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La Palapa Grill & Cantina
8307 Main St
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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DINNER MENU*
Guacamole
Appetizers
Chips + Salsa To Go
GF* Corn tortilla chips and mild red salsa (8oz.). Serves 4-6
$7.00Queso Dip
Blend of cheeses, chilies, dos equis ambar, corn tortilla chips. add ground beef or chorizo + 3
$11.00Nachos
GF* Corn tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa roja, melted cheese, pico, sour cream, pickled jalapeños.
$14.00Mexican Street Corn
GF V Fire-roasted corn off the cob, fresh lime, house tajin, mayo, queso cotija, crema drizzle.
$7.00Chicken Taquitos
Pulled chicken, crispy flour tortilla, lettuce, pico, sour cream, fresh guacamole.
$15.00Beef Taquitos
Shredded steak, crispy corn tortilla, lettuce, pico, sour cream, fresh guacamole.
$15.00Ceviche
GF* Fish, shrimp, fresh lime, tomato, red onion, cilantro, chile serrano, corn tortilla chips.
$16.00Pork Tamal
GF Corn masa + green chile pork steamed in banana leaf, topped with lettuce, pico, crema, fresh avocado.
$10.00Stuffed Jalapeños
Pulled chicken, breaded and fried golden brown, sour cream.
$11.00Wings
GF* 8 Jumbo wings tossed in BBQ, Old Bay, or Buffalo. Served with celery and ranch or blue cheese.
$15.00Salsa 8oz. To Go
Mild
$4.00Salsa 16oz. To Go
Mild
$7.00Chips To Go
GF* Corn tortilla chips. Serves 4-6.
$3.00
Sopas + Ensaladas
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
GF* Classic mexican soup, topped with corn tortilla strips, guacamole, cheese.
$7.00Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup
GF* Classic mexican soup, topped with corn tortilla strips, guacamole, cheese.
$9.00Cup Crema De Maíz
GF Grilled corn, bacon, tasso ham, cream.
$9.00Bowl Crema De Maíz
GF Grilled corn, bacon, tasso ham, cream.
$12.00Taco Salad
GF* V Flour tortilla bowl, rice, black beans, crisp iceberg, pico, cheese, sour cream, corn bread.
$15.00Mexican Salad
GF V Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, queso fresco, house-made mexican vinaigrette.
$10.00Caesar Salad
GF * V* Crisp romaine, real caesar dressing, corn tortilla strips, queso cotija.
$10.00
Quesadillas
Tacos
Birria Tacos
GF Slow braised beef, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, radishes, consomé for dipping.
$19.00Asada Tacos
GF Marinated steak, cilantro, onion, green tomatillo salsa.
$19.00Tacos Al Carbon
GF Grilled chicken, lettuce, pico, cheese, sour cream, guacamole.
$18.00Tacos De Camaron
GF Garlic shrimp, roasted tomato salsa + onions + peppers, avocado.
$18.00Tacos De Pescado
GF Grilled fish, creamy habanero slaw, pico, queso fresco.
$18.00Tacos De Rajas Con Hongos
GF V Roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, green tomatillo salsa.
$17.00Tex-Mex Tacos
GF* is Crispy corn shells, topped with lettuce, pico, cheese, and sour cream. choose one: chicken tinga, ground beef, green chile pork, or refried beans V
$18.00
Enchiladas
Molé Enchiladas
Grilled chicken, molé poblano (blend of chilies, nuts, dried fruit, hint of mexican chocolate), sesame seeds, queso fresco, red onion.
$21.00Pollo Enchiladas
GF Chicken tinga, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
$19.00Enchiladas De Carne
GF Ground beef, enchilada sauce, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
$19.00Enchiladas Verdes
GF Pork in a green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
$19.00Enchiladas Coloradas
GF V Melted cheese, diced red onion, enchilada sauce, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
$18.00
Fajitas
Fiesta Fajita
GF Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$28.00Chicken Fajita
GF Grilled chicken served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$25.00Steak Fajita
GF Grilled steak served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$26.00Chicken + Steak Fajita
GF Grilled chicken + steak served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$26.00Shrimp Fajita
GF Grilled shrimp served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$25.00Salmon Fajita
GF Grilled salmon filet served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$26.00Portobello Fajita
GF V Portobello mushroom served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
$20.00
Gilberto's Specials
Carne Asada
GF NY strip, grilled to order, topped with a garlic infused butter. Served with rice, beans, corn or flour tortillas.
$32.00Chile Relleno Shrimp + Chorizo
GF Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with chorizo + shrimp, roasted tomato sauce, queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
$21.00Chicken Cantina
GF Charbroiled chicken breast in a roasted tomato sauce with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and broccoli. Served with rice and beans.
$24.00Chile Verde
GF Tender braised pork simmered in a zesty green tomatillo salsa, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Served with rice, beans, corn or flour tortillas.
$20.00Salmon A La Veracruz
GF Seared salmon filet topped with a vibrant tomato, olive, and caper sauce, infused with fresh cilantro and lime. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
$26.00Camarones A La Mexicana
GF Jumbo shrimp sautéed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served over a bed of rice.
$25.00Camarones Al Ajillo
GF Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a garlic infused lemon butter sauce with a touch of white wine. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
$24.00Camarones A La Diabla
GF Jumbo shrimp cooked in a bold, tangy chili sauce with a kick of heat. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
$24.00Sunken Burrito
V Refried beans, rice, cheese, and lettuce wrapped in a large soft flour tortilla, topped with green tomatillo or roasted tomato salsa (sub queso sauce + 1), crema drizzle. Served with pico and fresh guacamole.
$16.00Chimichanga
V Refried beans, rice, and cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla, fried crispy. Topped with shredded lettuce (sub queso sauce + 1), pico, and sour cream.
$16.00
Handhelds
Avocado Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, onion, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli.
$16.00Queso Burger
All beef patty, grilled to order, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sautéed onions, smothered with queso sauce.
$17.00Avocado Bacon Burger
All beef patty, grilled to order, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli.
$16.00
A La Carte / Sides
Avocado Slices a la carte
$4.00Black Beans a la carte
GF V
$4.00Chiles Toreados (2)
Grilled serrano peppers. Spicy!
$1.00Corn Bread (3) a la carte
$4.00Corn Tortilla a la carte
GF
$0.25Creamy Habanero Slaw a la carte
Mild
$2.00Flour Tortilla a la carte
$0.25French Fries a la carte
$3.00Green Tomatillo Salsa a la carte
Mild.
$2.00Habanero Salsa a la carte
Spicy!
$1.00Jalapeńos Pickled a la carte
$1.00Mexican Crema a la carte
$1.00Mixed Vegetables a la carte
$4.00Pico De Gallo a la carte
$2.00Queso Fresco a la carte
Crumbled Mexican cheese.
$1.50Refried Beans a la carte
GF V
$4.00RIce a la carte
GF V
$4.00Roasted Tomato Salsa a la carte
Mild.
$1.50Shredded Cheese a la carte
$1.00Small Guacamole a la carte
Ripe hass avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime, sea salt.
$4.00Sour Cream a la carte
$1.00
BRUNCH MENU*
Brunch Entrées
Steak + Eggs.
GF NY strip, two fried eggs, rice, Mamá Lola beans, corn or flour tortillas.
$32.00Huevos Rancheros.
GF* Two fried eggs served over crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, topped with salsa ranchera, queso fresco, sour cream, and fresh avocado slices. Served with Mamá Lola beans.
$15.00Breakfast Tacos.
GF Three soft corn or flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese, and pico.
$14.00Breakfast Burrito.
Large flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs and chorizo. Topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese. Served with fresh guacamole, pico, and Mamá Lola beans.
$16.00B.A.L.T. w/Egg
Bacon, ripe avocado, lettuce, tomato, two fried eggs, and mayo on multigrain bread. Served with fries.
$15.00Avocado Toast
V Toasted multigrain bread, mashed avocado, evoo, everything sprinkle. Topped with two fried eggs.
$14.00Southwest Omelet
GF Chorizo, bell peppers, pico, and melted cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera and sour cream. Served with Mamá Lola beans.
$15.00Garden Omlete
GF V Mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and queso fresco.Served with a small caesar salad.
$14.00French Toast
V Thick Texas toast grilled golden brown. Topped with flambéed granny smith apples, cinnamon, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
$13.00Belgian Waffle
V Served hot off the griddle, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup.
$13.00Pancakes
V Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup.
$12.00
Brunch Sides
Avocado Slices a la carte
$4.00Bacon (4) a la carte
$4.00Black Beans a la carte
GF V
$4.00French Fries a la carte
$3.00Mamá Lola Beans a la carte
GF Flavored with bacon and chile de arbol.
$4.00Refried Beans a la carte
GF V
$4.00RIce a la carte
GF V
$4.00Small Guacamole a la carte
Ripe hass avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime, sea salt.
$4.00
Brunch Aguas Y Refrescos
Agua De Tamarindo
Sweet, tart, and refreshing Tamarind drink.
$5.00Horchata
Horchata (or-CHAH-tah)- Sweetened Mexican rice drink made with cinnamon.
$5.00Jarritos- Mandarin
The pioneer of mandarin sodas packs a powerful combination of tangy and sweet that will reawaken your palate with every sip.
$4.00Mexican Coca Cola
Bottled in Mexico and made with real sugar cane.
$4.00Topo Chico- Mineral Water
Topo Chico has been bottled at source in Monterrey, Mexico, since 1895.
$4.00
DRINKS
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Agua De Tamarindo
Sweet, tart, and refreshing Tamarind drink.
$5.00Bottled Water
$3.00Horchata
Horchata (or-CHAH-tah)- Sweetened Mexican rice drink made with cinnamon.
$5.00Jarritos- Mandarin
The pioneer of mandarin sodas packs a powerful combination of tangy and sweet that will reawaken your palate with every sip.
$4.00Mexican Coca Cola
Bottled in Mexico and made with real sugar cane.
$4.00Topo Chico- Mineral Water
Topo Chico has been bottled at source in Monterrey, Mexico, since 1895.
$4.00
Mocktails
Margaritas
Blackberry Margarita
Maestro Dobel cristalino, blackberry, fresh lime, agave, lava salt.
$14.00Mezcalita
400 conejos mezcal, triple-sec, fresh lime, agave, rocks.
$13.00Passion Fruit Margarita
maestro dobel cristalino tequila, passion fruit, fresh lime, agave, rocks, chamoy + tajin.
$14.00ToGo Cadillac Margarita
1800 100% Blue Agave Reposado Tequila / Gran Gala Premium Orange Liqueur / La Palapa Mix / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$10.0032oz. Cadillac Margarita ToGo
32oz. No Ice (serves 5 drinks) of our Cadillac Margarita Ft. 1800 Tequila. Ready to serve over ice.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$50.0064oz. Jug Cadillac Margarita ToGo
64oz. No Ice (serves 10 drinks) of our top shelf Cadillac Margarita Ft. 1800 Tequila and Gran Gala orange liqueur. Ready to serve over ice. Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$100.00ToGo Fruitarita on the Rocks
La Palapa Margarita on the rocks with choice of one of the following: Mango | Peach | Pomegranate | Raspberry | Strawberry.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$10.00ToGo La Palapa Margarita
José Cuervo Gold Tequila / Triple-Sec / La Palapa Mix / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$9.0032oz. La Palapa Margarita ToGo
32oz. No Ice (serves 5 drinks) of our La Palapa Margarita Ft. José Cuervo Tequila. Ready to serve over ice. Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$45.0064oz. Jug La Palapa Margarita ToGo
64oz. No Ice (serves 10 drinks) of our La Palapa Margarita Ft. José Cuervo Tequila. Ready to serve over ice. Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$90.00ToGo Fresh Agave Margarita
1800 100% Blue Agave Reposado Tequila / Patrón Citrónge / Agave Nectar / Fresh Lime / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$12.00ToGo Skinny Margarita
Don Julio 100% Blue Agave Blanco Tequila / Patrón Citrónge / Fresh Lime / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$15.00ToGo Spicy Margarita
Habanero Infused 100% Blue Agave 1800 Silver Tequila / Patrón Citrónge / Agave Nectar / Fresh Lime / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$12.00ToGo Red Sangria
House-Made / Red Wine / Fruity / Rocks.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages.
$8.0064oz. Jug Red Sangria To Go
64oz. No Ice (serves 10 drinks) Jug of Red Sangria. Ready to serve over ice.Food must be ordered with alcoholic beverages. No
$80.00
KIDS MENU
Little Amigo Burger W/ Cheese
Little Amigo GF*- All beef patty. Served with cheese and choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Little Amigo Burger No Cheese
Little Amigo GF*- All beef patty. Served without cheese and choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Niño Chicken Fingers
Niño Chicken Fingers- Two fried chicken tenders. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Niño Hot Dog
Hot Dog GF*- All beef frank. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Niño Quesadilla Cheese
Niño Quesadilla V GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese. Served with sour cream.
$6.95Niño Quesadilla Grilled Chicken
Niño Quesadilla GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese and grilled chicken. Served with sour cream.
$8.95Niño Taco
Niño Taco V* GF*- Crispy corn or Soft flour taco shell filled with your choice of Refried Bean, Ground Beef or Seasoned Shredded Chicken. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pedro Burrito Black Beans
Pedro Burrito V GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with Black Beans. Topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pedro Burrito Ground Beef
Pedro Burrito- Flour tortilla stuffed with Ground Beef. Topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pedro Burrito Pork
Pedro Burrito GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with pork in a green tomatillo salsa. Topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pedro Burrito Refried Beans & Cheese
Pedro Burrito V GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with Refried Beans & Cheese. Topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pedro Burrito Shredded Chicken
Pedro Burrito GF*- Flour tortilla stuffed with Seasoned Shredded Chicken. Topped with red sauce and melted cheese. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95Pépé Platter
Pépé Platter V* GF*- Cheese enchilada made with corn tortilla, topped with red sauce. Served with choice of Mexican rice, Refried Beans or Fries.
$6.95
DESSERT
Desserts
Bread Pudding
A warm, indulgent brioche bread pudding, served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with rich chocolate abuelita sauce.
$10.00Chocolate Lovin' Spoon
Chocolate Lovin’ Spoon- Traditional chocolate cake.
$9.00Flan
Flan GF- Homemade! A traditional Mexican caramel custard.
$7.00Fried Ice Cream
Fried Ice Cream- Cornflakes and coconut breaded scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream quickly deep-fried creating a warm crispy shell. Topped with honey, cinnamon and whipped cream.
$8.00Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie- Homemade! Key lime filling with whipped cream icing and a graham cracker crust.
$8.00Pastel De Tres Leches
Pastel de Tres Leches- Homemade! Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk with whipped cream icing.
$9.00Sopapillas
Sopapillas- 2 Puff pastries with cinnamon, honey and powdered sugar on top. Our version of a Mexican donut.
$7.00Turtle Cheesecake
Turtle Cheesecake (contains nuts)- Cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate, and nuts.
$9.00Xangos
Xangos- Cheesecake in a pastry shell. Fried until crisp and golden brown, rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
$10.00
Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
The Flavor of Mexico in Historic Ellicott City.