Sample Menus

These sample menus are from Chef Wendy Galeana, Casa La Playa's private chef in Puerto Vallarta. Breakfast and lunch chef service is included with every stay, and dinner can be added for a fee. Guests cover the cost of groceries, which the staff shop for and receipt. Menus change with the season, and the chef is happy to cook to your requests and dietary needs. See dining at Casa La Playa for details.

Lunch Menu

Lunch is served 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Service after 5:00 PM is considered dinner and has an extra cost.

Casa La Playa lunch menu by Chef Wendy Galeana: ceviches, specialties, pizzas, taco bar, Mexican dishes and gourmet burgersDownload the Lunch Menu (PDF)

Ceviches

  • Traditional fish cevicheWhite fish cooked in lime with cucumber, onion, carrots, cilantro and tomato
  • The chef's favoriteMixed ceviche with octopus, shrimp and fish
  • Peruvian styleFish or shrimp with corn, avocado, sweet potato and bell peppers

Specialties

  • Tuna of the bay: tartare or sashimiWith special soy sauce and crispy wontons
  • Shrimp in classic aguachile
  • Seasonal fish tiraditoSlices of seasonal fish with special sauces
  • Avocado stuffed with seafood and special dressing
  • Seasonal salads and vinaigrettes

Classic Lunch

  • Fajitas with beef, chicken, shrimp or mixedServed with rice, beans, flour or corn tortillas and toppings
  • Club sandwich and French fries

Pizzas

  • Pizza margherita
  • Pepperoni pizza
  • Gorgonzola, nuts and pear
  • Seafood and tuna pizzaA must!

Taco Bar

  • Classic fish tacos, grilled or Baja styleWith mixed salad and chipotle dressing
  • Crispy chicken tacos
  • Shrimp al pastor tacosShrimp in special adobo
  • Skirt steak tacos
  • Grilled octopus tacos

Mexican Dishes

  • Seafood enchiladas
  • Shrimp al ajillo with rice and vegetables
  • Mexican bowlChoose your favorite protein and the chef does the rest
  • BurritosBeef, chicken, seafood, pulled pork or vegetarian
  • Traditional nachosBeef or chicken
  • Quesadillas and guacamole

Gourmet Burgers

  • Mexican comboBeef, guacamole, cheese and onion rings
  • Chef's favoriteSirloin with blue cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickles, crispy bacon and arugula
  • Tuna and marlin burgerWith chipotle dressing, manchego cheese and crispy sweet potatoes
  • Marinera burgerShrimp and pineapple with jalapeño dressing

Vegetarian Menu

Veggiésimo: cruelty-free Mexican cooking. Every dish can be adapted to your dietary restrictions.

Casa La Playa vegetarian menu: starters, salads and soups, main courses and dessertsDownload the Vegetarian Menu (PDF)

Starters

  • Mexican gorditasPlantain gorditas stuffed with cheese and vegetables
  • Stuffed mushroomsFilled with potatoes and spinach
  • Huitlacoche croquettesCrispy croquettes with poblano sauce
  • Crispy empanadasCorn empanadas with guacamole
  • Mexican vegetarian sopecitos

Salads and Soups

  • Poblano soup
  • Tarascan soup
  • Tortilla soup
  • Vallarta-style veggie ceviche
  • Mushroom ceviche
  • Garden beet salad
  • Mexican salad

Main Course

  • Chile en nogadaStuffed with vegetables, fruit and tofu, topped with walnut cream
  • Mushroom enmoladasStuffed with wild mushrooms and topped with homemade Guerrero mole
  • Eggplant milaneseCrispy and delightfully tasty

Dessert

  • Double chocolate vegan mousse
  • Mango parfait
  • Apple crumble
  • Bananas Foster and ice cream
  • Seasonal sorbet

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