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This corner spot was hopping with customers at 4:00 in the afternoon. They had a full bar and open and airy dining area. The seafood options were excellent and all very fresh. Even the plating of a simple shrimp taco was inviting and oh so delicious. The cocktails and desserts are also worth a try. The chocolate pie was delicious!
Hit up this spot in Versalles neighborhood - apparently an emerging foodie area. So, expectations were high and it delivered. Fabulous food, great service, decent prices, and a casual open air ambiance. We had three dishes - guac with pork belly, a spicy seafood tostada, and grilled octopus - and were stuffed. Patrons were a mix of locals and visitors. A local server at another restaurant told me it was his go-to spot for local food and post-hangover recovery. BONUS: a trampoline for the kids.
Serving good shrimp tacos using the al pastor marinade, Abulon has a nice dining area serving dine-in service. This was our second to last stop on our Food Tour, so we used as an opportunity to toast our shared experience with some homemade raicilla, while enjoying a shrimp taco. The shrimp taco plate (tacos de camaron pastor) was good, borne on a blue corn tortilla. It hadn't really been put on a spit like al pastor would be, but used the same marinade as al pastor would be...and it worked. The white shrimp were decent size. I don't really know what the price would be for one taco...on the menu it has it as a dish for $130, so assuming that it would come with 3 tacos and beans/rice. It has pretty extensive seafood menu, and would be a good place for drinks and tacos while enjoying the mexican weather in the shade with really good service.
We came by while on a food tour to try the el pastor style shrimp taco. The taco was nicely dressed but the shrimp was way too salty. The accompaniments on the taco were nice but the shrimp marinade totally threw it off. We only tried the one taco but I wish we had something else to redeem it.
This place is AWESOME! I will come here every time I'm in PV. I will recommend this again and again! So fresh. When we arrived we were relieved to see people here. It's off the beaten path, so we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. I'm so HAPPY we came. It was a Sunday, at 5. They are as of now closed on Monday. Also they close at 6:00, but I was told by a server they are going to be changing hours, they will be 12pm- 6pm and then opened again 7-12 midnight. That will be great so you have a better chance of going in. We tried the -- *cucaracha shrimp- 5/5 a little spicy but VERY flavorful. (No picture, we dove right in) *La blondie tostada-- 5/5 so good, Steamed shrimp, jicama, red onion, avocado, mango-habanero chili dressing and peanuts on top *Burrito- a yes!!! 5/5 fajita like filling with steak and shrimp (no picture--too exited to dive right in) WE WILL RETURN EVERY TIME!
This place is absolutely amazing!! We were walking the neighborhood and found this place and thought we'd give it a try. It did not disappoint! The staff was extremely friendly and the food was delicious. The drinks are made with fresh juices and are probably the best I've had in a long time. Everything we had was delicious! We had guacamole 5/5. Blonde tostadas 5/5 and was my favorite. Charred shrimp 5/5 and the burrito with steak and shrimp. We will definitely make this one of our top restaurants to visit when in PV.
How have I not written a review for Abulón yet?! Hands down we would vote Abulón our favorite go to restaurant spot that's local to us here in PV. Located in Versalles neighborhood, it's got a great outdoor, bright and fun vibe. Always a good amount of people here, locals and tourists, split about 50/50 in the busy season and more locals during the slower season, all seated in the cool, covered patio area. We've been over 10 times, yes, it's that good! And have had great dishes each time. To start the servers, bartenders, chefs, cooks and bussers run a pretty tight team, we always see the same crew and they are all super helpful, kind, and it's nice to see them all working as a team. The fish, produce, seafood, tortillas, all fresh, fresh, fresh!!! The menu is quite large with something for everyone, with new spins on ceviche's and classics as well. The plating is always thoughtful and beautiful, and portions are generous, always fair prices and if anything better priced then local "competition". Here are some of the dishes we've tried: Octopus on the rocks (savory and plenty of seared pulpo & roasted potatoes), blondie tostada (chilled and so refreshing), whole fried snapper, fish of the day (so tender) , marlin tacos, seafood stew (giant, but we ate every bite!), shrimp pastor tacos, tuna berry tostada (loaded with fresh tuna), Tuna taco (yummm), and a few more. All delightful! Don't skip their house made salsas, these have some real heat, so so good! Great food and also great drinks! The bartender usually working is a awesome, she's fast, consistent, and pours are also a great deal. We've had margaritas, racillitas (gotta try one if you haven't!), mezcalitas, and local ice cold beers, fantastic. It's a beautiful venue, with incredible food, an awesome crew, and always full of happy guests; each with their own favorites. We love this place and are fortunate to have it as our go to place for a fun and delicious night out. 5 big bright stars :)
The only restaurant we visited twice! Abulon is in a very pretty, quiet neighborhood-- super walkable. It's open air with good shade and a pretty setting. The servers are super friendly and genuine and they remembered us. Food: black aguachile -- so good! The shrimp are fresh and flavorful, just drizzled in sauce. Not too spice, just enough. This was our favorite aguachile during the trip (we ate 6). flank steak aguachile - nontraditional but awesome, nicely cooked, grillled flank steak in a spicy chile sauce with onions and cilantro charred shrimp - tasty, diabla style. Woukd get regular style next time for more char. The vegetables were perfectly cooked (just enough crunch) and tasty pulpo de curry - awesome, tasty and spicy. Definitely a Mexican curry -- gorgeous mix of chiles, garlic and tomatoes. Potatoes tasty. The cocktails looked awesome (we had beers) so would definitely go for one next time. Highly recommend.
The service was very attentive from beginning to end. We came on a Friday night at about 7:00 pm and got seated right away. The restaurant is in a covered outdoor setting. It was very pleasant while we were there. We ordered our cocktails. The berry margarita was presented very nicely but the flavor was missing some kick and wasn't overly special. For our meal we shared the ceviche Yelapa, combo shrimp and octopus. It was very large and tasty. It could have used more avocado, cilantro, and also needed a bit more lime flavor. We ordered shrimp pastor and the octopus chicharron tacos, shrimp and steak burrito, and the La Blondie tostada. The octopus was the best. Unfortunately the blondie didn't meet our expectations. There was definitely a spicy kick to everything and the accompanying salsa was extra spicy as well. Overall, I can recommend this based on the great menu and decent food preparation, but it honestly wasn't my favorite of many other options in PV. One thing that bothered me a bit were the two hawkers selling their wares. They were harmless, but it was less than desirable to experience that. read more
Abulon is a casual, covered outdoor spot specializing in creative seafood dishes. The Tuna Tartar Tostada was a creamy mixture of cubed raw tuna with Dijon, mayo, chiltepin, tomato, red onion, nori, and peanuts. The Ceviche Yelapa was a simple but refreshing mixture of shrimp, octopus, red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, avocado, and lime juice. The Black Aguachile was a beautifully-plated dish of raw shrimp layered with a spicy black sauce made of chargrilled habanero and soy sauce, but the sauce was way too salty and overwhelming in flavor. One of my favorite dishes was the Octopus Chicharron Tacos, made of crispy deep-fried pieces of octopus, served with guacamole, lettuce, and habanero mayonnaise on blue corn tortillas. The tacos had a nice combination of crispy, salty octopus with creamy guacamole and spicy habanero mayo. From the cooked dishes on the menu, we got the Grilled Octopus, a small whole octopus marinated and grilled in Yucatán recado and served with sweet potato chips, salad, and a creamy banana pepper and tomato sauce; as well as the Catch of the Day, a thick filet of mahi mahi topped with ajillo (a non-spicy pepper with a citrus flavor), and served with mashed potatoes, salad, and buttered vegetables on the side. Overall, the creative dishes here were all tasty (though I wasn't a fan of the overly salty black aguachile), and the atmosphere and service were casual and no-frills. read more
1 year ago
This corner spot was hopping with customers at 4:00 in the afternoon. They had a full bar and open and airy dining area. The seafood options were excellent and all very fresh. Even the plating of a simple shrimp taco was inviting and oh so delicious. The cocktails and desserts are also worth a try. The chocolate pie was delicious! read more
Hit up this spot in Versalles neighborhood - apparently an emerging foodie area. So, expectations were high and it delivered. Fabulous food, great service, decent prices, and a casual open air ambiance. We had three dishes - guac with pork belly, a spicy seafood tostada, and grilled octopus - and were stuffed. Patrons were a mix of locals and visitors. A local server at another restaurant told me it was his go-to spot for local food and post-hangover recovery. BONUS: a trampoline for the kids. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
The pork belly and shrimp quesadilla was phenomenal!!!! Also the shrimp tacos were delicious. The classic margarita is perfect. The prices are reasonable considering the food quality. read more
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1 year ago
The food is Amazing. 2nd time there and it did not disappoint. Food is fresh drinks are fantastic. Can't wait to come back again on my next visit to Puerto Vallarta. The grilled octopus...priceless. read more
Serving good shrimp tacos using the al pastor marinade, Abulon has a nice dining area serving dine-in service. This was our second to last stop on our Food Tour, so we used as an opportunity to toast our shared experience with some homemade raicilla, while enjoying a shrimp taco. The shrimp taco plate (tacos de camaron pastor) was good, borne on a blue corn tortilla. It hadn't really been put on a spit like al pastor would be, but used the same marinade as al pastor would be...and it worked. The white shrimp were decent size. I don't really know what the price would be for one taco...on the menu it has it as a dish for $130, so assuming that it would come with 3 tacos and beans/rice. It has pretty extensive seafood menu, and would be a good place for drinks and tacos while enjoying the mexican weather in the shade with really good service. read more
10 months ago
We came by while on a food tour to try the el pastor style shrimp taco. The taco was nicely dressed but the shrimp was way too salty. The accompaniments on the taco were nice but the shrimp marinade totally threw it off. We only tried the one taco but I wish we had something else to redeem it. read more
1 year ago
Food was solid. In the mood for seafood. Can't go wrong. Nice little vibe in there and the service is solid. read more
3 years ago
This place is AWESOME! I will come here every time I'm in PV. I will recommend this again and again! So fresh. When we arrived we were relieved to see people here. It's off the beaten path, so we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. I'm so HAPPY we came. It was a Sunday, at 5. They are as of now closed on Monday. Also they close at 6:00, but I was told by a server they are going to be changing hours, they will be 12pm- 6pm and then opened again 7-12 midnight. That will be great so you have a better chance of going in. We tried the -- *cucaracha shrimp- 5/5 a little spicy but VERY flavorful. (No picture, we dove right in) *La blondie tostada-- 5/5 so good, Steamed shrimp, jicama, red onion, avocado, mango-habanero chili dressing and peanuts on top *Burrito- a yes!!! 5/5 fajita like filling with steak and shrimp (no picture--too exited to dive right in) WE WILL RETURN EVERY TIME! read more
3 years ago
Excellent food!!! We had Marlin and Tuna Tacos, both served on Blue Corn Tacos, but Marlin comes on crispy Tacos filled with bean.... A perfect combination! Everything lightly spicy, nothing overwhelming, just very, very tasty!! Important News: they are open from 12 - 9:30! Closed Monday!! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place is absolutely amazing!! We were walking the neighborhood and found this place and thought we'd give it a try. It did not disappoint! The staff was extremely friendly and the food was delicious. The drinks are made with fresh juices and are probably the best I've had in a long time. Everything we had was delicious! We had guacamole 5/5. Blonde tostadas 5/5 and was my favorite. Charred shrimp 5/5 and the burrito with steak and shrimp. We will definitely make this one of our top restaurants to visit when in PV. read more
2 years ago
How have I not written a review for Abulón yet?! Hands down we would vote Abulón our favorite go to restaurant spot that's local to us here in PV. Located in Versalles neighborhood, it's got a great outdoor, bright and fun vibe. Always a good amount of people here, locals and tourists, split about 50/50 in the busy season and more locals during the slower season, all seated in the cool, covered patio area. We've been over 10 times, yes, it's that good! And have had great dishes each time. To start the servers, bartenders, chefs, cooks and bussers run a pretty tight team, we always see the same crew and they are all super helpful, kind, and it's nice to see them all working as a team. The fish, produce, seafood, tortillas, all fresh, fresh, fresh!!! The menu is quite large with something for everyone, with new spins on ceviche's and classics as well. The plating is always thoughtful and beautiful, and portions are generous, always fair prices and if anything better priced then local "competition". Here are some of the dishes we've tried: Octopus on the rocks (savory and plenty of seared pulpo & roasted potatoes), blondie tostada (chilled and so refreshing), whole fried snapper, fish of the day (so tender) , marlin tacos, seafood stew (giant, but we ate every bite!), shrimp pastor tacos, tuna berry tostada (loaded with fresh tuna), Tuna taco (yummm), and a few more. All delightful! Don't skip their house made salsas, these have some real heat, so so good! Great food and also great drinks! The bartender usually working is a awesome, she's fast, consistent, and pours are also a great deal. We've had margaritas, racillitas (gotta try one if you haven't!), mezcalitas, and local ice cold beers, fantastic. It's a beautiful venue, with incredible food, an awesome crew, and always full of happy guests; each with their own favorites. We love this place and are fortunate to have it as our go to place for a fun and delicious night out. 5 big bright stars :) read more
3 years ago
The only restaurant we visited twice! Abulon is in a very pretty, quiet neighborhood-- super walkable. It's open air with good shade and a pretty setting. The servers are super friendly and genuine and they remembered us. Food: black aguachile -- so good! The shrimp are fresh and flavorful, just drizzled in sauce. Not too spice, just enough. This was our favorite aguachile during the trip (we ate 6). flank steak aguachile - nontraditional but awesome, nicely cooked, grillled flank steak in a spicy chile sauce with onions and cilantro charred shrimp - tasty, diabla style. Woukd get regular style next time for more char. The vegetables were perfectly cooked (just enough crunch) and tasty pulpo de curry - awesome, tasty and spicy. Definitely a Mexican curry -- gorgeous mix of chiles, garlic and tomatoes. Potatoes tasty. The cocktails looked awesome (we had beers) so would definitely go for one next time. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Excelente place, inexpensive, delicious food and drinks. Can't go wrong. Place not fancy but great work team. read more
3 years ago
Went on a Saturday in November and was shocked at the disparity between how busy it was and how excellent the taste and presentation of the food and the price of the meal were. There were ~3 other tables occupied when we arrived late in the evening. The food was excellent and we walked away paying under 50 USD for an appetizer, kids meal, the pictured entrees, topo chicos and a cocktail. read more
5 years ago
The wait staff is amazingly friendly, efficient, & patient. The menu is just the right length. When I tell you the food is flavorful...it's insufficient to describe how delicious this food is. If you like spice, get the spicy diabla sauce. We have a few more days here and I could easily eat at El Abulon each day. read more
3 years ago
Taking an Uber or taxi to this restaurant located in Versailles is definitely worth your time. Seafood, Seafood & more Seafood. Dining is pleasant in a covered open air patio. Very relaxing yet casual ambiance. Tables are nicely spaced apart so as not to feel crowded. Wait staff are friendly and more than happy to offer suggestions from the large menu of seafood appetizers, seafood salads, soups and entrees. The entire restaurant is SPOTLESSLY clean! Open concept kitchen is visible from the eating area. Full bar. Credit cards. The lunch menu is served 11am-5p. Dinner menu (geared more to entrees) is served 6p-10p. No matter where you are located in Puerto Vallarta, Abulón is a MUST TRY and worth discovering. Prices are extremely reasonable and portions are large. I was served an appetizer (easily large enough to share) of raw tuna combined with octopus and shrimp dressed in a flavorful soy sauce and topped with spicy cucumbers and radish slices. My lunch companions ordered seafood soup and Mahi-mahi with a garlic cheese sauce. We 3 were very happy with our selections and already making plans to return for dinner. (See photos). read more
3 years ago
Amazing restaurant to stop by for some fresh and delicious seafood! We stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday and it was perfect, we were seated immediately. A cute outdoor spot with lots of shade and plants! The service was great as well, our server Patty, was extremely attentive and the food... DELICIOUS. The pies are a must have! read more
4 years ago
The service and food was perfect! We found this restaurant searching the the iPhone map and glad we did! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Wow! A simple hidden away spot with delicious food and great service. Not many know of this gem so stay away as I like it to stay local. I have had many dishes here and have never had a bad meal. This is on the street of Hamburgo. We eat here each trip we take to Vallarta! Getting hungry? read more
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Stumbled upon Abulon while researching eateries for our trip to Puerto Vallarta, YouTuber Christian Garcia from "Recorriendo mi Tierra" highlighted 5 great restaurants in Versalles!! Had to make a stop here- The service IS top shelf! The atmosphere was very trendy yet casual and welcoming! I still don't know how they tapped into my Spotify play list, but their music was amazing!! Made our lunch experience that much more enjoyable. The drinks are perfect for a hot humid August afternoon. Not a huge fan of Raicilla, but their berry drink was amazing! Fresh food, no joke!! Fisherman walked up to the bar with the catch of THAT afternoon. Shrimp Al pastor tacos were marinated and cooked to perfection! Highly recommended read more
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Hamburgo 137
Col. Versalles
48310 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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