January 25/2024: What a dish recovery!! My dish (Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms & Shrimp) was absolutely, deliciously, fabulous! I had no appetizer but just went directly to the main & it was amazing. The meal ranked up there with the lemonade margarita's at 2 for one! The dish is definitely a do over. read more

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Early dinner for my family. Service was excellent and food was even better! You can really tell when culinary goes to the next level. We will be back! read more

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Excellent service but over the years the food has left more to b desired. Tonight's seafood patella was disappointing. Great shrimp ; over cooked tuna and rice which had not been left to absorb the flavoring ie tough read more

Amazing! We have been looking forward to our yearly visit to Armando's and it was better than ever. We lucked out and they had just re-opened the day we booked. The house-specialty lime cocktail was great, the traditional Caesar salad excellent, the ceviche super fresh, but the paella was the star of the show. Armando customized it for the three of us that ordered it and it was packed full of shrimp clams and mussels and fresh local fish they caught themselves and was topped with a perfectly cooked lobster tail. The fresh caught sea bass and tuna were perfect as well. Armando and the staff are great people and always happy and friendly. Easy to get to with killer food and drinks. Love this place! See you next time... read more

Armando's Place - Amazing paella! - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

Cute restaurant within a courtyard of a home Amazing food Paella was utterly delicious with 6 different types of fresh fish Service was amazing and Armando the chef and owner is a wonderful man Well worth the trip Make a reservation This is a hidden gem read more

What a gem! Excellent food, intimate setting, and great service. Ceviche, chicken parm, ribs, fish and shrimp tacos

Once in a while you'll come across something that's unlike anything else you've encountered. Armando's is like that. It's the definition of a hole-in-the-wall gem. From the street you may not even be able to tell it's a restaurant. (When I first walked past I noticed a gentleman inside working on a bicycle. That was my introduction to Armando!) The restaurant seating, per-se, is occasionally on the sidewalk in front of the building, but most seating is in a patio enclave in back. Seating is informal -- just a step up from picnic benches. But there is a lot of shade and it's quiet, so it's a welcome respite from the typical Bucerias hustle and bustle. A great place to enjoy a bit of refreshment after a day in the marketplace. But you came here for the food, right? Holy cow! So good. I've travelled a fair bit, and I've had paella all over Andalusia. Nowhere have I had better paella than Armando made. Nowhere! The menu is fairly focused: heavy on seafood, light on other proteins. So, if --like my wife -- you don't care for seafood you may not love this place as much as I do. But if you do, you won't find any seafood locally that's fresher, or prepared with more care and attention. Service is the perfect balance of friendliness and attention to diners' needs. In the future, you'll find me at Armando's every time my travels take me to Riveria Nayarit! read more

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A sweet garden dining experience in the charm-filled beachy town of Bucerias. The food was exceptional-fresh, generous and flavorful. I enjoyed the ample portion of garlic shrimp with fresh veggies and jasmine rice. My hubby was blown away by the two red snappers he received on his plate. We enjoyed the sangria and the pina colada very much. A casual spot worth stopping in for a top notch meal. read more

I have always been a little cautious about eating anywhere other than the resort I'm staying at. But, I really wanted to try out a new place. Let's face it, there is nothing romantic about resort buffets. My friend said they had heard good things about Armando's so we called for a car and headed out. We were greeted by Armando upon arrival. He said, "Hi, I'm Armando- I'm your chef." He looked happy and proud. I just had a feeling it was going to be a great night. We were walked back to an outside seating area in a courtyard with pretty lighting and a few tables with happy, friendly and relaxed, tourists. It felt like we had just found a secret spot! The tables are very casual, no tablecloths. That's not a big deal, because we were there for the food, not for the table linens! I ordered the lemonade drink and it was excellent. So refreshing with a little kick of tequila and the unique twist of basil. I confirmed with our server that they only use bagged ice, because I was so paranoid about getting sick. Speaking of our server, he was so incredibly nice. The service at our resort was awful, so it was really wonderful to be very well taken care of. We had some crispy chips and delicious guacamole before dinner. The menu here offers a lot of seafood options, but I don't eat seafood. My friends had the shrimp and Mahi Mahi. They said it was very good. I had the chicken with pasta for dinner and I really enjoyed it. The problem was I got full before eating only 1/2 of it. We also ordered cheesecake and chocolate cake. Everything was delicious and I didn't get sick- I'm starting to let go of some of the fear that I used to have. Armando's Place is a great choice and they know that most touristas need the filtered water and bagged ice. Muchas Gracias . I'm so glad we found this hideaway gem! Our server gave us good advice about where to go, and he was so patient with all of my questions. Thank You for wonderful night that we won't soon forget. In Summary: Romantic little spot Great Food Many seafood options Delicious Beverages No travel sickness! yay Impeccable, warm and welcoming service read more

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Excellent service and food! Lobster linguine was amazing. The red snapper was large and perfectly cooked. read more

Armando's Place - Whole red snapper - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

This place is INCREDIBLE! Have been twice this week for Coconut Shrimp. My hubby's Mahi Mahi was exceptional. This owner takes time to greet every table and takes such pride in his business read more

Armando's Place - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

A fabulous restaurant! Excellent service, the food quality is exceptional, and Armando and his family and team are wonderfully kind, accommodating and welcoming. We (4 of us), stopped for a late lunch on a Thursday. Three of us got the catch of the day, (right out of the ocean), one had coconut shrimp (truly the best I've ever had!), as well as a caprese salad and Mexican lemonade (3 made with Tequila and 1 with vodka). Prices are wonderfully low, the outdoor dining room is calming, filled with beautiful flowers, twinkle lights and gorgeous artwork. This is a must-visit restaurant if you're lucky enough to be in bucerias (down the beach from Puerto Vallarta. read more

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Fantastic food, environment and prices!! Armando and his team showed us the best food and warmest, kindest service. Armando came out to the table (there were 13 of us), showed us the fresh tuna and snapper he'd bought at the market that day, and told us about those specials as well as all the items on the menu. We had seafood paella (see the picture), and it was fabulous! Don't miss going to this great restaurant!!! read more

Armando's Place - Seafood paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

We visited this place for the first time as it was recommended to us by our hotel and everything we ordered was just devine and very fresh. If you are every wanting to venture out and try a new place please try this place. read more

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The food and atmosphere are wonderful, the prices are good, and they often have live music. The only downside is that it is a little difficult to find. You walk down a narrow passageway to reach the dining area. read more

Super cool and chill outdoor garden restaurant. Must try the lemonade with tequila (Inthink it had some mint in it?). Tuna sashimi was the freshest bi have ever had and the whole grilled snapper was amazing! Music and dancing as well. Felt like you were with family. Make a reservation!!! read more

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Good food wonderful host, excellent service. The fish is very fresh and cooked perfectly. Really had a great time talking with Armando. Dining is outdoors behind the building really a nice atmosphere. Very reasonably priced for the type of food you are served. I would give it five stars. It's a little bit difficult to find but well worth the effort. A real gem Not on the main Street in Bucerias! Armando, his family and the team works so well together it makes me wanna go back again . read more

Excellent,excellent food,distinct atmosphere, wonderful chef. Armando is a chef extraordinaire!

It's not a typical restaurant. It's located in a residential area. We walked our way there and made it to this hole in the wall. Armando greeted us and brought us to the back area. Very beautiful outdoor backyard patio. We ordered seafood paella and it was phenomenal. I have tasted paella in Spain and Armando's paella is very similar to what I have tasted in Spain. It's so delicious. The lobster is thick, tuna and red snapper is on point and the rice in it is very flavorful. This place is a MUST TRY! Nothing but good food and Armando's service is excellent! read more

Armando's Place - Seafood Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

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The atmosphere here is authentic Mexico in the best way. The food was tied for first during our visit to Bucerias. Each member of our table had something different, and we all thought our food was fantastic, so you can't go wrong here. My understanding from a local is that Chiles en Nogada is a local dish, so I ordered that and highly recommend it. Armando came out and checked on us during the meal, which was an extra special touch. Highly recommend & we will be back when we return! read more

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I came here with my family while on vacation and it was so good we decided to come back the next day. The service was extremely friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. We tried pretty much everything on the menu and enjoyed it all. There was a sea bass that was a special that was probably the highlight of the meal. read more

On vacation with wife and her siblings, all nine of us had the pleasure of finding and eating at this amazing restaurant. The owner and chef was delighted to explain the menu in English. The mango margaritas were delicious but the basil lemonade with tequila was outstanding! Armando made a large paella for us and clearly the best we had ever had! If visiting Bucerias you must find this gem. read more

If you are wondering about hype, this place is all it's reported to be. Amazing food, great atmosphere and you can see Armando's passion for his family restaurant through the quality dishes and the personable service. Highly recommended. I tried the seafood paella and it was delicious along with the mussels for an appetizer which were so savoury. read more

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there was dog poop in the entrance to the place and backs up to the highway, noisy. Very high prices for the food and ambiance. My paella was extremely salty and pricey. The seafood was not cooked properly, I was concerned because paella takes 30-45 mine came out in 15 min.They have fold up chairs from sam's club, plastic tables and easy ups. They never mentioned cash only or we would have left. Not sure why it has such high ratings. Did I mention the flys everywhere. Stay away from this place, much better choices and prices elsewhere. read more

Returned for lunch yesterday before flying out. Armando picked up octopus for me for lunch and grilled it with garlic sauce. Delicious and so tender with perfect al dente vegetables! Basil lemonade was wonderful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Armando's Place - Grilled octopus in garlic sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

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So the "Lobster" in the opening photo are MY Lobsters I ordered - LOL. Not from the menu mind you; Armando went personally and got them for me! Who does that?; "Pos Armando"! This place is the epitome of a Hidden Gem. Don't let the "off the beaten path" location fool you, Armando's Place is the real deal. He is a hands on, super serious craftsman of ALL the foods he prepares. And it shows in ever dish that's presented. I have eaten here many times, and when guests are in town I make sure one night is "Armando's Night" . I have eaten all over the world and while he's not going to earn a Michelin Star any time soon, his food us delicious none the less. Please try. After that you'll be a "regular" too. Bon Appetite - Enjoy read more

Always delicious! Fresh seafood perfectly prepared. 3 different fish last night for "Catch of the Day". Service is always good. Armando himself is always attentive. read more

This is one Bucerias's hidden gems. The place is tucked in a neighborhood and once you enter this quaint, quiet, and simply decorated restaurant you will realize you entered a very wonderful place. The hospitality is wonderful, the staff is very friendly, attentive and accommodating. The special drinks are a must try.. Basil Lemonade with a shot of tequila.! Best drink in Mexico.! The owner prepared a custom order of steak and lobster. Armondo brought the fresh lobster out from the kitchen and it was huge.! The steak was approx. 300 grams with is about 17 oz steak.. also huge.! The Armondo prepared half of each for me. Both the lobster and steak was prepared perfectly.! We also had a very nice bottle of wine with dinner from and very good selection. This place is a must see while visiting Nuevo. It will not disappoint.!! We will definitely be going back on all our visits. read more

Armando's Place - Surf and Turf - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

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Great food, great service and nice ambiance. The drinks are unique and interesting . Live music on Thursday nights

Jack of all trades n mastering none. They serve breakfast, lunch n dinner. Menu has Mexican, Italian, Spanish n ribs- trying to be diverse n missing the mark. Sangria was nothing but wine n lemonade. No fruit, no brandy, nada. Ceviche also missing key ingredients. Grouper was fine. Bass overcooked. Chips stale. Choice of only 2 beers. Cash only. Way better dinner options out there. read more

Simply The Best Ceviche ever! This is a must while in Bucerías! We had shrimp for starters and since it was delicious we tried it with swordfish. This will more then likely be a daily stop. read more

Armando's Place is fantastic! Each food item my family had was delicious (Paella, Chicken Parmesan , Coconut Shrimp). The service was prompt. We even had an opportunity to meet the owner (Armando). He was appreciative and very welcoming. I will certainly return to Armando's Place during my next visit to Mexico. read more

Armando is famous for the freshist most delicious fish in Bucerias. The best lobster dinner ever. Vegetables cooked to perfection. Unobtrusive but very thoughtful service. Each detail of our meal was customized to our liking. And you can't go wrong here with any of Armando'sfish dishes. This man is a seafood magician! Don't pass up this place. read more

Armando's Place - The best lobster dinner ever. Vegetables cooked to perfection. - Mediterranean Near Me - Bucerías, NAY

We went to Armando's for our first time last night. It easily became our new favorite! We were more than pleasantly surprised at the freshness, quality, and preparation of everything we ordered. The caesar salad and parmesan bread was one of our favorites anywhere. The grilled lobster tails were out of this world as was the red snapper. Aplausos to the Chef! We will be back...again and again read more

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The best meal we had in Puerto Vallarta! We had Chicken Parmesan, Grilled Lobster, Steak Medallion and Seared Tuna. They all came out delicious. Will definitely come back again. read more

I hope his growing to the back isn't a mistake. The back garden is charming with the tree and lights. He had a great sax player about the right dinner noise appropriate. The menu selection nice. But the service was extremely slow. Nice staff, but slow. read more

First time at this restaurant. Very friendly service. The food, however, is mediocre. The menu seems to be all over the place. They have ribs, pasta, ceviche, Greek salad, key lime pie, etc. In wanting to appeal to everyone, they lose sight of what their food should be about, the result is mediocre food. We had the ceviche, which was drowning in lime marinade. We also had Chile relleno which had beef, fruit, cheese. - too much! We had their "famous" basil lemonade which was good, but too much sugar. Would not go back. read more

The whole restaurant, furniture and lights looked like it came from Costco plastic fold down tables and chairs, placed on a loose gravel floor. Clean but cheap looking. The food was good but not great for being over priced by at least 30% compared to other restaurants in the area. I was disappointed since we needed to make reservations, and the reviews where rated so high. read more

At Armando's Place Armando waits on you. Right from that point you know you are in for a special evening. The menu featured some great fresh fish dishes. All plates ordered by our group were awesome. Fresh ingredients and great flavours. One of our favourite restaurants! read more