La Palapa | Méxican Restaurant, Bar & Catering

$$ • Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Soup

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2224 E Carson St, Pittsburgh
(412) 586-7015

About La Palapa | Méxican Restaurant, Bar & Catering

La Palapa | Méxican Restaurant, Bar & Catering on the south side offers a friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. Guests can enjoy spectacular food and drinks, including table side guacamole, birria tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and mezcal cocktails. The restaurant's brunch menu, featuring a Ranchero Omelet and pineapple margarita, is a popular choice. It is kid-friendly with a great vibe. The menu also includes breakfast burritos, mojitos, lengua in salsa verde, tamales with Mole sauce, and Corazón de Oaxaca drinks, which have received great reviews. Plenty of vegetarian options are available, such as Vegetarian Burritos. The owner, Oscar, provides excellent hospitality. Many visitors appreciate the tasty food and enjoyable atmosphere, making La Palapa a memorable dining spot. Recently, guests praised the food truck for its fresh ingredients and great taste, though they noted it operates on a first come, first served basis. Visitors also enjoyed hosting events like bridal showers, citing the staff’s service and the spacious outdoor area as highlights. Overall, La Palapa continues to be a favorite for delicious Mexican food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming environment.

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They were a lifesaver when we forgot to order food for a little party. We called and very quickly we had delicious food delivered. It was fresh and delicious.
I’ve also been to the food truck and it is equally good. They give a lot back to local charities which puts them on my ❤️ list.

Totally saved the day today

Made the 50 min trip from Gbg to try it, and would gladly do it again. My 6 yr old son and I (best bro date ever,) started with what I THOUGHT was just chips and guacamole. Then a cart showed up with fresh avocados in a Molcajete (mortar & pestle,) and was asked what ingredients and how much of each for a customized guac….TBH I was expecting bagged guac most restaurants use, even cubed frozen avocados, nope….

Having this to start out has done 2 things, one great….one...read full review

The margaritas are delicious and well poured. Which is difficult to find.

The food is flavourful and fresh. Which is even more difficult to find.

The staff is friendly, attentive, and not pushy. You're not being rushed out. You're being generously taken care of.

I'm going to be honest, Mexican food isnt my favorite (just didn't grow up with it). That means if the margaritas are good I'm in and if they aren't I'm voting for another venue. It also means that...read full review

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Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 10PM
Wednesday 4 - 10PM
Thursday 4 - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 11AM - 9PM
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