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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3053 Reviews
MXN500 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 45 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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
    322 222 5225
  • 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 3,053 people are saying

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

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambiance

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for groups

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa Restaurant offers a delightful beachfront dining experience in Puerto Vallarta. Patrons praise its "amazing sunsets" and "beautiful setting." The "coconut shrimp" and "red snapper" are standout dishes, complemented by "excellent service" and "live music." Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and service speed, it's a "must-visit" for its ambiance and location.
3,053 Reviews
  1. Ann

    VIP

    Detroit

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa ALWAYS exceeds your expectations. The setting, impeccable service, and great selections are amazing. Shout out to John, our waiter. Everything was beautifully paced, no rush, allowing us to enjoy our beautiful surroundings.

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  2. Tom

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here several times and will again! Great sunset view, service, and food! The sea bass and the shrimp were both delicious! Ask for their skinny breadsticks with your breadbasket, yum!

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  3. Meredith

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa was delicious! It’s primarily seafood and gorgeous seating on the beach! They are very sweet and give a birthday sparkler and cake! The views are spectacular and the food presentation is just as pretty!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place , nice view . Food & service was good

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  5. MichaelU

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time in the week that we have visited this restaurant. As the meal and service was so good the first time we ordered exactly the same thing again, and the quality was equal to our first visit. The para salad, Tataki, tuna, and red snapper with asparagus and cream potatoes with pesto was outstanding.

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  6. Pierre

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Un classique de Puerto Vallarta.

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  7. Rob

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Great food, excellent and friendly service, amazing views.

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  8. Kevin

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can always be assured of great service and fine dining with an exceptional view when dining at La Palapa. Our reservation was just before sunset, and the waiter was kind enough to go from table to table to make sure everyone had a perfect photo of their memorable experience.

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  9. MichaelU

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pear Salad, Tataki Tuna, Red Snapper, Pork Mole, and Guava Crème Bulé, we’re all excellent. The lava cake was too sweet for me but no doubt many people would enjoy it immensely. Surface by Gilbert and his assistant Victor were first rate; always attentive, while never hovering. The piped in subtle jazz music did not interfere, and the ocean view and people watching on the boardwalk made for a pleasant evening. We booked a return visit in two days! Highly recommended.

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  10. Stan

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Over priced beach restaurant catering to American tourists who will never return

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FAQs

La Palapa Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3053 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 45 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
    322 222 5225
  • 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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