I can only review this place based off of their service, which was AMAZING, their ambiance, which was AMAZING because it's second floor open air and ocean view, and their michiladas, which were GREAT. The only disappointment is that we stopped in here for Mexican food and there was none to be found. There were nachos and guacamole on the menu, and eyeing other tables, both looked good. But everything else on the menu was American food. They also get bonus points for greeting you with an ice cold hand/face towel. So if your tired of tacos and just want some American food, this is definitely a great option to get off the hot streets and cool off with an ice cold beer and warm Mexican hospitality. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Michilada- Cold, delicious, huge - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

$1 Margaritas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheeky Monkey is a fun bar located on the Malecon Boardwalk, overlooking the ocean. We visited Cheeky Monkey for $1 Margaritas and to watch the sun set before we went to dinner. The menu consists mostly of casual bar food, salads, seafood and pasta dishes, sandwiches, and pizza (think Chili's in the U.S.) so I wouldn't come here for the food. We ordered the fried zucchini sticks and onion rings and they were fine, but you can tell the menu is geared towards American tourists. I believe I paid less than $30 for two appetizers and 12 margaritas - awesome deal!!! read more

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What an awful experience. This server chased us down the street after I PAID to use the bathroom. Forced us to buy a beverage and was a complete asshole. I paid for the bathroom. I shouldn't have been coerced and bullied into buying something I didn't want when I paid for a service I needed. Get some customer service in this bar. You're on the malecon for tourists. I'm a local ffs read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

A couple of years ago this place grabbed my heart and I continue to go there when in Vallarta because of it. The first time I went to the Cheeky Monkey was right after the Hurricane Patricia slammed the west coast of Mexico, somehow missed PV but did do damage to the inland areas. Anyway, Cheeky Monkey was taking up food and money donations for one of the towns inland so I hit up the local MEGA and grabbed a few staples and I have been a fan of Cheeky since. There are two things that make this place great and it's not the food. Don't get me wrong the food is edible but the best thing is the view and second the margs. Can never go wrong with a Lime in the Coconut Margarita. They also have free wi-fi however if you are on the top floor it's not as great. Also keep in mind that there is smoking allowed everywhere so do expect to be eating around smokers all the time. I just drink so I am good :)! I look forward to going back and hope that if they change, they only make the food better as the rest is already working for them. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

This was the worst meal I had in Vallarta. Got the bacon wrapped shrimp and some horrible Mess in a mortar. Drinks are ok, that's it. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Dollar beers or margaritas depending on the day. Friendly service and hardly anyone there in the late afternoon, making it a great place to rest your feet when you need a stop after a long walk along the waterfront. Beautiful view of the ocean and malacon on the second floor. Fund to watch all the tourists climb the ladder statue right out front. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Dollar coronas and Margs. Cold towels for hot days. Muey bueno. This place is great. Hector is great. He works really hard. read more

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The drinks are cheap and the view overlooking the Malecon is excellent. Unfortunately the $1 margaritas are made with a crappy mixto tequila and a pre-made mix rather than fresh squeezed lime juice. For a few pesos more you can get margarita with a better tequila but they still use the same mix. Better off sticking to the beers. Food is nothing special but don't go for the food, go for the view. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bruschetta - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Highly recommended!!! I was here 6 year's ago and they still have $1 margarita's and $1 beers. The service is amazing, the drink menu is fun! Our favorite drink is the classic mojito with the add side shot. The view is amazing, you can watch the waves crash into the shore. We will be back. Oh please note they only accept cash no cards and I haven't seen an atm. When you order nachos you will need to purchase the cheese upgrade. The Wi-Fi is free and FAST!!! . read more

Great spot to put your feet up after walking El Malecon! Drinks are strong and the food is solid. The Molcajete is perfect to split with another if you're just looking for a snack. You can sit upstairs or downstairs, and either is a great option. 4 stars only because it's a bit of a pricy option compared to other spots nearby. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

We are in Puerto Vallarta for the day, stopped for lunch at Cheeky Monkey. Fantastic view from the top floor Service is top notch and very friendly Great tocos Cerveza wifi read more

Our cab driver recommended that we come here for drinks while we were visiting downtown, so we did during our walk around downtown. $1 margaritas and beer! You can't beat that! We didn't really try any food, besides chips and salsa and guacamole, but great deals on drinks! read more

Cheeky Monkey - $1 Strawberry Margarita! - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

On my first night in Puerto Vallerta, I attended a joint Batchelor, Batchelorette Party we firstly the oldies had some food they have an extensive menu of what I would call casual food I had an extremely delicious Burger and fries and some ice cold Coronas. My Big Cuz tells me that they are a buck a beer neither my youngest Cuz and I cannot understand this do they get dearer or cheaper as the Pesos fluctuates against the Dollar. After a visit to the Taco stands a walk along the Malecon and a million pre-wedding pictures on the beach. No-one could agree where to eat and we landed back at the Cheeky Monkey. I tried the Tempura Chicken with salad, it was very nice and crispy you can get a great view along the Malecon from the balcony floor ,the waiters are very helpful and the service is quick and the Maragritas are just like a lime slush puppy and as easily drunk. Do not go to Cheeky Monkeyif you are expecting Cordon Blu food, but go if you want easy food and a great time . read more

Cheeky Monkey - Tempura Chicken - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Loved this place! The margaritas are to die for not to mention the prices are great. I sat on the 2nd floor (non-smoking) and the view is great to watch the sunset. I returned to this place 2 times during 4 days for margaritas. I also had nachos, brocheta , and chocoflan. The kitchen is on the 2nd floor and open concept, you can see its clean. read more

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Great view, $1 corona and margaritas. How can you beat that? Friendly staff, great view, and good food. Definitely coming back! read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

My first cruise down to Mexico with my Grandparents and we had to stop here - and YOU should too! I had such a blast - food is great, drinks are cheap, and the crew are amazing! read more

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The view of the bay is awesome and they had the World Series on which made a great evening. Food was great and the service was wonderful. Food is cheep too, and even though I don't drink you can get $1 beers and margaritas at anytime day or night. Full meal for two is around 15 bucks and you are stuffed. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Service 5 stars. Food quality about 3.5. Advertised margaritas were cheap and were so so on the alcohol content. We came here twice in one week to have some late night drinks before the expensive clubs. The staff was very cool with us just drinking and I believe they have $1 beers! We just took shots..ha! Cool hip place right in the center of the Malecon. read more

Cheeky Monkey - $1 Margs are huge!! Alcohol content? Ehhh - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Saw the restaurant on Yelp, then passed it on the street so we thought we would give it a try. Menu was totally unexpected. Philly cheese steak, pizza and hamburgers in addition to some traditional favorites. Absolutely the best fish tacos I've ever had. Lightly breaded Mahi-Mahi with cabbage and a delicious chipotle aoli sauce. Beautiful ocean front view. Ice cold cervezas!! read more

Cheeky Monkey - Mahi Mahi tacos cooked to perfection - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Great place to hang out! Beautiful view and great service! Try the 'Lime in the Coconut'...a margarita made with coconut milk! So smooth and delicious! read more

We go here all of the time. Great place, good view, everyone is friendly. Food is not too expensive. Always dollar beers.

The food was not good at all. The lemonade did not taste like fresh squeezed lemonade, the buffalo wings were VERY SALTY, the chicken enchiladas were STRINGY and hard to chew. The agua de orchata was OK, very disappointing. The waiter didn't even bother asking if the food was good. I will never go back or recommend this restaurant to anyone unless you want sub par tasing food. Try the tacos stands instead. Waste of $30dollars. read more

This place is horrible. Stopped in for a beer. $3.75 for 2. Paid with an American $20. Got $260 pesos back. They don't give change in dollars but take them for payment. Don't recognize going exchange rate but their own. Stay away from this place. It is a rip off. Basically told me that's there policy. Horrible place. read more

My husband and I love the Cheeky Monkey!! It's one of the happiest places on earth!! It's got such an upbeat fun buzz! The location is amazing any time of day or night but especially during sunset. It's on the second floor with an open patio looking out into the Banderas Bay and over the Malecon walkway. Nothing to block your view but a few palm trees near the sea! The service is awesome! Those guys took great care of us even though the place was packed. When we came back a few more times, they treated us like family, getting us the best table possible. Coronas and Margs are only $1. We had chips and salsa and they was very good, fresh salsa and nice crisp chips. Prices are incredible! Service is friendly and fun. I really can't say enough. If you go to Puerto Vallarta and you love a fun time, you must go to the Cheeky Monkey! We hope to get back out there soon. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Sunset at the Cheeky Monkey! - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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These guys have it figured out. Cheap drinks to lure you in, and simple menu to keep you full. This is a great pit stop on a hot day. The 15peso margaritas are simple, not overly sweet, and not too big. Kind of like what you might imagine a tequila laced lime flavoured snow cone to taste like. And being not overly sweet means you can power back a number of them while people watching from high above the Malecon. As other reviewers have pointed out, the food is average. It's the drinks and view that really make this place. read more

The view is terrific, great for a leisure drink and chips and guacamole. I believe margaritas and beer $1. I had a margarita which was sufficient. Tacos were worse than Taco Bell. Flavorless and bland, just not good at all. Service was good and prompt. read more

Good location on the Malecon. I have eaten here a couple of times. Good tacos and cheap drinks. Service is good. Great second floor view of the malecon and the bay. read more

The best spot for prefunk or sunset margaritas..... The view and the $1 margaritas aren't to be beaten. read more

Cheeky Monkey - $1 Margaritas and an ocean view! - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Cheap, cheap, cheap. $1 and $2 drinks are the norm. Set expectations to quantity and not quality and you'll have a great time. This isn't a bar to go to for authentic Mexican drinks. You're talking margarita mix and the cheapest tequila they can get their hands on. But it's a $1 a drink! The staff, including the kitchen, are up for having a good time with the guests. The only downside is the totally bizarre 10am closing time. Sort that out owners! read more

This place basically isn't worth the 4 stars Bloody marry was basically Clamato sands alcohol... Chips and salsa where horrible Stalest chips I have ever had Shrimp cocktail was descent but nothing great What should I expect from the heavily tourist infested Boardwalk of PV read more

Not sure how this place gets 4 stars. If you are looking for one dollar beer or margaritas then I guess this is your place but if you are looking for quality food and service look further. They were out of what I wanted and things likes chips and guacamole did not taste fresh or special. Had to go looking for our server to get another beer and finally talked to one of the pitch guys, bringing people in to get another round. Not my fave place in PV. read more

How can you not love this place. $1 dollar margaritas. OMG !!! I have never come here for the food, so I come drink and by the time I am hungry and want to eat, the subpar food tastes great. 2 of us had several margaritas and appetizers all for under $20 dollars. 3 hours spent having a blast. read more

Really fun atmosphere on second floor with a view. Extensive drink and food menu. $1 beers all day. read more

Cheeky Monkey - Top Shelf Margarita. They have a dozen different options. - Bars Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

We decided to pass on the all-inclusive resort when we came to Mexico...and this place solidified that choice. They have $1 beers (Coronas) and $1 margaritas. They also have several mixed drinks for $2. Decently strong and pretty tasty. Given that they are only $1, I think they are well worth it (but I'm not picky either). They also have really good service and a great view of the water. We tried the mac and cheese balls, which were good. Fun and really affordable place to come and relax. If you want some really cheap drinks and a great view, then this is your place! read more

Horrible. Cheeky Monkey was recommended by my parents as a fun, cheap place for drinks and food. It was neither. Terrible service, drinks were awful, and the waitstaff tried to overcharge us because we were Tourists. I would NOT recommend wasting your time. read more

cute name, great view, cheap drinks and HORRIBLE food. The hamburger patty was microwaved! $6 USD for a club sandwich on Bimbo bread. Pizza crust as thin as a piece of paper. overpriced horrible food....won't be back read more

This is the worst places to eat at. I order Mahi tacos (4) between the four tacos there was about an ounce of fish and the rest was cabbage. The fish was old and no flavor. Do not eat here or the restaurant below. Head towards the bridge and eat at any other restaurant past the bride, it's towards the pier that looks like it has sails and you will not go wrong. read more

The drinks good,don't order fish tacos waste of money 2 frozen ms smith cod sticks for 150 paseo and nothing else.or tacos same thing no rice no beans what a joke read more

This is a fun to go to for sunset cocktails. The one dollar Margs are very average and overly sweet. Located right on the Malecon on the water front. Close to everything downtown. Kind of run down, but the location makes this a fun stop. read more

Great margaritas and great customer service! Def recommend this place if you are a margarita lover.