First of the service was great, only one server when i came for dinner and was on it! So sweet and very attentive. Sangria was bomb and the service size was big just how i lile them. Food was so warm and comforting and delicious. I got the 2 item combo with a ground beef enchilada and chicken tamale with green sauce. Both 10/10. I would have finished it but i got full off the complimentary chips and salsa which also good. And its cute inside, lighting was good and not too bright. Nice and warm. Coming back for sure! read more

La Palapa - Enchilada and tamale combo. Sangria and chips and salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

Great spot for authentic Mexican food in the area. This is a regular stop for us when we are in town and craving Mexican food. Their chicken pozole with all the fixings is so tasty and comforting on a foggy night. The staff are all so kind and attentive. Portions are generous and everything we've tried is so flavorful and fresh. read more

The family is so nice and the food is so fresh!! The tortillas, chips, and salsa are amazing.

Wow! This place is impressive! Peaceful patio, expansive, stylish indoor eating area, cool bathrooms (I appreciate privacy!). We had pastries and coffee, all top notch. We will definitely go back for a meal. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. read more

The food was excellent quality with authentic Mexican dishes (I had the fish tacos and chicken pazole which were both outstanding). Service was attentive and quick and lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. This should be the most popular restaurant in the area! read more

This restaurant is tucked in between units that make up the Bayside Inn. We stopped in for a light dinner and enjoyed Chicken Posole, LoadedNachos, and a wine margarita. All were very good and reasonably priced. Bayside Inn offers guests breakfasts at La Palapa with a short menu of breskfast choices. We tried the Chilliquilles, the Chili Verde Omlette, and the Bacon and Eggs with Pancakes. Each dish is prepared to order, and were excellent....definitly not your standard "hotel included" breakfast. Keep in mind, the restsurant appears to only be open for breakfast for Bayside Inn guests. read more

Food was really good. My husband and I ate here as a part of our complementary breakfast for staying at the Baywood Inn. The beans and potatoes are super flavorful and our omelets were stuffed! read more

You have to try the salad dressing they make!!! The green sauce is amazingly tasty! The rice is done right. It's the best food read more

The picture of beans lured me to this place. It has been a while, a long while since I had such a delicious authentic Mexican food. The salsa and chips open us to a promise of more yummy food. The salsa was spicy but just enough amount... then our food came. The chips were warm.... Kids ordered a special burritos which was a big as a pillow. I split an enchilada plate with my beautiful wife. The beans! The beans! They were extra creamy. The youngest had the taquitos and enjoyed them. Overall, the food and service were excellent! Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

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Delicious! Huge huge burrito with garlicky yummy shrimp. Very nice servers too. Plus free chips in an era where that is too hard to find.

Consistency is always spot on, delightful food constancy, not too hot or spicy and service is friendly as well.

Probably the best Mexican food in the Central Coast!!! Yes, it really is that good. If you're ever in the area make sure you stop by and give them a try. Absolutely fabulous!!! read more

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Excellent service right off the bat. There was one server who was holding it down, taking orders, getting drinks, refilling without asking, etc. We were a large party of 8, and she was always one step ahead of the game, making it look easy, even when we asked for extra salsa, napkins, etc. and did it all with a smile. I believe her name is Lizbet? Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh and full of authentic flavor. They ought to be famous for their homemade tortillas because they were perfect. The taquitos with chicken and beef were great, tacos de camarones, very good as well as the pozole especially with the chile de aceite. So good. We'll be back for sure! read more

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This family run business brings authentic Mexican food to Los Osos. Hot and fresh food, fantastic service, and a great atmosphere makes La Palapa a hidden gem. I've never had a bad experience here and love to support them. Huge portions too, so it's a great deal! read more

We stayed at Baywood Inn this past Memorial wkend. Sunday breakfast was provided by La Palapa. Upon entering La Palapa immediately greeted and she informed us she will be with us in a minute. Quick note restaurant was only opened for breakfast for Baywood customers so 1 employee for restaurant to host and clear tables. Food is buffet style on this day. Customer service was exceptional and food was DELICIOUS. Food was hot and fresh. When they are open to public they make homemade tortillas. Unfortunately not able to take pictures because I had only had 1 arm. Recovering from shoulder surgery. Highly recommend this establishment. You will not be disappointed. read more

Came here for free breakfast from Baywood Inn next door. Waitress was attentive and brought out food out in good time. Coffee was good and hot. Wife got the chili verde omelette with potatoes. It was excellent. I had the huevos rancheros with beans and potatoes. Also excellent. read more

La Palapa has the best everything, from the dinner salad, great chip with wonderful salsa. Their refried Peruvian beans are the best. I eat chili rellanos everywhere and theirs are better than anywhere else. Friendly people. We love eating here! read more

Darling interior but we got to go. Well seasoned and plated to go. Side salad actually had fresh veggies beside delicious dressing. Chili verde is as yummy as pictured in other reviews. read more

My husband and I hosted a rehearsal dinner @ La Palapa a few weeks ago and it was lovely, just perfect!! Monica was easy to work and accommodating, she made sure the evening went off without any issues. The ambiance, the food and the service were top notch, everyone enjoyed themselves! Thank you for everything Monica; we will see you soon!! read more

That giant special buro with carne asada was sooooo good!! The green sauce on top had so much flavor. Perfect burrito with a beer! read more

La Palapa - Special buro, with carne asada - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

We stayed at the Baywood Inn and breakfast at La Palapa is included. The choices aren't many but omg the food is delicious! I'm not sure why the reviews are mixed but the service was always great and with a smile while the restaurant ambiance felt homy and inviting. The breakfast burrito is gigantic! We also tried the pork carnitas omelette with chile verde sauce which was amazing! We were so full from breakfast that it held us over till dinner. Coffee as damn good too! read more

La Palapa - Meat lovers omelette with white refried beans and potatoes with veggies. - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

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I had just finished up a hike and was craving Mexican food, found La Palapa on Yelp and it was only a few miles away. It's a very cute and vibrant place, lots of natural light with a view of the water. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door, and enjoyed a table by the window. Server was very friendly and attentive. There was a steady stream of people coming in and she managed the whole floor herself. She brought the chips and salsa... oh. My. Gosh! Chips were still warm and the salsa rocked! I ordered the Mexican Shrimp Cocktail and it was THE BIGGEST and THE BEST I've ever had! The server said her mom makes it fresh and you can tell she sure does. I will definitely be back. read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: This place is expensive!! $32 for chicken fajitas with a $3 split-plate fee and we didn't even get individual salads (most places give each person sharing the plate their own soup/salad when there's a split-plate fee involved). Service was fast and friendly and the place is clean (didn't use the bathroom, so I can't testify to bathroom cleanliness), and the fajitas were very good as was the blue cheese on our salad, but they're getting four stars instead of five for their prices (another example- $19 for a chicken quesadilla). We're local and have always eaten at the equally (in a different way) other delicious and WAY less expensive Mexican restaurant in town and can honestly say that La Palapa's tourist prices are what will drive us away when choosing between the two. read more

La Palapa - Chicken fajitas, no rice, just beans (our preference), and tortillas. - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

We were pleasantly surprised by this unassuming little place in Los Osos. The quality and taste of everything we ordered blew us away. Our table ordered the fish tacos, they were fresh and the green sauce they serve with it was delish! So flavorful and fresh tasting. The tortillas are house made and amazing. We also got the Chile relleno, and it was served piping hot with lots of fresh goey cheese oozing out when you cut into it. The sauce they top it with is a family recipe that is sweet and oh so flavorful. The chips and salsa were very tasty, the salsa was spicy just like I like it! Horchata was fabuloso! Will definitely be back! read more

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When Morro Bay suffered a power outage right before we checked into our hotel, we escaped to Los Osos for dinner and found this seafood Mexican restaurant. I was definitely not in the mood for Mexican and a little salty for having to give in. But seeing that it's seafood, I salad yes to this place. Can I just say that I was thankful for that blackout so that we can venture out to Los Osos? First of all, service was attentive and our server was so nice. We were so hungry that we devoured the freshly fried corn chips (thin, crunchy, and hot!) and hot salsa. It was complimentary, and we asked for a refill without issues. So good! I ordered the enchiladas de camarones that came with refried beans and Spanish rice. They put extra shrimp on top of my 2 enchiladas. That is really unheard of in the Bay Area where I'm from. No one gives you extra protein. Our plates were ginormous! I had leftovers that I enjoyed the next morning at another blackout in Morro Bay at our hotel. The sauce was smoky with chipotle which I can tell it was freshly made. And speaking of fresh, handmade corn tortillas! Shut the door good! Even though it was smothered with sauce, I can taste how fresh it is. I will travel far for freshly made corn tortillas. Took me back to Mexico! And I got a glass of sangria, and it was so a big portion! Filled up a big red wine glass. They don't skimp here, and their recipes are seriously tried and true. I can tell they don't take shortcuts and they care about the freshness in their cooking. As a supertaster, I can tell. TY for the experience! read more

La Palapa - Enchiladas de camarones - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

Love their food! I usually order take out, but it's our go-to for Mexican food. So many dishes are delicious

A beautiful Sunday cruising the neighborhood studio/gallery exhibition in Bay wood. We saw the High street deli was quit busy so we went next door instead. There was one couple leaving as we walked in to a very empty restaurant, so we had our choice of tables. Our server handed us fresh clean menus and took our drink order. My iced tea served in a quart sized mason jar was brewed to perfection. The menu was well organized and offerings covered three pages. So we sat for linner (lunch & dinner) and had the place to ourselves with a great view of the bay and passerby's. Tam went for the chicken salad tostada and I went for the shrimp burro "wet" version for a couple of bucks. This is good food, fresh, flavorful, and well cooked My burrito was huge,there was plenty of shrimp and other burrito bits, It didn't look or taste like the meal was put together from the steam table offering but actually constructed on the griddle. Good stuff all the way around, defiantly worth a meal in the less known part of Los Osos. Foodguy-Martin Tam fajita tostada dinner Burro shrimp wet green sauce read more

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This is the best Mexican restaurant in our little town! There is fast and friendly service, and the food is absolutely delicious. The salsa is out of this world! I love the two sisters that run and own this place. read more

Wow! I like and have tried many Mexican restaurants and food joints to have a good baseline established and I will say this place was top notch and literally right across the street from where we were staying. It is worth a drive though! The chips and salsa were great. The carnitas platter was excellent for four large handmade corn tortillas! What a treat! The burritos were giant and delicious. The area is lucky to have this place! Anytime we are in the area we will be back! read more

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If you want food with true love in it and pure taste this is where you wanna go. I implore you to try the chili relleno it's the best ! read more

La Palapa - Chili relleno, chicken enchilada , rice and beans combo plat - Seafood Near Me - Los Osos, California

Staying at the Baywood Inn next door so had dinner here. Very friendly and attentive server Litzy. All the food was great and my husband said the salsa was especially good. Fun community vibe in the dining room read more

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A wonderful spot for good quality Mexican food. Try the chicken posole or the chili relleno. Wonderful mango iced tea to go with the chunky homemade salsa. The waitresses are very pleasant and professional. read more

I have been eating here for several years and I'll just say this place is Simply amazing Mexican food and a very nice atmosphere with amazing bay views. Every item they make is a step above the others. Sauces, salsas are seasoned perfectly. The meats are top notch and also wonderfully seasoned and not bland. The drinks are also amazing. Food portions are very generous. Our family of 6 loves this eatery and considers it the best Mexican food in slo county and we have tried them all. My Wife is Mexican, and she grew up cooking authentic recipes from her Mother so she knows.. I'm not saying it's strictly authentic but it's higher end , and well thought out food. Their hours are occasionally sporadic but seriously you will not be disappointed. I'm guessing some cranky's marked them down a half star for that but if I could give 6 stars I would. read more

Came here with my family we enjoyed the carne asada with shrimp. Also the carnitas, and shrimp a la diabla. Food was good here. The service was quick. Don't let the loneliness fool you. It's actually by far the best Mexican food restaurant there is here in Los Osos. I definitely recommend. read more

Some of the best Mexican food in SLO County, and the best in Los Osos. You can eat in or get it to go (which is a great option for Palapa's delicious burritos). Locally owned and operated too, which is always a plus for this area :) read more

The service is slow. We waited for more than 10 minutes to be seated. The amount of foods and drinks are gigantic. The foods are ok.

The food is very good. Location is great Which includes the ambulance That's all folks read more

Walked in waited to be seated and a waitress walks up to us and proceeds to tell us that she isn't feeling well and that they only have one waitress that has 6 tables and that they can't seat us. Even though they just seated a family of 5 before approaching us. Time was about 7:30pm August 18th 2023. read more

The food is delicious, the portions are large, and the staff is really sweet. They tend to be a little pricey but it's still my families go-to Mexican food in the area. read more

Very possibly the best Mexican food on the central coast. The food is off the hook and so are the portions.