Top rated Mexican restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

Experience the best that Puerto Vallarta has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

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Puesta del sol
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 My husband and I disembarked in Puerto Vallarta. We got a taxi from the port and headed to the Malecón. We walked and ended up in the “Zona Romántica” We were looking for a dinner spot with good mariscos and close to the water. This is where we came across Jimmy. He shared the menu with us. The rest...
4.70 (386 reviews)
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Balam Balam
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 We came in the midst of a rain storm and had one of the best seafood/service experiences ever! The people running the place were so nice and gracious, we even got some free dishes and shots of drinks we didn’t order. The food was absolutely delicious and we felt it was made with much care and LOVE....
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4.70 (355 reviews)
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Restaurant Adobes
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Had a fabulous lunch for 99 pesos that included soup, entree, and agua fresca. I opted for the creamy corn soup which was light and very tasty. For my entree, I chose the Chiles en Nogada, a sweet and savory picadillo filling inside a Poblano, all bathed in a creamy walnut sauce. This place is a rea...
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4.70 (335 reviews)
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MACARENO
Brunch restaurant
👍 Okay - really great place overall - a few tips from going 3 times. Smoothie - don’t get it’s super icy/watered down and not very tasty/fresh Pancakes - YES. SO fresh, SO delicious, hands down best pancakes I’ve had in my life. Make sure you have time/aren’t starving because it takes them a solid 20-...
4.70 (326 reviews)
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Melissa's
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Melissa's is one of the best kept secrets in Puerto Vallarta! It's a quaint family-owned restaurant hidden away on a side street. They have been in business for 16 years and get better every time we go. They have the best Portuguese shrimp I've ever tasted! They also have amazing mango margaritas!...
4.70 (291 reviews)
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ICÚ
Restaurant
👍👍 Puerto Vallarta’s hottest and trendiest new restaurant! First, I just have to say that it’s refreshing that there are beginning to be more fine-dining restaurants outside of Old Town / Zona Romántica. Now to the meat of this review. Icú has found its new favorite customer. This time; in order to g...
4.70 (221 reviews)
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Figueroa's Burritos
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 We loved this place so much we came here a few times in Jan/Feb 2024. Everything we ordered was delicious. The shrimp tacos were amazing. And burritos and enchiladas were awesome as well. We also got some kinda juices. One was hibiscus and I'm not sure what the other flavor was. But they were really...
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4.70 (193 reviews)
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La Ruta Restaurant Bar
Restaurant
🫤 We visited this restaurant twice, the first time - four people - two couples, and the second time - me and my husband. everything was very beautiful, pleasant service and delicious food - seafood. but unfortunately both times there were poisonings. The first time our friends felt unwell an hour a...
4.70 (136 reviews)
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La chilaqueria
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 We wanted chilaquiles so I did a google maps search and this place was close to where we were staying and also looked really good and it did not disappoint! Excellent chilaquiles! Lots of options. The French toast also looked good (seeing at someone else’s table) but we didn’t get that. Really good...
4.70 (130 reviews)
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Fredy's Tucán Zona Romántica
Breakfast restaurant
Stylish, pastel-painted stopover for hearty breakfast standards like omelets, pancakes & waffles.
4.60 (4.3K reviews)
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Pancho's Takos
Taco restaurant
Popular haunt for traditional Mexican dishes, plus outdoor seating & a down-to-earth vibe.
$ $$$
4.60 (4.2K reviews)
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Joe Jack's Fish Shack
Seafood restaurant
Grilled red snapper & fried chicken, plus tequila tastings, at a buzzing bar with a rooftop patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Tortas Ahogadas Tony
Mexican torta restaurant
👍👍 Wonderful place to get Tortas Ahogadas. Primarily a Mexican clientele from my experience. The staff speaks a bit of English but come prepared to speak some Spanish. That being said, they were extremely kind and helpful! There's a longer menu but just get the Tortas Ahogadas with carnitas. And ask f...
$ $$$
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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La Madalena
Restaurant
👍👍 This place is really fancy. The service is amazing and the food is tasty! If you’re looking to splurge one night in Puerto Vallarta I recommend this place. It is very fancy. They show you all the different meats you can get and also all the alcohol you can get. It’s a little overwhelming if you don’...
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4.60 (2K reviews)
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Pipis
Mexican restaurant
Fajitas & other Mexican classics at a laid-back cantina with colored banners & live mariachi bands.
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4.60 (2K reviews)
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Mariscos 8 Tostadas Estadio
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Delicious seafood! We got the marlin, ceviche, octopus, and lobster. Our server spoke good English and everyone was super friendly.
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4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Mariscos el Guero
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 This was the starting spot of our Vallarta Food Tours evening taco tour. It’s a charming place with fast service. I didn’t have a cocktail but they looked delicious. I had a mahi mahi taco. It was a good size and lightly breaded and fried. I’d definitely return to try more on the menu.
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4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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El Patron de Vallarta
Seafood restaurant
Easygoing outpost for seafood dishes such as coconut shrimp & aguachile, plus cocktails & beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Mariscos Cisneros
Seafood restaurant
👍 Great mariscos soup! Our cab driver recommended this place and we just stopped for a quick bite. I don't know if we loved the grilled fish, so that's why I give it four stars. It's got a cute patio outside and indoor dining as well. It was authentic, and the service was great. Prices were reasonab...
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4.60 (1K reviews)
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Mariscos Pichi
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Thank you for reading the Honest Reviews4u! This restaurant is a hidden treasure. The food is very very very delicious finger licking good. The drinks are also amazing. Including the desserts and very family friendly. The customer service is above and beyond amazing. The restaurant is 2 story tall w...
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4.60 (1K reviews)
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