Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio Badillogreat breakfast
The best fish tacos, and burgers. The shrimp and avocado appetizer is divine. The guac, drinks (mojitos), etc are simply amazing. 2 for 1 Mojitos 12-5. 322-222-2099, Basillo Badillo 212, Colonia E Zapata. www.joejacks-fishshack.com/
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Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloThe best fish tacos, and burgers. The shrimp and avocado appetizer is divine. The guac, drinks (mojitos), etc are simply amazing. 2 for 1 Mojitos 12-5. 322-222-2099, Basillo Badillo 212, Colonia E Zapata. www.joejacks-fishshack.com/
New place with Fantastic food. Chef was former private chef of Kathy Lee/ Frank Gifford. Try the cornbread!! A few blocks north of the end of the Malecon. Venezuela 137 | Colonia 5 de Diciembre. 322-222-2436 www.laylasrestaurante.com
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Coco's Kitchen
New place with Fantastic food. Chef was former private chef of Kathy Lee/ Frank Gifford. Try the cornbread!! A few blocks north of the end of the Malecon. Venezuela 137 | Colonia 5 de Diciembre. 322-222-2436 www.laylasrestaurante.com
New upscale place with great food and service. Great Trip advisor reviews. Madero 263, 322-222-0339
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Bravos Restaurant Bar
263 C. Fco. I. MaderoNew upscale place with great food and service. Great Trip advisor reviews. Madero 263, 322-222-0339
sounds casual, but it's very nice. Right on the beach, and fabulous food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's really fantastic food and a beautiful restaurant. They have great breakfast (French toast). 322-222-0566, Olas Altas 314, Colonia E Zapata www.ddpv.com
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Daiquiri Dick's
314 Olas Altassounds casual, but it's very nice. Right on the beach, and fabulous food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's really fantastic food and a beautiful restaurant. They have great breakfast (French toast). 322-222-0566, Olas Altas 314, Colonia E Zapata www.ddpv.com
upscale place, panoramic views of the bay, and incredible Tapas. You can book a terrace table for the sunset seating.... it's spectacular and great food. 70 steps to door
322- 222 –0510, Matamoros & de Octubre, Downtown www.barcelonatapas.net
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Barcelona Tapas
906 C. Matamorosupscale place, panoramic views of the bay, and incredible Tapas. You can book a terrace table for the sunset seating.... it's spectacular and great food. 70 steps to door
322- 222 –0510, Matamoros & de Octubre, Downtown www.barcelonatapas.net
when you need healthy, Asian/Thai inspired food this is the spot. Delicious and a very serene setting. On the weekends usually there is someone playing the harp. The food is great and the Chef is very well respected. 322-222-0411, Francisca Rodriguez 130
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Archie's Wok
130 Francisca Rodríguezwhen you need healthy, Asian/Thai inspired food this is the spot. Delicious and a very serene setting. On the weekends usually there is someone playing the harp. The food is great and the Chef is very well respected. 322-222-0411, Francisca Rodriguez 130
1st on Malecon on second story overlooking boardwalk, 2nd on beach near Daiquiri Dicks. Great drink specials $1 beers/ Margaritas, $2 specialty drinks.
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Cheeky Monkey
556 Paseo Díaz Ordaz1st on Malecon on second story overlooking boardwalk, 2nd on beach near Daiquiri Dicks. Great drink specials $1 beers/ Margaritas, $2 specialty drinks.
on beach near Daiquiri Dicks. Great drink specials $1 beers/ Margaritas, $2 specialty drinks.
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The Scotsman
299 Olas Altason beach near Daiquiri Dicks. Great drink specials $1 beers/ Margaritas, $2 specialty drinks.
They also have a nice wine selection & bar. Nice option if you want to go out but don’t want to drive. They also have new restaurant on lower level of towers with great view. You can also get an amazing view at the roof top pool/bar of Moussai– the white tower you can see from the villa. $$$ but view is great. 800-823-4488 www.garzablancapreserve.com/blanca-blue-restaurants/blanca-blue-restaurant
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Garza Blanca Reserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
They also have a nice wine selection & bar. Nice option if you want to go out but don’t want to drive. They also have new restaurant on lower level of towers with great view. You can also get an amazing view at the roof top pool/bar of Moussai– the white tower you can see from the villa. $$$ but view is great. 800-823-4488 www.garzablancapreserve.com/blanca-blue-restaurants/blanca-blue-restaurant
El Rio BBQ- Fantastic BBQ- a little drive. Sits on beach overlooking cliff and river. You can swim or hang out on beach type area and have drinks. Some folks make a day of it. You’ll drive thru authentic PV to get here. 322-222-2510. Felipe Angeles 245, Paso Ancho. www.elriobbqbar.com
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El Rio BBQ
245 Felipe Angeles El Rio BBQ- Fantastic BBQ- a little drive. Sits on beach overlooking cliff and river. You can swim or hang out on beach type area and have drinks. Some folks make a day of it. You’ll drive thru authentic PV to get here. 322-222-2510. Felipe Angeles 245, Paso Ancho. www.elriobbqbar.com
Chicos Paradise – south of the Villa. Great stop on way to or from Botanical Gardens. Go for view of river, waterfalls, and cliff. Watch cliff divers. Food is not that great, but go for a drink, watch divers, then head to the botanical gardens for a great lunch. Km 20 Carretera puerto vallarta a manzanillo 322-223-6005 www.chicosparadise.com.mx
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Restaurante Chicos Paradise
Verano Chicos Paradise – south of the Villa. Great stop on way to or from Botanical Gardens. Go for view of river, waterfalls, and cliff. Watch cliff divers. Food is not that great, but go for a drink, watch divers, then head to the botanical gardens for a great lunch. Km 20 Carretera puerto vallarta a manzanillo 322-223-6005 www.chicosparadise.com.mx
Le Kliff- Voted best sunset dinner restaurant. Really stunning views overhanging water. Make sure you check out the coati mundi- cute little raccoon type animal that hang out in that area.
322-228-0666, South Coast Km. 17.5 Boca de Tomatlan, www.lekliff.com/eng/
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Le Kliff
Le Kliff- Voted best sunset dinner restaurant. Really stunning views overhanging water. Make sure you check out the coati mundi- cute little raccoon type animal that hang out in that area.
322-228-0666, South Coast Km. 17.5 Boca de Tomatlan, www.lekliff.com/eng/
•Costa Sur- 5 minute or less north from villa. Take elevator down to ground floor. K 4.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322-226-8050. 50 pesos in Taxi
Costa Sur Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Calle Barra de Navidad•Costa Sur- 5 minute or less north from villa. Take elevator down to ground floor. K 4.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322-226-8050. 50 pesos in Taxi
•Lindo Mar- about 7-8 minutes north of villa. Great Mexican style Sunday brunch. Great for views of rocky beach and sunsets. Take elevator to first floor. K 2.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322-22-1551
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Lindo Mar Resort
Km. 2.5 Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad•Lindo Mar- about 7-8 minutes north of villa. Great Mexican style Sunday brunch. Great for views of rocky beach and sunsets. Take elevator to first floor. K 2.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322-22-1551
•Best Western Plus- 3 minute drive south of villa. great views, good drink prices. Take elevator down to ground floor. . K 8.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322 228 0191 50 pesos in Taxi
Best Western Plus Suites Puerto Vallarta
Km 8.5 Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad•Best Western Plus- 3 minute drive south of villa. great views, good drink prices. Take elevator down to ground floor. . K 8.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad 322 228 0191 50 pesos in Taxi
Entertainment & Activities
Best tour company in Vallarta. oWhale watching (Dec-April)- watch humpback whales and babies (Vallarta Adventures and others)
oRhythms of the Night tour- party boat ride out to great private beach with candle light dinner and show. (Vallarta Adventures)
oSwimming with the dolphin tour (Vallarta Adventures)
oLas Marietas Islands tour – these are the 7 islands you can see out in the bay on a clear day and are a protected reserve due to
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Vallarta Adventures
39 Las PalmasBest tour company in Vallarta. oWhale watching (Dec-April)- watch humpback whales and babies (Vallarta Adventures and others)
oRhythms of the Night tour- party boat ride out to great private beach with candle light dinner and show. (Vallarta Adventures)
oSwimming with the dolphin tour (Vallarta Adventures)
oLas Marietas Islands tour – these are the 7 islands you can see out in the bay on a clear day and are a protected reserve due to