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La Palapa

77 St. Marks Pl., New York, NY 10003
nr. First Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-777-2537 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
7.2 out of 10

9 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Mexican

Photo by Lauren Klain Carton

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Official Website

lapalapa.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at First Ave.; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$13.95-$21.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Delivery
Dine at the Bar
Lunch
Outdoor Dining
Take-Out
Teen Appeal
Delivery after 10pm

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 13th St., Ave. C to Broadway

Profile

The chef at this friendly East Village oasis grew up in Mexico, under the culinary spell of cookbook author and avid gardener Diana Kennedy. That might account for the menu's reliance on fresh herbs, and its creativity. Rices are flavored with tomato, saffron, and tomatillo; moles, concocted from sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and guajillo chiles. The skirt steak soaks up its tequila marinade, cactus comes in a casserole, and chiles rellenos float in tomato broth. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Chiles rellenos, $16.95; grilled skirt steak, $21.95

Reader Ratings

7.2

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

so many birthdays!

leahmm from 10002 | Posted on 4/20/09

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	6

Décor:	7

Value:	9

We went out for my friend's birthday dinner Saturday night and saw 2 or 3 other birthday dinners there, sweetened by the restaurant bringing trays of champagne flutes for the whole table. Everyone was happy with what they ordered (we...Read More

Great service and pretty decent food

uws_girl7531 from 10025 | Posted on 8/7/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	10

Décor:	8

Value:	8

I ate at La Palapa last night and I had probably the best service ive ever had, my waitress was so knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. I think the trick at La Palapa is to share dishes, the...Read More

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