I live in Grove Park, which makes Las Palmas the closest restaurant to my neighborhood. I love the decor and ambiance, though some music would be a nice touch! Their salsa is spicy, but enjoyable for me, and the service is fast and friendly. I enjoyed their Tuesday margarita special ($5.99 for a 16 oz margarita). The rice and refried beans are average, but I enjoyed them more after adding the spicy salsa. I had the Carne Asada, which was decent, but my favorite dish was ordered by my mom: the Fajitas Deluxe, a mixed fajita with chorizo and smothered in cheese (yum!). That's going to be my go-to dish from now on. I've gotten takeout a few times and dined in twice. If you get takeout, there's a $0.75 charge added to your bill (fine, no big deal). While Las Palmas isn't my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area, it's good enough to visit again, especially given how close I live. I could walk there (easily if there were sidewalks)! read more

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We recently moved close by to Las Palmas and are now regulars. No frills, festive restaurant with great food. I love their carnitas burrito - the tomatillo / green sauce is delicious. The veggie options are also tasty (spinach and potato). Their rice is also great. I appreciate that the food always comes out quickly and super hot. The service is efficient and friendly. I had asked for a side of jalapeños and spicy salsa my first visit here and had the same server the second time and he remembered and brought it to me without me asking! Now that's thoughtful excellent service! And you can't beat the price!! We've brought both our parents here and they love it too. Guadeloupe and his team are awesome. You know it's great because there are clearly tons of regulars. So glad we have this neighborhood spot! read more

Had to go back. Usually don't make a return trip so soon for a restaurant. It was a total clone of the first visit. I managed to get a snapshot of my dish, which was the same as the first time. I had to take a few bites before I could stop myself and take a picture. Both times I could only half the dish. And the leftovers were almost as good, even in a microwave. read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love this neighborhood spot! It's one of our go tos when we don't feel like cooking dinner. Everything we've had is great and the service is always quick. We especially like their chips and Queso. Some of our favorite entrees are spinach quesadilla with bean enchilada, fajita nachos, ACP and chicken fajitas. The refried beans and rice that come with most meals are also amazing. Have brought so many people here for a casual, reasonably priced dinner! read more

Food is amazing and prices are very reasonable. The service is fast and servers and manager are friendly. I liked the ambience of the place and the music. read more

We love this place! Food is hot and spicy and everything is delicious. My personal favorite is the chicken soup. It makes at least three meals for me. Soooo good. It's not on the menu but just ask for it! read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - Chicken soup - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Service was great! Jamaica water was tasteless I had to ask for something else. Ambience is good. Mojarra(fried fish) was ok, for not a lot of flavor to it. Won't be coming back. read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - It was good, not the best I had - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My friends took me here for dinner during a quick weekend trip to Durham, and it was great! Seems like a small, nondescript neighborhood joint, but it was doing a healthy business that night. Still, our service was amazingly fast, and the food was out before we knew it. The mango margarita was amazing - not cloyingly sweet. And the arroz con pollo was very flavorful and a good portion size. Prices were also super affordable. I'd definitely visit again! read more

This is Not a 2 rated restaurant !!!!! Had a great dinner ... servers were very friendly!!! Food was great!

Las Palmas was recommended by a trusted friend, but I left sorely disappointed. It was the first time I ordered from here, so I played it safe with a baseline ACP, to go. I waited about 15 minutes for the food, and when it did finally arrive, I was shocked at how small the portion was. Chicken and rice are cheap ingredients, how hard is it to fill up a tray with rice? I paid $15 for this, went home feeling robbed, and went to bed hungry. I will recommend against going here to everyone I talk to. Los Tres has an ACP for $10 and they fill the same size tray all the way up. Go there instead! read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - Horribly underportioned Arroz con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Recent moved to the area. Used to live close to a Mexican restaurant and I've been missing it. Finally decided to explore and I'm SO happy! Traditional decorations, festive, good ambience, very friendly service. The food? Hit the spot! Well cooked, delicious flavors, good size dishes, plenty options and combinations. I can't wait to go back! read more

Unassuming, inexpensive, huge portions, and the best ACP we've ever had. Well worth the drive across town!

Food is always made quickly and very tasty. The salsa can sometimes be on the spicier side but that doesn't stop me from eating it. The staff is friendly. One of our go-to places on a regular basis. Try them, you will not be disappointed! read more

Wow!!!! The best Mexican food I've encountered in the Triangle. While it has the ambiance and food you would encounter at any other Mexican restaurant, Las Palmas' food just has a certain something (maybe love?) that sets it far above. The service too is a stellar. read more

We absolutely love Las Palmas! We have been going here for over a year and the food has been consistent, delicious, hot, and comes out quickly! Love love love it. (We get number 5 dinner and the fajitas burrito!). read more

I'm not usually the biggest Tex-Mex fan but I really enjoyed this meal. It's in a little plaza near a Carniceria and a Panaderia (also recommended for dessert!), and it's very non-assuming. It's cozy, and everyone was very friendly. Overall, I enjoyed the food and appreciated the attempt to make rolled tacos for us, which was not on the menu. They have a little outdoor seating area that isn't much, but its perfect for a meal outside, or a meal if you have a dog with you (they were very dog-friendly). Otherwise, the inside is pretty adorable. read more

Excellent takeout order from Las Palmas last week. Meals were very hot and pickup time was very accurate. I love this restaurant for their excellent service, great cuisine and truth each time I ask about a specific dish's spice level. Thank you Las Palmas for being a great neighborhood restored all these years. read more

If you're looking for ambience- go somewhere else. If you're looking for good Mexican food- stay! My husband and I both got the chicken, steak, shrimp fajitas and it was tasty!!! We will be back! read more

This used to be my go to for Mexican food when we lived in Durham. It still has good food and service but we don't live in the area so we don't go there very often anymore read more

Ordered a carne quesadilla with fries. looked and tasted well. unfortunatley once i finished eating i began having excruciating pain non stop for the rest of the day so i had to leave work. pain has continued into the next day and barely just now @ 5pm i am able to feel better and eat something since i visited this restaraunt. I highly recommend not coming to eat here. I surely will NOT. read more

From the outside, we did not expect much. The inside was super cute. The food was authentic and good portions. We went on Monday margarita night. Great value on the drinks but not the greatest margaritas. Seemed to be mostly ice and not much tequila. Service was friendly and good, but nothing special. We had spicy food and could have used faster water refills. You have to pay at the register, another small inconvenience for me. All in all, a good meal at a decent price in a cute atmosphere. Would return for sure, just didn't "wow" me. read more

I'm taking off three stars for the pounding music Totally ruins the meal. Will not return. Food is good though. read more

Love this place! The food is always fresh and delicious!! The service is very attentive and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and festive with a family atmosphere. read more

When I walked in the the place looked deserted. The menu was extremely big and confusing. When I finally was able to order something the food was fast but small portion. How am I gonna get 3 tacos (single tortilla) for 8.99, I was still hungry and not to mention my drink (Horchata) was extremely watered down. I had brought my sister and mom and we were still hungry afterward (we all ordered the same) and the total was 40-ish dollars. 0/10 would never recommend read more

I've been here a few times and it's always a delicious meal. I love the decor of this place.! The mixture of colors always brightens my mood. It's pure fun with the pictures and creative style. I personally love the over the top character it has. The service is always quick and fast and friendly. Before you can even sit down they are bringing you some chips and salsa to start your meal. It's kinda crazy but in a great way. Not long after ordering you get your food, fresh and hot. Normally I don't like getting my food so fast but when it tastes so fresh it's not a problem. Now for the food. I usually keep it pretty simple and it's order a quesadilla or enchilada but both options are very good and flavorful. I haven't heard any complaints about the food. I don't think it's the best Mexican food I've ever had but it's definitely a good option. They have great drink specials. It's the perfect place to share a pitcher of margaritas. Overall this is one of my go to spots and I would definitely recommend it. read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - Chicken chimichanga, I kind of forgot to take the pic until after the first bite. - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is my go to for great and quick Mexican food. My family and I have been going since I was a baby. The service is always super friendly. The food is always great. Pricing is excellent. The music isn't too quiet nor too loud. No complaints here. read more

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant - Dinner combination 8- beef enchilada, tamale, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I was a bit underwhelmed by this place. The salsa was good, but not great because it was very bland. The only saving grace was that it was very smooth and tasted fresh. With just a little bit more onion, lime, and cilantro it would be amazing but alas it had none of those things. My burritos and enchilada were the same way, lacking flavor and spice. My sister got the cheese enchiladas but the cheese wasn't melted. I would go back to try their margaritas and give it another try but wouldn't be super excited about it. read more

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We went there for New Year's Eve dinner and my friends were right. This is an awesome place. Nice and clean. The sweetest, Most polite is Waitress. I always get the steak fajitas and normally the meat is very thin at other restaurants. The STEAK here was huge. I was able to make full fajitas. You will not regret going here. read more

Typical Mexican resturant, not fancy but comfortable, colorful and festively decorated. The food was ok not my favorite in town but open lunch & dinner with an affordable menu of vegetarian & vegan options, fried iced is great. Full liquor menu & several beer selections along with non adult beverages, CocaCola products Restaurant is clean and service was friendly and fast, wheel chair accessible/restrooms as well as parking! read more

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Oh Las Palmas. How we wanted to love you since you are so close to our home. On the night of our visit, giant margaritas were on special. Did we indulge? Absolutely! With an order of chips and guacamole to boot. Everything was...ok. In fact, it was below average. The margaritas were mostly mix, and even that was weak in flavor. The chips tasted standard. The guacamole lacked the fatty deliciousness that freshly smashed avocados mixed with lime, cilantro, tomatoes, etc. should. Nothing else on the extensive menu will call us back, even with its proximity and low prices. read more

Do you like fajitas? Do you have a date night coming up? Do you prefer strong margaritas over weak ones? If you answered "yes" to at least two of the above, you gotta try Las Palmas. My wife and I LOVE the fajitas for 2; we have leftovers more often than not. They contain all your favorites plus chorizo AND carnitas. Friday drink special is $1 off "Texas" margaritas which are huge, strong, top shelf concoctions. There, I set your Friday date night order. You're welcome. read more

I love this place. It's one of my go-to "hiding spots" where I can get a cheap and cheerful meal that, by local standards, is above average. Service is always expedient and fluently bilingual, and the chips and salsa flow freely! read more

My burritos were quite tasty but the Mexican rice had an off taste to it, and the chips were chewy. I might give it another chance but definitely wouldn't drive very far for it. The family that owns it is quite nice though. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the entire area. My family has been many times over the years and always have a good time. It feels like an authentic restaurant and the staff are so friendly. The owner even comes out and talks with us for a few minutes every time we come in (I'm not sure if that's a normal thing for him, but we've been in so many times he's become somewhat of a family friend). And the prices are great too. read more

Aside from the person taking our order mistaking "meatless" fajitas for all the meat fajitas, as well as forgetting my side of relleno (I don't think she was a regular server, and I appreciate the attentiveness), the service is friendly, the food is tasty, and it's a very nice addition to the 27703 neighborhood. read more

The food here is really good. All of the ingredients were fresh and enjoyable. I will go back again to this location. I had the Chicken burrito with lettuce tomato and sour cream. I called ahead and the food was ready when o arrived. read more

Called at 8:55pm on a Sunday to ask what time they closed... I was told on the phone 9:30pm. My husband and I drove there and got to the restaurant at 9:05pm walked in and were told they were closed for the night. I also double checked on the way out and the hours on the door state they are opened until 9:30pm on a Sunday. That is terrible business to close 25 minutes early after telling customers on the phone ten minutes earlier that they close at 9:30pm. Needless to say we won't be giving them our business again. read more

Best authentic Mexican good around! I had their grilled chicken nachos and they were so so good. Also their horchata is really good!

I have been eating here since I was very young, so I definitely have a nostalgia for the flavors at Las Palmas. The food here is always good, and it has a real family business feel which always makes me feel at home. Prices are reasonable and the selection is extensive. I really have a soft spot for this place. read more

Lunch: very adorable deals with huge portions. The fajita taco salad must be tried. Dinner: can't go wrong with their menu. They chori-pollo is a family favorite. Cheap and delicious. The best thing about it are the retried beans- remind me of the food in Southern California. Something I haven't had anywhere on the east coat. read more