Geoff's Puerto Vallarta Guidebook
Casual Dining
Just down the road near the pier you will find excellent coffee and fresh baked goods just like back home. I love the cinnamon buns and carrot-pineapple muffins.
37 locals recommend
Dee's Coffee Company
111-117 Francisca RodríguezJust down the road near the pier you will find excellent coffee and fresh baked goods just like back home. I love the cinnamon buns and carrot-pineapple muffins.
Fantastic outdoor spot for breakfast or lunch while heading to the beach.
157 locals recommend
Coco's Kitchen
Fantastic outdoor spot for breakfast or lunch while heading to the beach.
This little hole in the wall is inexpensive and worth the wait. I love the mushroom and avocado as well as the al pastor tacos.
158 locals recommend
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloThis little hole in the wall is inexpensive and worth the wait. I love the mushroom and avocado as well as the al pastor tacos.
Outdoor casual setting with great margaritas. I recommend the fresh guacamole and salsa made table-side as well as the molcajetes.
72 locals recommend
Margarita Grill
321 Pino SuárezOutdoor casual setting with great margaritas. I recommend the fresh guacamole and salsa made table-side as well as the molcajetes.
Boccon de Vino
441 Basilio BadilloExcellent Italian food in a quaint setting.
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloCasual fun atmosphere. I love the snapper and fish tacos.
Even if you’re not vegetarian you will love the great food and great value. Located to the left of and up the hill from the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
39 locals recommend
Planeta Vegetariano
270 IturbideEven if you’re not vegetarian you will love the great food and great value. Located to the left of and up the hill from the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Fine Dining
Unbelievable old-world ambience with great views and gourmet Mexican food. Make sure you go when the 13 piece mariachi band performs — it’s more like an orchestra than a band. Phenomenal evening!
43 locals recommend
Hacienda San Angel
336 C. MiramarUnbelievable old-world ambience with great views and gourmet Mexican food. Make sure you go when the 13 piece mariachi band performs — it’s more like an orchestra than a band. Phenomenal evening!
With a spectacular view of the church you will enjoy a fine dining Italian dinner while being serenaded by violins and surrounded by religious artists. This is the sister restaurant to Hacienda San Angel.
52 locals recommend
La Cappella
363 B C. MiramarWith a spectacular view of the church you will enjoy a fine dining Italian dinner while being serenaded by violins and surrounded by religious artists. This is the sister restaurant to Hacienda San Angel.
Worth the Uber ride to get to this restaurant in an authentic neighbourhood.
7 locals recommend
D' Cortés
222 C. Vía LácteaWorth the Uber ride to get to this restaurant in an authentic neighbourhood.
My favorite place to celebrate a special occasion. Enjoy fine dining on the beach while watching the sunset.
474 locals recommend
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoMy favorite place to celebrate a special occasion. Enjoy fine dining on the beach while watching the sunset.
Things To Do
Every Wednesday evening across the River Cuale in the Centro neighbourhood you can take in the art walk. The galleries are open 6 to 10 pm and many serve refreshments.
Corsica Galería de Arte
756 Calle Gpe. SánchezEnjoy the spectacular 360 degree views of the city, bay and mountains from this free lookout. Must be fit to climb the steep hills and steps.
140 locals recommend
Mirador La Cruz Del Cerro Stairs And Trolly
LB AbasoloEnjoy the spectacular 360 degree views of the city, bay and mountains from this free lookout. Must be fit to climb the steep hills and steps.
Sunsets
If you want a change from our rooftop visit the Sky Bar at the Pinnacle Residences for their happy hour and sunset.
14 locals recommend
Resorts by Pinnacle
180 PúlpitoIf you want a change from our rooftop visit the Sky Bar at the Pinnacle Residences for their happy hour and sunset.
Shopping
Excellent terracotta and glassware located at the end of the malecon.
6 locals recommend
Alfareria Tlaquepague
1100 Av MéxicoExcellent terracotta and glassware located at the end of the malecon.
Casa Oaxaca Art & Home Decor
377 Aquiles SerdánShop hear for textiles.
Mundo de Cristal
Shop here for glassware.
Missing the mall? This mall has a cinema ant the Liverpool department store which is similar to Macys or The Bay.
245 locals recommend
Galerias Vallarta Shopping Mall
2920 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioMissing the mall? This mall has a cinema ant the Liverpool department store which is similar to Macys or The Bay.