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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7 (3148)
MXN500 and over
International
Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
La Palapa Restaurant combines gourmet cuisine, friendly service, and the tropical setting of Los Muertos Beach in Puerto Vallarta, México. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, La Palapa has been a tradition in Puerto Vallarta since 1969. Our Beach Club is open daily and is the perfect spot to spend a day relaxing on the beach. Live Music every night at the La Palapa bar for a special romantic night.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is one of the few venues in Puerto Vallarta that can cater up to 300 diners for a private event. We will work with you to design the perfect night for you and your guests, whether you are celebrating a small wedding or a corporate event, we will present a personalized food and drinks menu and help you make sure your special event is unforgettable.
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Cross street
    Amapas
  • Parking details
    La Palapa offers some street parking spots exclusively for our clients, but if there is no more available parking, you will definitely find something nearby.
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every night from 8-11pm!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,148 people are saying

La Palapa Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambiance

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa Restaurant offers a "beautiful atmosphere" on the beach with "stunning ocean views." Guests often praise the "delicious food" and "wonderful service," with menu highlights like the "berry lychee martini" and "Mexican coffee." The "live music" and "romantic sunset dining" enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" spot in Puerto Vallarta.

3,149 Reviews
  1. Dee

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Highly recommend the fish tacos and shrimp tacos

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  2. Karen

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for dinner on a solo trip on a Friday, the ambiance was great with live music from 7-10. Sat outside facing the beach and the service was amazing from the get-go, very attentive to details and super friendly. The food was amazing, I had the lobster and shrimp tacos, and Camarones Palapa, so fresh and the flavors perfectly balanced. Coming back in the morning for beach lounging and to try the breakfast menu!

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  3. Lynnel VIP

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner with the view of the beach the appetizer salad we split with very large. My fish was delicious. Service was very good. Drinks were good and there was music in the main room, which is live. Music was really nice. I would recommend this and definitely go back.

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  4. Rhaine Xavier

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience. Eating while to can see and hear the waves of the ocean. The waiters and attentive but not annoying. Also everyone is nice and friendly! The food is delicious and tasty. Overall wonderful experience

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  5. Jose Luis II

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife’s birthday there because that’s what she wanted. It was perfect experience with a beautiful sunset and amazing service from waitstaff to kitchen.

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  6. Ericka

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic!!! I recommend the pork belly and the slow cooked beef. Visit around sunset time as it has a wonderful view!!!

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  7. Susan

    London16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to dine on the beach by torchlight. Excellent service, nice food, good music (live soft pop/jazz).

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  8. Anthony

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing dinner sitting on the beach watching the best sunset. Food is perfect, the service is excellent, the environment is tops. If you have never been, add this to your list if you’ve already been, then you know what we’re saying.

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  9. claudia

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was not my first time at La Palapa but it was not as I remember. Our plates were serve right away and fish didn’t look it was made at the moment. They had two big tables at the beach and all waiters were busy. They try their best I know, we were left alone a few times trying to look for help.

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  10. fidel

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You get what you $$$ pay for. Too notch service and top notch food with an amazing view.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for La Palapa Restaurant

Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Amapas
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Contemporary Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    La Palapa offers some street parking spots exclusively for our clients, but if there is no more available parking, you will definitely find something nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music every night from 8-11pm!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    La Palapa is one of the few venues in Puerto Vallarta that can cater up to 300 diners for a private event. We will work with you to design the perfect night for you and your guests, whether you are celebrating a small wedding or a corporate event, we will present a personalized food and drinks menu and help you make sure your special event is unforgettable.
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