La Palapa

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Among the assorted frozen margaritas, the mango with a chili-salt rim is best.

If you BYOB on Monday, there's no corkage fee.

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This East Village mainstay draws locals from brunch to late night. Diners enjoy vibrant dishes featuring duck, fish, steak and an abundant array of fresh herbs. Try the baked cod filet with Yucatecan green pumpkin seed sauce with toasted pumpkin seeds, saffron rice and sautéed Swiss chard. The menu darts around Mexico, offering regional specialties and even a few vegetarian dishes such as the...

La Palapa, an authentic Mexican restaurant specializing in "Mexico City style" tacos and quesadillas and regional home cooking opened Friday, November 24, 2000 at 77 St. Marks Place, between First and Second Avenue in the East Village. Margaritte Malfy and Barbara Sibley are the owners. Both women are owners and artists and have extensive New York City restaurant experience. Ms. Sibley was born...

La Palapa Cocina Mexicana, a restaurant in New York City's East Village, offers fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine, cocktails and food in a friendly, festive atmosphere. Open for brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Catering, parties and events are available.RESTAURANT