Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
1150 E Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Address :
1150 E Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL, 60563 - Phone (630) 717-9030
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:3
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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April V.
Warm chips & salsa paired with a yummy margarita. Mmmm! I really love the chili rellenos with red sauce, it's soooo good! They also have the best steak tacos. The servers are very friendly. The atmosphere is decent but could use an update. The bathroom needs work. Overall, I highly recommend Las Palmas. Great food & service.
(5)B C.
Such a disappointment for an "authentic" Mexican restaurant. I ordered the chicken fajitas lunch special (about $10) and they were pretty bland and had a bunch of odd ingredients in it including lots of mushy mushrooms and large pieces of tomato. I can definitely cook better tasting ones than these at home! As if the food wasn't disappointing enough, they're service was even worse! The guy who took our order over the phone was totally rude cutting us off while trying to place our orders. Polite people know to wait their turn, he obviously was not polite the least bit. Once my friend picked up our food and got back to work she discovered that one of her three tacos had no meat in it! What kind of bs is that! She immediately called and spoke to them explaining the situation. They did not care to apologize, instead they argued back saying that it was impossible that they didn't fill the taco! They said they couldn't do anything about it without taking the food and showing it to them! Unbelievable! My friend actually drove back and showed them. They still denied doing any wrong and after arguing for quite some time they finally gave her a refund. I cannot believe how unprofessional and rude they were and will definitely not be going back! If I could give zero stars I would!
(1)Angela P.
I came here on a Monday evening with a few girlfriends, and we had great food and great service. The atmosphere is typical of a Mexican restaurant complete with mariachi music playing overhead and a giant (GIANT) statue of a well hung bull in the middle of the dining room. We arrived around 4:30 and aside from two other patrons, we had the place to ourselves. By the time we left around 7, business had picked up but only slightly. Perhaps this was due to the fact that it was a Monday night; in the bitter cold; after Thanksgiving weekend. The dining room is large and perfect for large groups. You could easily have a birthday fiesta for 20 here. The complimentary chips and salsa were good, better than many. The salsa had a spicy kick to it, so beware if you are sensitive! I ordered the Chiles Relleno, which were perfectly battered and fried, and oozing with cheese when I cut them open. I also liked the tomato sauce served atop the peppers. The dish came with a side of warm corn tortillas. Entrees come with beans and rice, and I'm always a happy camper when black beans are an option. My friends all ordered some variation of the tacos, and most had difficulty finishing the large portion. The food here is very good, but if I want an "ay ay picante!" experience, I'd probably wait until the weekend or go somewhere a bit busier. The weird part of our meal was when we all had our wallets out, preparing to pay the check. A young boy, maybe 10-12 years old, approached our table while carrying a box. He asked us if we wanted to buy chocolate bars. I'm assuming he was the son or friend of an employee, but soliciting chocolate bars to patrons is so tacky and inappropriate. I think it would be more appropriate to keep the box of chocolate up at the hostess stand instead of trying to shake down ladies for their dollars at the table.
(4)David R.
Las Palmas lunch buffet simply cannot be beat. I know this to be a fact! I've traveled coast-to-coast and not found a Mexican restaurant buffet that's better. My favorite is the chicken soup that features large bone-in (caution: bones) chicken legs and chicken breasts. The buffet varies depending on the cook and kitchen's preferences, but if you really want something that you don't find on the buffet (ground beef, for example), just ask your server, and you'll be delighted when the kitchen adds it to the buffet! Otherwise, the buffet usually has chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, rice, ceviche, fruit, beans, mole sauce, eggs, potatoes, desserts, rice pudding, salad, and more! it's great deal! I showed it to my co-workers and they loved it!
(5)Marianne D.
This place has not changed since it opened years ago. I remember coming here with my parents when it was a busy place. Now, it has tired decor and a not so clean looking environment. The staff seems to just be going through the motions. It is a large restaurant with a lot of tables and a bar area. Last night, my party of three was one of only five tables seated...and we were there for almost 3 hours. No hurry to kick us out as they were s-l-o-w. Some of the staff were watching the basketball game at the bar and two waitresses were eating in the kitchen area. Not busy at all. I am giving Las Palmas two stars for their guacamole and the spinach quesadilla I had since both were not bad. Unfortunately, the menu did not specify onions in the spinach quesadilla and it came with onions and large pieces of onions at that...which I didn't like. If I had known there were onions, I would have 86'd them. Even though the food was okay, I would only come back if meeting friends again and they chose the place. This place won't ever be my pick for Mexican food. Sorry...you fell short, Las Palmas.
(2)Liz S.
Oh my....say no to the buffet. I t was quite possibly the worst Mexican food I have ever tasted. The chicken verde had bones in it, the guacamole tasted like it came from the grocery store refrigerator, the tamales were water logged and even the horchata was watery. Disappointed
(1)Tim H.
My wife and I stopped in today for their lunch buffet. The buffet goes 11am -3pm. We stopped in at 2pm. During that time not a single item was replenished. The rice and beans were empty for a good portion of that time. As far as buffet food goes it is on par with all the other mexican buffets. If the buffet food is the same as the menu food then I can say I have had better. The one redeeming feature of todays visit was the service. Our server was top notch. He came and switched out my drink cause the tea looked old. Also for him being the only server he spent a good deal of time on us. So you have been warned.
(2)Devonie M.
One of my family's go-to spots. Chips and salsa excellent, margaritas very good, staff very friendly and food is consistently very good. We love the buffet and it is an excellent value as you can make lots of stuff from the items on the buffet. Notable faves are the steak and chicken fajitas (especially when they're fresh), refried beans, and guacamole.
(4)K M.
Ate here on Friday night August 1st and won't be eating here again. With a pretty open restaurant and lots of tables and seats available...my hubs and I get seated all the way in the dark, back left corner of the restaurant next to the exit door. That was okay to us, I guess...but then we sat down and noticed that in front of us...was another table UPSIDE DOWN ON TOP OF ANOTHER TABLE...and next to us...was all of the EMPTY HUGE BUFFET STATIONS lined up on the order side of us. Hmmm...ok? The waitress came, we asked to be seated somewhere else...but she didn't speak or understand great english bc she said..."oh yes...fine" ummm, does that mean you can move us? "oh yes...fine"...umm ok? She left and said she would be right back. Needless to say, we sat there...for ten minutes. No water, no chips and salsa...nothing. She finally came back and asked if we were ready to order...hmmm? We asked for water, she said..."oh yes...fine". I mean, I'm not making this stuff up. I LOVE me some mexican food...but this was the worst experience ever! She came back with water, and the chips and salsa...we said we were ready to order. She took our order, and left as we sat and munched on chips and salsa. About 20 minutes later she checks in on us...and ten mins later she brings out the food. I ordered the Cheese Enchiladas, and the hubs ordered the Chicken fajita's for one. The food was...MEH. Honestly, I would have much rather eaten at Taco Bell. Thats how this place made me feel...and I DON'T eat at Taco bell... So...we're sitting there eating and needed water refills...but or waitress didn't come by for another 20 mins to check on us...so when she finally did...we were done eating and asked for the check thinking it would be quick...but why in the world would we feel ourselves into thinking that?!! Well...20 mins later...no waitress again. So the hubs went to find someone, anyone, our waitress...SOMETHING! Luckily, he came across the manager, explained everything...and was basically told...that the waitress would be right over. We were expecting anything, but at least an apology from the Manager on Duty about the slow service, seating situation...etc. But...nothing. Finally after waiting another 10 mins...YUP...I said it...ANOTHER 10 MINS... She came, gave us the bill...we didn't even look at it...we gave her our card...she came back, we signed. and we left. Now, I lost track of all the minutes we were let waiting... But you do the math...ALL OF THIS = DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME HERE, BC A LOT OF YOUR TIME WILL BE WASTED AND ITS NOT WORTH IT!!!
(1)Jennifer S.
I was driving through the area on a Sunday afternoon with a friend and we were hungry. Sleep won out that morning and breakfast had been skipped, so we needed some hearty chow. We ended up here and I'm torn. While walking past the Sunday buffet, it was easy to decide that we didn't want that at all. There weren't enough people eating there to turn the food over regularly. Instead, we ordered off the menu. Chicken enchiladas with mole and a combination plate. The table and floors seemed pretty clean. But the windows were a mess. The place is loaded with windows, but the sun probably doesn't make its way in because of the streaky windows. The chicken and the mole were good. But the rice was overcooked and pretty mushy. The glasses were kept full. But on one of the refills, my glass was filled with Diet Coke instead of Root Beer. It took a while to get this corrected and then when it finally was, I received a cracked straw! Overall, I wouldn't head back in. The good and the bad just seemed to tied up. The good really needs to heavily outweigh the bad. Maybe it was an off day, but I can't see spending the money to find out.
(3)Terese M.
Not recommended. I was sick today from the food delivered by LasPalmas, Naperville. Doctor tomarrow. My guess, the food that was was from their lunch buffet, about 7 hours old, sitting in room temps made me I'll. Not recommend. No!!!! Bad foul with two day old cheese that has been "recycled"!
(1)Samantha B.
Great mexican food. Quick, excellent service. Nice to see a buffet! Awesome margaritas! They don't mess around. Will be back again as long as they keep sending out these buy one entree get one free coupons.
(4)Ali B.
I went here today while my family was visiting from out of town. They wanted something ethnic, but also wanted a buffet because I have a 10 year old brother who can never decide what to eat. We all ate the buffet except my brother who ordered the Super Nachos off of the menu. The buffet was pretty great, plenty of meat choices (steak fajita, chicken fajita, some stewed pork, stir fried shrimp, and carnitas cut to order on the line) as well as your typical rice, beans, all the accouterments and both flour and corn tortillas. I was impressed to see many salsas available, as well as shredded cheese, sour cream, and even guacamole for no extra charge. I ended up having a few carnitas tacos, one steak fajita, a bowl of menudo, and chips with guacamole and salsa. I was pleased with the carnitas, which I topped with the available cilantro, onion, and lemon (no limes today). The menudo was OK, the flavor was a little light but the stomach was cooked wonderfully. The steak fajita had decent flavor, but tasted like it had probably been sitting on the line a little while. The nachos my brother ordered looked great when they came out, but overall lacked flavor or pizzaz, for being named Super Nachos. The wait staff was pretty attentive to our table, it was not the busy at the time we dined, and they also celebrated two birthdays while we were there, which was very festive and loud. Overall the fact that there is a Mexican food buffet for those times you're feeling very indecisive, is a good thing. BUT if you know exactly what you want, I wouldn't say this is the place to go and order off of the menu.
(3)Lucas W.
Awesome food, good prices 2 days , great staff! I can't say enough good things about the staff. Friendly, attentive, quick with refills (huge plus). I wish I could remember the name of the waiter my wife and I have had many times there over the years. He's been there since 2003 is one the best waiters I've ever been served by. I highly reccomend the fajitas!
(5)Christopher P.
This place is incredible. The food is fantastic and the margarita is incredible. I love the display when you order fajitas! Great job!! Money well spent!!
(5)Kiki B.
I really wanted to like this place because of the nice reviews. But when I came in with my service pup they told me I can't be in the restaurant. He is properly identifiable with his vest and ID card yet they still tried to deny me. Then the put me in the corner room, hidden away where their employees were hanging out and eating. Although I haven't tried the food, I think I might have tried it if they didn't make me feel inferior to them because I have a service animal. Maybe next time...
(1)Lisa S.
it's cinco de mayo....what sounds better than an "authentic Mexican buffet" for lunch? absolutely nothing tasted Mexican, except the chile relleno. the machaca beef was way too salty, the cheese enchiladas tasted Italian. the ribs were good, but they had regular barbecue sauce on them. the chicken was just gross. no guacamole, no cilantro. maybe ordering off the menu would work better, but I'm not going back to find out!
(1)Lulu H.
Awesome food! Ordered the taco dinner plate and the chimichanga dinner. The chimichanga plate comes with two good sized chimichangas. The taco dinner came with three tacos with lettuce, cheese, and tomato. I asked for a side of onion and cilantro since I like more flavor. The chips are salsa are AWESOME! Great price for the amount of food we got. Friendly staff too! Try the quesadilla, the cheese is soo delicious but probably unhealthy lol.
(5)Eli H.
Came here on a $40 Groupon, which actually is quite a bit of money for your typical Mexican place, especially just for two. Most of the entrees on the menu are in the $10 area, so we decided to truly make it rain with steak fajitas for two and an order of guacamole. The guac' was fantastic, almost obnoxiously avocado-y, which isn't a bad thing at all. With the price of avocados at the store, you're definitely getting your moneys worth. Fajitas were pretty legit too, massive fresh slices of peppers, onion, and steak were accompanied by fresh made tortillas. Oh, and it was elaborately plated on this contraption with its own sterno heater to keep everything hot. On Sundays they have a crazy buffet which is $10, and it seemed like a substantially better deal than our Groupon, but, whatever. Las Palmas isn't the best Mexican food I've had in the area, but it's certainly in the upper echelon. Any place that makes their tortillas in house is A-OK in my book. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. Also, I've heard at night this place turns into a dance club. I have no idea if this is true or not!
(4)Paul Z.
All I could say is the Bistec Oaxaca is the one of the tastiest steaks I have ever eaten
(5)Brad C.
Mariachis! What is not to love? Pretty authentic food, margaritas, and mariachis. So I have this theory on cultural music and restaurant performers are the last remaining public exposure to culture outside of ethnic summer festivals. These guys were great. Call ahead to see what days they are there. When I worked nearby this was a great place for appetizers and beers (or margaritas). I will always remember Ricardo's birthday here. Regarding kids, the food is good and plenty of it is not spicy. So much so that between food he could eat and the mariachi band (I mentioned them, right?) my six year old had a blast.
(5)Carrie M.
I really struggled between two and three stars. Ambiance was less than desirable. Look and feel is dingy and run down. We felt like we were the only ones there. Wait. We were. I visited while on business in Naperville. Service was good and food was actually pretty good (which is why 3 stars instead of two). This restaurant is in desperate need of a cleaning overhaul or a renovation.
(3)Kaitlin D.
Point blank save your money. Food is way overpriced and I'd bet Taco Bell would win a taste test competition between the two. Mexican food is my favorite food and this place looked so promising!! This is what went wrong: It was our first time so naturally we had questions and I felt like our server seemed annoyed and/or just busy. So we tried to keep our questions and needs to a minimum. No big deal though as I can overlook that. I ordered our daughters nuggets first with our drinks because she is 3 years old and it was already 7:45pm. We also ordered the guacamole made table side for an appetizer and the queso bowl. The queso was not even melted it was just a hot block of cheese. I mean, no judgement if that is their thing, but any other Mexican restaurant I've been to you could dip a chip in the queso. Here there was no such thing; I needed a fork to eat it. We just sent it back. Then the guacamole. A small green glob with chips sticking out of it and was brought out on a side plate. When I told the waiter we ordered it to be made fresh table side the waiter told us "no this is a bigger serving size anyway"...um ok? I guess we will eat and pay for what we didn't order.... All in all very bland and way too small a portion for $8. The picture on the menu is very deceiving and not what you really get. Bummer. After the appetizers (or lack thereof), we waited for about an hour for our food to come. Finally, I got up and asked the manager where our food was he said he would take care of it right away. A few minutes later the food comes out. Mind you my I got my food BEFORE my three year old and I ordered hers an hour earlier!! We had to wait another ten minutes for hers. Awful. After dinner, I was blown away to see our bill still had my daughter's meal on it. I went and found the manager again to explain why we shouldn't have to pay for her meal. He took it off, but not her drink...lol. Figures. We just had so much hope for this restaurant so it was disappointing. Pros: very charming Mariachi Band! They sang a whole song for us. Also, the family sitting behind us bought us dessert to congratulate us on our recent marriage! Beyond blown away by their kindness! Sadly, we will never come back. Too many other great Mexican places to choose from close by.
(1)Andres D.
I usually stop in only on Sundays about twice a month. There is a rather extensive buffet hour from 11AM-7PM on sundays when most places only have buffets Monday through Friday. Its a quick and simple solution for my family to get together for brunch I am rather picky about buffets however their menudo is delicious. Their barbacoa is fresh pulls apart bursting with flavor. Love their mexican rice however I will pass on the refired beans, my mama makes it better. I love the fact the buffet spread was consistently warm. The staff was on top of replenishing items that went. As mention earlier its a quick fix for sunday brunch.
(3)Sharon S.
Saw this place in the clipper magazine and how they had a buffet on weekends so we went. Too late for the buffet so we ordered queso fundido, beef tacos and chimichangas (beef and chicken). The queso fundido was dripping with grease, then again it had chorizo so I was understanding. But my tacos were also dripping and rather tasteless. Husband thought the chicken was so much better than the drab beef. Dunno if I'd come back. Also service was awful. Our drinks were empty for at least half of our meal. Good thing we had water!!
(1)Terri R.
We had the queso fundido as an appetizer and it is nothing like I remember. It was just a big glob of cheese and hard to eat with hardly any chorizo. I tried to eat it with a fork and knife. No go. Three of the family had tacos and they were mediocre. My chimichangas were dry. No sauce. No cheese. Nothing inside or out. The chicken and steak were so dried out. The last time I was here the chimichanga was deep fried and had a wonderful cheese sauce on it. I asked if they had a cheese sauce and what did they put on it? Another big glob of the queso that we said we didn't like as an appetizer. Ugh! The manager came over and said well maybe you had an enchilada or burrito. Really? I don't get angry until people insult my intelligence. Never returning to this place! I don't know who made these changes in the last three years but they are going to put it out of business soon. No wonder the parking lot was empty! Oh and one more thing, a side of guacamole was $6.50 for each of my kids and the manager never took a dime off the bill! Ridiculous!
(1)Michael S.
This review is based on an experience with their delivery service. The food came quickly enough, but the food itself was awful. I ordered a pork tamale, a chicken burrito, and a chili cheese relleno. Let's start with the tamale. This was the worst thing I've ever had from a Mexican restaurant. There were 1-2 tiny pieces of pork in the tamale, and the breading tasted, and looked like cornbread. Now I'm not Mexican, but I don't think tamales are supposed to look like cornbread. The chicken burrito was something I could have microwaved at my house. Decent enough, but nowhere near worth paying for. The chili cheese relleno was awful. It was full of some kind of liquid which poured out all over the paper bag this order was delivered in, and the bag was so soaked in this sauce that it literally dripped all over my floor as I carried it to my kitchen counter. The best part of my meal was the rice and beans. They were pretty good. I've eaten at this restaurant in person and it was decent enough, but never ever order delivery. AWFUL.
(1)Derek J.
Has anyone else had trouble with the delivery man? He is the rudest man I've ever seen in my life. He complains about having to drive too far every time he gives us our order. He calls me every time he gets here and says where do you live! He's been here 6 times. The food is hit or miss everytime. Hot to warm to cold. It's the only Mexican delivery I've found. Stay away if you can. Find an authentic restaurant insted.
(3)Ashish P.
Great food and service. They make the best Michiladas around town as well. There are a few servers that go above and beyond to ensure you're completely happy with everything. If you're just looking to go out for the food, call ahead to ensure they don't have any private events going on. I believe they have a dj Friday nights. The music could get a bit too loud.
(5)Mae Z.
Went there last night..was my first and will be my LAST time! Service was okay..server would ask us if we need anything, we would tell her what we wanted a few minutes later she would forget and come back and ask if we need anything again?! Well, what is the point of asking if you're not going to listen to what the customer wants and bring anything that we ask for?!?! Was annoyed but whatever! Food was just okay...probably would've got better food at a drive-thru! And I am not one to eat at fast-food/drive-thru places! My spinach quesadillas had mushroom in there--no where on the menu did it say they are stuffed with mushrooms?!!! What if I had a mushroom allergy (which I don't, luckily!!) My significant other had the beef burrito..it was just tasteless--oh and the beans and rice are extra as they are not served with dinner! The pitcher of "frozen margarita" was Godly awful...like would you like some actual margarita with that frozen ice in there?!?! I can seriously go on and on about this place but my time is more valuable..like I said, I will NEVER be returning back to this garbage..this place needs a Chef Ramsay to set them straight!
(1)Leo C.
This place is horrible!!! My parents went to eat at this place and they were discriminated against!!! First off my mother ordered a plate of food and my father ordered from the buffet. As my mother took something from my fathers plate the waitress had the nerve to say she couldnt eat off of his plate as she hadnt ordered from the buffet. Who the hell do these people think they are it was my fathers plate and he could do as he pleased with his plate. After they had paid their meal the waitress ran outside and accused them of not paying for their food. If you are hispanic they will discriminate against you avoid this place at all costs. I am not sure how they are still in business. I would give it 0 stars if I could.
(1)Howard L.
Las Palmas on Ogden Ave is an ok Mexican restaurant, with some pros/cons that give it an average overall rating from our experience. The pros that come to mind from our dinner are: - lots of ok tasting food for the dollar; the chicken fajita dish was huge - clean and comfortable interior - fresh tortilla chips and salsa - very convenient location and parking The cons were: - the queso fundido appetizer was swimming in sausage grease - the flour tortillas were cold and hard It was ok visit to a local restaurant. The Las Palmas in Evanston has much better food quality though.
(3)Allison E.
I have been her for both the lunch buffet and regular dinner. It is typical Mexican fare, but quite delicious. The second time I had a banana enchilada in mole sauce that was quite delicious. They have all the regular delights to offer; burrito, taco, enchiladas, tamales, chimichangas, taquitos, etc. Rice and beans on the side. The usual stuff. Service is good. The horchata is good. Nothing fancy, but solid all around.
(4)Asif F.
Just got back from this restaurant. Decided to go here after receiving a 20% off coupon for the entire bill. Someone in our party ordered a drink special for $5 and when the bill came the waitress told us we couldn't use our 20% discount coupon because we could not combine offers. She pointed out the fine print on the coupon. I told her it was a drink not a food special. She said it didn't matter. I asked her to charge the regular price for the drink which came out to $12 then give us the discount. All in all we saved $3 from a $60 tab. Food was bad. We ordered the taco plate. Crunchy tacos were soggy when they finally arrived at our table. Should have gone to taco bell. Would have had a better meal without the hassle. Guacamole was tasteless. Waitress seemed like we were putting her out. I'm not quite sure why they ever received a 4 or 5 rating. You want real Mexican Food, go to yerbabuenacuisine.com in Lisle, Illinois. It's down the street and Oh so worth it!
(1)Kyle C.
Good, relatively authentic food for a decent price. Went on a Saturday night and they had a free band playing. Chips and salsa were ok, but the main dishes were great, very fresh and flavorful. They also give you quite a bit of food, which pretty much justifies the slightly higher prices. Service was pretty good, probably could be better. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back again!
(4)Greg S.
This review is strictly for the fajitas. Best fajitas I've ever had. Consistent every time . They only give 6-8 shrimp in a $18 order but they are size 15-20 so not too bad. Delicioussssss veggies the way the sear them . I have this weekly . Steak and shrimp fajitas. Will not diss appoint ,
(5)Craig B.
Reviewing this as a dance club. They play Mexican music on weekends - apparently mostly cumbias, some cha cha and merengues. Music is WAY TO LOUD. The DJ is a complete moron who seems ti equate volume with quality. His transitions between songs were awkward. Sometimes I didn't know what to dance to. And my ears are still ringing. The other negative they had was very obtrusive security. One guy with his security cap and full uniform stood for a half hour on a wall near the middle of the dance floor with his arms crossed. What a buzz kill! I felt like I was at a prison social. Maybe he was protecting the DJ. Food was good. BRING EAR PLUGS!
(1)Jim K.
Went there on 2/29/12 with 2 co-workers for the lunch buffet. The buffet food was amazingly average. Looked like it had been sitting there a while. I asked for guacamole. Waiter said there was some at the buffet. I checked, couldn't find it. He looked for himself, couldn't find it. Brought us about a half-cup in a bowl. Said again that it was also at the buffet. Looked again, didn't see it... (sigh) By the time we left (about 12:30pm), the place was still mostly empty. When I compare this place to Lalo's.... No contest. Lalo's is WAY better. Average food, average service. Not likely to be back.
(2)Michelle I.
Upon our arrival we didn't feel comfortable at all because out server was very unfriendly!! This was before I showed him that I had a Groupon, which I knew he would like even less!! But I am always am very careful about tipping and making sure the servers are taken care of which I know is the their reasoning because they lose out normally with people assuming the tip is included, etc. The food was great, the margaritas are to die for! Next time I will opt for their 16 oz. margarita because I got the jumbo 27oz. one and had a very hard getting through half of it!! Our server didn't crack a smile the whole time! And at the end he didn't know which Groupon was ours as he came up to us with 4 in hand. Ours was the color copy, the rest were black and white copies?? But then I check on my phone app for Groupon to make sure and it was disappeared!!? So they must have scanned the coupon!? He got annoyed and walked away. Then I did find it in my used Groupons?? But he never said anything more so I'm guessing it was fine! A bit of a hassle and I don't know if the language issue was a problem or he was just clueless!? But we got through it, besides the food/drink the server made our experience questionable!?
(3)Andy K.
I was extemely dissapointed in my experiece at this Las Palmas. I've been to the Westmont location many times and the food is great there. Naperville - not so much. Went on a Saturday night and the place was pretty empty. That should have told me something. It never picked up while I was there either. They got my order wrong but I had it anyway since we were in a rush. Then they tried to still charge me for the meal I didn't get. I was okay with paying for what they gave me but trying to charge me for something I never got come on (obviously I wanted something more expensive than what they gave me). The food itself was a lot different than what I get in the Westmont location. Maybe they had a new cook - i dunno. What they gave me was very bland. No flavor. They are cheap on their sauces. The protein was burned which made it chewy. I was just generally disappoint with the whole experience.
(2)Kelly K.
Ordered Food from here just last week after not having any Mexican Food from Anywhere for a long time. Ordered online. The restaurant called me back to confirm. The Food was like I remembered it and have no complaints. They packed it in Foil Containers so it was warm when we picked it up and brought it home.
(5)Frank S.
Been here several times for dinner and drinks and never had a complaint. Nice place to go for Mexican on weekend.
(4)Fernando C.
Try the all you eat buffet . It's not expensive and the food is fresh. I enjoy the fact that fresh tortillas are ready on hand.
(5)Ellie M.
I can not say enough good things about Las Palmas. My family and I have been going here since I was little, and now my sister and I finally have the pleasure of enjoying their margaritas! Yum. I recommend the standard house on the rocks, never fails. I think Las Palmas has the best fajitas anywhere in the burbs. Hell, I'd even venture to say best fajitas I've ever had. They are always served piping hot with great, large cuts of meat and fresh veggies. I love the steak and chicken combo fajitas. I actually never order anything else here, they are that good. My father gets the skirt steak with some really hot sauce on it, I think it's called Bistec... it's damn good and has a real kick to it. The standard chicken tacos and enchiladas are also note-worthy. We come a lot on Sundays for their buffet, which is vast and delicious. They serve lots of things like fajitas, pasta, carnitas, soup, salad...everything. Something funny: they have the best french fries! I swear they are divine. Sometimes they are on the buffet and I have to stop myself from eating a whole plate of french fries to save room for the authentic food. Last point: the staff is great. The owner is such a hard worker and really takes care of his customers. The wait staff are all great and have awesome personalities. The only time I notice a glitch in service is when they've booked a musical gig on the weekend and all of the performers' groupies haul it out to Las Palmas to see them. The place becomes really crowded then, so get there early or call ahead to see if they have entertainment that night!
(4)Brandy W.
Maybe it's because I've been to Tijuana, Mexico and eaten the food that nearly made me sick (but was delicious)... but I just didn't dig this place. The lunch prices weren't bad, but I didn't necessarily want the meaty buffet. I hate it when I am expected to pay MORE for vegetarian food when meat is clearly more expensive and should be charged more for... I ordered a guacamole tostada because I love guacamole and I am originally from California where we practically put them on our cereal. Usually guac. tostadas come with beans and a slab of the green stuff. No... this was all green stuff. While it was okay, it just didn't sit well with me. I prefer a little more bang than just two ingredients. I was told that they use lard in lots of their items... limiting my experience. While I'm familiar, it just doesn't suit my 27-year-old-expanding-waist issues. I'll try another place next time.
(2)Tim K.
Stopped in for a late lunch. Chicken soup, taco salad and enchiladas mole were all good. The food here is better than any Mexican food you will find in downtown Naperville. We sat in the bar area so we got to watch a Mexican version of Judge Judy on the TV.
(3)Michelle K.
Boyfriend and I came for lunch last Saturday, since the website claimed they served lunch 'til 3 PM Monday-Saturday. Psssyyyych! When we arrived, we were rudely told that they didn't serve lunch on weekends at all. Despite what website said. Also despite what THE MENU IN MY HAND said. Adios, Las Palmas. There are too many options around here to settle for Mexican food with a 'tude.
(2)Melissa H.
Coming here with a Groupon, the staff here were great. It was just me and I had to hit a specific dollar amount, and the wait staff helped to suggest ways to me to bring extra stuff home. They even bagged up some iced tea for me take home. $20 hit! Yay! I hear good things about their buffet, but it wasn't even recommended to me when I walked in. In fact, I wasn't even seated in the buffet area; I was the only one seated, alone, in the bar area. The food here is lackluster. Typical Mexican fare without many spices. My tamale had so little meat filling in it, I had to stop eating it because it was just all masa. Goopy refried beans, plain jane rice; you know the type of place this is. Parking is generally abundant, but it fills at peak times. I'm not exactly sure why; I won't be back.
(3)Nicole N.
I must say that I really enjoyed this place. The service was great and so was the food. I have been reading the other posts and that's so unfortunate that people have had such bad experiences. I guess to each there own. I found in good and reasonable.
(5)Daniel L.
Hint: Find their website. Print out their coupons. If you're a fan of enchiladas, they have a solid selection. I recommend the enchiladas verdes, for sure! Solid margaritas, as well. A very solid Mexican joint, all in all.
(4)Mike R.
I love this place good food good service and great sangria Reviewed by the Naperville ~ Food Dude ~
(5)Alix H.
Tonight the food was delicious! Everyone loved their meal. The staff was perfect and the evening went smooth! Wonderful place to take my sister from San Diego!
(5)Ed P.
My wife and I stopped in for lunch today. Lots of people from local businesses at their lunch. We were at our table a good 10 minutes, server never came to our table. He did see us but instead he went around us to others asking if they cared for refills. We noticed another table in his area and he went to them under a minute. Got their drink orders. My wife got up and went over to the front. The 2 waiters and manager. She told the 3 of them we would like a coffee and diet coke along with corn tortillas. After 9 more minutes, the waiter came to our table, dropped the coffee and corn tortillas and left. Never acknowledged us. He never came with my wife's diet coke. He went around to the tables around us bringing them refills and others, their bills. Never came to refill my coffee. We never finished our buffet meal. Got up walked over to the manager and told him of the treatment by his employee. Manager acted as if the employee was his boss. This male waiter has a poor attitude towards his own race. We are Hispanic but not Mexican. We will never visit this restaurant again. We will prefer to drive a bit further to other Mexican restaurants. The food was not hot.
(1)Frank D.
This place sucks. Short review: Most mexican places charge less $ for much better food and better service. These people are obviously not even trying anymore! They survive off of lazy Napervillians who don't want to drive beyond a few miles & don't know any better. We were one of two tables occupied and it took nearly 20 minutes to get our food. Strike One! We ordered the guacamole appetizer which was $8. It consisted of a glob of guacamole on a plate with 3 chips shoved in it and bits of iceberg lettuce for garnish. rather flavorless and way overpriced for what it is. Strike Two! All their meat is tough and fatty. Some of the meat has connective tissue attached. I tried the mexican buffet and it was gross. Not just gross, but cold as well. How the hell food in warming pans gets that cold is beyond me. Strike Three! It gets worse... My friend got a burrito and said the meat was not good. Also, he paid extra for sour cream and guacamole on the side. When he got the burrito there was nothing else on the plate. He told our server and she said. "Oh no, we put inside the burrito." While there was plenty of sour cream inside, there was no guac. He only ate half of it. The other half we dissected and sure enough, no guac. The meat looked bad. My mom ordered the the chicken fajita salad. It was supposed to come with sliced avocado and chicken fajita meat. It came with a blob of guacamole and gnarled chicken pieces that mom said were rubbery and sour. They looked really bad. The salad was finished up with iceberg lettuce, tomato slices (one was green) and dices jalapeno peppers. AND IT COST $10.95!!! The manager took $3 off of our bill. I told him were never coming here again. he shrugged. You all have been warned..
(1)lisa b.
Loved the palmagrante margarita special! Food was typical mexican dine in. I certinly didnt hate it but i didnt wow me either!
(3)Brian D.
They have a very unique atmosphere and it is definitely a good spot to bring a date. The margaritas are usually fairly priced along with the food. Big portions, and always cooked fresh and hot. Look on their website ahead of time for a coupon, as this will usually give you one free dinner with a purchase of another dinner. There is a small band sometimes that will come by and serenade you with your dinner and plenty of seating. I have never had to wait to get a seat even at dinner time. I have been here probably 10 or so times and love it each time.
(4)Kathy M.
We love this restaurant! The food is very authentic, and fresh. I love the shrimp veracruzana, and the ceveche, (but ceveche only served on Fri nights). My husband loves all the steak options. Their chicken dishes are all very good, seasoned just right. The house margarita is wonderful. They have some good specials, on the chalkboard when you walk in! We also like their Sunday buffet. The wait staff and owner are all great! So is Ceasar, the bartender! Oh, and the fried ice cream is delicious! Fabulous place!
(4)Jen K.
Great enchiladas, also love their lunch buffet. Quality food and they take pride in their interior appearance, which can be hard to come by these days. Have more tequila choices than I have ever seen in my life.
(4)Valerie E.
Well, it's not every day you can eat about two days' worth of calories at one meal. Though to be fair, that was probably my fault for ordering the oh-so-delicious queso fundido. Anyway, this was my second visit here and I was a lot happier with my experience this time - I guess I just ordered the wrong thing last time. The chiles rellenos, taquitos and Mexican rice were all excellent, as well as the above-mentioned queso fundido - though anything made with chorizo is a winner in my book. The lunch buffet offers a ton of variety and is a pretty good value for your money. The service here is also very friendly and quick. I'm very glad to have this place nearby - really good Mexican food is sadly hard to come by around here (with the exception of Front St. Cantina, but that's for another review.) Can't wait to go back and try the mango margaria.
(4)Joy S.
Ordered lunch here the other day with a co-worker. We split a vegetarian burrito ( with spinach, mushrooms, onions, refried beans, Mexican rice, covered with ranchero tomato sauce and melted cheese, garnished with lettuce, tomato and sour cream) and nachos supreme. Got the burrito without mushrooms, but decided to try the spinach, because I do generally enjoy spinach. However, spinach in a burrito? It was just too weird. I ended up pulling it out and just eating the rest of the burrito. But the portions were very large, definitely worth the price!!! The nachos were nothing extraordinarily spectacular, but they were good and filling. We'll order here again.
(3)Laura W.
Only place around Aurora/Naperville area that is somewhat authentic food. All waiters/waitresses are super friendly... yes even the guy w/the huge butt (is that butt for real? LOL) - People who frequently go to this place - you should know who I'm talking about. The service is good, the food is awesome - and the liquor is refreshing. I love their carne con chile roja. However - please make sure salsas hotter!!!
(5)Devang M.
This place was cool had a good vibe to it. Lot of people even on a rainy night! Margarita's were solid. Waiter was really nice. The food could have been better. I got a Chimichanga (veg) and it was basically beans. The Rice is really good. The Tostada was alright. My Fiance said the enchillada sauce was alright. Overall its a good place because of the decor and vibe. Food could be better.
(3)Mike B.
The gracious service, especially by the evening manager, is a big plus, but the food is decidedly... meh. I'm not against going when suggested by my better half, but I'm never one to originate that suggestion. Which pretty much is the definition of a 2 star Yelp review eh? Meh.
(2)Melissa Z.
Nice little restaurant - fancier than your average tapatio. Steak Tacos: Steak: quite good. High quality skirt steak. Cooked perfectly - pink in the middle and crunchy on the outside. Salsa Verde: leaves something to be desired. Good flavor, but no kick. I need some spice!! Turn up the heat, and I'll add a star.
(4)Karyn R.
After spending the day at the DuPage Children's Museum, my daughter and I were famished. Heredity being what it is, she had an eagle eye out for any place that looked remotely Mexican. Enter, Las Palmas. Now, I'll stop right here and tell you that we are insanely picky regarding Mexican food. Really and truly. We know this. And we try to balance out our innate quest for warm and crispy tortilla chips and fresh-tasting salsa for the realization that not all Mexican restaurants are created equal. But, Las Palmas was a disappointment. I ordered my standard chile rellenos (standard vegetarian fare at a Mexican restaurant) and my daughter ordered chicken tacos. Unfortunately, the chile rellenos was less than warm and very greasy and the chicken tacos, my daughter reported, were nothing special, "The chicken was too chewy and the lettuce was singed" (her descriptor of wilted, past-its-prime leafy veg). The salsa was also bland and unremarkable and the chips merely meh. Seeing the some of the other reviews here causes me to hope that we simply visited on an off night. But as a single mom who tends to be rather protective of her hard-earned dollars, I cannot say that I am in any sort of hurry to find out.
(2)Jackie S.
We've dined at Las Palmas four times in the past few months and have had delicious meals and great, friendly service each and every time. Their buffet is really good. And, it's worth our 30 minute drive to eat at Las Palmas! I recommend Las Palmas for the next time you're looking for good, affordable Mexican food.
(4)Jessica D.
Significant other and I used to come here on Friday nights for date night. It used to be fun and it was good americanized mexican food, but we eventually moved back to my own favorite, Pepe's. This location features mariachi bands and other events, to liven up dinnertime. The food is varied and representative of various locations in Mexico. They also have a good bar for adult beverages. I haven't come here in a whlie, but I remember my favorites: queso fundido con chorizo, quesadillas, caldo de pollo, sopa de tortilla, camarones a la plancha, and the flautas which are all time favorites. Very good desserts too. All around a convenient and tasty option for Naperville (especially since Chevy's closed).
(4)Dylan R.
Absolutely wonderful! This is one of those almost hole-in-the-wall places that you always pass on Ogden next to the Chucky Cheese, but you never really make it in there. I have been passing this place ever since I was a child, but did not come in until more recently. I went in having no expectations, and their servers/hosts have fairly thick accents (so it must be truly authentic!). But they are always happy to see you when you walk in and you usually get seated right away. Their Margaritas are amazing! Potent, but not strong! And their food is well above par also. I ordered Dinner Combination #10, which was a Burrito, Taco, and Chili Relleno. All of their dinner combinations are served with rice and beans. Maybe it was the margarita, but I kept on eating, and eating, and didn't realize I had eaten the whole thing because you just have to tell your stomach to shut up and listen to your taste buds. Definitely worth coming back for, and they even send coupons regularly in the mail!
(4)Fozzy B.
I decided to give it a try after reading the reviews. Being from Cali, I can be critical of "good" mexican restaurants. Pretty decent mex for the area (which doesn't have much mex outside of the fast food stuff). They really need to update the interior though. Food is authentic enough. I could tell it's decent just from the chips and salsa. Liking the cactus (nopales) in the side salad. Steak tacos were pretty good, but a little dry. Cheese enchiladas were extra cheesy but I'm not complaining, lol. Fried banana dessert is a nice ending. Good place to go for margaritas especially. Nice selection of tequila. Staff can make mistakes, but they're friendly. Not entirely impressed, but I'd give it a chance at least once.
(3)Nicole P.
My boyfriend and I ate here last night, and I have to say the food and service were wonderful. The chips given when we sat down were fresh and crispy, and the salsa was very flavorful. I had the beef burrito meal with rice and beans. It was enough for my meal last night and my lunch today. We had margaritas with our meal as well. They could have used a little more tequila, but for the price, they were pretty good.
(4)Miguel R.
Did I just fly to Mexico for dinner? I love coming to this place - It's not too far from my house, and I always leave here so full that it's hard to put my seatbelt on! My mom, who is a much more authentic mexican than I am, really likes this place - so that should be enough, but I'll keep going. If you go on the weekend you will enjoy the fruitful sounds of a mariachi band - which is awesome. Especially if you're on a date, you can really impress your hot one with a little latin love music!!! All the food is fantastic, so I can't say one thing is better than an another! Oh - have a margarita too - to die for!!!
(5)Thom Z.
When I'm in Naperville, I always gotta stop here. It's some of the best Mexican food I've ever had north of Arizona and they actually serve THE BEST margaritas I've ever had. The variety of their menu and their bar is mind boggling, as well. I've had more things to eat and drink there that I've never heard of than anywhere else. I even think their chips and salsa is the best I've had in a restaurant. The only thing that always gets me is the price. I generally end up spending $30-40 for drinks alone and another $10-15 on food. My advice: try the traditional margaritas with 1800 tequila and the Bananas Enchiladas.
(5)John D.
Fiesta Comida? I ate here not long after this place opened. In fact, the place was El Torito many years ago. It may have been a chain but the food was solid, especially their buffet. So I thought OK, name change, new ownership, I'll give it a chance. As I ate the buffet, one song came to mind- "Rapper's Delight"...no joke. As I ate this food, this verse was running through my mind: "have you ever went over a friends house to eat and the food just aint no good i mean the macaroni's soggy the peas are mushed and the chicken tastes like wood so you try to play it off like you think you can by sayin that youre full and then your friend says momma he's just being polite he aint finished uh uh that's bull so your heart starts pumpin and you think of a lie and you say that you already ate and your friend says man there's plenty of food so you pile some more on your plate while the stinky foods steamin your mind starts to dreamin of the moment that it's time to leave and then you look at your plate and your chickens slowly rottin into something that looks like cheese." That was my first visit from a few years back. I decided to give this place another chance. Not much flavor at all. Chick meat was so so as was the beef. Rice was so so, beans were pretty runny. The staff was VERY nice. Enchillada didn't taste very good at all (somewhat soggy). Chips & salsa might have been the best part of my meal. Not sure what the issue is because I've know people who ate at different locations and the reviews are just the opposite. Maybe I'll try again down the road, but I have plenty of Mexican places I can go to now. 2.5 at best (for now anyway).
(2)Allison G.
We ordered the Monday night $4.95 two tacos dinner special and the puerco en verde salsa with the regular margaritas. Everything was tender, well seasoned, and mouth wateringly delicious! Service was polite and prompt. We highly recommend it, and will definitely come back again!
(5)Corey G.
I live in CA and was told all Mexican food in this area was no good, so I went here with low expectations. After all the food was not bad at all and the margaritas were okay.
(3)Richard G.
My family and I eat here regularly. The staff are exceptional (ask for Michaels station he's great and been there for years) the food is among the best Mexican I've eaten anywhere. I love the grilled chicken with cactus salad. Having myself opened the first Mexican restaurant in the north of England I think I know what I'm talking about here.
(5)Robyn C.
A totally disappointing experience. We had a cold, awful dinner and even worse service. I've given many restaurants 4 & 5 stars in Yelp, and this is one of the few that deserves it's one star rating. They give out buy-one-get-one coupons regularly, and we know why. My husband and I will usually go back to a place more than once, but not here.
(1)Kris Z.
Quite a good lunch buffet and I really like the menu. Varied & a little different than your standard family mexican restaurant. My current favorite is the Enchiladas Verdes.
(3)Ellen M.
Authentic but standard Mexican food. A "combination platter" kind of place. Those platters have good stuff on 'em though - love the flautas. Good guac. Excellent margaritas. Not a fancy restaurant, but you can count on satisfying food.
(4)Alichia S.
I've been to Las Palmas a couple of times (including New Year's Eve). It tends to be a decent time as the atmosphere is nice (typical Mexican restaurant style) plus a fun mariachi band. The food is good, but isn't outstanding.
(4)Paul L.
A good Mexican restaurant, but watch the fine print in their coupons. How insulting!
(3)T M.
Yum!! I love this place. Great food and even better guacamole! Can't beat the drink specials either. It's your typical authentic Mexican restaurant - sometimes even with the mariachi band!!
(4)Steven M.
I have gone to the Westmont location several times. This is my first visit to the Naper shop. And if I get a wiff of that damn mariachi band again, It'll be my last. This place also had more children than I would like to see on a saturday night. The decor is a little dry also. It looks like a typical family restaurant. The food is actually pretty good though. Standard issue burrito and rice. How can you screw that up? But. They have the best red chicken soup ever. OMG! If I ever felt a cold coming on. I would get a huge bowl and go home and get into bed. By the next morning I would be my crusty old self. I would go back, but to one of their other locals. I can't enjoy a rita with kids climbing all over to cha cha music.
(4)Alex A.
Good, authentic Mexican food. The service has varied from okay to really good. Be sure to check out the lunch buffet! Enjoy.
(3)Justin G.
In the middle range of good. The price isn't too bad and the meal is filling. The staff is friendly too. A lot of good combination plates on the menu and the food is made very quick. If you want mexican food and are in the area, go for it, however it is nothing I would go out of my way for. It is good food, but I can't think of much that sets this place apart from many of the other good Mexican restaurants, except for how quickly the meal was made and brought to our table. In fact, the meal came so quick, I would not recommend going here if you are meeting up with someone you have to do a lot of catching up with or would like to talk to for a while.
(4)Allison H.
With the tragic lack of Mexican options in the Lisle/Wheaton/Napperville area, Las Palmas shines as an option with a bit of authenticity. I walked in and my waitress was Mexican....for a Mexican restaurant that is always a good sign. A sign that is NOT present at most of the chains around the area. Chips and Salsa- good. Tacos- good (no greasy taco sauce here!). Chimichangas- delicious. Nice blend of meat, cheese, beans, and rice. Their rice and beans did not reek of "can" and were actually quite tasty. The boy reports that the enchiladas and tamales are a good bet as well. DEFINITELY the best choice I've seen in the area. HUGE PLUS: Margaritas!! They are like smoothies with tequila! REAL FRUIT! Absolutely delish and quite reasonably priced. This place will never compare to the authentic places I'm used to in the city, where the owner/waitress/cook/cashier all live in the apartment above, make fresh tortillas, and dry their own peppers in the back...but for a suburban alternative, I recommend!
(4)Janet C.
Great food love the incheladas
(4)Babs M.
Every time we go here it is practically empty of patrons. Service could be much better and the food is average. Get the bus boys to stop leaning up against the wall checking their phones in front of tables! We gave this place three tries but will not be back.
(1)Chris M.
The quality of Las Palmas food seems to vary a bit depending on what location you find yourself dining at. The Naperville restaurant is just okay, but the location a few miles east in Westmont is much better. I have no idea why, that's just the way it is!
(3)Honey B.
Four stars, because I don't like their guacomole. It's a little too spicy, but I like it plain. Their dinners are EXELLENT!
(4)Nora O.
I have visited this place at least 5 times for dinner and once for lunch. The only reason I continue to go back is because it's about a mile away and I always have a buy one get one free coupon otherwise the food is not worth the price. Each and every time I enjoy the drinks but that's about all. Just about every meal I have had there is super greasy although it looks good. The only exception to the greesy food is the chicken which was extreemly over cooked and felt like mush in my mouth. It was so bad I barely ate it. Last time we ordered Nachos and they were something I could whip up at home with some taco chips, ground beef that I do not drain the grese from and two types of cheese neither of which taste like a mexican melting cheese. And to top it off I have an IPhone application for the coupon clipper where you are able to show coupons without printing them. They refused to accept the coupon because it was not in the print form. Well if I knew it was going to be a problem I would have printed it before going. I just wonder why they are included in a coupon program that they do not accept.
(1)Emily C.
Decent food, go online and get the coupon for a free meal with purchase of a meal and it is well worth it. Decent selection for vegetarians. Their lunch buffet is probably one of the best deals they have. There are not many authentic style mexican restaurants out this way, give it a try with the coupon and see for yourself. 10/14/07 We have been back a half dozen times and tonight we went here early, greatfully before the Mariachis arrived (though my 6 year old loves them). We all had our usuals, vegetarian burritos, guacamole, steak quesadillas and rib eye. Enjoyable since I had been in the mood for Mexican, our waiter - I know he's worked here 15 years, has softened over the past few years and is overly cordial. As we were paying the band was setting up - awesome timing!!
(4)Scott M.
On some days, Las Palmas is actually pretty good. I usually order the chili rellenos which is normally very good. My issue is that every other thing on the menu tastes very average . I would consider four stars but the service is rather rushed and the servers are usually rather apathetic and not very attentive not to mention the prices are a little inflated for said food and service. There are several Mexican establishments in town that are better for you money and time.
(3)Nelson S.
I came here over the weekend with my lil' bro cuz I heard good things about this place and I don't think it was fantastic. Yes the portions are larger but only if it was good, now I have to eat a larger portion of blah food. I ordered a combo platter, a burrito, chile relleno, & taco, ($10.95) that came with rice and beans. The rice was bit hard when you ate it, like it was not cooked through and the beans were ehh. The food itself was just okay. After everything was said and done, we both had one entree and 2 beers, our bill was just over $30 bucks, not including tip for so-so service. I much rather go to El Burrito Loco cuz it's a little cheaper and the food, way better. Go there before you come here.
(2)Amanda D.
I really like this place. I order out sometimes because its on my way home from work, but I haven't ever actually had a sit-down meal here. I love the chicken mole enchiladas. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good take-out, and i look forward to trying dine-in sometime (I see advertisements for live music when I pick up my food!)
(4)Vanessa R.
I recently visited Las Palmas for lunch with 2 girlfriends. Our entire lunch was being filmed for a TV show. So, there were the 3 of us and about 8 members of the film crew. Las Palmas treated us like royalty. The food was fantastic, and so were the Pomegranate Margaritas. I had the Shrimp fajitas. Which was an enormous portion that came with beans, rice and guacamole. The food tasted very authentic and the service was outstanding. I can't wait to go back so I can get my chow on off camera!!!
(5)Darlene R.
Great margaritas - holy moly, they don't skimp on the alcohol! Nice atmosphere. There was a Mariachi band playing when I was there. I didn't think the food was wonderful, but it was good. However, I find the place to be overpriced. btw, this is not really "authentic" as others have written.
(3)Katie F.
My boyfriend and I recently moved to the area and we wanted to go to a good authentic mexican restaurant. This is as close as we have found so far. The service is beyond wonderful. We didn't have to ask for anything, it was all just brought to us. The food is pretty good. The salsa is nice and spicey and the chips are warm and crispy. Overall, the food is not necessarily healthy (the queso fundito was REALLY greasy..but what do you expect from cheese and chorizo...). I ordered a combo off the vegetarian menu and I ended up taking 2/3 of it home with me. My boyfriend ordered some form of steak enchiladas and they were delicious. His only complaint came from the sauce. He prefers his mexican cuisine swimming in sauce and this didn't cut it for him (not necessarily a bad thing...). Next time I go, I'm definitely ordering the fajitas! They looked amazing and they come out on a bunsen burner looking contraption. The dinner food pricing is about $10-$13/plate. Not horrible for the amount of food you get. I thought the alcoholic beverage prices were a little more than I expected them to be, but well within range of any sit-down restaurant. Overall, I thought the place was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to anyone with a south of the border craving.
(4)Vanessa M.
Just recently went to Las Palmas for what I hoped to be an authentic meal (MAN I miss mom's cookin'!) Although I have never (and will never again) order the buffet at a Mexican restaurant, I took the bait and hoped the quality wasn't lacking (like most buffets do). What can I tell ya, the price was right on for what you got! So, they had all kinds of items to choose from... Chicken fajitas, steak fajitas, mole, tamales, flautas, frijoles, arroz... all the fixins' for the fajitas, and a dessert bar...There was tons to choose from, which was pretty impressive. I also ordered a Paloma, which was on their menu (which I was pretty excited about! Usually I can't get my favorite alcoholic beverage at any Mexican restaurant anywhere I go and was happy this wasn't the case here!). So, I take a swig of the drink, WOW! It packs a punch, let me tell you... I had to order a second glass of soda/juice to water it down... As far as the food, I thoroughly enjoyed the steak fajitas, they were nice and fresh and not stingy with the meat! And the mole, the mole sauce was delish! The tamales, sorry to say, was a HUGE let down, nothing but masa in the husk, barely any meat wrapped inside. When my family makes them, the more meat the better, you can actually see it and taste it in there. Here, it looked like they took a paint brush to "paint" in what they thought was sufficient filling. So, ultimately the tamales were super dry because it was nothing but masa inside... Also, the flautas were super dry too, again, issues with the filling, there just wasn't enough, basically they fried a rolled tortilla and called it a day. But still overall, a pretty good experience for a Mexican buffet. But like I said, I'd never do the buffet again just because individual plates are always much better. Staff was great! Price was reasonable! I will go back... Make sure to have a DD if you drink one of their alcoholic beverages though... they serve a mean one! haha!
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