Palapa Restaurant
Mexican, Vegan Beans
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 3.5 (621) · $$ · Restaurant · Mexican, Latin American · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Specify no cheese and no sour cream when ordering vegan items to ensure they are dairy-free"
Must-try: tamale, chile relleno, cilantro rice
Praised for: cozy atmosphere
Palapa is a casual Mexican eatery with a large outdoor patio known for housemade salsa and a festive atmosphere featuring weekly mariachi bands. Vegan options include customizable burritos, tacos, tostadas, and salads with vegan beans and no cheese or sour cream. Prices are moderate, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with a laid-back vibe that reflects authentic Mexican comfort food though some reviews cite inconsistent service quality.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 7 AM-9 PM
Monday 11 AM-9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-10 PM
Saturday 7 AM-9 PM
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4123 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN beans
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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