Sunset over the oceanfront dining terrace at La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta

Oceanfront Fine Dining in Puerto Vallarta

La Palapa is a beachfront restaurant in Puerto Vallarta offering elevated Mexican fusion cuisine, sunset dining, and refined oceanfront hospitality in the heart of the Romantic Zone.

About Lapalapa

An Icon on the Shores of Puerto Vallarta

In 1959, when Puerto Vallarta was still a quiet fishing village, Lapalapa opened its doors as the first restaurant on the beach. What began as a family vision has become an institution, a place where generations have celebrated life under the palapa.

  • First beachfront restaurant in Puerto Vallarta
  • Family-owned since 1959
  • Iconic oceanfront dining destination
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La Palapa, the first beachfront restaurant on Playa Los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta
Beach Club

Sink into the sand with a cocktail

Beyond dinner, Lapalapa is a beach club where time moves differently. Loungers and umbrellas dot the sand, the ocean stretches endlessly, and your drink never empties.

  • Oceanfront loungers and umbrellas
  • Beachside Food & Cocktail Service
  • Unforgettable Ocean Views
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Beach club loungers and umbrellas on the sand at La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta
Private Events & Celebrations

Unforgettable Gatherings by the Sea

Celebrate life’s special moments in one of Puerto Vallarta’s most iconic beachfront settings. From intimate dinners to larger celebrations, La Palapa offers personalized service, exceptional cuisine, and breathtaking ocean views to make every event truly memorable.

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Guest Reviews

Loved on the Shores of Los Muertos

★★★★★

“My most favorite dinner experience ever! Our table was on the beach, right next to the water.”

TripAdvisor review · Dinner on the sand
★★★★★

“The most attentive and friendly people we have ever met.”

TripAdvisor review · Beach Club, 2026
★★★★★

“Amazing food, wonderful service, and unforgettable sunsets.”

What guests say, again and again

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Reservations are not required but we do recommend them. La Palapa uses OpenTable for our booking system and you can use the form below to book your experience.
Find us

On the shores of Playa Los Muertos

Púlpito 105-3, Col. Emiliano Zapata
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

  • Mon–Sun · 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • +52 322 222 5225
  • Beachfront · Romantic Zone
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