La Palapa Cocina Mexicana
New York, NY 10003-7945
Phone: (646) 402-6935
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 1st Avenue
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12pm-12am, Sat-Sun 11am-12am
Message from La Palapa Cocina Mexicana
Home of Authentic Mexican-Style and Regional Home Cooking
- East & West Side Locations
- Extensive Tequila Selection
- Private Parties & Catering
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Editorial Review for La Palapa Cocina Mexicana – by Rachel King
The Scene
Soothing lighting and casual decor combine to create a calm, low-key atmosphere, with a full bar and outdoor seating.
The Food
This is the kind of sophisticated Mexican cuisine that should have made inroads in New York long ago. You won't even miss the free all-you-can-eat chips, since there's no point in squandering your appetite on such trifles when you can savor sprightly, tangy seviche instead. Among the entrees, choose the duck with mole; it manages to be as voluptuous as a hot-fudge sundae, without tasting the tiniest bit sweet. The catfish tamal disappoints, however. For dessert, try the chocolate torte or better yet, the praline cheesecake.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkAmong the assorted frozen margaritas, the mango with a chili-salt rim is best.
Save MoneyIf you BYOB on Monday, there's no corkage fee.
User Reviews for La Palapa Cocina Mexicana
04/24/2008 Posted by NorCal2NYC
I LOVE this place. There white sangria is sooo good. When you order a glass it actually comes in a little pitcher which will give you about 2.5-3 glasses. The happy hour bar food is yummy and small. But it only cost about $3.00 so just order 2 at a time. The menu is creative enough for the food lover but has good standards that your mother from the suburbs would love. They use real fruit purees for their margaritas, not some nasty corn syrup like other places. They also have brunch specials at good prices. The one thing that I don't like is that you have to pay for your chips and salsa. But when you order it they bring you 3 different types of salsa and good quality chips. Every time someone from out of town comes to visit me I bring them here. And they have all loved it. The other location is just as good. The service has always been great. I have made brunch reservations for a big party here once and we had no problems. People from out of town might consider this place expensive. But for a local New Yorker with the love of food and dining out the prices will seem normal.
Pros: White Sangria, 2 locations
Cons: You have to pay for your chips and salsa.
02/15/2008 Posted by gibby07
I went with a group of 6 people to La Palapa last Saturday night. We waited over an hour and a half for our main courses and half the table received their meals 30 minutes before the rest of the table. When we finally received our dinners the food was cold and way over salted. The server was nice but SLOW. I have been to La Palapa during the week and it is much better. Definately avoid on Saturday nights.
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