Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 5:30 AM
| Monday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Corpus Christi: 8:18 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (361) 887-9105 to confirm.
Location & directions
3429 Leopard StCorpus Christi, TX 78408
About El Palenque Restaurant
Located at 3429 Leopard St in Corpus Christi, Texas, El Palenque Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant. It's part of our guide to 261 restaurants, cafes and bars in Corpus Christi. It sits in the budget-friendly price range ($1–10 per person).
El Palenque Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 5:30 AM most days.
El Palenque Restaurant's menu features 40 dishes and drinks across 6 sections, including Salads, Side Orders, Drinks, Appetizers, and Lunch. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $50.00, with a typical item around $5.00. Dishes worth a look include Chicken Taco Salad, Rice, and Bottle Water.
Available service options are takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (361) 887-9105 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3429 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
- Phone
- (361) 887-9105
- Price range
- $1–10 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 40 items · $0.50–$50.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Palenque Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 15 other Mexican restaurants in Corpus Christi. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:30 AM, earlier than 73% of them (the typical opening time is 6:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 44 hours a week, 68 hours fewer than the local median of 112. 93% of Mexican restaurants in Corpus Christi open on Sundays; El Palenque Restaurant does not.
Compared with 15 other Mexican restaurants in Corpus Christi that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Texas
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
At El Palenque Restaurant the median listed price is $5.00, lower than the typical $9.95 for Mexican restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 35% | $6.99 |
| Coffee | 31% | $2.99 |
| Menudo | 29% | $12.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 27% | $12.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $9.50 |
| Taco Salad | 25% | $11.97 |
| Carne Asada | 22% | $16.88 |
| Flautas | 22% | $11.99 |
Calculated from 467 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Palenque Restaurant there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), Pizza (1), and Chicken & Wings (1).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 5 within three miles. The closest is Lila's Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsChurch's Chicken< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza Hut0.2 mi
- SeafoodBoat 'N Net Drive Inns0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.7 mi
- BarbecueMesquite House BBQ1.3 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Palenque Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is El Palenque Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, El Palenque Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is El Palenque Restaurant located?
El Palenque Restaurant is located at 3429 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408.
What is the phone number of El Palenque Restaurant?
You can call El Palenque Restaurant at (361) 887-9105.
Does El Palenque Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Palenque Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at El Palenque Restaurant?
The typical price range at El Palenque Restaurant is $1–10 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $50.00.
Does El Palenque Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, El Palenque Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is El Palenque Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Palenque Restaurant open late?
No, El Palenque Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Palenque Restaurant?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Palenque Restaurant. Nearby options include Church's Chicken (< 0.1 mi), Pizza Hut (0.2 mi), and Boat 'N Net Drive Inns (0.3 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Palenque Restaurant?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Lila's Mexican Restaurant, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 467 menus with 33,014 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $9.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.58 and $14.39.
