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Palapa

3.0 (604 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Birria Nachos  Drink: agua Fresca de Jamaica
Josie F.

Hello Fullerton Community. Let me tell you about the gem in Mexican food in Fullerton! You don't have to search far for good quality made fresh Mexican food. I went out for dinner with my mother and sister to Palapas restaurant it did not disappoint. We got a plate of Birria Nachos and two Carne asada sopes with a side of rice and beans. The owner was in last night and she gave us consomé on the house and for dessert she gave us a slice of their delicious creamy flan. We also ordered a plate of churros because you can't end the night at a Mexican restaurant without trying their best desserts. Can't wait to try the breakfast menu, see you soon Palapas.

Alfie E.

Dropped by on a whim (with the help of Yelp locator) and was interested in the birria ramen, which was something that I wanted to try at foodie fests but didn't get a chance to. The restaurant is modern but cozy. The music is loud which makes it a fun casual place to take your friends and family. Service takes place at the counter and they take your order to your table if you decide to eat in. The day was beautiful so I chose to eat outside at the covered patio. The ramen was hella good! It came out in a Tapatio ramen bowl but hacked the stock with the consomme and the birria. My order even came with a queso birria so I can try the meat in a taco form. It is also delicious so so ordering the queso birria tacos on their own is a good choice. After ordering a gobenador taco and eating both tacos, I was very full. It is a lot of food! Because the ramen is sold in the ramen cup, they don't have a lid or a container with a lid so be forewarn if you want to bring the soup home. They can provide a foil to seal the top then a small bag to secure it in. Ramen was good the next day as the flavors intensified. Overall, I had a good first visit.

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Andrea B.

Went for a quick bite on taco Tuesday ($1.90) each taco. It was nice and clean inside and we were greeted and seated quickly by the woman in the front. She was the only server there but it also wasn't very busy, only one other person there. She was very attentive, and took our order right away. So that was very nice. The food took about 15 minutes to come out, between my girlfriend and I we ordered 3 tacos al pastor, 2 asada and 3 carnitas, so 4 tacos each. Flavor wise they were "meh" , I was actually kind of disappointed . They were actually kind of small and they were street tacos with "hand made" tortillas but the tortillas weren't doubled so it made the tacos feel even smaller. The salsa had no spiciness only the red had any kick to it. The Agua de horchata was very good and sweet , great flavor. It was $4 for a regular size cup. So overall it was just an okay place to go eat, definitely could do better and I probably won't be going again anytime soon. Sorry Palapas.

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Lucy S.

Got together with the girls for a much needed Sunday Brunch and it did not disappoint...well for the most part. We arrived at 11am and waited about 20 min or so not bad considering it was a Sunday and it was pretty busy. The place itself is not very big in fact its pretty small so minus the 1 star for that. There is plenty of parking in an adjacent parking lot and it's free.We were seated in their patio area which is also not very big , it was shaded but unfortunately it was a hot day and it was toasty. Servers were attentive, efficient and personable. Everyone enjoyed their food and portions are a decent size. We shared the mimosa flight and they were just ok for me not very strong but I guess it is just a miimosa lol-next time I'll try a drink drink ;) overall a fun brunch and I would recommend to come check them out!!

Asada tacos
Johnnie C.

3 1/2 stars. I came here for Taco Tuesday $1.75 each. Great deal and good sized tacos. Good tasting the food was a bit cold though when I got home. They had a salsa bar, with four or more red and green salsas. They charged a .50 cents fee to use a credit card Quick and easy ordering and clean space. They have other specials for burritos, etc. I will return

Traditional margarita for Valentine's Day.
Jacki O.

The food is soooo good. I had the Carne Asada platter and my boyfriend had enchiladas both were delicious . The salsa is served warm and sooo yummy! The chips are super fresh and also served warm. They seem to have drink specials most of the week. I definitely recommend this place for quick service and great food!

Bland carnitas, laughably tiny portions of beans and rice.
Brian F.

So disappointed. We ate here back in December and the food was amazing. Best carnitas I have ever had. The prices were fair as well. We revisited today and the entire experience has changed. First, they changed from fast-casual to full dining. Which is fine. The staff are all attentive and friendly. Great service. However, they have a new chef (since January) who changed the menu entirely. The prices more than doubled. The portions shrank a lot. The salsa bar is gone. The carnitas were bland- worse than store-bought packaged. Beans and rice are inexpensive, yet there was maybe 2-3 spoonfuls on our taco combo plate. Ridiculous. The huevos rancheros was basically just 2 eggs and a crisp tortilla with some sauce. Barely any beans. The chicken & waffles had the tiniest of portion of dried out fried chicken. It was a small piece sliced and stacked to look larger. The prices are just too high for what you get. $20 for huevos rancheros that was literally a snack size. They actually have the nerve to charge $18 for 3 pancakes! Honestly, I hate being this harsh. I prefer to praise restaurants, but the experience was so bad I have to warn others. We were so excited to have found a delicious restaurant, and now thanks to these changes we won't be back.

Senia O.

You need to come here Upon walking in imely got greeted which is awesome I did get a sample of their horchata. It's pretty much seat yourself and pick up your order when they call your number We got the carne asada fries I got the video quesadilla and the Cali burrito tamarindo and two horchatas and let me tell you it is on point Please come here I don't advertise for anyone for free . however , when I walked in , it wasn't as busy as I thought but when we left it did give a little bit busier definitely have to hit this place up when you're craving some Birria anything. I will be back

Kendra A.

Service was quick and food was fresh. Good selection of salsas. Food was pretty good, big portions. Sat inside and vibed to the music with happy food dances. Birria pizza Birria fries

Torta cubana
Summer V.

It's a cutie little restaurant with both in door and outdoor seating. The food is really good i definitely recommend the pozole it's a good size portion. They are also very quick and nice.

They serve breakfast too
Verito V.

Food was great environment. Was okay. I was honestly expecting a little bit more from all of the advertisement on all social media. But I will recommend it food. It is good, they have good portions parking. Is a little bit hard to find Selection was not a whole lot of variety.

Tres Leches Cake
Sarah D.

TWO RESTAURANTS UNDER ONE ROOF! Looking for a lively, nice brunch spot... QUE HUEVOS is the spot! With coffees, mimosas, micheladas to start off the morning... to their sweet and savory dishes! Palapas Tacos resumes their normal hours after brunch! My favorite is their fries and burritos. Their hot salsa also packs a lot of heat, which I love! With newly renovated decor and ambience, seating indoor and outdoor is equally nice. Service is quick and their staff is very welcoming. Definitely give QUE HUEVOS/PALAPAS TACOS a try!

carne asada fries, birria tacos
Joy Z.

Pretty overpriced for food that isn't anything life changing. The last time I came here, the birria tacos were bigger and actually had queso in them. I ordered quesabirria tacos again and there was no queso, and I was left still hungry after eating my meal.

al pastor & carne asada street tacos.

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Ask the Community - Palapa

Do they take apple pay?

Yes

Is the birria ramen made with goat or beef?

beef

Do they charge extra for using a card?

Yes there's a 1 dollar charge.

Do they still have all you can eat tacos? If they do, how does it work now that you're not able to dine in?

yes 2 hr time limit

Heard they have birria ramen anyone try it yet?

Yes I really liked it. This was before Covid. The sopa was really flavorful

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