La Palapa Authentic Mexican Food Menu

4.4
(200+ Reviews)
$Mexican
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Adobada

      Marinated pork wrapped in a soft tortilla, accompanied by guacamole and pico de gallo.
      $8.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak served on a torta bread with beans, guacamole, lettuce, and a spread of mayonnaise.
      $8.99
    • Nachos & Fries

      Nachos & fries served with choice of protein: adobada, carna asada, or grilled chicken.
      $8.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken torta typically includes marinated grilled chicken, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise on toasted telera bread.
      $7.99
    • Bean & Cheese

      Refried beans and a blend of cheeses wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $5.99
  • Quesadillas

    • Plain

      Grilled flour tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheeses.
      $4.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak and melted cheese folded into a flour tortilla, typically accompanied by pico de gallo and sour cream.
      $8.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Filled with seasoned grilled chicken and melted cheese, typically includes a garnish of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, and guacamole.
      $8.99
  • Nachos & Fries

    • Nachos & Fries

      Nachos & fries served with choice of protein: adobada, carna asada, or grilled chicken.
      $8.99
  • Tortas

    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken torta typically includes marinated grilled chicken, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise on toasted telera bread.
      $7.99
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak served on a torta bread with beans, guacamole, lettuce, and a spread of mayonnaise.
      $8.99
  • Tacos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled marinated steak typically includes onions, cilantro, and a blend of Mexican spices, served on a corn tortilla.
      $3.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken taco served with onion, cilantro, and a side of salsa.
      $3.99
    • Adobada Pork

      Marinated pork in adobo sauce, served on a soft corn tortilla, typically includes guacamole, onion, and cilantro.
      $3.99
  • Rolled Tacos

    • Three Rolled Tacos

      Three rolled tacos, also known as taquitos, with a choice of shredded beef or chicken. Served with classic Mexican sides.
      $3.99
    • Five Rolled Tacos

      Five taquitos with a choice of shredded beef or chicken, served with Mexican garnishes.
      $5.99
    • Ten Rolled Tacos

      Ten rolled taquitos with options of shredded beef or chicken. Served with Mexican sides.
      $10.99
  • Mini Tacos

    • Carne Asada

      Grilled steak served on a mini tortilla, typically includes onions, cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole.
      $1.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken on a corn tortilla, typically includes onion, cilantro, and a touch of salsa.
      $1.99
    • Adobada Pork

      Marinated pork in a mini taco, typically includes onions and cilantro.
      $1.99
  • Tostadas

    • Beans

      Crispy corn tortilla layered with refried beans and topped with lettuce and cheese.
      $3.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken atop a crispy corn tortilla, typically includes refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, and slices of avocado.
      $4.99
    • Carne Asada

      Char-grilled, marinated steak, expertly seasoned for an authentic flavor.
      $4.99
  • Burritos

    • Adobada

      Marinated pork wrapped in a soft tortilla, accompanied by guacamole and pico de gallo.
      $8.99
    • Bean & Cheese

      Refried beans and a blend of cheeses wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $5.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and sour cream, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $7.99
    • Carne Asada

      Char-grilled, marinated steak, expertly seasoned for an authentic flavor.
      $8.99
  • Special Burritos

    • Breakfast

      Scrambled eggs, typically combined with ingredients like chorizo, bacon, cheese, and potatoes, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
      $7.99
    • Eggs & Chorizo

      Scrambled eggs combined with savory chorizo wrapped in a flour tortilla, typically includes cheese and a blend of traditional Mexican spices.
      $6.99
    • California

      Carne asada, french fries, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla.
      $9.99
    • Surf & Turf

      Steak and shrimp wrapped in a flour tortilla, accompanied by rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a blend of cheeses, typically finished with a chipotle sauce.
      $10.99
  • Enchiladas

    Includes rice and beans
    • 2 Cheese

      Two enchiladas filled with a blend of cheeses, typically includes a topping of red enchilada sauce and finished with a garnish of lettuce.
      $7.99
    • 2 Grilled Chicken

      Two grilled chicken enchiladas, typically includes corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
      $8.99
    • 2 Shredded Beef

      Two corn tortillas filled with shredded beef and a blend of bell pepper, onion, and tomato, generously topped with enchilada sauce, lettuce, and cheese.
      $8.99
  • Hot Links

    • Hot Links

      Sausage typically served with a blend of spices, often accompanied by traditional condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
      $3.99
  • Kabobs

    • Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp skewered and cooked over an open flame, often accompanied by a selection of vegetables such as bell peppers and onions.
      $3.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken skewered and served with traditional Mexican rice, beans, and a sprinkle of queso fresco.
      $3.99
    • Carne Asada

      Char-grilled, marinated steak, expertly seasoned for an authentic flavor.
      $3.99
  • Kabob Plate

    Includes rice pita and 3 kabobs
    • Grilled Chicken

      Grilled chicken skewers, typically accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, and a mix of grilled vegetables, served with corn or flour tortillas.
      $8.99
    • Carne Asada

      Char-grilled, marinated steak, expertly seasoned for an authentic flavor.
      $8.99
    • Grilled Shrimp

      Grilled shrimp, typically served with a blend of Mexican spices, accompanied by a side of Mexican rice and a selection of grilled vegetables.
      $8.99
    • Mixed Plate

      Skewered and grilled beef, chicken, and shrimp, typically served over Mexican rice, accompanied by a selection of vegetables and tortillas.
      $8.99
  • Lumpias

    • One Dozen Lumpia

      Hand-rolled lumpias filled with a blend of minced meat and finely chopped vegetables, wrapped in a thin, wheat flour pastry and deep-fried until golden and crisp.
      $9.99
  • Combo Deals

    • Carne Asada Torta & Soda

      Carne asada torta paired with your choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $9.25
    • Three Mini Tacos

      Rice and beans and soda.
      $6.99
    • Three Kabob Plate & Soda

      Three skewers of seasoned meat paired with your choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $9.25
    • One Dozen Lumpia & Soda

      12 crispy lumpia sided with choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite.
      $10.50
  • Extras

    • Sour Cream

      A smooth, tangy condiment, often used to enhance the flavors of Mexican dishes such as tacos and nachos.
      $0.99
    • Cheese

      Side of cheese typically includes a selection of shredded or melted cheese to complement your dish.
      $0.99
    • Guacamole

      Fresh, creamy avocado dip, seasoned with lime and cilantro. Perfect for sharing.
      $0.99
    • Carrots

      Carrots, often served pickled with jalapeños, embody a traditional Mexican side, subtly spiced for an added kick.
      $0.99
  • Drinks

    • Soda

      Soda selection featuring Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite.
      $1.25
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.00
    • Coconut Water

      Refreshingly pure coconut water, perfectly hydrating and energizing.
      $1.75
    • Coconut Juice

      A refreshing drink made with the natural juice from coconuts, often containing pieces of coconut pulp for added texture.
      $1.75
    • Bottled Drinks

      Assorted bottled beverages, including Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Sprite.
      $1.99
    • Thai Tea

      Creamy and sweet Thai beverage made with black tea, condensed milk, and aromatic spices.
      $2.50

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