Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Drinks & Nightlife
Live Music- Salsa dancing. An energetic and bustling place right on the Malecon. They are known for their mojitos. The food is nice with a great ocean view- you can even see the fireworks at night. The menu is classic Cuban food at a very fair price. Make sure to ask for a sharpie to leave your mark!
154 locals recommend
La Bodeguita del Medio
858 Paseo Díaz OrdazLive Music- Salsa dancing. An energetic and bustling place right on the Malecon. They are known for their mojitos. The food is nice with a great ocean view- you can even see the fireworks at night. The menu is classic Cuban food at a very fair price. Make sure to ask for a sharpie to leave your mark!
Breezy, Beach Dive bar with good, affordable drinks and a good dj spinning top tunes. A great place to kick off your night out or end it....or to post up and stay awhile. Fire Dancer and restaurant Barracuda is next door. CASH ONLY
79 locals recommend
El Solar
1294 ParaguayBreezy, Beach Dive bar with good, affordable drinks and a good dj spinning top tunes. A great place to kick off your night out or end it....or to post up and stay awhile. Fire Dancer and restaurant Barracuda is next door. CASH ONLY
Distrito 5
2468 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioNight Life- hookah and drinks
Mr. Flamingo
247 Lázaro CárdenasNight Life, always a great DJ- gay scene
Mandala Puerto Vallarta
633 Paseo Díaz OrdazNightclub
Bar Morelos Mezcaleria
589 MorelosDrinks and hookah- night life
Bar La Santa Club
N° 24C- 08 Cra. 75night club
Zoo Bar
630 Paseo Díaz Ordaznight club
El Colibri Cocktail Bar
582 Morelosnice nighttime vibes
Restaurants
Fave restaurants of mine and past guests
Beautiful View, amazing service- new as of 2019. Classic Mexican food Veggie, seafood and meat options available. CASH ONLY
20 locals recommend
Meño's Place
348 C. HondurasBeautiful View, amazing service- new as of 2019. Classic Mexican food Veggie, seafood and meat options available. CASH ONLY
AMAZING view- you'd never know it was there- hidden in a basic looking hotel. The service here is great- I love their veggie and meat lasagna- nice wine list and fresh baked bread. Wood fire that makes great pizzas too! Fragele salad also recommend
61 locals recommend
La Traviata
309 Calle HondurasAMAZING view- you'd never know it was there- hidden in a basic looking hotel. The service here is great- I love their veggie and meat lasagna- nice wine list and fresh baked bread. Wood fire that makes great pizzas too! Fragele salad also recommend
The pics listed here really don't do El Patio justice. Their food is so flavorful and fresh- pretty patio to enjoy your meal. They also can deliver breakfast to my guests. Open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday. CASH ONLY
El Patio
419 San SalvadorThe pics listed here really don't do El Patio justice. Their food is so flavorful and fresh- pretty patio to enjoy your meal. They also can deliver breakfast to my guests. Open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday. CASH ONLY
I LOVE Bonito Kitchen. GORGEOUS ambiance. Nice to get off the tourist track and venture away from tacos. Vietnemese fusion. Pho on Saturdays , dumplings, potstickers, delish and beautiful craft cocktails.
37 locals recommend
Bonito Kitchen, Tules
325 De Los TulesI LOVE Bonito Kitchen. GORGEOUS ambiance. Nice to get off the tourist track and venture away from tacos. Vietnemese fusion. Pho on Saturdays , dumplings, potstickers, delish and beautiful craft cocktails.
Home of Elizabeth Taylor. GORGEOUS space. Very popular for brunch I am not a fan of buffet style brunch but it's worth it for the elegant ambiance
23 locals recommend
Casa Kimberly Vallarta
445 C. ZaragozaHome of Elizabeth Taylor. GORGEOUS space. Very popular for brunch I am not a fan of buffet style brunch but it's worth it for the elegant ambiance
Beautiful VIEW- amazing Paellas and Tapas- lots of veggie options
171 locals recommend
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosBeautiful VIEW- amazing Paellas and Tapas- lots of veggie options
LOVE this place- such unique flavors BEAUTIFUL SPACE AMAZING SERVICE
17 locals recommend
Merida Grill comida yucateca
210 Venustiano CarranzaLOVE this place- such unique flavors BEAUTIFUL SPACE AMAZING SERVICE
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloA tourist and local fave- great food AMAZING SERVICE
Probably the most unique culinary experience in Vallarta- Chef Meno is fab- AMAZING experience
45 locals recommend
Barrio Bistro
305 C. EspañaProbably the most unique culinary experience in Vallarta- Chef Meno is fab- AMAZING experience
hidden off the menu surf and turf platter gotta ask for it- thank me later
201 locals recommend
Café de Olla
168 Basilio Badillohidden off the menu surf and turf platter gotta ask for it- thank me later
Florios Downtown
amazing pizza and other great food. excellent service
Pipis
804 Calle Gpe. Sánchezclassic mexican food, lots of tourists- nice ambiance nice music
Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezELEGANT
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 Púlpitobeach front dining- guests love it
El Arrayan
344 Calle AllendeMy guests like this place
Yeo Sushi & Bar
260 Av Fluvial Vallartagood sushi in vallarta
really good chinese food less than a minute from house I LOVE their veggie rice noodles
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Fei Long
378 San Salvadorreally good chinese food less than a minute from house I LOVE their veggie rice noodles
Vista Grill
102 Púlpitobeach front dining
walk thru the park and find the line of stands they make these amazing shrimp burritos so insanely good
La Burrita Marinera
walk thru the park and find the line of stands they make these amazing shrimp burritos so insanely good
La Forchetta
317 De Los Tulespizza off the beaten track cute location
Ocean Grill Vallarta
stunning views! a hidden gem
La Cata - Café Bistró
519 Calle Prisciliano SánchezBest Saturday morning pancakes!
Lamara
108 HamburgoBeautiful ceviches and Sashimi
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloAmazing Pastor Tacos
Beachfront dining, seafood, good drinks, great place to watch the sunset- firedancer- el solar bar next door. Cash only. My recommendation to guests their first day exploring the hood.
167 locals recommend
El Barracuda
1290 ParaguayBeachfront dining, seafood, good drinks, great place to watch the sunset- firedancer- el solar bar next door. Cash only. My recommendation to guests their first day exploring the hood.
Hot Mamma's Whiskey Kitchen PV
694 Avenida Francisco Villathe chicken sandwich
Caribbean Cuisine
130 Aldanacaa special hidden gem
La Tosca Trattoria da Gaetano
323 C. Españanice vibes cute date place
Pavlova Pasteleria
142 C. Pavo Realcakes!
Loncheria Tita
350 San Salvadorfresh squeezed juices and homemade lunch
Veggie and Vegan
for the meatless
Charcoal waffles, sandwiches, salads, spring rolls, homemade almond milk lattes, vegan icecream, fresh juices and smoothies- I wide variety of options to choose from. I love it. Less than a 10 minute walk
Mon- Saturday 8 am - 4pm. CASH ONLY
34 locals recommend
The Green Place Mx
309 C. HondurasCharcoal waffles, sandwiches, salads, spring rolls, homemade almond milk lattes, vegan icecream, fresh juices and smoothies- I wide variety of options to choose from. I love it. Less than a 10 minute walk
Mon- Saturday 8 am - 4pm. CASH ONLY
Def my top recommendation. AMAZING veggie lasagna- great salads and pizzas and nice wine list too.
26 locals recommend
Veggitalia
172 CoronaDef my top recommendation. AMAZING veggie lasagna- great salads and pizzas and nice wine list too.
An organic restaurant and grocery store. I love this place. The food is very delish healthy and affordable, They have different specials everyday. I really go for their homemade cookies- they are so good. They always have organic meat too and good fresh organic produce that is hard to find in Vallarta.
22 locals recommend
Organic Select México
169 FranciaAn organic restaurant and grocery store. I love this place. The food is very delish healthy and affordable, They have different specials everyday. I really go for their homemade cookies- they are so good. They always have organic meat too and good fresh organic produce that is hard to find in Vallarta.
They have a LOT of great options- nice to see another little off the beaten path of Vallarta too. I've had so many things here- everything has been amazing- the smoothies and juices are amazing too
Playa Detox
519 Calle Prisciliano SánchezThey have a LOT of great options- nice to see another little off the beaten path of Vallarta too. I've had so many things here- everything has been amazing- the smoothies and juices are amazing too
Planeta Vegetariano
270 IturbideAlot my guests love this place.
Restaurant Vegetariano Mary
1297 C. HondurasA close walk , many of my guest love this place
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosEXCELLENT VEGGIE PAELLA and lots of veggie tapas
Salud Super Food
534-A Olas Altashealthy food!
Barra Light
134 C. Rodolfo Gómezlots of healthy options
chinese restaurant 1 minute walk- I love their veggie rice noodles
8 locals recommend
Restaurante Fei Long
378 San Salvadorchinese restaurant 1 minute walk- I love their veggie rice noodles
Jerusalem Express Restaurants
368 Venustiano Carranzamiddle eastern vegan and veggie
Coffee Shops
Best Coffee Shops
Hands down fave coffee in Vallarta. Sourced from a local farm, roasted on site. SO smooth- it's addicting for sure. The owner Wenses and his partner Julie are some of my fave people!
Cafe Oro Verde
1373 ColombiaHands down fave coffee in Vallarta. Sourced from a local farm, roasted on site. SO smooth- it's addicting for sure. The owner Wenses and his partner Julie are some of my fave people!
Cafe Mangatta
Super cute cafe with great coffee by the stadium- tell the owner Nayeli Gabby sent you
Day trips and passes
Day pool passes, beach clubs and daytime adventures
Love this hotel, such a beautiful space. Great little restuarant and good drinks. You can get a day pass and lounge at the pool....only if they aren't too booked with their own guests.
San Trópico
161 FlamingosLove this hotel, such a beautiful space. Great little restuarant and good drinks. You can get a day pass and lounge at the pool....only if they aren't too booked with their own guests.
Definitely a hot spot- you can hike or take a boat. Call ahead to make reservation- they are known to act Hollywood and not let people in without a reservation. If you do get to enjoy this place, you will probably dream about it for years to come. Just everything about it is a vibe. Great food and drinks too. I love this place to lounge all day. Very blue water beaches too
47 locals recommend
Casitas Maraika
1 Las AnimasDefinitely a hot spot- you can hike or take a boat. Call ahead to make reservation- they are known to act Hollywood and not let people in without a reservation. If you do get to enjoy this place, you will probably dream about it for years to come. Just everything about it is a vibe. Great food and drinks too. I love this place to lounge all day. Very blue water beaches too
Take the bus to Walmart and you can transfer to another bus that will take you to Sayulita. It's about an hour and very inexpensive
350 locals recommend
Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónTake the bus to Walmart and you can transfer to another bus that will take you to Sayulita. It's about an hour and very inexpensive
I love going to Bucerias- just a different vibe out of bustling PuertoVallarta. A 45 min bus ride. Catch bus at terminal on Brasil street between Guatemala ad Brasilia.
when there visit
Luna Luna and Sukha Beach House
174 locals recommend
Bucerías
I love going to Bucerias- just a different vibe out of bustling PuertoVallarta. A 45 min bus ride. Catch bus at terminal on Brasil street between Guatemala ad Brasilia.
when there visit
Luna Luna and Sukha Beach House
50 min water taxi ride
guests recommend cafe Bahia for fresh organic food located at the village dock and Yelapa Oasis by the river for a great banana smoothie
173 locals recommend
Yelapa
50 min water taxi ride
guests recommend cafe Bahia for fresh organic food located at the village dock and Yelapa Oasis by the river for a great banana smoothie
Quimixto
Quimixtohorseback riding to the Waterfalls-
CENOTE- just be warned it's expensive to go and I think you only get like 15 minutes- many people go for the pics- its a hidden beach under water- google cenote for better pic and idea- pretty cool
27 locals recommend
Islas Marietas
CENOTE- just be warned it's expensive to go and I think you only get like 15 minutes- many people go for the pics- its a hidden beach under water- google cenote for better pic and idea- pretty cool
San Sebastián
guests love it
Sunday Brunch includes day pass to the pool.
7 locals recommend
Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center
999 Boulevard Francisco Medina AscencioSunday Brunch includes day pass to the pool.
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
435 Paseo La Marina Norteday pass
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments
1301 Av Méxicoday pass
Bars
guest faves
Bar Paisas
179 Lázaro CárdenasPúlpito 116
116 PúlpitoBeaches
My fave beaches
the closest beach walking distance- rocky not the best for swimming but nice to walk and chill and watch the sunset. Little beach clubs up and down where you can rent an umbrella or beach chair
23 locals recommend
Camarones Beach
the closest beach walking distance- rocky not the best for swimming but nice to walk and chill and watch the sunset. Little beach clubs up and down where you can rent an umbrella or beach chair
blue water nice for swimming you can rent an umbrella and get a fresh coconut
8 locals recommend
Playas Gemelas Puerto Vallarta
blue water nice for swimming you can rent an umbrella and get a fresh coconut
Conchas Chinas Beach
blue water nice to swim in- one of my faves for a beach day