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La Palapa Menu

  • Takeout Available | Delivery Available
  • Delivery Payment:
    $15 minimum
  • Delivery Hours:
    Daily, 5pm-10pm
  • Delivery Area:
    Houston St. to 13th St., Ave. C to Broadway

lunch

snacks & little whims
Sopa de la casa: Pozole Rojo hominy corn and chicken in a zesty chile guajillo broth accompanies by avocado radishes oregano and fresh lime       7.95
Guacamole Y Totopos mashed avocado with cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       8.95
Salsa Y Totopos pico de gallo salsa with cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       6.95
Jicama Picante la plaza style crisp jicama seasoned with chile piquin lime and salt       7.95
Elote del Mercado market style corn on the cod with lime mayo chile piquin and queso cotija       5.95
Platanos con Crema sweet plantains with crema and homemade queso fresco       6.95
Tamal de Rajas con Queso Cotija Anejo Y Pipian Verde corn masa baked with chile poblano sweet onion queso cotija and toasted green pumpkin seed and tomatillo pipian       8.95
Crepas de Huitlacoche traditional dish of huitlacoche "corn mushroom" black gold of the aztecs delicately folded into crepes with poblano crema and baked with sharp mexican chihuahua cheese       11.95
Queso Fundido con Rajas Poblanas roasted poblano chile sweet onion baked with cheese cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Queso Fundido con Chorizo Casero our homemade chorizo baked with cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Taquitos de Papa con Salsa de Chile de Arbol crisped corn tortillas filled with potato and chile poblano with chile de arbol salsa, mexican crema and guacamole       8.95
Chalupas con Chorizo Casero "little boats" of corn masa with homemade chorizo guacamole, black beans queso fresco and crema vegetarian on your request       9.95
huevos y desayuno
Eggs Mexican Breakfast All Day
Huevos a la Mexicana mexican style eggs scrambled with tomato onion and chile jalapeno with guacamole and frijoles refritos topped with homemade queso fresco served with warm corn tortillas       9.95
Huevos Rancheros con Salsa Verde a house specialty two eggs on crisp corn tortillas piled high with frijoles refritos salsa verde crema queso fresco and guacamole       10.95
Huevos Choriqueso eggs scrambled with chile guajillo spiked chorizo and two cheeses homemade queso fresco and monterrey jack cheese guacamole frijoles refritos served with corn tortillas       10.95
salads
Ensalada de la Casa seasonal greens tossed with homemade queso fresco fresh oregano vinaigrette       6.95
Ensalada Romantica romaine hearts avocado roasted red beets queso fresco dried cranberries and roasted pine nuts with a cumin and lime dressing       9.95
Ensalada Cesar Cardini invented by cesar cardini in tijuana mexico during the time of prohibition crisp romaine hearts tossed with light olive oil and anchovy dressing with toasted pine nuts toasted croutons and queso anejo       8.95
Add Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Chicken       11.95
Grilled Steak       15.95
Ensalada de Palmitos Y Aguacate salad of hearts of palm avocado tomato seasoned croutons and mixed greens with fresh oregano vinaigrette       9.95
Add Grilled Shrimp or Chicken       11.95
Add Grilled Steak       15.95
Ensalada de Nopales grilled nopal cactus with radish mixed green and home made queso fresco and tossed with fresh lime       8.95
sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served on Fresh Bolillo Roll
Torta de Pescado crisped tilapia filet with a fresh lime-crema yucatecan style salsa xnipec of pickled red onion and chile habanero with lettuce served with chile dusted papas fritas or frijoles refritos       13.95
Molletes refried vegetarian pinto bean sandwich home made queso fresco monterrey jack cheese and pico de gallo with mixed greens dressed with fresh oregano vinaigrette       9.95
Add Homemade Chorizo       10.95
Torta de Pollo grilled chicken breast with melted monterrey jack cheese pico de gallo and fresh guacamole choice of frijoles refritos or chile papas fritas       11.95
Pepito grilled tequila and lime marinated skirt steak with avocado lettuce tomato pickled jalapeno rajas and a smoky chipotle crema choice of frijoles refritos or chile dusted papas fritas       14.95
specialties of the house
Enchiladas de Pollo Verdes o Mole Rojo chicken enchiladas topped with queso fresco crema and onion in a choice of salsa verde or morelos style red mole       15.95
Enchiladas de Hongos Verdes o Mole Rojo vegetarian enchiladas of mushrooms with queso fresco crema and onion in a choice of salsa verde or morelos style red mole       14.95
Chilaquiles Verdes corn tortillas covered in cooked salsa verde with queso fresco sweet onion epazote radishes and mexican crema       8.95
Add Grilled Chicken or Two Eggs       11.95
Add Grilled Steak and Eggs       15.95
Chile Relleno roasted chile poblano stuffed with queso fresco and queso cotija anejo lightly battered in a spiced tomato sauce with red tomato rice and frijoles refritos       15.95
Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeno Torreados grilled choice cut skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila roasted onions and jalapenos red tomato rice and charros beans       21.95
Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla con Crema de Poblana Y Esquites grilled chicken with poblano crema and corn kernels served with red tomato rice and black beans       14.95
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo shrimp with olden garlic cloves red tomato rice and frijoles refritos       16.95
Camarones con Mole Rojo de Morelos shrimp in a morelos style red chile mole with red tomato rice and frijoles with queso fresco       17.95
taqueria - taco $5.95 each
Mexico City Style Taco and quesadillas. Traditional Tacos Freshly Made With Soft Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of Filling
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano and sweet onion      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled marinated skirt steak       (add) 1
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with sweet onion and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with poblano      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn sauteed with epazote      
taqueria - quesadillas $6.95 each
Choice of One
Quesadilla Sencilla simply the best homemade queso fresco cotija añejo monterrey jack cheese      
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled marinated skirt steak add       1
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with garlic and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with poblano      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn sauteed with epazote      

lunch special menu #1

Monday-friday Lunch Special $12.95. Choose One

Sopa de la casa: Pozole Rojo hominy corn, chicken soup in a zesty broth accompanied by avocado radishes oregano and fresh lime      
Taco de Tinga de Pollo chipotle barbecued chicken taco freshly made with soft corn tortillas      
Quesadilla Sencilla grilled flour tortillas stuffed with our three cheeses: anejo, monterrey jack and homemade queso fresco      
Dessert juan's flan de kahlua      

lunch special menu #2

Ensalada de la Casa mixed greens and radishes tossed with oregano vinaigrette      
Enchilada de Hongos Verde or Mole Rojo spicy vegetarian enchilada of mushroom in tomatillo green sauces or a delicious red mole with queso fresco mexican cream and sweet onion with red tomato rice and black beans      
Dessert juan's flan de kahlua      

dinner

snacks & little whims
Sopa de la casa: Pozole Rojo hominy corn and chicken in a zesty chile guajillo broth accompanies by avocado radishes oregano and fresh lime       7.95
Guacamole Y Totopos mashed avocado with cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       8.95
Salsa Y Totopos pico de gallo salsa with cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       6.95
Jicama Picante la plaza style crisp jicama seasoned with chile piquin lime and salt       7.95
Elote del Mercado market style corn on the cod with lime mayo chile piquin and queso cotija       5.95
Platanos con Crema sweet plantains with crema and homemade queso fresco       6.95
Tamal de Rajas con Queso Cotija Anejo Y Pipian Verde corn masa baked with poblano sweet onion mexican cheese and toasted green pumpkin seed and tomatillo pipian       8.95
Doraditas de Masa Verde de Nopal Rellenas de Tinga de Pollo two golden crisped corn and fresh nopal cactus masa turnovers stuffed with queso chihuahua and smoky chipotle barbecued chicken served guacamole and crema de chipotle       9.95
Tamal de Vagre traditional pre-columbian specialty spiced catfish and cactus paddles baked in a cornhusk and spiced with fresh epazote leaves and chile jalapeno       8.95
Setas a la Diabla wild mushrooms stewed with chiles ancho and pasilla for a "hell hot" sauce with a basket of warm corn tortillas great to share       8.95
Crepas de Huitlacoche traditional dish of huitlacoche "corn mushroom" black gold of the aztecs delicately folded into crepes with poblano crema and baked with sharp mexican chihuahua cheese       11.95
Queso Fundido con Rajas Poblanas roasted poblano chile sweet onion baked with cheese cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Queso Fundido con Chorizo Casero our homemade chorizo baked with cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Taquitos de Papa con Salsa de Chile de Arbol crisped corn tortillas filled with potato and chile poblano with chile de arbol salsa, mexican crema and guacamole       8.95
Chalupas con Chorizo Casero "little boats" of corn masa with homemade chorizo guacamole, black beans queso fresco and crema vegetarian on your request       9.95
salads
Ensalada Romantica romaine hearts avocado roasted red beets queso fresco dried cranberries an toasted pine nuts with a cumin and lime dressing       9.95
Ensalada Cesar Cardini invented by cesar cardini in tijuana mexico during the time of prohibition crisp romaine hearts tossed with light olive oil and anchovy dressing with toasted pine nuts toasted croutons and queso anejo       8.95
Add Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Chicken       11.95
Grilled Steak       15.95
Ensalada de Palmitos Y Agucate salad of hearts of palm avocado tomato seasoned croutons and mixed greens with fresh oregano vinaigrette       8.95
Add Grilled Shrimp or Chicken       11.95
Grilled Steam       15.95
Ensalada de la Casa seasonal greens and radishes tossed with fresh oregano vinaigrette       6.95
Ensalada de Nopales grilled cactus and radish salad with mixed greens dressed with fresh lime juice and homemade natural queso fresco       8.95
taqueria - taco $5.95 each
Mexico City Style Tacos and quesadillas. Traditional Tacos Freshly Made With Soft Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of Filling
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano and sweet onion      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled marinated skirt steak      
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with sweet onion and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with poblano      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn sauteed with epazote      
taqueria- quesadillas $6.95 each
Grilled Flour Tortillas With Our Three cheeses: Homemade Queso fresco, Cotija Anejo and Monterrey Jack Cheese
Quesadilla Sencilla simply the best homemade queso fresco cotija anejo monterrey jack cheese      
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled marinated skirt steak      
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with garlic and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with poblano      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn sauteed with epazote      
entrees
Pollo con Platanos Y Salsa Verde grilled chicken breast with a green tomatillo salsa sweet plantains baked rice tortita and black beans       17.95
Pato al Mole Negro Oaxaqueno grilled tender duck breast in a rich black mole typical of oaxaca made from 26 ingredients red tomato rice and swiss chard       20.95
Chile Relleno roasted poblano chile stuffed with home made queso fresco and queso anejo lightly battered and baked in a spiced tomato sauce with black beans and red rice       17.95
Tacos de Pescado con Crema de Chipotle Y Guacasalsa three soft tacos of chile rubbed tilapia filet with a smoky chipotle crema and an avocado tomatillo salsa with crisped chile pasilla red tomato rice and black beans       18.95
Camarones a la Diabla shrimp with a "devilishly" spicy sauce of chile ancho and chile pasilla refried vegetarian pinto beans and red tomato rice       18.95
Camarones con Mole Rojo de Morelos shrimp with a deep red chile mole typical of the state of morelos red tomato rice and refried vegetarian pinto beans       18.95
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo shrimp with a delicious sauce of golden garlic cloves red rice and black beans       17.95
Pescado a la Talla "zihuatanejo" traditional on the pacific coast chile guajillo and achiote barbequed farm raised catfish saffron rice and sauteed green beans       17.95
Camarones en Salsa de Tamarindo shrimp with chile ancho pasilla and tamarind saffron rice and sauteed green beans       18.95
Pescado al Pipian Verde baked tilapia filet with yucatecan toasted green pumpkin seed sauce with roasted chile serrano saffron rice and sauteed swiss chard       18.95
Plato Vegetariano Azteca la palapa's vegetarian plate three potato taquitos with guacamole salsa de arbol dipping salsa rice tortita grilled cactus paddle and black beans       17.95
Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeno Torreados grilled skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila with roasted onions and jalapenos green rice and charros beans       21.95
Enchiladas de Pollo Verdes chicken enchiladas in a tomatillo green sauce with homemade queso fresco mexican crema and sweet vidalia onion       17.95
Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Rojo chicken enchiladas in a rich red mole from the state of morelos homemade queso fresco crema and sweet onion       17.95
Barbacoa de Cordero al Chile Ancho Estilo Catalina barbecued lamb shank braised with chile ancho and avocado leaves guacamole black beans and red rice       19.95
Chuleta en Salsa Pibil double cut pork chop grilled in a yucatecan achiote barbeque with salsa xnipec of chile habanero and pickled red onion chayote and jalapenos in a spicy crema red tomato rice       20.95

brunch

eggs & breakfast
Egg Whites Only to Any Egg Dish Add $1.50
Pan Frances Estilo Torrejas mexican style french toast, bolillo mexican bread in a vanilla batter, with piloncillo, cinnamon syrup and sliced bananas       9.95
Huevos a la Mexicana eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, jalapeno and guacamole, black beans with homemade queso fresco and warm corn tortillas       9.95
Huevos Rancheros con Salsa Verde two eggs atop crisp corn tortillas with black beans, green tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco and guacamole       10.95
Omelet de Chorizo omelet of home made chile guajillo spiked chorizo and monterrey jack cheese topped with salsa de chile de arbol, served with papas poblanas and warm corn tortillas       9.95
Omelet de Rajas Poblanas omelet of chile poblano, sweet onion and monterrey jack cheese topped with crema de poblanos served with papas poblanas and warm corn tortillas       9.95
Bistec con Huevos grilled tequila marinated skirt steak and two eggs any style with roasted poblano rajas and papas poblano rajas and papas poblanas and guacamole       15.95
Chilaquiles Verdes corn tortilla casserole smothered in green tomatillo salsa, sweet onion, epazote, crema and queso fresco       8.95
Add Grilled Chicken or Two Eggs       11.95
Add Grilled Steak and Eggs       15.95
Huevos en Chalupas con Chorizo Y Crema de Chile Poblano "little boats: of corn masa topped with chile guajillo chorizo, poached eggs and poblano crema with papas poblanas       11.95
Huevos Choriqueso scrambled eggs with our homemade chorizo, queso fresco and monterrey jack cheese, guacamole, black beans and warm corn tortillas       10.95
Huevos Tapatios traditional in the style of guadalajara, two eggs any style with a fresh tomatillo salsa accompanied by homemade spicy chorizo, grilled cactus, cebolla en escabeche, pickled red onions, guacamole and corn tortillas       11.95
Huevos Motulenos a yucatecan specialty, two eggs atop crisp corn tortillas in a sauce of fresh sweet peas, smoked ham and charred tomato with pinto beans, sweet plantains, queso fresco and crema       11.95
snacks & little whims
Sopa de la Casa Pozole Rojo hominy corn chicken soup in a zesty chile guajillo broth accompanied by avocado radishes oregano and fresh lime       7.95
Guacamole Y Totopos mashed avocado with home style cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       8.95
Salsa Y Totopos pico de gallo salsa with home style cumin spiced blue and yellow corn chips       8.95
Jicama Picante la plaza style crisp jicama seasoned with chile piquin lime and salt       7.95
Elote del Mercado market style corn on the cob with lime mayo chile piquin and queso cotija       5.95
Tamal de Rajas con Queso Cotija Anejo Y Pipian Verde corn masa baked with chile poblano sweet onion queso cotija and toasted green pumpkin seed and tomatillo pipian       8.95
Crepas de Huitlacoche traditional dish of huitlacoche "corn mushrooms" black gold of the aztec delicately folded into crepes with poblano crema and baked with sharp mexican chihuahua cheese       11.95
Queso Fundido con Rajas Poblanas roasted poblano chile sweet onion baked with cheese cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Queso Fundido con Chorizo Casero homemade chile guajillo spiked chorizo baked with cotija anejo and monterrey jack cheese served with warm tortillas great to share       10.95
Taquitos de Papa con Salsa de Chile de Arbol crisped corn tortilla filled with potato and chile poblano with a spicy chile de arbol dipping sauce mexican crema and guacamole       8.95
Chalupas con Chorizo Casero "little boats" of corn masa stuffed with homemade chorizo guacamole black beans queso fresco and crema vegetarian at your request       9.95
salads
Ensalada Cesar Cardini invented by cesar cardini in tijuana mexico crisp romaine hearts tossed with extra virgin olive oil and anchovy dressing toasted pine nuts toasted croutons and queso anejo       8.95
Add Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Chicken       11.95
Grilled Tequila and Lime Marinated Steak       15.95
Ensalada Romantica romaine hearts avocado roasted red beets queso fresco dried cranberries and toasted pine nuts with a cumin and lime dressing       9.95
Ensalada de Palmitos Y Aguacate salad of hearts of palm avocado tomato seasoned croutons and mixed greens with fresh oregano vinaigrette       8.95
Ensalada de la Casa seasonal greens and radishes tossed with fresh oregano vinaigrette       6.95
Ensalada de Nopales grilled cactus and radish salad with mixed greens dressed with fresh lime and home made queso fresco       8.95
sandwiches & house specialties
Molletes refried vegetarian pinto bean sandwich home made queso fresco monterrey jack cheese and pico de gallo with mixed greens dressed with fresh oregano vinaigrette       9.95
Add Homemade Chile Guajillo Chorizo       10.95
Torta de Pollo grilled marinated chicken breast sandwich with monterrey jack cheese pico de gallo and fresh guacamole choice of arroz y frijoles or chile dusted papas fritas       11.95
Pepito grilled tequila and lime marinated skirt steak sandwich with avocado lettuce tomato pickled jalapeno and smoky chipotle crema choice of arroz y frijoles or chile dusted papas fritas       14.95
Enchiladas de Pollo Verdes o Mole Rojo chicken enchiladas with queso fresco crema and sweet onion in a choice of tomatillo green salsa or a morelos style red mole       14.95
Enchiladas de Hongos Verdes o Mole Rojo vegetarian enchiladas of mushrooms with queso fresco crema and onion in a choice of tomatillo green salsa or morelos style red mole       13.95
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo shrimp with golden garlic cloves red rice and black beans       16.95
Chile Relleno roasted poblano chile stuffed with queso fresco and queso cotija anejo lightly battered in a spiced tomato sauce with red tomato rice and black beans       15.95
Pechuga de Pollo a la Parrilla con Crema de Poblano Y Esquites grilled chicken with poblano crema and fresh corn kernels served with red tomato rice and black beans       14.95
taqueria - tacos $4.95 each
Mexico City Style Tacos and quesadillas. Traditional Tacos Freshly Made With Soft Corn Tortillas and Your Choice of Filling
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano and sweet onion      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled tequila and lime marinated skirt steak add       1
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with garlic and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with chile poblano and salsa xnipec of pickled red onion      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn with epazote      
taqueria - quesadillas $5.95 each
Grilled Flour Tortillas With Our Three Cheeses: Homemade Queso fresco, Cotija Anejo and Monterrey Jack cheeses
Quesadilla Sencilla simply the best homemade queso fresco cotija anejo monterrey jack cheese      
Al Pastor de Pork roasted pineapple chile rubbed pork      
Rajitas Poblanas roasted chile poblano and sweet onion      
Tinga de Pollo chile chipotle barbequed chicken      
Bistec char-grilled tequila and lime marinated skirt steak add       1
Chorizo homemade chile guajillo sausage      
Hongos mushrooms with garlic and epazote      
Camarones shrimp with poblano and salsa xnipec of pickled red onion      
Esquites de Elote Y Epazote corn with epazote      
brunch sides
Pan de Elote freshly baked cornbread full of sweet corn kernels and chile poblano served with a smoky chile chipotle honey       5.95
Papas Poblanas new potatoes with chile poblano and sweet onions       4.95
Platanos con Crema Y Queso delicate sweet plantains with mexican crema and queso fresco       6.95
aguas frescas
Non-alcoholic Refreshments
Tamarind, hibiscus, Limeade       3.75
House Made Ginger Ale       3.75
Organic Pomegranate Juice       4.75
Pineapple, Cranberry Orange Juice       2.75
cafecitos
Choice of One
Cafe de Olla a mexican specialty coffee slowly brewed with piloncillo raw sugar cinnamon and orange peel       2.50
Cafe con Leche       3.75
Cappuccino       3.50
Espresso       3
Espresso Double       5
Chocolate Mexicano "la abuelita" a steaming mug of hot chocolate milk       3.75

special brunch cocktails

Bloody Maria      
La Especial de la Casa silver tequila and spiced tomato juice in a tall chile-piquin rimmed glass with spicy escabeche pickles       9
Tequila con Sangrita tequila shot and a chile tomato chaser       8
Absolut Citron Mary absolut citron vodka and spiced tomato juice fresh lime and spicy escabeche pickles       8
La Palapa Prosecco Mimosa blood orange with mionetto prosecco       10
Ginger Proseccotini ginger with a mionetto prosecco       10
Chelada corona sol or negra modelo with lime juice and ice salted glass       6
Michelada corona sol or negra modelo with lime juice ice salsa maggi, salsa valentina chile piquin salted glass       6

brunch special $14.95

Choose One

Fresh Lime Frozen Margarita      
Sauza Bloody Maria      
Dos Xx Amber or Lager Draft and a Shot of Tequila Gold      
Mimosa      
Orange Juice      
Fruta del Dia fresh fruit of the day      
Pan Frances Estilo Torrejas mexican style french toast topped with piloncillo cinnamon syrup and banana      
Huevos a la Mexicana eggs scrambled with tomato, onion jalapeno guacamole black beans and warm corn tortillas      
Huevos Rancheros Verdes two eggs a top crisp corn tortillas piled high with black beans green tomatillo sauce crema queso fresco and guacamole      
Molletes vegetarian pinto beans sandwich queso fresco monterrey jack cheese and pico de gallo mixed greens dressed with fresh oregano vinaigrette      
Moka D'oro Coffee or Pot of Tea      

Saturday and Sunday

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