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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2963 Reviews
MXN500 and over
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
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 2,963 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Best Ambiance

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palapa Restaurant offers a "magical by the ocean" dining experience in Puerto Vallarta, with "excellent service and ambience." Guests rave about the "breathtaking views," particularly during sunset, and the "delicious seafood." The atmosphere is described as "beautiful" and "relaxing," making it perfect for special occasions.

2,963 Reviews
  1. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and Music! Our server Mario was Fabulous!

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  2. daniel

    VIP

    New Mexico

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, magical beach side sunset experience w terrific food and service. Recommend without hesitation.

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  3. Elaine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pear salad, duck mole enchiladas : appetizers were followed by fish of the day: bass and a lobster tail topped off with a lava chocolate cake for dessert. All were excellent. View of the setting sun over the ocean was wonderful. The Paloma cocktail was especially good likely because of the fresh grapefruit juice.

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  4. John

    Puerto Vallarta

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to this restaurant often but service has really declined. Many people working there but the last three times we’ve visited I’ve had to find a waiter to take our order. Food so good and view is lovely but beach vendors cheapen the experience somewhat. Still, recommended!

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  5. Gail

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at La Palapa over the years and it never disappoints. Always great service, staff and food.

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  6. Matthew

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five Stars across. I never do this. Love the location, staff, professionalinsm. Food quality is consistently very good. Excellent cocktails. Our 7th dinner. Will be back.

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  7. Renata

    VIP

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and the food was much better than you would find in a typical beachfront restaurant in PV. The shrimp appetizer was a standout!

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  8. jerry

    Charleston

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fabulous. Food so delicious and incredible.

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  9. Paul

    VIP

    Toronto

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good. Not cheap, but great for a special occation. Celebrates 2 birthdays. Magical by the ocean. Staff was outstanding!!!

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  10. Cathy

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seafood and beet salad. Beautiful view, right on the beach.

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FAQs

La Palapa Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2963 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
Booked 56 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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