Stopped in during afternoon for a margarita and nachos. Nachos were the strangest thing. Ground beef, tortillas and queso. No green onion. No olives. No tomatoes or salsa. Almost zero flavor. Looked really unappealing. We ordered a side of guacamole but that didn't save it. Tasteless and visually ugly. I've included a picture but the red sauce was applied by us and came with the chips when we sat down. 1/2 pitcher of margs were good read more

Las Palapas - Beef nachos - The image shows a serving of beef nachos in a red bowl, with crispy tortilla chips covered in seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and a drizzle of salsa. Some cheese and toppings are spilling over the edges of the chips, and a fork is visible at the top of the bowl. The dish appears to be a casual Mexican restaurant offering nachos with beef, cheese, and salsa. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

This restaurant came highly recommended to me for Taco Tuesday dinner. I will try again as Lunch Wednesday really wasn't good. Arrived at 11:30 and the parking lot was empty. It did fill up by the time I left (around 12:30). Was seated promptly in a booth, menu with silverware was provided. Menu is huge, took me a while to find the page with lunch specials. (Might have been nice to point it out.) I ordered the chicken burrito lunch special. Chips and salsa came quickly as did a soda. When lunch came, it was just placed and the waiter came and asked "how it was." My response was I haven't tried it yet. The enchilada was mostly rice, with some chicken, and the cheese sauce on the top was COLD. Pretty much the worst enchilada I remember. I ate 1/2 and waited for the waiter to come so I could get a check. English was a struggle for my waiter. I asked for $1 back from my $20 to cover lunch and tip. Said it a couple times, and he eventually just brought me full change to let me leave a tip. Normally, I would have just rounded up and left the $20, but it was just so bad I couldn't. There were many in the restaurant when I left so I'm going to hope I just picked the wrong item. Maybe I'll try again on a Tuesday night. read more

Las Palapas - Lunch burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Mucho terrible! I have been very pleased in the past ordering the Cazuela at oth the Bangor and Brewer locations. BUT: Last night, we took our visiting friends to the Brewer location for dinner, and it was a major disappointment. The enchiladas tapatias were ordered both with beef tips and chicken. Neither was worth a second bite. They were both tasteless, dry, and lacked any flavor or seasoning. The mild red sauce topping was more of a tasteless brown gravy. The nachos and chimi changas got similarly bad reviews. There were six of us, and we all asked for water; four were served. It took three more requests for the additional two waters to finally be delivered. When I asked our waiter to send the manager to speak with us, he replied that no manager was there--a very bad indicator for this nearly or full restaurant on a busy night, and with that response he promptly walked away. When we went to speak to the bartender, he was rude and dismissive after no provocation, which made me wonder if we were perhaps nowhere near the first to be unhappy last night. I do know that another table near us sent food back and was very unhappy. read more

Las Palapas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Service is great, friendly and quick. I have been for lunch a couple times and the price is fantastic. Super cheap and good size portions. The food isn't fancy but it's great Mexican food. You get chips and salsa for free. Drinks are also cheap. If you are looking for quick, cheap Mexican this is the place to go! read more

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Great authentic Mexican food with the nicest people to serve it. We went in on an afternoon and ordered the flautas and green chili. Everything was excellent. Huge portions. The flautas are homemade not in a manufactured style. The chips and salsa are spectacular. Nice music and comfortable seating. The people will even speak Spanish with you go to Las Palapas in Brewer. We will definitely be back! ¡Mil gracias! read more

Nice people. Food was low quality but the prices were low so there you go. I'd pay a little more for a better quality meal. We left half of it behind. Just wasn't appetizing. Kinda regret stopping in. read more

It was okay. Margarita was listed at a higher price than what I paid. It was only $6.99. Food was okay. However, my husband ordered the chili relleno and the pepper was way too hard. Under cooked. Service was great though. Very quick! Chips and salsa were complimentary and they were great!! I ordered a side of guacamole and it was way too salty!. I gave it to my daughter, as she seemed to like it. Rice and beans were phenomenal. Very tasty. . Portions were really good. Prices were VERY reasonable. We would definitely return in the future. read more

Las Palapas - A house margarita! - A house margarita is presented in a large, clear glass with a salted rim and a lime wedge garnish. The drink is pale yellow and appears cold, with a straw inserted. The setting includes a wooden table and a background of restaurant windows with blinds, indicating a casual dining environment. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

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Everything was great and fresh!!! The service was excellent and friendly. We got our food quickly and it was hot. read more

This was literally the most flavorless and unsatisfying meal I've had in forever! I ordered the flautas with beef and chicken. I couldn't tell you which was which aside from the look. I thought they were made with flour tortillas and deep fried-this was flavorless corn. There were onions/peppers in with the meat that had zero seasoning. There was perhaps an ounce of meet total. Rice, beans and lettuce made up the majority of the plate. The salsa is bland and tastes more like a tomato sauce than a salsa. Both myself and my dining companion left feeling like McDonald's would have been a better choice and we love Mexican food. Do yourself a favor-you'll get more flavor at Taco Bell and that isn't saying much! read more

Las Palapas - Chicken and beef flautas - A yellow plastic plate holds several flautas topped with shredded lettuce and cheese, along with rice, refried beans, and chopped fresh salsa with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. The plate is on a wooden table, with a red dish of rice and a green basket of tortilla chips in the background. The setting appears to be a casual Mexican restaurant. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Very disappointed with this restaurant. I placed a large to go order and felt like I got ripped off. I ordered 2 meals and 2 side tacos, asked for extra chips and salsa (one for each meal/person) but they refused. They said one per order (only 7 chips) so I guess next time my friend and I will order separately, which seems kinda ridiculous. My steak taco meal doesn't look like grilled steak strips like described in the menu, more like that shredded steak you'd get with a Philly cheese steak; and it doesn't come with lettuce, cheese, or sour cream?! The carnitas meal comes with very little meat, 3 taco shells (which were missing) but only enough meat for 1 1/2 maybe. Huge ripoff, staff was rude and drinking at the bar, false menu descriptions... definitely recommend going elsewhere read more

Las Palapas - This is what they call strips of grilled steak... what a ripoff - A taco with ground beef filling and a lime wedge on top is placed inside a clear plastic container lined with foil. The taco shell appears soft and is partially folded, with the beef filling visible. The lime wedge is positioned centrally, providing a contrast in color to the beef and shell. The container is likely used for takeout or delivery. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

If I could give this zero stars I would. The chicken was bone dry and has no flavor I couldn't even take another bite. it also took ridiculously long to acquire our water each time we ask to speak to someone our waiter walked away read more

This was my first time at this Las Palapas location. It is a happening place with good staff. The house margarita is my favorite. I'm still working my way through the menu of this small chain, though I have a few favorites already. The quality is fresh, and they taste better than most Mexican food restaurants I typically go to. Next time I'm near this Las Palapas I will stop in again. We split a few small things for a light lunch and finished our plates. Should have gotten tome takeout. The manager was very nice. read more

Las Palapas - Fruit Sangria - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Las Palapas Mexican Restaurants have 2 nearby locations in the Bangor area. The Bangor location just off 95 at the Hogan Rd exit is convenient. The Brewer location on Wilson isn't as convenient but the ambiance is worth the drive for in-house dining. We prefer the packing of our take out dinners ordered from the Bangor location. The salsa packed for takeout from the Brewer location is always on the bottom of the bag and ends up breaking open destroying the support of the bag. Our favorite menu item is the Enchiladas Supremos! It's a plate of 3 different enchiladas and fried rice topped with a light salad and sour cream!. It's so good we can't imagine trying anything else. The takeout comes with large restaurant style corn chips which are also served as an appetizer with medium salsa. Either takeout or dining is relatively quick service. Enjoy! read more

We came here with our dog and there were no dogs allowed on the outside patio. So we got takeout instead of eating on the patio. The food was great so we had a vote. Me 5 stars, best chips since a restaurant in Houston,TX, my wife flavorful , 5 stars. The dog voted 4 stars. If a review mentioned no dogs we would have a different place. read more

Las Palapas - Was ordered with no sour cream but came with sour cream. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

I do not recommend wasting your money on this restaurant. Food was ready two minutes after we ordered, leading us to believe the food was prepared before we even ordered. Tried to order drop off and accidentally ordered pick up, couldn't cancel our order. Food was cold and gross, couldn't even finish it. The "fried ice cream" was melted ice cream covered in soggy corn flakes. Not even fried! I single coke was five dollars. Don't come here. read more

We try to visit the Brewer Maine 04412 Las Palapas every weekend. The lunch specials are a great value. For the money you get a lot of food. I love the way how they grill their grilled chicken. It's got some great flavor! I always get the burrito Alteno Which is a huge stuffed burrito. We also get the lunch grilled fajita which comes with a lot of read more

Got awful food poisoning, diarrhea and vomiting and stuck in the bathroom all night and day in the last 24 hours. This was the only food I had that day. Will not be repeating. read more

So many people love it here so I really don't want to post a bad review. Personally, it's not for me. The food wasn't the best.

Takeout order, online ordering was easy, food ready promptly. Unfortunately the main course was very bland - chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. The mole sauce was bland and sweet. The rest of the meal was also disappointing. read more

Good service, inexpensive meals and fast delivery to our table. The enchiladas were tasty and the chips were excellent.

The atmosphere of the place was much better than I expected it to be. That's a big plus right off the bat. Clean tables. Not overly crowded with furniture or fixtures. That adds points to my opinion. The service was excellent and right on the ball. Doing great there. Score! The food was not only very good, it was terrific. Sadly, there was more food on the plate than I could consume. But I gave it a try. read more

Saw the reviews and thought Las Palapas was a good option for takeout. The order was fulfilled quick and I was excited about a speedy delivery. However upon arrival I see why it was so quick . . The "Salad" hardly came with any greens! I understand the greens shrink with hot food or liquid but this isn't the case. Also, my fiance got the chicken Fajitas and was also disappointed with the lack of flavor. It's hard finding good Mexican food in Maine but if you're looking for a fix to your craving save yourself the disappointment and skip this location. read more

Las Palapas - Las Palapas Salad w/chicken - A salad featuring grilled chicken pieces, shredded cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and cucumber in a round aluminum foil container. The salad is placed on a speckled countertop with a blue plastic bag and a black electrical cord visible nearby. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

We were visiting Maine, and I thought it would be funny to get Mexican food, so far from Mexico. Jokes on me, because these guys crushed it. The best part of the visit was the service. Happy, friendly, and most accommodating. You could always tell the waiter was smiling, despite the mask. My burrito was amazing. Great flavor- through and through. The guac, the cheese sauce, but most importantly...the steak. A lot of time the steak is over cooked and lacking flavor. This was neither. Perfect. I highly recommend. read more

Las Palapas - El Burrito Alteno. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

We really like this restaurant and have been many times. The food is tasty, I usually get cheese enchiladas with verde sauce and rice and beans. The portions are perfect and the staff are always on top of things. The atmosphere is what I would consider family style. It's just fine. I have only been to the Brewer location, not the Bangor location. read more

All the staff was extremely friendly. Food was great, reasonably priced. Drinks were made good as well. Establishment is very family friendly. read more

I came here for the first time last night with my mother. I've been to other Mexican restaurants in the area many times over the years, and while I've always been satisfied with the food at other establishments, I wanted to give Las Palapas a try as well. Boy am I glad I did! The restaurant has a casual south-of-the-border vibe, and is also festively decorated. There is a bar with seating, and numerous comfortable booths in the dining area. We were greeted and served very quickly, so right away the service stood out from other local restaurants as being fast and friendly. The menu options are extensive and what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant--tacos, burritos, fajitas etc, but also a few items unique to the restaurant. The prices of most dishes are average, but they have nightly specials, and we somehow got an extremely low special price on house margaritas last night! Not only was the service friendly, but everything came out quickly as well--the drinks, the corn chips and salsa, our meal, and our dessert, and our server made sure to check on us occasionally if we needed anything. And best of all, everything was delicious! We ordered the chimichangas for our main, which come as one beef and one chicken, and served with sides of refried beans and a Mexican rice. Everything was very tasty, and I loved the shredded chicken and beef inside the chimis, which was perfectly seasoned and tender. The lime margaritas were delicious as well, and even the "small" was sizable. Having been to other Mexican restaurants for years and receiving generally slow service and mixed results on the food, after our experience last night Las Palapas will now be our go-to and I'd highly recommend it! read more

Well that was a lovely taco Tuesday treat. I remember a discussion with a friend in Portland about "what should you pay for a taco?" Both of us decided tacos should be around 2$ and no more than 3$ if they are amazing! But around Portland it is rare to find a taco deal anywhere. There are a few spots, but they aren't abounding. Well, rolling in to Las Palapas I was SO surprised that taco Tuesday brings you $1.25 tacos, either bean, beef, or chicken. Also, the $5.00 margaritas are some of the strongest I've had in a long time. Not only are they strong, they are not so sweet you walk away with a sugar headache. Score! The place was packed and it was only their first month of being open. Our server was AMAZING, and I don't say that lightly. She was prompt, friendly, checked in repeatedly, got our order of 7 people correct the first time, and delivered our check in the exact amount of time to not overstay our welcome. This place is on the list of must visits when my family comes to camp every summer. Very great start for this new location this restaurant! read more

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All I'm gonna say is you gotta go it's well worth the drive you'll be happy. Good food and service

there chimichangas are the bomb omg i go there every week with my mom 100% my fav mexican restarant the staff is soo nice and very kind read more

Las Palapas - A Mexican meal served on a yellow plate includes seasoned rice, shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a rolled enchilada topped with sauce. In the background, there is a small bowl of creamy dressing, a basket with napkins and condiments, and other dishes on a wooden table. The setting appears to be a casual restaurant environment. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Great food and service!! Gabriel was so friendly and tentative!! and a great server. Make sure you order the margarita tower (if you have a DD ;) ) Yelp says my review isn't long enough so I am adding this sentence read more

Las Palapas - a drink dispenser in a restaurant - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Omg!! What a wonderful family run restaurant. Food was fresh, authentic and tasted great. And to top it off the place was spotless!! Definitely going to be our new go to when in Bangor. read more

Don't use their website to order online. I chose the Bangor location to order from but somehow ended up placing the order in Brewer. Still managed to up my order only 15 minutes from the posted time but my taco salad was a soggy mess already. Plenty of chicken but it had only a hint of vegetables (very small amount of lettuce and one slice of tomato). Luckily, I had veggies st home to supplement. Fajita was fine. The guacamole in both meals was an unappetizing brown. Take out is not their strong suit... read more

Great food. great staff. great atmosphere. authentic Mexican food.

When I first moved to me in the first time, that was my first restaurant I ate at I love Mexican food and their food is delicious. In fact, I just ordered some now. I can't wait to enjoy it. Mmmm good read more

The chimichangas are amazing here. I love coming here for the chimichangas. The service is wonderful and caring. They always pay attention if you need anything. The vibe here is cheerful and nice to bring friends here. The food is delicious and comes out great! The menu is flexible and the wait to leave is not bad. This place is a must try! read more

Cheap drinks, nice people, and pretty good Mexican food. The chicken fajitas are my favorite. Awesome lunch deals and happy hour specials. read more

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Saw great reviews and needed quick dinner. First time there. Takeout. Pretty awful. Everything was so salty was inedible. Queso fundido, refried beans, Tacos al pastor, no pork chunks but slim chewy and fatty pieces. I guess people like it but could be so much better and am baffled by positive reviews. Sorry I don't like giving bad reviews but hope they can improve their product. Lose the excessive salt for starters read more

This is a great place. Having not been to Brewer before, my kiddo who moved there suggested we give it a shot. Let me just say when I lived in North Carolina we had some excellent Mexican and I havent found much of anything as good so far in Maine. Well, until this place. It looks like every other mexican restaurant when you walk in. They have the specials on a board and you are seated with your menus. Big menus. I really was suprised at all the choices. Ordered a strawberry margarita and gave it a read. I settled on the enchiladas rancheras with carnitas and my boyfriend got the chicken quesadillas and a chicken taco, but of course we had to get some cheese dip first. The portions are ginormous. He and I probably should have shared. The food was excellent. Took the leftovers back to our hotel to munch on later. i was also happy to see other Mexican people there and eating. That usually is the mark of a pretty authentic place. Give them a try. read more

Las Palapas - a man sitting at a table with a drink - Tex-Mex Near Me - Brewer, Maine

Always a good place to grab a big ole bite to eat. I always seem to go for the CALIFORNIA BURRITO with chicken and the size never disappoints! read more

Excellent food, service, and good margaritas! Believe me, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is outstanding. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy, you've been informed!!! read more

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