Palo Alto Sol

Margaritas

The house margaritas are the reason many regulars come — balanced lime-to-tequila ratio, offered in classic or seasonal fruit variations, served on the rocks with a well-salted rim

Enchiladas

A menu cornerstone — red or green sauce, properly melted cheese, and fillings that hold together; the chicken verde version is the most consistently praised

Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork with good caramelization on the edges, served with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas — the version to order if you want a taste of the kitchen's strengths

Chile Relleno

Poblano stuffed with cheese and lightly battered — a reliable version of the classic that satisfies without reinventing anything

Chips and Salsa

Complimentary and notably better than the basket-of-chips baseline — fresh tortilla chips with a house salsa that has some actual heat