La Palapa Grill & Cantina Main Street Ellicott City

Horchata (or-CHAH-tah)- Sweetened Mexican rice drink made with cinnamon.

The pioneer of mandarin sodas packs a powerful combination of tangy and sweet that will reawaken your palate with every sip.

Bottled in Mexico and made with real sugar cane.

Topo Chico has been bottled at source in Monterrey, Mexico, since 1895.

GF*- Corn Tortilla Chips & Mild Salsa (8oz.). Serves 4-6 people.

Ceviche GF- Fresh fish cooked with lime juice, red onions, cilantro, and serrano peppers. Served with corn tortilla chips.

Chile con Queso Dip V- Blend of cheeses, chilies, spices, and Dos Equis Ambar. Served with corn tortilla chips.

Guacamole Dip V GF*- Ripe Hass avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh lime. Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl with corn tortilla chips.

Mexican Street Corn V GF- Whole grilled corn on the cob rolled in lime, chile, mayo, crema fresca, and cheese.

Grilled Chicken Muchos Nachos GF*- Corn tortilla chips and melted cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños.

Grilled Steak Muchos Nachos GF*- Corn tortilla chips and melted cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños.

Ground Beef Muchos Nachos- Corn tortilla chips and melted cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños.

Refried Bean Muchos Nachos V GF*- Corn tortilla chips and melted cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños.

Shredded ChickenMuchos Nachos- Corn tortilla chips and melted cheese topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños.

Cheese Quesadillas (6 pieces) V GF* Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Crab & Shrimp Quesadillas (6 pieces) GF*- Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Green Chilies & Onions Quesadillas (6 pieces) V GF*- Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas (6 pieces) GF*- Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Grilled Steak Quesadillas (6 pieces) GF*- Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Shrimp Quesadillas (6 pieces) GF*- Flour tortilla and melted cheese. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream. 

Rolled Beef Taquitos (5 pieces)- Crispy corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with shredded steak. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

Rolled Chicken Taquitos (6 pieces)- Crispy flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

Stuffed Jalapeños (4ea.)- Jalapeños stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken, breaded, and fried golden brown. Served with sour cream. Spicy!

Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, carrots, croutons and choice of dressing.

Fajita Salad V GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Mixed greens topped with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing.

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Mixed greens topped with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing.

Grilled Steak Fajita Salad GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Mixed greens topped with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing.

Salmon (7oz.) Fajita Salad GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Mixed greens topped with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing.

Shrimp (4 jumbo) Fajita Salad GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Mixed greens topped with pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing.

Mexican Salad V GF- Mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and house-made Mexican vinaigrette dressing topped with queso fresco.

Grilled Chicken Mexican Salad GF- Mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and house-made Mexican vinaigrette dressing topped with queso fresco.

Grilled Steak Mexican Salad GF- Mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and house-made Mexican vinaigrette dressing topped with queso fresco.

Salmon (7oz.) Mexican Salad GF- Mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and house-made Mexican vinaigrette dressing topped with queso fresco.

Shrimp (4 jumbo) Mexican Salad GF- Mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and house-made Mexican vinaigrette dressing topped with queso fresco.

Ground Beef Taco Salad- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Iceberg lettuce topped with cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing

Pork Taco Salad- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Iceberg lettuce topped with cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing

Shredded Chicken Taco Salad- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Iceberg lettuce topped with cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing

Veggies Taco Salad V GF*- Served in a crispy flour tortilla bowl. Iceberg lettuce topped with cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with house-made corn bread and choice of dressing

COMBO FAJITAS (grilled chicken + grilled steak) GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with grilled chicken, grilled steak, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

FIESTA FAJITAS (grilled steak, grilled chicken, + 3 jumbo shrimp) GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITAS GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

SHRIMP (6 jumbo) FAJITAS GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

SALMON (7oz.) FAJITAS GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

VEGGIE FAJITAS V* GF*- Served on a sizzling skillet with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Accompanied by Mexican rice, refried beans, 3 warm flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.

Grilled Fish Tacos GF*- Two soft flour tortillas filled with grilled fish (tilapia), topped with habanero slaw, pico de gallo, and queso fresco. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Tacos Al Carbon GF*- Two soft flour tortillas filled with Grilled Chicken & Grilled Steak. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and fresh guacamole. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and black beans.

Tacos Al Carbon GF*- Two soft flour tortillas filled with Grilled Chicken. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and fresh guacamole. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and black beans.

Tacos Al Carbon GF*- Two soft flour tortillas filled with Grilled Steak. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and fresh guacamole. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and black beans.

Arrachera Tacos GF- Three soft corn tortillas filled with grilled steak, diced red onions, and fresh cilantro. Served with a spicy green tomatillo salsa and black beans.

Tacos De Camaron GF*- Two soft flour tortillas filled with shrimp, topped with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and fresh sliced avocado. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Tex-Mex Taco Platter V* GF*- Two crispy corn or soft flour tortilla shells topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Beef Enchiladas- Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with seasoned ground beef topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Enchiladas Coloradas V*- Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with melted Monterey Jack cheese and diced red onions. Topped with enchilada sauce. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Enchiladas Crab & Shrimp GF*- Two flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with crab, shrimp, onions, green peppers, and onions. Topped with ranchera salsa and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Molé Enchiladas (contains nuts)- Two flour tortillas rolled and stuffed with grilled chicken in molé poblano sauce (a blend of three varieties of chili pods, nuts, dry fruits and a hint of dark bitter chocolate) topped with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.

Pollo Enchilada GF- Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed seasoned shredded chicken topped with ranchera salsa and melted cheese. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Enchiladas Verdes GF- Two corn tortillas rolled and stuffed with braised tender pork in a spicy green tomatillo salsa topped with melted cheese. Served with sour cream, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Camarones A la Diabla (6 jumbo)- Chile de arbol, garlic cilantro butter, and tangy tomato sauce. Served with Mexican rice and salad.

Camarones A la Mexicana (6 jumbo) GF*- Tomatoes, mushrooms, and broccoli sautéed with garlic cilantro butter, lime juice, and a touch of tequila. Served over a bed of Mexican rice.

Camarones Al Ajillo (6 jumbo) GF*- Garlic cilantro butter, white wine, and fresh lime juice. Served with Mexican rice and salad. 

Carne Asada GF*- Hand cut 12oz. New York strip marinated. Grilled to order. Served with chimichurri sauce, Mexican rice, refried beans, and 2 warm flour tortillas.

Chicken Cantina GF*- Charbroiled chicken breast topped with sautéed veggies in a roasted tomato sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

Chile Verde GF*- Braised tender pork in a spicy green tomatillo and chile salsa topped with fresh cilantro and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and 2 warm flour tortillas. 

Fresh Salmon filet topped with sautéed onions, tomatoes, green olives, capers, fresh cilantro, and white wine. Served with Mexican rice and salad.

Seafood Chile Relleno GF*- Roasted Poblano pepper stuffed with crab and shrimp (A blend of crab, shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers) topped with ranchera salsa and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

Tossed in cinnamon and sugar. Served with chocolate dipping sauce.

Chocolate Lovin’ Spoon- Traditional chocolate cake.

Flan GF- Homemade! A traditional Mexican caramel custard.

Fried Ice Cream- Cornflakes and coconut breaded scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream quickly deep-fried creating a warm crispy shell. Topped with honey, cinnamon and whipped cream.

Key Lime Pie- Homemade! Key lime filling with whipped cream icing and a graham cracker crust.

Pastel de Tres Leches- Homemade! Sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk with whipped cream icing.

Sopapillas- 2 Puff pastries with cinnamon, honey and powdered sugar on top. Our version of a Mexican donut.

Turtle Cheesecake (contains nuts)- Cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate, and nuts.

Xangos- Cheesecake in a pastry shell. Fried until crisp and golden brown, rolled in cinnamon and sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.