La Palapa | Méxican Restaurant, Bar & Catering Menu

4.5
(1,175+ Reviews)
  • SEASONAL SPECIALS

    • ZUCHINNI & CORN CREAM SOUP

      $5.95
  • APPETIZERS

    • Empanada

      Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef, shrimp (ADD $1.00), plantain & cheese or veggies topped with our home-made green salsa and mole sauce… Provecho!!
      $5.45
      Empanada
    • Fresh Guacamole

      The best guac in the ‘burgh! Made right on the side of your table!
      $13.50
      Fresh Guacamole
    • Three to Share

      A trio of Salsas including Pico de gallo, Cheese Dip & Guacamole. Sharing is caring!
      $16.95
      Three to Share
    • Chips & Salsa

      Choose between pico de gallo, green salsa or red salsa with tortilla chips. (Add any extra salsa for $3.95)
      $6.95
      Chips & Salsa
    • Jalapeño Cheese Dip and chips

      Delicious mix of Queso Fresco, Mozzarella and American cheese with a touch of Jalapeño pepper. (Add Chorizo for $2.00)
      $10.50
      Jalapeño Cheese Dip and chips
    • Nachos Pollo

      Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and chicken. Perfect to share with friends!!
      $12.95
      Nachos Pollo
    • Nachos Beef

      Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and ground beef. Perfect to share with friends!!
      $14.95
      Nachos Beef
    • Nachos Pork

      Home-made tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream, jalapeño cheese dip, queso fresco and chipotle Pork. Perfect to share with friends!!
      $13.95
      Nachos Pork
  • SOUPS & SALADS

    • Sopa de Tortilla

      Garlic, cilantro and oregano based broth with tortilla chips and a poached egg
      $5.45
      Sopa de Tortilla
    • Sopa de Pescado

      Fish soup with tilapia and potatoes, prepared with onion, garlic, sour cream and fresh tomatoes - a special dish originating from the coast of Veracruz.
      $6.45
      Sopa de Pescado
    • Sopa de Verdura

      Our delicious home-made vegetable soup, green and yellow zucchini, broccoli and potatoes.
      $5.45
      Sopa de Verdura
    • Ensalada Palapa

      Our own salad creation with a bed of lettuce mix, cucumber, beets, onion, tomato, carrots, nopal (cactus), boiled egg and queso fresco.
      $11.50
      Ensalada Palapa
    • Avocado Salad

      Spring mix, cucumber, onion, tomato, red pepper, and a whole avocado, as refreshing as It sounds!
      $11.50
      Avocado Salad
  • THE CLASSICS!

    • FLAUTAS (TAQUITOS)

      Your choice of chicken, barbacoa or potatoes wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco and sour cream. Dish includes 4 flautas.
      $17.45
      FLAUTAS (TAQUITOS)
    • ENCHILADAS VERDES Y MOLE

      Three enchiladas with your choice of chicken, beef, mushroom or cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with green & mole sauce, sour cream, onion and queso fresco. The combination will make your mouth water!
      $16.45
      ENCHILADAS VERDES Y MOLE
    • ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS

      Three enchiladas with your choice of chicken, beef, mushroom or cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with our spicy Salsa Ranchera (banana pepper, roasted tomato, onion, garlic, and spices), pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco!
      $16.45
      ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS
    • FAJITAS NAYARIT

      Grilled fajitas mixed with peppers, mushrooms and pineapple... Yum!
      $16.45
  • OUR SPECIALTIES

    • BIRRIA

      Flavorful broth made with locally sourced beef short ribs, shank and chuck served with three tacos filled with the meat braised in the same broth. Remember to dunk your tacos in the soup for the ultimate experience! This plate does not have beans.
      $18.45
      BIRRIA
    • QUESABIRRIA

      Flavorful broth made with locally sourced beef short ribs, shank and chuck served with three tacos filled with the meat braised in the same broth and melted cheese. Remember to dunk your tacos in the soup for the ultimate experience! This plate does not have beans.
      $19.45
      QUESABIRRIA
    • TAMALES DINNER

      Two warm corn-based dough tamales wrapped in a cornhusk and steam cooked, topped with green or mole salsa– meat or vegetarian options available. Ask about what we are serving today!
      $15.45
      TAMALES DINNER
    • CARNE ASADA

      Tender and juicy Skirt Streak cooked to order with a grilled nopal (cactus), onion, queso fresco and jalapeño pepper. So tender…
      $24.95
      CARNE ASADA
    • CHAMORRO DE BORREGO EN GUAJILLO (LAMB SHANK)

      Slow roasted Lamb shank in guajillo chile sauce.
      $24.95
      CHAMORRO DE BORREGO EN GUAJILLO (LAMB SHANK)
    • MOLCAJETE MAR Y TIERRA

      A dish to share with grilled skirt steak, chicken breast, jumbo shrimp, jalapeño, bell peppers, onion, queso dip, green or ranchera Salsa, and tortillas.
      $35.95
      MOLCAJETE MAR Y TIERRA
  • VEGETARIAN DISHES

    • CHILES RELLENOS CON QUESO Y ESPINACA

      A flavorful Mexico City classic – poblano peppers stuffed with spinach and cheese, topped with our home-made green and mole sauce.
      $15.95
      CHILES RELLENOS CON QUESO Y ESPINACA
    • ENCHILADAS VERDES

      Three enchiladas with your choice of Soyrizo, mushroom, cheese, Mushroom+cheese or spinach+cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with green sauce, sour cream and queso fresco. The combination will make your mouth water!
      $16.95
      ENCHILADAS VERDES
    • ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS

      Three enchiladas with your choice of Soyrizo (vegan), mushroom (vegan), cheese, mushroom+cheese or spinach+cheese, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with our spicy Salsa Ranchera (banana pepper, roasted tomato, onion, garlic, and spices), pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco!
      $16.95
      ENCHILADAS RANCHERAS
    • TAMALES DINNER

      Two warm corn-based dough tamales wrapped in a cornhusk and steam cooked, topped with green or mole salsa– Ask about what we are serving today!
      $15.95
    • FLAUTAS DE PAPA

      Potatoes wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso fresco and sour cream. Dish includes 4 flautas.
      $17.45
      FLAUTAS DE PAPA
  • TACOS

    • 2 TACOS

      Two tacos served with your choice of Pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro, radish and onion with a lime on the side), grilled onion and potatoes on the side.
      $12.95
      2 TACOS
    • 3 TACOS

      Three tacos served with your choice of Pico de Gallo, sour cream and queso fresco, or ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro, radish and onion with a lime on the side), grilled onion and potatoes on the side.
      $15.95
      3 TACOS
    • 2 SPECIALTY TACOS

      Two tacos served ‘Mexican Style’ (cilantro and onion with a lime on the side) and a side of fresh radish and grilled onion and potatoes.
      $14.95
      2 SPECIALTY TACOS
    • 3 SPECIALTY TACOS

      $17.95
      3 SPECIALTY TACOS
  • QUESADILLA

    • SPECIALTY QUESADILLA

      Made with a big flour tortilla and served with a side of sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes.
      $17.45
    • GLUTEN FREE QUESADILLA

      Made with three 100% corn tortillas and served with a side of sour cream, Pico de Gallo, grilled onions and potatoes.
      $17.45
  • BURRITO

    Filled with a protein of your choice, rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese wrapped in a big flour tortilla and topped with our home-made Mole Sauce, Green Sauce, sour cream, queso fresco, a side of grilled onion and potatoes! Every bite is packed with flavor!
    • SPECIALTY BURRITO

      $17.95
    • BURRITO STEELERS

      Ground beef and chicken, rice, pinto beans, spinach, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese and spicy sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with our home-made Mole and Green Sauce. Every bite packed with flavor!
      $14.45
  • DESSERTS

    • FLAN NAPOLITANO

      Custard type of desert, traditional Mexican flan with vanilla, one of our specialties!
      $5.95
    • TAMAL DE ELOTE

      Warm corn-based dough filled with sweet corn, wrapped in a cornhusk and steam-cooked.
      $6.95
    • CHURROS

      Home-made pastry dough sticks covered with cinnamon, sugar and Ice cream on the side.
      $5.95
  • KIDS MENU

    • QUESADILLA

      Cheese, pinto beans or chicken quesadilla – Kids love them!
      $6.95
    • MINI BEEF NACHOS

      Tortilla chips topped with Ground beef, Cheese, Sour cream and Queso Fresco.
      $6.95
    • EMPANADA

      Wheat flour dough filled with chicken, ground beef or Cheese… Provecho!
      $6.95
    • SINCRONIZADA

      Ham and melted cheese between two warm flour tortillas
      $6.95
  • LENT MENU

    • CALDO DE CAMARON

      $15.95
    • CAMARONES A LA DIABLA

      $18.95
    • CAMARONES AL AJILLO

      $18.95
    • EMPANADA W/SHRIMP, MUSHROOM & CHEESE

      Wheat flour dough filled with shrimp, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese, a delicious lent snack.
      $5.95
    • SHRIMP FAJITA QUESADILLA

      Made with a 10" flour tortilla, and served with pico de gallo salsa, sour cream and french fries on the side.
      $17.95
    • SOPA DE PESCADO

      Fish soup with tilapia and potatoes, prepared with onion, garlic, and fresh tomato, a special dish originating from the coast of Veracruz.
      $5.95
    • TACOS DE PESCADO C/MOLE

      $17.95
    • TILAPIA A LA VERACRUZANA

      $17.95
  • EXTRAS

    • PINTO BEANS

      $3.35
    • RICE

      $3.35
    • MIX VEGGIES

      $4.85
    • ROASTED POTATOES

      $4.85
    • GUACAMOLE 8OZ

      $8.35
    • PICO DE GALLO

      $5.35
    • SOUR CREAM, SALSA OR TOPPING 1.5oz

      $1.50
    • PLANTAIN

      $5.35
    • CHILES TOREADOS

      $3.35
    • TORTILLAS

      $2.00
    • Jalapeno side.

      $0.95
    • Guac 2oz

      $2.50
    • Side sour cream

      $0.95
    • side pico 2oz

      $0.95
    • salsa picosa 2oz

      $0.95
    • Cheese Dip 4oz

      $3.40
  • BRUNCH

    • BREAKFAST TACOS

      Two tacos made with your choice of scrambled eggs and bacon, or eggs and chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
      $9.00
    • BREAKFAST TACOS

      Three tacos made with your choice of scrambled eggs and bacon, or eggs and chorizo, sour cream, queso fresco and pico de gallo.
      $13.00
    • BREAKFAST GORDITA

      Home-made round corn dough cut in half, and filled with your choice of Machaca con huevo (eggs and shredded beef), or huevos al pastor (eggs and marinated pork), lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco on top.
      $8.00
    • MOLLETES VEGETARIAN

      4 Bolillo bread halfs, 2 filled with refried beans, 2 pieces with poblano pepper and otatoes and all four topped with melted cheese, Pico de Gallo on the side - a favorite of kids and adults, too!
      $12.50
    • MOLLETES MEAT

      4 Bolillo bread halfs filled with refried beans, and bacon, topped with melted cheese and Pico de Gallo on the side - a favorite of kids and adults, too!
      $14.50
    • VEGETARIAN OMELET

      Three egg omelet with Poblano pepper, spinach and queso fresco, comes with pinto beans and roasted potatoes.
      $13.50
    • RANCHERO OMELET

      Three egg omelet with chorizo, potatoes, onion and mozzarella cheese. Comes with refried beans and roasted potatoes on the side.
      $14.50
    • FAJITA OMELET

      Three egg omelet with Chicken or steak fajita and mozzarella cheese. Comes with pinto beans and roasted potatoes on the side.
      $15.95
    • CHILAQUILES

      Tortilla chips mixed with mild tomatillo green sauce or spicy Ranchero red sauce, fresh onion, sour cream and queso fresco with your choice of chicken, eggs or steak. Comes with a side of refried beans and roasted potatoes. Just the right mix of flavors!
      $12.95
    • HUEVOS RANCHEROS

      Two tortillas with refried beans and two eggs on top, a classic brunch dish at every home in Mexico City. Comes with a side of refried beans and roasted potatoes.
      $13.50
    • HUEVOS PALAPA

      Two scrambled or sunny side-up eggs with your choice of bacon or Mexican chorizo, roasted potatoes and refried beans on the side, corn tortillas or toast under request.
      $12.50
    • HUEVOS PASTOR

      Two scrambled eggs with pastor (Marinated pork with Achiote and Pineapple), refried beans, roasted potatoes, and toast or corn tortillas.
      $12.95
    • MACHACA CON HUEVO

      Two scrambled eggs with shredded beef, refried beans, roasted potatoes, and toast or corn tortillas.
      $12.95
    • BREAKFAST BURRITO

      Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and spinach. Everything inside a Big flour tortilla and topped with our green salsa and mole sauce, or if you prefer, we can top it with our jalapeño cheese dip sauce instead!
      $12.50
    • WAFFLE

      Delicious crisp waffle topped with powdered sugar, blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream. Maple syrup, strawberry jam or chocolate syrup under request.
      $5.25
    • MENUDO

      $16.00
  • SOFT DRINKS

    • JARRITOS

      ASK FOR THE FLAVORS WE HAVE TODAY
      $3.50
    • MEXICAN COCA-COLA

      $3.50
    • Soda Empleado

      $2.00

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