Sizzling skillet of grilled beef and vegetables at La Palapa
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A culinary experience on the beach.

Tropical Mexican cuisine and the bounty of the Pacific, from breakfast on the sand to dinner by candlelight.

Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Dinner
5:30 – 11:00 PM
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Fresh from the Pacific
From the kitchen

Signature dishes

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BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert
Breakfast

Breakfast by the beach.

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Fresh fruit, chilaquiles and eggs your way, with the waves a few steps from your table.

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French toast with fresh fruit and coffee at La Palapa
Good morning, Vallarta

Sweet start

Almond crusted French toast with fresh fruit

ALMOND CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

4pcs
ALMOND CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST ALMOND CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

brioche, cinnamon, fresh fruit, coconut cream

$245

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

3pcs
BUTTERMILK PANCAKESBUTTERMILK PANCAKES

$205

SUNRISE PANCAKES

4pcs
SUNRISE PANCAKESSUNRISE PANCAKES

caramelized banana, toasted nuts, mascarpone cheese and nutella

$235

FRESHLY BAKED PASTRIES

30g
FRESHLY BAKED PASTRIES FRESHLY BAKED PASTRIES

$30

light fare

SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE

280g
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATESEASONAL FRUIT PLATE

fresh fruit

$225

BERRY BOWL

120g
BERRY BOWLBERRY BOWL

blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, yogurt or cottage cheese

$275

ORGANIC OATMEAL

120g
ORGANIC OATMEALORGANIC OATMEAL

raisins, pecans, berries

$225

eggs benedict

Local blue crab eggs benedict with chipotle sauce

LOCAL BLUE CRAB

90g
LOCAL BLUE CRAB LOCAL BLUE CRAB

chipotle, hash browns

$265

CLASSIC

90g
CLASSICCLASSIC

canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce

$245

chilaquiles

MILD RED CHILAQUILES WITH ARRACHERA

100g
MILD RED CHILAQUILES WITH ARRACHERA MILD RED CHILAQUILES WITH ARRACHERA

beans, guacamole, mexican sauce, pickled onions, roasted peppers

$245

CHILAQUILES WITH CHICHARRÓN SAUCE

90g
CHILAQUILES WITH CHICHARRÓN SAUCE CHILAQUILES WITH CHICHARRÓN SAUCE

beans, avocado, oregano pickled onion, fresh cheese and cream

$235

GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH BEEF TONGUE

90g
GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH BEEF TONGUE GREEN CHILAQUILES WITH BEEF TONGUE

guacamole, fresh cheese, cream, radishes, pickled onion and roasted peppers

$255

CHILAQUILES WITH MOLE

90g
CHILAQUILES WITH MOLE CHILAQUILES WITH MOLE

fresh cream and cheese, pickled onion, toasted almonds

$245

eggs and omelettes

EGG WHITE OMELETTE

90g

spinach, zucchini, avocado sauce, mushroom, panela cheese from El Tuito, organic salad, house vinaigrette

$225

EGGS ANY STYLE

2pcs

scrambled, fried or poached, refried beans, hash browns, sausage, bacon, ham or mexican chorizo

$205

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

2pcs

fried eggs over corn quesadilla, salsa ranchera, beans, guacamole, local cream and cheese

$235

HUEVOS VALLARTA

2pcs

two poached eggs over avocado, chicken, red sauce, beans

$225

HUEVOS LA PALAPA

2PZS

eggs au gratin over corn tortilla, panela and monterey jack cheese, red sauce, black beans

$235

house specialties

PLAYA DEL SOL

150g

2 eggs any style, sausage, bacon or ham, hash browns, 2 pieces of french toast or buttermilk pancakes, seasonal fruit

$375

BEEF MACHACA

100g

poblano pepper, tomato, onion, beans, guacamole and roasted güero pepper

$245

SHRIMP, EGG AND SPINACH CREPES

90g

scrambled eggs, mushroom, cheddar cheese sauce

$255

ENFRIJOLADAS

3pcs

corn tortillas filled with scrambled eggs and chorizo, pickled onions with oregano, queso fresco, güero pepper

$195

BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS

3pcs

scrambled egg with bacon, monterey cheese, mexican salsa, guacamole

$205

PUNTAS DE RES

120g

mexican beef tips, carne con chile style, over corn tortilla, guacamole, monterey cheese, beans

$235
Prices in Pesos, Include sales tax,Do not include gratuity.
Gluten free dish
Gluten Free
Vegetarian dish
Vegetarian Dishes
Lunch

Lunch in the sun.

12:00 – 4:00 PM

Ceviche, tacos and the catch of the day, served on the sand or under the palapa.

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Lunch on the sand at La Palapa with the Los Muertos pier behind
Toes in the sand

Starters

ASIAN TUNA STACK

110g
ASIAN TUNA STACKASIAN TUNA STACK

fresh tuna, sushi rice, wonton crisps, three sauces

$365

GRILLED OCTOPUS

110g
GRILLED OCTOPUS GRILLED OCTOPUS

adobo, beet purée, quintoniles salad, parsley aioli

$305

AGUACHILE CHILTEPÍN

110g
AGUACHILE CHILTEPÍN AGUACHILE CHILTEPÍN

shrimp, lemon, cucumber, onion, avocado

$285

VALLARTA FISH CEVICHE

150g
VALLARTA FISH CEVICHEVALLARTA FISH CEVICHE

fresh lime, carrot, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado

$225
Coconut shrimp on mango sauce

COCONUT SHRIMP

4pcs
COCONUT SHRIMPCOCONUT SHRIMP

cilantro potato mash, mango sauce, ginger, tropical relish

$355

GUACAMOLE LOCO

200g
GUACAMOLE LOCO GUACAMOLE LOCO

panela cheese, ancho pepper

$230

BEET SALAD

250g
BEET SALADBEET SALAD

arugula, jicama, pecan, goat cheese, ancho pepper oil, balsamic, agave honey

$315

GREEN SALAD WITH SEARED SALMON

120g
GREEN SALAD WITH SEARED SALMONGREEN SALAD WITH SEARED SALMON

romaine lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, capers, celery, jicama, citrus vinaigrette

$325

TORTILLA SOUP

275g
TORTILLA SOUPTORTILLA SOUP

squash blossom, guajillo, avocado, cheese and cream from El Tuito

$195

SANDWICHES

FRESH TUNA SANDWICH

120g
FRESH TUNA SANDWICHFRESH TUNA SANDWICH

focaccia, pesto aioli, arugula, ginger

$375
Cheeseburger with mushrooms and fries

CHEESEBURGER

170g
CHEESEBURGERCHEESEBURGER

mushroom, onion rings, monterey jack cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato

$345

tacos

PORK BELLY TACOS

120g
PORK BELLY TACOSPORK BELLY TACOS

caramelized onion, tomatillo sauce

$265

SHRIMP TACOS

120g
SHRIMP TACOSSHRIMP TACOS

chicharrón de queso, pineapple, bacon, chipotle dressing

$295

FISH TACOS

120g
FISH TACOS FISH TACOS

cinnamon marinade, coleslaw, molcajete salsa

$245

specialties

LOBSTER TAIL

700g
LOBSTER TAILLOBSTER TAIL

garlic and lemon butter, creamy rice, arugula salad, green apple and spinach

(market price)

ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST

180g
ORGANIC CHICKEN BREASTORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST

mashed plantain, roasted cauliflower, bell pepper, green beans, leek, green onion, citrus sauce

$515
Arrachera beef over a quesadilla with guacamole and beans

ARRACHERA BEEF

200g
ARRACHERA BEEF ARRACHERA BEEF

monterey jack cheese quesadilla, rice, guacamole, mexican salsa, charros beans

$525

GRILLED WHOLE SHRIMP

4pcs
GRILLED WHOLE SHRIMP GRILLED WHOLE SHRIMP

lemon butter, ginger, parsley, creamy rice

$565

WHOLE FRIED FISH

600g
WHOLE FRIED FISH WHOLE FRIED FISH

creamy rice, fresh tomato salad, onion, jalapeño pepper, sprouts

$595

SHRIMP ADOBO WITH CRAB ENCHILADAS

160g
SHRIMP ADOBO WITH CRAB ENCHILADASSHRIMP ADOBO WITH CRAB ENCHILADAS

black bean sauce, creamy rice with rajas

$525

SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS

160g
SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS

shrimp, fish, scallops, mushrooms, monterey jack cheese, red bell pepper sauce

$510

ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET

200g
ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET

garlic rice, lime, criolla salad with tomato, jalapeno pepper and onion

$595
Prices in Pesos, Include sales tax,Do not include gratuity.
Gluten free dish
Gluten Free
Vegetarian dish
Vegetarian Dishes
Dinner

Dinner by the ocean.

5:30 – 11:00 PM

Candlelit tables, the Pacific’s best seafood and live music every night from 8 to 11 PM.

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Candlelit dinner tables on the sand at La Palapa
Dinner under the stars

Appetizers

LOBSTER AND SHRIMP TAQUITO

90g
LOBSTER AND SHRIMP TAQUITOLOBSTER AND SHRIMP TAQUITO

caramelized onion / watercress / bell pepper / papaya / chipotle

$375
Tuna tataki with gremolata and tomato

TUNA TATAKI

120g
TUNA TATAKITUNA TATAKI

salicornia / almond / gremolata / maldon sea salt / smoked heirloom tomato

$365
Coconut shrimp on mango sauce

COCONUT SHRIMP

90g
COCONUT SHRIMPCOCONUT SHRIMP

cilantro purée / mango sauce / ginger / tropical fruit relish

$355

MOLE ENCHILADAS

140g
MOLE ENCHILADASMOLE ENCHILADAS

duck confit / homemade almond mole / corn tortillas / pickled onion / cream and cheese from El Tuito

$295

PORK BELLY

90g
PORK BELLYPORK BELLY

sweet potato purée / red wine and apple sauce

$345

BEET SALAD

250g
BEET SALADBEET SALAD

arugula / jicama / pecan / goat cheese / ancho pepper oil / balsamic / agave honey

$315

TORTILLA SOUP

275ml
TORTILLA SOUPTORTILLA SOUP

squash blossom / guajillo / avocado / local queso fresco from El Tuito

$195

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUP

275ml
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUPHEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUP

lobster medallion / rosemary oil / sundried tomato quenelle

$295

AL PASTOR PORK POTSTICKERS

140g
AL PASTOR PORK POTSTICKERSAL PASTOR PORK POTSTICKERS

crispy wonton / apricot / grilled pineapple / serrano pepper / fresh cilantro

$245

PEAR SALAD

160g
PEAR SALADPEAR SALAD

organic mixed greens / hibiscus / parmesan / pistachios / champagne vinaigrette / cherry tomato

$285

MAZAMITLA SALAD

160g
MAZAMITLA SALADMAZAMITLA 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

$295

specialties

LOBSTER TAIL

600g
LOBSTER TAILLOBSTER TAIL

garlic and lemon butter / creamy rice / arugula, green apple and spinach salad

Market Price

BONELESS SHORT RIB

180g
BONELESS SHORT RIB BONELESS SHORT RIB

tomatillo and guava sauce / rajas poblanas / cambray potato

$745

BEEF MEDALLIONS

240g
BEEF MEDALLIONSBEEF MEDALLIONS

asparagus / leek and potato gratin / braised vegetables / pasilla pepper and bone marrow sauce

$710

PORK ROULADE

180g
PORK ROULADEPORK ROULADE

chorizo / sweet potato / pecan / mulato pepper sauce / goat cheese / braised vegetables

$525

ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST

180g
ORGANIC CHICKEN BREASTORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST

plantain purée / roasted cauliflower / bell pepper / green beans / leek / green onion / citrus sauce

$515

LA PALAPA SHRIMP

5Pzs
LA PALAPA SHRIMPLA PALAPA SHRIMP

parmigiano reggiano / plantain / cilantro / potato / coconut milk / and corn purée / guanabana and tequila sauce

$725

SEARED SALMON

180g
SEARED SALMONSEARED SALMON

ravioli filled with carrot / local zucchini and mascarpone cheese / shallot confit / artichoke heart / guajillo pepper and champagne sauce

$710
Red snapper fillet with asparagus and pesto

RED SNAPPER FILLET

180g
RED SNAPPER FILLETRED SNAPPER FILLET

pesto / asparagus / potato purée / chorizo / sherry / raspberry vinegar

$595

VEGAN PORTOBELLO RISOTTO

200g
VEGAN PORTOBELLO RISOTTOVEGAN PORTOBELLO RISOTTO

braised vegetables / white wine / spinach / coconut milk

$495

ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET

200g
ZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLETZARANDEADO STYLE LOCAL FISH FILLET

garlic rice / lime / criolla salad (tomato, jalapeno pepper, onion)

$595

SEA BASS FISH FILLET

180g
SEA BASS FISH FILLETSEA BASS FISH FILLET

cauliflower / esquites / white truffle / celery / yellow wax peppers / lemongrass tea / saffron / coconut

$610
Prices in Pesos, Include sales tax,Do not include gratuity.
Gluten free dish
Gluten Free
Vegetarian dish
Vegetarian Dishes
Dessert

Something sweet.

Tropical fruit, Mexican chocolate and churros to end the meal.

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Sauce poured over a plated dessert at La Palapa
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DESSERTS

TROPICAL SUNSET

TROPICAL SUNSETTROPICAL SUNSET

mango and passion fruit verrine, mascarpone and vanilla crumble, puff rice brittle

$235

SUMMER CASSEROLE

SUMMER CASSEROLESUMMER CASSEROLE

coconut and lime ice cream, ginger with honey and mint, chocolate and pistachio

$225

LA PALAPA CHURROS

LA PALAPA CHURROSLA PALAPA CHURROS

rice pudding, cajeta, eggnog ice cream and roasted pineapple

$205

PACIFIC BREEZE

PACIFIC BREEZEPACIFIC BREEZE

mango, soursop, and strawberry sorbet with mint, lime-lemon gel

$215

CACAO SECRET

CACAO SECRETCACAO SECRET

warm dark chocolate cake, popcorn cream, vanilla ice cream, almonds, orange

$245
Prices are in Mexican pesos and include 16% sales tax. Gratuity is not included.
Gluten free dish
Gluten Free
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Vegetarian Dishes

FAQ

Find answers to your most pressing questions about dining at La palapa, from reservations to dietary accommodations

Do I need a reservation to dine at La Palapa?
While not required, reservations are highly recommended to ensure your seating.
Can La Palapa accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, please inform us of any dietary needs when booking, and we'll tailor your experience.
What is the dress code at La Palapa?
Our dress code is smart casual, blending comfort with a touch of elegance.
Can I host a private event at La Palapa?
Yes, La Palapa offers exquisite spaces for private events. Please contact us for more details.

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