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Once again they knew the assignment. They also claim the best happy hour special in town. We'll see!! Definitely go by you will be kindly surprised. $4 you call it $3 margaritas $3 Bottle or Draft beer
Went last night for the second time and was very disappointed. The margarita i ordered was strong, but not in a good way. It was not good and I didn't finish it. I asked the waiter if the mariscos seafood soup was good and he said yes just a little spicy. The soup has no spicy flavor at all. And the soup was literally only crawfish tails, fish, and shrimp... nothing else in the broth. I had to send it back because i could not finish it. My husband ordered a chicken quesadilla and there was no seasoning on the chicken. Don't think we will be back after this visit.
Visited for the first time on a holiday and was surprised to see only two other families dining--an immediate red flag. The experience started off poorly with the chips and salsa. Both were extremely underwhelming. The white sauce tasted like plain ranch (not the good kind), and the red salsa had a canned flavor with no spice or freshness--second red flag. We ordered a cup of gumbo, which turned out to be far too salty and had to be returned. Third red flag. Next, we tried The Palapa seafood tray. As a Mexican family, we found the pairing of charro beans with seafood quite confusing and unappealing--it simply didn't work. Beans also had a canned flavor. Fourth red flag. The only highlight of the meal was the fried seafood itself, which was flavorful and well-cooked. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. Our server was noticeably stingy with basics like napkins and tartar sauce, even when asked for more. While the ambiance was nice, the food--especially the chips and salsa--missed the mark. In our opinion, great chips and salsa are key to bringing people back, and this place fell short. Sadly, we won't be returning.
I've been here a few times now, and this place is an absolute gem. Not only to they have a kid's menu and are kid friendly, (you can take how you may) but I love the lunch options. I don't have to worry so much about whether or not something is allowed, because of how many pescatarian and fish options they have. Their chips and salsa are great, and the queso may be the best in Houston. I almost want to gatekeep place just because of how good it is and how I don't have to wait for a table, but they deserve the love. The grilled salmon is fantastic, I've ordered it multiple times now. The fish po boy is a bunch of fried fish in bread and a seafood lover like me would give it all the heart eyes. My daughter said that their mashed potatoes are almost as good as mine-- it's a huge compliment, I assure you. They play great music, I wanted to have a dance party for the music and chill vibes alone. I love how their lemon has a little mesh bag over it, it's so cute and keeps seeds out of the way. Definitely worth a try!!
We were looking for some seafood Po Boys and La Palapa did not disappoint! We went to the drive through and ordered one fried catfish and one fried shrimp poboy with an order of onion rings to go. The Service was great and prices were reasonable The food was delicious and the serving was generous. Next time we want to dine in and try something else on the menu.
My wife and I love trying new or new to us restaurants. So tonight, we decided to try La Palapa after looking at their menu and thought it looked interesting. And let me say, do not pass this place up, the food and service were great! Our server was deeply knowledgeable, we had a couple questions especially since it was our first time there and his suggestions were spot on! More on that later. When you walk in you are reminded a little of Joe's Crab Shack with the décor, lots of memorabilia everywhere (I want the Storm Trooper). We ended up picking a quiet night because they weren't that busy, so we were seated immediately. They bring you Chips, Red & Creamy Jalapeno Salsa, both incredibly good. I have a hard time finding salsa I like cause unfortunately I'm one of those that cilantro is a bad taste to me and this is not heavy with it but a good smoky flavor. After that and our drinks we started with Shrimp Empanadas (Because my wife loooves empanadas) and a half dozen raw oysters. The empanadas were ok, not great and the reason I say that is cause there was not much filling in each of them and the dough wasn't exactly right (Not a bad dough but it wasn't very crispy like fried empanadas, I think they were baked) But that being said they were ok and the slaw they come with was great along with the queso. The oysters were fresh and came with the normal dress. The only thing I could say about the oysters is they could be released from their shell but that is a tiny ding. I'm an oyster lover and would have eaten a dozen on my own but we tend to over order on our first visit to a restaurant. My wife ordered the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and I decided on the Mariscos Soup. My wife took her first bite and said "Interesting!" She wasn't expecting the flavor, smokiness, and heartiness and loved it. I tried it and yes, the smoke comes through on top which I love cause smoked meat is heaven. My Mariscos first bite you taste the seafood but not very spicy which is ok cause there are plenty of hot sauces around. I added the squeezed lemon juice which woke everything up in the soup. Of course I love spice so I added hot sauce on the table and that enhanced it even more, very tasty! The main dishes, I went with Combo Fajita Bowl (Molcajete) and she chose the Seafood Enchiladas. My bowl comes out and looks awesome, great presentation, plenty of sides and toppings. The bowl itself had a tomatillo lime sauce in the bottom of the bowl with shrimp, chicken, steak, andouille, queso fresco, green onions, & jalapeno (All grilled!!!!). Needless to say, this was the perfect way to try every kind of fajita and more. Amazingly it wasn't too much and yes they do a single serving and for two. As far as flavors, everything tasted great alone and all together. The sides, dirty rice and refried beans were delicious and again with a different taste was the dirty rice which was a pleasant surprise. My wife's enchiladas were ok. She said the salt ended up a bit too heavy. They were a little one note because the filling melded with the queso, so not much of a differentiation between them. Also, they could have had a little more seafood filling. She was only really tasting the crawfish and queso. She really loved the dirty rice and the charro beans were good. The only other thing I could say about tonight and it is just my own personal opinion not anything bad. Timing of bringing out the dishes, our appetizers came out and we were able to finish those before our soup and gumbo, which I loved the timing. As we were starting to eat those our entrees were brought to the table which we were finding places for everything at that point. Unfortunately, we did not leave room for dessert. That will have to wait until next time. Which there definitely will be a next time! Overall experience was great. Service, food, friendliness, attentive... all B+ If you made it to this point pat yourself on the back and give yourself a gold star, cause I know I'm long winded and hope this review helps you.
Everything was good Our waitress said it was her first day she was the best The food was very very good well be back !! Thanks
This week, we went to La Palapa for the first time, so we wanted to try a variety of items to make the most of our experience. We arrived just after Happy Hour, so definitely check out those specials. For starters, we had the chips and salsa (fresh red salsa & creamy jalapeño sauce - delicious!) and the shrimp empanadas which were served with red salsa and queso. So yum and the crust was outstanding, but we had to save room because there were so many more dishes we wanted to try. My husband didn't want to miss the Mariscos soup (seafood soup) - he said it's the best he's ever had. It comes with a slice of garlic bread which light and flavorful! For our entrees, we shared both the beef fajitas (comes with tortillas, rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico) and the grilled Mahi Mahi fish tacos. So much food - we couldn't finish it all! Everything exceeded our expectations. We went during the week - they offer daily specials which is a perfect way to save some money and try different menu items, depending on the day. We both drank beer and hubby finished dinner off with a glass of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. They have a fully stocked bar to make everyone's faves. The service was excellent. We joined their loyalty program ("Palapa Perks"), so we will get a free dessert on our next visit. Great job, La Palapa! We'll definitely be back! Oh and they have two locations - Vintage Park & Spring (FM 2920 & TC Jester).
Ambiance: Coastal Mexican restaurant off 2920 that features a wide variety of seafood favorites with many dishes having a Cajun or Mexican twist. The service was excellent. We enjoyed the chips and dip that came with the table. The 1/2 pound shrimp boil was the perfect dinner portion and I loved the red potatoes. My husband enjoyed the fish tacos. The baked oysters were a hit. Parking onsite, patio seating as well as in door booths & tables and a coastal themed bar. Pacifico beer on draft. They have an awesome happy hour menu with many drinks under $5. We will be back! read more
That buffalo shrimp is nutty and they use real buffalo, the fajitas were great, and that coconut drink turnt us up. Their customer service is on point. They have all kinds of nostalgic decor and it's really welcoming here! They truly brought the beach to the middle of Texas. Showed us such a great time. We will for sure be back. read more
6 months ago
La Palapas Coastal Cantina was absolutely amazing! The food was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The specials make it even better -- crawfish is only $5 a pound on Mondays and Wednesdays, oysters are just $1 each on Wednesdays, and Tuesdays feature 10% off tacos! They also have happy hour every day for beverages, which is a huge plus. They have a fully stocked Bar! Ask for server, Claudia...she truly made the experience exceptional. She was pleasant, knowledgeable, attentive, and her smile was absolutely contagious. She quite literally made my day with her kindness and excellent service. If you're looking for delicious seafood, great specials, and top-tier customer service, with an ample dining area decorated with appropriate ambiance La Palapas Coastal Cantina is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
Once again they knew the assignment. They also claim the best happy hour special in town. We'll see!! Definitely go by you will be kindly surprised. $4 you call it $3 margaritas $3 Bottle or Draft beer read more
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Went last night for the second time and was very disappointed. The margarita i ordered was strong, but not in a good way. It was not good and I didn't finish it. I asked the waiter if the mariscos seafood soup was good and he said yes just a little spicy. The soup has no spicy flavor at all. And the soup was literally only crawfish tails, fish, and shrimp... nothing else in the broth. I had to send it back because i could not finish it. My husband ordered a chicken quesadilla and there was no seasoning on the chicken. Don't think we will be back after this visit. read more
Visited for the first time on a holiday and was surprised to see only two other families dining--an immediate red flag. The experience started off poorly with the chips and salsa. Both were extremely underwhelming. The white sauce tasted like plain ranch (not the good kind), and the red salsa had a canned flavor with no spice or freshness--second red flag. We ordered a cup of gumbo, which turned out to be far too salty and had to be returned. Third red flag. Next, we tried The Palapa seafood tray. As a Mexican family, we found the pairing of charro beans with seafood quite confusing and unappealing--it simply didn't work. Beans also had a canned flavor. Fourth red flag. The only highlight of the meal was the fried seafood itself, which was flavorful and well-cooked. Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. Our server was noticeably stingy with basics like napkins and tartar sauce, even when asked for more. While the ambiance was nice, the food--especially the chips and salsa--missed the mark. In our opinion, great chips and salsa are key to bringing people back, and this place fell short. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more
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I've been here a few times now, and this place is an absolute gem. Not only to they have a kid's menu and are kid friendly, (you can take how you may) but I love the lunch options. I don't have to worry so much about whether or not something is allowed, because of how many pescatarian and fish options they have. Their chips and salsa are great, and the queso may be the best in Houston. I almost want to gatekeep place just because of how good it is and how I don't have to wait for a table, but they deserve the love. The grilled salmon is fantastic, I've ordered it multiple times now. The fish po boy is a bunch of fried fish in bread and a seafood lover like me would give it all the heart eyes. My daughter said that their mashed potatoes are almost as good as mine-- it's a huge compliment, I assure you. They play great music, I wanted to have a dance party for the music and chill vibes alone. I love how their lemon has a little mesh bag over it, it's so cute and keeps seeds out of the way. Definitely worth a try!! read more
8 months ago
We were looking for some seafood Po Boys and La Palapa did not disappoint! We went to the drive through and ordered one fried catfish and one fried shrimp poboy with an order of onion rings to go. The Service was great and prices were reasonable The food was delicious and the serving was generous. Next time we want to dine in and try something else on the menu. read more
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2 years ago
My wife and I love trying new or new to us restaurants. So tonight, we decided to try La Palapa after looking at their menu and thought it looked interesting. And let me say, do not pass this place up, the food and service were great! Our server was deeply knowledgeable, we had a couple questions especially since it was our first time there and his suggestions were spot on! More on that later. When you walk in you are reminded a little of Joe's Crab Shack with the décor, lots of memorabilia everywhere (I want the Storm Trooper). We ended up picking a quiet night because they weren't that busy, so we were seated immediately. They bring you Chips, Red & Creamy Jalapeno Salsa, both incredibly good. I have a hard time finding salsa I like cause unfortunately I'm one of those that cilantro is a bad taste to me and this is not heavy with it but a good smoky flavor. After that and our drinks we started with Shrimp Empanadas (Because my wife loooves empanadas) and a half dozen raw oysters. The empanadas were ok, not great and the reason I say that is cause there was not much filling in each of them and the dough wasn't exactly right (Not a bad dough but it wasn't very crispy like fried empanadas, I think they were baked) But that being said they were ok and the slaw they come with was great along with the queso. The oysters were fresh and came with the normal dress. The only thing I could say about the oysters is they could be released from their shell but that is a tiny ding. I'm an oyster lover and would have eaten a dozen on my own but we tend to over order on our first visit to a restaurant. My wife ordered the Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and I decided on the Mariscos Soup. My wife took her first bite and said "Interesting!" She wasn't expecting the flavor, smokiness, and heartiness and loved it. I tried it and yes, the smoke comes through on top which I love cause smoked meat is heaven. My Mariscos first bite you taste the seafood but not very spicy which is ok cause there are plenty of hot sauces around. I added the squeezed lemon juice which woke everything up in the soup. Of course I love spice so I added hot sauce on the table and that enhanced it even more, very tasty! The main dishes, I went with Combo Fajita Bowl (Molcajete) and she chose the Seafood Enchiladas. My bowl comes out and looks awesome, great presentation, plenty of sides and toppings. The bowl itself had a tomatillo lime sauce in the bottom of the bowl with shrimp, chicken, steak, andouille, queso fresco, green onions, & jalapeno (All grilled!!!!). Needless to say, this was the perfect way to try every kind of fajita and more. Amazingly it wasn't too much and yes they do a single serving and for two. As far as flavors, everything tasted great alone and all together. The sides, dirty rice and refried beans were delicious and again with a different taste was the dirty rice which was a pleasant surprise. My wife's enchiladas were ok. She said the salt ended up a bit too heavy. They were a little one note because the filling melded with the queso, so not much of a differentiation between them. Also, they could have had a little more seafood filling. She was only really tasting the crawfish and queso. She really loved the dirty rice and the charro beans were good. The only other thing I could say about tonight and it is just my own personal opinion not anything bad. Timing of bringing out the dishes, our appetizers came out and we were able to finish those before our soup and gumbo, which I loved the timing. As we were starting to eat those our entrees were brought to the table which we were finding places for everything at that point. Unfortunately, we did not leave room for dessert. That will have to wait until next time. Which there definitely will be a next time! Overall experience was great. Service, food, friendliness, attentive... all B+ If you made it to this point pat yourself on the back and give yourself a gold star, cause I know I'm long winded and hope this review helps you. read more
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2 years ago
Everything was good Our waitress said it was her first day she was the best The food was very very good well be back !! Thanks read more
1 year ago
This week, we went to La Palapa for the first time, so we wanted to try a variety of items to make the most of our experience. We arrived just after Happy Hour, so definitely check out those specials. For starters, we had the chips and salsa (fresh red salsa & creamy jalapeño sauce - delicious!) and the shrimp empanadas which were served with red salsa and queso. So yum and the crust was outstanding, but we had to save room because there were so many more dishes we wanted to try. My husband didn't want to miss the Mariscos soup (seafood soup) - he said it's the best he's ever had. It comes with a slice of garlic bread which light and flavorful! For our entrees, we shared both the beef fajitas (comes with tortillas, rice, charro beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico) and the grilled Mahi Mahi fish tacos. So much food - we couldn't finish it all! Everything exceeded our expectations. We went during the week - they offer daily specials which is a perfect way to save some money and try different menu items, depending on the day. We both drank beer and hubby finished dinner off with a glass of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. They have a fully stocked bar to make everyone's faves. The service was excellent. We joined their loyalty program ("Palapa Perks"), so we will get a free dessert on our next visit. Great job, La Palapa! We'll definitely be back! Oh and they have two locations - Vintage Park & Spring (FM 2920 & TC Jester). read more
2 years ago
Wow!! Is all I can say!!! This is our 2nd time here and it did not disappoint! Great food, very clean atmosphere and the people are very welcoming. The Buffalo shrimp were outstanding and were crushed before I could get to take a picture. Fajita nachos and Dos XX were great! We are now hooked, it is on the Saturday date night rotation read more
4 years ago
Great place. I will be back based on the entertainment schedule! Changes daily. Enjoyed the live music today. He sings everything. English Spanish, country, Elvis and Johnny Cash. Well diverse. Food we had: They give you bread and a wonderful butter! Shrimp Ceviche. I added salt and Valentina for spice. The shrimp is so clean and fresh. No fishy taste (because I am picky). I want to say it has avocado, cucumber, pineapple, red onion and jicama. I recommend! We ordered the Red Snapper Rockefeller. Amazing and tasteful! The mashed potatoes are excellent, the asparagus is cooked perfectly. The snapper and everything on top, perfect! The salad is delicious and very light to compliment the dish. I highly recommend this dish! For dessert we ordered tres leche. Very good and moist. I am not a fan of all the chocolate chips on top, so scooped them off. I want to try the churros next time. Great staff! Our waitress Abby was super sweet and gave us the perfect recommendations. We were sat immediately and welcomed at entry too. To the other reviews. Don't leave a review if you don't know what attention to detail and fine seafood is! When I come back, I want to try a passion fruit mojito or a sangria. No drinks this trip. read more
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2 years ago
Someone must be putting up false reviews. This place is awful. What a waste of my money. The food was to salty. And the dirty rice felt like it came straight out the box. I should've know by the empty dining room. read more
2 years ago
Service was very friendly and attentive. Baked oysters- 90% melted cheese, some of the oysters were a little sandy 4/10 Poboy sandwich- 6/10 too much bread, fries tasted like frozen crinkle cut fries from Walmart. Fried shrimp was the saving piece. Steak fajitas- 8/10 fajitas were great, the meat was cooked very nicely. Comes with guacamole, pico, sour cream, dirty rice and charro beans. Very generous with the guacamole unlike most. Was not a fan of the dirty rice. read more
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4 years ago
The server was very nice and made good suggestions. He suggested the strawberry margarita which was ok. It was beautiful but tasted more like a smoothie. The food in all was just ok. The red snapper was served On a bed of mashed potatoes which was cold. The topping on the fish was bland and warm at best. It was Like eating cold queso. The fried catfish and veggies were also bland but hot. The fried rice was decent. I'm not too impressed with the food for the price point. I definitely won't return. I would rather go to Willies where the door is always hot and tasty. read more
4 years ago
Amazing food, great vibe La Palapa is a must try and exactly what the spring-Klein 2920 area needed. They have a modern style indoor with great music, great food and even better drinks. read more
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Been wanting to try this place out since they opened, and finally came here today for lunch. Their menu is amazing and has so many great options. We decided to start with the empanadas and gumbo, and were very happy with both. The empanadas were probably the best we every tried and were perfectly crispy yet soft at the same time. The sauces they serve with them (one cheese, one red sauce) were the perfect compliment to the empanadas and we both said we could eat several orders of them. The gumbo was huge for a cup, and the roux was dark and delicious with several large shrimp in it. It came with a large piece of garlic bread which was perfect.I also had their pineapple margarita which was just as tasty as it was beautiful. For our main course, I got the shrimp tacos and my husband got the fish and shrimp combo. The shrimp tacos were amazing- the tortillas were perfect and the sauce on the tacos was delightful. My husband really enjoyed his fish and shrimp combo, and I tried one of the hush puppies on his plate which were awesome! We both can't wait to go back and try more things- they have a really impressive drink menu I need to explore, and I really want to try their ceviche. read more
3 years ago
Absolutely wonderful food, service and ambiance! We went there several times and enjoyed ourselves! I will recommend them as well as hopefully one day make it back! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
First time here and it did not let us down. The food is very good. Marsico soup was flavorful and the garlic bread was so good. The Shrimp a la diabla was tasty and filling to. I asked for a Bloody Mary and it was the bomb! Not many places can make it well. Margarita though was weak. Will go back and try other dishes. read more
3 years ago
Ok ok , I will let you in on a little hidden crawfish secret. Now that we are at the end of the season, I am willing to share. The crawfish is always delicious, very well seasoned, cooked to perfection and LARGE. While we are beginning to clearly experience smaller and harder crawfish at other places, not so at La Palapa. They have reduced the price to $4.95/lb until the end of the season, the manager states he expects the season to go until the end of June. I have also had plenty of drinks and they all pack a punch. I cannot vouch for the other menu items because I'm simply hooked on crawfish , but my husband had the gumbo and he said it was good. There is never a crowd, it's always clean and service is always wonderful... eventually I will try to food and update my review read more
2 years ago
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