La Palapa Grill & Cantina
8307 Main St. (Forrest Rd.) 
Send to Phone
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-465-0070
View Website
Cuisine
Open
Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sun.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Mariachi music Fri.-Sat.
- Outdoor dining
- Bar open late (late fare menu until 1 a.m.)
- Parking lot
- Casual
* Click here for rating key
La Palapa Grill & Cantina Restaurant Review: The owners of El Azteca, the first to bring authentic Mexican cooking to the area, have since opened several more outposts, including this agreeable grill in the heart of historic Ellicott City. La Palapa, which means "tiki shelter," charms with its star-shaped, pierced-tin lamps, colorful murals, and namesake thatch-roofed structures that stand in as bars in the various dining rooms. Tasty versions of the usual suspects are here --- burritos, tacos, enchiladas --- along with more sophisticated fare. The pork asado burrito is a standout, with its savory chunks of pork and piquant tomatillo sauce. Even the sides --- smoky refried beans, spunky red rice --- are prepared with care. (A menu of light fare, including homemade guacamole, is served in the bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) Throw in a margarita, and you'll be ready to party, south-of-the-border style. |
- Enjoy the Primo Patios at these Top Outdoor Dining Restaurants
- 2013 Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.
- Top 10 Barbecue Grills
What's Hot
RESTAURANT AWARDS 2013
Check out the 2013 edition of GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Issue, which features the Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S., Rising Chefs and more.
