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La Palapa

103 Pulpito | Playa Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta 48380, Mexico
322-222-5225
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Ranked #26 of 590 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Price range: $10 - $50
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Amapas
Description: La Palapa Restaurant combines gourmet cuisine, friendly service, and the tropical setting of Los Muertos Beach to achieve the perfect balance between fine dining and the warmth and charm characteristic of Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Located on Playa Los Muertos in the heart of the Romantic Zone, this popular restaurant is one of Vallarta's favorite places to enjoy great food in a casually elegant atmosphere. At La Palapa Restaurant you will discover all of the ingredients to a perfect dining experience - a relaxed atmosphere, attentive service, fine wines and fabulous food. No matter what the occassion, from breakfast with business associates or lunch with friends to a romantic dinner for two, La Palapa defines fine dining in Puerto Vallarta.
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Chevy Chase, Maryland
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I just returned from a 5 day trip to Puerto Vallarta. We rented a house about a mile from the beach which I thought would be an issue. Thanks to La Palapa, it was not. La Palapa is a beautiful romantic restaurant that also has beach service. We were able to reserve 8 beach chairs every day at no cost... More

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Calgary, Canada
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Beautiful restaurant on the beach! This place is one giant palapa, open to the beach ( with seating in the sand as well ) but quite upscale in its decor and the best place for a romantic sunset dinner!! Food is great and service professional.

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Danbury, Connecticut
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3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

For a romantic meal right on the beach, La Palapa can't be beat. Candlelights, torches, and nicely spaced tables right on the sand. But the best feature is the food; unlike many restaurants with great settings, which tend to deliver so-so food, La Palapa has interesting dishes that are well-prepared. Definitely a favorite (5-10 visits so far)

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

My husband and I own a second home in PV and always enjoy our dining experience at La Palapa. When our family visits we all look forward to our "first evening" out, which is dinner under the stars, on the beach at La Palapa. When it is just the 2 of us we always try to have a few Sunday... More

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San Francisco, California
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60 reviews 60 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We had the ceviche trio and the seafood enchilada here on our last visit and they were excellent. We ordered the enchilada without cheese, butter, cream, and with a red sauce, and they made a fantastic meal for us. Service was also great. Chairs were comfortable. Views fantastic.

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richieperez21, Online Reputation Manager at La Palapa, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Hola Richard H, Thank you very much for your excellent review! We hope your experience was above and beyond and we hope to see you back soon. Richie Perez More

Cedar Park, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

La Palapa is among my favorite places in PV. The food is wonderful, and the wait staff is always understanding and accommodating. When we are economizing we tend to eat at La Palapa for lunch. When we splurge, it's dinner. I have never had a disappointing meal here. One of the best deals in PV is to go for before... More

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richieperez21, Online Reputation Manager at La Palapa, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Hello Chad N, Thank you for your outstanding review! We appreciate your kind words. We always strive for the best experience for those who visit us, is there something we could have done to deserve a five star rating for value? We appreciate your feedback. Richie Perez More

San Francisco, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I was looking for a romantic dinner for my boyfriend's 35th birthday, and on a random google search i happened across the Palapa's "romantic dinner" special. It seemed a little pricey, but it was a special occassion so I figured I could go a little crazy. It only took a few friendly e-mails with their public relations person, Karina, to... More

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Issaquah, Washington, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We spent 2 months in PV this year, most days on the beach at La Palapa, Ismael made each day memorable and special.

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Vancouver, Washington
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I just picked this location out of a hat and boy what a lucky draw. I expected beach view, but didn't realize we would have the option to literally eat on the beach. Great food, great service, fantastic atmosphere. We will return

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San Francisco, California, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

we booked the romantic dinner where they put a private table on the beach with beautiful flowers and torches, etc... they even had a 2nd table (loungy) set up for before/after dinner.... the food was great, service amazing, and the BEST Mariachis came by and performed for us (for money of course)- these guys were so good it really made... More

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