Step inside this Columbia Pike establishment, and you’re immediately greeted by noise and lots of it. From the music to the laughter from groups packed into countless booths, the atmosphere draws you in, and that’s before you even smell the food. Specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine, El Gran Palenque is the place to go for all your favorites: chile rellenos, tacos, burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas. Hungry for more? They also offer hearty seafood and meat dishes with a full bar where the margaritas and cervezas are always flowing.

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