La Palapa
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"Hands down the best frozen margarita I have ever had!"(13 Tips)
"brunch specials ftw! tulum scramble is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻"(7 Tips)
"Huevos Rancheros are amazing with a side of sweet plantains"(4 Tips)
"Try Micheladas, these are very good!"(4 Tips)
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Spencer VairoMay 16, 2015The 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!
Lauren IanuziJanuary 29, 2013going 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!
Jorge OrtizJanuary 22, 2012A "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.
Aleksandra SpasićOctober 21, 2014We 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
MiguelJuly 25, 2016Delicious, authentic Mexican. Pollo tinga tacos are incredible. Great chips, pico, and guacamole. They also bring out three unique salsas that are all wonderful.
Ms HeleneJanuary 28, 2015Vegan 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.
Ranu RajkarnikarJanuary 21, 2015Brunch 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!
HeidiMarch 4, 2017Something 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.
- HeidiMarch 4, 2017Get 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.
Dara BassinDecember 14, 2013Fresh 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 AndlingerJanuary 24, 2015Happy hour Tuesday's are the move! Plus birthdays in the back room are always fun.
Chelsey LMarch 2, 2014Awesome 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
Susan LohMarch 2, 2013Recommend the Huevos Monteleños. Every flavor you could ever want in one dish. Bacon. Eggs. Cheese. Plantains. Crispy tortilla.
MischaSeptember 12, 2014Taquitos 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.
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011Get 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
Great brunch deal, $16 for a drink, entree, fruit and coffee. Plus it's never too crowded to get a table!
Angie VazquezOctober 4, 2017Chile en nogada was amazing, food is delicious, very good drinks and michelada, the place is so nice and the staff amazing
Great Oaxacan cuisine !! The Brunch and dinner are both fabulous ! And great energy to the place.
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
Law DaddyApril 17, 2012If 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
Really great brunch special. Huevos Rancheros are delicious and the blood orange frozen margarita is out if this world.
Stephanie RivkinJanuary 30, 2015The margaritas are large and served like smoothies. Lots of flavors. The guac and fish tacos were great!
Elysia MannMay 17, 2016Mushroom quesadilla is simple but really so good, and make sure you get all of their fresh salsas
Lizzy SaxeAugust 1, 2015Brunch food is great. The dish with the poached eggs and peas and bacon is my favorite.- 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.
Margo MindnichAugust 16, 2014Ambiance is what really makes this place. Go for a michelada or a margarita with guac
Punit ShahAugust 22, 2014Vegetarian food galore on the apps menu! So tasty, hit it tapas style w a group!
Lauren DininnoMarch 1, 2012Best frozen margaritas in the city. Get the shrimp quesadillas and guac, you won't be disappointed. Still hungry? PLANTAINS.
Gabby NaderOctober 27, 2012So far the most legitimate Mexican breakfast menu I've found in the city. Try cafe de olla :) if you like sweets.
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!
SloanFebruary 6, 2012Great 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
Abigail KofflerJuly 2, 2015combine margarita flavors for a unique pitcher-blood Orange is really good.
Juliette Dallas-FeeneyMarch 14, 2011Great place for groups. I get down with the chips and guac. Fish tacos are the bomb. Really good vegetarian options too.
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!!
Try the Granola With Fruit And Yogurt - Perfectly made granola
- Chloe HJuly 19, 2015Happy hour only at the bar. Very strict, greedy manager. Excellent frozen margs!
Alex OropezaOctober 30, 2010Best Things to eat : Huevos Moltulenos, Mexican French toast Things to drink: Sangria pitcher (red) & Ginger Prosecco
Get the tacos or quesadillas with al pastor de pork. With a side of plantains and the best frozen margaritas in the city, of course.
Bond StreetMarch 10, 2017"Authentic and exciting Mexican cuisine. Owner Barbara Sibley is a big community activist for the East Village." - Ellie Steinman
Michael HaaralaDecember 21, 2016Semi-strong margaritas and large portions of delicious Mexican food. Can't go wrong here!
Darren CJanuary 20, 2013Please go on Sunday. Great specials, no wait and you can't beat the huevos choices and margaritas!
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Vibrant homemade authentic Mexican cuisine and hand crafted Margaritas
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 777-2537
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"The fresh fruit margaritas are amazing here. Specifically the pomegranate and watermelon. If you want a great meal the steak quesadillas, thumbs up."
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