Seafood restaurant La Palapa will open May 16 at 6507 FM 2920, Spring, pending approval from the local health department, restaurant officials said. Owned by Albert Soto, La Palapa will offer fresh seafood dishes with a Latin flare, with menu items ranging from fried calamari and Baja tacos to octopus carpaccio and shrimp empanadas. Additionally, the restaurant will feature a full bar with a wide selection of micheladas, mojitos, margaritas and signature cocktails as well as beer and wine. 281-205-7176. www.restaurantlapalapa.com