We've been coming here since 2018 on a chance, and it truly is our favorite Mexican restaurant. Food is always hot, and authentically flavorful. We usually go for a good fajita (of any of the flavors, all are delicious) or a monster burrito to share (jam-packed with rice, meat and veggies so enough to share)! Chori queso and fried ice cream usually round out our meal. The staff is amazing. Everyone is so kind and efficient, it really is a treat to go out and support this business. The place is usually pretty packed, but there is a bar for a solo date and huge tables for bigger gatherings as well (I had my 30th birthday here and it was a blast)! read more

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food was good except for the rice it was dry and flavourless. I can't speak on the beans because I don't really like refried beans. I told the guy I didn't need the rice or beans but he brought it anyway for some reason. My dad wanted his rice and beans, so maybe he was confused. I don't know if our server was new or not. My dad had to ask twice for his Pepsi and I had to ask a second time for the salsa. I requested to go with my tacos. The wait time wasn't long since it was during the week and early enough in the night so that was nice. I'm used to waiting a very long time here. It's always very busy and crowded here. I also asked for a to go queso sauce I told him I didn't need the chips. He totally forgot about that as well and then brought the bill. I was very annoyed that I had to ask a second time and then he wanted to charge $11 for that he insisted that he takes back the bill and adjust it and I said oh you're going to charge me for that even though you already brought the bill and I've had to ask twice okay at this point I was so annoyed but I gave him back the bill anyways so he could adjust for it. I didn't know just the dip was $11. I would have re thought a carry out. I told him I didn't need the chips because we have chips at home. I don't know if they changed their rice recipe but the rice was extremely dry and flavourless. I took a few bites and it was hard to choke down overall I really like this place but I'm really second-guessing even coming back because the taco food truck that's down the street from my house is much better than this at this point and the prices are crazy. I didn't know how much the prices have changed. My dad got a burrito rice and beans. I got three tacos and we got a carryout queso and the bill was almost $60.?!?! this definitely was not exceptional service by any means I am keeping three stars because out of the other experiences I have had here this is just one not so good one usually we have come here and it's been great. My parents have come here a few times in 2025. I used to come here with them in 2024 and before I know they have been open for over 10 years more like 15 years but I don't know what has changed recently. read more

Las Palapas - dad got a burrito. I got tacos rice and beans was served on the side for me. - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

The owner's conduct today was completely out of line. After my husband asked a simple question in Spanish about their recent closure, she rushed over, leaned into our booth, and physically trapped us there while demanding to know why we asked. I told her repeatedly to step back, and she refused. Her behavior was hostile, aggressive, and unmistakably intimidating. I've never had an owner treat customers with this level of disrespect. We won't be back. No one should have to worry about being cornered by management while trying to eat. read more

First i want to say that our server was very nice .... the food was really good, they have so many options of yummy Mexican dishes to choose from and their drink options are from flights to tree patrons to just a margarita . This is a must try for sure and you want to add yourself to the wait list because they were busy even for a Tuesday night... even at the bar. read more

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This is a large portion, Americanized Mexican restaurant. We were a group of 12. There seems to be some confusion with the staff. A call was made the day before to make a reservation. We were told no problem . Then when we arrive they said they didn't take reservations. Luckily one of our party showed up early and ended up arranging for all of us to sit at a table. There has been an ongoing debate as to whether or not this restaurant makes their own guacamole or if it comes out of a bag. Upon inquiring with the staff, they say they make their own guacamole. I ordered a large for the table and most people ranked it a 6 out of 10. The food arrived in a timely fashion. It was plentiful. And most people seem to enjoy what they chose. It's an American Mexican restaurant. read more

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We went here for lunch today and everything was delicious. The chips and salsa was very good and we each got individual bowls which I liked. I had a frozen strawberry margarita and it was very good. My brother got the quesadilla and loved it. I got the camarones a la diabla - it was delicious and perfectly spicy. The food portions are huge and delicious, the service was great and just an overall great time. read more

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We've been coming here for years and the food and service has always been top notch! The best Mexican food in our area outside of Detroit. The staff are all courteous and friendly. The food comes out quick and hot. The restaurant decor has a tropical relaxing vibe. Definitely get on the waitlist online as the place is always busy! read more

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Meeting my hustle buddies for dinner at Las Palapas was the best part of my day! Great conversation! Great laughs! Great service! Great food! We didn't want leave. We started with salsa and chips. I can appreciate them serving their chips warm, a decanter of delicious salsa and four individual bowls to allow for double dipping. Refills were provided too. They could teach a few other restaurants on how to properly serve salsa and chips. The checklist of great food and nice portions was also met. I had the fried avocado tacos with refried beans and rice. The beans and rice were delicious! Everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. Our server, Jesus H., was excellent. His colleague, who brought our meals to the table, was done in a unique way at Las Palapas. He wore a long sleeve oven mitt with all our hot plates from the top of his arm to his wrist on top of the oven mitt. Pretty cool! There were several celebrations going on with other diners. The staff gives the person a free shot or a free dessert along with a clapping serenade. We witnessed this about four times. There are all kinds of festive decorations throughout the restaurant. I look forward to going back! read more

The food here is very good. Their Chimichangas are good, the quesadillas are my husband's favorite. The chips and salsa are also good. Love the decor. read more

Had a group of 10 get together at the restaurant. We all had a positive experience with the courteous staff and very good food. The portions were larger than expected, as everyone had leftovers to take home. Would definitely return to this restaurant again. read more

Las Palapas - Chimichanga Dinner with rice - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I live talk close to this place and love Mexican food so I don't know why I never tried it. Man, all that wasted time! I can't believe the portion sizes! Came home with almost as much food as I ate there. Nobody in my party had a drink so I can't comment on them but everyone raved about their food. I love street tacos and was happy that you could mix and match. The chicken quesadilla looked great - it was so stuffed with chicken that it was impossible to pick up and eat the way you normally do with quesadillas. We were there on a Tuesday night and there was a significant wait, a sign they are doing something right! They do have benches to sit on both inside and outside while waiting for your table. I did notice (after my visit) that there's an online wait-list you can join on their web page, good to know for next time, and there will for sure be a next time! read more

Las Palapas - So much food!! Taco Salad Tacos Mexicanos Enchiladas Supremas - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

The food was delicious. I ordered the al pastor tacos and the carne asada tacos, and they were not only filling but very flavorful. I also tried the queso with chorizo, which was very tasty, though the chips were a bit greasy. I ordered takeout because the line was out the door and the wait time was around 30 minutes. Even though it was busy, the restaurant was nice and clean, and the staff was very pleasant. read more

Came here for cinco this year with friends and while it was crazy busy, the staff was so nice and on top of it. They kept the chips and dips coming, the drinks were out at reasonable times for a busy day and the food felt like it only took 10-15 minutes (impressive for such a busy day) Everything was great i don't think anyone complained, maybe a missing side here and there but nothing that wasn't taken care of! Definitely need to come back soon to get those fried avocado tacos again! read more

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The ambiance was fun and exciting. The service was great and the food was delicious. If you are looking for Mexican this place has it all. read more

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Conveniently located in a strip mall on the northeast corner of Plymouth Road and Farmington in Livonia is some of the best Mexican food in metro Detroit! There is a plenty of parking in a lot out front. There is dining room or bar seating and they have take out. Festively decorated and you can feel the vibe as soon as you walk thru the door. The bartenders and waitstaff has great and is always serving with a smile. All the Mexican classics - tacos, burritos, enchiladas. Las Palapas has them! Daily happy hour and lunch specials every Mon - Fri. My fave is the taco salad. And chips and fresh salsa with every meal. They have one of the biggest tequila selections in Michigan and the margaritas are to die for. You can even get them to go. If you live or work in the Livonia area and you like Mexican food you must try Las Palapas! read more

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This is one of the best Mexican places around. Usually pretty busy too but pretty quick and always dependable. Rice and beans are on point and worth it by themselves!!!! read more

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Excellent Mexican restaurant. Food is fabulous. Very clean and nicely decorated. Feels a bit more upscale than most Mexican restaurants. Staff is always friendly. Margaritas are excellent. read more

We were seated quickly despite a busy lunch crowd. Our server was fast, cheerful, and attentive. The margaritas are fantastic and our food came out quickly and was excellent. One of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to in Michigan read more

They have the best verdes (green sauce - no red) enchiladas around. We had a big group a few months back and servers were attentive. Although their chips look like they come out of a bag they're very tasty and crispy and good salsa. Normally love the margaritas but my sangria was a little tasteless but it looked pretty. read more

Las Palapas - Chicken enchiladas verdes; sangria - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

They were very busy on a Saturday afternoon, but quickly accommodated my party of 9 after about 30 minutes. The food was pretty good, large quantities. My margarita was ok, not very strong. I would visit again and try the happy hour. read more

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Amazing food! Very generous portions!!! Super cute ambiance with great service. Highly recommend!! read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've been to in a long time. Chips, salsa, guacamole, burritos, rice, beans...everything was delicious! Service, friendliness, cleanliness, decor were great also. Our new go-to place for Mexican! read more

Fajitas for two... delicious and large portion. Great staff ... they are attentive and well staffed. I will come back again and again. read more

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere is fantastic, with amazing décor and a great bar area. The service is always friendly and timely, and I really appreciate their happy hour deals. Their queso and guac are absolutely to die for, and the drinks never disappoint. My favorite part has to be the "pick three" option--perfect if you're indecisive like me. The prices are very reasonable, and I almost always leave with leftovers. read more

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Food is delicious. Another place I can add for another stop. Service was awesome and the portion sizes were GREAT!!!

Visited around the holiday on a Thursday night and I can't wait to come back! Be sure to put yourself on the wait list, the wait is often 90 minutes. We had a FULL table of food and there were no misses! Most of us ordered the Tacos Mexicanos, the chorizo was my favorite and the queso was delicious. Drinks were strong and had me feeling fuzzy and buzzy. Large portions for an excellent price read more

Las Palapas - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

1. Reserve / join the waiting list, it will save u an hour. It was jammed packed on a Wednesday 2. Waitresses were all nice and didn't rush us to order. She was very knowledgeable about the the food and drink items on the menu. 3. The food was authentic, and flavorful.. the drinks were amazing. All in all great restaurant, ambience was chill. Would recommend but make sure you plan ahead. read more

Came with a large group for lunch today and was blown away by our experience. Our server was outstanding and made great lunch recommendations. Our drinks were always full and the chips and salsa were flowing! I ordered the lunch grande burrito with steak and will have enough leftover for lunch the next 2 days. read more

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Get the avocado tacos! They are sooo good and they have the best margaritas. Open late and they bring a hefty serving of chips and salsa when you are seated . Wait times can be very long on the weekends especially Sundays after church but you can also join the waitlist online . read more

Las Palapas - Avocado tacos - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

holy food portions. if you walk away hungry, you did something wrong. let this be your warning to only go through one basket of chips. the free chips and salsa always gets but the salsa had a nice little kick at the end (nothing crazy. I got the 3 fried avacado tacos that came with a side of beans and rice for $14. I ended up taking a taco and the sides to go it was filling and great flavor. the rest of my group got taco salad bowls with different chicken and barbacoa, all great reviews. the service was quick even with the sunday lunch crowd. always had water! read more

Las Palapas - Fried Avacado Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I stopped in this place with my friends for dinner this place was crowded however, we did find a spot at the bar so we sat there. This restaurant is a Mexican restaurant so it was nicely decorated with a full bar and tables to sit at. We were quickly greeted by the bar staff and our food orders placed. The margaritas here are very strong and very, very good. I will definitely return just for the margarita itself! I ordered the quesadilla mixa with steak. The steak was tender and juicy and very flavorful. All of my friends enjoy their food and we all will definitely return in the future. read more

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This place was packed even though my friend and I had a later lunch (after 1pm), so we had to sit at the bar. From what I hear, it's always busy since the food is so good! So that's something to keep in mind if you don't like crowded restaurants. Birria tacos: they were delicious and had a generous amount of meat. The consommé dip was great with it. I asked for no cilantro and onion which unfortunately didn't happen (not a fan of raw onions and cilantro tastes like soap to me), but I was able to pick most of it off. The homemade chips and salsa were fresh and tasty. We also got some queso which was thick, creamy, and hearty - very good. $10 for queso is expensive, but it also goes a long way. I had a little bit of sticker shock and service wasn't the best, but the food was great. I was in between 4 and 5 stars because of the service, but the food pushes it to 5. This is a place I'd be proud to take friends to try. Highly recommend! read more

Las Palapas - Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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GET THE CHICKEN SKILLET NACHOS!! All I have to say lol, ok not all but if you don't order ANYTHING else here get those. The platter is loaded with tasty well seasoned chicken, velvety queso , fresh avocado and jalapeños...along with a host of other delicious/complimentary things. This is my third time coming here and third time is truly a charm because I was semi-disappointed with the dishes I had the other two times. I've previously had the birria tacos, which were decent but lacked flavor, especially the meat. I also quite a while back (full disclosure prob pre-pandemic) had the shredded chicken tacos and again, no flavor. But these nachos! My go to order now, and this place will definitely be my neighborhood spot for taco Tuesday! I also had the Mexican corn and cucumber jalapeño margarita. I was a little leery of the corn as it is served off the cob but 10/10 recommend, soooo tasty and prob some of the best I've had in the metro area. My drink was strong and delicious, my favorite combo. I sat at the bar and the staff were awesome, and my food came out lightening fast. Just an FYI it gets super crowded on Tuesdays and you will most likely be sitting shoulder to should with people at the bar. Sorry not many pics 09/30/2024 Stepped outside my usual box and tried the fajita bowl. I ordered it with steak AND chicken for an additional up charge of $3.00. I also had a happy hour strawberry mango margarita which was so, so good, the combination of flavors will be my go to in the future. Th fajita bowl was very good although both the chicken and steak needed seasoning. I was so full from the chips and salsa that I took it home to eat for leftovers. When I ate it at home I added seasoning and OMG that's what was missing overall. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating, especially when it came to how I wanted my margarita. read more

Las Palapas - Cucumber jalapeño margarita - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Super cool Mexican in a Livonia strip mall. Looks like they even have some outside seating. Extremely popular place because the food and service are fantastic. Decor is very cool and slightly kitschy. I'd be all 5 stars on this except I am deaf and this place is extremely loud inside. Good for their business though. read more

This place is becoming a new favorite! The service is always good, friendly, quick and accommodating. I like the interior, it's fun and it has a festive vibe. I also like the way the seating is as it allows to have your own space even with a larger crowd. The star of the show is the food. Starting with the salsa and chips, really good! They also have a hotter version of salsa they will bring upon request, spicy and tasty. They also have an array of hot sauces upon request as well. The choices of entrees, apps and drinks are plentiful. Each meal has its own unique flavors and the portions are quite generous. I recently enjoyed a burrito, enchilada and a quesadilla and very much enjoyed each one. You know it was good when I am already looking forward to my next visit. I look forward to exploring more options! I can understand the reasons for this restaurant is always consistently busy. Good food, friendly people, fun atmosphere and thirst quenching drinks! Great local joint! read more

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This place is so busy but it is worth it. I went did the waitlist ahead of time which I love that they have that. The staff is very nice. The place reminds me of a tiki bar setting to have drinks and party but the food is amazing. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The botana is Humongous just like the burritos are. The Fajitas are great. I had the shrimp and my husband son made agh had the steak. My daughter had the burrito which she was only able to eat a quarter of it. It barely fit in the to go box. The only thing I would say is the table was too small to have 3 fajitas serving and the burrito to fit everything on it lol. They serve hot nachos and salsa when you sit down and you are able to ask for refills. read more

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Go in there, order yourself the giant burrito, maybe get a marg if you're feelin fancy, and you've just gotten yourself the finest burrito within 10mi read more

My wife and I came in as regular customers after noticing the restaurant had just reopened after being closed for a few days. A passing server (not even our assigned server) said hello, and I casually asked why the restaurant had been closed. She mentioned it had something to do with her bosses and wasn't sure if police were involved. Shortly after, the owner came to our table in a very aggressive manner and demanded to know what we asked the server. When I calmly explained, she immediately became defensive and hostile, raised her voice, and accused us of assuming things. She leaned over our table in an aggressive way and physically blocked our exit, which made my wife extremely uncomfortable. My wife asked her multiple times to please move so we could leave. Instead of calming the situation, the owner told us we could leave in a rude manner. What should have been a normal lunch turned into a stressful and intimidating experience. We left without eating. We will not be returning, and I strongly caution others. No one deserves to be treated this way. I have uploaded a video of the last couple of seconds of how the owner was acting. read more

Best authentic Mexican food I've found in my area and we love coming here for lunch. Sometimes you need to wait but it's never too long, even though they always stay packed. The decor is a little much but I also love it, there's so much to look at. I also love that the vibe is just relaxed and chill, people just there to eat good food in good company. Their margs are so good (Skinny Raspberry and Coconut Lime yummmm) and there are so many flavors. We always get queso bc it's delicious and just the right spice. The Birria Tacos we get every time, they have so much flavor and are just simple good. The flautas are my other favorite to order. You really can't go wrong, everything is good good good. read more

Las Palapas - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Tempted to give this place one star to deter people from going.. but honestly, this is the best Mexican food I've had in Michigan. The flavors are so good and the facility is always so well taken care of and clean. The staff is quick and the prices are fair. My only complaint is the popularity of this location - if you don't utilize their online wait system, you can easily be placed on a two hour waiting list that seemingly never goes down. We never come to this spot without first checking in online! read more