They reopen to the public for another season starting October 2nd 2022.. what a great opportunity…read moreto have them for years to come

Wow! Such an awesome place. Just outside of town but we'll worth an Uber or Didi ride. I've been in…read moreTexas and lived in Kansas City, El Rio BBQ is legit!! El Rio BBQ is a huge restaurant that's all outside. You can sit upstairs or near the river. They're known for the ribs which are a must!! They taste like they've been slow grilled over charcoal all day. So moist and flavorful. The quarter potion is perfect for one. The watermelon salad was great. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I will be back and next time might order extra for lunch the next day.

Now called Casa Prime...definitely the most decadent dinner we had in PV! Beautiful restaurant…read morewith an awesome vibe. Staff were beyond friendly and the service amazing! Our party had a ceaser salad, a wedge and a tomato, cucumber, avocado and feta salad to start. Shared a new york, filet and rib tacos with sides of grilled veggies and fries. Everything was very tasty and cooked to order. A complimentary sorbet ended off an excellent dinner.

Sonora has my heart and my belly. The arrachera tacos have changed the game for me. I was always a…read moreprime ribeye kinda girl but that arrachera prime skirt steak took the win for me! The amount of meat they stack on your taco is out of this world. I was surprised but since they were priced a bit more than other places, I kinda expected it to be loaded and it was! Drinks were great too! Highly recommend. I've been 3 times cause it's so gooooooood!

Wow!! Just had the best steak dinner in Puerto Vallarta. The different cuts of meat are proudly…read moredisplayed in the case just inside the front door. Don't pass up the warm fresh tortillas made right in the window. If you are a carnivore this is the place for you

We came to visit family and my aunt brought us to this BBQ place to try their "trompo de pastor"…read morewhich was amazing ! We normally like trying street tacos hole in the walls tacos but this place was definetly worth it

This place is just fantastic, it's in the middle of this beautiful park in the Cuale River, super…read moreinexpensive, drinks, and food, just beautiful. The margaritas were very well served! And the food is delicious.

Just popped in for a drink. Lovely spot in the middle of a park and wonderful host. Will make…read morethis a favorite spot! Service was excellent!

Since I've been coming here the name of the place is "Zenizas". My first time was 3 years ago. And…read moreit's gotten better every year. Service is friendly and food is good. I always get the ribs.

Also known as Zenizas. Outrageously good ribs and salad. Drinks were different and very fun. The…read moreservers made the evening outstanding. Great Ribs!!!

What a fun spot! We…read morecame here MULTIPLE times throughout our trip as there was so many options for everyone. While finding a table, a server will come over and take your drink order.. but be aware we werent able to split that tab! Overall our food came out as a good time and it really feels like a sports bar in there! Definitely always on our list when coming to PV!

We discovered this local foodpark this weekend, just down the street from the Mio hotel. It had…read moremany dining options from pizza's, sushi, chicken, tacos, seafood, etc. They also had a desert and bar vendor as well, which made it perfect for lunch or dinner. It is an outside eating area that offers plenty of shade and over head cover. Great place for kids to play after eating as well. Walking distance from our hotel Mio.

We stopped by to grab food to go after a sunset cruise. Happy to find bbq after a week of tacos…read more We ordered fried pickles, a chicken sandwich with fries, and bbq chicken. The fried pickles were delicious with a light cornmeal coating served with ranch dressing. BBQ chicken came with fries and was juicy and sauced just right. I did not receive the chicken sandwich but rather a bbq chicken and rib combo served with fries. This appears to be a mistake but we didn't realize until we got home. Meat portions were quite large. Ribs were ok but I'm a rib snob so I wasn't overwhelmed but they were juicy and tender. I wish they gave us more fried pickles. I would return and recommend. Great location. Lots of tvs for sports, and nice view of the marina!

I'm gonna give this place a 4-Mexican stars out of 5. Meaning, for Mexico, it's pretty dang good!…read more The ribs go on HH from 2-4pm M-Fr. Two for the price of one and includes French fries and slaw. I order a combo special with ribs and chicken. The first time the chicken was juicy and tender but this time it was dry and flavorless. It's all good it happens. The sauce is consistent and they have some spicy sauce you can add on. The baked potato is fine but only comes with sour cream so ask for butter while it's hot. I personally don't love the slaw but I have friends who do. Found out today the coconut shrimp is the best in the marina. It's got good natural coconut flavor and texture with the shrimp still shining through the batter. Good sauce accompanying the meal. It's a special not an appetizer. I love the location and the service could be a bit better but overall it's good. I come back for ribs and wings and sports.

This is what I would call one step up from a hole in the wall kind of place. The staff were very…read morenice and spoke enough English to assist us and they were attentive as well. It was recommended to our family by other white folks who raved about the tortilla soup. While someone in our group did order the soup, I don't like soggy tortillas so it wasn't for me. My mother described it as having ample chicken and avocados but nothing to write home about. My stepfather ordered the coconut shrimp which surprisingly came with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables (a plus in my book but not what I would have expected). The shrimp was very coconutty and came with a sauce that purported to be pineapple. I wouldn't say the sauce much resembled pineapple in appearance but was nonetheless a compliment to the very large and plentiful shrimp. I ordered the fish tacos, grilled, which were very disappointing. Although there were 4 tacos, of good size, they lacked in flavor and came with a sad pinch of cabbage a weird horseradish sauce. I would have preferred a fruit relish of some kind and it's too bad the fish didn't have much seasoning. The "pico de gallo" that was served as an appetizer was also really just tomatoes and onions with no "pico" and no cilantro, so that was also sad and unfortunately couldn't help to redeem my tacos. Having only tried 3 of their dishes I can't comment on the rest of the menu but I wouldn't recommend the fish tacos. One highlight that might interest others: It did look like they had an all you can eat ribs special which hungry folks might appreciate. All in all, it wasn't worth the cab ride there and back, in my opinion, but might be good for hungry folks who are nearby and not picky about their fish, or looking for something else on the menu. Certainly don't go for the ambiance, it's just a mix of plastic tables and chairs and more traditional wooden furniture.

We've been to Ernesto's many times enjoying the bbq ribs, tortilla soup and especially the orange…read morechicken. Well worth the visit.

This is always our go-to restaurant for sunset dinner on our first night in Puerto Vallarta…read more Consistently great service, delicious food and drinks, and a view that can't be beat. Our condo rental included a complimentary breakfast voucher good at El Dorado for each day of our stay. The breakfast and location on the beach is a perfect way to kick-off the morning. Also, I have to give a huge shout-out to the manager of the restaurant. He's amazing and always greets us with a smile and kind words. When we arrived toward the end of breakfast service today, they weren't able to accommodate us due to a large party they were setting up for. Rather than turn us away, the manager walked us to the restaurant next door and asked them to honor our vouchers. Now that's how you do it!. Stellar service!! We keep coming back here year after year and can highly recommend El Dorado!

Came in the afternoon to relax, have a cocktail with friends but decided on two ice teas and one…read morehouse margarita. The server poured water out of a pitcher for 4 of us, mind you not a bottle. The bill for two ice teas and a small margarita was 475 pesos! Remember the pitcher of water? They claimed on the bill it was bottled water. Customers beware!

There are places that simply serve food--and then there are places that become part of your story…read more Pepe's Tacos is exactly that for me. Having come here since I was 10 years old, this iconic taquería isn't just a local favorite--it's a timeless institution that continues to define what truly exceptional tacos should be. Since 1987, Pepe's has built a reputation that extends far beyond Puerto Vallarta, and one visit is all it takes to understand why. The star of the show--their legendary tacos al pastor--is nothing short of extraordinary. The pork is expertly marinated and cooked to perfection, resulting in meat that is incredibly juicy, tender, and bursting with deep, savory flavor. Each slice is carved with precision and layered onto warm tortillas, creating a perfect foundation for what comes next. What truly elevates these tacos is the balance of toppings. The sweetness of the pineapple and the sharpness of the fresh onions cut through the richness of the meat beautifully, enhancing every bite with contrast and complexity. It's a masterclass in simplicity done right--every ingredient playing its role to perfection. Beyond the food, the experience itself is just as memorable. The service is impressively fast and efficient, especially considering how popular this spot is, and there's an undeniable energy in the air that makes it feel alive at all hours. It's the kind of place you can count on for a late-night bite, where the atmosphere is casual, vibrant, and always welcoming. Pepe's Tacos isn't about reinvention or trend--it's about consistency, tradition, and delivering excellence time and time again. Decades later, it still holds its place as one of the best taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, and for good reason. Some things never change--and when they're this good, they absolutely shouldn't.

Thirty five years in the game and Pepe's runs like a well oiled machine. The dining room is its own…read moreecosystem, a natural choreography of service where everything flows without friction. Out front, the trompo spins over charcoal fire, hand turned, on display to the street. The man at the blade is a performer, part craftsman, part showman. He hones his knife between razor thin shavings of al pastor, then in a reflexive flourish nips the pineapple crowning the meat, sending a sliver flying only to catch it with a tortilla. It is theater, but it is also instinct. Inside, the crowd looks like the United Nations. A tour group from India next to a Dutch family with half a dozen kids in tow, the Canadians eye the Americans with deserved suspicion, and a few locals whose plates are piled high while tourists settle for modest portions. It is the natural order of things, and nobody complains. The charcoal scent in the meat makes clear this is al pastor's intended preparation. I have never had the pleasure of eating from a coal fired trompo before, and it is instantly apparent that this is the way it was meant to be. Someday, somehow, I will rig one of these up, because I need this in my life. Pepe's is not just a taco shop. It is a master class in tradition, theater, and flavor, with a dining room that feels like the world gathered around one spit.