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La Palapa Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

La Palapa Restaurant

4.7 (3196)
MXN500 and over
International
Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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19:00
Booked 14 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 08:30–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–23:30
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

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What 3,196 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    International

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Most Booked

  • 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 a "fantastic beachfront dining experience" in Puerto Vallarta, highlighted by "delicious food," "impeccable service," and "amazing views." Guests rave about the "romantic ambiance," live music, and special touches like birthday sparklers. While some mention high prices and frequent vendor interruptions, the overall experience is memorable.
3,196 Reviews
  1. Arlenne VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and also the service was fantastic

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  2. Jonathan VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Palapa is a truly wonderful restaurant that we make sure we visit every time we are in Puerto Vallarta. Not only is it in a perfect location, but the food is top notch, they have the best margaritas, and most importantly the service is impeccable. Our waiter, Guires (SP?) on August 22 and 23 really made our experience even more wonderful. He was kind and attentive and treated us so well. We hope he will be there every visit. La Palapa thank you for always delivering such a beautiful dining experience.

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  3. Michael

    Texas Panhandle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff at the La Palapa were great!! The food and atmosphere were awesome!! At the end of our meal the waiter put together a dessert plate saying Happy Anniversary in chocolate sauce. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Puerta Vallarta!!

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  4. Gustavo Alonso

    Guadalajara1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida y el pan son deliciosos quizá un poco caro por las porciones que sirven y la vista para el atardecer de las mejores

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  5. Carlos

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, exquisite, and elegantly presented food in a beautiful setting. We celebrated my father in law’s 70th birthday at the restaurant. We were a party of 17 people and the restaurant staff executed this dinner with great precision. As someone who pays attention to details, specifically when it comes to food, I highly recommend this place. Come to La Palapa for a celebration or just for a night out while in Puerto Vallarta. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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  6. Alejandro

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida buena / regular… los precios altos pero es un buen restaurante con una increíble vista

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  7. Enrique

    Coahuila1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 July 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Regular, precio versus beneficio, muy alto atención y la vista. Pero la comida regular contra precios muy altos.

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  8. Dan VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought a party of 13 to celebrate my 50th birthday and, as always, it was perfect from start to finish! Always one of my favorite restaurants in PV! If you time it right you’ll experience the most amazing sunsets while you enjoy their fantastic food!

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  9. Theresa

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the view are the best! This is a must visit when you are in Puerto Vallarta. The lobster dish was delish but the grilled octopus was divine!

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  10. Emmanuel

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 July 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    During my initial visit to this restaurant, I was thoroughly impressed and intend to return. The service was consistently courteous and collaborative, ensuring that we were well-attended to by our waiter and other team members throughout our dining experience. The food was delectable, and the overall ambiance was exceptionally pleasant. My only recommendation for the restaurant would be to explore a lobster dish pasta with champagne sauce, as I believe it would be a great addition to the menu.

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La Palapa Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3196 OpenTable diners.

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Pulpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Amapas
  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:30–12:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–23:30
  • 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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