Palmilla Cocina y Tequila
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila is a Newport Beach, CA taco spot in the Balboa Peninsula area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.3★ rating across 423 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Palmilla Cocina y Tequila serve?+
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Palmilla Cocina y Tequila located?+
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila is at 3110 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA, in the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood of Newport Beach, California.
Is Palmilla Cocina y Tequila good?+
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila has a 4.3★ average across 423 Google reviews — highly rated by Newport Beach taco standards.
How expensive is Palmilla Cocina y Tequila?+
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Newport Beach taquería.
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