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La Palapa
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Mexican·East Village, New York·$$·4.2 Google

La Palapa

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Many menu items are naturally gluten-free and clearly labeled, with staff generally knowledgeable and positive recent diner experiences. No dedicated fryer, so fried items require caution.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Desserts
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
20 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive

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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
TACOS & QUESADILLAS MEXICO CITY STYLE
Bistec
Char-grilled steak
GF
Hongos
wild mushrooms, shallots, epazote
GF
Rajas Poblanas
Roasted poblano, sweet onion
GF
Al Pastor Pork
Pineapple-chile rubbed
GF
Barbacoa Rez
Slow braised beef
GF
Chorizo
Housemade chile guajillo
GF
Esquites
Sautéed corn
GF
Camarones
Shrimp, poblanos, xnipec
GF
ANTOJITOS
Sopa de La Casa: Pozole Rojo
Hominy corn, chicken, guajillo broth, avocado, radish, oregano, lime
GF
Elote del Mercado
Market style corn on the cob with lime, mayo, chile piquín, queso cotija
GF
Plátanos con Crema
Sweet plantains, crema, housemade queso fresco
GF
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
GF
Plato Vegan Tepozteco
La Palapa’s vegan plate: huitlacoche corn mushrooms guacamole, pico de gallo, sautéed swiss chard, grilled nopal cactus, canario beans
GF
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
GF
Charro Bacon Beans
smoky bacon Mexican cowboy beans
GF
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Logistics
Address
77 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
Hours
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