White Palace Restaurant

We've been here a few times and recently have found the food to be better than it used to be. Last night we went for dinner and I ordered from the "White Palace Specials" that were hand written on a board on the wall. When I placed my order I even said, "I'll have the special - the BBQ ribs". Fine. I got them, they were delicious. However, on the hand written board, it said ribs $8.95, on my bill it said $16.95. When I questioned the waiter/owner, he said no, they're $16.95. I pointed to the board and told him that's not what the sign says. He informed me that's for lunch, at dinner they're $16.95. No where on the board did it indicate these were lunch specials only or have a designated time from which they were valid. When I said I wanted to order the special he could have told me then that the prices listed were only for lunch. I ended up paying the bill but felt cheated. If that's how they are going to conduct business, I won't be back.

My husband and I go in occassionally. We enjoy the quaint atmosphere and I like the mexican dishes. They are very good. When I have a craving for Mexican this is our first choice in town. The owner is very friendly and strives to give good service. The prices are very good and would be great for families.

We've been a couple of times and have done OK. Your appreciation will depend heavily on whether or not you find older decor quaint / neat / authentic / transportative-to-another-era, or if it just leaves you wanting for modern big-box predictability. I sort-of see both perspectives, though personally am more charmed than put-off by White Palace's style.

Vegetarian options are pretty weak, so the only times I've been, is when I've been in the mood for the quite tasty, corn-centric "palace salad." The meat options have looked pretty good, and come on generously sized platters. It's always very friendly in there.