Penny's Palapa
Penny's Palapa is a waterfront Mexican restaurant perched on H Dock at Wharf Street in downtown Nanaimo, offering dishes like fresh ceviche with local halibut and fish tacos made with locally caught snapper and halibut. The kitchen emphasizes freshly sourced, locally grown ingredients and brings a vacation-in-Mexico atmosphere to the BC coast. It's a sit-down destination with a full drinks menu including margaritas, well-suited to cyclists finishing a leg of a coastal route.
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Contact
Address: 10 Wharf St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2X3
Phone: +1-250-753-2150
Website: https://www.pennyspalapa.com/
Required Criteria
?Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
TakeoutPacked lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GF*Bike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: Menu lists GF labels on multiple items (Ceviche, Tortilla Soup, Nachos, Enchiladas Verde, Enchiladas Rancheras). Vegetarian options include Holy Guacamole Tacos and Poblano Veggie Enchiladas. Vegan noted for enchiladas: 'Omit cheese & sour cream for a vegan option.'
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