I was not impressed. We love Mexican foods and have been driving to the restaurants in the area to compare, and this one isn't making my list. There's plenty of parking, we were seated right away & given chips with salsa. The waiter and the service great. We didn't find out about the cockroaches until afterwards. I had the "lunch quesadilla alambre" and my husband the "burrito deluxe". The melted cheese on the quesadilla tasted like the cheap jar queso from the grocery store (I had to scrape it off) and it made everything soggy. The burrito was ok but nothing special. read more

Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant - Lunch quesadilla alambre ($12) - Mexican Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The staff was super friendly ! I definitely was in the mood for some authentic tacos I had steak tacos on soft corn tortillas.. 3 to be exact ! Steak was tender and had a lot of flavor ! Couple of lines later and nothing was left .. rice and beans also devoured My dog got a cheese burger and it was super meaty ! He loved it and also shared some of my steak don't hold out mamma super yummy fast and delicious hit the spot . read more

I'll say this much. Went there since a teen. Ordered the same two meals only to get a different price depending on who took my order. Do you people hear me??? Different price depending on who answers - not according to menu or policy etc. They're literally crooks running a business of selling you short while stealing your pocket change, while making food for you to consume whilst being cooked in the most horrid kitchen hygiene. Swallow that. They profit off of you being brash enough to eat from them...bc we have no other true mexi choice in this sb oib area read more

The burros were excellent, the margaritas were delicious without being overly strong, and the surface was outstanding, as always,

Always a fantastic meal! We called ahead for a reservation for a group of 8 and were pleasantly surprised when they could accommodate us. When we arrived we were seated immediately! Our waiter was kind and had a great smile and was attentive throughout our meal. He started us out with homemade chips and salsa which the kids devoured. The queso was also quite good. Everyone ordered a variety of meals from fajitas to taquitos to quesadillas and other authentic Mexican dishes that I can't even remember the names of now. Everyone's meal was delicious and plentiful, especially the fajitas which were made into lunch the next days as there was so much! My parents also got flan to go which they both said was some of the best they've ever had. If you like authentic Mexican, Las Palmeras is a must! read more

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This is my second visit. First time in the Summer of 2024 was very good. Something bad must have happened in the last year. The food was bland. To prevent language problems I showed the menu to the server to be certain my order would be correct. It was not. Food came out piecemeal. The place is dirty. I just wanted to leave which is why I did not dispute my order. A bug resembling a small roach kept running up and down the wall next to me. read more

Tad bit pricey but worth it. Amazing salsa and food, great portions, and awesome staff/atmosphere.

Ordered vegetarian dishes along with fajitas and quesadillas. Loved it!!! We are from California and appreciate good authentic Mexican food. This was amazing. Excellent guacamole!!! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Ocean Isle, Sunset, or any of the surrounding beaches!! Service was also great. We will be back!! read more

I honestly really don't have much to say as dinner was nothing to write home about but it wasn't terrible to really complain about it was just basic. Nothing authentic and nothing stood out on the menu as unique or different from your basic run of the mill Mexican restaurants. This is more the type of place you would just pop in for lunch for a quick, easy, and cheap lunch combo. The salsa was thin but I was fine with that because it had a very light and fresh flavor and texture which was nice on a super hot day. I had a beer while I waited for my carry away order and it came from a super cold draft so I would visit again for drinks though they don't have a proper bar for sitting and drinking you have to take a table. I had the chimichangas. Since I typically get tamale or chili relleno I would certainly try this place again to try either or both of those items. read more

Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant - Happy International Beer day - Mexican Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Coldest Mexican Food I have ever had!!! How is that possible!!!! Shut it down!!!!! Waitress check on us once. We ordered at the same time as the table next to us and they were leaving as we were getting our food! Should have went to Taco Bell!!!? 0 stars!!! read more

I'll start by saying that there aren't many Mexican restaurants in the area. So when I say Las Palmeras has the best food, it means the food is decent there, but not great. We have been regular patrons for many years. On our last two visits, while the food was OK, the service was atrocious. Rude and insulting is the best way to describe it. If you treat your regulars like this, I can only imagine how you treat the tourists! No mas! Never again! There is a new Mexican restaurant on Beach Dr in Calabash that seems to be drawing a good crowd but I haven't tried it yet. And I highly recommend MMM Que Rico, a family-owned restaurant in Calabash. They bill themselves as a Peruvian rotisserie chicken restaurant but have fantastic burritos, empanadas, etc. read more

This is a first for me... with out going into detail... I would recommend NOT eating at this establishment. We were enjoying our meal, when my husband said "We are leaving now!" , we let our waitress know and left immediately... will never go back! I feel badly because they are lovely people that work there, but just don't... read more

My partner and I walked into this Restaurant very excited as we'd been craving Mexican food and had never visited before... We were seated right away and given menus and brought drinks. Someone delivered nachos. We asked about lunch specials and the individual then walked away. Needless to say we sat there and nobody returned to take our order. We left enough money for the one beverage and walked out. We were disappointed and will not be returning. read more

I'm giving one star because as I was eating......I killed not one, not two, but three COCKROACHES!!!! I pulled the waiter aside to let him know and he did not apologize. In fact, he just told me that "we just sprayed." On top of the roaches -- we had to ask for silverware and water at least three times. The staff acted like it was our problem which at that point was just laughable. NEVER GO HERE AND IF YOU ARE WITH THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT YOU SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS (because the amount of reviews mentioning roaches is actually insane). read more

We got a to go order and it was amazing! This hit the spot. I got a quesadilla with fajitas and rice. It was very delicious! I was little disappointed that they gave you a small cup of queso but it was still really good. read more

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Staying on Ocean Isle, the offerings are traditionally beach-centric and my kids aren't in it for the seafood. But tonight, my son - the resident picky eater - was finally happy. The chips and salsa and quesadillas did the trick. He even got another to go. The portions were large, the food was great, and the staff was very nice. We'll happily come back. read more

Food ok, but could (should) have been much better. Service poor. Took over :45 for 2 takeout orders (told :20-:30). At pickup, party if 4 that were behind me when placed order were leaving, so presumes our 2 orders were sitting waiting for us. Unfortunately, they apparently lost the order & said another :20-:30. Got our food & it was cold. Salsa container lid not on securely so went everywhere inside bag. Chips were very greasy & soaked thru paper bag they were in. Lettuce for fajitas was soggy. There were 2 other folks also waiting unusually long for their takeout also, so not the only one. Front of restaurant gets very congested with a wall ~3' just as you enter restaurant & only 1 front door opened. read more

Overall it was good, nothing award winning. The salsa was so bland it had absolutely zero flavor I didn't bother eating it. The margarita was delicious. I ordered a taco salad and made it vegan and it was pretty good but I also doused it with Valentina hot sauce. The service was good. They weren't overly friendly but nice enough I guess. Overall, if you want a quick lunch it's great but I wouldn't go there for a "nice dinner" or date night or anything. read more

Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant - Margarita on the rocks was delicious - Mexican Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

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I need to update my prior review. I have given this place a chance twice since my first experience and they have truly stepped up! The tacos have been flavorful and just amazing a few days ago- and tonight my Fajita Quesadilla was beyond perfection. The staff was quick on my togo order as well-I am happy to say I will be back! read more

Sigh... roaches everywhere. Should've listened to the previous reviews. On the walls, crawling on the tables. Waitress was unbothered by it and we left without eating our meal :( go to the Italian place next door instead. read more

Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant - Cockroach - Mexican Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The food was good and the service was great . We had the steak fajitas and margaritas. The margaritas were the best I've had in a very long time . read more

Stopped here for take-out, but changed our mind once we got there. My husband and I both had the chicken chimichangas which was a generous portion. Our friend had the taco salad and although ordered beef and was served chicken - said it was just ok. Margaritas were great and service was, too! We would return! read more

Let me tell you, this place is like no place i have ever been in my life. I was in sunset beach for a week and I went here almost everyday. First off the service is absolutely fantastic, quick, and helpful. and the food. this is the most fantastic food i have ever experienced. nothing can even compare, this food is sent straight from heaven. Nothing on this menu is bad. everything is elite. I highly HIGHLY recommend the grilled chicken quesadilla. the perfect combination of creamy gooey tasty cheese and a perfectly seasoned and cooked chicken. i could eat this everyday for the rest of my life. If i was on my deathbed and i was able to have one last meal, I know exactly where i would go. simple. read more

Las Palmeras Mexican Restaurant - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The waiter had an attitude and the food took so long and wen it got to the table it was cold

Decided to go on a lunch date, we were seated promptly as we arrived. Our server, Junior greeted us nicely and also gave us some good food suggestions. We got a variety of items from the menu (pictures) the service was incredible and the food timing was perfect from the appetizer to the main entree. We were stuffed and didn't get to try the dessert menu but the ice cream with churros would've made a nice ending it looked delicious passing by! read more

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Close to Sunset Beach Island, nice workers, quick service, would recommend the beef in a taco or burrito or whatever!

This place has amazing service. Our waitress was so nice and she was also very quick. The food was also really good. Especially the quesadillas. It is hard to find a food my brother has no complaints about and he absolutely loved the quesadillas. I definitely recommend!! read more

Good place but I can't say anything for the in house...we actually only ever order take out. My daughter loves it here and she's a pretty picky eater so that's saying something. I am personally a fan of the fajitas and chori dip, and my wife leans toward quesadillas or chimichangas. Food has always been hot when I got it home and our orders have been correct aside from maybe one or two times when a sauce got left out or something. The carryout people are always friendly to us, no idea about the regular wait staff, management, or cooks, again always do take out. Outside of a couple questionable reviews here I've never really heard a bad thing about the place. read more

Good food. Their cerviche was excellent! Will be back! The beans actually had flavor! And the salsa was delicious!

Super friendly waitresses and waiters. Food was amazing. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars was because they never filled up my drink the whole time we were there but gave my fiancé a second beer read more

Really delicious. Huge portions. I can get the vegetarian burritos and enchiladas with potatoes. Tatastes amazing. Quick and very close. Recommend. read more

Best Mexican food in the area. Where the local Mexicans eat! Even has regular specials that are not on the menu. Never been disappointed. Some of the appetizers make excellent small meals if you are not too hungry! read more

Had lunch here yesterday, nothing to write home about and but not so bad either. We got seated quickly, got menus and drinks quickly and then after a long time had to flag down a server so we could order. The food was fine, service needs work. read more

GREAT food. I personally love the salsa. The quesadilla's have always been a favorite! This is the go-to place to relax with family and friends. I would only recommend fresh or perhaps, made-at-the-table guacamole instead of the pre-made packaged kind they have. It's always refreshing to eat here. They always answer the phone and they are delightful servers. read more

Live 10 minutes away and had never been here. We were too lazy to drive 20 mins to our regular Mexican restaurant so decided to give this a try. Pleasantly surprised. Our new go to for Mexican. Food was excellent. As was the service. Very fair prices. Definitely recommend. read more

So disappointed. After reading the reviews I expected tasty Mexican food. What we received was bland, one note food. Where is the cilantro, jalapeño, and onion? The tacos were hard shell and the beans and enchilada sauce tasted canned. Service was fast. read more

Yikes. The food was bland. Service was inattentive and begrudging. What dropped this to one star was the kids' menu. Kids ordered hamburgers (admittedly not wheelhouse for a Mexican place, but also shouldn't have been hard). They were served cheeseburgers, made with what seemed to be nacho cheese. We had to ask for ketchup. They brought out little cups of what had to have been heavily watered down ketchup (it was so runny it hardly stayed on the burgers). We will not be back. read more

B+ Food, A+ Margaritas, A- service and B- environment. Some of the better Mexican food around. The mole was delicious! Would go back.

This is the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. If I could give it zero stars, I would. Our first clue was the menus, that appeared moldy. They weren't, but the border on the paper was off-putting and we should have listened to our gut and left before we ordered. The chips and salsa were not great. The Chile con queso that was part of my order was basically a tortilla floating in a pool of cheese next to my enchilada on my plate, which was also submerged in the pool of cheese. I kick myself for not taking a picture of this. I didn't receive any rice or beans and I believe everything was supposed to come with them. My friend couldn't eat her food because the ground beef was burned (didn't know that was possible), the tortillas were soggy and the beans were runny. read more

food was delicious and decently priced. fast service despite we were a part of 12. i ordered a like margarita that was delicious