Palo Santo – Mexican
Sunlight dances across a space filled with the earthy, aromatic warmth of its namesake, setting the stage for a soulful brunch that bridges vibrant Latin traditions with contemporary comfort. The air hums with the sizzle of grass-fed steak and the comforting scent of toasted masa, as plates of spice-kissed chilaquiles, savory stuffed pupusas, and golden plantains arrive in a colorful procession of bold flavors. It is a culinary sanctuary where rustic ingredients are elevated into artful dishes, inviting guests to linger over a spirited meal that nourishes both the palate and the spirit.
652 Union Street, New York, New York 11215 https://palosantorestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, gluten-free, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, volumetrics, low-fodmap, carnivore, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the appetizing main courses and pleasant environment, frequently noting it as a standout choice for professional gatherings and group meals. Reviewers highlight the polite and attentive service staff who provide a seamless experience through regular check-ins and a welcoming demeanor. Praised for its consistently high-quality dining and inviting atmosphere, the space offers a refined yet comfortable setting that leaves diners feeling well-cared for.
Menu
- French Toast: pineapple, coconut, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Chilaquiles: corn chips, fried egg, cotija, braised chicken, mole verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bean & Cheese Pupusas: guacamole, hot slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Farmer’s Egg Sandwich: bacon, cheddar, aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Bañados: poached eggs, chile hollandaise, grilled bread, beans, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Squash Quesadilla: homemade tortilla, quesillo, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Stuffed Plantain: braised beef, quesillo, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Grass-Fed Skirt Steak & Eggs: chimichurri, potato hash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Omelette of the Day Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fish & Grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Fish Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chileatole: sweet corn, epazote, tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Zucchini Salad: squash blossom, grilled corn, tomatoes, basil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Watermelon Salad: queso fresco, balsamic, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Hearts of Palm: avocado, mango, pistachio, pea shoots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Ceviche: sweet potato, boiled hominy, cilantro, toasted corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mushroom Quesadilla: mushrooms, quesillo, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Anticuchos: pork livers & hearts, chile aioli, chili paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Grilled Calamari Salad: fennel, kalamata olives, purple potatoes, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Roasted Cauliflower: fish sauce, peanut, chile, scallions, bacon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Coconut Plantain Stew: green market bok choy, green coconut, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Pan Roasted Bluefish: plantain, hot slaw, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Whole Grilled Black Sea Bass: green beans, kalamata olives, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Seafood Picante: mussels, shrimp, clams, chile paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Duck in Mole Poblano: braised leg, duck breast, black bean, sope, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Slow Cooked Pork: adobo, grilled pineapple, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Grass-Fed Skirt Steak: chimichurri, yucca, grilled onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox, Candida
- Shrimp Mofongo: green plantain, sofrito picante, mojo criollo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Seared Scallops: butternut squash puree, pinenut pesto, mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Barbacoa Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Squash & Kale Tacos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Lobster Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Two Free-Range Eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Green Salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Sweet Plantain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Rice & Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cheese Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Potato Hash Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cactus Pear Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding: whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Coconut Tres Leches: pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Panna Cotta: citrus slices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Flourless Almond Orange Cake: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Drip Coffee
- Tea
- Orange Juice
- Agua Fresca
- Michelada: beer, lime juice, salt, fermented chile paste
- Salsa Picante (5oz Bottle) - $15: pickled scotch bonnet, fresh turmeric, mustard, fresh fruit
Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Santo
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Whole Grilled Black Sea Bass and Green Salad both accommodate keto and gluten-free diets simultaneously among other dietary restrictions.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Palo Santo is suitable for families, offering a pleasant environment and polite service frequently recommended for group meals and gatherings.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and gluten-free options include Chileatole and Ceviche, while Whole Grilled Black Sea Bass and Green Salad provide keto and low-carb choices.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Palo Santo has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests celebrating the appetizing main courses and pleasant environment.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, whole30, dairy-free, mediterranean, and heart-healthy options across various dishes.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Palo Santo has a website at https://palosantorestaurant.com/, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly Mexican dining experience with attentive service, high-quality main courses, and a welcoming atmosphere for groups.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews for Palo Santo do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the polite service and high-quality main courses.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests praise the appetizing main courses, polite service, and inviting atmosphere, making it a standout choice for professional and group gatherings.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Palo Santo is a budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offering a variety of affordable dishes in a refined yet comfortable setting.