Palapa | Ola Mexican Restaurant

If you want brunch and cocktails with a pretty view of the marina come here on a date or with a group. They have lovely seating at the bar and all around the open patio. It's located on the 2nd floor. Bartenders are welcoming and knowledgeable. Our bartender went out of her way to find us a bottle of malbec which is not offered on the menu. Truly 5 star service. The atmosphere is casual. First come first serve seating. The locals that dine here are very nice and we found it so easy to engage in fun conversation with everyone at the bar.

Located next to Ola Mexican Kitchen on the 2nd floor of 2nd & PCH. Great ambiance. Delicious tapas. Great drink lineup. We would definitely go back.

Came here for some drinks with a girlfriend and we had a great time! Service is good and the environment is unparalleled. Great views and lots of seating. The menu is limited but is great for drinks while you’re waiting for Ola or just hanging out with a friend.

Great places for tapas and drinks. Walked in on a weekend and no reservation was needed. The ambience and vibe is amazing!

What a great location to enjoy our sunny Long Beach days! Palapa is located on the upper level of 2nd & PCH right next to Ola Mexican Restaurant. It is open, bright & airy. You can choose to sit inside or out. Either way you will have a great time there. They serve a variety of delicious tapas & cocktails. We like the mezcal cocktail. Bring your friends, sit by the fire pit, enjoy the exquisite views. The staff is friendly & helpful. You can thank me later for letting you in on a Long Beach secret. Such a great vibe!

The vibrant atmosphere, delicious cocktails, and friendly staff at Palapa made for an unforgettable evening that I can't wait to experience again.

Wonderful cocktails and amazing bar staff. Thank you for a nice night cap.

Sunset on point ⭐ Queso fundido on point ⭐ Server on point ⭐Fire Pit on point ⭐ Crowd on point ⭐

Lunch on a Saturday was great. Quick service, great food, and drinks.

It’s a very good place to chillax

It's pricey but you're paying for the ambiance. Seat yourself, dog friendly. Fire pits and a great view. Quiet location, on the second floor above the 2nd & PCH shops.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: overpriced for the quality of food...

AMBIANCE: patio seating during sunset is nice!

DRESS CODE: Casual

ORDERED:
- poke nachos (got soggy quickly)
- tres tacos
- pollo con mole (chicken was a bit dry)

SERVICE: Service was good!

PRICE: ~ $40+ pp

PARKING: free 90min structure parking

Food: 4/5 stars
Service: 4/5 stars
Venue: 4/5

Food and drinks were solid/ service not so much. We got our food and didn’t see our server again until 15 minutes after we were done eating. By then I was annoyed and just wanted to leave was hoping to have a couple more drinks..

Stopped by today while out shopping, and we were a little disappointed honestly! Sad to say, but the service wasn’t great, and my drink was sub-par. I ordered a frozen margarita, which was small and not blended correctly so the ice was chunky. My boyfriends drink was actually great! He got the Spanish Mai-Tai. We wanted to put some small plates in, but no one came over to get our order, so we ended up going to the bar to close out. We wanted to love it because we have heard such great things. Maybe we will come back and try again!