La Palapa Restaurant

November 5, 2025

It’s delightful to venture just five minutes south from the dramatic tone to discover such a beautiful and serene restaurant overlooking the ocean. The breakfast was incredibly generous in portions and tasted absolutely incredible. Mexican eggs Benedict, fresh fruit, my partner had Cyle Achilles. The service was exceptional. Concha Chinas is definitely worth the 5-7 minute Uber or taxi ride.

August 22, 2025

A very chill atmosphere with excellent service. We were seated immediately upon arrival with our reservation. Best table, right on the beach with a fantastic view of the pier and the sunset. Super romantic. The waiter was attentive but not intrusive. The drinks and food were wonderful. The overall experience of sitting a table, right on the beach in the sultry evening warmth while listening to a live performance serenading us while dining and watching the sunset and rain showers in the distance was mesmerizing.

October 7, 2025

I’m usually not a fan of upscale restaurants — I’ll admit it, I’m a quantity-over-quality kind of guy. But every now and then, the experience really is worth the dollars — and La Palapa proved it. Set right on the beach beside the glamorous pier, La Palapa has one of the most magical locations in Puerto Vallarta. The ambiance was romantic and peaceful — you can actually hear the waves rolling in over the soft sound of the live band. It’s a perfect match of nature and charm. The service was impeccable and genuinely attentive. While the menu felt a bit limited, everything we ordered was outstanding — beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Yes, the prices are above local standards, but so is the experience. If you’re looking for that one special dinner by the sea — this is it. 🌊✨

October 11, 2025

We came to celebrate my birthday and it was such an amazing experience! We had margaritas that were all delicious, the bread & butter starters, the amazing sunset view, and the dinner entrees. They also surprised me with a birthday song and a small plated dessert, we ordered a guayaba creme brûlée separately that was yummy as well. Would come again for special occasion only because it is pricey.

July 18, 2025

We had an awesome experience at La Palapa. We booked dinner for 15 people on the beach for the night before our wedding. They customized a 3 course vegan menu for us and let us make whatever changes we wanted. Our guests had different options for appetizers and desserts and EVERYONE loved the food (both vegans and non-vegans). The event coordinator was great to work with and the staff that night went above and beyond. Do not hesitate to reach out to them for your event, they will make it how you want it! We were on the beach for sunset and as it started to rain they moved out whole large table inside (it was incredible). The open bar was also very reasonable and the margaritas were excellent. Thanks for a great night!!