La Palapa

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We haven't been there for a while, but they used to have a "buy one, get one free" enchilada plate deal, one day during the week. Wednesday nights comes to mind, but like I said, it's been a while and I don't know if they are doing that still.

As far as the quality goes, I think La Palapa is pretty mediocre. But they do give you lots of it! Keep in mind that we only went there for enchiladas, and I haven't tried much else. We have since then found other Tex-Mex places that have won our hearts. Maybe we'll have to give them another try.

The palm tree/cabana/hut decor is pretty cool....

>Anyway my question is if anyone has been to this place, how were the
>entrees?  Is it worth my time to go back and try them out, or is the place
>as overpriced as I suspect?  Thanks.
>
>
>James

I've been there many times for lunch.  Good stuff.

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999 16:43:13 -0500, [email removed]
Highlander wrote:

>I had never heard of this place before last night.  It's near 290 and
>Cameron Rd.  Live bands play there, and the bar part was pretty packed

[snip]

>Anyway my question is if anyone has been to this place, how were the
>entrees?  Is it worth my time to go back and try them out, or is the place
>as overpriced as I suspect?  Thanks.
>
>
>James

They have these exceptionally tasty soft brisket tacos - I suggest you try them.  BTW I also was not "too hungry" and ordered the nachos and was surprised as well, ended up only eating 1/3 of the dish and taking the rest home!  Very good food, inexpensive prices for the quality.

Kathy
Someone wrote:
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>I had never heard of this place before last night.  It's near 290 and
>Cameron Rd.  Live bands play there, and the bar part was pretty packed
>last night for whatever band was there.   Not being all that hungry and
>not really wanting to pay $8 for enchilidas (although there were three on
>the plate), I ordered the nachos, simple stuff, beans, cheese, and
>jalapeños.  They were about $5.50 if I remember correctly.  Anyway this
>might be the biggest dish of nachos I've ever ordered.  It was probably
>enough for three people to eat as a meal, definently enough for two.
>
>Anyway my question is if anyone has been to this place, how were the
>entrees?  Is it worth my time to go back and try them out, or is the place
>as overpriced as I suspect?  Thanks.
>
>
>James

NNTP-Posting-Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:23:37 CDT
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Went for dinner prior to them getting a liquor license.  So, they served two free margaritas to each of us.  Pretty generous.

The alternate form of fajitas (included shrimp) were good.  I had the fish dish, with some sort of chipotle sauce on it.  Was good, and the portion was huge.

Will definitely go back.

Michele Voorhees

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999 16:43:13 -0500, [email removed]
Highlander wrote:

>I had never heard of this place before last night.  It's near 290 and
>Cameron Rd.  Live bands play there, and the bar part was pretty packed
>last night for whatever band was there.   Not being all that hungry and
>not really wanting to pay $8 for enchilidas (although there were three on
>the plate), I ordered the nachos, simple stuff, beans, cheese, and
>jalapeños.  They were about $5.50 if I remember correctly.  Anyway this
>might be the biggest dish of nachos I've ever ordered.  It was probably
>enough for three people to eat as a meal, definently enough for two.
>
>Anyway my question is if anyone has been to this place, how were the
>entrees?  Is it worth my time to go back and try them out, or is the place
>as overpriced as I suspect?  Thanks.
>
>
>James