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La Palapa

La Palapa

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Jessica S.
    "Hands down the best frozen margarita I have ever had!"(13 Tips)
    Kelsey✨
    "brunch specials ftw! tulum scramble is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻"(7 Tips)
    Barbara S.
    "Huevos Rancheros are amazing with a side of sweet plantains"(4 Tips)
    Gabriel S.
    "Try Micheladas, these are very good!"(4 Tips)
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  • Lauren I.
    Lauren IanuziJanuary 29, 2013
    going with a group? order a few pitchers of the house margaritas rather than ordering individual drinks. looking to skip a large entree? go w/ a order of tacos & a side of rice/beans! perfect portion!
  • Spencer V.heart icon on user image
    Spencer VairoMay 16, 2015
    The vegan options are incredibly delicious and a must when eating here. I can now cross grilled cactus off my list of foods to try before I die. Friendly service and tasty margaritas too!
  • Jorge O.
    Jorge OrtizJanuary 22, 2012
    A "palapa" is an open-air, thatched-roof structure; they're useful common spaces on hot, sunny days. Get the jicama with lime and chile, a popular and refreshing treat for just such days.
  • Heidiheart icon on user image
    HeidiMarch 4, 2017
    Get the shrimp quesadilla and guacamole. Pass on jicama picante, cocktails. Hit or miss menu. They give you three free sauces (Serrano, jalapeño, chipotle) and refill them when asked. Good service.
  • Miguelheart icon on user image
    MiguelJuly 25, 2016
    Delicious, authentic Mexican. Pollo tinga tacos are incredible. Great chips, pico, and guacamole. They also bring out three unique salsas that are all wonderful.
  • Aleksandra S.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandra SpasićOctober 21, 2014
    We saw this place when passing by and decided to give it a shot. Everything was delicious! I had some nice French rose, and my friend and I shared the chicken fajita and steak enchiladas. Will be back
  • Heidiheart icon on user image
    HeidiMarch 4, 2017
    Something for everyone: $6 tacos, $7 quesadillas, $7 Dos Equis. Or $22 entrees, $13 cocktails for your fancy friends. Service was v attentive for our party of 7. Come for location/vibe. Food 7/10.
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarJanuary 21, 2015
    Brunch is so good here! Super affordable and huge portions. Get the huevos rancheros with a side of rice, a part of the $16 brunch special which also comes with a drink!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJanuary 28, 2015
    Vegan plate $19-grilled cactus, red beans, guacamole, salsa, sautéed mushrooms and corn, served with warm tortillas. Ask for hot sauce & get 3 from mild to spicy.
  • Angie V.
    Angie VazquezOctober 4, 2017
    Chile en nogada was amazing, food is delicious, very good drinks and michelada, the place is so nice and the staff amazing
  • Morgan H.heart icon on user image
    Morgan HenryMarch 18, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great brunch deal, $16 for a drink, entree, fruit and coffee. Plus it's never too crowded to get a table!
  • Chelsey L.
    Chelsey LMarch 2, 2014
    Awesome brunch deal. $15 for unlimited coffee, 1 drink, main course and plate of fresh fruit. Great menu to choose from. Huevos rancheros verde is amazing
  • Dara B.
    Dara BassinDecember 14, 2013
    Fresh fruit margaritas are amazing, I really loved the passion fruit and mango flavors. The food is also great, the Chile Relleno were made perfectly, not to greasy.
  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AndlingerJanuary 24, 2015
    Happy hour Tuesday's are the move! Plus birthdays in the back room are always fun.
  • Susan L.heart icon on user image
    Susan LohMarch 2, 2013
    Recommend the Huevos Monteleños. Every flavor you could ever want in one dish. Bacon. Eggs. Cheese. Plantains. Crispy tortilla.
  • James K.heart icon on user image
    James KiernanMay 6, 2017
    They treated us like kings! Props to the fish tacos. 🌮
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertMarch 31, 2018
    la joya cocktail - mezcal, cointreau, chambord, ginger, agave, and lime
  • Mischaheart icon on user image
    MischaSeptember 12, 2014
    Taquitos de papa were awesome, but barbacoa is not real Mexican barbacoa, they pour a guajillo sauce on it that is good, but takes the flavor out of the lamb. For appetizers go with jicama.
  • Bobby A.heart icon on user image
    Bobby AsherMay 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Oaxacan cuisine !! The Brunch and dinner are both fabulous ! And great energy to the place.
  • Margo M.
    Margo MindnichAugust 16, 2014
    Ambiance is what really makes this place. Go for a michelada or a margarita with guac
  • The Local East Village
    The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011
    Get the shrimp taco, says James Traub: "The delicate mixture of spices, and of hot and sweet, and of creamy and crunchy, leaves your palate feeling like it’s had a perfumed bath." Read more
  • Amber V.heart icon on user image
    Amber Van DrieApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Really great brunch special. Huevos Rancheros are delicious and the blood orange frozen margarita is out if this world.
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannMay 17, 2016
    Mushroom quesadilla is simple but really so good, and make sure you get all of their fresh salsas
  • Stephanie R.
    Stephanie RivkinJanuary 30, 2015
    The margaritas are large and served like smoothies. Lots of flavors. The guac and fish tacos were great!
  • Lizzy S.heart icon on user image
    Lizzy SaxeAugust 1, 2015
    Brunch food is great. The dish with the poached eggs and peas and bacon is my favorite.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HaaralaDecember 21, 2016
    Semi-strong margaritas and large portions of delicious Mexican food. Can't go wrong here!
  • courtney s.heart icon on user image
    courtney sanelloFebruary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The waitress here... (didn't get her name) ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! She can do no wrong.. knows menu inside and out... directed me &BF TO Some serius lobster dish that only comes around during 1/yr
  • Colin B.heart icon on user image
    Colin BrownMay 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A happy hour special everyday (except Friday and Saturday)
  • Law D.
    Law DaddyApril 17, 2012
    If Geronimo is your bartender, you're in for a treat. He makes the best margaritas. Make sure you tip well, and ask for surprises. Enjoy! :D
  • Gabby N.
    Gabby NaderOctober 27, 2012
    So far the most legitimate Mexican breakfast menu I've found in the city. Try cafe de olla :) if you like sweets.
  • Punit S.heart icon on user image
    Punit ShahAugust 22, 2014
    Vegetarian food galore on the apps menu! So tasty, hit it tapas style w a group!
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica S.October 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Hands down the best frozen margarita I have ever had! My favorites are the blood orange and the hibiscus! They are only $4 during happy hour.
  • Abigail K.
    Abigail KofflerJuly 2, 2015
    combine margarita flavors for a unique pitcher-blood Orange is really good.
  • Shyla D.
    Shyla D.February 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best frozen margaritas! Food comes out quick & hot. Great Mexican food and great service. Guacamole isn't special but the 2 green sauces are amaze!
  • Bond Street
    Bond StreetMarch 10, 2017
    "Authentic and exciting Mexican cuisine. Owner Barbara Sibley is a big community activist for the East Village." - Ellie Steinman
  • Lauren D.
    Lauren DininnoMarch 1, 2012
    Best frozen margaritas in the city. Get the shrimp quesadillas and guac, you won't be disappointed. Still hungry? PLANTAINS.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsJanuary 6, 2014
    Mexican fare with an emphasis Mexico City-style tacos and quesadillas
  • Jessica W.heart icon on user image
    Jessica WickhamAugust 7, 2016
    Guacamole and Caesar salad with steak were great - so much steak!
  • Chloe H.
    Chloe HJuly 19, 2015
    Happy hour only at the bar. Very strict, greedy manager. Excellent frozen margs!
  • Darren C.
    Darren CJanuary 20, 2013
    Please go on Sunday. Great specials, no wait and you can't beat the huevos choices and margaritas!
  • Nate F.heart icon on user image
    Nate FolkertMarch 31, 2018
    jicama picante with chile pequin, lime, and salt
  • Sloan
    SloanFebruary 6, 2012
    Great for bday parties...can get about 20-30 in the back and it's open bar. A little overpriced, but not crazy and plenty of alcohol
  • Ashley H.
    Ashley HamptonAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The Passion Fruit Margarita was to-die-for. As was the queso chorizo app and the steak enchiladas. I can't wait to go back to this place!!
  • Stephanie D.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie DeDeckerJanuary 2, 2017
    Casual Mexican spot. Good tacos, guac, and salsa
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨March 14, 2021
    brunch specials ftw! tulum scramble is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
  • Albertoheart icon on user image
    AlbertoDecember 8, 2014
    Great food and friendly staff, not to mention Great value!
  • Kathryn P.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn PhillipsAugust 16, 2015
    Delicious food! Great service and fun atmosphere
  • Elizabeth I.
    Elizabeth IrizNovember 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    There for happy hour? Grab a stool, a frozen margarita & the chalupas de chorizo!!!
  • Tom C.
    Tom CostelloJune 9, 2013
    Michelada is magical. One of the best I've had. And I have had a milli
  • Grace A.
    Grace AldridgeOctober 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The happy hour is great (goes until 7), but you can only get it at the bar
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