Jennifer’s Guidebook to Puerto Penasco
Food scene
Margarita Mermaids
The best margaritas and fried chicken!
Love the beach vide and great for families in the daytime hours. Night is for adults:). Gorgeous beach, bingo, dancing, great food.
66 locals recommend
Manny's Beach Club
S/N Av. CoahuilaLove the beach vide and great for families in the daytime hours. Night is for adults:). Gorgeous beach, bingo, dancing, great food.
The New Mexican
Amazing food and service -close to the property.
Monday night 2 for one burgers- amazing. On Thursdays, Gingo Bingo (make a reservation).
13 locals recommend
Colins Cantina
Boulevard Costa DiamanteMonday night 2 for one burgers- amazing. On Thursdays, Gingo Bingo (make a reservation).
Tekila Bar
22-C Circunvalación y o Malecón KinoTry the mini tacos and margaritas
The best place to pick up grilled whole chicken and all the sides to bring home.
46 locals recommend
Pollos Lucas
The best place to pick up grilled whole chicken and all the sides to bring home.
Rodeo Drive for shopping and then stop in the Mariachis bar and restaurant. The food is wonderful, and atmosphere is so fun.
Mariachis Puerto Vallarta
Rodeo Drive for shopping and then stop in the Mariachis bar and restaurant. The food is wonderful, and atmosphere is so fun.
Museum
This is awesome for kids and adults - open on Fridays, but always check to be sure as they may open other days.
8 locals recommend
Seashell Museum
375 C. Ramón FigueroaThis is awesome for kids and adults - open on Fridays, but always check to be sure as they may open other days.
I love yoga!
Del Sol
Del SolYoga with Adrianna on the weekends. Great beach walk to get there!
A good cheap drink
I love this dive bar (I mean that respectfully!). Cheap drinks and you really feel like you are in MX!
8 locals recommend
Pitaya Bar
I love this dive bar (I mean that respectfully!). Cheap drinks and you really feel like you are in MX!
Sightseeing
This is the most fun ever! Great for kids and adults. You can shop, dance, taste some amazing margaritas, BBQ, Mexican food and much more. This is a seasonal event, running the 1st and 3rd Saturday, October through May.
Mermaid's Market
Sonoyta - Puerto PeñascoThis is the most fun ever! Great for kids and adults. You can shop, dance, taste some amazing margaritas, BBQ, Mexican food and much more. This is a seasonal event, running the 1st and 3rd Saturday, October through May.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Family type restaurants are much more affordable/excellent
Negrita
La Curva
What to pack
Bottled water, water shoes
Be sure and pack any of your medication, especially over the counter items you may need readily available. Bottled water, sunscreen and special snacks you may not be able to find locally.