Castlewood, Virginia

Real food,
real fast.

Situated along US Highway 58, El Palenque serves honest, home-style meals made from fresh ingredients — no shortcuts, no fuss.

A beautifully plated dish at El Palenque

Fresh

Local Ingredients

Daily

Specials

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Chef preparing food at El Palenque

Our Story

Built on flavor and
familiar faces

El Palenque opened its doors on US Highway 58 with a simple idea: serve food that tastes like home, to people who want a place that feels like home.

Every dish starts with ingredients we trust — produce from local farms, spices sourced carefully, and recipes passed down through generations. We don't rush the process, and we don't cut corners.

Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch on the road or settling in for a proper dinner with family, you'll find the same warmth here that you'd find at a kitchen table.

US

Highway 58

VA

Castlewood

Made with care

Find Us

Come in

Address

19108 US Highway 58

Castlewood, VA 24224

Hours

Mon – Thu11 AM – 9 PM Fri – Sat11 AM – 10 PM Sunday12 PM – 8 PM

Reservations

Save your table

Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend reserving ahead for dinner or larger parties.

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