Last night while trying to get home from work, the prop 8 protest had the streets at a standstill. I was trying my hardest to avoid the street blockage and when I realized there was no getting around it, I just parked my car and began to walk to find a place to grab a bite.
The first place I saw was Palencia. A quick view of their menu from the outside had me intrigued and my mouth watering. I had never had Filipino food before and our server/waiter was insightful and incredibly attentive. The decor in this place was perfect, it made me feel like I was somewhere very special without trying to hard, the artwork and ambiance is casual yet cool. Then to the food, everything was delish!
Be warned while I arrived early the place did quickly fill every table on a Friday night, I would def recommend a reservation, having flan for dessert, the shrimp small plate as an app and the kare kare for a main dish-you will not be disappointed. Fancy Filipino food you are my new favorite thing!
Pros: Such a great find, food, service and ambiance.
Cons: Def need to make a ressie.
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