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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3134 Reviews
MXN500 and over
International
Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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2 people
9:30 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 3,134 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

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • 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 an enchanting beachfront dining experience with "delicious food, incredible ambiance, and wonderful service." The sunsets and ocean views create a romantic setting, perfect for special occasions. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, highlights include the coconut shrimp and Mexican coffee. "Amazing food and location" make it a popular choice in Puerto Vallarta.

3,134 Reviews
  1. Chris

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never been , will absolutely go back . Everything was so enjoyable..

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  2. John VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a beautiful restaurant with stunning ocean views. We were seated at a table on the beach which made the experience even more special. The live music provided the perfect ambiance. The food was delicious and the drinks were fantastic. I highly recommend the berry lychee martini! Great service too!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and ambiance are wonderful

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  4. Madeleine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were excellent. Loved seeing the photos of the restaurant from it’s beginnings!

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  5. Anna

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has the worst food and service. The only thing going for it is the view. Drinks were watered down and horrible. The taquito appetizers were soggy and didn’t like shrimp or lobster nor the wonton pork which tasted like chorizo. We waited over 10 minutes to be seated. The drinks and appetizers took over 30 minutes to be served.!The waiter once he realized that we weren’t going to order anything else which we decided not to because of the terrible service and food, he never came back to the table. The busboy began to clear our table as if to get us to leave. Then the person that brought the bill stood there and never said thank you for coming. I would not recommend this place to anyone nor would I return. We did have an excellent meal at el dorado which is next door. Who ever is reading this review please don’t waste your money going to La Palapa. But please consider El Dorado.

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  6. Chris

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved La Palapa! The food was great and the ambience / location was amazing! Our one (kind of big issue) was that we felt like we got 'swindled' into buying an expensive bottle of champagne without being told we were going to be paying for it. We were there to celebrate two separate groups getting married, which the server / staff were great. They offered us a bottle of champagne to celebrate. We (wrongfully) assumed it was being given to us to celebrate (they had already had the bottle opened and ready to pour). We should of asked if it was going to cost extra, however, given the price ($330 USD), we also felt it was the restaurants responsibility to inform us of the cost before offering it. Other than that issue, we LOVED the place, but be cautious if you are celebrating and the server / staff offer anything, it's likely at an additional cost.

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  7. Seth

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa never disappoints. Order the Mexican coffee for an after dinner drink experience you won’t forget. Delicious food, incredible ambiance, and wonderful service.

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  8. Ana Julia

    Monterrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciosa comida , un lugar muy bonito y ambiente muy agradable

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  9. Todd

    Toronto4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The beet salad was made with cubed canned beets with a puree of runny goat cheese

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  10. denise

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was the best!!! Food was amazingly delicious and wait servers were excellent. I’d give it 10 stars! You won’t be disappointed and their goal is to make sure you’re happy.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 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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