Impressed and then some! A bit skeptical, as it was under new management, but Senõr Carrera and his partner, the chef, took such great care of us and did an AMAZING job from presentation to flavor to making us feel welcome and appreciated. (Disclaimer: Please overlook any gringa estupida Spanglish grammar errors.) Gracias amigos! This place is a hidden GEM. The prices were off-the-charts reasonable and the lobsters were HUGE! Being from the Midwest, mì amigas lobsters would've been close to double, if not more, what we paid. It's not those tiny tails like you get at red lobster either, that jumbo shrimp rival for size. These lobsters were legit! I've seen smaller chihuahuas... We had a party of 6 and no one complained about a single dish, flavor, spice, drink. Sr. Mauricio was fun and attentive. Guacamole was good. Calamari was amazing! Please get it. Best several of us has ever eaten. Not over cooked and spongy. Just fantastico. Perfecto! Get in a taxi and go there. Now. Then go again. Your stomach AND pocketbook will having a full on fiesta! It's colorful and has murals and is just a beautiful experience. We have 3 more days here and we might even go again. We will see what the universe tells us we need in México! Olé! read more

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This place is nothing short of amazing! 1) to die for food 2) personable & attentive staff 3) clean restaurant Chef Leo kept amazing us with every plate.. with a party of 12 everyone was eating off each others plate enjoying each savory bite! I believe our waiters name was Maio(?) very friendly and attentive and personable. Claudio's Place is a must when visiting PV. We'll definitely be going back! read more

Claudio's Place - Melt in your mouth lobster! Chef Leo and staff are amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Jarretaderas, NAY

CLAUDIO'S IS OPEN !!! The best sea food in Mexico. Anyway you want shrimp you'll receive the best. Prices are so reasonable but it's the foood,Claudio, his wait people make sure you have a great time. Check out our pics of two shrimp dinners. If you don't try ...YOUR LOSS. read more

First time in Puerto Vallarta and wanted to try something authentic and delicious. Asked the Taxi driver to take my fiancé and I somewhere to eat and I tell you we did not leave disappointed. I absolutely love the food and service. Everything was absolutely wonderful and if anything I enjoyed everything more at Claudio's (both service and food) than our 5 Diamond Resort we were at!!!!! I definitely will be coming back Thank you to my awesome waiter Rene and waitress Fatima for their efforts in ensuring that we had a great experience! P.S. don't forget to ask for their fire coffee (alcohol is added)!!! It's delicious after dinner and a show in itself! Trust me! read more

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We are so glad Claudio's made it through 2020! We never fail to eat here as many times as we can while in Nuevo Vallarta. Their food is EXCELLENT and reasonably priced. We've been so many times we've made friends with Claudio, his son Cesar and many of the other waiters. Everyone is so friendly. The chicken Mole, Shrimp Diablo and Avocado Shrimp are to die for and their presentation is worthy of a 5-star restaurant. Great margaritas too. They're a little hard to find on a side street, just past the Blue Shrimp (turn at Oxxo) in Nuevo Vallarta but you won't regret seeking them out. We'll be back! read more

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This place is amazing! My husband and I went to a few different places before this looking for dinner and all was closed so we found this gem on yelp and got a taxi here. It looked a little sketchy but our driver insured us it was safe. The staff was amazing and very helpful! The menu is only in Spanish but they helped translate for us. We ordered guacamole and shrimp burritos, both were to die for! I'm kinda sad I don't have seconds of the burrito to be honest haha and a plus it's vegetarian friendly. read more

Claudio's Place - Mexican Near Me - Jarretaderas, NAY

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This place is amazing. Every time we are in PV we always come here. The owner is AMAZING as well. We can't wait to visit this place again! read more

Claudio's Place - Yummy red snapper and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Jarretaderas, NAY

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Well, been coming down here to PV for 24 yrs. Found numerous eaterys the were delicious, and very accomodating. Claudio's is in the top. Met Mauri. So friendly and enlightening as he noticed we were looking at the pics on the wall. Comes over and gives a short explanation of the history of Mexico from the early 1900s. Now on to - the food. 11 of us sat down, ordered and experienced a wonderful spread. Delicious array of seafood, steak, chicken and the best salsa I've had in a long time. Can't comment on the dessert, was to full to have any more to eat. Chef comes to the table to check on us. Service was very good and food came for all at the same time. Open till 11 for late eaters You will not be disapointed. read more

Food is good and service is friendly. I had seafood platter. Lobster, shrimp, pulpo, a whole fish and a fish filet with vegetables and rice. The octopus was tough but everything else was good. read more

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Worst place EVER !!!!! We waited over an hour for our food when the place was completely empty. Food was more on the gross side then on the good side. We've tried 8 different plates and it's expensive. I heard from the locals that the food was good before the new owner took over. read more

A beautiful friendly restaurant off the beaten path. This place was recommended by our taxi driver and " you gotta eat here" we arrived before they opened and were greeted by Victor whom invited us in and served us a drink while he prepared his opening. I had the special #2 which was the garlic shrimp... It was awesome.. Others ate the quesadilla, the portions could have been a little bigger, but satisfying overall. The prices were good.. Two of us ate for $45 which included drinks... When you come here bring a flag of your country or favourite sports team, they will hang it for you .. read more

Claudio's Place - Claudio's Place is a Mexican Bar and grill in Nuevo Vallarta. - Mexican Near Me - Jarretaderas, NAY

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Wanted to try local cuisine so decided to go off the resort and found a gem. This restaurant has a great inviting atmosphere. Best part, the food was amazing. Taste, quality and authenticity was there. Planning on going back before we leave. Highly recommend this place. read more

Very nice meal. It was quiet when we arrived for dinner, only 2 other tables. My husband enjoyed the Spaghetti with seafood. We shared the tasty Fried Calamari. I had the Mexican plate but could not finish so brought home for tomorrow's lunch. read more

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This will be my go-to Mexican restaurant whenever I visit the Nuevo Vallarta area. Great food and service.

We ended up here after we learned that El Dynamite was closed for the season during our August visit here. Turned out to be a wonderful "quandary" to be in! Carlos was our waiter and he is a gem of a human being! So genuine, so friendly, so funny, and always willing to help. The free round of tequila shots didn't hurt, either. We arrived after 9pm on a Tuesday and were the only ones in the restaurant, which made us a little nervous, but then we remembered, "It's August...it's Tuesday...it's after 9pm...who are the weirdos?" Yep, us. We were not disappointed by the service or the food! The seafood combination was overflowing with red snapper, tilapia, octopus, calamari and crab; the stuffed tilapia was filled with shrimp, octopus, crab and cheese; the bacon-wrapped shrimp was, well, full of BACON! And the coconut shrimp was a standout, as well. Excellent Cadillac margaritas, too! A short cab ride from the Grand Mayan and WAY better food than any of the resort's restaurants. read more

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Excellent service. Claudio is entertaining and attentive. I had the mussels, generous portion, and a rich creamy sauce. Everyone else, a party of 5, was very satisfied. We turned down a dinner at a nearby resort for this local joint and payed a quarter of the price for food four times as good. Muy bien, buen provecho!!! read more

We love this place and have been coming here for at least 7 years. Always great food and the best waiters! The avocado stuffed shrimp is awesome as well as the Mexican plate and arrachera plate. Highly recommended - we eat here at least twice a week when in Nuevo Vallarta. Very close to the grand luxxe / grand Mayan resort. read more

Fresh and delicious seafood and great margarita! Service is great. Carlos was very pleasant and attentive. Will definitely go back read more

Claudio's Place - Seafood platter for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Jarretaderas, NAY

Came here with my husband and two teenage kids. They made a virgin pina colada for myself and kids and it was huge! My husband tried a local craft beer. We ordered two lobsters, calamari, and seafood pasta and everything was excellent. Our entire meal worked out to about $95 Cdn in total. Portion sizes are large and we left extremely full. The service was friendly and attentive but there were not many tables at the time we came. The area does seem a bit sketchy but it is safe and a one to two minute walk from the main road. We walked back to our condominium in the Vidanta complex. read more

My wife and I went here based off the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed! It was fantastic!! I had the Mexican platter and my wife had this huge seafood dish in a stone bowl. Both were excellent but my wife's seafood dish was the bomb. I can't remember what it was called but order it if you go. The salsa for the chips is also amazing. Margaritas were strong and made with fresh squeezed fruit. Total price for more than we could eat was about 30 usd. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent Mexican food! Fun atmosphere and great service! Great place for small or large groups. The prices are cheap for quality food. Large quantities served. My family comes here every time we are in Nuevo Vallarta. I highly recommend the shrimp stuffed avocados and shrimp Claudio! A must go to! read more

Great service, laid back atmosphere, and the best margaritas we had in Puerto Vallarta.