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La Palapa, New York, NY

La Palapa

4.6
4.6
863 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 11:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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 863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa stands out with its "phenomenal margaritas" and "exceptional food," making it a top choice for Mexican cuisine in NYC. Patrons rave about the "friendly and attentive" service, cozy atmosphere, and excellent value, including a "bottomless brunch deal." Don't miss the "blood orange margaritas" for a delightful experience.

863 Reviews
  1. Thaya

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 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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  2. Christina

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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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  3. Kate

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious for a weekday lunch. Everyone ordered the taco trio and they were all excellent

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  4. Al

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Overall very nice spot. We will be back!

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  5. lien

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I think it was understaffed for a Sunday brunch so service was extremely slow and rude at times. We got the bottomless brunch and waited forever for the first round of drinks and didn’t get another until we were ready to go and leave the restaurant. We did pay and tipped 20% but it wasn’t worth it. I think if the servers were pleasant, people would come more regularly.

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  6. Helene

    New York City

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy small restaurant. We received a warm welcome when we arrived. Our server was extremely attentive and very professional. The food was very good and the portion size was perfect. I will definitely return.

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  7. MichaelT

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Daisy - Great location in The Village - Fantastic Guacamole!

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  8. Lynne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will miss the Wednesday night music which is our fave! Plus it’s a night I don’t have to cook dinner! Maybe I will have to try your $5 margarita Tuesdays.

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  9. Ryan

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for brunch! Good food and wait staff is friendly and welcoming!

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  10. tanner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    food was tasty, but service was bad. took a long time to get our food, and even longer to get the check

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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 4.6 stars by 863 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    East Village
  • 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
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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