LA PAZ – Mexican
Mexican on Gulf Shore Drive since 1993, and Destin has been ordering the fish tacos ever since. The kitchen leans on the Gulf, working seafood through tacos and fajitas alongside chiles rellenos, tamales, burritos, enchiladas and cowboy nachos loaded with grilled chicken and tamarind barbecue sauce. There is a serious burger too — brisket, sirloin and chuck, with curly fries. The bar stocks more than eighty 100% blue agave tequilas and builds margaritas on a house sour made with fresh-squeezed lemon and lime. Shrimp fajitas keep the regulars honest. Three decades in, and the fish tacos still lead.
950 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL 32541 (850)837-2247 https://www.lapazdestin.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, soy-free
Diet fit at LA PAZ
Dairy-Free at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Championes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Local Market Vanilla Ice Cream, Caribbean Shrimp Quesadilla and Championes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chile Con Queso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Championes and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Local Market Vanilla Ice Cream, Championes and Local Market Fried Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Championes and Flan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LA PAZ
LA PAZ in Destin has 17 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, Local Market Vanilla Ice Cream and Gordo Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA PAZ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Gordo Burrito | 99.7 g | 75.4 g |
| Loaded Nachos | 62.3 g | 48.3 g |
| California Quesadilla | 58.1 g | 46.3 g |
| Tortilla Soup (Cup) | 7 g | 46.1 g |
| Tortilla Soup (Bowl) | 7 g | 46.1 g |
| Tequila Lime Shrimp | 90.1 g | 40.3 g |
| Pollo Loco | 11.8 g | 26.5 g |
| Chimayo | 29.3 g | 25.7 g |
| BBQ Bacon Burger | 41.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Grilled Vegetable Burrito | 60.4 g | 19 g |
| Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | 34.6 g | 12.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Chile Con Queso - $12: Cheese dip with onions and peppers Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $12: Fresh avocado dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Nachos - $17: grilled chicken, ground beef, cheddar, guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Nachos - $18: grilled chicken, tamarind bbq sauce, cheddar, monterey jack, guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, side chile con queso Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Poppers - $12.5: cream cheese stuffed fried jalapeños, orange marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Black Bean Soup (Cup) - $9: black beans, avocado, queso fresco, spicy vegetable broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup (Bowl) - $12: black beans, avocado, queso fresco, spicy vegetable broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup (Cup) - $9: avocado, green chiles, tomato, onion, fresh lime, spicy vegetable broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup (Bowl) - $12: avocado, green chiles, tomato, onion, fresh lime, spicy vegetable broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Paz Signature Salad - $16: mixed greens, roasted corn salsa, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeño vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $18: fried flour tortilla bowl, monterey jack, cheddar, guacamole, olives, lettuce, tomato, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
Iron Skillet Fajitas
- Fresh Catch Fajitas - $34: tri-color peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, warm flour tortillas, refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gulf Shrimp Fajitas - $29: tri-color peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, warm flour tortillas, refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $24: tri-color peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, warm flour tortillas, refried beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajitas - $23: tri-color peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, warm flour tortillas, refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Way Fajitas - $27: gulf shrimp, chicken, steak, peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, tortillas, beans, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- USDA Choice Ribeye Fajitas - $30: tri-color peppers, onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, warm flour tortillas, refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Fresh Catch Quesadilla - $29: grilled fresh catch, poblano peppers, onions, monterey jack, chipotle flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $17: tamarind bbq sauce, monterey jack, chipotle flour tortilla Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Quesadilla - $17: baby spinach, black beans, pico de gallo, monterey jack, spinach flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Shrimp Quesadilla - $21: grilled gulf shrimp, tamarind bbq sauce, mango salsa, monterey jack, chipotle flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Way Quesadilla - $22: grilled gulf shrimp, chicken, steak, pico de gallo, monterey jack, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori-Pollo Quesadilla - $18: Grilled chicken, chorizo, Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
Gulf Seafood
- Fish Tacos - $29: two fresh catch tacos, fried or grilled, lime cabbage, avocado, flour tortillas with black beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Championes - $34: grilled fresh catch, mango salsa, garlic-mushroom sauté, lime cabbage with black beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimayo - $34: New Mexican chile grilled fresh catch, mango salsa, sautéed spinach, calabacitas with black beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequila Lime Shrimp - $29: sautéed gulf shrimp, tequila lime butter with black beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - $29: grilled gulf shrimp, tamarind bbq sauce, jalapeño cured bacon, mango salsa with black beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Classic Entrees
- Pork Poblano - $22: poblano chile, pork carnitas, monterey jack, almonds, raisins, onion, black beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Loco - $15: rice, grilled chicken, chile con queso Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $26: marinated grilled thin sliced USDA choice ribeye, green onion, chile toreado, fajita peppers and onions, flour tortillas, refried beans, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas 3 Ways - $24: spinach enchilada with red sauce, steak enchilada with queso, chicken enchilada with green sauce, refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Rellenos - $19: Dos Equis battered green chiles, queso stuffed, fresh tomato chile sauce, monterrey jack, black beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- BBQ Bacon Burger - $17: 8 oz ground brisket/sirloin/chuck, sauteed onions, jalapeno cured bacon, jack cheese, tamarind bbq sauce, curly fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Paz Cheeseburger - $16: 8 oz ground brisket/sirloin/chuck, jalapeño cured bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, curly fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Chupacabra Burger - $19: 8 oz ground brisket/sirloin/chuck, chile relleno, onions, guacamole, monterey jack, curly fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Phat Boy Burrito - $22: gulf shrimp, chicken, steak, poblanos, onions, monterey jack, green chile sauce with refried beans, seasoned rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gordo Burrito - $19: refried beans, poblanos, onions, guacamole, sour cream, chile con queso with seasoned rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $21: deep-fried burrito, poblanos, onions, guacamole, sour cream, chile sauce, cheese with refried beans, seasoned rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetable Burrito - $19: spinach tortilla, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and peppers, baby spinach, avocado, black olives, pico de gallo, monterey jack, side salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Churros - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Local Market Fried Ice Cream - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Local Market Vanilla Ice Cream - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about LA PAZ
- Is LA PAZ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA PAZ has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Championes and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at LA PAZ on a dairy-free diet?
- Championes and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA PAZ have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Championes and Guacamole.
- Is LA PAZ gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA PAZ?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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