News Flash:  La Ola Rica was listed as a 5 STAR Fodor's Choice Award for restaurants in the Puerto Vallarta area. www.Fodors.com.

Any local resident of the Sayulita and San Pancho Mexico area will tell you a trip to the area just is not complete without a dinner at La Ola Rica in San Pancho. The restaurant is truly a local favorite of residents in both communities and reservations are always highly suggested (especially for the LIVE MUSIC nights in the winter months.)

La Ola Rica was started in 1996 by Gloria and Triny (San Pancho local) with one plastic table and four chairs. Beginning with cappuccinos, deserts, and dinner on the weekends, the restaurant has evolved into a wonderful full-time dinner destination with full bar service. Incredible ambience and food to remember!!!

During the day, make sure to check out their new beachfront restaurant/bar La Playa.

Known as the "Corazon (Heart) de San Pancho", La Ola Rica offers a traditional fare of authentic Mexican dishes combined with tantalizing specialties of the house. Some of the most popular include:

BBQ Ribs--the best in Central America
Coconut Shrimp-w/spicy mango sauce
Carne Asada-succulent cuts of beef
Aztec Salad-special prepared chicken breast salad
Molcajete de Res-Steak, cheese, onions, w/hot salsa served in authentic stone bowl

…of course the margaritas (by the pitcher if desired) are a must-try!!!

La Ola Rica guests are assured prompt and professional service from the handpicked team of waiters, bussers, and bartenders. You will no doubt see Triny behind the bar and Gloria in the kitchen right alongside the rest of the staff.

Check out our online SUMMER menu below:

Appetizers
Mushrooms (In a red wine & chipotle chile sauce)
$70.00

Sizzeling Shrimp 
(With garlic and chile guajillo)
$80.00

Guacamole
$60.00

Chicken satay
(With thai peanut sauce)
$75.00

Pork Egg Rolls
$75.00

Bruschetta
(tomatoes, olives, & fresh basil on grilled bread with goat cheese)
$65.00

Greek Salad
(mixed greens with feta, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, & olives)
$65.00

Aztec Salad
(grilled chicken breast, black beans, panela cheese, tomatoes, & cucumbers over mixed greens)
$75.00

Avocado & Shrimp salad
$90.00

Tortilla soup
$60.00

Dinner

Coconut Shrimp
(Giant shrimp prepared with coconut and served with our spicy mango sauce.  Served with rice and grilled asparagus)
$200.00

Carne Asada
(Tender grilled steak served the traditional way with rice, beans, guacamole & salsa)
$175.00

Molcajete
(Tender, grilled steak accompanied with grilled onion and panela cheese and served piping hot in a stone bowl called a “Molcajete” Served with rice and guacamole)
$180.00

Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
(This is the dish that got us started!!  Angel hair pasta with sautéed shrimp and fresh veggies with our house garlic vinaigrette.
$155.00

B.B.Q. Pork ribs
(Peace, love, and Ribs!!  Prepared with our secret spice rub and our house BBQ sauce.  Served with salad, French fries, and garlic bread)
$170.00

Thai Steak Salad
Grilled marinated beef, carrots, jicama, & onion on a bed of mixed greens with our house thai dressing.  Served with rice and spicy hot sauce.
$140.00