La Palapa Tacos Gotham
Mexican · New York
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What to order
from the menuEnchiladas Fundidas de Carne Asada
Grilled skirt steak enchiladas in árbol salsa melted queso chihuahua, avocado, romaine, sweet onion, crema, queso fresco red tomato rice
Platos Fuertes - Entrees
Taquiza Tacos
Special plate of three soft corn tacos stuffed with your choice of: tender slow braised prime beef rib barbacoa, grilled steak, al pastor pork, chicken tinga, guajillo chorizo, shrimp, hongos wild mushrooms, corn esquites, poblano rajas two salsas: spicy serrano macha and medium chile de árbol, red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans
Tacos & Quesadillas
Al Pastor
Pork Pineapple-chile rubbed
Tacos & Quesadillas
Esquites
Sautéed corn
Tacos & Quesadillas
Enchiladas de Pollo-Mole
Chicken enchiladas in rich red black housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
Platos Fuertes - Entrees
Enchiladas de Pollo-Verdes
Chicken enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
Platos Fuertes - Entrees
Mexican — food to try
4 on this menuTacos al pastor✓ On the menu
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.
Here it's “Al Pastor”.
Carne asada✓ On the menu
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Here it's “Enchiladas Fundidas de Carne Asada”.
Birria✓ On the menu
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Here it's “Birria Flautas”.
Elote✓ On the menu
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Here it's “Esquites”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Tacos & Quesadillas
- Taquiza TacosSpecial plate of three soft corn tacos stuffed with your choice of: tender slow braised prime beef rib barbacoa, grilled steak, al pastor pork, chicken tinga, guajillo chorizo, shrimp, hongos wild mushrooms, corn esquites, poblano rajas two salsas: spicy serrano macha and medium chile de árbol, red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans
- Tacos de Pescadothree soft corn tacos of achiote rubbed mahi mahi filet, crisped chile pasilla, romaine chipotle crema, avocado-tomatillo salsa, red tomato rice, black beans
- Tacos Vegan Avocado Cornthree soft corn tacos of avocado, corn esquites, canario pintos, pasilla with two salsas: spicy salsa macha and medium spicy chile de árbol, vegan black beans and pico de gallo
- BistecChar-grilled steak
- Tinga de PolloChipotle BBQ chicken
- Hongoswild mushrooms, shallots, epazote
- Rajas PoblanasRoasted poblano, sweet onion
- Al PastorPork Pineapple-chile rubbed
- Barbacoa RezSlow braised beef
- ChorizoHousemade chile guajillo
- EsquitesSautéed corn
- CamaronesShrimp, poblanos, xnipec
Burrito
- La Palapa Burritogiant flour tortilla stuffed with you choice of filling and red tomato rice, black beans, guacamole, pico, queso and crema
Antojitos Appetizers
- Guacamole por OrdenHand crushed guacamole made to order for you ~ choose “picante” level basket of warm corn tortillas or house made cumin spiced corn chips Available with crudité add $ 2
- TamalesFresh masa tamales Pollo Mole Oxaqueño, Pollo Rojos, Al Pastor, Rajas con Queso
- Birria Flautascrispy tortillas stuffed with beef birria
- Sopa de La Casa: Pozole RojoHominy corn, chicken, guajillo broth, avocado, radish, oregano, lime
- Elote del MercadoMarket style corn on the cob with lime, mayo, chile piquín, queso cotija
- Taquitos De PapaCrisped potato and chile poblano tacos, crema, chile de árbol salsa, guacamole
- Chalupas con Chorizo CaseroLittle boats of corn masa, housemade guajillo chorizo guacamole, black beans, queso fresco, crema Vegetarian at your request
- Plátanos con CremaSweet plantains, crema, housemade queso fresco
- CalamaresCrisped calamari, guacamole~tomatillo dipping salsa
Platos Fuertes - Entrees
- Enchiladas de Pollo-MoleChicken enchiladas in rich red black housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
- Enchiladas de Pollo-VerdesChicken enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
- Enchiladas Fundidas de Carne AsadaGrilled skirt steak enchiladas in árbol salsa melted queso chihuahua, avocado, romaine, sweet onion, crema, queso fresco red tomato rice
- Enchiladas de HuitlacocheHuitlacoche corn mushrooms baked with queso chihuahua avocado, lettuce, cilantro, sweet onion, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa verde
- Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeños TorreadosDine-in onlyGrilled skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila, char grilled onions and jalapeños, red rice, canario pinto beans
- Pato al Mole Negro OaxaqueñoGrilled duck breast in rich black mole typical of Oaxaca made from 26 magical ingredients red tomato rice, swiss chard, tortillas
- Camarones al Mojo de AjoShrimp sautéed, golden roasted garlic cloves red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans, tortillas
- Camarones en Mole NegroGrilled shrimp, black mole from Oaxaca red tomato rice, vegetarian canario beans, tortillas
- Chile RellenoVegetarianVegetarian roasted poblano chile stuffed with queso fresco and queso cotija añejo lightly battered in a spiced tomato sauce, saffron rice, black beans
- Plato Vegan TepoztecoveganLa Palapa’s vegan plate: huitlacoche corn mushrooms guacamole, pico de gallo, sautéed swiss chard, grilled nopal cactus, canario beans
- Plato Vegetariano AztecaVegetarianLa Palapa’s vegetarian plate: three potato taquitos, guacamole, salsa de arbol, rice tortita, grilled nopal cactus, black beans
- Barbacoa de Cordero CatalinaChile ancho barbecued lamb shank braised with avocado leaves, guacamole, black beans, red tomato rice, tortillas
- Tacos de CarnitasCrisp pork carnitas to make your own tacos
Ensaladas Salad
- RománticaRomaine hearts, avocado, roasted beets, queso fresco, dried cranberries, pine nuts, roasted cumin, lime dressing
- César CardiniInvented by Cesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico, crisp romaine hearts, toasted pine nuts queso añejo, anchovy, croutons, lime~anchovy dressing
- NopalitosGrilled nopal cactus, radishes, tender boston lettuce, fresh lime juice, queso fresco
- PalmitosTender boston lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, fresh oregano vinaigrette
Sides
- Piña asadagrilled pineapple
- CebollitasGrilled spring onions taqueria style
- Jalapeños Torreadoscharred whole jalapeños
- Charro Bacon Beanssmoky bacon Mexican cowboy beans
Drinks & Margaritas
- La Palapa Margarita FrozenDine-in onlyHand crafted lime frozen margarita
- La Palapa Margarita RocksDine-in onlyolmeca altos, fresh lime, agave
- Sabores-FlavorsAdd $1.95 to each glass or pitcher Jalapeño Watermelon Passion fruit Ginger Mango Hibiscus Guava Pomegranate Strawberry Wild Blueberry Tamarind Blood Orange Coconut
- MicheladasBeer cocktails Chelada Lime juice, salt Michelada Lime, maggi, valentina, piquín salt Chelada Margarita XX Lager, frozen margarita, salt Sangrita Roja Citrus-tomato-chile tequila chaser
- Cerveza - Tecate Can$8.00
- Cerveza - Modelo Especial Can$8.00
- Cerveza - Corona$8.00
- Cerveza - Corona Light$8.00
- Cerveza - Negra Modelo$8.00
- Cerveza - Corona Zero 0.0$8.00
- Sangría Small Pitcher$17.00
- Sangría Large Pitcher$34.00
- Aguas FrescasHibiscus, Mango, Tamarind, Ginger, Limeade, Watermelon
- La Palapa Iced TeaHibiscus infused ceylon black
- La Palapa Margarita (Glass)Dine-in only$18.00
- La Palapa Margarita (Pitcher)Dine-in only$39.00
Cocktails & SpiritsDine-in only
- La Doña Margarita“NYC Top 5 Margaritas” award winner! Milagro Blanco, patronage, hibiscus
- La JoyaMezcal Ilegal Joven, Cointreau, Chambord, ginger infusion, agave, lime
- Zihua MargaritaHornitos Reposado, Mezcal Pelotón, Cointreau
- Tulum TwistTequila 7 Leguas, XTA Mayan honey liquor, Cointreau, lime
- La Flaca Skinny MargaritaHerradura Blanco, fresh lime, agave
- Restless PoetHendricks Gin, Saint Germain, jalapeño, Jarritos grapefruit
- Tamarind CosmoAbsolut Mandarin, Cointreau, tamarind
- Coloradito BlueSour Baby Blue, Prize Winning Blue Corn Whisky, ginger, blood orange
- MezcalotónMezcal Pelotón, Combier, passion fruit
- PalomaTromba Reposado, Cointreau, Jarritos de Toronja
Tequila & Mezcal (selected items)Dine-in only
- Del Maguey Minero$14.00
- Del Maguey Chichicapa$14.00
- Del Maguey Tobalá$18.00
- Ilegal Joven$13.00
- Ilegal Añejo$18.00
- Pelotón$12.00
- Espiritu Lauro Buen Bicho$12.00
- Herradura$11.00
- Patrón$14.00
- Don Julio$14.00
- Sauza Hornitos$10.00
- Casa Amigos$11.00
Bottomless Brunch
- Bottomless Brunch Per PersonIncludes Fruit, Entrée, Coffee And Beverage $42 per person includes 90 minutes of Bottomless Boozy Brunch featuring La Palapa's Margaritas & Mimosas! tax and gratuity not included$42.00
- Pan Frances TorrejasMexican style french toast ~bolillo mexican bread vanilla batter, piloncillo~cinnamon syrup, bananas
- Huevos a La MexicanaEggs scrambled with tomato, onion and jalapeno guacamole, black beans and warm corn tortillas
- Huevos Rancheros VerdesTwo eggs on crisped corn tortillas, black beans salsa verde, crema, queso fresco and guacamole
- MolletesVegetarian pinto bean open face sandwich queso fresco, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo mixed greens in fresh oregano vinaigrette
- Avocado ToastAvocado bolillo toast, home made natural queso fresco, olive oil, spiced pepitas mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette
- Huevos Tulum (keto)eggs scrambled with collard greens, jalapeño, onion, queso, served with: guacamole, pico
- Burrito BowlChoose One Filling: chicken tinga, al pastor pork, brisket barbacoa, suadero, grilled steak, chorizo, shrimp, poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms or corn esquites served with: rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema and queso
- Vegan Bowlveganpoblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites served with: pinto beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
- BEC & Avocado Sandwichon a bolillo roll: bacon, egg, cheese and avocado
- Breakfast Burritoflour tortilla, egg, bacon, beans, rice, pico, guacamole, crema
- Breakfast Tacostwo soft tacos: egg, bacon, beans, cheese, avocado choose: flour or corn tortilla
Brunch a la Carte & Breakfast
- Pan Frances TorrejasMexican style french toast, piloncillo~cinnamon syrup, fresh fruit
- Huevos a La MexicanaEggs scrambled with tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, black beans
- Huevos Rancheros VerdesTwo eggs atop crisp corn tortillas, black beans, tomatillo salsas, crema, queso fresco, guacamole
- Vegan Bowlveganpoblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites served with: beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
- Burrito BowlChoose: chicken tinga, al pastor pork, brisket, grilled steak chorizo, shrimp, poblano rajas, mushrooms or corn with: rice, beans, pico guacamole, crema, queso
- Chilaquiles VerdesCorn tortilla casserole smothered in green tomatillo salsa, sweet onion, epazote and mexican crema and radishes$12.00
- Chilaquiles Verdes with Grilled chicken$14.00
- Steak & Eggs$20.00
- Breakfast Burritogiant flour tortilla stuffed with egg, bacon, beans, rice pico de gallo, guacamole, crema
- Breakfast Tacosthree soft tacos of egg, bacon, beans, cheese and avocado, choice of corn or flour tortilla
- Huevos ChoriquesoScrambled eggs with guajillo chorizo, queso fresco and monterrey jack cheeses guacamole, black beans, warm corn tortillas
Tortas Sandwiches
- Avocado ToastAvocado bolillo toast, home made natural queso fresco, olive oil, spiced pepitas mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette
- MolletesVegetarian pinto bean open face sandwich, queso fresco, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo mixed greens, fresh oregano vinaigrette
- PepitoGrilled skirt steak sandwich, avocado, lettuce, tomato, house made pickled jalapeño smoky chipotle crema choice of rice & beans or french fries
- Torta de Pollogrilled chicken sandwich, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and choice of rice & beans or french fries
- BEC & Avocado Sandwichon a bolillo roll: bacon, egg, cheese and avocado
Specialities / Repeats
- Chile RellenoVegetarianVegetarian roasted poblano chile stuffed with queso fresco and queso cotija añejo lightly battered in a spiced tomato sauce, saffron rice, black beans
- Camarones Mojo De AjoSautéed shrimp with golden garlic cloves, red tomato rice, black beans
- Enchiladas de Hongos-VerdesVegetarianVegetarian mushroom enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
- Enchiladas de Hongos-Mole RojoVegetarianVegetarian mushroom enchiladas in rich red mole housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
- Enchiladas de Pollo-VerdesChicken enchiladas in tomatillo salsa verde housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
- Enchiladas de Pollo-MoleChicken enchiladas in rich red black housemade queso fresco, mexican crema, sweet maya onion
Cafes & Aguas
- Café de OllaCoffee slowly brewed with sweet piloncillo cinnamon and orange peel
- Café con Leche
- Cappuccino
- Espresso
- Double Chocolate Mexicano "La Abuelita"Steaming mug of cinnamon scented hot chocolate milk
600 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10036-2102
