🍽️ What are they?
A large corn tortilla with melted Oaxaca cheese and shrimp cooked al ajillo (garlic), al chipotle, or a la diabla. Folded into a half-moon and crisped on the comal until the cheese oozes out the sides.
✨ Why they're amazing
The perfect combination: crispy tortilla, stretchy cheese, firm and flavorful shrimp. The garlic oil or chipotle heat soaks through everything. In Vallarta, eaten with a squeeze of lime and salsa macha.
📍 Where to try them
- Any palapa at Los Muertos, Conchas Chinas, or Palmares — they're standard at every beach restaurant.
- Mariscos Tino's Pitillal — local-favorite version, no tourist markup.
- La Palapa (Romantic Zone) — the gourmet version with jumbo shrimp, right on the sand.
- El Coleguita Mariscos — Marina Vallarta, one of the favorites.