Dining in Puerto Vallarta
FOOD SCENE PUERTO VALLARTA 2023
Puerto Vallarta is a food lovers paradise, from world class gourmet restaurants to simple taco stands. Puerto Vallarta is famous for the inspiring gourmet food options, which is impressive given all the other notable assets. If you are a Foodie there are 2 important celebrations, the Gourmet Festival held in November every year and Restaurant Week(s) starting in May every year. Please see below a list of our favorite Food venues from Taco stands to the most applauded fancy experiences. If you know of a great restaurant, we have not mentioned please share with us.
LOS MUERTOS BREWING COMPANY: open-air sports bar. Beer brewed on site, Best Pizza in town, various promotions during the day. Good place to see sports, upstairs a bit quieter. Corner of Lazaro Cardenas & Constitution Streets, open lunch & dinner daily. Website & FB
Address: L. Cardenas #302. Tel 222 0308 http://losmuertosbrewing.com
**JOE JACKS FISH SHACK: Open air on rooftop terrace casual, great food from fish tacos, Niçoise Salad, hamburgers & steak. Daily lunch & dinner
Address: Basilio Badillo #212 street, 2 blocks from Los Muertos Beach.
Tel 222 2099 https://joejackspv.com
BRAVO: Great food, service & value. Tuesday thru Saturday 5-11:30 pm. Reservations a good idea as it is very popular & small space.
Address: Francisco I. Madero 263(322) 222-0339 Cash only. https://bravospv.com
BARCELONA TAPAS: open air rooftop restaurant known for breathtaking views a great sunset option. Spanish menu with Tapas & Paella, live music some nights
Location is hillside above north end of Malecon, Calle Matamoras 906. The taxi drivers know it
DAQUIRI DICKS ON THE BEACH: the best of the classic Daquiri Dicks if you are a long-time fan, with some new details to make you love it even more. The Menu favorites are still offered with some exciting new options, great service.
EL DORADO: Beachfront open air, Daytime El Dorado, evening the chef from Vista Grill is in the kitchen. Located Beachfront on Los Muertos beach since the mid 1960’s this local icon remains popular.
Address: Pulpito 102 Los Muertos Beach, Tel 223-5568 Hours daily 11:00 am to 11:00pm https://www.eldoradopvr.com
**TRIO: on a quiet side street near the Cathedral of Guadalupe, charming European atmosphere, international menu & great service.
Address: Guerrero # 264. Tel 222-2196 http://www.triopv.com
LA PALAPA: Beachfront open air, elegant tropical gourmet, dine on the beach or under a giant Palapa, Latin jazz as a backdrop. One of the best sunset locations & great people watching Day time beach club.
Address: Pulpito 105-3 Los Muertos Beach, Tel 222 5225 Hours daily 8:30 am to 11:30pm Reserve thru open table. https://www.lapalapapv.com
HACIENDA SAN ANGEL: Open air, In the Boutique hotel same name, hillside above the Cathedral of Guadalupe in the historic Zone, a must see for décor, spectacular view from the restaurant with Mariachis on Tuesdays and Fridays
Address: Miramar #336 Tel 222-2692. http://www.haciendasanangel.com
LA CAPELLA: open air with breathtaking views across the Crown of the Cathedral of Guadalupe and out to the Bay of Banderas. Exquisite old-world décor, Italian Menu & great service. Address: Miramar #363 B Tel 322 688 6269
CAFÉ DES ARTISTES: French nouveau cuisine, fabulous atmosphere. Constantini Bar for martinis and special coffees, ask about the Chef’s Signature menu.
Address: Guadalupe Sanchez & Leona Vicario St. Tel 222-3228
LA IGUANA (CASA KIMBERLEY) The hotel is the original home of Elizabeth Taylor when she lived in Puerto Vallarta during filming of The Night of the Iguana, her & Richard Burton had a tumultuous relationship with Richard Burton, they had homes across the street from each other connected by a bridge over the street, a copy of the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. Puerto Vallarta was very popular with the mid 1960’s Jetset, with many Hollywood celebrities having homes in this area.
Open air, great food and service, NOTE RESERVATIONS are a must.
Address: Calle Zaragoza #445 Tel 222-1336 http://casakimberly.com
VEGAN /VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS:
VEGETARIAN PLANET: one of the first dedicated Vegetarian Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, offering a very impressive buffet option including everything from some of the best Agua Fria made with fresh seasonal fruits/veg etc to Vegan Ceviche a long-time favorite made from soy
Unique location on a side street only accessible by foot, classic old-style décor. Offers a breakfast buffet or Lunch/dinner closes at 10pm. Address Calle Iturbide # 270 a few blocks from the cathedral of Guadalupe up the stairs.
THE GREEN PLACE: Menu includes Veggie Burgers, lots of great smoothies, breakfasts and Veggie Nachos to eat in or take out. Location in 5 de Dic Calle Honduras #309
ADVENTURE FOOD SCENE: taco stands, Taco Tours and much more
PEPE’S TACO’S: 9 blocks North of the Malecon, with a breathtaking view of the gas station. The food is famous, especially the grilled tacos al pastor and al carbon with the best in fresh salsas & handmade tortillas. Basic bar, no desserts, just great tacos. Open 4pm to 4am
TAKON MARLIN: PERU 1229 about 9 blocks North of the Malecon, another location in front of the Airport. The best seafood burritos in this part of Mexico with a special green salsa that is the secret recipe of the owner. Open 2-9PM daily except Mondays.
MARISMA: Basilio Badillo & Naranjo in Old Town and in Marina Vallarta. Outdoor street stand making the best fresh ceviche in Vallarta, also known for their shrimp tacos. Serving a variety of seafood including calamari and crab served in a fresh handmade tortilla. Exceptional salsa, be sure to try to the green salsa. Open for lunch only, closed Mondays.
FOOD TOURS
VALLARTA FOOD TOURS: the original now offering so many different options from the classic, Taco lovers, Vegan & Mex-ology Tequila Tasting. Everyone who has done a tour raves about it.
VALLARTA EATS: varies walking tours of the town including tacos and food related
