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Yelapa Pie

Homemade pie sold on the beach by the famous "Pie Ladies." A Vallarta tradition you'll only find in Yelapa.

🍽️ What is it?

An individual round homemade pie (cupcake-sized) with a cookie or pastry base, filled with coconut, chocolate, pecan, cheese, or lime. Made by the women of Yelapa and sold up and down the beach throughout the day.

Why it's amazing

The ingredients are fresh — the coconut is grated that morning, the cheese is local, the fruit comes from the backyard. But what makes it unforgettable is the context: you're on the beach, feet in the sand, and a woman walks up with a basket of homemade pies.

📍 Where to find it

🏝️ See Playa Yelapa ← All local bites