My first visit here was five years ago and I enjoyed an octopus quesadilla that literally changed…read moremy life with its freshness and delicious taste. I have since returned many times and I feel like an updated review is important because this is one of the best restaurants that I have ever eaten at across the globe for authentic Mexican cuisine, especially Mariscos. The atmosphere is local, authentic, quaint, and welcoming. Abuela can be seen in the kitchen hand making the tortillas so you know it's gonna be an amazing experience. The seafood is fresh and the food comes with a platter of sauces and pico de gallo and hot peppers that complement whatever dish you may order. The prices are fair and quite inexpensive when compared to prices back in the United States. There is a view during the day and at night, festive lights, set the tone for a magical evening. In short, having traveled across this wonderful globe and eaten at many Michelin starred restaurants, as well as local places like this, I can confidently say this is in the top 10 list of my favorite spots to enjoy a meal!

THE place to eat in yelapa if you want delicious food (including made to order tortillas), great…read moreservice, relaxed ambiance with a gorgeous view since it's upstairs (thus more challenging and fun to find!). I adored everything we ate there - fun salad flavors and I'm always a fan of all things seafood... only stayed here for a few days and ate here twice!

5 stars for the margaritas - real fruit frozen margs, and the Cadillac here was one of my friend's…read moreall-time faves. Full bar it seems, would definitely recommend for drinks. Unfortunately can't speak to the food - they'd run out or stopped serving tacos by 12:30 when we ordered drinks and had to revisit the menu. Then waitstaff was never able to come back and take our food orders even though we tried waving them over (despite it not being busy) so we just finished our drinks and left.

We really like Gloria, she's so kind, we have eaten at Gloria's the last three visits to Yelapa and…read morewe always go in two or three times a visit. The breakfasts are fantastic and I really like the vegetarian options on the menu, the veggie fajitas are the bests in town in my opinion. It's very pleasant to be next to the river, the sound of the water and the chickens roosting in the trees next to us is a nice atmosphere and the cheerful decor and lights. Went went there for New Year's Eve dinner and they had a limited menu just for that night which the server needed to explain to us. The food is always served quickly. We will go back next visit.

Having heard about this place on multiple platform sites was really looking forward to trying this…read more It did not disappoint. There were only two things in the salad table that were not vegan, otherwise everything was vegan. The staff was aware and helped us. Almost all of the dishes were outstanding. The black beans and refried beans - not spicy just perfectly cooked and seasoned. I went three times to have it with everything I tried. The protein, the salads, the tacos and tostadas were all outstanding. Some dishes as they were over over, new dishes were replaced making it harder for us to try everything. The food, the beverages all of it were very good. Simply home cooked type meals and reasonably priced. The staff was great and they cleaned up nicely. The inside is also very tidy. The stairs going up is a bit odd. Wish they took cards as well. All else this a very good restaurant that we are glad we tried.

Everything was excellent. Very reasonable and the salads…read moreand main dishes were crafted with taste in mind. Dessert was wonderful. Overall a fun little place for vegetarian

Rays doesn't exist anymore. Don't know why it's still on yelp. A different restaurant is in same…read morelocation Mar y Tierra. Very good.

We were so grateful Ray's Place opened up while we were in Yelapa in October (off season). We had…read moreheard a lot of great reviews from the locals and our Airbnb hosts (Kendra, Fernando, Chapo). We sat out in the garden patio area and enjoyed delicious cocktails. The food was incredible, made with fresh/quality ingredients, and we were more than satisfied with the service and entire experience. It really encompasses what Yelapa is all about. It's a beautiful place full of beautiful, wonderful people and an amazing culture. Don't miss out on Ray's!

Thank goodness for this amazing place where I can go and have a plant based burger in paradise…read more Just what I was needing as I was swimming in junk food. As a transitioning vegan I really enjoyed everything I tried here.

I got the rigatoni with pesto and it was some of the best I've ever had in my life. The vibe in…read morethere is super cute, quaint, and quiet. The owner was extremely kind and the waitress was very nice. It was my friends birthday and they gave us free mousse with a candle and sang to her. I definitely recommend coming here!

I wish I could give 20 stars the 5 Terre pizza here was SO good, SO authentic, SO flavorful. Tried…read moreboth the classic crust as well as the gluten-free crust -- both were incredibly tasty. I mean, how does Chef Marco do it?!!! I couldn't believe the gluten free crust was actually gluten free - it was THAT good. Also tried the gluten free rigatoni pasta with pesto and bell peppers, as well as the regular rigatoni pasta with pesto & bell peppers. LOVED both. Usually our little toddler who is gluten free has to compromise on taste or quality, but not in this restaurant. When the Chef heard he was GF, he even prepared special GF bread out of GF pizza crust as an appetizer for the table (served along with pesto and balsamic glaze). In our 3 day stay in PV, we had 3 meals here -- lunch, dinner, as well as takeout. I could write an entire essay about how good this restaurant was in terms of the quality of food (also tried the Eggplant Parm which was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, as well as the vegan tiramisu). The ambience (esp at dinner) and service (esp at lunch) was so good. If you are into excellent quality Italian food, this restaurant is for you. If you are vegetarian, vegan, celiac... this restaurant is DEF for you. Pls don't miss it!!

This is a perfect example of the resin you travel off the beaten path to Yelapa -- to enjoy a true…read morelocal gem like El Manguito!!!!! The restaurant is essentially a large open air patio (that's covered) with a view of the river. A small lunch menu, but a nice selection that should satisfy. Best part is the food was quite tasty and made with fresh ingredients, I enjoyed the chicken enchiladas and they were perfectly seasoned with a great enchilada sauce, and just the right amount of cheese. Prices here are fair and the enchilada portion plate was more than enough for one grown man. There's a large bar and people were sipping margaritas and cocktails. I enjoyed the Micheladas. I'm not an ice cream eater; however, if you are, you absolutely must come here because the other patrons were enjoying several kinds of ice cream that looked quite delicious and unusual. And you could peruse the freezer and choose the type of flavor that you wanted. I would absolutely come back. It is not in the Pueblo so that if you are walking up the river either on your way or on your way back do yourself a favor and stop here!! Keep in mind you have to cross over the suspension bridge to get there.

Luis is the kindest man whi cares about the quality of his food and his guests. His whole family…read moreshares in the business. I love the whole red snapper. The shin is crispy and flavorful and the meat inside juicy. It's delight to sit in his riverside restaurant and enjoy the view of children playing, birds, donkeys, horses and life in the up river community.

We had a nice lunch here on a recent visit to Yelapa. I got a shrimp salad over avocado, which was…read moretasty and a plentiful portion. This dish included an ENTIRE avocado! Which was a pleasant surprise. They had a number of seafood options, and some chicken options that all looked appealing. We were able to sit out on the front patio, which was nice for people watching on the street that runs in front of Cafe Eclipse and also provides a view of what's going on across the way, over at Mimi's. Margaritas were fresh and tasty, but did take quite a while to receive. The location of the restaurant, being away from the water and sort of tucked into the village streets, makes it a little close and stuffy, even sitting outside, but if you prefer heat, you will enjoy this! Bathrooms are through the interior and in the back garden. Apparently there is a shared sink (for all genders) outside the WC's, but I failed to notice this to be able to use it. Recommended.

A wonderful Yelapa location. Delicious food every day. And the best iced coffees. My kids and I…read moreenjoyed eating here.

Step into an all vegetarian breakfast or buffet! Our party of 4 arrived at 1pm as breakfast was…read morefinishing up. It took them around 45 minutes to set the lunch buffet, but it was well worth the wait. They did allow us to make a quick selection from the breakfast options so we could wait. They have freshly made waters in different flavors: cucumber/lime, coconut/orchata, a fruit blend. The waters are never the same, they are based on the season and fruit availability. The vegetable lasagna was excellent so delicious!!! Highly recommend this place. There's another location near the airport as well if your traveling out and want to catch breakfast before leaving. Parking: there's an enclosed parking 1 block away. Bathroom: the restaurant has restrooms.

Delicious, great service, very clean and multiple types of vegetarian dishes! They only serve…read morebreakfast and lunch and everything is freshly made.

Went for dinner and stayed for a huge thunderstorm! I had been craving coconut shrimp and my dinner…read moredidn't disappoint. It wasn't the most spectacular meal we have ever had, but the food was very good, service was very friendly, and the margs were solid. The coconut shrimp had a slightly sweet dipping sauce that really was delicious! My husband got a chile relleno con queso and he really liked it, too. The space itself is really cool - near the beach, right on the corner with open air on two sides. They have trees growing out the ceiling! It's a great spot for a nice date. They let everyone stay extra long to ride out the storm, too, which was really thoughtful. I would absolutely come back!

Nice drinks and seafood. Didn't love the totstadas they were in a darkened sauce byt they were ok…read more The aguachile shrimp were a bit spivyllcy and flavorful but very tasty