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Las Palmas Restaurant
Las Palmas is a family owned and operated business with strong ties to the city. From East Rogers Park to Wicker Park, we identify with the strain of this urban metropolis and feel a vested interest in providing a communal place for the essentials of human activities.
Tucked into a tiny alcove in one of this city’s trendiest neighborhoods, Las Palmas remains one of Bucktown’s best-kept secrets. Upon entering the restaurant one’s senses are inundated with the vibrant colors of local and international artwork and the festive or melancholy sounds of live traditional music. Las Palmas serves spirited Mexican cuisine in a decidedly upscale, but refreshingly unpretentious environment. Chef Armando Gonzalez provides an exquisite selection of courses made from the freshest ingredients with solid roots in Mexican culinary heritage yet with a penchant for inventive whimsy.
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72 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 72 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(41)
- good for groups(32)
- fit for foodies(30)
- great for outdoor dining(22)
- romantic(19)
- special occasion(16)
Las Palmas Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious and Fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Visiting Chicago. Went here with 2 girlfriends based on the open table reviews. The restaurant was fantastic! Good value for your money. The food was delicious. The mojitos on the menu were beyond fantastic (especially the watermelon mojito). The restaurant has a cute and sunny patio which is great for out door dining. I highly recommend the ceviche and the strip steak. These dishes were especially to die for!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant with great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant had good food. The food was very flavorful and tasty. Their alcohol list had great selections."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 3 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious as always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sat out on the patio, beautiful public yet intimate, a wonderful experience, as always."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was tasty, and the service was great. I mentioned it was our anniversary in the opentable reservation, and they gave us a cake!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great neighborhood mexican!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service here are excellent. This is an upscale menu, so if you are looking for a place to get a burrito you are out of luck. The food is well prepared and sophisticated and the margaritas are great!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Out of the Ordinary Mex in the Hood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Las Palmas offers extremely tasty, and out of the ordinary Mexican food... as well as friendly and very attentive service. This is not your standard burritos/ tacos/ enchiladas place. I had skirt steak with Papas Fritas and Plantains, my husband had an amazing veggie "risotto" type dish served in an acorn squash, and one of our friends had duck breast in Blackberry sauce. All were extremely delicious. Great selection of wines, by glass or bottle, and fun drinks too. All in all, a great evening out."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Staff & Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The staff was great and the food was delicious. I will definitely dine at Las Palmas again."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food, our reservation was for 9:15p they got us in quicker then that. Very good skirt and guacmole was great! Margaritas a little pricy so keeps you limited but very good."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 9 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Catching up with friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is excellent. I have been here many times. We always have the picture of house margaritas. They are good/satisfying. The waiter this time was a little over energetic. He talked too much at first but then seemed to relax. It was a busy Saturday night. In my reservation, I asked for the outside patio. It was too cold and my girlfriends wanted to stay inside. They gave us a fantastic table inside by the window. It was great."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place, great food, great service we made a resarvation with open table we end up calling the restaurant cause we were running late. And they kept our reservation table till we arrived! Gotta try their sangria is a must!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 11 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worth stopping by. Great food done
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything you could ask for. Each dish was fresh, well-flavored and smartly put together. The mole was outstanding. We came late on a Sunday. The owner was dining nearby and couldn't have been more cordial."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The mood was perfect and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The mood was perfect and the entire staff was incredibly friendly. Most importantly, however, the food was ABSOLUTELY scrumptious. I highly recommend this restaurant. The place seemed quite popular as well. The only minor complaint would be that there was a party being held in the back and it got quite noisy for about 20-30 minutes being there."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 13 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had some friends visiting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had some friends visiting from out of town & they really wanted Mexican, so I brought them here. The food was amazing! The only thing wrong was one of my party ordered a chicken dish & it was very dry. Between the steak entrees & the drinks, plus free guacamole! everything turned out just bueno!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went here for my birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for my birthday the other day. Great service, great food, great ambiance."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've gone a couple times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've gone a couple times and really enjoyed both the food and service. Guac was great and drinks were tasty. Little pricey for mexican but would still go back. Looking forward to trying out the patio in the summer!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved Las Palmas. A group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved Las Palmas. A group of 15 of us went for my friend's 30th and the service and staff were wonderful. They were very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely recommend for a big group. The food was amazing as well. Must get the chips and guacamole."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice restaurant, on the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice restaurant, on the smaller side and the menu selection is not very large. The food I had was great and enjoyed it overall."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I split the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friend and I split the shrimp appetizers which was delicious. The salmon entree and fish tacos were excellent. Nice dining space with a gas fireplace at the entryway. The only improvement I'd make is to the seating; the booth cushioned seats are a bit worn and need more cushion! A great place."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Plan to return
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great local Mexican food in a fun environment with excellent service. They also had live music, which was nice (not too overpowering or cheesy). Pitcher of margaritas was delicious. Staff was very courteous and prompt."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 20 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been dining at Las Palmas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been dining at Las Palmas for several years and have never been disappointed by the service, drinks or food. This time I had the stuffed chayotes and it was amazing. I would recommend this dish if you are looking for a great dish or a meat alternative."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Read a review this place was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Read a review this place was suppose to be top 5 brunch places at wicker park... but it didn't live up to that expectation..."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went there with a group
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went there with a group of 13 girls for a bachelorette party and we were very well taken care of. The waitress was helpful, attentive, and patient. Our food was delicious. And there was a man playing guitar and singing - which really set the mood."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had the tequila-lime soaked
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had the tequila-lime soaked steak. SO GOOD."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 24 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I loved the food. We went
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I loved the food. We went very early so did not have a feel for what the place is like when full. Service was great and I really enjoyed the meal."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2007
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Review 25 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not an average Mexican restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"No wait for our 6:00 Sunday reservation. Food was excellent. Top-notch ceviche appetizer and freshly-made guacamole were perfect starters. Tilapia tacos were crispy and light. Fresh jicama slaw made it special. Lomo was an absolute treat! Pork tenderloin cooked just right on a bed of luscious Brussels sprouts with bacon topped with a perfect blueberry reduction. Tequila flight was a nice way to sample new flavors. I recommend sharing one if you also order the margarita pitcher like we did. Apple dessert with cinnamon. Ice cream was big enough to share. Service could have been better. We felt a bit ignored and waitress never check in to ask how things were. Luckily they were awesome!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always wonderful food. Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always wonderful food. Amazing service. What a friendly staff."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The service was excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was excellent and the menu was a unique twist on traditional mexican food. I would definitely go back again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was my second time dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my second time dining at Las Palmas and I was again quite satisfied. I love the drinks here, especially the margaritas. The food is absolutely delicious as well, and the service is great. Though its a small space, the atmosphere is fun and friendly. I would recommend groups of friends dining here for a fun and casual evening!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 29 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a great meal and drinks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really great Mexican!!! Always great food and service! Excellent bar!!"
Dined on 01/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food service a little poor."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 31 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pleased after picking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very pleased after picking solely for the coupon we got in the mail. The skirt steak dish, salmon, and tilapia tacos were all great."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 32 for Las Palmas Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good times with friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to this place many times. I always enjoy it and get the butternut squash risotto with shrimp. I took a group of 6 on Saturday night. They had a table promptly at 8 pm and we had pitchers of house margeritas with dinner. My only minor issue is that I requested seating in the front room but they say at us in the back room. Once the entire group was seated, then they told me they had a table in the front = and I chose not to ask everyone to relocate. I think everyone had a great time and we will be back. Our dinner was reasonable about $50 per person."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Las Palmas Restaurant
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
6 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic