We live in Coeur d'alene and work downtown, so we're familiar with many downtown restaurants. We used to really enjoy Las Palmitas (cabbage salsa, food value, atmosphere), but unfortunately it has gone downhill in the past few months. We finally had our "last straw" visit recently. Here is a quick recap of the last few visits. 1) SMELL. When you... more

This was the most charmingly decorated Mexican restaurant (palm frond "roofs" over the tables, exotic birds)... and excellent food. We took our entire family and everyone enjoyed their meal choice. Bountiful portions. Great hospitality from hostess and our waiter. more

Your right its not elegant but the food is awesome! All homemade locally owned and run. Great people great food great service. My favorite Mexican sit-down place to eat. more

Previous review said it all. The musty carpet and dated interior were not elegant. Food was fresh, average. Service was ok. more

Food was good but both the plate & portions are small...presentation is lacking. The restaurant interior was fabulous at some point many, many years ago but now is shabby and dirty. Especially awful is the entrance from the lousy parking lot which looks rather like the delivery end of a very rundown eatery. It was most unpleasant to be dining... more