Good food. tacos salsas taste good, meat was seasoned well. Their tortillas taste amazing. And their Churros are very delicious. Come on taco Tuesday, they have a great deal! read more

La Palapa - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Bartender Karissa was great! Drinks were awesome. Had the chimi chimi for the first time and it was delicious

This place came very close to hitting all of the marks for me. The atmosphere was very fun, the food was great, and the workers were kind. I ordered the taco plate (chorizo, birria, and asada. Each of the tacos were delicious in their own ways. Where they fell short in my eyes was the rice and beans. They also don't let you get different meats in each of your enchiladas which was disappointing. I thought it was very good however, and could totally see my self going back. read more

La Palapa - Taco plate (chorizo, birria, asada) - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Delicious delicious delicious. Love their michiladas. Everything is good. Service was good. Food was delicious. Will return. Just amazing read more

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My husband and I were very excited to try La Palapa tonight. Unfortunately, after OVER AN HOUR we left with only trying their queso. Our food order never got put in by our waitress so we didn't get to experience the food. I had to remind her about our queso or we wouldn't have gotten it either. So sad! On top of that there was no apology and a manager never came over to talk to us. Strange! We won't be returning. read more

Tried this for the first time tonight! the atmosphere is beautiful and clean. The service is rly attentive but they got my margarita wrong, not a huge deal. The food is good but i've had better mexican food. Their online menu doesn't match the in-house menu. Overall it's a good place to eat and they definitely have a menu of things i haven't seen everywhere. read more

La Palapa - Chimichanguitas - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Food is very DELICIOUS and AUTHENTIC to Jalisco Mexican Food! La Orchata, Limonada and Jamaica drinks taste good and comparable to the ones from Mexico. You will not be dissatisfied or disappointed. Great Hospitality, nice people, smiles and the place looks very modern and is very clean. Both English and Spanish is spoken. **Do bring a sweater or jacket because they do have cold air conditioner on** read more

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I had been here once before but couldn't remember if I liked it so I tried it again. It didn't take long to figure it out. I don't like the salsa. There are three, and none work for me. I like to put salsa on my entree and these don't work for that. Too hot, and not the best flavor. We ordered the queso flameado to start, but it didnt come out until well after our entrees so we didn't end up eating it. I had the cheese stuffed poblano, and it was really good. But without salsa to pour over it, it was a little disappointing. It was Mother's Day, so the service wasn't great. I'd like to say I'll be back, but salsa is a big deal for me and I'm not a fan of theirs. There were two different sources of music, and they were both too loud. The server mentioned everyone was working doubles, but she was still prompt and friendly. read more

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Food was cold and greasy. Waitress was not worried about our service, never checked on us. If I could leave zero stars I would. Was our first and last visit. read more

If I could give this place a zero I would . I'll never come back to this place and it was my first time there. I have never felt more single out by wait staff in my life and or the management. Paid a 7 dollar tab paying with an older 100 dollar bill, waiting to receive the change I look over and see 5 employees standing around holding the said 100$ bill in the air and passing it around as if it was counter fit. Not sure how they check bills at this place but it was vey unprofessional. Not to mention the wait time to have a server come to the table and even get a drink was way too long. read more

Really good atmosphere with quick & very friendly service. The Carne Guisada is very tender and flavorful, queso is good too and you get a really big portion. They also have an extensive drink menu & competitive specials. read more

Genesis is the best server ever! Food was amazing and very quickly served! New fave Mexican place.

I know I only gave this place a two star. The reason I gave two stars was the service was great. If it's the food I would have given "0" stars. I had a Chile Relleno, the batter on the outside was chewy and hard. It was like it was made a month ago. And refried three or four times. But being fair, that was the only thing I had. Besides that the ambiance and drinks was good. Other items may be fine. read more

La Palapa - Chile Relleno, this is the reason for a Two star. The batter on the out side was chewy and hard. - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The food was greasy and the drinks were awful. They could not make a margarita right.

From out of town for a soccer game, cold night wife wanted some Caldo, told her that's gonna be hard to find last min, google Mexican restaurant and this popped up the closest. To her surprise they served it. The restaurant is well let and beautiful inside with a lot of TVs, Service was awesome from host to our waitress, was a win on receipt her name is Charlie. All types plates From seafood, steaks taco's enchiladas and specialty plates were delicious, drinks out of this world a must stop if in read more

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Had lunch here for the first time-Food had no test way to much lime and salsa's was awful and we found hair in our food, queso was watery and worse of all manger doesn't seem to care and the next day felt like food poisoning. Don't recommend this place this was our first time and will be our last time. read more

Marketing 10/10, Food was terrible, I can't even rate it. They need to get better meat quality and better sauce for whatever they dunk these birria tacos in. Cheese was trash. Beans are canned. And I was missing items like my consume. I will say the service and ambiance was nice though, like it should be. But the food was not good, and this comes from a true mexican. If you're gonna be pricing people like this you have to have better quality food! read more

Pretty good! My partner and I had the shrimp fajitas, chile relleno, and cheese enchiladas, and they were all good. Nothing extra special, but delicious comfort food with very friendly staff. Large portions too for a good price. The restaurant is cute as well and well decorated. read more

La Palapa - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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The first time we ate here a couple of months ago, the mole sauce made me sick, but I think it's an allergy, so we decided to give them a second chance, and no mole this time. Instead I got the beef fajita tacos and my husband got the Burrito Especial. The burrito was huge and delicious, but no beans on the side, so slight disappointment for him. My tacos, on the other hand were tough, cold, cheeseless and tasteless. Even the tortillas were cold and blah. Service was great, atmosphere was friendly, but they desperately need to improve in the food prep area. read more

The cutest decor and the best drink menu in Lubbock!!!! Carne guisada plate was to die for. Service was extremely fast and kind. Only deducting a star because the tortillas aren't great but everything else is!! read more

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The restaurant is decorated nicely. Not overboard with the minutiae. The music wasn't too loud either so you can actually have a conversation without yelling. The service was prompt and friendly! We ordered the queso flameado with steak which was table-side served. Not much flair too it but it was cool for the kids to experience. I ordered the carne guisada (which is always an indicator for me of a good or bad Mexican food place) and 2 "tamals" on the side. The guisada was cooked perfectly. No fatty chunks floating around, the meat was fork tender. I was happy about that but the flavor was lacking a bit. I sauced it up with the jalapeño and habanero sauces and that helped. I probably wouldn't order it again BUT the "tamals" were fantastic! I could eat them everyday and I just might. Our kids enjoyed their tacos and quesadillas. My wife enjoyed her meal so overall we will definitely recommend this place and return soon. I'm ready to try everything on the menu now. Good job to everyone there!! read more

Breakfast I Do not recommend. Raw bacon and they do not know how to cook eggs. Burnt the pancakes and tortillas. Maybe lunch or dinner is there forte but not breakfast. read more

The aesthetic is pretty! The staff is attentive!!My waitress was Lourdes and she was very helpful when I asked questions regarding the new menu. The pricing is decent for the amount of food you receive. Maria came and introduced herself to the table and made my family feel very welcomed. I would eat here again highly recommend!!! read more

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Had the birria ramen and it was fantastic! Our bartender was wonderful, very attentive and accommodating. Never had an empty glass. We will be here for the drink specials and the bartenders service! read more

La Palapa - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Jackie is wonderful!!! Fast service and very kind! I hope she is my waitress next time!

AMAZING food and service. We had the Baja shrimp tacos and birria tacos with rice, refried beans, and poblano Mac and cheese! Also had the churros. Everything was so delicious and fresh. We will absolutely be going back. read more

I was a little worried since they got two bad reviews. The food was great! Probably the competition trying them out. The I took pictures of our dishes, luckily before we began eating. The inside is a little small. The food is fresh and taste good. I only expect this place to get better as time goes on. Great edition to the Lubbock Foodie scene. My wife and another customer said the sea food soup was spicy and had to add a lot of salt for taste, I agreed with their thoughts. Just needs a little more chicken base and would be great. Plus the waitress was so nice to give my son some ice cream as a treat. Wonderful place and staff. Can't wait to come back. read more

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It's more about the atmosphere than quality food. The waiter was nice enough I guess. Pretty sad we live in a world where "they weren't rude" is as good as it gets. read more

I've been here two days in a row! Food is great! Ceviche is amazing. Vivian was a wonderful, friendly server. Don't forget your to-go box on the table. ‍ read more

La Palapa - Guacamole with beef and chicarones. - Mexican Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

We waited for our food while we waited food was sent back due to flies in the menudo to the table next to us and our food came out cold sour beans burnt... it was crazy they took all of our food back to remake but we didn't want it back! The cheese was sour, the chili rellano was idk as small as the palm of your hand if that. The dough for it was so slimy... nope never again read more

Update: The last time I went to La Palapa I asked if they could chop that meat for my spaghetti, and they were happy to do it. Really, really great food, and the service has been great through three trips to La Palapa. read more

Came in for the 1st time today, and food was was very, very good! Probably the best beans I have EVER eaten! Reminded me of my mamas! Only "problem" was I ordered a Chilton with Tito's and that cost $16.49 a drink. That's very expensive, so I definitely won't come in to drink, as that's my drink of choice. I'll definitely come back for food! read more

Food was really good and so was the service! We had the street tacos, shrimp tacos, ceviche, and queso! It was flavorful and good portion sizes. We will definitely be back! read more

Charge 4% if you don't use cash. Didn't know until I got bill. Also round up or down on cash. No change given(coins) No notice anywhere. The quesadilla was a taco Wont return that's for sure. Very colorful inside read more

Amazing service and food . We had the queso and Mexican green pasta with a side of guacamole. 100% would go again try it for your self and it's definitely a treat for everyone. I'm 9 and had the churros with ice cream for the first time. Soooo goood!!! read more

I can't imagine a worst experience than the one we had Sunday at your until we walked out. Never done that before, but it was necessary. First the hostess spoke Spanish and I said I don't understand you and she kept talking and I repeated I can't understand you. She finally got someone who spoke English and then seated us. 10 minutes later I went and said no one has waited on us and other tables after us had drinks and chips. The a young man came and said we are trying to find a server and walked off. Then he came back and said I guess I will take your order because we can't find a server. My husband told him he should have taken care of it in the first place instead of making us wait longer and he said we were looking for a server and we said not our problem. Then he doesn't bring chips and he brings our two drink orders with his hand completely over the top where you drink from. Not great hygiene! My husband asked for a new glass brought with his hand at the bottom and he left and I said let's go! Won't be returning and on top of all that while we were waiting they brought in 18 musicians who spread out over this already small restaurant and they were play so loud you couldn't talk over them. Maybe a group of 5 but not a band please. read more

What a great find ! Chips and hot sauce are oh so good ! The stacked enchiladas did not disappoint! Neither did the chicken enchiladas ! The guacamole was also very good ! It's a great menu with lots to choose from ! We will be back to keep trying the items ! They all sound so good ! The atmosphere is nice and the service was good both times this week ! read more

No way any of the high reviews are truthful. Cheese dip was cold, taco meat was cold, salad meat was cold. Very disappointed.

The restaurant is decorated nicely beside that total disaster. The bartender had no idea what he was doing with drinks and service was slow for the amount of customers they had. The green pasta was good everything else on our plates was not something we would return for. read more