The Palace Mexican Restaurant & Saloon in Sault Ste. Marie

Everything was delicious!!

Amazing margaritas and delicious food

Great food and service.

Great local place that has been around for quite a bit. The food is good but the drinks are what I go for. Make sure to treat yourself to a carmal apple margarita

Great meal,great service

My dinner was good I had the regular tacos so I had two of them that was enough food for me plus the chips and the cheese but I thought the price was just a little bit too much for one taco.

Wonderful memory...hope to go again

A favorite after all these years

Good food.

Had chips and salsa with a few margaritas, the chips where warm and crunchy and the drinks where very good. Salsa was a bit bland but paired well enough.

Went on a 2nd date. Were still dating so went well there

Food was great. A few menu items I feel were a bit over priced but that s just my opinion. I would happily return.

Food was pretty tasteless service was good. 12.99 for maybe 6 small wings, the tacos were kinda of a joke tasteless. I wouldn t recommend it go elsewhere.

Very cool old bar/restaurant. We enjoyed a burrito and some potato skins. Really enjoyed the ambiance!

Wonderful staff and great food Dietary restrictions: Have a tomato allergy and they were wonderful about it Food : 5/5 |

Always a great place to visit when in the area.

Food was not good

Good place to go for drinks and a quick bite. My favourite drink is the spicy margaritas. The food is decent but it is not really authentic Mexican. It s more like an American interpretation of Mexican.

Really enjoyed the meal!

A restaurant that is praised for good Mexican food is a complete lie. I have never been so disgusted while eating sub-par Mexican food; Taco Bell on a bad day is better than this place on its best. The only time I can recommend the palace is on margarita Monday, where you can possibly stomach your velveeta & rotel appetizer *Fried flour chips*. Im still confused to this day how you can have german nachos at a Mexican restaurant. If this review wasnt enough to get you to not waste your money, watching the cringiest youtube video about their authentic Mexican food should solidify it for ya. Every time someone eats at the palace, Carlos Mencia tells another joke. If youre wondering what the relation of The Palace and Carlos Mencia is? Well, ill tell ya. Hes a comedian who changed his name from Ned to Carlos so he could appeal to Mexican Americans in LA. In essence, theyre both frauds in the Mexican food/culture...

DO NOT GO HERE!!! There s absolutely no way anybody scored this over two stars. The chicken tasted canned the tomatoes tasted like they were six days old. The steak had so much lemon on it. Everything was masked with plastic cheese

Great lunch experience with our waitress, Jocelyn, and food / spirits!! Sat outside, bit rainy but stayed dry

literally the best chips and the best queso and guacamole in the whole world

They wouldnt bring me a couple extra chip to finish my 10 dollar guac with unless i paid for another basket, which i didnt wanna do for 5 bites of guac. Whatever, i got over that immediatly. Then my 22 dollar chicken and steak fajitas came out, i got 2 skimpy tacos before all the meat was gone. I would not have felt morally conflicted dining and dashing, i felt that robbed. The fajitas were just okay, from the 3 bites i had.

Amazing food and service! We stopped for lunch, and were served quickly and kindly while dining outside on the patio. My Smothered Monterey Chicken was to die for! So glad to have healthier side options like a salad or steamed veggies! We will definitely stop again if were in the area! Dietary restrictions: More than just CARBS for side options!

Brought my twirly sticks to me after I left. Chased me out to the parking lot. SAVED MY LIFE

This dining experience youll love. Festive decorations to enjoy. Bring your friends and have a wonderful time.

It s just not what it used to be. The food s been dumbed down and the service is slow. I was prepared to pay more but grew impatient with the service.

This was our first and last visit. Ambiance was appropriate for a Mexican restaurant. The service was quick and attentive. Thats all the positive I can say. Food would be better at that fast food restaurant. Tamale was likely microwaved... Hard crusty yuck. Chips were decent but my pet peeve is when a Mexican restaurant charges for chips and salsa. $5 nope. Rice was okay. Refried beans were also subpar. Not sure how it got so many stars? Sorry. Try another place.

Bring some hot sauce.

We ordered Mexican food . EVERYTHING had chili powder on it. The salsa was a can of diced tomatoes with chili powder! The rice was dry and awful. The guacamole was the kind you get at the grocery store. The refried beans had, you guessed it. CHILI POWDER. Overpriced canned food. Yuck

Great burritos

It was our first time here but not our last. Margaritas were huge and tasted great. Got a shredded beef burrito that was very tasty as well. Really hit the spot to cap off a fun day spent in the Soo.

Probably the worst food iv had in Sault Saint Marie. Very obvious all the food is pre cooked and frozen. Was supposed to get a discount for being moved tables but didnt. My oder was wrong. Nothing on the menu is under $10. Very overpriced for crappie frozen food.

My family is from Ohio and during a road trip, happened to stop here. Oh. My. God. Everything we had was great, BUT THE GUAC. OH THE GUAC. A year later, we made the same road trip and went out of our way to stop here just because of the guac (and of course the food and vibe is great in general). It has been over two years and my family STILL is craving this guac (minimum) monthly. Every time we have ordered guac elsewhere since we stopped here, nothing is ever as good. We tried to make our own, but we all agree it doesn t compare. This place s guac has somehow lived in our heads rent free for YEARS. We constantly mourn the fact this place is like a days worth of driving away. I am not a reviewer kinda person but this place has become part of the family lore so it definitely deserves another 5 star :D

Ordered 10oz Ribeye with bake potatoes then was told only had potatoes at a certain time of the day. I guess dinner time isnt the time. Beans and rice with my $27 ribeye. Took bit of steak cold. Wont go there again waste of money

Very nice atmosphere and tons of history going on. The service and food were both on pint! I had a very nice visit with my Canadian friends who crossed the bridge for dinner and a hockey game. Great place for drinks and laughter also. I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

So dang good, could survive off there flour chips and queso and die a happy women

Always great food, fast and hot.

Great place to eat in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. Burrito was very good and my wife loved her margarita. Service was fantastic. Austin did a great job. We will be back for sure. Once a year trip to Sault Ste. Marie for Hockey.

The food was awful and bland

Margaritas are awesome Food is spiced perfectly. Food

This restaurant has it all, great food, service, and atmosphere. The queso and the chimichangas were fantastic. My only complaint is that I ate too much For wheelchair users: It is in an historic building with very few updates. There is a step up to get in the front door, Im also not sure about the width of door and walk ways. Youll need assistance with the step and may want to call ahead to ask about accessibility.

Really nice atmosphere and everyone was super friendly. Definitely 5/5 in that regard. But when it comes to the food Id only give it 2.5/5. The cheese queso tasted like plain velveta cheese, the beans tasted like they were straight out of a can, and the rice just seemed smushy. It didnt have that small amount of crispness to it. The salsa was also really watery and didnt have much flavor. Overall I feel like it was expensive for the quality.

Good stuff!!

Unbelievable food. The homemade tortilla chips and queso are the best Ive ever had. The specials are an incredible amount of food for an outrageously low price. You wont be disappointed. Food : 5/5 |

Very cool historical building. Good food.

Good food

I really enjoyed my experience at The Palace! I had the chicken fajitas, which were delicious. I also enjoyed a virgin mango margarita (Im currently pregnant, it was a tasty treat). Our server was absolutely wonderful too! I cant wait to go back to try something else off the menu.

Food is excellent and the staff are wonderful. Parking: There are times when you can park on the street right at the door. Food : 5/5 |

Great service and food!! Margaritas were good too!!

Nice big hot plates of food and great drinks. This was my favorite place to eat on this trip.

Friday night BUSY!!! Great food and Margaritas in pretty good time!!! Staff is Awesome !!!

Best ranch in town. Picked up a To-go order for me and a few friends. Hostess was very gracious and kind as was the server that retrieved the order. Food was *chefs kiss* Food : 5/5

My FAVORITE restaurant to go to when we visit the Soo. Queso dip is AMAZING with the soft chips..OM goodness ! The tamales were a bit overdone this time, but the tasty margaritas made up for it.

Warning. Portions are big, but the food is too good to leave behind. So, if you are not able to take leftovers home, you might want to share a menu item. Music was louder than we like. Food

This place never disappoints. The food was great, and the waitress was friendly and quick. We have never had a bad meal or service there.

No wait for our group of six. Fast service and great food. I highly recommend the fajitas or fajita salad.

Great food and friendly service.

Very good food, fast and courteous service. Reasonable price

great burgers great service. get that Mexican dip and some to go youll want more of that

Our waiter was so awesome! I just wish I remembered his name. He was new but I couldnt tell because he was great. The food was great, they let me order a veggie fajita even though it wasnt on the menu. The most amazing thing was that after eating, when it was time to pay, I realized I had left my wallet and keys on the chair outside and I went outside panicking, but the bartender Elyse had stopped me to tell me that someone had turned it in. She took the time to find me and message me on Facebook to make sure I got it back. I would recommend this place anyway. My pals ordered the street tacos and said they were amazing. Vegetarian options: They didnt have vegetarian food on the menu but made me veggie fajitas and they were amazing. Kid-friendliness: The waiter was super accommodating and they had cute kiddie cocktails with umbrellas which was a hit with our kids.

After coming here for the last decade and always having an amazing experience. This year was different, food is no where near the quality it use to be, especially for the price you pay

This was an AMAZING old building. Surprisingly enough though, that was still behind the service and the food. We arrived with a party of 8 which was no problem. Often times in a large numbers the food and service does slack some. This was not the case. Bryan, our waiter did a fantastic job of navigating the kids, drinks, personalities, and dishes. The portage tacos were the best meal I have had in a long time! We will definitely be back. They receive 5 stars for for everything, atmosphere, food, and service! Highly recommend!!!!

Great guacamole! The bartender was awesome! Tacos were good and the beans and rice were delicious!

This place used to be amazing and I used to feel safe here, but the Barkeep continuously gave me and my friends very dirty looks until we left, the hostess and the waitresses were also very mean to us and were short with us when we asked questions about the Steak. I won t be coming back here to eat or drink again the environment is very negative. Also the food gave my best friend food poisoning, avoid this place like the plague

The food was very good and the service was excellent.

Still one of the best restaurants in the Sault.

Good food with great service (shout out to our server, Amanda!). There was a mix-up with my order which was quickly and graciously replaced and corrected. Parking: We parked some distance away, on the street, with $1 per hour parking meters.

Good quality food nice place.

Hasnt changed since going to college in the 90s Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available Food : 4/5 |

Good food, GREAT SERVICE, would definitely eat there again.

Ordered the steak and shrimp. There was less than 6 shrimp and less than an ounce of meat for 26$. This is a photo without a single bite taken. Wouldn t recommend.

Food is exactly what you would expect, good, large portions of Mexican and margaritas as big as your head. This is an annual stop when in town. Staff is always welcoming and friendly. Plenty of menu options including some non-Mexican options. Service is always good and love the inside of the place too. Reminds me of an old saloon.

Party of five. Seated quickly. Fast and friendly service. Nice atmosphere, but a little cramped. Food was very good. Our party recommends chimichanga. Enjoy!

If they still have it, the giant margarita with the corona stick in it is worth the visit.

Meh This is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant and they dont even bring you chips and salsa. The meal I got was the sizzling fajitas and it does NOT come with rice or beans. Wow. I definitely would not be back. The food was decent and the service was good but besides that no thanks.

Ok food. Labeled as a Mexican restaurant with few Mexican options, very limited Mexican beer selection. No complimentary chips and salsa. Booths are too small.

Great meal, the queso and homemade chips are awesome .

Staff was friendly and accommodating to our group, but the food was merely passable, just kinda small portions and basic flavors for the price you pay. There were no chips and salsa given for the table. Got the fajita chicken burrito, and it was fine. In summation, overpriced for the value you receive. Two Mexicans did not approve. Wouldnt go again.

Very good food. Excellent service too. You dont find to many places anymore where the waitress knows its correct to wait on the ladies first. We were impressed. Food

Stopped while visiting - good food, nice staff, strong drinks. Even the Mexican food lends an American twist. Very busy, popular place.

Sign outside said Mexican food ! But not a Mexican in sight outside or inside. Hmmm, Do you have carne asada ? I asked . I don t know what that is , he said. Do you have steak burritos ? Yes, he replied, chopped steak . Close enough, I thought. (Not close enough). I ordered a steak burrito which came pretty quickly. Maybe 5 small pieces of steak or something like it, lots of peppers both green and red, some saucy stuff inside of a way to small tortilla, wrapped and covered with traditional sauce. The sauce was from a can, the guac was canned, the salsa was canned. I was so underwhelmed and wondered why they serve Mexican food at all. That was 16$. a side of canned guacamole with chips was $12.24. Do you have Pico ? No . Should ve gone with the burger like my wife ordered. Burger and fries were great !! And only $11.00 ! Walked out paying $46.65 BEFORE the tip. My server, Jason, was excellent! In fact everyone we talked to that worked there, was so happy and friendly! Excellent staff, period. (Tip), the canned items could all be enhanced to make them better. I encourage them to experiment. Again, GREAT Burgers, but stay away from the (not) Mexican food.

Sadly, The Palace is no longer what it once was. I remember when the masses would happily line up on Friday evenings for upwards of an hour. They dont anymore. For a reason. Food is okay. Service is okay. Drinks are okay. Prices are great. So.. I guess you wont be disappointed - if you know you get what you pay for.

The food was okay. Not much flavor to the Mexican food. Burger was great. Our waitress was attentive and nice. Cute place. Food

The food is always great , but the prices they have raised on things was astronomical compared to what used to be with in the last couple of years. Average food for 2 toddlers and 3 adults shouldnt be 90$ without any alcohol beverages. Taco salad, burger basket, enchilada meal and 2 kids meals and con quesso

High priced average food at best. Margarita on the rocks was mostly rocks. Not a single vegetarian option listed on the menu. You can pay meat prices and have them remove the meat.

We had a great waiter and the place had a neat theme. The food was bland and cheese smothered everything including my rice?? The cheese dip was made with Velveeta, I am 95% certain.

Our wait person was awesome. Food was served hot and very good. Will visit again!

Only thing I would like to see changed Id to have chips and salsa provided like most Mexican restaurants. Its a appetizer cost here. Definitely do recommend.

absolute worst steak fajitas I have ever had where is the beef??? Do not waste your money here Food

Nice home town restaurant, well worth the wait in line on those busy days

Great food. Awesome service, drinks were delish. Tacos Tueaday...highly recommended

Food was excellent, service was excellent. First time there. Gotta go back.

Disappointed in the queso. Its very orange and canned tasting. Quesadilla was 97% chicken and 3% cheese, not the right proportions. Fajitas were tasty, cheeseburger was good too.

I Love this place.

Food was amazing! Had the Steak and Shrimp Fajitas. Staff were wonderful as well. Wish I could remember name of the dessert but my goodness is was phenomenal

Cheese drip tastes like melted valveta for 12$ these prices are nuts wows

Not super impressed with anything here besides maybe the decor. Our waitress was very sweet but overworked for sure. It took about 15 minutes, maybe more just for waters. Our food arrived in a timely manner but my dinner was missing part of it & it was one of the most expensive items on the menu. My friends were already done with their dinners before I could ask for the rest of my meal. And tbh, I was not impressed with the food at all. The steak was burnt, the shrimp overcooked, but the rice & beans were really good. For 30 bucks, I dont think it was worth it at all. I was so sad because I expected it to be wonderful by the smells. May try another time on a different day.

Huge margaritas.

Oh, what amazing food and service! My favorite place to eat when in the Soo!

Good food, good drinks

This was our first time back since covid and we definately noticed things had changed. The price had definately increased and quality has definately gone downhill. If we did go back it only be for the queso

Waitress was amazing. Food was excellent.

Literally plan overnight vacay just to come and eat here! Best margaritas evah!! Food is fantastic ... Love the fajitas. 100s of tequilas and staff has always been great!

Good margaritas and the staff is always awesome.

We came in about 4ish on Saturday afternoon. It was hopping busy but we did not have to wait long at all and we got a really good spot in the corner booth which was really private. It was a Fathers day family gathering so this seating was perfect. Our waitress was very polite, patient, and attentive. She took our order and it was not long before our drinks were served. I had one of the best long island ice teas I have had in a long time. The drink was served in a large tall glass for lack of better word. It was garnished with lemon, lime and a cherry and came with a straw - perfect for the large size and to taste the drink well. Very pleased - will order it again if I dont have to drive. The 2 ribeye steaks were presented nicely and both were completely cooked right to what was asked for. The baked potato was good sized and the veggie portion was generous also. Both meals were eaten completely. Both parties were extremely pleased. We had a enchilada which we didnt notice on the menu but were able to get by asking. It was immense. It had what seemed to be pounds of cheese on it - and the person eating it is a hardcore cheese person. We know what I mean - the person who eats a block of cheese as a snack. Very happy. There was a chimichanga which had been ordered previously by a member of the group because last time it was incredibly tasty. Was not disappointed at all. Had a chicken one with rice and black beans which had cheese melted over them. Had a hard time stopping eating it but was trying to balance my long island with it. We took part of this and the quesadilla home. I just finished my portion from the fridge and it held up great. Everything was perfect imo. I dont have a bad thing I could think of. We had a great time while we were there - we will definately be coming back sometime in the future.

Didnt care for the food but the margaritas were delish

A must go to spot in the Soo.

Its meh. Very pricy. 20 dollar margaritas.

Crispito filling supposed to be chicken chili, was horrible don t think it was chicken at all. Smothered in so much melted cheddar it would constipate anyone! Awful! Chimichanga was very good, however the beans and rice were cold ate a little mixed with my chimi or cheese sauce but couldn t handle it alone! We won t be back which is sad because we are local to the area.

The chips and queso were great! Service was fast and friendly. The fajitas were awful. The chicken had the most unpleasant texture. So disappointed! Would not go back! To answer the owners question, yes I kindly told the server. She offered us $3 off. This was a $25 meal, the skillet was 1/2 fajitas and 1/2 beans and rice. In my opinion if you re going to charge that much for fajitas, it should be a bigger portion and be much tastier. It was a cute restaurant with good staff. Too bad about the fajitas.

Pretty darned good Mexican food. Dont know about the American food but no doubt its fine.

DONT ORDER THE STEAK! Drinks good, quesadilla was fine. The $22 Friday night ribeye is the toughest piece of meat Ive ever tried to eat. The waiter checked back with more napkins and asked if everything was okay. I told him the steak was tough but Id work on it. Without a word he spun on his heal and the next time I saw him he brought the check. Truly a terrible piece of meat. When Id filled all the extra napkins with gristle I couldnt swallow, my jaw was too tired to go on.

Hot fried flour chips with guac were great. Enchiladas awful: tomato sauce used instead of a chili based sauce! Had to request that enchladas be made with corn tortillas which are traditional, I believe. Enchiladas were not baked as I believe they should be and contained too much filling per enchilada, which throws off the flavor balance between the filling, the corn tortilla and the chili sauce. No Mexican spices, like chilis or cumin were detectable. Flavorless.

Great food and service

Very fast service with excellent food and drinks. The burrito was fantastic and so was the apple margarita!

Screams food poisoning!! Over priced, not even authentic Mexican food... who has a Mexican food place and you cant have jalapeños on the side... cause they dont carry them. Got home got ill.... this isnt this 1st time this place has made me sick I tried to give it another try .... nope. STAY AWAY!!

Friendly staff, great food at reasonable prices. Beefy nachos are my favorite (but with no damn lettuce). Highly recommend the reasonably priced margaritas.

Had a great dinner at The Palace tonight, service was exceptional, drinks were on point, theres a reason we keep going back!

Great queso & chips, really good food, service & atmosphere

I had the chicken chimichanga, it was so good, still crispy even with the cheese sauce on it and the margaritas are great.

Service was just not even there. The waitress thought stocking was more important than her tip. She sat us, took our drink order and appetizer order. Forgot the salsa. Then disappeared. We finally found her stocking napkins and didnt acknowledge us. We waited and waited to get some water and order our meals. We finally went up to the bar and explained that our waitress disappeared. Luckily the bartender took our orders for us. We are from out of town and will NOT be coming back to this restaurant. Were usually generous tippers. This waitress though, non exsistent, so no tip for the waitress but we tipped the bartender some. Food is definitely over priced for the quality. Drinks were not bad.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available

Speakeasy feel, great food and service

Wasn t impressed. Food looks nothing like the pictures. Quesadilla was greasy and no taste, 18.99. Margarita wasn t even frozen like we asked, 14.00. Chicken nachos were super salty and the shredded chicken was definitely from a can. Tasted like it was warmed up in the microwave, 16.99. Shrimp fajita Salad was nothing to write home about, 16.99. The only thing worth raving about was the chili con queso appetizer, 12.99. Service wasn t that great. She only came around a couple time and our water cups ran dry more than once. Before tip, the bill was 86.00 and some change. I could have gotten way better Mexican food at a restaurant back home for half the price. No lie.

Always a great experience when my wife comes to visit we always eat here. Best Food in the Soo so far.

Havent eaten here in years. Service was good, but not many people were there. Food was so so. Not as good as I remember. Prices are very high. $14 for 6 chicken wings is a little out there. But I did get 3 pieces of celery. I think Ill try different next time in the Soo. My son had a long Island the looked to be very good.

Went on a very busy weekend in the Sault. The Mexican food was very good. One of the better burritos Ive had in a long time and the steak & shrimp fajitas were also good. The American food was fairly generic. Tried a couple signature drinks that were good. All in all it was a nice meal and service was good considering the crowd.

Great with cheese.

Good food but the draft beer sizes are lame.

The waitress was very friendly and apologetic but the Mexican Food was not up to calliper as we expected. The salsa and chips were 6.99 and was bland lacking the traditional cilantro lime flavor with a kick. The Guacamole was expensive and also bland. We ordered fajitas, steak n shrimp and chicken. It also lacked the desired traditional cumin, spice and lime taste.Very little cilantro in the dishes. The tortillas were cold and not fresh. Very expensive for what you receive. I will not return. It seems to be a active bar scene with a very limited Mexican menu. I live in Arizona so we know good Mexican food. Very disapointed.

Food was just ok for the price you are charged

Drinks were very good! Burrito was not good at all. Made with a tomato sauce that was horrible. I didnt eat it the rice nor refried beans. The food was a waste of my money.

Nice place. The guacamole was very good. No complementary chips and salsa. I had a basic beef burrito and it was just lukewarm. Tasted ok but a little off putting because of not being hot when served. My first time here so hopefully this is an anomaly. Margaritas were excellent!!

Food was good. Great decor & the employees were attentive. The taco pizza was very good & was more than we could eat.

Ordered the special on the table menu. Got the bill. Was charged for something else that was $9 more. Brought it to their attention. They werent going to do anything about it. Finally got them to take $6 off. Needless to say we didnt leave a good tip. Overpriced, mediocre food in a dark crowded place.

Excellent food awesome people great food

Great food! Staff very attentive! We sat in a very tight corner booth which was nice since it was just the 2 of us. Highly recommend.

Neat place, good food, prices are a little high....

Good food, Mexican flavor was spot on

We have been long time patrons so I about fell out of the booth at the cost of our tab. $30 more than it used to be for the same exact meals. Im sorry, but the quality of this food does not match the pricing. $26 for 3 fajitas, doesnt even include sides, or the $19 nachos with cheap restaurant chips and ground beef. To top it off; what kind of Mexican place doesnt allow you to get an ala carte taco?!?! We were told the only way we could get one is by purchasing a $6.99 kids meal with fries that we didnt even want!!! Just insane. I can go to Applebees and get a better quality meal for half the price. I made sure to let friends and family know so they dont end up paying steep prices for food that is not worth it. Sorry but we wont be back!!

I love their flour tortilla chips. The Monterey Chicken dish is very good as well.

Nice ambience, great food, good service and a real buzz for a Thursday evening. The Chimichanga was awesome as was the deep fried cheesecake

Great place for lunch. Halloween decorations were a real treat and made the experience over the top. Love the cozy corner nook booth!

Always love the food! Gabby was such a great bartender!

Favorite place to go when I am home visiting.

Coming from the southern border, I ve had a lot of experience with Mexican cuisine and it s my favorite. I know we aren t located close to Mexico so I lowered my expectations coming to this restaurant as I heard the food was good. My waitress was very pleasant, but I was shocked to see that chips and salsa wasn t included for free. I ordered a burrito, and normally beans and rice is included, but that s also an extra charge. I ve had a lot of Mexican food, and not once have I seen them put melted shredded cheese on rice. The food was pretty mediocre for the price they charge.

Good mix of american/mexican cuisine. Have a house margarita, fresh squeezed limes.