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Palenque

Palenque is a food hall at Gateway Mall, Cubao, in the ₱₱ band (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head). A regional Filipino food hall with stalls such as Palm Grill and Nasi by Bale Dutung; walk in, no booking needed. Works whether or not you drink. Last verified 10 October 2026.

Food hall · Gateway Mall · Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2 · ₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head) · Map

When to go

Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 10 PM. Hours confirmed from a cited source. Walk-ins are fine.

Checked 10 October 2026.

How it fits a night out

The planner uses it most for a barkada night, usually as a second or later stop, arriving around 7 PM on a Saturday. Its most common next stop is Cubao X Brewery, about 12 minutes on foot.

Plan a night around Palenque

The short version: Cubao date night stops by vibe and budget.

Questions

Is Palenque open on Mondays?
Yes. On Mondays it is open 10 AM to 9 PM, from hours confirmed on 10 October 2026.
How much does a date at Palenque cost?
Plan on ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head (₱₱). That is its price band as last checked on 10 October 2026, not a menu quote.
Where is Palenque?
Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2, Cubao.
What is near Palenque for a second stop?
Cubao X Brewery is the planner's most common next stop from here. Other stops nearby are on this page.

Sources

Last verified 10 October 2026. old.spot.ph, interaksyon.philstar.com, interaksyon.philstar.com. How we pick and check venues.

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