Tried the pork carnitas plate and it was amazing. Being from Houston , I'm very picky with my Mexican food. I was so pleasantly surprised to come across this restaurant. The staff was very polite, inviting, and took the time to recommend what plates are popular. read more

As an honorary Mexcian I absolutely love La Palmita. The woman who runs the register is a boss and their food is authentic with plenty of heat!!! BYOB. read more

After spending a day in Yellowstone, while on a epic cross-country drive, I had to make my meal count. I stumbled across this place off Beartooth Highway. I wasn't initially impressed by the menu - it seemed like a refried beans type of taco joint. I struck up a convo with Ricardo, the owner, and ordered some tacos, tamales and a Coke. I pressed a bit of lime over the cilantro and onions - simple perfection. A great reminder of why tacos is my favorite food. The simpler, the better. You can't go wrong with some tacos from this place - oh and they come with some marinated carrots and peppers. read more

Las Palmitas - Carnitas, asada, barbacoa. Nuthin fancy, just perfect. - Mexican Near Me - Red Lodge, Montana

Stopped here coming from Yellowstone and heading back to Chicago. Great authentic Mexican food. Very flavorful meals. The side sauce has a great kick. Overall a great experience. read more

Probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants ever. I get their soft tacos almost everyday I'm here visiting!

Spectacular! Simple! We will drive from Billings to have dinner. The food is excellent read more

Las Palmitas - a woman standing in front of a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Red Lodge, Montana

Really good Mexican food in Red Lodge. Outdoor and indoor seating. Seems to be a pretty new business bit they'll do well.

Best Mexican Food in Montana!! We are from Billings and we don't have Mexican that compares to this place. So Authentic and just the right amount of spice. I had the chimichanga with shredded beef and my husband had a chicken quesadilla. Both were huge! We both loved the pickled veggies on top. We will definitely be back again. read more

Want real authentic Mexican food? GO HERE. Nice people, good food, priced right. Delicious! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And when they say spicy. They mean it! In a good way! Thumbs up! read more

We were told by the RV park owner that this is THE place to have authentic Mexican food and boy, were they right! It used to be a street van that sold food but became a restaurant. I had the carnitas that were fantastic...and plentiful. The refried beans and rice were exceptional. Usually those are not that great as they're just a "side" throw in but these were very good. My wife has the burrito Colorado.....huge! The pickled carrots were tasty as was the salsa they provided. Too bad we were only passing through or we'd be back nightly! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! Having been spoiled by living in a farming area of NW Washington and also in Texas, we love really good, authentic Mexican food. I like spicy food. We love flavor! I have left many-a-Mexican restaurant in Montana disappointed and nearly in tears. It was so depressing that any good Mexican food we would ever have in Montana would have to be home made. Mas Tacos is good, but if you love tacos from a truck or shack, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Until the following criteria were met, my Mexicano withdrawal depression would remain: 1. Great salsa 2. Tacos with fresh cilantro, nicely cooked proteins, perfect corn tortillas, and some heat! 3. Mexican music playing while I eat 4. Staff speak Spanish to each other 5. (optional) I don't usually trust a fancy looking restaurant for good Mexican food, but this isn't always true Right before a basketball game, my husband and I felt brave, so we popped into Las Palmitas on the main street in Red Lodge. It wasn't in a bus, and from the outside, I could only assume it would be a trendy restaurant inside because, hey, it's in the heart of the main street in Red Lodge. We stepped into the restaurant and were so pleased! It was like a hole in the wall with broken down seats and funky decor, with art by Frida and Diego all over the walls, flags, and tacky beer ads. Latino music was playing, and a Latino stood behind the counter, waiting for us to order. Call me old school, but this place showed a lot of promise for some freaking amazing Mexican Food!! The service was fantastic - the gentleman behind the counter was helpful, and we ordered our "usual" - tacos. We had the asada and pastor. They were inexpensive and DELICIOUS!! So very good. Simple tacos with perfectly cooked and seasoned meat, shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, lime, and the salsa packed heat and was tasty. The tortillas were awesome, too. We even splurged and had a Mexican Coke. Perfection. We were back the next day. If we could stop in every day for tacos, we absolutely would. PS: No, there were no chips and salsa. But, I paid a couple bucks for another taco and got over that really quick. read more

My wife and I have to eat here every time we are near red lodge. It's delicious comfort Mexican food done right.

It was really delicious and fillin. The sign said "authentic" and it sure was. Mmmmmm!

Nice food truck-actually a BUS. They have more options than regular Mexican food trucks. Tasty but there were flies outside the bus. I know that it is merely a food truck and they have no control of what's going on outside, but this might be a concern. read more

Best Mexican food in Montana! Always good. Always friendly. I eat here wayyyy to often.... and I'm still not sick of it

It's been a long time. A really. REALLY. LONG TIME. Since I've had true Mexican food. After living 20 minutes from the Mexican-American border for 8 years, anything not authentic makes my stomach turn. This though. This is the BEST REAL Mexican food you can get within 300 miles. It's all authentic, incredible Mexican food. The styling of the restaurant is exactly how Mexican restaurants in southern Arizona are. The staff is very friendly, speak perfect English(and Spanish. it can be fun to impress the Montanans by ordering in Spanish.) They serve jarritos!(Mexican soda with fruit flavors) and the tortillas are all homemade. Forget Bogart's or Mas Taco. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR MEXICAN FOOD. The food is always perfect. My recommendation is Pollo Ala Diabla (Devilled Chicken). It's extremely spicy, but has perfect flavor. Well worth the numb mouth and flood of tears. read more

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It's all about the beans! I love Mexican food! If the beans are good, then you know the rest of the food will be. I had a Chimi, and my husband had the Carnitas Plate. DELISH!! Friendly staff! A must try for all. read more

Mexican food in Montana? Yep, and it is outstanding! And it's a cute little place too. You hop inside an old bus and place your order. You can eat inside as there are seats on both sides or you can enjoy the outdoors at one of many picnic tables. I bet you could even order in Spanish :) read more

They were busy and short handed, but the server was pleasant and attentive. They have a large picture menu for the unfamiliar even through the food is traditional 'Tex-mex'. Order at the counter and everything brought to you on disposable dinnerware. The food was hot and tasted great after a long day of fun in the mountains. read more

we stopped here on our way to billings from yellowstone and this was the first town we went through that had a stoplight so we decided to have lunch this is honestly the best mexican food i've ever had my party got chicken fajitas x2, super macho burrito with steak and the burrito verde with chicken all of us completely finished our plates the place is a hole in the wall and you'll miss it if you blink but those are always the best restaurants and the kind i try to visit when i travel i had the chicken fajitas and it came with chicken, onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, shells(corn or flour), rice, beans, salad, tomatoes, sliced jalapeño and a small container of spicy salsa(?) or something similar the other person who got fajitas didn't get jalapeños on their plate so i'm not sure which is the normal way i'm already lamenting the fact that i'll most likely never eat here again because it's on the other side of the country from where i live but that won't stop me from dreaming i will or coming back if i ever for any reason am in a 100 mile radius of this town again read more

Excellent, authentic food! Their carnitas taco meal is delicious and I'm never disappointed. Prices are great and staff is friendly. My only disappointment is that they're not open 7 days a week. Thanks again to owner Ricardo for bringing great Mexican food to our small mountain community! read more

Ordered the three taco plate. It was simple and exactly what I expected and delicious. I think they make their own hot sauce that comes with plate. It was very good. I may go back for lunch again. read more

We just moved to Billings and we were dying to find a Mexican restaurant with authenticity! You know you're at the right restaurant when you have to choose what to eat off of a picture menu.. We loved the food, especially the spicy pickled jalapeños and carrots. Both meals were delicious and we would come back, no doubt! read more

Las Palmitas - El pastor tacos and a steak chimichanga. - Mexican Near Me - Red Lodge, Montana

Just ate at your Billings food truck. I was so happy the food was the same quality and taste. Excellent is the word that describes the food. Four of us ate four different meals, and we were all pleased. It seems like everything you make is good. Thank you for bringing this experience to fans in Billings. read more

Vacation to hit some slopes and I was looking for some great food. All the locals recommended Las Palmitas. I understand why! Amazing food. Plenty of options! Had the tacos with the Picadillo (shredded beef). Finished the entire plate. Was full but wanted to keep eating! The Pickled carrots were excellent. I wanted a plate of just those. Highly recommended! Will be back! read more

Absolutely the best authentic Mexican Food in Red Lodge! Always find time to have lunch here when we come to town.

The food was good! I think they must have just opened the restaurant because on yelp it showed it as a good truck. My only complaint was that they served their food on paper plates and gave us plastic utensils.. read more

This is my favorite Mexican food in Red Lodge. The fajita burrito is quite delicious.

You don't go for the atmosphere, but the food is delicious, just like my abuela used to make (maybe better, sorry Abuela). Also they have every other booth closed, staff was consistent about wearing masks and following guidelines. read more

What a nice surprise to find such tasty Mexican food in Red Lodge. Being a vegetarian, my options were few in number, but the first round of tacos were so good I had to go back for a whole veggie burrito. The decor of the place is a cross between American diner and Mexican food truck. I would have liked to get chips and salsa, but they didn't have that. Also, their beans have lard in them (you can request to have no beans in your meal). I was very impressed overall with the meal. I would come here again if I was in the area. read more

Holy smokes...this is the mecca of Mexican food, it truly doesn't get much better than this. I have yet to have better tacos anywhere else, and have tried a multitude of 4-5 star Yelp locations since I have eaten here. I spent the summer of 2012 in Red Lodge and this was our go to place. I am dying to go back, and may stop in Red Lodge next time I am out west just to get some of these tacos. read more

Delicious vegan burrito! Order all veggies only, because their beans have pork lard, but the vegan burrito is packed with delicious cooked veggies. Only place I could find that could offer a Mexican vegan meal when your in a carnivore state! Beautiful scenery! read more

My new favorite place in RL. I spend my time between California and Montana and I'm always on the look out for good Mexican food...which could be hard to find In this state. Las Palmitas is legitimate Mexican food and it is good. My favorite is the el pastor enchiladas and the salsa is to die for....The only bummer is they just moved into their new building and don't have beer yet. read more

This taco bus was recently opened by the same family that owns the bus in Dillon, MT, and is similarly fantastic (see my review of Fiesta Mexicana). This is real-deal Northern Mexican street food in a converted school bus. Tacos al pastor and carnitas are superb. read more

Staff is helpful, super nice and attentive. We had tacos and they were fresh, delicious and perfectly prepared. Great Mexican option. Fast. Good prices. And authentic delicious fresh quality food. read more

This is the best Mexican food I have tasted,everything is fresh and awesome. Portions are ample the carrot veg is unbelievable and the rice melts in your mouth. Very fast,exceptionally clean and in a town where prices are very high this bus is a breath of fresh air, you can actually afford to dine out. 10 stars (if you had them). Also let me point out these folks are open from 9:00 am till 10:00 pm 7 days a week they want and deserve the business. read more

The bus has moved to Powell WY but Las Palmitas is in a small building in town. I had a smothered Burrito and my wife had a Enchilada and Taco plate.The service is very friendly and the food was excellent. read more

This review is for the Red Lodge MT restaurant of the same name, NOT the famous TACO BUS which is as of this writing, in Powell WY ... the bus is fantastic, the RL joint is average. it's a sit-down, order at the counter, eat off of paper plates with plasticware and NO CHIPS AND SALSA! What? Really? The sign says "authentic" out front but they don't do chips ... salsa comes in little tablespoon sized plastic togo containers . Way overpriced and not necessarily worth it. If I'm spending $25 for dinner for two, I'd prefer to have service, real plates and silverware, and yeah, a few chips while I'm waiting. If they reduced the price tag on this sit down fare, upped the rundown seating area and added a bit of friendly service rather than getting in a Subway sandwich line to order, I'd not be so harsh. read more

Holy crow! I saw that the reviews were positive, but when we ate there, I couldn't shove the food in my face fast enough. Totally fast, delicious, and with a side of amazing. You won't be sorry you came! read more

This place is REALLY good. Best Mexican food for 200 miles in any direction. I'll give em 5 stars when I'm not eating off a paper plate.