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    La Palapa

    4.5 (87 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Jesus C.

    It's not hard to believe that my best Pacific Coast food experience was at La Palapa Mexican Restaurant. Nowhere else we've tried even comes close to what we experienced here. Sure is expensive, but worth it compared to others. We had tacos, quesadillas, and burritos -- everything was good, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. They also offer a great selection of salsas so you can customize your tacos just the way you like them. Highly recommend! Lengua Tacos, I added salt, green salsa, red hot oil, and lime. Fish taco was perfect the way it came, with a little bit of lime. Asada Tijuana taco, hot oil and lime, and wow that was perfect. The burrito, Lengua, well my son enjoyed every bite. "Dad this was the best so far". Come try for yourself, I almost didn't because of some bad review. You must try. The service is also great. The server came to check on us multiple times. This small restaurant is a must try.

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    brandon y.

    It's been a couple years since I went to Ft Bragg. This is the one thing I craved the most. Their shrimp burrito is one of my favorites. They were very busy on this Friday night. The food took about 20 minutes which was fine. I can't wait till I'm in the Ft Bragg area again.

    Sopes, tamale, quesobirria

    First time here and the food is delicious and service is great ! 5/5 We got a sope, tamale and quesabirria!

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    Marc T.

    This is my first experience with La Palapa, and it was a good one. I was greeted promptly as if I was the only one in the room. After a few questions I decided to take it to go so I skipped a burrito and chose the special, Birria de Res with rice and beans. As you can see it's a very hearty portion almost enough for two. The rice was good and the beans cheesy. I was very impressed with the salsa, it may be the best not tomatillo based one. Everything was there in ample proportion and well made. A really good local spot.

    Combo plate with 3 items: pork tamale, beef enchilada, and beef hard taco.  3 Quesabirrias with consome
    Israela V.

    10/10 would recommend if you are looking for Mexican food in Fort Bragg. I cannot begin to describe how amazing this food was. I had the combo plate and the tamale was the star of the show. It was moist and tender and the pork filling was delicate and flavorful. My partner had the 3 quesabirria plate, and the beef was super tasty. The facility was quaint and away from Main St, but there were many locals here, so I knew we were in a good place. The service was efficient and quick.

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    Kiem N.

    The food was fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive and courteous. Ordered the pork birria,huevos con chorizo and a burrito. Good size serving.

    Eric E.

    I have been visiting this spot lately and I must say I am happy that I did. The food is authentic and is full of flavor. The service here is great. The business is family ran so you never know what family member will serve you, but whatever one you get they are always friendly. I love this place as it is small and easy to find a seat. The murals on the wall are a blessing to the eyes.

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    I love the food. The service is great appearance is dazzling. I would just love to go 1000 times almost have

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    Love this little place in my neighborhood. Every visit we order something different and have been very pleased with our meals

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    some of the best food i have ever had in my life and the service is relatively quick.

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    This is a very good, family-run restaurant. Delicious food, helpful, kind service. Give it a try!

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