Las Palma's Mexican Restaurant

2715 N Belt Hwy
St Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-9445‎
Next to K-mart, behind Pizza Hut

Visit date: 3/23/09
Meal ordered: Chicken Chimichanga

Cleanliness of restaurant - 3
Value for food - 3
Food appearance - 2
Taste of food - 1
Staff (overall) - 4
SMOKING RESTAURANT - BOO!

*Rated on a scale of 1-5

Remarks: The number of cars parked at this establishment lured me in. After all, I had tried other local Mexican Restaurants and was still continuing my search for authentic south-of-the-border food. A pal referred me, noting that the serve yourself salsa bar was unique and "kinda cool". But the overwhelming stench of cigarette smoke that greets you at the doorway is stifling. I didn't patronize the bar this go-around, but I certainly inhaled my fair share of second-hand smoke. The booths were quaint, and my view of the kitchen was less than appealing, especially since the wait staff couldn't keep their voices down and were jumping around like monkeys. My chimichanga was burned on the bottom and I couldn't even manage to choke down the rice. The best thing about my meal was the appetizer chips.

Overall recommendation:
If you're seriously looking for good Mexican food you won't find it here. Wait... the salsa really is pretty good. Perhaps the bar is cool to hang out at, but I wouldn't encourage anyone to come for the entrees. Here's the link so you can check out the menu before you visit: http://palmasmexicangrill.com/. Ok for kids, but not if you want them smoking. Good location, closed Mondays, expect to spend approx. $10 per person.