Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
Archie's Wok
130 Francisca RodríguezGreat Latin & Thai fusion blend.
Former home of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor a/k/a Iguana Restaurant. Fusion, Mexican flare. Romantic, beautiful setting. Make reservations and ask to sit in the main dining area. They have live group singers who come by and serenade you. It's quite lovely. You can also sit to the side of the main dining area, you will still hear the singers and they will come by. Easy taxi/Uber ride.
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Casa Kimberly Vallarta
445 C. ZaragozaFormer home of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor a/k/a Iguana Restaurant. Fusion, Mexican flare. Romantic, beautiful setting. Make reservations and ask to sit in the main dining area. They have live group singers who come by and serenade you. It's quite lovely. You can also sit to the side of the main dining area, you will still hear the singers and they will come by. Easy taxi/Uber ride.
Gorgeous, romantic view -- go about 30 minutes before sunset. Take pictures before entering the restaurant in front of the old steeple. The staff will help you. The Italian food here is very good and generous (not spectacular) but honestly the view and atmosphere here will more than make up for it. Ask to sit in main dining room and you will sit in front of the steeple again, which will light up at night. It's just breathtaking to sit here and enjoy the company of people you are with. You won't regret it! This is the sister restaurant to Casa Kimberly.
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La Cappella
363 B C. MiramarGorgeous, romantic view -- go about 30 minutes before sunset. Take pictures before entering the restaurant in front of the old steeple. The staff will help you. The Italian food here is very good and generous (not spectacular) but honestly the view and atmosphere here will more than make up for it. Ask to sit in main dining room and you will sit in front of the steeple again, which will light up at night. It's just breathtaking to sit here and enjoy the company of people you are with. You won't regret it! This is the sister restaurant to Casa Kimberly.
French, Mexican, Modern Fare. Ask to sit in the jungle area with running waterfalls and ponds. It is a very cool experience.
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Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezFrench, Mexican, Modern Fare. Ask to sit in the jungle area with running waterfalls and ponds. It is a very cool experience.
Fabulous, reasonably priced tacos. VERY BUSY. You will wait for a table depending on time of day.
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Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloFabulous, reasonably priced tacos. VERY BUSY. You will wait for a table depending on time of day.
Fusion, Mexican flare, International. There are three seating tiers to this oceanfront restaurant (inside, just outside, and beach). If you get here before sunset, ask to sit on the beach (yes, on the beach) and you will not regret it. Take a sweater. Order a margarita, pina colada, rose. Some dishes are excellent, while others are merely good but it is the view and music in the background that make it memorable. Portions are usually generous, but the place is not cheap. It can accommodate large groups and the service is well suited for it. This is the sister restaurant to next door El Dorado (similar food).
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La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoFusion, Mexican flare, International. There are three seating tiers to this oceanfront restaurant (inside, just outside, and beach). If you get here before sunset, ask to sit on the beach (yes, on the beach) and you will not regret it. Take a sweater. Order a margarita, pina colada, rose. Some dishes are excellent, while others are merely good but it is the view and music in the background that make it memorable. Portions are usually generous, but the place is not cheap. It can accommodate large groups and the service is well suited for it. This is the sister restaurant to next door El Dorado (similar food).
Vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Very reasonable. Excellent buffet. Non-vegetarians will also like this place.
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Planeta Vegetariano
270 IturbideVegetarian and vegan restaurant. Very reasonable. Excellent buffet. Non-vegetarians will also like this place.
Fabulous, reasonably priced Mexican flare food. Good portions. Very busy. Expect to wait a little for a table.
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Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloFabulous, reasonably priced Mexican flare food. Good portions. Very busy. Expect to wait a little for a table.
Very fun, lively atmosphere. Mexican and Tex-Mex food, including fajitas, lots of seafood dishes, chimichangas, burritos, and also traditional Mexican dishes. Be entertained with live Mexican music. Large portions. Huge margaritas. Great for big groups of adults, birthdays, etc. Children will love this spot too. Attentive and welcoming staff.
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Pipis
804 Calle Gpe. SánchezVery fun, lively atmosphere. Mexican and Tex-Mex food, including fajitas, lots of seafood dishes, chimichangas, burritos, and also traditional Mexican dishes. Be entertained with live Mexican music. Large portions. Huge margaritas. Great for big groups of adults, birthdays, etc. Children will love this spot too. Attentive and welcoming staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
It’s hard to find a better bar with pool on the beach....
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Blue Chairs Beach Club Restaurant & Bar
169 MalecónIt’s hard to find a better bar with pool on the beach....
Essentials
Good selection but try Costco for large purchases.
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Mini Super Amapas
215 AmapasGood selection but try Costco for large purchases.