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La Palapa Mexican Cuisine & Seafood

1346 2d Street, Los Osos, CA
805-534-1040
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Ranked #6 of 23 restaurants in Los Osos
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 22 Apr 2013
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Los Osos, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Much better food than the usual run-of-the-mill Mexican Restaurants that are all over California. I have travelled extensively in Mexico and the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (shrimp sauteed in butter and garlic) was as good as any I've had. My wife likes very spicy dishes and the Camarones a la Diabla was spicy even for her. The home-made corn... More

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Los Osos, California
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9 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Home made corn tortillas seal the deal. The food is authentic to the region where this family comes from. Tasty spices and not your run of the mill Mexican restaurant. The Chili Verde is unlike any I've tried... and well worth the venture. Camarones a la Diabla... light my fire!

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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We decided to go to this place on night while we were on vacation simply because there was a parking spot out front. What an awesome choice it ended up being. The service from Jose and sisters was friendly and incredibly helpful. They answered our millions of questions and helped guide us toward the BEST Mexican we've ever eaten (and... More

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Los Osos
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34 reviews 34 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Here is Central Mexico Cuisine with special family seasonings. We have been dining here regularly since they opened in this location 4 years ago. The dining area is large and festive with a nice view of the back bay and a fireplace. Jose and Litzy manage the place with a layed back family atmosphere. They serve brealfast on weekends until... More

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Baywood Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013 via mobile

I eat here often. It's family owned and operated with pride. I've eaten at thousands of Mexican restaurants and this ranks with the best - tacos, rellenos enchiladas and the fantastic burros are highlights. Their carnitas is killer. Service is friendly & fast. Jose and his sister Litzy are usually there making sure everyone leaves happy...

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Los Osos, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

The first time we ate here, when they brought our food, I thought I wouldn't like it. As soon as I tasted it, I was totally surprised. Their food looks and tastes different from other Mexican food I have eaten. They have their own style. The beans are paler and soupier, but just yummy. The tomatillo sauce served with the... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2012

maybe it was just bad luck that we had really amazing mexican food the night before and for half the price, but this place was disappointing. the kids meals consisted of a single taco with beans and rice for 8 dollars, the kids were still hungry afterwards. our fajitas were ok, chicken and steak, meat and vegetables were tasty and... More

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Berkeley, California
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7 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This was a real find. We had perfectly grilled salmon (with several other fresh fish available) and tasty shrimp enchilladas. If you stay in Baywood Park, definitely eat here.

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Los Osos
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Good food, friendly staff and if you time it right a great view of the sunset. We especially like the chile verde, carne asada and shrimp, posole and albondogas soups. This is our neighborhood go to place.

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California
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7 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012 via mobile

La Palapa has the best and most authentic Mexican food in San Luis Obispo County. The recipes come from the owners grandmother and you can tell that they have been perfected over the years. The mole has an earthy spiciness that is wonderful. The whole Tilapia (that's right, a whole fish!) is something unseen in this area and is deliciously... More

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