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La Bodeguita del Medio Vallarta
Cuban restaurant
👍👍 We were visiting for the week in Puerto. This was my favorite place on the malecon. The food was great, service (Esteban) was phenomenal and the band was outstanding! A must if you love salsa music
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4.60 (7K reviews)
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Outback Puerto Vallarta
Chophouse restaurant
Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
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4.50 (4.9K reviews)
3
Fredy's Tucán Zona Romántica
Breakfast restaurant
Stylish, pastel-painted stopover for hearty breakfast standards like omelets, pancakes & waffles.
4.60 (4.3K reviews)
4
Pancho's Takos
Taco restaurant
Popular haunt for traditional Mexican dishes, plus outdoor seating & a down-to-earth vibe.
$ $$$
4.60 (4.2K reviews)
5
Pepes Taco
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Locals and tourists come to this place.
So good and affordable prices. The guac was unreal and so fresh, and I would def recommend the al pastor. All the food was great. Had a couple beers to wash it all down. Def a place to hit up if you want some authentic local food. Cash only.
4.40 (4.2K reviews)
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La Palapa Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Elegant venue on the beach serving lobster tacos & ceviche accompanied by traditional live music.
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4.50 (4.2K reviews)
7
The Happy Lobster
Restaurant
Airy space with live mariachi music, serving hot & cold lobster dishes, ceviche & seafood platters.
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4.40 (3.9K reviews)
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Margarita Grill
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Okay so this was the first place recommended to try on my trip to Puerto Vallarta. I feel like I should give the person who recommended this place a brand new car because it was absolutely amazing! I think my server's name was Daniel and he did an outstanding job. Make sure you start off with a larg...
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4.50 (3.8K reviews)
9
El Barracuda
Seafood restaurant
Ceviche, grilled fish & seafood tacos at a relaxed beachside restaurant with tables on the sand.
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4.40 (3.6K reviews)
10
La Vaca Argentina Steak House
Argentinian restaurant
👍👍 ["If I could give this place 10 Stars I would, it was amazing they played 80s music with videos on the TV screen which I loved and the service was friendly and attentive but not to pushy, the food was simply fantastic and amazing I couldn't even finish the steak it was so tender though the juiciest...
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4.60 (3.5K reviews)
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Señor Frog's
Restaurant
👍👍 This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly, specially Karina. She knows what she’s doing and what she’s talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is her main priority. Karina is great and always efficient, happy and polite! Love this plac...
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4.50 (3.5K reviews)
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Mariscos el Memín
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Muchos Gracias, muy bien, delicioso!
Phenomenal grub at reasonable price for a meal fit for king. We chowed down shared on two of the flavored shrimp platters which were flawless flavor and texture. Both the Empanizados and Cucuracha flavors were true knockouts, a great array of spices and well bala...
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4.40 (3.3K reviews)
14
La Dolce Vita Malecon
Italian restaurant
👍👍 Multiple visits over many years. Always delicious, fresh Italian foods with top-notch service. On my most recent visit, I shared the smoked salmon salad and a ham and mushroom pizza with a friend.
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4.60 (3.3K reviews)
15
Restaurant Café Lukumbé
Family restaurant
Low-key choice offering breakfast, salads & sandwiches, plus shared plates & cocktails.
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4.50 (3.2K reviews)
16
McDonald's
Fast food restaurant
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
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4.10 (3.2K reviews)
17
Sushi In House
Sushi restaurant
🫤 I don't like to write any negative reviews and I want to be fair but I was disappointed by the food here. It is a very popular place so it obviously appeals to a lot of people. I want to be clear that the staff and atmosphere are lovely. The presentation of the food is nice too. I just can't get ove...
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4.60 (3.1K reviews)
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VIPS
Mexican restaurant
😐 There were a couple negatives and positives with our visit. I have been to many VIPS over the years in other parts of México so maybe it's the just the location but I was unimpressed with the quantity of food, and the taste of my individual meal.
Most of my companions enjoyed their meals but we agr...
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4.10 (3.1K reviews)
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Café de Olla
Mexican restaurant
Informal eatery with colorful interiors, serving family-style entrees & regional classics.
$ $$$
4.50 (2.9K reviews)
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The Pancake House
Breakfast restaurant
Relaxed place hung with plants, serving pancakes, omelets & Mexican breakfasts with refried beans.
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4.50 (2.9K reviews)