Palapas Restaurant & Cantina

21 Seascape Village, Aptos
(831) 662-9000

Recent Reviews

Jim Schultz

When my family comes in from out of town, they almost always choose Palapas. Why? They accommodate large parties with a smile, the food is always good and hot, and I never feel rushed. Everyone tries different things, but I can't get past the combo enchilada platter. There's also a great view from almost every table.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Rob Hewitt

Long time SC residents and we decided to re-visit Palapas in Seascape. Our server was pleasant. Place hasn't changed in over 20years and unfortunately its time to do so. Food was basically tasteless and portions small for what you're (over)charged. Margarita's $15+!?! The restaurant was freezing cold and everyone was wearing their sweatshirts and jackets. Not good. Thanks for the nostalgic memories but we're going to wait another 5+ years before we might return.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Annette Steiner

Best toasted

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Flan, Guacamole, Gulf Prawn Parilla

Patrick O'Donovan

Food and service were superb. Fantastico.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy

Great food and service and you can’t beat the view!

Jesse Azevedo

Upscale restaurant nice area very quiet seascape district it was night so nothing open around

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Steak Ranchero, Enchilada

Michael McCratic

Excellent food and great customer service. Seated right away and they were very attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joanne Lee

We arrived for late lunch and ordered the lunch specials. I got the beef enchiladas. Really like the chips but found the salsa a tad disappointing. Otherwise good service and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Enchilada

Adam Brookwood

Food is great, good portions. I liked being able to just sit outside and enjoy the view of the ocean while enjoying my very well prepared meal. Would definitely go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sally Haff

What a wonderful evening we had for a celebratory dinner! The service was perfect and the food excellent! It was only made better by the beautiful view and good pour from the bar! Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

PatnCat

Came in for family lunch - had the chicken fajitas, along with a peach margarita. FANTASTIC - large portions and made perfectly. The even greater thing??? The service. Carl and Ella were some of the BEST we have ever had - personalities! Smiling and interested in us and serving us. 2 of the BEST we’ve ever encountered during our visit to CA. Thanks so much??

Shannon Impey

Fun for happy hour, really nice servers and staff. The drinks are food were delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Mahmood Boloorchi

This a good Mexican restaurant with view of the Ocean for family and friends get to gatherings,Also for dating.has a nice Bar. There is an elevator.Parking: Awesome location with an amazing Ocean viewWheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator for going up and down for the old or wheelchair customers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Enchilada

Douglas Myers

One of my favorite hidden mexican food spots on the coast with excellent food, service and ambiance!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Phil H

I'd give the service and ambiance a 4, but the food was a 5 and that's the most important thing to me. I went as one of a party of four. On the basis of the reco of a friend we all ordered the chile relleno and we all agreed that it excelled any that we had ever had before.

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