Guidebook for Puerto Vallarta
Food Scene
After a long day strolling the Malecon we headed over to Layla's for dinner. As soon as we entered we were greeted with warm service and offered an upstairs table on the patio. The restaurant is small and intimate which we like. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and was served promptly.
157 locals recommend
Coco's Kitchen
After a long day strolling the Malecon we headed over to Layla's for dinner. As soon as we entered we were greeted with warm service and offered an upstairs table on the patio. The restaurant is small and intimate which we like. The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and was served promptly.
This is a casual place with inside and outside seating, and friendly service. it's pretty nice to have another place in this area of town where you can get tacos. They open at 2 pm rather than later in the day like many taco carts, so you can even have a late lunch.
35 locals recommend
Tacos Revolucion
485 Olas AltasThis is a casual place with inside and outside seating, and friendly service. it's pretty nice to have another place in this area of town where you can get tacos. They open at 2 pm rather than later in the day like many taco carts, so you can even have a late lunch.
Bravos Restaurant is a dining experience that breaks all the boundaries. Every thing I have ever eaten has been served beautifully and has been delicious. The Friendly Staff is the best of the best with service at it's peak every time. Recommend this great restaurant to everyone we know.
74 locals recommend
Bravos Restaurant Bar
263 C. Fco. I. MaderoBravos Restaurant is a dining experience that breaks all the boundaries. Every thing I have ever eaten has been served beautifully and has been delicious. The Friendly Staff is the best of the best with service at it's peak every time. Recommend this great restaurant to everyone we know.
I live here in Puerto Vallarta and try to eat at this tasty place several times a month. Quinoa bowls, veggie wraps, fresh salads, and daily herbal drink concoctions. Large portions and prepared daily. Take a break from the beach, sit inside or outside, and relax, people watch, check your email, or read the local paper.
81 locals recommend
Salud Super Food
534-A Olas AltasI live here in Puerto Vallarta and try to eat at this tasty place several times a month. Quinoa bowls, veggie wraps, fresh salads, and daily herbal drink concoctions. Large portions and prepared daily. Take a break from the beach, sit inside or outside, and relax, people watch, check your email, or read the local paper.
Hidden Gem -gastro bar -local place Although it looks to be like a pizza place (and it is best in city) the gourmet appetizers are remarkable and reasonable. Huge jug of tasty sangria is special and so is the homemade cheesecake. Be prepared to wait as only about 10 tables. Next to Cocos on Pulpito it is in the middle of everything great about Old Town....
28 locals recommend
116 Pulpito
116 PúlpitoHidden Gem -gastro bar -local place Although it looks to be like a pizza place (and it is best in city) the gourmet appetizers are remarkable and reasonable. Huge jug of tasty sangria is special and so is the homemade cheesecake. Be prepared to wait as only about 10 tables. Next to Cocos on Pulpito it is in the middle of everything great about Old Town....
Drinks & Nightlife
Can have lots of fun here and can dance your ... off here. Not large but quaint. It attracts the usual visiting crowd and many locals. Have Fun!
148 locals recommend
Paco’s Ranch
278 Ignacio L. VallartaCan have lots of fun here and can dance your ... off here. Not large but quaint. It attracts the usual visiting crowd and many locals. Have Fun!
This club is a very quiet and enjoyable club to have a couple of drinks before going to the party. It's rooftop garden is just perfect as it allows you to enjoy incredible views and a quiet ambiance to chat with friends and locals. I definitely recommend this place to go have a couple of drinks before going to the party or if you don't want loud music but prefer to enjoy a great ambiance and view.
67 locals recommend
Bar La Noche
267D Lázaro CárdenasThis club is a very quiet and enjoyable club to have a couple of drinks before going to the party. It's rooftop garden is just perfect as it allows you to enjoy incredible views and a quiet ambiance to chat with friends and locals. I definitely recommend this place to go have a couple of drinks before going to the party or if you don't want loud music but prefer to enjoy a great ambiance and view.
Sightseeing
We took a snorkeling trip to the Marietas Islands, which are now a protected wildlife area. The snorkeling was awesome; many tropical fish. The small boat tour around the islands was exceptional to learn about the islands, number of species of birds, etc. The boat operators were very knowledgeable. This was almost a full day of being on and in the water. Snorkeling, paddle surfing, kayaking, and a great lunch/drinks all provided by the tour operator. So much fun!!
373 locals recommend
Marietas Islands, Hidden Beach, Tour, Snorkeling & Sightseeing
We took a snorkeling trip to the Marietas Islands, which are now a protected wildlife area. The snorkeling was awesome; many tropical fish. The small boat tour around the islands was exceptional to learn about the islands, number of species of birds, etc. The boat operators were very knowledgeable. This was almost a full day of being on and in the water. Snorkeling, paddle surfing, kayaking, and a great lunch/drinks all provided by the tour operator. So much fun!!
Arts & Culture
Every type of show to chose from in a beautiful theater. Great musical cabaret shows and plays. The entertainment in this theater is as good as any where in the world. Large variety to chose from year round. Don't miss trying out PV theater!
75 locals recommend
Act ll Entertainment Stages
Basilio BadilloEvery type of show to chose from in a beautiful theater. Great musical cabaret shows and plays. The entertainment in this theater is as good as any where in the world. Large variety to chose from year round. Don't miss trying out PV theater!
Shopping
An evening strolling down the Malecon is a must for every visitor. The variety of shops, shows and food and bar outlets is a thrill for every visitor with some souvenirs to be had a great selection of good restaurants.
770 locals recommend
Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazAn evening strolling down the Malecon is a must for every visitor. The variety of shops, shows and food and bar outlets is a thrill for every visitor with some souvenirs to be had a great selection of good restaurants.
Essentials
Sam's Club Puerto Vallarta
2880 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioFresh Food and Affordable !
Entertainment & Activities
From the boat ride to the hospitality to the dinner this place was Awesome... The show was great . I cant give you all the great things that this tour showed us ... its entirely too much to list... But i will say this ITS WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY ......
213 locals recommend
Vallarta Adventures
39 Las PalmasFrom the boat ride to the hospitality to the dinner this place was Awesome... The show was great . I cant give you all the great things that this tour showed us ... its entirely too much to list... But i will say this ITS WELL WORTH YOUR MONEY ......