Just returned home from a fantastic stay at Palapas Ventana with our family. The property is…read morelovely, rustic but beautifully maintained. Our casita was perfect for our family of 4. Loved the big porch with the rocking chairs and hammock. The housekeepers did a wonderful job of tidying up each morning. Our bed was so comfortable, too. Our room had everything we could need: filtered drinking water, shampoo and body wash, reading lights at every bed, and beach towels. We shared in some unforgettable experiences: snorkeling with puffer fish, boating alongside gray whales, and digging for shark teeth. The staff were always friendly and accommodating. The food was unbeatable. Fresh yellow tail, fluffy pancakes, and fajitas. I highly recommend Palapas Ventana for anyone who likes adventure and is looking to experience the local culture. Well done!!

The good: We were looking for a no wind day activity at the last minute. I called around 3pm for…read morea next day booking for Scuba Diving. The office person said she would call me back to check to see if they could accommodate. Within the hour she called back and advised us there was room, we just needed to come by the office and take care of payment. We were stoked and happy to come down and pay. While I was there I asked her how many dives, she said she didn't know, but that was okay, I was just assuming it was the standard 2 dives. She advised us that it included lunch and I told her not to worry about me because I am dairy and gluten-free, she said she would let the kitchen know and that they could probably accommodate. I wasn't really concerned about lunch because I usually carry my own food. The next day we met with our guide and boat captain, both were super nice. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We headed around the lighthouse, but visibility was poor so they took us across to the island where we dived with the sea lions and then we moved to the kiters beach on the island where we dived in shallow water. For the most part, we didn't really need to scuba, snorkeling would have been just as good. There wasn't really any benefit as far as seeing sea life. After both dives they gave us lunch on the way back, much to my surprise, they actually provided me a lunch that was both dairy and gluten-free, I was pretty impressed. The not so good: The wetsuits had holes and smelled really bad. I am not sure they had been cleaned. The air in the tanks smelled and tasted horrible. I don't know if it was mold or rust, but it was really bad. The worst part of the trip is that the guide allowed two people on our trip to freely smoke cigarettes non-stop on the boat ride and they were sitting upwind of everyone, ugh!!!! Tip: If you decide to dive with this company, please tip your guide, they are not paid in wages and only live off of the tips!!!

Fun party place and great local hangout. We came here for an 80's party and danced the night away…read more During the day, there is a surf shop and friendly people to help you with lessons or whatever you need. So much to offer, we'll definitely be back!

As of late 2025 food options have greatly increase!!! With the addition of Texana there are…read morebreakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

I'm so glad this place is so close to where I stayed. I ended up eating here every night. I'm not…read moresure what hours they're open but I always found my family and I here around 6 pm everyday. They have all the local dishes your heart desires as well as American favorites haha. Fajitas, tacos, brocheta, pasta, salads, and even pizza. This is the best all around food place I've found in La Ventana.

I recommend this place! Alan the bartender is very friendly and courteous. The food was really…read moregood and fairly priced. I had a bacon cheeseburger with fries and my wife had 3 grilled fish tacos with guacamole and everything was yummy! They have satellite tv with perfect reception and the place is nice and clean. We will definitely go back.

Had dinner here 1 night on location, servers nice and food was good, had the blue marlin combo…read moreplatter of shrimp(great), nachos (huge portion and delicious) and the green chicken enchiladas (excellent).. unfortunately it was extremely hard to enjoy our meal as there were literally hundreds of flies surrounding our table alone.. and more at other tables. They need some fans or fly traps. The waitress did try to light some candle thing to help which was a very nice gesture. Enchiladas were our favorite. Ordered them to-go a couple other nights and would definitely return/ order food to-go again anytime we are in the area

Really attentive service (our server was very sweet and prompt), an expansive menu, and huge…read moreportions, but the food was bland, the margaritas were watery, and the vibe was kinda trashy. For some examples, there was a table of people chain smoking right next to us (despite the No Smoking sign!), at one point the bartender cranked up the music to a club-like volume, the swim-up bar was drained so the pool was sadly half empty, and there are floor fans blasting you in the face at top speed, presumably to deal with the flies and mosquitos mentioned in so many reviews. I would suggest to the owners that they edit the menu down to fewer things that they can execute very well, and get rid of all the Cabo Wabo-ish elements that feel really tacky and out of place in this charming beach village.

Wow--we have eaten several meals here now (all great), but was SO impressed by the special menus…read morefor Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch. The food was exceptional--mix of traditional Mexican options and others for the holiday. Loved the chile relleno, gorgeous poblano pepper with tomato and bean sauces so flavorful they blew me away. The whole family agreed their mashed potatoes were the best we've ever had. Then a world class banana cream pie, and great fluffy waffles and eggs Benedict in the morning (perfect Hollandaise). None of which are on their regular menu--this team really went all out!! The staff is super friendly and warm, always smiling and chatty, making the restaurant a fun place to be. They worked so hard to create a special Christmas experience, with cute decorations and festive table settings and live music, all while spending time working away from their families on the holiday. We were so surprised (expected to have a much more low-key Xmas), we really had an amazing time and are so grateful for the people who worked hard to make it happen. Aside from Christmas, the regular food has also been excellent, you cannot beat the view/setting, and every person we've met at the restaurant, bar, and hotel has been a ray of sunshine. Can't recommend enough!

So delicious, recently has been moved into a beach bar at Aqua Ventana. I love the taco bowl and…read morethe shrimp tacos!

Good for basic food. There's a better pizza place next door where the guy makes pizzas from…read morescratch. Waited almost 1 hour and 15 mins for fries

This was a great place for american food (pizza, chicken tenders, et cetera) and drinks. I cannot…read morestress the following statement enough: DO NOT MISS THEIR HAPPY HOUR. They have a 2 for 1 house margarita special from 5-6 and wow, those margs are delicious and strong. You can enjoy your drinks on a rooftop balcony and watch people kitesurf. It is heaven. I do not think their food is particularly impressive, but if you need a quick bite, this is a good option. Their sushi special was okay. It was mostly a thick roll of rice, not much fish or other things inside. Not a great ratio. My partner and I enjoyed a veggie pizza after kiting. It is thin crust and pretty good.

I guy at register forgot to charge the flan. So he tells me I'll cancel transaction. I offered to…read morepay cash for the flan. He said too late I already canceled it. So he charged me again for dinner including the flan. To find out later he charged me again. I went back next day but unfortunately the rest hadn't open yet. I was flying out that day. No phone number to call them. I reach out to American Express about my experience. Still fighting charges. It's not the amount it the fact that they can get away with it. Beware!

We loved visiting this small, quaint restaurant. Dona Paty and her son are excellent hosts! Very…read morenice people and the food is outstanding. We can't wait to visit again soon. I'm dying to try the posole!

Today was the re-opening! Their menu consists of hot dogs, 12 inch hamburgers, fries, tacos, and…read moreburritos. I tried al pastor and carne asada tacos. The al pastor was a bit crispy and dry, but the carne asada was better. I also had a bacon wrapped hot dog topped with carne asada and all the fixings which was pretty good. They serve basic non-alcoholic beverages, so byob and chips. Food was served super fast and staff was friendly. The one thing I didn't like was that they use a wood burning stove and very little ventilation, so you end up going home smelling like smoke. The cost for dinner for the 6 of us was $26 (not inc tip)

Absolutely the best food in La Ventana! Prepared to order, very consistent and the place is…read moreSPOTLESS! The super burro is a huge meal for less than $4US.

I tried to order a pizza with pineapple and jalapeños. The waitress asked me if I could order off…read morethe menu to make it easier on them. Once I talked to the pizza maker, he made it. Crust was not cooked and a pretty gross pizza.

Excellent food and service. Smart move to this new location. Much more comfortable and the view…read moreis phenomenal.

Limited menu. I think if they expanded their menu they'd get much more business. It's a nice indoor…read moreplace with an outdoor patio with terrific views. There's an upstairs as well with even better views. I think there are six items on the menu.

I was in search of a Sunday Breakfast (as many places are closed on Sundays). So glad I found…read morebreakfast at Teddy's, I tried the Chiquelles which was tortilla chips covered in a green salsa topped with egg and chicken, it was soooo good! It was served with a complimentary plate of fruit. I also ordered fresh squeezed OJ which was also very good. The service here is always warm and friendly, they treat you like family and they will accommodate you whenever they can. The view here is of course spectacular. I enjoy visiting this establishment each year!