El Palmar Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ( 920 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
2452 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, United States
+1 916-488-8320
El Palmar Mexican Restaurant is a delightful culinary treasure located at 2452 Mission Ave, Carmichael, CA. This vibrant eatery excels in crafting authentic Mexican flavors, with a menu featuring beloved dishes like enchiladas with rich mole sauce, mouthwatering tamales, and flavorful burritos. Customers rave about the attentive service, where staff deftly balance warmth and efficiency, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels almost familial. Reviewers like Elizabeth Watson describe the ambiance as lively and colorful, filled with festive decorations that transport diners to a little piece of Mexico. Other patrons, such as Steve Hoover, highlight the impeccable timing of service even during busy hours, demonstrating a remarkable choreography that ensures everyone feels cared for. The commitment to quality is evident in every detail, from the freshly prepared chips and salsa that are refilled promptly to generous portion sizes that leave diners satisfied. Long-time guests like Nicole appreciate the consistent excellence, citing El Palmar as their beloved go-to for Mexican cuisine for over a decade. Every meal here promises not just a feast of flavors but also a joyful communal experience. With superb food, a gracious atmosphere, and dedicated staff, El Palmar Mexican Restaurant truly stands out as an essential dining destination.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Palmar Mexican Restaurant

Elizabeth Watson
May 30,2025
What an incredible find! The service was top-notch—our server was attentive without being overbearing, and she made excellent suggestions. The food was fantastic, with each dish full of authentic flavors. I particularly enjoyed the enchiladas with mole sauce—rich and delicious! The ambiance was lively and colorful, with festive decorations and an overall warm, inviting vibe. It felt like a little piece of Mexico right here in the city. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an unforgettable meal!
Steve Hoover
May 23,2025
Nine of us spontaneously decided to have dinner; the staff of El Palmar was gracious, warm, and efficient. They helped create a fabulous experience for our family gathering. The food is always delicious and well prepared and presented. A happy experience all around. Despite being a busy time of the evening, our wait was only a few minutes as they prepared a place for us. Such nice people!! We revisited this happy place last evening, only with eleven people this time. The food remains authentic and excellent and is a solid delicious experience for guests. But, the service is even more stellar...just amazing choreography of perfect service delivering meals at the precise moment required...just amazing. The ambiance is one of sincere and genuine graciousness and kindness...it is an echo of times long past in most restaurants when a "family" welcoming was the norm for many restaurants. Superbly prepared meals, stellar service, and an atmosphere of welcoming "embrace" make El Palmar our "go to" place for Mexican Cuisine. A delightful place and marvelous people.
Jessica Paulin
May 17,2025
The Best! Fantastic food, service, menu, and prices! We've lived in the area for 2 years and have tried them all, but man, I wish we found this place sooner! Your glass is never empty. The chips and salsa are refilled before before you have time to finish the basket. The whole staff works together to make sure every table is taken care of the whole meal. We are very impressed and will be back very soon. Thank you all for a wonderful dining experience. Highly Recommend!
Nicole
May 12,2025
El Palmar has been our go-to Mexican restaurant for over a decade. My husband and I have been coming here almost every Friday night since 2013, and his parents have been loyal regulars since the early 2000s - it’s truly a family favorite. The food is consistently delicious, the service is warm and friendly, and it just has that comfortable, welcoming vibe that keeps us coming back. Whether we’re grabbing takeout or sitting down for a family meal, it always hits the spot. Don’t skip the chicken flautas, fajitas, or the margaritas (I personally love the jalapeno one!). The chips and salsa are always fresh, and the portions are generous. El Palmar is a true gem, and we’re so thankful to have it in our lives all these years later!!
Tiffany J
May 9,2025
Yum! I love El Palmar so much! I love your chic little decor, I love your awesome employees, and I love your food so much! You've got the best chips I can ever remember eating! Thank you!!!
Walter P Hopkins
Apr 5,2025
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican food in the very nice atmosphere El Palmar Mexican restaurant in Carmichael on Mission Avenue is the place you need to go. The food is excellent. Our favorite is the chorizo and eggs. The service is superb. We highly recommend El Palmar Mexican restaurant.
Lead Horse
Mar 27,2025
Friends told me to check this place out.. Great service, tasty mexican food. Clean and great for family neighborhood meals!
Mathew Bowser
Feb 18,2025
I have been to this restaurant more times than I can count. The restaurant is clean neat with super comfortable booths. The wait staff is phenomenal, nothing falls through their fingers. Now to the food one word describes it, unforgettable. I am not just talking about one item, I am talking them all of them and I haven’t even gotten the chips and salsa yet. Just sitting here writing this is making my stomach rumble and mouth water. I don’t usually recommend an entree but you have to try the Basil Chicken, oh my! Now to the chips, I can’t get enough of them even when I can’t move. If you live in the neighborhood and haven’t gone, what are you waiting for? Definitely missing out. Stop in you will fall in love too.

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