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    Cheeky Monkey

    3.5 (43 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Good for dancing

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    Catherine W.

    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.

    Mel C.

    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.

    Stephanie L.

    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.

    Cold towels and cold cerveza
    Marty F.

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

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    Sean C.

    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.

    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.

    $1 Strawberry Margarita!
    Smaly K.

    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!

    Tempura Chicken
    Helen M.

    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 .

    Mango and pineapple margaritas with 1800 añejo tequila.
    Zared I.

    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.

    Todd N.

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

    Corey H.

    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!

    Jason S.

    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.

    $1 Margs are huge!! Alcohol content? Ehhh
    Bruce S.

    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.

    Mahi Mahi tacos cooked to perfection

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

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

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    Review Highlights - Cheeky Monkey

    Don't get me wrong the food is edible but the best thing is the view and second the margs.

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