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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Palo Santo
Dairy-Free at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado, Grass-Fed Skirt Steak and Tortillas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado, Grass-Fed Skirt Steak and Sweet Plantain. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado, Omelette of the Day and Tortillas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Calamari Salad, Lobster Tacos and Squash Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Anticuchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farmer’s Egg Sandwich, Watermelon Salad and Salsa Picante (5oz Bottle). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Palo Santo
Palo Santo in Brooklyn has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado, Tortillas and Zucchini Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Palo Santo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Duck in Mole Poblano | 21 g | 71.6 g |
| Chicken Chilaquiles | 43.8 g | 52 g |
| Watermelon Salad | 12.4 g | 36 g |
| Fish & Grits | 61.7 g | 34.7 g |
| Grilled Calamari Salad | 17.6 g | 30.2 g |
| Lobster Tacos | 2.8 g | 29.9 g |
| Farmer’s Egg Sandwich | 1.1 g | 20.9 g |
| Hearts of Palm | 7 g | 15.7 g |
| Roasted Cauliflower | 68.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Squash Quesadilla | 5.9 g | 15.4 g |
| Green Salad | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Cheese Grits | 5.7 g | 11.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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
Brunch Main Courses
Brunch items typically served as part of a prix fixe including a drink.
- French Toast: pineapple, coconut, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Chilaquiles: corn chips, fried egg, cotija, braised chicken, mole verde Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bean & Cheese Pupusas: guacamole, hot slaw Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Farmer’s Egg Sandwich: bacon, cheddar, aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Huevos Bañados: poached eggs, chile hollandaise, grilled bread, beans, avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Squash Quesadilla: homemade tortilla, quesillo, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Plantain: braised beef, quesillo, avocado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Grass-Fed Skirt Steak & Eggs: chimichurri, potato hash Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette of the Day Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fish & Grits Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Fish Tacos Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Chileatole: sweet corn, epazote, tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Salad: squash blossom, grilled corn, tomatoes, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Salad: queso fresco, balsamic, mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hearts of Palm: avocado, mango, pistachio, pea shoots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche: sweet potato, boiled hominy, cilantro, toasted corn Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Quesadilla: mushrooms, quesillo, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anticuchos: pork livers & hearts, chile aioli, chili paste Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Calamari Salad: fennel, kalamata olives, purple potatoes, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower: fish sauce, peanut, chile, scallions, bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Coconut Plantain Stew: green market bok choy, green coconut, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roasted Bluefish: plantain, hot slaw, salsa verde Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Grilled Black Sea Bass: green beans, kalamata olives, radish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Picante: mussels, shrimp, clams, chile paste Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck in Mole Poblano: braised leg, duck breast, black bean, sope, cotija Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Cooked Pork: adobo, grilled pineapple, tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass-Fed Skirt Steak: chimichurri, yucca, grilled onion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Mofongo: green plantain, sofrito picante, mojo criollo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Scallops: butternut squash puree, pinenut pesto, mushroom Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Barbacoa Tacos Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash & Kale Tacos Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Tacos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Two Free-Range Eggs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Potato Hash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cactus Pear Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Chocolate Pecan Bread Pudding: whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Coconut Tres Leches: pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Panna Cotta: citrus slices Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flourless Almond Orange Cake: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Drip Coffee
- Tea
- Orange Juice
- Agua Fresca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Michelada: beer, lime juice, salt, fermented chile paste
Retail
- Salsa Picante (5oz Bottle) - $15: pickled scotch bonnet, fresh turmeric, mustard, fresh fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
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.
- Is Palo Santo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Palo Santo has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado, Grass-Fed Skirt Steak and Tortillas.
- What can I eat at Palo Santo on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado, Grass-Fed Skirt Steak and Tortillas carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Palo Santo have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado and Tortillas.
- Is Palo Santo gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Palo Santo?
- Duck in Mole Poblano, at roughly 71.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
