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La Palapa Too, Laurel, MD

La Palapa Too

4.4
4.4
43 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
La Palapa Too Mexican Restaurant is open in Laurel, Maryland. The same great authentic Mexican food and friendly service you have come to expect from the Historic Ellicott City location.​

La Palapa Too is your fun, festive, casual neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Always been known for a relaxed dining experience, with warm gracious service where every guest is made to feel welcome and at home.

Every day we work to provide an outstanding and unique experience for our guests. Our fresh and creative food, knowledgeable and gracious service, and our beautiful atmosphere combine to provide special occasion experiences within a casual dining budget. You will find all your favorite Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas and burritos as well as some fantastic specialty items.​

La Palapa Too Mexican Restaurant... Mi Casa es su Casa!

The Flavor of Mexico in Laurel.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (301) 725-3111

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    CATERING DELIVERY Enjoy the convenience of having dinner brought to you. It's the most hassle-free, delicious way to enjoy some of your La Palapa Too favorites. Delivery and Set-Up Fees Apply. CATERING CARRY-OUT For big or small events, La Palapa Too catering is the perfect way to enjoy large-party portion of your favorite hand-prepared dishes.

  • Private party facilities

    WE'D LOVE TO HELP IN YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATION! We do not charge a fee to use the room; however, we do require a food and beverage minimum. - The Sun Saloon holds from 20 people to 45 guests, It also connect to our Tree Saloon. - The Tree Saloon holds from 20 people to 65 guests, It also connect to our Main front Dining room that holds another 65 guests.

  • Neighborhood

    Maple Lawn

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. Jfcol

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We always enjoy the food and drinks at La Palapa Too--very nice staff. Enjoy the patio when the weather permits.
  2. VickiG

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was OUTSTANDING! Service was great as well. Will definitely go back.
  3. StephenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently exceeds all expectations. We keep coming back,
  4. SuzanneP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Lapalapa Too especially when the weather is nice and we can sit outside. Yummy food and great margaritas!!
  5. BrianD

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service was excellent. But the live music was too loud. We didn’t think the music was needed.
  6. Tonogon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We were three at a too-small table for large people. My beer was brought in just the bottle and not very cold, no cold glass was brought. My son ordered two more tortillas, and two flour tortillas were brought and charged $1.10 for two flour tortillas. He ordered the same as the one served with carnitas, corn tortillas. I also had carnitas, which should be called pulled pork because that is what it was. They tasted good. Black beans and supposedly salad served with it. The salad was only shreded lettuce . In my opinion $18.95 for carnitas is too much. My wife had Enchiladas Coloradas, it was excellent. We come quite often to The Palapa Too and this is the first time we were not 100% satisfied. We will coming because for the most part we like it very much.
  7. KrisC

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Order pitchers of margaritas not standardized and way watered down Service really poor my $150 gift card was taken away for $75 and stolen by waiter’s because she didn’t returns it Luckily I’ve noticed it Overall good food but poor service..no good experience Krzysztof Chojnowski
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Was happy to see a decent TexMex joint close to our home. Food was just okay, though. Salsa was very good, however. Meals need more seasoning to be true TexMex. Was very bland. I enjoyed the live music. Wait staff was attentive. Price was great. Just…season your food better. I’ve lived in San Antonio, TX. Kick the flavors up s notch.
  9. Paul

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food with great service. Always enjoy our visits to La Palapa Too!
  10. CarolynP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I made a reservation four days ago for my daughter’s 17th birthday. Open Table confirmed the reservation with me yesterday. When the five of us arrived at the restaurant and let the hostesses know that we had a reservation, the two people at the hostess station were surprised and said that the restaurant had no dinner service planned for the evening. The restaurant was hosting a private party. We were told that our choice was to sit at the bar or find another restaurant for her birthday dinner. What was surprising was that the hostess (possible manager) was barely apologetic. We were offered a trite “Sorry, we forgot to turn off Open Table, there is nothing we can do, human error.” Not wanting to celebrate my daughter’s birthday bellied up to a crowded bar, we went to the new nearby Banditos. We had a lovely dinner. After many meals at La Palapa Too, Banditos will be our new go to place for Latin American food in Maple Lawn, given the horrible treatment we received this evening.
  11. RobinL

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a work party on Thursday 12/22/22 with a few staff members that were let go. It a little loud in there because the entire restaurant is open. I would recommend that the wait staff do not come by every few minutes so we need to stop and say everything is good. But overall it is a very nice place. I do think you need to lower your lunch menu prices and maybe have drink specials during the lunch rush. Thanks and Merry Christmas!! Robin
  12. JusKit

    London

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Although not crowded, the selection of tables was limited. We were literally placed in the middle of the floor by the door. It was about 90 minutes before close but clearly they had started to clean up around us and the other diners. Likewise, we had to catch the attention of the waiters as they chatted at the hostess desk. The food was as expected and I was with my family so we didn’t make the fuss about where we sat or the service. If I had been with friends where I had made the recommendation, I would’ve been a lot more uncomfortable.
  13. SabineMannem

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Shortly after we sat down we were given chips and two excellent salsas!! Some if us ordered dishes with their mole and we loved the mole. It has anexcellent flavor!! The service continued to be excellent throughout our stay!
  14. JenniferK

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside to enjoy the beautiful summer-like in early November. Food was great, server was attentive. Perfect afternoon!
  15. Mark

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Group of 6 for lunch. Attentive and responsive server. Very good food at reasonable prices. Decent beer selection. Nice outdoor area. Great lunch spot.
  16. NikkiB

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Me and my husband have been doing date night on Wednesday for 24 years. This is the first time we have gone to this particular restaurant and enjoyed it. We will definitely be back
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Lunch!!! The food was amazing! The service was fast! I highly recommend!
  18. Missingnonni

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very pleasant atmosphere with a good variety of Mexican food. Will definitely return
  19. BOOBIED

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    MY SISTER && I CAME FROM RANDOMLY PICKING && ALL OUR FOOD WAS ENJOYED. IT WAS A TUESDAY SO IT WAS HALF OFF TACOS && HALF OFF PITCHERS OF MARGARITAS WHICH YOU CAN SELECT FROM THEIR BIG LIST OF PITCHERS && FLAVORED MARGARITAS THEY OFFER. I GOT THE SHRIMP && CRAB ENCHILADAS && SHE GOT THE SHRIMP TACOS. SALSA IS SUPER FRESH THAT COMES W CHIPS WHEN YOU FIRST BEGIN. THEIR CHICKEN TAQUITOS ARE BOMB TOO (COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO DOESNT EAT CHICKEN). WILL GO BACK AGAIN FOR SURE!
  20. thinkcarefully

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Traditional Tex-Mex menu with lots of selections and options for different palates. Outdoor dining on long summer evenings makes beautiful memories. I highly recommend.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    This is our go to Mexican restaurant in the Laurel / Columbia area. Food is always great and is a good value. The small blip we had with the young lady who seated us was a one time deal which I suspect was a result of her inexperience.
  22. Alexis

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and was a nice spot for Mother’s Day!
  23. Jenn

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the outdoor seating and the wait staff was attentive.
  24. Patrice16

    Baltimore

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    First of all even though you can make reservations on Open Table for this restaurant, the information doesn’t register with the restaurant’s equipment. Fortunately, we were there early enough getting a table for 4 was no problem. My husband and I eat there or get carry out frequently. However, we rarely see the same servers or hostesses each time we visit. Our friends, whom we haven’t seen in over 3 years dined with us. Our server was patient up to a point since we were busy catching up rather than looking at our menus. The food was good as usual. The restaurant wasn’t busy so we continued to visit after we finished our meal. Once we paid, we were left alone. No offers to refill water or remove the soiled dishes. As ever place else in the restaurant business, it appeared the staff was stretched thin. We’ll continue to dine or get carry out from this restaurant because the quality of the food has been consistent.
  25. CarolynC

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2020

    overall4food4service1ambience3
    Our waitress seemed very put out by our group of 9. She was not happy about serving us. She was slow to honor requests
  26. HKJ1217

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The restaurant was not prepared for our party of 13, half the food was ice cold. We had few vegetarians and they messed up the order and had a hard time fixing it. We will not be going there again
  27. Patrice16

    Baltimore

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We usually eat here at least 3 times a month. The food is good although chicken dishes are usually overcooked and can be dry. We enjoyed tamales, enchiladas, and chili rellenos. All were delicious. We split a pitcher of red Sangria. The noise level tends to get louder, especially with large parties present. But, we could still have a conversation.
  28. Tianna

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a convenient lunch option at work. We were able to get in and out fairly quickly since it was not crowded. The server was nice. The food was ok.
  29. MonicaH

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alejandra is an amazing server! Love the paper straws! Food is the best Mexican in howard county by far. Shrimp tacos and queso are my favorites! Ambiance and decor awesome. Clean bathrooms!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food at a good price with good service while accommodating our large group of 12.
  31. FaithH

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A group of friends from work and myself went there. We were meeting to see one of our colleagues who had moved to England and was visiting. We had a great time. One person said that that was the best Mexican restaurant she’d ever been to and she is Latina. The ambience was great we were outside it was not too hot not too cold service was excellent. We switched tables about two times and they were very patient with us. I will definitely be returning and would definitely recommend it to a friend.
  32. Vivian

    Baltimore

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Fajitas were delicious and such a good value.
  33. Tm47

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's convenient, affordable and a very pleasant atmosphere. Food is delicious.
  34. Linda

    Baltimore

    181 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We had a party of eight. The server was very nice and helpful. There were a few mistakes in the checks because of the number of people being divided into four checks. An empty glass of water was mistaken for a soft drink. The food was tasty, the salsa was spiced just right, meals were hot and prepared well and the two non-Mexican food lovers enjoyed their hamburgers. Also, the Margaritas were very good. There was a party going on in the next room that was filled with exuberant guests that made conversation at our table nearly impossible. A few of our guests made comments about not eating there again because of the noise volume. We would recommend La Palapa Too to friends who enjoy Mexican food and are not disturbed by exuberant customers having fun.
  35. fabulousrose

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I like their food very much, I wish it wasn't so loud. I look forward to good weather to eat outside.
  36. K8Stev

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great for family celebration. Great fajitas and margaritas. Wait staff was friendly and attentive
  37. DYNITAW

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been to this restaurant 5 or 6 times and we enjoy it everytime. The good service and food keeps us coming back. The noise level was higher than usual but that's because it was Valentine's Day, so there were more patrons than normal on a weeknight. It was great to see the place booming with patrons that night.
  38. CarolynC

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2019

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Waiter was slow, confused. Our orders were wrong and slow in coming out. Our checks were also incorrect several times even after being fixed
  39. SusanR

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Consistently good food. Fresh and tasty
  40. PhillipN

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    The table was too small for our party and the service was really slow. The birthday celebration was really loud. It scared our 7 month old grandson. We were a bit disappointed this time.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Palapa Too using the Order Online button. La Palapa Too also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Palapa Too also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 725-3111.

La Palapa Too is rated 4.4 stars by 43 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 2 times today
Google Map for La Palapa Too

7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD 20723

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Maple Lawn

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (301) 725-3111

  • Catering

    CATERING DELIVERY Enjoy the convenience of having dinner brought to you. It's the most hassle-free, delicious way to enjoy some of your La Palapa Too favorites. Delivery and Set-Up Fees Apply. CATERING CARRY-OUT For big or small events, La Palapa Too catering is the perfect way to enjoy large-party portion of your favorite hand-prepared dishes.

  • Private party facilities

    WE'D LOVE TO HELP IN YOUR SPECIAL CELEBRATION! We do not charge a fee to use the room; however, we do require a food and beverage minimum. - The Sun Saloon holds from 20 people to 45 guests, It also connect to our Tree Saloon. - The Tree Saloon holds from 20 people to 65 guests, It also connect to our Main front Dining room that holds another 65 guests.

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