Go Teepee Dining on the Beach at This Puerto Vallarta Resort

During a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, I stayed at Casa Velas, where we also had access to all of the restaurants, experiences and events going on at its sister property Velas Vallarta. One night for dinner, our group put on our best tropical attire and headed to Velas Vallarta for a Teepee Dinner right on the beach.

Our table was located underneath a stylish teepee decorated with dream catchers, candles, torches and more to set the mood for a wonderful night under the stars.

© Mary Melnick

Once we sat, we were greeted by the friendly staff with a choice of red or white wine. Since it was a set menu, we were asked if we had any allergies. As someone who has a nut allergy, I appreciated the question and the menu changes so I didn’t have to miss out on the four-course meal.

All the courses were delicious. My favorite included Stone Soup, which earned its name from the stone used to heat up the broth, shrimp, squid and other ingredients.

The menu is subject to change depending on the season and ingredients, but my highlights included mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts with sun-dried tomatoes; Snook carpaccio with red onion, serrano chile and passionfruit; a surf-and-turf filet and shrimp combo; salmon served with squash sauce; and vegetarian enchiladas. The experience also comes with one bottle of wine per couple.

Guests who book this dining experience must have a minimum of 10 people. To book, contact the hotel directly.