Mexican·East Village, New York·$$·★ 4.2 Google
La Palapa
Good Optionmedium confidence
Most menu items are naturally gluten-free and staff is generally knowledgeable, making this a solid choice for gluten-free diners; however, protocols for cross-contact are not fully detailed.
Gluten-Free Offerings
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium
Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Not labeled
GF Options
28 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
La Palapa is a neighborhood staple in the East Village, known for its Mexico City-style tacos and artisanal Mexican home cooking. Chef Barbara Sibley, who established the restaurant, brings authentic flavors with dishes like tacos al pastor and quesadillas. It's a great spot for a casual meal with friends, offering some of the top margaritas in the city.
GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
28 items
View Full Menu ↗ANTOJITOS
Tamales
Fresh masa tamales: Pollo Mole Oxaqueño, Pollo Rojos, Al Pastor, Rajas con Queso
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Sopa de La Casa: Pozole Rojo
Hominy corn, chicken, guajillo broth, avocado, radish, oregano, lime
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Elote del Mercado
Market style corn on the cob with lime, mayo, chile piquín, queso cotija
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Chalupas con Chorizo Casero
Little boats of corn masa, housemade guajillo chorizo, guacamole, black beans, queso fresco, crema
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Plátanos con Crema
Sweet plantains, crema, housemade queso fresco
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PLATOS FUERTES - ENTREES
Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeños Torreados
Grilled skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila, char grilled onions and jalapeños, red rice, canario pinto beans
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Pato al Mole Negro Oaxaqueño
Grilled duck breast in rich black mole from Oaxaca with red tomato rice, swiss chard, tortillas
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp sautéed with golden roasted garlic cloves, red tomato rice, slow cooked black beans, tortillas
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Camarones en Mole Negro
Grilled shrimp, black mole from Oaxaca, red tomato rice, vegetarian canario beans, tortillas
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Plato Vegan Tepozteco
Huitlacoche corn mushrooms, guacamole, pico de gallo, sautéed swiss chard, grilled nopal cactus, canario beans
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Barbacoa de Cordero Catalina
Chile ancho barbecued lamb shank braised with avocado leaves, guacamole, black beans, red tomato rice, tortillas
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ENSALADAS
Romántica
Romaine hearts, avocado, roasted beets, queso fresco, dried cranberries, pine nuts, roasted cumin, lime dressing
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Nopalitos
Grilled nopal cactus, radishes, tender boston lettuce, fresh lime juice, queso fresco
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Palmitos
Tender boston lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, tomato, fresh oregano vinaigrette
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SIDES
Piña asada
Grilled pineapple
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Cebollitas
Grilled spring onions taqueria style
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Jalapeños Torreados
Charred whole jalapeños
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Charro Bacon Beans
Smoky bacon Mexican cowboy beans
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BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
Huevos a La Mexicana
Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion and jalapeno, guacamole, black beans and warm corn tortillas
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Huevos Tulum (keto)
Eggs scrambled with collard greens, jalapeño, onion, queso; served with guacamole and pico
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Burrito Bowl
Choice of filling with rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema and queso
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Vegan Bowl
Poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites with pinto beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
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BRUNCH A LA CARTE
Huevos a La Mexicana
Eggs scrambled with tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, black beans
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Vegan Bowl
Poblano rajas, hongos mushrooms, corn esquites with beans, pico de gallo, guacamole
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Burrito Bowl
Choice of filling with rice, beans, pico, guacamole, crema, queso
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Huevos Choriqueso
Scrambled eggs with guajillo chorizo, queso fresco and monterrey jack cheeses, guacamole, black beans, warm corn tortillas
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ESPECIALIDADES
Camarones Mojo De Ajo
Sautéed shrimp with golden garlic cloves, red tomato rice, black beans
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Arrachera al Tequila con Jalapeños Torreados
Grilled skirt steak marinated in lime and tequila, char grilled onions and jalapeños, red rice, canario pinto beans
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Logistics
Address
77 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(212) 777-2537Hours
Monday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM