Puerto Vallarta Welcome Guide
Food scene
6 min walk. C. Ecuador 1071, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This place is called “Restaurant Bar Ah Caramba!” (it won’t allow me to edit this incorrect spelling because it’s autofilled) and is only a couple of blocks from The View House with the same stunning views. It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and our number one choice for amazing seafood in the neighborhood. We enjoyed the lobster and the red snapper. The servants are very large and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Drinks are very good as well!
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Restaurant Bar AH Carambabc
1071 C. Ecuador6 min walk. C. Ecuador 1071, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This place is called “Restaurant Bar Ah Caramba!” (it won’t allow me to edit this incorrect spelling because it’s autofilled) and is only a couple of blocks from The View House with the same stunning views. It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset and our number one choice for amazing seafood in the neighborhood. We enjoyed the lobster and the red snapper. The servants are very large and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Drinks are very good as well!
5 min walk. C. Honduras 348, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is a lovely little Mexican restaurant with a huge rooftop dining space and great views of the ocean! Almost every night they have AMAZING live music and the ambience is just wonderful. We love the fajitas and think they have the best refried beans around.
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Meño's Place
348 C. Honduras5 min walk. C. Honduras 348, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is a lovely little Mexican restaurant with a huge rooftop dining space and great views of the ocean! Almost every night they have AMAZING live music and the ambience is just wonderful. We love the fajitas and think they have the best refried beans around.
10 min walk. Paraguay 1290, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is an institution. Popular with tourists and locals and right on the beach! Very close to our place. Yummy Mexican food and terrific margs. Dig your feet in the sand while you eat on the beach or sit up on the patio. Sometimes you will even be treated with a fire performer!
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El Barracuda
1290 Paraguay10 min walk. Paraguay 1290, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is an institution. Popular with tourists and locals and right on the beach! Very close to our place. Yummy Mexican food and terrific margs. Dig your feet in the sand while you eat on the beach or sit up on the patio. Sometimes you will even be treated with a fire performer!
5 min walk. C. Honduras 309-Quinto piso, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is one of the top Italian restaurants in all of PV and it’s just steps from our place. Truly incredible food, great views, great service and a separate kid play area. Enter through the elevator at the back of the front entrance.
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La Traviata
309 Calle Honduras5 min walk. C. Honduras 309-Quinto piso, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is one of the top Italian restaurants in all of PV and it’s just steps from our place. Truly incredible food, great views, great service and a separate kid play area. Enter through the elevator at the back of the front entrance.
5 min walk. San Salvador 419, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This place is one of our very favorites. It’s a huge outdoor patio with the most expansive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is good! Everything is cheap! We could eat here for every meal and be perfectly satisfied. You must add this to your list!
El Patio
419 San Salvador5 min walk. San Salvador 419, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This place is one of our very favorites. It’s a huge outdoor patio with the most expansive menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything is good! Everything is cheap! We could eat here for every meal and be perfectly satisfied. You must add this to your list!
10 min walk. Av México 1358, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Cozy, amazing Mexican restaurant in the heart of 5 de on the main drag. The waiters are so nice and do amazing performances with food at the tables. Margs are HUGE and tasty and the food is delivered quickly and is on point. We really loved the funky, fun atmosphere as well. Sometimes there is also live music, although there was no one playing last time we went. We haven’t tried breakfast, but we heard it is very good as well.
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El Andariego - Restaurante & Bar.
1358 Av México10 min walk. Av México 1358, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Cozy, amazing Mexican restaurant in the heart of 5 de on the main drag. The waiters are so nice and do amazing performances with food at the tables. Margs are HUGE and tasty and the food is delivered quickly and is on point. We really loved the funky, fun atmosphere as well. Sometimes there is also live music, although there was no one playing last time we went. We haven’t tried breakfast, but we heard it is very good as well.
12 min walk or 5 min drive. Located in Centro. C. Matamoros 906, Centro, 48300. This is a special restaurant for a special occasion with breathtaking views and an amazing menu. It’s small and on a rooftop so reservations are a must. Everything here is great. Enjoy the fireworks from your table! This is one of the best restaurants in all of PV!
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Barcelona Tapas
906 C. Matamoros12 min walk or 5 min drive. Located in Centro. C. Matamoros 906, Centro, 48300. This is a special restaurant for a special occasion with breathtaking views and an amazing menu. It’s small and on a rooftop so reservations are a must. Everything here is great. Enjoy the fireworks from your table! This is one of the best restaurants in all of PV!
7 minute walk. C. Honduras 218, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Amazing breakfasts and lunches. Fresh smoothies and juices, Vegetarian options. Best Chilaquiles in the town! HIGHLY recommended by other guests!!!
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Calmate Cafe
218 C. Honduras7 minute walk. C. Honduras 218, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Amazing breakfasts and lunches. Fresh smoothies and juices, Vegetarian options. Best Chilaquiles in the town! HIGHLY recommended by other guests!!!
8 min walk right near the beach. Puerto Vallarta, Venezuela 137, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is a favorite restaurant for many people. It’s a bit expensive and the ambience isn’t great but the food is good. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ribs are also incredible and shrimp & grits are to die for!
Layla's Restaurante
8 min walk right near the beach. Puerto Vallarta, Venezuela 137, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. This is a favorite restaurant for many people. It’s a bit expensive and the ambience isn’t great but the food is good. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ribs are also incredible and shrimp & grits are to die for!
10 min walk. Av México 1052, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Amazing margaritas and food. Breakfasts are also delicious. Great value and friendly service. This is a place you will want to go back to again and again!
Mabel's Cocina
1052 Avenida México10 min walk. Av México 1052, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Amazing margaritas and food. Breakfasts are also delicious. Great value and friendly service. This is a place you will want to go back to again and again!
10 min walk. C. Honduras 115, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Top-rated pizza in all of PV. Also has great takeout and delivery options. Authentic and delicious Italian-style pizza, good drinks, fair prices, truly outstanding service.
La Notte Pizzería Restaurant&Bar
115 Calle Honduras10 min walk. C. Honduras 115, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Top-rated pizza in all of PV. Also has great takeout and delivery options. Authentic and delicious Italian-style pizza, good drinks, fair prices, truly outstanding service.
4 min walk. C. Honduras 309, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Lovely restaurant/coffee shop that is the perfect place to catch up on work while you sip on a delicious smoothie or a coconut latte. They have a great breakfast and lunch menu with super fresh and affordable vegan food and very generous portions. French toast and cheesecake is to die for. We're not vegan and we couldn't stop going to this place!
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The Green Place Mx
309 C. Honduras4 min walk. C. Honduras 309, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Lovely restaurant/coffee shop that is the perfect place to catch up on work while you sip on a delicious smoothie or a coconut latte. They have a great breakfast and lunch menu with super fresh and affordable vegan food and very generous portions. French toast and cheesecake is to die for. We're not vegan and we couldn't stop going to this place!
3 min walk. Uruguay 206-248, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Opens every night from 7-10 pm. Usually there is a line! Fresh Made Churros that have a huge following all over PV! Check this cart out early on your visit because it’s the perfect stop on the way home from dinner!
Julio's Churros (stand)
206-248 Uruguay3 min walk. Uruguay 206-248, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Opens every night from 7-10 pm. Usually there is a line! Fresh Made Churros that have a huge following all over PV! Check this cart out early on your visit because it’s the perfect stop on the way home from dinner!
Fun, party atmosphere with an open air rooftop and live music in the Romantica district.
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No Way José! Restaurant/Bar
260 5 de FebreroFun, party atmosphere with an open air rooftop and live music in the Romantica district.
An absolute MUST SEE if you are a foodie but is not walkable from our place. Amazing fresh salsas and some of the best tacos and tostadas in the world.
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Maria Baja
496 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadAn absolute MUST SEE if you are a foodie but is not walkable from our place. Amazing fresh salsas and some of the best tacos and tostadas in the world.
This place is in the romantic zone, and it is definitely worth trying if you are experiential and want to try traditional Norris tacos. Go early in the morning to get served before they run out. I think they open around 6:30 AM and usually close around 2 PM. They have both beef and goat birria tacos and the goat is awesome! This place is also a food tour stop so expect a wait.
Birriería El Tío Toño
108 BerlínThis place is in the romantic zone, and it is definitely worth trying if you are experiential and want to try traditional Norris tacos. Go early in the morning to get served before they run out. I think they open around 6:30 AM and usually close around 2 PM. They have both beef and goat birria tacos and the goat is awesome! This place is also a food tour stop so expect a wait.
A fabulous, quaint little restaurant with a live guitarist to set the mood. Incredible food at a reasonable price with complimentary house-made tequila shots and dessert!
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Martini en Fuego Grill Restaurant
260 C. Fco. I. MaderoA fabulous, quaint little restaurant with a live guitarist to set the mood. Incredible food at a reasonable price with complimentary house-made tequila shots and dessert!
looks like just another taqueria, but it's got a huge, amazing menu and you can't beat the value or flavor. 7 min walk.
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Mariscos La Tía
215 Calle Honduraslooks like just another taqueria, but it's got a huge, amazing menu and you can't beat the value or flavor. 7 min walk.
SI Señor garden restaurant is one of our favourite restaurants here in PV. The service is excellent and the food is to die for. And the ones are so sweet and authentic. Don’t forget to meet their resident parrot! This restaurant is below the start of the climb up to Mirador, the lookout tower that overlooks all of Puerto Vallarta.
Si Señor
SI Señor garden restaurant is one of our favourite restaurants here in PV. The service is excellent and the food is to die for. And the ones are so sweet and authentic. Don’t forget to meet their resident parrot! This restaurant is below the start of the climb up to Mirador, the lookout tower that overlooks all of Puerto Vallarta.
This is a fun sports bar that Canadians love to frequent. They also have great local bands playing Thu-Sat most weeks.
Captain Don's
126 C. HondurasThis is a fun sports bar that Canadians love to frequent. They also have great local bands playing Thu-Sat most weeks.
Camarón en Barro
Super fresh and delicious seafood. Always busy with locals.
When you just need a really good burger at a dive. Also super good empanadas and wings.
The gusto lounge
When you just need a really good burger at a dive. Also super good empanadas and wings.
La Naranja Azteca
Hole in the wall with the BEST green juices for ridiculously cheap prices.
If you feel like Thai food, this is the best place to go. Great food and service. Can’t get enough of this place!
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Siam Cocina Thai
271 C. Fco. I. MaderoIf you feel like Thai food, this is the best place to go. Great food and service. Can’t get enough of this place!
Absolutely delicious and well-priced Chinese food right in the hood off San Salvador across from El Patio. Really huge portions as well!
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Restaurante Fei Long
378 San SalvadorAbsolutely delicious and well-priced Chinese food right in the hood off San Salvador across from El Patio. Really huge portions as well!
Day Trips
This is an amazing little beach with views of Los Arcos that is just a short drive from our place. If you are going to hop into a car for one "field trip" this would be our recommendation!
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Mismaloya Beach
This is an amazing little beach with views of Los Arcos that is just a short drive from our place. If you are going to hop into a car for one "field trip" this would be our recommendation!
This is one of our top recommendations for a beautiful day trip. Work with Blas to arrange a ride and he will also set up the water taxi for you. It’s the only way to get there because there is no road and they depart from from Los Muertos Pier, which is about a 30 min drive. You will boat over to this beautiful, secluded beach with restaurants, gorgeous views, and lots of hiking trails. I recommend walking through town to the waterfall. The town is super cool and fun to explore. it's a super easy hike and can be done on ATVs as well.
Do NOT miss the whole lobster at “Yanni’s” restaurant on the beach. It’s the best we’ve ever had.
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Yelapa
This is one of our top recommendations for a beautiful day trip. Work with Blas to arrange a ride and he will also set up the water taxi for you. It’s the only way to get there because there is no road and they depart from from Los Muertos Pier, which is about a 30 min drive. You will boat over to this beautiful, secluded beach with restaurants, gorgeous views, and lots of hiking trails. I recommend walking through town to the waterfall. The town is super cool and fun to explore. it's a super easy hike and can be done on ATVs as well.
Do NOT miss the whole lobster at “Yanni’s” restaurant on the beach. It’s the best we’ve ever had.
If you want to go a little further, Sayulita is about an hour's drive from PV. Our transportation partner can get you there at an affordable price. This is a super crowded, yet really cool surf town with tons of boho boutiques, restaurants, flea markets, and beaches! This little town is just charming.
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Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónIf you want to go a little further, Sayulita is about an hour's drive from PV. Our transportation partner can get you there at an affordable price. This is a super crowded, yet really cool surf town with tons of boho boutiques, restaurants, flea markets, and beaches! This little town is just charming.
This is a lovely little beach with a few restaurants scattered along it. Massages are expensive but available and wonderful if you decide to splurge. We worked with Blas to hire an inexpensive, little motorboat to get us out there and it was the perfect way to get on the water and visit a pretty beach that is only accessible by boat! Talk to Blas if you need more info!
Playa Las Ánimas
Playa Las ÁnimasThis is a lovely little beach with a few restaurants scattered along it. Massages are expensive but available and wonderful if you decide to splurge. We worked with Blas to hire an inexpensive, little motorboat to get us out there and it was the perfect way to get on the water and visit a pretty beach that is only accessible by boat! Talk to Blas if you need more info!
Cascada Palo Maria is a 1.7 mile out and back trail located along a dry riverbed that features a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall and is good for all skill levels. It's about a half-hour drive from our place.
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Palo Maria waterfall
Cascada Palo Maria is a 1.7 mile out and back trail located along a dry riverbed that features a beautiful swimming hole and waterfall and is good for all skill levels. It's about a half-hour drive from our place.
This is just under an hour's drive from our place. Gorgeous landscaped hills surround a great restaurant and gift shop. You can hike to the river and take a dip, or hike along trails for hours. We saw coatimundi, snakes, macaw's, frogs, and so much more! You can even hand feed the hummingbirds at the restaurant.
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גני הבוטניקה של ולארטה
Km 24 Carr. Costera a Barra de NavidadThis is just under an hour's drive from our place. Gorgeous landscaped hills surround a great restaurant and gift shop. You can hike to the river and take a dip, or hike along trails for hours. We saw coatimundi, snakes, macaw's, frogs, and so much more! You can even hand feed the hummingbirds at the restaurant.
This beautiful beach is a 60-90 minute boat ride from PV, depending on where you depart. It is leased by Vallarta Ventures so you must book your adventure through their website. I recommend the Rhythms of the Night - Savia, which is a night show on the beach that is a bit light cirque du soleil!
https://www.vallarta-adventures.com/
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Las Caletas, Cabo Corrientes
560 GuatemalaThis beautiful beach is a 60-90 minute boat ride from PV, depending on where you depart. It is leased by Vallarta Ventures so you must book your adventure through their website. I recommend the Rhythms of the Night - Savia, which is a night show on the beach that is a bit light cirque du soleil!
https://www.vallarta-adventures.com/
Grocery
10 min walk. San Salvador s/n, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Search for “Mercado Del Mar.” This is arguably the best fish market in all of PV and it's just down the street! They have an amazing selection of fresh seafood, produce, meat, homemade tortillas, and much more. You can also eat here! Lots of options and often they will feature mariachi bands!
They open around 5am and usually close around 3:30-4pm depending on the day. This is definitely a local's place and there isn't much English spoken here. Definitely worth the trip!
There is also a really pretty graveyard across the street and some other shops in this little pocket of the neighborhood.
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Municipal Market on December 5
s/n San Salvador10 min walk. San Salvador s/n, 5 de Diciembre, 48350. Search for “Mercado Del Mar.” This is arguably the best fish market in all of PV and it's just down the street! They have an amazing selection of fresh seafood, produce, meat, homemade tortillas, and much more. You can also eat here! Lots of options and often they will feature mariachi bands!
They open around 5am and usually close around 3:30-4pm depending on the day. This is definitely a local's place and there isn't much English spoken here. Definitely worth the trip!
There is also a really pretty graveyard across the street and some other shops in this little pocket of the neighborhood.
This is a really great large supermarket that is very close to our house. Stock up on everything you need here. Great quality and prices!
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Casa Ley, S.a. de C.v.
No. 1150 Avenida MéxicoThis is a really great large supermarket that is very close to our house. Stock up on everything you need here. Great quality and prices!
Coffee Shops
A quiet little place to get work done with WIFI. They have amazing croissants and sandwiches on focaccia bread.
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Litten Brod
311 Lázaro CárdenasA quiet little place to get work done with WIFI. They have amazing croissants and sandwiches on focaccia bread.
There are lots of cute coffee shops in our neighborhood and this is the best! Great coffee, yummy treats, and fantastic prices.
CaféSón - Vallarta
1198 Calle Prolongación BrasilThere are lots of cute coffee shops in our neighborhood and this is the best! Great coffee, yummy treats, and fantastic prices.
Excellent coffee at great prices with power outlets at every table and good WIFI. The atmosphere is super comfortable and they also have lovely outdoor seating.
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Café La Ventana
152 VenezuelaExcellent coffee at great prices with power outlets at every table and good WIFI. The atmosphere is super comfortable and they also have lovely outdoor seating.
Coworking Space
Fast Internet and AC with a cafeteria, terrace area, and coworking space. A day pass costs just under $10 USD (195 pesos) and goes from 7am-10pm and includes an espresso or organic coffee or team or a bottle of water. It's a quiet place that is great for focused work.
Natureza Cowork
75d MéridaFast Internet and AC with a cafeteria, terrace area, and coworking space. A day pass costs just under $10 USD (195 pesos) and goes from 7am-10pm and includes an espresso or organic coffee or team or a bottle of water. It's a quiet place that is great for focused work.
Gyms
Great little gym only a 7-minute walk from our place. Recommended by other long-term guests. 600 pesos or $30 USD month to month with no contract. Great cleaning practices. Small but has lots of equipment.
Simmon's Gym
1225 BrasilGreat little gym only a 7-minute walk from our place. Recommended by other long-term guests. 600 pesos or $30 USD month to month with no contract. Great cleaning practices. Small but has lots of equipment.
Adventure Activities
Fun and exciting adventures in PV. These are the best companies and people to work with
Amazing staff and great prices. Offers a variety activities but ATV rides and adventures is their specialty. They have lots of tours to choose from, including riding adventures up into the mountains where are you’ll see the most spectacular sites.
Xiutla Riders PV
1260 Av MéxicoAmazing staff and great prices. Offers a variety activities but ATV rides and adventures is their specialty. They have lots of tours to choose from, including riding adventures up into the mountains where are you’ll see the most spectacular sites.
Captain Pete always delivers a wonderful experience for a great price. he’ll take you on an amazing trip or you can charter a boat from him.
mailto:vallartafishing@hotmail.com
1800-430-6048
www.travelvallarta.com
Puerto Vallarta fishing charters
245 Col. Marina Vallarta, 48335 Avenida Paseo de la MarinaCaptain Pete always delivers a wonderful experience for a great price. he’ll take you on an amazing trip or you can charter a boat from him.
mailto:vallartafishing@hotmail.com
1800-430-6048
www.travelvallarta.com