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La Palapa, New York, NY

La Palapa

4.5
4.5
872 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
La Palapa combines authentic Mexican home cooking with a warm and friendly atmosphere which makes for the perfect place to dine or celebrate any occasion! We specialize in "Mexico City style" tacos and quesadillas and regional home cooking. Our menu includes such dishes as Tacos al Pastor, Mole Negro Oaxaqueno, Salsa Pibil and many other specialties from different regions of Mexico. Our award winning Margaritas are all made with fresh juices and are delicious, especially when you add house made hibiscus aqua fresca and a chile-piquin salted rim! La Palapa is available for catering on or off premise. We specialize in creating menus for private parties and events our greenhouse dining room is perfect for parties and larger groups.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking with Meters. There is a garage on East 9th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Sibley

Experiences

  • $6 Frozen Margarita Tuesdays!!!

    US$6.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for our fan-favorite frozen margaritas at just $6 per margarita, all day and all night! Special Tuesday tacos served all night long. Minimum food purchase per table of one guacamole, or equivalent, required -- you won't regret it!
    $6 Frozen Margarita Tuesdays!!! photo
  • Weekend Bottomless Brunch

    US$42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    FESTIVE BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH includes 90 Minutes UNLIMITED MARGARITAS / MIMOSAS **Value $63** Fresh Fruit and Choice of Entrée BREAKFAST TACOS, BREAKFAST BURRITO, PAN FRANCES TORREJAS, HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA, HUEVOS RANCHEROS, HUEVOS TULUM (keto),BURRITO BOWL ,VEGAN BOWL, MOLLETES, AVOCADO TOAST,BEC & AVOCADO SANDWICH tax and gratuity not included, NYS Law prohibits serving alcohol to intoxicated guests, must be 21 and older, one drink at a time Last seating for Boozy Brunch is 3:30pm Thanks! No substitutions ~ Gracias!
    Weekend Bottomless Brunch photo

What 872 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa in NY stands out as an authentic Mexican gem known for its "delicious, fresh food" and "excellent, friendly service." Guests rave about the vibrant atmosphere with live music, especially on Wednesdays. Their margaritas, guacamole, and tacos receive high praise, making it a "go-to destination" for both locals and visitors.

872 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always. The chili relleno is so good.

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  2. Dan

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal Saturday night. Lovely food, strong cocktails and great atmosphere. Smashing!!

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  3. Finley VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is excellent. Try the guacamole and chips! Super delicious.

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  4. Elliot VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very resonable prices. And can get single taco etc or also main courses. Great selection. Nice comfortable place.

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  5. sybil VIP

    New York City77 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It's been decades since we were last there and, sadly, we were disappointed in the food. The prices are reasonable and the service was delightful. The tacos were fine but the lamb shank left much to be desired. It wasn't seasoned well. They provide little sauces on the side and we tried to make the best of it, but it didn't live up to expectations. The sangria had too little flavor though they gave us a generous portion. I'm not happy to give this review as they seem to be trying.

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  6. Finley VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa is the best!! Great food and great drinks and nice music as well. I am recommending this restaurant to all of my friends!!

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  7. Ginny

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    They played sad music all dinner, created a weird vibe

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  8. Kim VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La Palapa is a rare neighborhood restaurant where the service and food are great and plentiful at reasonable prices. They don’t rip you off on New Year’s Eve with inflated pre-fixe prices.

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  9. Andrew

    Washington DC22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine but not exceptional. The chicken in my enchiladas was rather dry and served with large rings of raw onions, and my husband didn’t care for the steak in his. My margarita tasted “off” as well, which was disappointing as I’d had hankering for a good margarita (which I thankfully satisfied at a nearby bar afterwards). The guacamole was good.

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  10. Penny

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always look forward to our trip into the city for the amazing food , drinks and service. So good! Thank you!

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FAQs

La Palapa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 777-2537.

La Palapa is rated 4.5 stars by 872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Palapa

77 St. Mark's Place, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking with Meters. There is a garage on East 9th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Sibley
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