La Palapa Mexican Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at La Palapa Mexican Restaurant in Lakeside, CA, a local favorite known for its consistently excellent Mexican cuisine. With a diverse menu offering Pescatarian options and daily specials like Guadalajara tacos, this restaurant caters to a wide range of tastes. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, from the Carne Asada burrito smothered in enchilada sauce to the Beef Taco and Cheese Enchilada combo. The homemade salsa, warm chips, and signature Bernadette sauce are must-try starters that keep patrons coming back for more. Pair your meal with a refreshing margarita or a Cadillac margarita on the rocks from the full bar. La Palapa's friendly service, generous portions, and cozy atmosphere make it a top choice for a delicious dining experience in the Lakeside area. Visit La Palapa Mexican Restaurant for a taste of authentic Mexican flavors with a local touch.
Breakfast
Machaca Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada & Egg Burrito
Huevos Rancheros
Served with Rice, Beans, & Tortillas
Machaca Breakfast Plate
Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas
Guacamole & Chips
Super Nachos
with Sour Cream & Guacamole
Queso Cheese
Served with Tortilla Chips or French Fries
Shrimp Appetizer
Served with Garlic Butter
Appetizers
Soup & Salad
Albondigas Soup (Cup Or Bowl)
Classic Meatball and Vegetable soup simmered in Tomato broth. Bowl served with your choice of Flour or Corn Tortillas.
Rice & Bean Soup (Cup Or Bowl)
Bowl served with your choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas.
Dinner Salad
Choice of Ranch, Blue Cheese, or Caesar
La Palapa Salad
Shredded Beef or Chicken - Shrimp Extra
Sherri Salad
Choice of Ranch, Blue Cheese, or Caesar
Cheese Enchilada & Tostada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Cheese Enchilada & Beef Taco
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Two Beef Tacos
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Beef Tamale & Cheese Enchilada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Three Rolled Tacos W/Sour Cream & Guacamole
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Chili Relleno & Beef Enchilada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Beef Burrito & Chicken Enchilada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Machaca Burrito & Cheese Enchilada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Beef Chimichanga & Cheese Enchilada
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Burrito, Chile Relleno & Beef Taco
Served with Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Combination Plates
Entrees
Camarones Rancheros
Served con Soup or Salad, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas
Camarones La Palapa (Mexican Style Shrimp)
Served con Soup or Salad, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas
Carne Asada Plate
Broiled Beef con Green Chilis & Sour Cream. Served con Soup or Salad, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas.
Carnitas Plate
Pork Shoulder cooked until tender with Fresh Garlic. Served con Soup or Salad, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas.
Steak Or Shrimp Fajitas
Tamale
Chimichanga
Cheese Quesadilla
Add Beef, Chicken or Shrimp
Mexican Pizza
Chile Relleno
Flauta
A La Carte
Tacos
Beef Or Chicken Taco
Fish Taco
Shrimp Taco
Rolled Tacos ()
Beef, Chicken, Or Bean Tostada
Super Tostada
with Sour Cream & Guacamole
Tostadas
Enchiladas
Beef, Chicken Or Cheese Enchilada
Carne Asada Burrito
Wet or Dry
Shrimp Burrito
Different Styles
Machaca
Beef Or Chicken Burrito
Beef & Bean Burrito
Bean Burrito
Burritos
On The Lighter Side
Lite Chicken Tostada
Chicken, Salsa, Low-Fat Beans, Corn Tortilla
Lite Chicken Burrito Especial
Chicken, Cabbage, Salsa, Flour Tortilla
Lite Chicken Taco Especial
Chicken, Steamed Corn Tortilla, Cabbage
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice
Salsa
oz or oz
Hot Carrots
oz or oz
Tortillas () & Butter
Corn or Flour
Side Of Sour Cream Or Guacamole
Tortilla Chips
Made Fresh In-House
Side Orders
Desserts
Bunuelo
Topped with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with honey
Flan
Bean & Cheese Burrito
All plates served with Spanish Rice. Choice of Soft Drink or Milk.
Soft Quesadilla
All plates served with Spanish Rice. Choice of Soft Drink or Milk
Rolled Tacos
All plates served with Spanish Rice. Choice of Soft Drink or Milk.
Beef Or Chicken Taco
All plates served with Spanish Rice. Choice of Soft Drink or Milk.
Mini Palapa Menu (Kids Under )
Drinks
Margarita
Classic, Mango, Melon, Strawberry, Jalapeno. Blended or on the Rocks.
Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Up, Dr. Pepper