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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7 (3159)
MXN500 and over
International
Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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 3,159 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 an enchanting beachfront dining experience in Puerto Vallarta, known for its "exceptional food, service and atmosphere." Guests love the "amazing sunsets" and highly recommend the "fish tacos and shrimp tacos." While some found the service slow, the setting provides "spectacular views" and "wonderful ambiance."

3,159 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great time eating in the bar. Music, coctails and appetizers very good. Survice was Ok but a bit lazy.

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  2. sima

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful view, great location. Food is above average, but we didn’t have a good experience with our waiter. He was rather rude. I can’t believe he disrespectfully asked for more tip!!!

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  3. Phillip VIP

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional food, service and atmosphere. a must in PV.

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  4. Colin

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place on the beach very good food. Not cheap for Puerto Vallarta, but worth it.

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  5. Nicole VIP

    Austin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I both loved our experience here! I am gluten free and they are great with allergies! The food was wonderful and the service was very good!

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  6. David

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual. Going again for a second time this week. Love the sunsets.

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  7. Richard

    Palm Springs10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food not as good as previous visits. salmon was dry. They did replace with a different entree that was good l.

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  8. Gilbert VIP

    Seattle17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food! Beautiful Restaurant!

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  9. Dee

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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  10. Karen

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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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