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La Palapa Grill & Cantina, Ellicott City, MD

La Palapa Grill & Cantina

4.6
4.6
183 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Palapa Grill & Cantina is committed to providing only the freshest and highest quality of Mexican cuisine in a distinctive Hacienda decor setting, a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with exceptional service, and the real flavors of México.

We have created a unique restaurant concept around original recipes. Beyond tacos, enchiladas and burritos... we offer a tour of authentic Mexican gastronomy; from our delicious ceviche and mouth-watering molé, to our more traditional tamales and equally delectable quesadillas.


Our bar is without a doubt the witness of fun nights under the Maryland sky, and the best host of good friends and great times.


La Palapa Grill & Cantina, family owned and operated, is your festive neighborhood restaurant and bar.


The Flavor of Mexico in Historic Ellicott City.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:15 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 465-0070
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Garcia
  • Catering
    For more info: info@lapalapagrill.com
  • Private party facilities
    Events at La Palapa Cantina & Grill are always memorable and special.
  • Neighborhood
    Ellicott City
  • Parking details
    1000 + free parking spaces are available in and around Old Ellicott City including seven parking lots (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). Additional parking is available at the Howard County Circuit Court lot just above Main Street and can be accessed from US 40 via Rogers Avenue to Court House Dr. which ends at this lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

183 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was quiet enough for a business meeting, the service was good, and no one rushed us.

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  2. anna

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Marvin as our server. He truly is great at service and his personality is wonderful

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  3. Lindsay

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing! The servers were friendly and timely. Nice atmosphere and the outdoor patio was comfortable.

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  4. Ann

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed everything! The Mexican corn was a sweet treat. My husband had a grilled shrimp dish which was fantastic. Very enjoyable evening, we ate outside in the patio area.

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  5. John

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were outside. It was a nice evening, the food was it's usual yummy and Jasmyn was a terrific server.

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  6. PatriciaC

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chips and queso mediocre. Fajitas were excellent. Service was lame. Nice server but we always had to look for her. Reservation was unnecessary. Not sure why we had to book it earlier than desired when there were plenty of open tables.

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  7. ColleenD

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I arrived 15 minutes early without the rest of the party and was offered a table. Water, chips and salsa brought for the entire party even though I was the only one present. Server checked multiple times as each of our party arrived. We had a lovely meal and never felt rushed. Highly recommend!!

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  8. Celebrate

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the special, which was very tasty. My husband ordered the salmon tacos, which he enjoyed. The salsa and guacamole were well seasoned. Our waitress was excellent, she listened to us and was there when we needed drink refills, etc. The dining areas are spacious and there is plenty of room between tables.

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  9. CathyC

    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at La Palapas! On a side note, Open Table, you make it very difficult to do a review.

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  10. Lauren

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall positive experience, wonderful food and ambience. Brought parents for the first time, and they enjoyed the meal. Small notes: it was slow to get the check at the end of the meal, and we were overcharged a mimosa on the bill (manager gladly refunded upon request). I was disappointed that I couldn't order my son a cheese quesadilla at 12:15pm, as the brunch menu and service didn't end until 2pm. Again, overall enjoyed dining, and would recommend the restaurant to family and friends.

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FAQs

La Palapa Grill & Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 465-0070.

La Palapa Grill & Cantina is rated 4.6 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Palapa Grill & Cantina

8307 Main St., Ellicott City, MD 21043

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ellicott City
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:15 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    1000 + free parking spaces are available in and around Old Ellicott City including seven parking lots (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). Additional parking is available at the Howard County Circuit Court lot just above Main Street and can be accessed from US 40 via Rogers Avenue to Court House Dr. which ends at this lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Garcia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 465-0070
  • Catering
    For more info: info@lapalapagrill.com
  • Private party facilities
    Events at La Palapa Cantina & Grill are always memorable and special.
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