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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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegan-friendly
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-2537
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Sibley
  • Catering
    La Palapa combines authentic Mexican home cooking with a festive party and friendly atmosphere which makes for the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Already have a location? Perfect let us cater it for you! We have extensive catering experience and can cater any special event large or small. We will work with you to customize a menu that you will be thrilled with! A sit down dinner for six, a make your own taco bar, appetizers for a birthday party, no problem! Please email us at lapalapa77@aol.com with any questions or check out www.lapalapa.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is open for Take Out and Delivery. Please call 212-777-2537 to place your order. Private dining is available for up to 30 guests in our back room. The entire restaurant accommodates 125 for private events. We also cater parties from 10 to 1000 at La Palapa or in your own venue.
  • Private party contact
    Judy Maeda: (212) 777-2537
  • Neighbourhood
    East Village
  • Cross Street
    Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
  • Parking details
    Street Parking with Meters. There is a garage on East 9th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
  • Public transit
    6 train to Astor Place, R train to 8th Street/NYU, F train to 2nd Avenue, and L train to 14th Street.
  • Entertainment
    Buena Musica, Buena Comida, Buenas Bebidas y Gente Muy Amistosa!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Experiences

  • $5 Frozen Margarita Tuesdays!!!

    US$5.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for our fan-favorite frozen margaritas at just $5 per glass, 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!
    $5 Frozen Margarita Tuesdays!!! photo
  • Weekend Bottomless Brunch

    US$42.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    FESTIVE BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH includes 90 Minutes UNLIMITED MARGARITAS / MIMOSAS 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa delights with "outstanding food" and "phenomenal margaritas," offering a cozy setting and friendly service. The restaurant shines with its "excellent music" nights and "fantastic guacamole." While there's room for improvement in consistency, La Palapa remains a vibrant spot for gatherings with its "reasonable prices" and lively atmosphere.

872 Reviews
  1. sybil

    VIP

    New York City

    77 reviews

    2.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Finley

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Ginny

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 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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  4. Kim

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 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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  5. Andrew

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 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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  6. Penny

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 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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  7. Zena-Marie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sad to say I was disappointed in my meal - especially as a Mexican person who knows good Mexican food and has had a good meal here in the past. And especially with so high a price: $78 for tacos for two, an appetizer, and one $18 frozen margarita with no alcohol to be tasted. The meat in all of our tacos - bistec and suadero, was tough, dry, lacking in flavor, and very poor cuts with large pieces of frankly gross nerves in the suadero. The guac was super watery and could not be called guac. We had to ask for a replacement, and to their credit they did bring us back actual guac. The atmosphere is great and clearly thoughtfully put together, but unfortunately the restaurant now seems poorly run. I even had to ask a back of house worker for soap to wash my hands since the soap dispenser in the bathroom was broken and taken off the wall such that it could not be used. Again, very sad since I used to love this place. Hope they can improve their food and get their stuff together.

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  8. Cathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great restaurant for our large group and the food was great!

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  9. Thaya

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa offers excellent food, service, and a cozy place to meet friends.

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  10. Christina

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good drinks, good food. Good margarita and my friend raved about the michelada. The taco assortment was good and the quesadilla was perfect for a small meal. I feel cheated when Mexican restaurants don’t automatically give you chips and salsa. They lose a star for that.

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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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Palapa

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
  • Neighbourhood
    East Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking with Meters. There is a garage on East 9th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
  • Public transit
    6 train to Astor Place, R train to 8th Street/NYU, F train to 2nd Avenue, and L train to 14th Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Barbara Sibley
  • Entertainment
    Buena Musica, Buena Comida, Buenas Bebidas y Gente Muy Amistosa!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-2537
  • Catering
    La Palapa combines authentic Mexican home cooking with a festive party and friendly atmosphere which makes for the perfect place to celebrate any occasion. Already have a location? Perfect let us cater it for you! We have extensive catering experience and can cater any special event large or small. We will work with you to customize a menu that you will be thrilled with! A sit down dinner for six, a make your own taco bar, appetizers for a birthday party, no problem! Please email us at lapalapa77@aol.com with any questions or check out www.lapalapa.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is open for Take Out and Delivery. Please call 212-777-2537 to place your order. Private dining is available for up to 30 guests in our back room. The entire restaurant accommodates 125 for private events. We also cater parties from 10 to 1000 at La Palapa or in your own venue.
  • Private party contact
    Judy Maeda: (212) 777-2537
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