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La Paz Restaurant & Cantina

950 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541-3202
(850) 837-2247
Ranked #73 of 159 restaurants in Destin
4.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Niceville, Florida, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I had not been to La Paz for several years, and I won't be going back after last night. I was greeted by the smell of old latrine as I walked in the front door. It is readily apparent that the bathrooms are not kept clean. The floor of the main restaurant looks like it has not been cleaned in... More

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

EAT HERE. They make all their food fresh and everyone is so nice! Every time we go to Destin, we will be eating here!!! PERFECT place. More

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Destin, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Awsome food and margaritas. Don't miss the live music nights. Locals dig it and that means something around here. Prices are reasonable and service has always been good. More

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Richardson, Texas
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I went to this place a few years ago with my Mom and my boyfriend. On the plus side it had decent parking. but that was just because this place does not seem popular with the locals. And any tourist would kids would pass this place up and head to Taco Bell. But we decided to give it a try.... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Went here not really wanting Mexican just when I got to Florida. Being from Texas, we have high standards. Salsa: very good. Chunky, spicy, great with anything. Margaritas: had their happy hour buy one get one free- basically $5 for 2 small Margs. It's tastes about as much as its worth. Not bad. Shrimp quesadillas: very good. Fresh shrimp, goes... More

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DEstin Fl
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132 reviews 132 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I enjoy eating and praising good food. Unfortunately this was not a pleasant experience. The mixed fajitas included dried out chicken, a few very tough beef strips and a couple of overspiced shrimp. This was on a bed of onions and hot peppers which were greasy and spicy. The tortillas were not warm and the guacamole was edible but not... More

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Destin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Food and service are always good. Fish tacos and grouper fajitas are wonderful. Combo plates such as the Cozumel are especially full portioned. Children in the bar can be annoying and they do not open for dinner until 5, which is a drag if you want an early dinner or drinks at the bar. More

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Mandeville, Louisiana
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

We've been going here for years and it's always quick and tasty. More

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Wolverhampton
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We thought this was the worst restaurant in Destin area. The staff werent very friendly. The seat that my husband went to sit on was all covered in grease, so he had to change it. We ordered two beers and he just bought the bottles which looked dirty with no offer of glasses. We asked for a wine list and... More

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U.S.A.F.
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Reasonably priced food that's really good. I love their chilli rellano. Family has had fajitas, and chimichangas all good. More

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