Palapa Mexican Food Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Palapa Mexican Food, where vibrant flavors meet a cozy atmosphere! Located in Simi Valley, this authentic Mexican restaurant offers a menu brimming with traditional delights that will take your taste buds on a fiesta. Start your culinary journey with their Guacamole La Palapa, a rich blend of ripe Hass avocados, chorizo, and queso fresco, perfect for dipping with crisp tortilla chips.
For a warm embrace, try the Chicken Tortilla Soup, a classic topped with crispy strips, guacamole, and cheese. The appetizers shine too, with Stuffed Jalapeños that are golden and savory. If you’re craving tacos, don’t miss the acclaimed birria tacos, lauded for their bold flavors and generous portions. With a welcoming ambiance and attentive service, Palapa promises an unforgettable dining experience that wraps you in the essence of Mexican culture. Come hungry!
Guacamole
Guacamole Dip
Ripe hass avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, sea salt. Served with corn tortilla chips.
Guacamole La Palapa
Guacamole + chorizo + queso fresco. Served with corn tortilla chips.
Chips + Salsa To Go
GF* Corn tortilla chips and mild red salsa (8oz.). Serves 4-6
Queso Dip
Blend of cheeses, chilies, dos equis ambar, corn tortilla chips. add ground beef or chorizo + 3
Nachos
GF* Corn tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa roja, melted cheese, pico, sour cream, pickled jalapeños.
Mexican Street Corn
GF V Fire-roasted corn off the cob, fresh lime, house tajin, mayo, queso cotija, crema drizzle.
Chicken Taquitos
Pulled chicken, crispy flour tortilla, lettuce, pico, sour cream, fresh guacamole.
Beef Taquitos
Shredded steak, crispy corn tortilla, lettuce, pico, sour cream, fresh guacamole.
Ceviche
GF* Fish, shrimp, fresh lime, tomato, red onion, cilantro, chile serrano, corn tortilla chips.
Pork Tamal
GF Corn masa + green chile pork steamed in banana leaf, topped with lettuce, pico, crema, fresh avocado.
Stuffed Jalapeños
Pulled chicken, breaded and fried golden brown, sour cream.
Wings
GF* 8 Jumbo wings tossed in BBQ, Old Bay, or Buffalo. Served with celery and ranch or blue cheese.
Salsa 8oz. To Go
Mild
Salsa 16oz. To Go
Mild
Chips To Go
GF* Corn tortilla chips. Serves 4-6.
Appetizers
Sopas + Ensaladas
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
GF* Classic mexican soup, topped with corn tortilla strips, guacamole, cheese.
Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup
GF* Classic mexican soup, topped with corn tortilla strips, guacamole, cheese.
Cup Crema De Maíz
GF Grilled corn, bacon, tasso ham, cream.
Bowl Crema De Maíz
GF Grilled corn, bacon, tasso ham, cream.
Taco Salad
GF* V Flour tortilla bowl, rice, black beans, crisp iceberg, pico, cheese, sour cream, corn bread.
Mexican Salad
GF V Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, onion, cucumber, queso fresco, house-made mexican vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
GF * V* Crisp romaine, real caesar dressing, corn tortilla strips, queso cotija.
Birria Quesadilla
GF
Steak Quesadilla
GF
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
GF
Shrimp Quesadilla
GF
Rajas Con Hongo Quesadilla
GF V Roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions
Cheese Quesadilla
GF V Plain cheese quesadilla.
Quesadillas
Tacos
Birria Tacos
GF Slow braised beef, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, radishes, consomé for dipping.
Asada Tacos
GF Marinated steak, cilantro, onion, green tomatillo salsa.
Tacos Al Carbon
GF Grilled chicken, lettuce, pico, cheese, sour cream, guacamole.
Tacos De Camaron
GF Garlic shrimp, roasted tomato salsa + onions + peppers, avocado.
Tacos De Pescado
GF Grilled fish, creamy habanero slaw, pico, queso fresco.
Tacos De Rajas Con Hongos
GF V Roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, onions, green tomatillo salsa.
Tex-Mex Tacos
GF* is Crispy corn shells, topped with lettuce, pico, cheese, and sour cream. choose one: chicken tinga, ground beef, green chile pork, or refried beans V
Molé Enchiladas
Grilled chicken, molé poblano (blend of chilies, nuts, dried fruit, hint of mexican chocolate), sesame seeds, queso fresco, red onion.
Pollo Enchiladas
GF Chicken tinga, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
Enchiladas De Carne
GF Ground beef, enchilada sauce, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
Enchiladas Verdes
GF Pork in a green tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
Enchiladas Coloradas
GF V Melted cheese, diced red onion, enchilada sauce, queso fresco, crema drizzle.
Enchiladas
Fajitas
Fiesta Fajita
GF Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Chicken Fajita
GF Grilled chicken served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Steak Fajita
GF Grilled steak served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Chicken + Steak Fajita
GF Grilled chicken + steak served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Shrimp Fajita
GF Grilled shrimp served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Salmon Fajita
GF Grilled salmon filet served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Portobello Fajita
GF V Portobello mushroom served sizzling with onions + peppers. Accompanied by pico, fresh guacamole, sour cream, corn tortillas GF or flour tortillas, rice + choice of black or refried beans.
Carne Asada
GF NY strip, grilled to order, topped with a garlic infused butter. Served with rice, beans, corn or flour tortillas.
Chile Relleno Shrimp + Chorizo
GF Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with chorizo + shrimp, roasted tomato sauce, queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
Chicken Cantina
GF Charbroiled chicken breast in a roasted tomato sauce with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and broccoli. Served with rice and beans.
Chile Verde
GF Tender braised pork simmered in a zesty green tomatillo salsa, topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Served with rice, beans, corn or flour tortillas.
Salmon A La Veracruz
GF Seared salmon filet topped with a vibrant tomato, olive, and caper sauce, infused with fresh cilantro and lime. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
Camarones A La Mexicana
GF Jumbo shrimp sautéed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Served over a bed of rice.
Camarones Al Ajillo
GF Jumbo shrimp sautéed in a garlic infused lemon butter sauce with a touch of white wine. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
Camarones A La Diabla
GF Jumbo shrimp cooked in a bold, tangy chili sauce with a kick of heat. Served with rice and mixed vegetables.
Sunken Burrito
V Refried beans, rice, cheese, and lettuce wrapped in a large soft flour tortilla, topped with green tomatillo or roasted tomato salsa (sub queso sauce + 1), crema drizzle. Served with pico and fresh guacamole.
Chimichanga
V Refried beans, rice, and cheese wrapped in a large flour tortilla, fried crispy. Topped with shredded lettuce (sub queso sauce + 1), pico, and sour cream.
Gilberto's Specials
Handhelds
Avocado Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, onion, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli.
Queso Burger
All beef patty, grilled to order, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sautéed onions, smothered with queso sauce.
Avocado Bacon Burger
All beef patty, grilled to order, bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli.
Black Beans a la carte
GF V
Chiles Toreados (2)
Grilled serrano peppers. Spicy!
Corn Tortilla a la carte
GF
Creamy Habanero Slaw a la carte
Mild
Green Tomatillo Salsa a la carte
Mild.
Habanero Salsa a la carte
Spicy!
Queso Fresco a la carte
Crumbled Mexican cheese.
Refried Beans a la carte
GF V
RIce a la carte
GF V
Roasted Tomato Salsa a la carte
Mild.
Small Guacamole a la carte
Ripe hass avocado, tomato, cilantro, lime, sea salt.
A La Carte / Sides
Brunch Entrées
Steak + Eggs.
GF NY strip, two fried eggs, rice, Mamá Lola beans, corn or flour tortillas.
Huevos Rancheros.
GF* Two fried eggs served over crispy corn tortillas layered with refried beans, topped with salsa ranchera, queso fresco, sour cream, and fresh avocado slices. Served with Mamá Lola beans.
Breakfast Tacos.
GF Three soft corn or flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, cheese, and pico.
Breakfast Burrito.
Large flour tortilla stuffed with scrambled eggs and chorizo. Topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese. Served with fresh guacamole, pico, and Mamá Lola beans.
B.A.L.T. w/Egg
Bacon, ripe avocado, lettuce, tomato, two fried eggs, and mayo on multigrain bread. Served with fries.
Avocado Toast
V Toasted multigrain bread, mashed avocado, evoo, everything sprinkle. Topped with two fried eggs.
Southwest Omelet
GF Chorizo, bell peppers, pico, and melted cheese. Topped with salsa ranchera and sour cream. Served with Mamá Lola beans.
Garden Omlete
GF V Mushrooms, avocado, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and queso fresco.Served with a small caesar salad.
French Toast
V Thick Texas toast grilled golden brown. Topped with flambéed granny smith apples, cinnamon, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Belgian Waffle
V Served hot off the griddle, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup.
Pancakes
V Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Served with maple syrup.
Mamá Lola Beans a la carte
GF Flavored with bacon and chile de arbol.
Brunch Sides
Brunch Aguas Y Refrescos
Agua De Tamarindo
Sweet, tart, and refreshing Tamarind drink.
Horchata
Horchata (or-CHAH-tah)- Sweetened Mexican rice drink made with cinnamon.
Jarritos- Mandarin
The pioneer of mandarin sodas packs a powerful combination of tangy and sweet that will reawaken your palate with every sip.
Mexican Coca Cola
Bottled in Mexico and made with real sugar cane.