El Gran Palenque Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to El Gran Palenque, a vibrant destination for authentic Mexican cuisine nestled in Falls Church, VA. This restaurant captures the essence of Tex-Mex from the Lower Rio Grande Valley, offering a menu celebrated for its bold flavors and hearty portions. Diners rave about their freshly made margaritas and savory dishes, including mouthwatering pork and beef tacos that rival any in the DC area.
El Gran Palenque also provides a delightful experience with its BOTANA PLATTERS, perfect for sharing among friends and family. The atmosphere is lively, making it ideal for groups, while the friendly staff adds to the warm environment. Highlights include delicious fajitas and refreshing ceviche, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. With convenient takeout and delivery options, as well as outdoor seating, you can relish these culinary gems any way you prefer. Whether you're in for a festive evening filled with mariachi music or a casual meal, El Gran Palenque is your go-to spot for flavorful Mexican fare.
Mariscos / Seafood
Langosta Rellena / Stuffed Lobster
Pescado Frito / Red Snapper
Preparado con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortillas frescas. / Prepared with rice, beans, salad and fresh tortillas.
Arroz Con Mariscos / Seafood Mixed With Rice
Camarones Al Gusto / Shrimp To Taste
Al ajillo, entomatados, crema, a la parrilla, empanizados. / Garlic, breaded, deviled or grilled shrimp.
Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia
Preparado con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Prepared with rice, beans and salad.
Jalea Mixta / Mixed Jalea
Mariscos mixtos fritos. / Fried mixed seafood.
Huevos Rancheros
Desayuno Campesino / Country Breakfast
Desayuno típico con huevos revueltos, frijoles, crema y plátanos fritos. / A typical breakfast of scrambled eggs served with fried beans, sour cream and fried plantains.
Desayuno Mañanero / Mañanero Breakfast
Desayuno típico con huevos estrellados, frijoles, crema y plátanos fritos. / A typical breakfast of smashed eggs served with fried beans, sour cream and fried plantains.
Chilaquiles Mexicanos / Mexican Chilaquiles
Verdes o rojos. / Green or red.
Desayunos / Breakfast
Aguas Naturales / Natural Drinks
Agua De Marañón / Cashew
Té / Tea
Agua De Tamarindo / Tamarind
Agua De Horchata / Rice Drink
Licuado / Smoothie
Fresa, chocolate, plátano o mixto. / Strawberry, chocolate, banana and mixed
Café / Coffee
Jugo / Juice
Naranja, zanahoria, manzana, arándano. / Orange, carrot, apple, cranberry.
Pastel Tres Leches / Tres Leches Cake
Arroz De Leche / Rice Pudding
Empanadas De Plátano / Plantain Empanadas
Churros
Flan
Atol De Elote / Corn Atol
Postres / Desserts
Sándwiches y Tortas / Sandwiches & Tortas
Mi Pueblo Torta
Sándwich De Bistec Con Queso / Cheesesteak Sandwich
Bistec Asado, Pollo, Cerdo O Milanesa De Res / Grilled Steak, Chicken, Pork Or Beef Milanesa
Preparada con lechuga, aguacate y frijoles. / Prepared with lettuce, tomato, avocado and beans.
Flautas De Pollo / Fried Chicken Tacos
Tacos de pollo fritos servidos con ensalada, queso y crema. / Fried chicken tacos served with salad, cheese and cream.
Calamares Fritos / Fried Calamari
Frescos calamares fritos servidos con aderezo de queso azul o ranch. / Fried calamari served with blue cheese or ranch.
Guacamole Chips
Guacamole fresco con pico de gallo y chips de tortilla. / Freshly made guacamole with pico de gallo and tortilla chips.
Alitas Búfalo / Buffalo Wings
Alitas de pollo fritas servidas con aderezo de queso azul y ranch. / Served with blue cheese and, or ranch dressing.
Ceviche De Mariscos / Seafood Cocktail
Cóctel De Camarones / Shrimp Cocktail
Tostadas De Camarón / Shrimp Tostadas
Entradas / Appetizers
Tacos Mexicanos / Mexican Tacos
Tacos De Barbacoa De Res / Beef Barbecue Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos De Pollo A La Parrilla / Grilled Chicken
Tacos De Chorizo / Sausage Tacos
Tacos De Camarones / Shrimp Tacos
Tacos De Carne Asada / Steak Tacos
Tacos De Lengua De Res / Beef Tongue Tacos
Tacos De Carnitas / Pork Tacos
Quesadilla Tex-Mex
Tortilla de harina con res o pollo a la parrilla, servido con arroz, frijoles, queso, crema, guacamole, lechuga, pico de gallo. / Flour tortilla with grilled beef or chicken, served with rice, beans, cheese, cream, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo.
Burrito A La Plancha / Grilled Burrito
Burrito de res, pollo, camarón o vegetales. Servido con arroz, frijoles, crema y guacamole. / Beef, chicken, shrimp or vegetables burrito. Served with rice, beans, cream and guacamole.
Quesadilla Tex-Mex Con Camarones / Tex-Mex Quesadilla With Shrimp
Tortilla de harina con camarones y queso. Servido con arroz, frijoles, crema y guacamole. / Flour tortilla, shrimp and cheese. Served with rice, beans, cream and guacamole.
Burrito Tex-Mex
Carne de res o pollo a la parrilla con salsa especial de la casa servida con arroz y frijoles. / Grilled beef or chicken with special house sauce served with rice and beans.
Quesadillas y Burritos / Quesadillas & Burritos
Ensaladas / Salads
Ensalada Verde Con Pollo O Carne / Green Salad With Chicken Or Meat
Ensalada verde mixta con pollo o res, aguacate. Aderezo con: César, ranch o queso azul. / Mixed green salad with chicken or meat, avocado. Dressing with: Caesar, ranch or blue cheese.
Ensalada De Taco Mi Pueblo / Mi Pueblo Taco Salad
Pollo, aguacate, verduras mixtas y queso. / Chicken, avocado, mixed green and mixed cheese.
Picadera Mixta / Mixed Picadera
Parrillada Familiar / Family Barbecue
Costillas de res, chorizo mexicano, pechuga de pollo, costillas de cerdo a la barbacoa, suadero y tripa de res. / Beef ribs, Mexican chorizo, chicken breast, barbecue pork ribs, brisket, and beef tripe.
Molcajete Familiar / Family Molcajete
Plato Mixto Tres Amigos / Tres Amigos Mixed Plate
Res, pechuga de pollo y camarones a la parrilla. Servido con arroz, frijoles, guacamole y tortillas. / Grilled beef, chicken breast and shrimp. Served with rice, beans, guacamole and tortillas.
Molcajete De Mariscos Familiar / Family Seafood Molcajete
Chuletas De Puerco A La Parrilla / Grilled Pork Chops
Servido con arroz, papas fritas y ensalada verde con guacamole. / Served with rice, French fries, and green salad with guacamole.
Molcajete Mexicano / Mexican Molcajete
Res a la parrilla, pollo, camarón, chorizo mexicano, salsa, paletas de nopal y chiles jalapeños. Servido con tortillas, aguacate y queso. / Grilled beef, chicken, shrimp, Mexican chorizo, salsa, cactus paddles and jalapeño peppers. Served with tortillas, avocado and cheese.
Molcajete De Mariscos / Seafood Molcajete
Mariscos mixtos entomatados o al ajillo servidos con aguacate, queso y tortillas calientes. / Mixed seafood cooked with garlic, served with avocado, cheese and tortillas.
Carne Asada / Grilled Steak
Servido con arroz, frijoles, ensalada y tortillas frescas. / Served with rice, beans, salad and freshly made tortillas.
Costillas De Res A La Parrilla / Grilled Beef Strips
Servido con arroz, papas fritas, ensalada verde con guacamole. / Served with rice, French fries, green salad with guacamole.
Fajita Mixta / Mixed Fajita
Res, pollo y camarón, cebolla, tomate, pimiento verde y queso. Servido con arroz, frijoles, guacamole, crema y tortillas. Pida solo pollo o res. / Beef, chicken and shrimp, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, cheese. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, cream and tortillas. Ask for only chicken or beef.
Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken
Medio pollo a la parrilla servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Half grilled chicken served with rice, salad and French fries.
Carne De Puerco Al Pastor / Spicy Grilled Pork
Carne de puerco enchilada cocinada a la plancha. Servida con arroz, frijoles y guacamole. / Served with rice, beans, guacamole and freshly made tortillas.
El Platón Caliente
Chuleta de res a la parrilla, chorizo mexicano, plátanos fritos, 3 huevos fritos, servido con arroz, frijoles y tortillas. / Grilled beef cutlet, Mexican chorizo, fried plantains, 3 fried eggs, served with rice, beans and tortillas.
Churrasco Chapín / Chapín Skirt Steak
Carne de res a la parrilla, servida con arroz, papas fritas, ensalada verde con guacamole. / Grilled beef, served with rice, French fries, green salad with guacamole.
Lomo Montado A La Parrilla / Grilled Tenderloin
Lomo de res a la parrilla estilo mexicano, servido con 2 huevos fritos, arroz, papas fritas, ensalada verde y aguacate. / Mexican style grilled beef tenderloin, served with 2 fried eggs, rice, French fries, green salad and avocado.