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La Palapa, New York, NY

La Palapa

4.7
4.7
826 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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!!!

    $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 Boozy Brunch

    $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 Boozy Brunch Photo

What 826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

826 Reviews
  1. TheHof

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere, food and great location. The black mole is to die for as are the spicy margaritas.

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  2. Tony

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, authentic Mexican food. The brunch selections are plentiful and delicious!

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  3. SarahK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    I was surprised to have made a reservation and walk into a basically empty restaurant to then be sat in the very back next to the restroom. The pricing was too high for the value and quantity of what we got.

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  4. iamtlrhg

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten at La Palapa for dinner and for their Bottomless Brunch and both are fabulous! Highly Recommend. I now make it a point to eat here whenever I am in town especially is seeing a show at NYTW so convenient!

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  5. Myrmidon

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The food is delicious. And the corkage fee of $15 dollars makes this a go-to destination for those of us who want to clean out our wine cellar.

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  6. AnneNYC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    La Palapa has a reliably good classic menu with reasonable prices. The environment is warm and welcoming, the staff are friendly, and the service is consistent.

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  7. ChristopherB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience2
    The food was excellent, the price affordable. The place was awfully loud, deafening at times. But it was Five Dollar Margarita Night. Next time we'll know to avoid Tuesdays.

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  8. PeterS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Only problem you may have is that the menu is so extensive that you may find it difficult to decide what you want.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had an amazing time. We remarked that the food was delicious and the portions were HEALTHY! Would definitely recommend ordering the nachos. We couldn’t find them on the menu at first but made a special request and our server DELIVERED! He was great and made the day feel very special for my partner and everyone in the party. Don’t sleep on this spot. We’ll be back.

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  10. Darryl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    La Palapa was amazing! The food was great, and the service was fantastic.

    La PalapaResponded on June 30, 2023

    Thank you for the 5 stars! We appreciate your support!

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  11. BrokerJMK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience5
    Tres lunches cakes were hard and the chicken breast pollo con platanos was super hard (chicken) and inedible. We went there for a bday dinner and it was a disaster. The service was great but we couldn’t eat the food and ended up sending it back and going elsewhere.

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  12. BillyWillyZ

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Overall great food and drinks for the price point

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Restaurant très animé et plats assez bons. Pas vraiment le petit plus qui fait de cette adresse un must have.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good good. Enjoyed the margaritas and guac. Came here with family and friends and it was nice. Burritos are really big too!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my birthday but I regularly come here for margarita tuesdays.. Service is always excellent and they even let us stay past the closing time to enjoy my cake which I shared w the staff for being so courteous. Food was excellent and drinks are always strong but yummy. Thank you!

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  16. Foodie

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks here are tasty and affordable. The staff is always very kind and accommodating.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service from all staff! Went on a Monday evening which was nice because it was not crowded and we had our choice of tables. Service was prompt and waitstaff were friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly and everything was yummy. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were a great way to start our meal. This was our second visit. Our first visit was last summer for lunch and it was very busy and crowded but still a great experience.

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  18. DeniseM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They had great food, great service, and wonderful staff!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go here all the time, have tried every appetizer, and mix and match on the tacos, incredibly flavorful across the board. Great team, very attentive no matter how busy, and they have a great cocktail list, the margarita, mescal negroni and paloma are tops

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely. Excellent server. Delicious specials. Festive environment.

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  21. Christina

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great place for margaritas, guac, and queso fundido. Great service, nice decor!

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  22. Micah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great birthday brunch! Very welcoming energy

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  23. Yahyeet

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was good, not greasy, and very tasty. Downside, some obnoxious people in the crowd but that’s inevitable.

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  24. cooper

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Always reliable authentic Mexican food. Great service. Great bar, great happy hour margaritas! When you want it spicy, they make it spicy on the side so your companions won't feel the burn. The flavor varieties are amazing! I LOVE La Palapa!

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  25. JimS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for brunch, food and drinks were very good. Staff was awesome and hospitable. Our waiter made a special coffee for my wife even though it wasn't on the menu. Bartender made a mistake with my drink but I didn't even notice until he showed up with a replacement - I ended up drinking both!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it and the staff was amazing! We immediately felt at home!

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  27. KarinaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic food, really good margaritas (not too strong but packs a punch) and really great service. I came because the chef was featured on OpenTable’s list of women owned restaurants. My birthday brunch was a hit!

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  28. nyladyesq

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Oh boy, this is a dark and sad little restaurant. Mexican food is supposed to be bright and flavorful. Not here. A miss.

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  29. David

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Not available at this time Not available at this time

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    james is the best server

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  31. MarsG

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mole was incredible! I enjoyed everything although I was expecting more from the order of esquites. I loved that they had a variety of vegan options and plates that could easily be made dairy-free for my girlfriend. I definitely see myself coming back to this gem of a restaurant and recommending it to my friends.

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  32. NancyF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Very much a young people’s place. Good food, reasonable prices, very noisy.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a wonderful spot, the food was amazing and the service incredible. Made our large birthday party fee right at home. Special thank you to Judy for making our dinner special!

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  34. LauraC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks are always excellent, and the staff friendly and attentive!

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  35. Heather

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was phenomenal and handled our large party very well!

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  36. Adam

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food, great cocktails, my friend and I sat there for over two hours enjoying our food and chatting.

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  37. Susa

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience. Heard about La Palapa from the NYTW website and went before a show. Thought about staying, the food and drinks were so good. And we could even have a conversation with our friends since the noise level wasn’t crazy loud. Best Nachos with cheese, chicken, chilis, etc. Lovely guacamole. We’ll be back.

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  38. CliveA

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Mexican food and great staff! A real trip down memory lane!

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  39. Coll

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. They accommodated our large group and Catherine, our server, was wonderful.

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  40. ClaireL

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great bottomless brunch deal with very good margaritas and great food - a lot of brunch restaurants tend to focus more on the drinks than the food, but La Palapa offers a great experience all the way around.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

La Palapa is rated 4.7 stars by 826 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 PM


Booked 10 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, Women
  • 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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