The service was warm, friendly and balanced "everything ok here?" with leaving me to enjoy my lunch, the sunshine and my book. The food was absolutely fabulous! All gluten free and lots of vegetarian choices! Their little outdoor eating area walled off by greenery was a great experience on a sunny day. Already went back, going back.... again and again! See you there. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a pretty restaurant, we came here before we went to a party. Tried the Ajiaco soup and the Picada; the meals were good, the steak though should've been "medium" and not well-done, other than that it was good. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Ajiaco - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Palenque was stationed at Bryant Park Winter Village , outdoors where all the vendors are and that's where I came across them. They had the biggest sign that said Gluten Free!! It's like they were yelling at me from afar!! Plus You don't need to tell Me arepas and Empanadas!! I'll run right away!! The empanadas were not greasy and the ingredients were very healthy! Made out of flax, quinoa, chia seeds, brown rice ! The inside was very delicious! Very tasty!! They had beef, chicken and a vegetarian option I think! And they are minis( 3x$10). The arepa- excellent! I wanted to get the burger but I think it would of been too much for me! But I'd love to try it next time! Staff was great and food comes out fast! It's worth the wait! Line gets long . read more

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I discovered Palenque Empanadas & Arepas at Bryant Park's Winter Village, and wow--what an incredible first experience! I ordered the 3-empanada combo for $15 and chose the braised angus beef & potatoes, chicken & potatoes, and cheese. The chicken was my favorite, followed by the cheese, then the beef. I'm used to ground beef in empanadas, so the pulled beef filling was new to me. It was still good--just not quite as irresistible as the other two. The real star, though, was the empanada dough. Their house-signature multi-grain masa dough (a mix of organic brown rice, quinoa, flax, sesame, and chia seeds) is unlike anything I've ever had. Crispy, flavorful, and totally unique--absolutely AMAZING. Paired with their homemade aji sauce and chipotle mayo, these empanadas were next-level. I also tried the Arepa Cheeseburger for $15--grilled corn arepa, angus beef, mozzarella, chipotle mayo, and cilantro mayo--and it was FANTASTIC. The sweet corn arepa cake made a surprisingly perfect (and deliciously different) bun for the juicy, well-seasoned burger. I'd never had an arepa before visiting Palenque, and now I'm officially obsessed. I'll be looking for more arepas locally because... wow. Arepas are SO GOOD. The staff were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the prices were exactly what you'd expect at a community festival in Manhattan. My total was $39.19 including tip, and I left very happy with my lunch. I also heard they have a brick-and-mortar location in Brooklyn, which instantly went on my list. It might just be worth planning an adventure to check it out--because if their restaurant food is anything like what I had at Winterfest, it's bound to be incredible. If you see Palenque pop up at a festival or event--or if you're close enough to visit their Brooklyn spot--go. Their empanadas and arepas are truly something special. read more

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This place was recommended from an aunt of mine, came by for brunch. It was very slow, no guest in house, but the server was very nice. The decor is pretty, and all was nice and clean. Looks like there is a stage in the back, and they play live music sometimes. Ordered some apps, and then the chicken and rice. It was pretty good, the star of the show was the cheese arepa - delicious. Also had a guava margarita, fire! read more

Me and my friends choose to come here after getting paid today, and we did initially have good expectations. As I have been here last year and it was amazing. The wait times were long, as although yes it took us 20 minutes to decide what we wanted, it took nearly 20 minutes for us to receive our drinks. (A manzana soda, mango fruit juice, initially a ginger shot only to be told when our drinks arrive that theyre out) Our food later arrived an Hour and a half after we initially ordered. - Arepa Toro - Arepa de Queso - Pandebono Sunday - Flan de Carmelo y Coco And respectfully the food wasn't worth the wait, The meat on the Arepa Toro was extremely tough an chewy, the arepa itself was soggy, along with being overall lukewarm in tempature. (aluding to the fact it was most likely left out to sit for a while.) Also the cheese wasn't even melted The Arepa de Queso was good, barely warm in temp though The flan was missing the chocolate drizzle along with the caramel drizzle. The pandebono sunday, waffle was cold, denee, hard to cut. Missing a WHOLE scoop of ice cream along with the caramel drizzle. Along with the triangle shaped topping. Our server forgot to give us our cutlery, when she did (bless her heart) she gave one of our party two spoons, whilst the rest got fork and knives. Though they did play live music which was chill I suppose.Props to the musicians read more

When I arrived back at my dismal, depressing Manhattan apartment in the middle of a frigid spring wet spell - after spending a weekend in paradise at the Rosario islands - I was craving Colombian. And honestly I wanted this place to work out All I wanted was to down aguila after aguila with some coconut rice and fresh arepas Unfortunately here, they'll keep you waiting, to make matters worse, they'll keep you waiting awhile I've never been to a place where I've been purposely ignored while trying to drop some serious cash on the things I adore. I'm serious, I made awkward eye contact at least 20 times before getting another round of my new found favorite cervesa. The food is also awful. The arepas are made with quinoa and are about as hard as hockey pucks. The spicy chicken had absolutely no spice in despite the picante promise. I will say though, I would give this place 5 stars if they got rid of the food and tables and just turned this into a Colombian centric nightclub given their amazing setup and lighting system. read more

Pay Vanessa more $$$! The food and drinks here are great, but Vanessa basically runs this entire business. She is so friendly and sweet, even though she has to run around like crazy serving everyone at a high level. Her mezcalitas and coffee drinks are amazing! I might come back here every day just because of her. read more

I'm not sure this counts because I ordered their food at a stall at the christmas market at bryant park but their beef & potatoes empanadas are the best colombian food that I've tried, both in the states and in Colombia. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Empanada Braised Angus beef & potatoes (4 stars) - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When passing by the plentiful Colombian restaurants along Bergenline Avenue, perhaps the most frequently advertised dish I've seen is bandeja paisa. Given how meat-centered it is traditionally, I never gave those ads much attention until I decided on a whim to swap out a planned mushroom arepa for a vegan version of the traditional dish at a recent dinner, here at Palenque right in East Williamsburg. Bandeja paisa is a generous Colombian thali of sorts - I suspect the version at Palenque includes far more in terms of greens than is traditional, but otherwise features some of the typical staples like plantains and rice topped with a sunny side up egg. They replace meat with a delicious stewed jackfruit served with a mild tomato chutney called hogao, which for me was the star of the show. Definitely a dinner for a day when you've worked up a significant appetite. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Vegan Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We tried Palenque's empanadas at their Bryant Park Christmas market location. I was shocked to find some gluten free empanadas with different masa. The masa wasn't the best I've ever tried as I prefer normal empanadas but they were very rich. The options were amazing and the meat was very tasty. I really liked the salsa options too and chose a green salsa. The Bryant Park location was very cool for the Christmas market. The service was very fast and the workers helped us choose empanadas and a salsa to go with our food. It was slightly hard to find a place to sit but that's not on Palenque. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my girl and had a great time. We got the burger, empanadas pork belly plantain and the queso guava. Ajiaco soup was bomb. The rice was so tasty. Our server Nicholas was amazing. So sweet and attentive. We'll be back for more soon. read more

While there was an abundance of food options at Bryant Park Winter Village, what caught my eye was the yuca fries from Palenque BBQ. I've eaten plain yuca fries before, but Palenque's yuca fries took it to a whole new level with a rainbow of toppings. Sharing these fries among four people was the right move. Our serving included about eight thick fries, served piping hot, and smothered in creamy and spicy red and green sauces. Topped with cotija cheese, the fries nearly made a complete meal. Served in a flimsy cardboard box with wooden toothpicks, the yuca fries were difficult to eat, especially because they were so thick (and some were a bit tough). Fortunately, we had grabbed plenty of napkins and inhaled the fries right on the spot. I'm definitely glad I gave the fries a try! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Yuca fries - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I tried two of their empanadas. For $6.50 each, they were quite small. The empanada shells tasted like they were made with whole grain flour. Different from the norm and it gave them an earthy texture. They were also made with avocado oil, which was noticeable. The portobello mushroom empanada was tasty. The mushrooms were very tender. The smoky dipping sauce that came with it was super flavorful. I also tried the guava and cheese. It was sweet with a nice balance of both ingredients. This restaurant is located in the front room of Gaia NoMaya, which is a community and event space with lots of activities like yoga, meditation, and dance. The decor is lovely with tons of plants, dried flowers, bright colors, raw edged wooden tables, and fabric couches. The empanadas weren't bad. Definitely unique taste and texture, but felt a tad overpriced. read more

Delicious freshly prepared authentic Colombia food and drinks. Service was outstanding. She was super friendly and patient. Beautiful decor full of nature and plants. Such a relaxing place to grab a drink and small bites. Extremely clean read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We stopped by and saw an arepa spot. They had just opened up. The lady that was there was so nice and she spoke spanish as well. She told us that since we got there early the yuca fries had to defrost so we just got an arepa instead. We also got a guava paste which was delicious. The food came out pretty fast and the service was great read more

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I love this restaurant. The food is amazing, unique and so filling. I always get the chicken arepa (on a corn arepa) and it's incredible. Next time, I want to try the shrimp arepa. Really good cilantro sauce. I also got a passion fruit juice which was super good. One of the only good restaurants in the neighborhood that's open on Mondays. The service is great. Fantastic ambiance. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Gallo Arepa - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Beautiful Columbian restaurant in Williamsburg. I go here often when my child is at their music lesson nearby. They make the best chicken empanadas I have ever eaten. I love their cocktails, too. Also, the staff is very sweet. read more

The dishes here reach heights that make dining meaningful. My time there was absolutely perfect! The staff show remarkable people skills. My culinary journey includes trying their entire selection. This spot delivers undeniable care. read more

Delicious authentic Colombian food! Also love the decor and natural lighting. Shared the soup and plate with one other and it was more than enough. Juices were great as well :) read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Palenque Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I didn't go to the actual restaurant I was at the beach and they had a small table set up. They workers were really nice. I really enjoyed their beef empanada the 5 grain dough gave it a unique and interesting flavor and texture. I also got their agua de panela (sugar cane lemonade and ginger) it tasted good but too just really regular I could buy and Arizona that tastes the same way. read more

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Stopped by as I was walking past Palenque because I couldn't resist my craving for arepas and yuca fries. Really enjoyed the flavors of the vegan chorizo and salsas of the arepa, and the yuca fries were well done (though I wish I asked for extra sauce because that was very tasty). Would definitely return to try more items off the menu. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Vegan arepa - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came here two nights in a row because I forgot my credit card the first night. The bartender Bella was so nice and attentive, and she luckily kept my credit card in a safe place until I arrived back again. Thank you, Bella! The first night I had the AGUA DE PANELA HECHIZADA with mezcal to drink after Bella recommended it. It was well balanced, not too sweet, and super drinkable (perhaps why I forgot my credit card). I also had an AREPA DE CHOCLO which is a hearty and tasty appetizer. The second night I had the Gallo Arepa (pictured) which was also quite good. The chicken, cheese, sauce, and arugula (I think that was the lettuce type) were fresh and delicious on top of the arepa. Tip: If you plan to dine here, call ahead to make sure they aren't having a silent event that night which requires it to be quiet in the restaurant. My first night there we were told we taking too loud because of the quiet sound bath event in the back room. read more

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Honestly, this was probably one of the most unique things I've tasted! I stopped by their kiosk at the Union Square Holiday Market looking for a quick bite. Ordered the turkey hot dog with everything on top (cilantro sauce, columbian cheese, fried potato sticks, spicy mayo, sweet sauce and scallions). Servers could not be sweeter and I got my order relatively quickly. I cannot speak for the authenticity of the food but it was literally not like anything I've ever tasted before! It's just such a unique combination of ingredients that work well together even if you don't think it will (at first). I ended up scraping up the last bits of potato that fell off in an attempt to savor before I was off again! Overall, would visit this place again to try its other offerings. Especially the union square market version. Seems like they made a few special menu items for the market itself! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

bandeja paisa, the juices and caldo de costilla were all amazing! It all came quickly and the service was great

This place is such an asset to the neighborhood! Delicious food, nice cocktail menu, excellent service and it's so nice that they have vegan options! Cute for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, the ambiance is incredibly inviting as are the portions. A def can't miss spot, can't wait to come back! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Veggie Artisanal Organic Bandeja Paisa - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We are from their stand at Bryant Park Winter Village- had beef and chicken empanadas, a cheese arrepo and yucca fries. The fries were absolutely awesome- so good. And everything at their stand is gluten free! read more

Nasty food! As a Colombian this was a huge disappointment. Beef empanada was disgusting - the beef was mashed into the same consistency as the potato. The empanada dough was made of grains and bland. The yuca was rock hard and not ripe. Food was thrown away after half a bite and money wasted...I will never come here again. Que asquerosidad! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Beef Empanada Beef - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Waited 50 minutes just to get my order taken with only four tables in the restaurant occupied. 20% service charge added automatically to the bill even though it's listed no where on the menu even though the 3.5% credit card fee is listed. Food was also disappointing. read more

This is the worst and most dry Arepa I've ever had in my life, it was a beef, patty, burger, Arepa, and he didn't wanna give me no extra green sauce, I ended up throwing it away, and just eating the meat part which had absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. Definitely a thumbs down! I know about Venezuelan and Colombian food because I am married into that culture. Don't waste your money. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Arepas and empanadas - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came on a beautiful Thursday night. There was just one server working all the tables and she was working really hard and so friendly and gracious. Food was very good and we loved the juices too. The arepa appetizer (just corn arepa and mozzarella) reminded me of the fresh ones I use to get in Miami during my childhood and plantains were cooked just right. Outdoor seating is very nice and they are dog friendly. Thanks for a lovely evening out! read more

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I really wish I could give Palenque a 5 star review - the food itself was amazing and the servers were nice. BUT it took over an hour for my single entree to come out on a to go order after the dinner rush when there were only a few tables full in the restaurant. Although the servers were apologetic, it's really unacceptable to allow someone to wait that long on a tiny order. As someone who has worked in hospitality, I would expect to have been at least offered some sort of drink on the house or something to make the wait more bearable. Most likely they are understaffed and hopefully this will be solved soon! I got the Chicken Arepa and was blown out of the water by the sauces and flavor combination. It was EPICLY good! Seriously would not hesitate to come back if it weren't for the long wait. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Chicken Arepa (whole wheat) - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered a bunch of food from here for takeout one night and was extremely satisfied. I tried their tamal, guava and cheese empanada, and their bandeja paisa. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the tamal but if you want to order that, you will have to wait an hour for it. I loved the guava and cheese empanada but I think it could use a tad bit more guava inside. This place has a bunch of different colombian dishes and I definitely want to give the rest on the menu a shot, especially their arepas! read more

I highly recommend this place!! I am Colombian and recently moved to the neighborhood. I had an arepa de huevo to go and it didn't take me two bites to come back for a full meal. The food is amazing, the service is unique, energetic, and kind. These girls are killing it! Either if you are Colombian or not this is a must try. (I bet you won't regret it, neither will you body because it is healthier) I had the following: 1. Arepa de Huevo 2. Arepa de Choclo 3. Ajiaco 4. Bandeja Paisa (Angus Beef and sunny side up egg on top) 5. Patacones with Cheese and Hogao 6. Pineapple, Mango, and Orange juices read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had the shrimp on corn arepa and the shrimp and toppings were excellent but the arepa was hard and dry and difficult to cut with the butter knife provided. Guava juice was slightly watery but still good. I would come back but maybe get a different type of arepa. read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Shrimp on corn arepa with fresh guava juice - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am not a Colombian, but I am an empanada connoisseur..... the $7 chicken empanada from Palenque is the worst I've ever tasted. For $7, I was expecting something larger first of all. The crust was rock hard and dry and had flax seeds in it. Who puts flax seeds in empanada crust?? Next of all, there was more mashed potato than there was chicken in the filling. And they didn't even include a sauce which would have helped combat the dryness! I also ordered the lentil soup, which was flavorless. Guess I won't be ordering from here again. You win some and you lose some .... read more

Very authentic Colombian food. The staff is amazing, very kind and warm. The empanadas with cheese and guava sweet are a must!!! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Live music Sundays - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I want to like it so much because I personally love love Colombian arepas, but it was almost the only thing I loved here, plus the cilantro sauce. The empanadas were ok, and the meats were a bit bland and dry. The deserts also didn't hit the spot (flan was too hard and the wafers were overly dressed in jam and chocolate sauce). Our waitress was sweet but not sweet enough to convert the experience to a 4 star. read more

We first found Palenque at the Union Square Holiday Market, where I tried the Colombian (beef) hot dog with all the toppings. It was a little heavy on the scallions but I LOVED the pineapple and potato strings. Brought me right back to late night perros in Miami (drool). When I found out they have a brick and mortar in Williamsburg, I knew I had to check it out. We arrived as they were opening for lunch on a weekday and they needed a few minutes to get ready for food service, so we got espresso while we waited (Devoción coffee, of course). They do not offer the hot dogs in the restaurant, so I ordered the arepa burger. It was super delicious, so flavorful! The arepas are much more filling than a traditional bun, but it soaks up the juices perfectly. Service was super friendly and accommodating. I hope they stay safe and well because this is truly a unique and much-needed Colombian spot! read more

Palenque Colombian Food - Arepa Burger with yuca fries - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Server was out for a while, she came back and said she was "throwing up" so we decided to leave because it felt unsafe. She was upset and mumble in Spanish "hope you don't come back" Lol read more