Palapa Authentic Mexican Food

Santa Barbara, CA

Palapa Authentic Mexican Food's vegan options are extremely limited, and we recommend avoiding this restaurant if possible. Vegans may be able to order a few sides like Guacamole and Chips or a Side of Rice.

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Tortillas

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (corn tortillas*, flour tortillas*)[1].

Side of Potatoes

Contains potatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Side of Toast

Contains toast. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Side of Beans

Contains beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Sides

Rice

Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Corn or Flour Tortillas

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (corn tortillas*, flour tortillas*)[1].

Avocado

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Beans

Contains beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

French Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chiles Toreados

Contains chile, and filling. We don't recommend this item.

Appetizers

Ostiones

Contains oysters. We don't recommend this item.

Ostiones Campechanos

Contains ceviche campechano, and oysters. We don't recommend this item.

Agua Chiles

Contains avocado, cucumbers, garlic, jalapenos, lime juice, onion, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Tostada de Ceviche

Contains cilantro, lime, onions, tomatoes, and tostada. We don't recommend this item.

Nachos

Contains beans, cheese, cilantro, guac, jalapenos, onions, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortilla chips. We don't recommend this item.

Guacamole & Chips

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plato de Ceviche

Contains Campechano, fish, shrimp, cilantro, lime, onions, tomatoes, and tostadas. We don't recommend this item.

Queso Fundido

Contains chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, and salsa ranchera. We don't recommend this item.

Tostada and Salads

Tostada

Contains beans, cheese, cilantro, corn tostada, guacamole, lettuce, ranchera sauce, rice, sour cream, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Vallarta Salad

Contains avocado, bacon, ceviche, garlic toasts, house vinaigrette, lettuce, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Caesar Salad

Contains Caesar dressing, croutons, and lettuce. We don't recommend this item.

Fiesta Bowl

Contains beans, cilantro, flour tortilla bowl, guacamole, lettuce, rice, sour cream, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Quesadillas

Served with guacamole and sour cream.

Quesadilla Combo

Contains cheese, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Quesadilla

Contains cheese, and flour tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Lunch Specials

Served with a choice of red rice, cilantro rice, black beans, frijoles de la olla, refried beans, grilled veggies, or side salad.

Filete de Pescado Platter

Contains basa filet. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Relleno Platter

Contains cheese, egg, poblano chile, and tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Verde Platter

Contains pork, spicy tomatillo sauce, and tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Tamale Platter

Contains cheese, chicken, pork, salsa, and tamale. We don't recommend this item.

Fish Soup

Contains basa fillet, seafood broth, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Soft Fish Taco Platter

Contains bell pepper, cheese, corn tortilla, cream sauce, filet, onion, tomato, and fish. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Soup

Contains seafood broth, shrimp, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Torta Platter

Contains avocado, bolillo, carnitas, lettuce, onion, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Taco Platter

Contains bell pepper, cilantro, corn tortilla, cream sauce, onion, peppery cream sauce, cheese, shrimp, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Enchilada Platter

Contains cheese, chicken, corn tortilla, enchilada salsa, and beef. We don't recommend this item.

Carnitas Platter

Contains citrus juices, pork, and tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Burritos

Meat choices are steak, chicken, pastor, adobada, chile verde, carnitas, or chorizo. Option to make any burrito supreme with guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. Option to make any burrito with red salsa or green salsa.

Palapa Burrito

Contains tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

RBC Burrito

Contains beans, cheese, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Relleno Burrito

Contains beans, cheese, chile relleno, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Mar y Tierra Burrito

Contains beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, shrimp, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

California Burrito

Contains beans, cheese, fries, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Chimichanga

Contains cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp or Fish Burrito

Contains beans, grilled peppers, onions, peppery cream sauce, and rice. We don't recommend this item.

Enchiladas

Served with a choice of red rice, cilantro rice, refried beans, black beans, frijoles de la olla, grilled veggies, or side salad. Served with red salsa or green salsa.

Cheese Enchiladas

Contains cheese, enchilada sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Submarinas

Contains corn tortillas, green salsa, octopus, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Enchiladas

Contains enchilada sauce, shrimp, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Beef Enchiladas

Contains beef, enchilada sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Mole Enchiladas

Contains chicken, jack cheese, mole, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Enchiladas

Contains chicken, enchilada sauce, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

House Specials

Served with a choice of red rice, cilantro rice, frijoles de la olla, refried beans, black beans, grilled veggies, or side salad. Choice of flour tortillas or corn tortillas.

Carne Asada

Contains jalapenos, onions, and steak. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Relleno

Contains cheese, egg batter, and poblano peppers. We don't recommend this item.

Bistec a la Mexicana

Contains ranchera jalapeño salsa, and steak. We don't recommend this item.

Fajitas

Contains grilled peppers, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Chile Verde

Contains garlic, green chiles, onions, pork, and spices. We don't recommend this item.

Tamales

Contains corn tortillas. We don't recommend this item.

Bistec Encebollado

Contains caramelized onions, and steak. We don't recommend this item.

Carnitas

Contains carnitas, and pico de gallo. We don't recommend this item.

Tortas/Burgers

Choice of steak, chicken, carnitas, ham, milanesa (breaded beef or chicken), or pastor. All on a telera bread and served with fries.

Luigi's Burger

No description available.

Cheeseburger

Contains beef patty, bun, and cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Torta

Contains avocado, beans, lettuce, onions, telera bread, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Bacon Cheeseburger

Contains bacon, beef patty, bun, and cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Family Parilladas

Seafood Parrillada

Contains fish fajitas, fried tilapia, oysters, and shrimp ceviche. We don't recommend this item.

Combo Parrillada

Contains carnitas, carne asada, chile verde, ceviche, and seafood. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Flan

Contains flan. We don't recommend this item.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Contains ice cream, and vanilla bean. We don't recommend this item.

Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake. We don't recommend this item.

Combination Plates

Served with choice of two: red rice, cilantro rice, refried beans, black beans, frijoles de la olla, grilled veggies, or side salad, and corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Choose from chile relleno, tamale (pork, chicken, or cheese), soft taco, crispy taco, or enchilada (chicken, beef, or pork).

Item Combo

No description available.

Item Combo

No description available.

Super Sampler

Contains chile relleno, crispy taco, enchilada, pork tamale, soft taco, and taquitos. We don't recommend this item.

Seafood/Mariscos

Served with a choice of red rice, cilantro rice, frijoles de la olla, refried beans, black beans, grilled veggies, or side salad. Choice of flour tortillas or corn tortillas.

Camarones Enrebozados

No description available.

Fish (Basa Fillet) or Jumbo Shrimp Your Way

No description available.

Camarones Empanizados

Contains breading, shrimp, and thousand island dressing. We don't recommend this item.

Mojarra Frita

Contains fried tilapia, grilled onions, and grilled peppers. We don't recommend this item.

Taco Plates

Served with a choice of red rice, cilantro rice, frijoles de la olla, refried beans, black beans, grilled veggies, or side salad.

Fish or Shrimp Tacos

Contains bell peppers, cheese, corn tortillas, cilantro, onions, peppery cream sauce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Crispy Tacos

Contains avocado, cilantro, lettuce, ranchero cheese, taco shell, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Soft Tacos

Contains cilantro, onion, and soft tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Flautas

Contains beef or chicken, flour tortillas, fresh cheese, guac, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Taquitos

Contains beef or chicken, corn tortillas, fresh cheese, guac, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Soups and Caldos

Choice of corn tortillas or flour tortillas.

Chicken Soup

Contains chicken breast, chicken broth, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Fish or Shrimp Soup

Contains seafood broth, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Turkey Meatball Soup

Contains chicken broth, turkey garlic cilantro meatballs, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Caldo de Albondigas

Contains beef meatballs, and broth. We don't recommend this item.

Posole

Contains broth, cabbage, hominy, lime, pork, and radish. We don't recommend this item.

Siete Mares

Contains basa filet, clams, crab, octopus, seafood broth, shrimp, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.