La Palapa Authentic Mexican Food

Friendly, nice service. The salsa is fresh and I recommend the hash brown breakfast burrito.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My food looked and tasted like they cared about their customers!! Try it! Thanks guys!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was craving Mexican, and a friend recommended this place as we were down in San Diego. The restaurant is a pretty small space. Counter dinning was available, but the chairs were stacked up. There were only two people working, and a sauce bar. They ran out of pork.

I ordered the quesadilla, and it was delicious. It filled me up. I've also tried the fish tacos, but I'd say that the tortilla was dry and it was just ok. Spicy shrimp sure is spicy tho.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

It’s not that good is the short answer, won’t be coming back, the service felt not good, the food was decent but could have been better and the atmosphere is cheap which is fine.

I ordered all these extra toppings and it felt like they were cheaping out if i spend 25$ on a pizza i want it to be top grade otherwise id go to little ceasers

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Tried the Carme Asasa burrito for the first time. I ate the whole thing in one sitting. One of the best I've had in a long time. Keep doing ya'lls thing.

Food: 5

Service: 5

The juevos rancheros burrito might be the best burrito I've ever had.

The food was really good! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The portions were satisfying, and the service was friendly and fast. I’ll definitely be coming back the next time I’m craving Mexican food!

I live very close. I liked this place for a long time but recently things aren’t good. Today I ordered a carne torta with cheese. Picked it up, no cheese, no beans, and guac only on 1/2 the sandwich. The other 1/2 nothing. At least I got to enjoy guac on 1/2. I’ll try again but there’s lots of places

I went back today and the food was amazing. I’m glad I went back. We all have bad days. But today … was great. Thank you La Palapa!

As downtown El Cajon changes this is one of the last of the best of what was a cute, warm and special place.
The food and service are great. Let's help keep them in business and save what's left of the charm.
Everything on the menu is really good you won't be disappointed and the staff.... the best !

What a CUTE taco shop! I like that it is off the beaten path, so there were no lines when we pulled up and it was fast service (luckily, we were hungry!). What a lucky neighborhood to have this nearby! The carne asada fries were superb, and I had leftovers I quickly ate up later. The tacos, fried rice and (yes) Albondigas were awesome - I will be back!

Food was better the first time I went, place of cold and service could be more attentive.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Extremely expensive and the food is overwhelmingly less than mediocre

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

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Food: 5

Service: 5

Good burrito, great price

Verde is very fresh, not too acidic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

They don’t not have prices posted. The menu board has no pricing? I think I got Gringo’d. Look at my receipt & let me know your thoughts.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4