Palapa Menu
Palapa, a Mexican restaurant located at 4123 State St Santa Barbara, CA, offers a variety of amenities such as reservations, delivery, and takeout services. The menu includes many vegetarian options and features appetizers like nachos, queso fundido, and tostada ceviche. House specials like Chile Verde Plate and Fajitas Plate showcase traditional Mexican flavors. Customers have praised the fresh and authentic taste of dishes like ceviche and seafood cocktails. The ambiance is described as rustic and beach-like, with a cozy patio area. While some customers found the prices slightly high, the overall dining experience at Palapa is complemented by friendly service and ample portion sizes. Located near the Hyatt place, Palapa is a convenient choice for travelers and locals looking for delicious Mexican cuisine in a fun atmosphere with excellent service.
Family Specials
Family dinner 8 Tacos
For 4!Soft or Crispy Tacos Chicken or BeefChoose 2: Rice, Beans, Grilled VeggiesChips and Salsa
Family dinner 4 Chile Rellenos
For 4!4 Chile RellenosYour choice of 2: Beans, Rice, Grilled VeggiesChips and SalsaTortillas
Family dinner 8 Enchiladas
Enough for 4:8 Cheese, Chicken or Beef Enchiladas Your choice of 2: Rice, Beans or Grilled VeggiesChips and Salsa
Family dinner Carnitas
For four!Generous serving of CarnitasYour choice of 2: Rice, Beans, Grilled VeggiesChips and SalsaTortillas
Family Dinner Chile Verde
Chile Verde for 4 and TortillasChoose your 2 Sides: Rice, Beans, or Grilled VegChips and Salsa
Family Dinner 4 Flautas/8 Taquitos
4 Flautas (chicken or Beef) and 8 Taquitos(Chicken or Beef) with your choice of Rice and Beans or Grilled Veg
Family Dinner 2 Chile Rellenos/2 Tamales
Dinner for 4: 2 Chile Rellenos, 2 Tamales (Chicken, Pork or Cheese) and your choice of 2: Rice, Beans or Grilled Veg
Family Dinner 4 Shrimp/4 Fish Tacos
4 Grilled Shrimp and 4 Grilled Sole Fish Tacos with your selection of Rice and Beans or Veg
Family Dinner - Kids
2 Bean and Cheese Burritos Cut in Half2 Mini QuesadillasLarge Fries, Rice and Beans
Nachos w/meat
Nachos w/cheese
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxacan Cheese and Chorizo served with Corn Tortillas
Side Guacamole W/Chips
Tostada Ceviche - Shrimp
Tostada Ceviche - Fish
Tostada Ceviche - Campechano
Tostada Ceviche - Shrimp/Fish
Plato de Ceviche - Shrimp
Plato de Ceviche - Fish
Plato de Ceviche - Campechano
Plato de Ceviche - Shrimp/Fish
Appetizers
House Specials
Chile Verde Plate
Chile Relleno Plate
Tamales Plate
Fajitas Plate
Carnitas Plate
Carne Asada Plate
Bistek Mexicana Plate
Bistek Encebollado Plate
Cheese Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas
Beef Enchiladas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Submarinas Enchiladas
Mole Enchiladas
Chicken Mole Enchilada: our own Housemade Mole/ Chicken Breast/ Cheese with choice of 2 Sides: Rice, Beans or Grilled Veg
2-Item Combo
Choose 2: Chile Relleno, Enchilada(chicken, cheese or Beef), Tamale (Chicken Cheese or Pork) or Crispy or Soft Taco (Chicken or Beef)Your Choice 2 sides: Rice, Beans, Grilled Veg or Salad
3-Item Combo
your Choice of 3: Chile Relleno, Tamale (Chicken Cheese or Pork), Enchilada (Chicken, Cheese or Beef) Crispy or Soft Taco(Beef or Chicken)Your choice of 2: Rice, Beans, Grilled Veg or Salad
Super Plato
Chile Relleno, Tamale(Chicken, Cheese or Pork) and a Crispy Taco (Chicken or Steak), TortillasAnd your choice of two:Rice,Beans, Grilled Veg or Salad
Super Sampler
Crispy or Soft Taco (Chicken or Steak)Enchilada (Chicken, Cheese or Steak)Chile RellenoTamale (Chicken, Cheese or Pork)2 Taquitos ( Chicken or Steak)Rice and Beans
Combination Plates
Taco Plates
Crispy Tacos Plate
Soft Tacos Plate
2 Soft Tacos with your choice of Meat topped with Cilantro and Onion. Choose 2 Sides: Rice, Beans or Grilled Veg
Flautas Plate
Taquitos Plato
Fish Tacos (2)
Grilled Sole Filet /tomato/cilantro/jack cheese/grilled bell peppers and onions/pepper cream sauce/corn tortillas Your choice of 2: Rice and Beans, Salad or Grilled Veg
Shrimp Tacos (2)
Sauteed Shrimp with Cilantro, Tomatoes, Bell Pepper, Onion, Shredded Cheese and Peppery Cream Sauce on Corn TortillasYour choice of 2: Rice, Beans, Grilled Veg or Salad
Palapa Burrito
Supreme Burrito
Chimichanga
Chile Relleno Burrito
Supreme Chile Relleno Burrito
Chile Relleno Supreme: Guacamole and Sour Cream with Your choice of Rice and Beans
Fish Burrito
Shrimp Burrito
Supreme Fish Burrito
Supreme Shrimp Burrito
Burrito RBC
Supreme RBC Burrito
Veg Burrito
Burritos
Quesadillas
Quesadilla W/Meat
Quesadilla W/Cheese
Mini Quesadilla
Weekend Quesadilla
Jumbo Shrimp Plate
Fish Filete Plate
How would you like your Basa Filet:Al Ajo (with garlic sauce)Plancha (just Grilled)A la Mexicana( spicy Mexican Ranchero Red SauceA la Diabla ( very spicy Chipotle and de Arbol Salsa)Empanizado (Breaded and Fried)Fajita (sauted with onions and peppers)Your choice of 2: Rice, Beans, Grilled Veg or Salad
Mojarra Frita
Whole Fried TilapiaYour choice of 2:Rice, Beans, Salad, Grilled Veggies
Seafood Plates
Cocktails
Coctele Camaron
Traditional Mexican Shrimp Cocktail with lots of Shrimp
Coctele Campechana
Traditional Large Mexican Cocktail with Shrimp and Octopus
Coctele Pulpo
Traditional Mexican Cocktail with Octopus
Seafood Parrillada (2-3 people)
A Sampling of Palapa seafood: Mojarra Frita,Shrimp with Garlic, Shrimp Diabla Salsa, Ceviche, Octopus with Garlic sauce, Fish Fajitas, Cilantro Rice, and Grilled Veggies
Seafood Parrillada (4-6 people)
A Sampling of Palapa Seafood: Mojarra Frita,Shrimp with Garlic, Shrimp Diabla Salsa, Ceviche, Oysters, Octopus with Garlic sauce, Fish Fajitas, Cilantro Rice, and Grilled Veggies
Combo Parrillada (2-3 people)
Sampling of Palapa's Finest Meat and Seafood: Chile verde, Carnitas, Pollo Adobado, Carne Asada, Tilapia, Camarones al Ajo, Camarones, Diabla, Filete Fajita, Green Rice, Refried Beans
Combo Parrillada (4-6 people)
Sampling of Palapa's Finest Meat and Seafood: Chile verde, Carnitas, Pollo Adobado, Carne Asada, Tilapia, Camarones al Ajo, Camarones, Diabla, Filete Fajita, Green Rice, Refried Beans
All Meat Parrillada (2-3 people)
All Meat Parrillada (4-6 people)
Parilladas
Soups
Siete Mares
Mexican Bouillabaisse with clams, octopus, basa filet, shrimp and crab in a homemade seafood broth with Vegetables.Tortillas
Fish Soup
Shrimp Soup
Posole
Turkey Meatball Soup
Beef Meatball Soup
Chicken Soup
Tostada
Fiesta Bowl
Vallarta Salad
A scoop of Shrimp Ceviche/Mixed Lettuces/ Bacon/ Tomato/Avocado served with Garlic Croutons
Caesar Salad
Fried Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken Breast Strips, Corn, Jicama, Avocado, Cucumber, crumbled Corn Chips and Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Tostada/Salads
Torta/Burgers
Torta
Cheese Burger and Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Lge Side Chips & Salsa
Med Side Chips & Salsa
Side Beans
Side Rice
Side Rice and Beans
Side Veggies
Side Pico de Gallo
Side Fries
Side Salad
Side Sour Cream
Side Avocado
Side Tortillas Corn
Side Tortillas Flour
Side Diabla Salsa 2 oz
Side Bolillo
Side Octopus 8 oz
Side Chiles Toreados
Sides
Desserts
Flan
House made and Delicious
