We had a table of ten and this place has 3 tables for that scenario. Under $350 for ten is pretty good - with tip- not including alcohol. Waitstaff is good, kitchen is fast, food was good. They swear by the fish tacos. I had these specialty steak salad and was awesome. Kids meals are good. Guacamole's awesome here. We needed a large group spot - this place was great. Been here since 1993 and has it figured out. Not a traditional menu but has lots of great options. 4-5 good vegetarian options as well. read more

La Paz - Tequila Lime Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We order it to go for breakfast on Sundays as a tradition. It's one of the most authentic non tourist places you will find in Destin. Must try if you are on gulf shores drive. read more

Always enjoy La Paz! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really great ambiance and service[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but I missed the matchbooks they usually have, they didn't have them! read more

Year after year visiting the beach, this is one of our favorite places. Just last week, the food was incredible and the service was perfect. We had our drinks in under 5 mins and food less than 10 mins after that and everything was freshly cooked and delicious, as always. Do yourself a favor and when you get tired of the seafood, give La Paz a try and you'll go back every time. Keep up the great work!!!! read more

The service was excellent, waitress was friendly, fast, and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you first walk in you are hit in the face with a strong kerosene like smell, it made me wonder why it smells like that indoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chips and salsa were disappointing. The salsa is sweet and the chips are very tick and stale tasting. Despite this, I ordered nachos which came with fresh crispy thin chips. The nachos themselves had all of the cheese melted on one side, the guacamole served with it had oxidation coloring and the toppings were all in separate piles on the chips. My friend enjoyed her quesadilla which looked great and very very thick. read more

food was good but servers didn't listen and got 2 orders ready. [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was great though[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Food was good. Service was ok. A little pricey for me compared to other Mexican food in the area.

We came in Wednesday for a family birthday dinner celebration. We had a pretty big party and it took just a few minutes for them to accommodate our large party with a table. Our server was amazing and food was all delicious. Came out hot and tasty! The queso was also delish! read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Wonderful food & excellent service every time we go!! I highly recommend anything with the mango salsa! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music is great too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great food, we had everything from tacos, to quesadillas, fajitas to red snapper. No wait. Nice waiter and good salsa read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Got the phat boy burrito, shrimp were not fresh, just get steak and chicken, also tortilla not done, gummy, rice and beans not that good either. read more

We have eaten at La Paz many times. The food is delicious! The seafood and all ingredients are so fresh. I love the shrimp tostada and the fish tacos. The homemade margaritas are very tasty also! We get it to go as well and it is so easy to order online. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

This was OK. Not horrible but not the best food!! Good service though and easy to walk to if you are staying close by.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]La Paz offers a quaint and intimate setting for 2, 4, 6+.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You may want to review the menu ahead online, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the lighting is a little low, but super cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a party of 8, service was excellent! Thank you Kendall! Food was yummy! Portions are huge! See pics. Margaritas were delicious by the pitcher or glass! It's a hidden gem! I've lived in this area for 23+ yrs. It's been 7+ years since I've eaten here and they are still on point. I can't believe I forgot about place. So coming back. I suggest reservations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Finally, dress is casual beach friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoy! read more

La Paz - Big Phat Boy - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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I got the Avocado Toast with no Cilantro or Pico de Gallo and added eggs and bacon. The food was a classic homemade meal and tasted pretty good. The service here was absolutely amazing and I will definitely be coming back to this nice restaurant. read more

La Paz - Avocado Toast - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

It was a busy Taco Tuesday night . Walk in and the host is on her phone and clearly frustrated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We then get sat at a filthy table[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floor was disgustingly with BBQ sauce all over it[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Waitress was average but had way too many tables. We were not there for specials so ate the over priced not so good food . read more

Chadam (CEO) is awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pinball machines.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food. Great drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 11/10 read more

SO GOOD. I eat here every time I come to Destin and it is always amazing. I always get seated right away and the service is very quick. Servers are always very nice at attentive. Great ambiance and atmosphere very low key and relaxed. The food is always amazing. We get the Spinach queso which is heavenly. I always get the Burrito Gordo with beef and it is perfect. My party got the chicken chimichanga and the chicken tacos which they also thought were amazing. Overall such a great place and one of my favorites. Eat here!!! read more

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I'm not one to give 5 stars normally but this place deserves it based on the food we had and the service. First things first, we were here Tuesday evening of Spring break week for many schools so lots of vacation people! Was told an hour 15 minute wait, which is fine bc most places were having that kind of wait. We grabbed margaritas (which are $4 on Tuesday nights) some chips and salsa and sat outside to wait. Delicious chips and salsa and a strong margarita. We got sat and there was a wait before it was figured out who our server would be, so the manager came over and offered us a free round of drinks, which was very nice. Now for the food: Queso: Good standard white cheese dip you can get at Mexican restaurants. Phat Boy Burrito- Husband loved it. Fish Taco-Husband also loved it and said one of the best he has had. Might have had to do with the fresh Cobia Fish. I had the grilled catch of the day which was Cobia and had been caught that morning and it was AMAZING! I had it was the grilled mushrooms over the cabbage (first choice on the menu) and might have been one of the best fish dishes ever. Mango salsa was a nice touch to it. We took churros home as we were stuffed and they were also delicious. We also had a great waitress and there was live music on Tuesdays! Will return if we are in the area! read more

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I think this is probably the best Mexican spot of the four that I've been to in Destin. I ordered their campeones (a red snapper fish). The service at the bar was nice as well. I was pretty surprised for how busy it was on a Tuesday night in the off season. It didn't get five stars because I think for $32+, the quality of ingredients could be improved. read more

La Paz - Red Snapper - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

The food and service was good. I normally would give an establishment a least 3 stars for this alone. The reason I down rated it to a 1 star is the added 'gratuity' of 18%. This is a not a gratuity, as a gratuity is freely given as appreciation of service. This is a line item. The ironic thing is, is that I was fully ready to give a 22% gratuity. Instead, I am not recommending this restaurant to anyone, or returning again. read more

Chose this due to location , ratings, and very busy. First we were sat in a separate little room where the light was so bad. We finally turned on our phone flashlight to read menu. We asked for a better table but got declined. I ordered a chicken Chimichanga with rice n beans. Didn't care for chicken inside, not much flavor and just square chunks. Ended up eating only outside crust part. What husband ordered, he really didn't care much for either. Chips tasted really stale. For a Tuesday night they were packed. Everyone seemed to be having a good time but us. Maybe a Stiff drink would of made it all taste better. Lots of Mexican places in area, this one just not for us. read more

I would give this place a negative star! Nasty food stale chips and The worst service. Acting manager was our server and never came around once he took our order, the busier gal helped us when the manager would not! Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Back again this year. Tried two different dishes and they were just as good as last time. Even the black beans are delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Excellent food and service We caught fish and did a hook ad cook. The cook came out and checked on us. Wonderful service. Highly recommend. We are local and have tried many places but always return to La Paz can't beat the food. read more

Drove by this place on our way to our condo. Decided to stop for dinner that evening, and we're sure glad we did. We each got something different, and all 5 of us said it was the best Mexican food we've ever had. Service was also great. Do yourself a favor and go here. You'll be happy you did. read more

Outstanding food and service... some of the best Mexican food I have ever tasted. Great location by the beach... great atmosphere... pin ball room while you wait or after. read more

Pleasant casual atmosphere with a great staff and top notch food. The salsa is so fresh, it is completely addictive. Fish tacos. bbq nachos, fajitas, chimichanga, and burritos are are solid choices. Also has a great bar area if you would just like to have a drink after a long day on the beach. read more

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Absolutely everything about this place screams. It's the best in Destin. Everything from the bartenders to the food to the ambience. It's all amazing and I highly recommend this stop whether you're local or visiting. This place is going to make you feel welcome. read more

Good food! My granddaughter got a cheeseburger. She said it was the best she'd ever had. At 16 bucks, it should have been! My daughter and wife had California Quesadilla; my wife added chicken. They give you plenty of chips and salsa- everyone gets their own bowl, but they charge you for the cheese dip if you order it. 12 bucks, but my daughter said it was worth it. She's used to DMV prices (Washington, DC area). I had tequila shrimp- good, but seemed slightly overcooked. The service was great and the ambience was good- casual. read more

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We stumbled upon this place while in Destin, FL a couple of weeks ago. It felt more like a "local" restaurant than some of the other places we dined. We sat at the bar, but the places was bustling and I believe on a wait. Out of the places we dined, the staff here were by far the friendliest. It seemed people all knew each other, to me those are the kind of places you want to go to! We happened upon this place on Taco Tuesday, how lucky! $2 street tacos, $5 margaritas and a little live music. I had street tacos and my husband had enchiladas; we were both pleased. read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

Wonderful Mexican food and margaritas! Love this place ! The tacos are awesome! Definitely recommend!

Wife and I tried La Paz for the first time and without a doubt we will be back. Easy parking, great service and the food was outstanding. Very friendly atmosphere and we highly recommend Mac and Christy read more

Just ate at this place. It's EMPTY for a reason. Skip past this one and go to one of the many other good restaurants in Destin. Food bland and service is the worst! It's not authentic Mexican or even decent Tex Mex if that's what they're going for. Taco Bell would be a better choice tbh. And the teenager hostess and teen wait staff was rude and not service oriented in the slightest. Not sure how this place stays in business. read more

Amazing they're catch and cook is always fabulous and I don't have anything else to say that I didn't already say but this has to be 85 characters but 10/10 recommend read more

La Paz has a unique theme for decor and plenty of open space. We were seated right away and had a very friendly and helpful server. We got our food in good time, which we enjoyed. And the salsa was excellent! At some places the salsa can taste bland and out of a jar, but this stuff tasted fresh and delicious. Overall a good experience! read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Destin, Florida

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This convenient spot has excellent food. My family ordered various things on the menu and all of them were very good. The food was hot, the service was excellent, and it was very crowded. I can certainly see why locals love this restaurant. Visiting Destin often has me seeking out all of the locals recommendations. I recommend the ground beef tacos and the chips and salsa. read more

They make tasty, basic fare, but really it's nothing special. But hey delicious food doesn't necessarily have to be special. We only ordered takeout so can't speak on the ambiance. The server was nice enough though... read more

Have you ever heard of a $65 margarita? Welcome to LaPaz. My friend was completely blindsided when he ordered their new fishbowl margarita with some extra shots in it. When he got his bill, it was $65! He was not happy and spoke to the manager to no avail. Just be careful what you order! read more

I have been coming here for about 20 years with my family. The past 10 years have been rather disappointing, but La Paz is BACK! Absolutely amazing service and delicious food. So happy to finally have the same amazing taste as the past. read more