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La Palapa Mexician & Seafood Restaurant

3837 W Caldwell Ave, Suite A, Visalia, CA 93277
559 622-9898
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Ranked #29 of 91 restaurants in Visalia
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Families with children, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Visalia, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We was reading all the good reviews so we decided to try this place for dinner today. We had 2 senior dinners, the chips and salsa were good, the waiter was nice, the food was good and served hot. They were busy and our service was still good. For the price this was a good meal and we would return.

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California
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

I ate here recently while traveling thru Visalia. The food was very good and was served extremely hot. The flavor was very good and the serving size was perfect. The chips and salsa were also good.

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Tulare, California
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2012

Its not authentic but its ok for a american Mexican restaurant. The first time we went there everything seem very delicious, however we decided to go a couple of more times and the cooking was not consistent. Seems like the condiments were to strong over powering the flavor in the food. Overall the restaurant is nice and is so is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012 via mobile

The servers are very friendly and fast. Their food is great, although i'm not too impressed with their chips and salsa. I will deffiently return.

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48 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Food was delicious and so bountiful. Took a lot of food home afterward.Three of us ordered the combination plates and they were perfect! I'd be pleased to go there again!Loved their salsas and warm chips!

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fresno
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

clean- nice waiting staff- especially the young men are very attentive- have to say i keep coming back because food is always consistent- you cant beat that as i hate it when my food tastes different depending on the cook working that day which happens at alot of restaurants- A+++!

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Visalia, California
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30 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2011

The service here was slow but maybe someone called in sick because there was only one waitress. The food was wonderful, we had the chili verde burrito and a chicken tostada Nice atmosphere. Some great deals Mon-Fri $5.95 for what we ordered and it came with chips, rice and beans. That was lunch.

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Visalia, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2011

If you want authentic Mexican food, try somewhere else. The food here is average Americanized hispanic food at best. The service is good enough, but I would put it at middle of the road Mexican food.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2011 via mobile

Me & the Boyfriend are regulars at La Palapa perfect if your hungry n want somewhere quiet to eat when your tired,food is Excellent! Hospitallity is awesome Breaded Shrimp is yummy even my 3 year old loves the food

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2010

You can tell they're passionate about their food, family recipies, service, and overall desire to please their customers. It is family run, and they're very warm and friendly. I have never been disappointed. I trust them. One of my very favorites. I don't go out often, but when I do, I pick this place. It's nice to sit & eat... More

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