A Culinary Experience on the Beach
Inspired by the flavors of Mexico and the bounty of the Pacific, our menu celebrates refined coastal cuisine in Puerto Vallarta. Fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients, and thoughtfully crafted dishes come together for an elevated beachfront dining experience.

Sweet start
ALMOND CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST
brioche, cinnamon, fresh fruit, coconut cream
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
SUNRISE PANCAKES
caramelized banana, toasted nuts, mascarpone cheese and nutella
FRESHLY BAKED PASTRIES
light fare
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE
fresh fruit
BERRY BOWL
blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, yogurt or cottage cheese
ORGANIC OATMEAL
raisins, pecans, berries
eggs benedict
LOCAL BLUE CRAB
chipotle, hash browns
CLASSIC
canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce
chilaquiles
MILD RED CHILAQUILES WITH ARRACHERA
beans, guacamole, mexican sauce, pickled onions, roasted peppers
CHILAQUILES WITH CHICHARRÓN SAUCE
beans, avocado, oregano pickled onion, fresh cheese and cream
GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH BEEF TONGUE
guacamole, fresh cheese, cream, radishes, pickled onion and roasted peppers
CHILAQUILES WITH MOLE
fresh cream and cheese, pickled onion, toasted almonds
eggs and omelettes
EGG WHITE OMELETTE
spinach, zucchini, avocado sauce, mushroom, panela cheese from El Tuito, organic salad, house vinaigrette
EGGS ANY STYLE
scrambled, fried or poached, refried beans, hash browns, sausage, bacon, ham or mexican chorizo
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
fried eggs over corn quesadilla, salsa ranchera, beans, guacamole, local cream and cheese
HUEVOS VALLARTA
two poached eggs over avocado, chicken, red sauce, beans
HUEVOS LA PALAPA
eggs au gratin over corn tortilla, panela and monterey jack cheese, red sauce, black beans
house specialties
PLAYA DEL SOL
2 eggs any style, sausage, bacon or ham, hash browns, 2 pieces of french toast or buttermilk pancakes, seasonal fruit
BEEF MACHACA
poblano pepper, tomato, onion, beans, guacamole and roasted güero pepper
SHRIMP, EGG AND SPINACH CREPES
scrambled eggs, mushroom, cheddar cheese sauce
ENFRIJOLADAS
corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs and chorizo, pickled onions with oregano, queso fresco, güero pepper
BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS
scrambled egg with bacon, monterey cheese, mexican salsa, guacamole
PUNTAS DE RES
mexican beef tips, carne con chile style, over corn tortilla, guacamole, monterey cheese, beans
Starters
ASIAN TUNA STACK
fresh tuna, sushi rice, wonton crisps, three sauces
GRILLED OCTOPUS
adobo, beet purée, quintoniles salad, parsley aioli
AGUACHILE CHILTEPÍN
shrimp, lemon, cucumber, onion, avocado
VALLARTA FISH CEVICHE
fresh lime, carrot, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado
COCONUT SHRIMP
cilantro potato mash, mango sauce, ginger, tropical relish
GUACAMOLE LOCO
panela cheese, ancho pepper
BEET SALAD
arugula, jicama, pecan, goat cheese, ancho pepper oil, balsamic, agave honey
GREEN SALAD WITH SEARED SALMON
romaine lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, capers, celery, jicama, citrus vinaigrette
TORTILLA SOUP
squash blossom, guajillo, avocado, cheese and cream from El Tuito
SANDWICHES
FRESH TUNA SANDWICH
focaccia, pesto aioli, arugula, ginger
CHEESEBURGER
mushroom, onion rings, monterey jack cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato
tacos
PORK BELLY TACOS
caramelized onion, tomatillo sauce
SHRIMP TACOS
chicharrón de queso, pineapple, bacon, chipotle dressing
FISH TACOS
cinnamon marinade, coleslaw, molcajete salsa
specialties
LOBSTER TAIL
garlic and lemon butter, creamy rice, arugula salad, green apple and spinach
ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
mashed plantain, roasted cauliflower, bell pepper, green beans, leek, green onion, citrus sauce
ARRACHERA BEEF
monterey jack cheese quesadilla, rice, guacamole, mexican salsa, charros beans
GRILLED WHOLE SHRIMP
lemon butter, ginger, parsley, creamy rice
WHOLE FRIED FISH
creamy rice, fresh tomato salad, onion, jalapeño pepper, sprouts
SHRIMP ADOBO WITH CRAB ENCHILADAS
black bean sauce, creamy rice with rajas
SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS
shrimp, fish, scallops, mushrooms, monterey jack cheese, red bell pepper sauce
ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET
garlic rice, lime, criolla salad with tomato, jalapeno pepper and onion
Appetizers
LOBSTER AND SHRIMP TAQUITO
caramelized onion / watercress / bell pepper / papaya / chipotle
TUNA TATAKI
salicornia / almond / gremolata / maldon sea salt / smoked heirloom tomato
COCONUT SHRIMP
cilantro purée / mango sauce / ginger / tropical fruit relish
MOLE ENCHILADAS
duck confit / homemade almond mole / corn tortillas / pickled onion / cream and cheese from El Tuito
PORK BELLY
sweet potato purée / red wine and apple sauce
BEET SALAD
arugula / jicama / pecan / goat cheese / ancho pepper oil / balsamic / agave honey
TORTILLA SOUP
squash blossom / guajillo / avocado / local queso fresco from El Tuito
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUP
lobster medallion / rosemary oil / sundried tomato quenelle
AL PASTOR PORK POTSTICKERS
crispy wonton / apricot / grilled pineapple / serrano pepper / fresh cilantro
PEAR SALAD
organic mixed greens / hibiscus / parmesan / pistachios / champagne vinaigrette / cherry tomato
MAZAMITLA SALAD
baby spinach / jicama / tortilla / corn / cherry tomato / mushroom / parmesan cheese / grilled zucchini / panela cheese from El Tuito / ancho pepper oil / tequila and lime vinaigrette
specialties
LOBSTER TAIL
garlic and lemon butter / creamy rice / arugula, green apple and spinach salad
BONELESS SHORT RIB
tomatillo and guava sauce / rajas poblanas / cambray potato
BEEF MEDALLIONS
asparagus / leek and potato gratin / braised vegetables / pasilla pepper and bone marrow sauce
PORK ROULADE
chorizo / sweet potato / pecan / mulato pepper sauce / goat cheese / braised vegetables
ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST
plantain purée / roasted cauliflower / bell pepper / green beans / leek / green onion / citrus sauce
LA PALAPA SHRIMP
parmigiano reggiano / plantain / cilantro / potato / coconut milk / and corn purée / guanabana and tequila sauce
SEARED SALMON
ravioli filled with carrot / local zucchini and mascarpone cheese / shallot confit / artichoke heart / guajillo pepper and champagne sauce
RED SNAPPER FILLET
pesto / asparagus / potato purée / chorizo / sherry / raspberry vinegar
VEGAN PORTOBELLO RISOTTO
braised vegetables / white wine / spinach / coconut milk
ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET
garlic rice / lime / criolla salad (tomato, jalapeno pepper, onion)
SEA BASS FISH FILLET
cauliflower / esquites / white truffle / celery / yellow wax peppers / lemongrass tea / saffron / coconut
DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE LAVA
vanilla ice cream / orange blossom
CHURROS
rice pudding / homemade cajeta / eggnog ice cream
OPERA CAKE
caramel sauce
GUAVA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
basil pesto / almonds and citrus
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Opening Hours
Breakfast 8:30am - 12:00pm
Beach Club 8:30am - 4:30pm
Lunch 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Address
Los Muertos BeachPulpito 105-3Col. Emiliano ZapataPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Mexico
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