Melissa Dookhoo Chegus
+5
Loved the ambience, but especially enjoyed the meal and appreciated that my shrimp was succulent, and the duck dish was full of flavour and the margaritas were amazing. Will recommend to my friend and family. Our waitress was excellent!! Thank you for the wonderful service and meal.
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Traditional Mexican Food, Vibrant & Tropical Vibe, Great Service & Authentic Charm!
Las Palapas is a fantastic Mexican restaurant in Saskatoon serving a huge variety of traditional Mexican dishes. The interior is painted in bright colours and has uniquely Mexican decor, along with a tropical vibe and authentic charm. Eating at this restaurant made me feel like I had been transported to Mexico!
I ate at Las Palapas twice during my four day stay in Saskatoon and ordered the beans and corn enchiladas (vegetarian and corn tortillas to make it gluten-free) with sides of Mexican rice and warm refried beans. The enchiladas tasted so delicious - flavourful and authentic. Having traveled extensively throughout Mexico's Yucatan, I can honestly say that these enchiladas tasted on par with those I ate in Mexico.
The service was friendly and I loved the colourfully painted interior, the Spanish mariachi music playing quietly in the background, and the authentic Mexican vibe of the restaurant.
The majority of their menu was gluten-free and there were a variety of vegetarian options as well.
I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling through Saskatoon and I am so looking forward to eating here again during my next visit to the city! I wish my hometown of Winnipeg had an amazing Mexican restaurant like this one!
Absolutely delicious and love the atmosphere! The food was fantastic and brought out very quickly. Our server was very friendly and came around often to refill our water glasses and inquire about the food. It was my niece's 1st visit but it won't be her last, and I loved it too.
Had lunch with a friend today to celebrate her birthday and it was her choice to go to Las Palapas (I was not disappointed by this). We had the Jamaican Jerk shrimp to start and then Fish Tacos and Quesadillas for the main feature. Both were scrumptious and served hot and fast. The refried beans I chose as a side of the Tacos were melt in your mouth yummy! We shared the Deep Fried cheese cake (Flautas?) - sooooooo good - to wrap up a lovely luncheon. Our server was so lovely and seemed genuinely happy to serve us and to make drink and dessert suggestions. I've never had bad service at Las Palapas but she was a real ray of sunshine. Of course we'll be back because I need my Beef Barbacoa so see you soon LP!
Tons of flavour, nice variety, great service, awesome atmosphere. I wish you had a roof top patio!! �
Fresh Margaritas and the Paella was nicely flavored and came out nice and hot...i had to actually wait for it to cool a bit which in my book is great cause it's means it is fresh out of the kitchen
Food was great, service was great..would definitely recommend this place.
Place is awesome... Been working around the corner from this gold mine for a few months. Now it's a regular lunch spot for this hungry guy ;)
Authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine! The chicken enchilada, beef burrito, rice and beans, everything was so good. It tasted good with the extra spicy sauce they have on the table side. Definitely one of the best Mexican food in the city.
I stopped in for lunch on a recent business trip to Saskatoon. The exterior doesn’t do the restaurant justice. The interior is colourful and warm, and the food rocks. I had vegan black bean & corn enchiladas, and they were fantastic. Great staff, food and atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!
Addicted to the chicken pozole soup here! So delicious and inexpensive! Tried the guacamole today as well and was wicked! The fuzzy poncho tropical drink was to die for. Wouldn’t recommend the Cesar’s though. Could hardly choke it down but I don’t abuse alcohol!
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Las Palapas is a good choice for Mexican in Saskatoon. The menu is large and diverse, and most meals are very customizable with a variety of unique sides. The interior of the place is part of the charm, it kind of looks like a pinata exploded inside the building - I bet kids would really be enamored with it.
I recommend anything with an adobo sauce, such as the chilied pork enchiladas, but there are plenty more conservative options like quesadillas for picky eaters too. I really like the array of salsas that are served - you can pick 2 of them (there must be 4-6 different ones to choose from) to accompany your chips should you order chips as an appetizer. The use of cheddar cheese in all the dishes as opposed to queso fresco might put you off if you're looking for really authentic mexican (see La Bamba for that) but really I doubt most patrons even notice it. Portion sizes can seem a little small compared to competitors (Why are the refried beans spread so thin? It's not like they're made of gold.)
The location is good and bad - good because the off-Broadway geographical location means it's easily accessible but relaxed and relatively peaceful, but the building itself is quite small relative to the popularity of the restaurant, meaning that you probably want a reservation at peak times. Service has always been at least good and often great every time I've visited.
Great tacos and margaritas! The bean salad is my favourite. I love the addition of the back room, makes you feel like you are eating in a Mexican oasis.
One of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to and the best one in Saskatoon! Their rewards program is great and keeps me coming back, I recommend their coconut shrimp, and if you like ceasers go on a Sunday for coconut shrimp ceasers! I recommend this place to anyone and I always bring friends and family there when they visit Saskatoon!
This place is the bee's knees, truly! Love the food, especially the shrimp tacos! I'm kind of hoping by low-balling you with the review I can get a little love though (sorry). It would be great if you guys could make it PAINSTAKINGLY clear what the vegan/vegetarian items are on your menu. When I'm trying to do surveys at work for where peeps want to eat, they typically skip you guys over because they don't want to parse the whole menu just to see if they can eat here.
Love this place! I love the guacamole every time. It's simple, but so delicious. I also really love the pulled pork enchiladas. There is usually a wait on weekends, but it's always been worth it for me.
I liked the atmosphere and the decor (very bright and cheerful)! The place was busy but luckily we didn't have to wait long for a table. Service was not something to write home about, our server was just okay. I had the chilied pork enchiladas with a side of refried beans and I really enjoyed everything! I would suggest serving food on smaller plates though, or add a bit more food (second side perhaps?) so there isn't so much empty space on the plates... I would go back, the menu is quite large and there are many dishes I would like to try.
I can't say enough good things about Las Palapas. After years of visiting monthly, I have consistently had wonderful service and top notch food.
If you're feeling like a good burrito you have to come here ! They are huge and delicious. Also the coconut shrimp are the best I've had . Everything also came out so hot and fresh! The service is quick and friendly enough! Great place and close to Broadway and homestead ice cream in the summer. I have yet to try their desserts ! Definitely a great place .
The food here is a bit pricey, but generally delicious. I usually get the enchiladas that have seafood in them. I also really enjoy the duck quesadilla: good stuff.
I enjoy and continue dinning at this establishment. Good place to get out of the usual franchise minded 8th street area. Lots to try and always happpy.
Went with my wife, son and fiance for a casual dinner. A great meal over all. Shared Guacamole Fresco and Coconut Shrimp. Entrees included Pozole De Pollo, Enchiladas Chilied Pork, Enchiladas Pollo and a Big Burrito. Everyone was quite happy overall. The refried beans were quite good.
Good value, legit Mexican the only shared comment, the food could have been hotter (temp).
This is one of the go-to restaurants in Saskatoon that I enjoy every single time. I love the spicy chicken tacos, and the Caribbean Coleslaw is to die for. We've had excellent service every time I've been here! Will be returning for sure!
Love the chicken and charred corn burrito, and love the burrito and beer night. My main complaint for this place is the servers. Don't get me wrong there are a few GREAT servers, however I feel that more then half of the time I get a server who is slow, doesn't care and generally gives off a sour vibe.
I have come here multiple times and the food never disappoints. The service is slow once in a while, though the food and great prices always makes up for it. Will keep coming again and again :) (especially for the steak and black bean burrito, Mmmm!)
In general Las Palapas is good, but there have been some meals that were complete misses for me. The quesadilla appetizer is my favourite in the city. Do not come here on taco Tuesdays. Their tacos are dry and haphazardly slopped together. One would be better off going to taco time. The prices here are also pretty steep, definitely not a cheap eat.
One of my fav spots. Coconut shrimp is a fave, even though I genuinely hate most things with coconut. I regularly get the fish tacos, chicken enchiladas, and the veggie burrito and I highly recommend. The interior is tacky and fun
This place is one of the best in Saskatoon. First place that pops in mind if I have a friend from out of town coming to visit. Love their chickpea and black bean burrito, it is mouth watering. Their service is always fantastic as well! It also has an awesome atmosphere, this place is definitely a gem!
Went here on a date with my boyfriend and had the coconut shrimp and chicken mushroom chorizo burrito. He had a chicken quesidia. Both of us enjoyed very much. Definitely worth it, and recommendation to all my friends.
Being from out of town, I used Google maps > restaurants and this place came up near the top, and having no decent Mexican in our hometown we had to check it out. There was a 30 minute wait but it was Saturday night, and we were seated when promised, and albeit noisy at that time, the surroundings make up for it. The service was very good and the food arrival timely, and it was great to enjoy more authentic Mexican than your typical TexMex fare. The kids (5 & 7) enjoyed the food as well, and we will be back for sure!
Got the Citrus Chicken Quesadilla, which was so flavourful! The beans and rice were delicious as well! Service was great, will definitely be returning!
Best Mexican Restaurant in town!. Absolutely love this place! Do not go without getting a margarita, the coconut ones are fantastic. Have had multiple things on the menu and i am never disappointed. It is a good price with great quality!
I like it!. We went there last Saturday since I was craving for burrito! The atmosphere is good and the food is tasty! Just not spicy enough! :P
Good food and unique atmosphere. Food is good and generous portions. The atmosphere is unique.
Burrito Loco. A big fat burrito that makes you sleepy afterwards.
Always an excellent experience!!. Fast, friendly service and excellent food makes for a fantastic dinner experience every time!
I like everything but the rasins in the tacos. I guess you could ask them to be omitted but I think the tacos would be better without rasins. crab enchiladas are the bomb though yum
My Favourite Place!!!. I love coming here for so many reasons; the food, the service, the atmosphere, the food! It always satisfies and is never disappointing! The best is the steak quesadillas! I could honestly come here everyday!
We love Las Palapas. We love this place. Great place for the family and the food is the best. Our favorites are the coconut shrimp and nachos.
Where I take my guests.. It's so easy to choose Las Palapas as the go to restaurant for my friends and family from out of town. The atmosphere is festive, the staff are friendly, and the food is fantastic. My favourite.
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Great atmosphere!. The staff are welcoming and I just love the decor. The food is great - always a great time. My favorite restaurant.
Good service, good food. I've been hooked on Las Palapas for quite some time now. I've eaten here a number of times over the past year, and my party has yet to be disappointed. The enchiladas de pollo is my go-to, as the chicken is tender and flavourful every time I've tried it. Try the coconut shrimp as a starter; the sweetness of the crispy coconut coating is perfectly complimented by the spicy chipotle sauce that is served with it.
The tasty food, coupled with an attentive, friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere, makes for an enjoyable dining experience.
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Ah the memories. You want the good news or the bad news first?
Ok ok, bad news first. Our waitress, during a busy night, was a little inhospitable. She was totally nice, but a little rushed, and resistant to accommodating some basic requests. My daughter wanted black beans added to something to mimic another dish in taco form, rather than burrito, and the waitress tried to get her to simply order the burrito dish that she didn't want. After that little snafu was resolved, the waitress took our order by memory, which was impressive, right up until I got the wrong dish given to me. I don't mean we had to switch at the table or something; I just got completely the wrong dish.
I had ordered the Shrimp Adobo and the waitress, who again, had written nothing down, brought me the Chicken adobo taco. I sighed and decided that I'd just eat that because heck, it was pretty darned tasty looking. When the waitress came around and asked how things were, we all agreed it was great...except for me getting something I hadn't ordered. To this, the waitress replied that there was no shrimp adobo on the menu, only chicken adobo. We all thought, "Geeze, how stupid of me to have read that so wrong!" and continued munching. Maybe I should have pushed the issue because not only is Shrimp Adobo, clearly on the menu, it's one of the house specialities! Seems like if you're taking orders by memory, you'd remember one of the house specialities.
All that aside, the food was incredible, as it always is at Las Palapas. It's busy for a reason and even though it's busy, you can still enjoy the company you find yourself in because it's not too loud. I'd reccomend going because the place is wonderful...though maybe you'll want to ask the wait staff to write things down.
It's been consistently very good for my friends, family and I. Nice service, down to earth, good pricing.
Love it. Great food and drinks! Consistent. Comfortable atmosphere. There's a lot on the menu, I've found my favourite dishes and stick to them. Highly recommended but get there early, it can be a long wait.
Classic margaritas! Photo: they go down too easy.
Coconut shrimp
Mariscos
Beef burritos
Went this past sat night for supper
Was very busy when we got there but everyone was super friendly and got us a table right away
Food was great as usual and reasonably priced
Highly recommend anyone trying this restaurant
Love this place. I enjoy the food and the friendly sevice
Unreal restaurant. Really has a true Mexican feel to it, and the food is second to none for a great price.
Best Mexican food. I went for my birthday and enjoyed the nachos, coconut shrimp, and chicken mushroom burrito. Had a margarita. The meal was fantastic and fresh authentic flavor. I would recommend it to all my friends
If you love Mexican Food, Las Palapas will not disappoint! Food is excellent, music is really good, (much better if you can understand Spanish language) and people are really welcoming! It's our first time here and will definitely be back!
This restaurant was the very first date that my current husband and I ever went on together, nearly 12 years ago! I remember him and I talked for an hour before we ordered. I ordered the extra large burrito. He said that was one of his clues I was the one. Now nearly 12 years ago - after marriage, life, and a baby we came to celebrate my birthday! I've come many times previous to this but it's one restaurant that will forever go down as history as "the place I found love". Delicious food and drinks. It will make you feel like youre in Mexico.
The food here is phenomenal the atmosphere is so vibrant it's worth just going to see the restaurant not even eating. The drinks were amazing the service was good overall it was a very pleasant experience I left very full
I loved the ambience. Just wow.. You get authentic Mexican vibes.
Food was good. Expected to be better based on reviews. We got Tacos, Enchiladas & Bowl. Overall had great experience !
It was a weekday that means there wasn't any rush. Someone wants to try mexican, this is the place to be !!
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I would echo some other reviews thst parking can be a bit hard to find. There is 2 spots in front and then about 4 stalls on the north side of the building. I ended up just parking on the street on the north side.
The vibe in here is quite cool. Neat decorations throughout the restaurant gives it a unique feel.
I kicked things off with a Saskatoon berry mojito ($1 off on Mondays) and had the Chipotle beef burrito. The drink was excellent with a nice local flare from the Saskatoon berries. The price of the burrito is pretty reasonable but I found the burrito to be a bit on the small side for me. It was tasty though, electing for the side of sour cream. I would recommend someone ordering this burrito.
To fill me up though I ordered two tacos. I went with the shredded chicken and the shredded beef pork both on corn. Both delicious, and about the size you would expect. The shredded pork came with Parmesan cheese which I found to be an interesting but tasty combination. Overall quite enjoyed this Mexican place. I would come here again for sure!
Only second time for me at Las Palapas and a great reminder we have a solid Mexican restaurant in Saskatoon! Burritos were the best i have had in a long while.
Jenna was serving our table, she was friendly and polite. Enjoyed sitting outside, big patio is awesome for summer days.
Had a great stop with my brother here and will be coming back when feeling like good Mexican food!
This wonderfully authentic restaurant is always a pleasure to experience, and definitely worth the trouble of finding a parking spot to stop in. The decor is carefully thought out to the smallest detail, and we were thrilled to learn that every piece was sourced directly from Mexico or the Caribbean. Still cannot get over how amazing the chairs are in particular... and even the table bases matched the chairs around it. Stunning to the last. The drinks were decadent, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly. Worth the wait! We also appreciated the convenience of a text notification when our table was ready. Over all, just a great experience as always!
Amazing as always! We had Anna as a server who did an excellent job. Tacos were fantastic and flavourful. Will continue to recommend las palapas.
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