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Favorite Dinner Joints ($$$ or $$$$)
Excellent restaurant serving a wide array of dishes (steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more). Warm, intimate setting but casual. Relaxed dress code but most folks wear a nice t-shirt or collared shirt. Two minute walk from Casa Encanto! The owners also have an EXCELLENT Thai restaurant directly next door called Siam Thai. Slightly more casual but the food is awesome! ($$$)
74 locals recommend
Bravos Restaurant Bar
263 C. Fco. I. MaderoExcellent restaurant serving a wide array of dishes (steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more). Warm, intimate setting but casual. Relaxed dress code but most folks wear a nice t-shirt or collared shirt. Two minute walk from Casa Encanto! The owners also have an EXCELLENT Thai restaurant directly next door called Siam Thai. Slightly more casual but the food is awesome! ($$$)
On every "Best of PV' list for dinner. Great for special occasions. T-shirts in a pinch, but collared shirt is best. Located in "Centro" but only 7 minutes by cab or a 20 minute walk. ($$$$)
192 locals recommend
Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezOn every "Best of PV' list for dinner. Great for special occasions. T-shirts in a pinch, but collared shirt is best. Located in "Centro" but only 7 minutes by cab or a 20 minute walk. ($$$$)
Located within "Casa Kimberly" which used to be the home to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Contemporary Mexican cuisine in a romantic setting with beautiful views. Another "Best of PV" choice! ($$$$)
44 locals recommend
The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar
445 C. ZaragozaLocated within "Casa Kimberly" which used to be the home to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Contemporary Mexican cuisine in a romantic setting with beautiful views. Another "Best of PV" choice! ($$$$)
One of my favorites in town. Serves contemporary Mexican and International cuisine. Gorgeous views of PV in a warm, intimate, open-air setting. ($$$$)
52 locals recommend
La Cappella
363 B C. MiramarOne of my favorites in town. Serves contemporary Mexican and International cuisine. Gorgeous views of PV in a warm, intimate, open-air setting. ($$$$)
Excellent tapas restaurant located in "Centro". Best time to book is to catch the sunset. Definitely call ahead for reservations or try Open Table! ($$$)
171 locals recommend
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosExcellent tapas restaurant located in "Centro". Best time to book is to catch the sunset. Definitely call ahead for reservations or try Open Table! ($$$)
Excellent restaurant located on the beach. Patio or seating directly on the beach. Great for groups and celebrations or a dinner just for two. 10 minute walk. ($$$)
474 locals recommend
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoExcellent restaurant located on the beach. Patio or seating directly on the beach. Great for groups and celebrations or a dinner just for two. 10 minute walk. ($$$)
Favorite breakfast joints
Local breakfast joints with great breakfasts and reasonable prices
Great local place with a delicious breakfast and excellent coffee. Tucked back a few blocks in the local neighborhood.
23 locals recommend
Mi Cafe Restaurant & Coffee Shop
505 C. Fco. I. MaderoGreat local place with a delicious breakfast and excellent coffee. Tucked back a few blocks in the local neighborhood.
Considered the "best breakfast" joint in Old Town by many folks. Definitely worth a trip!
157 locals recommend
Coco's Kitchen
Considered the "best breakfast" joint in Old Town by many folks. Definitely worth a trip!
Great healthy choice for breakfast. Also has vegetarian options, smoothies, salads and tofu bowls!
81 locals recommend
Salud Super Food
534-A Olas AltasGreat healthy choice for breakfast. Also has vegetarian options, smoothies, salads and tofu bowls!
Great local spot with a friendly staff and tasty breakfast. Ask for Daily Specials that may not be on the menu!
Azul Bistro
Great local spot with a friendly staff and tasty breakfast. Ask for Daily Specials that may not be on the menu!
Cheap(er) Eats ($/$$)
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloNeighborhood favorite. Usually a line! ($)
Excellent local restaurant with vibrant dinner setting and great regional menu. Perfect for a celebration. Usually live music. ($$)
17 locals recommend
Merida Grill comida yucateca
210 Venustiano CarranzaExcellent local restaurant with vibrant dinner setting and great regional menu. Perfect for a celebration. Usually live music. ($$)
Somewhat of a tourist trap but good margaritas and giant portions. Very friendly crowd at the bar and loud music. Easy spot where you never need a reservation! ($$)
72 locals recommend
Margarita Grill
321 Pino SuárezSomewhat of a tourist trap but good margaritas and giant portions. Very friendly crowd at the bar and loud music. Easy spot where you never need a reservation! ($$)
Tacos Revolucion
485 Olas AltasGreat taco joint on Olas Altas. A step above the rest! ($)
A great option to Pancho's Tacos. Many folks actually prefer this place nearby!
17 locals recommend
Sonorita Olas Altas
232 Pino SuárezA great option to Pancho's Tacos. Many folks actually prefer this place nearby!
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant. Friendly owners and staff with great daily specials including a brick oven for authentic pizzas! Extremely casual. ($$)
23 locals recommend
L´Angolo di Napoli
128 MorelosGreat neighborhood Italian restaurant. Friendly owners and staff with great daily specials including a brick oven for authentic pizzas! Extremely casual. ($$)
Local Attraction
Great Saturday market with local artisans, food vendors and music. November through mid-May. TIP: The BBQ vendor is TO DIE FOR!! (get the ribs)
75 locals recommend
Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasGreat Saturday market with local artisans, food vendors and music. November through mid-May. TIP: The BBQ vendor is TO DIE FOR!! (get the ribs)
A great excursion if you need something to do other than the beach. Very highly acclaimed with an excellent lunch restaurant onsite.
187 locals recommend
Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadA great excursion if you need something to do other than the beach. Very highly acclaimed with an excellent lunch restaurant onsite.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
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Ways to save
Always decline the conversion when using local ATMs
When using a local ATM, the machine will ask if you want to use a local conversion from pesos to dollars. ALWAYS answer NO. The conversion rate is terrible and the difference goes directly to the bank!
Getting around
Ubers are usually plentiful if it's not peak season
Hailing an Uber is easy. The cars/drivers are registered, there won't be confusion on where you are going and no need for cash. They are usually cheaper than a taxi too!