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People have been raving about this place since they opened and we finally got the chance to check it out. The inside is really cute! There is a beautiful mural done by the fantastic Misael on the back wall. The tables are high top with bench seating against the wall, a bar in the middle and kitchen in the back. We were able to get a table immediately and our server was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We ordered the queso, crunchy beef tacos and tacos al pastor. They were at the verrrry end of the pastor but thankfully our order was fulfilled. I don't think they have the best pastor around and the beef in the crunchy tacos had zero flavor whatsoever. There are much better places in the neighborhood to get these same menu items, so while these were good for that night, it's not somewhere we will return.
Service is very slow but totally worth it. The tacos are amazing. Trey the volcán it's a crunchy shell but not hard and it's a great combo with their delicious prepared food. The shrimp and skirt steak tacos are amazing. Prices are very reasonable and it's a sit down restaurant. With delicious foods and great people watching. (More for adults if you go at night the neighborhood crowd is a hit risqué but fun ) The margaritas are a bit sour Totally worth it.
This place is the real deal! We stopped by on a bit afternoon after seeing that they had a few open tables and a lot of meats on the grill. My boyfriend got the volcan el pastor and hasn't stopped talking about it ever since. He told the chef that it was the best meal he's ever had and even got a photo with it! I am vegetarian and got the mushroom queso fundido and it was incredible! We also split a margarita pitcher to wash it all down and it was very generous for the price and very delicious. They also gave us fresh ice part way through the meal. We really felt like family here and had some amazing meals and drinks. Would highly recommend this spot!
Really excellent lunch here today. I ordered a negro modelo and four tacos. I really like how you can get just one of each type unlike the places where it will be an order of 2 or 3. They're 25 pesos each with a slight upcharge for shrimp. The server brought out radishes and cucumbers along with the salsas. Two of the salsas were sooooo good (upper left and right in the photo attached), the other two I didn't like as much. Hard to say which taco I liked the best. The fish was surprisingly tasty. Pastor was good and I really liked the pork. Chicken was maybe my least favorite - not bad just a little boring. Total for lunch with a generous tip came to 200 pesos. Can't beat that! Would definitely recommend and return if I came back to PVR.
Food: Baked potato with chorizo: amazing combo! I had my doubts about this but it came recommended and I loved it. It has a ton of cheese but with the chorizo and salsa the flavors went really well together. Volcan taco: every one raves about these tacos but I didn't love it. It's basically a taco that is crispier and comes with melted cheese. The tacos are pretty small but affordable (40-50 pesos per taco) Tacos: again just ok but reasonably priced at 25 pesos per taco. Salsas: I loved the fake guacamole and that they came with lots of cucumbers and radishes for the toppings! Also the salt was helpful for rounding out the potato flavor. Service: fast! Ambiance: we sat outside and I enjoyed the hustle and bustle but not too busy vibe. Also, their branding is so cute! Love their logo, unfortunately I forgot to take a photo.
Location is OK, by the street with busy cars and kinda smoky. Atmosphere though is friendly and local. Food was just OK. Among Tacos, Fish was below average. Pastor was average but Steak was really good! Guacamole was made on the spot was good to be fair! Nothing special about the service, it's just a hole in the wall kinda bar / cafe with Mexican food.
3 months ago
We freaking LOVE Don Chava. We discovered them over a year ago and have been hooked ever since. They recently moved to a bigger location, and somehow it's still just as welcoming and cozy as the original spot. **remember they are cash only. dollars or pesos!** Everything here is seriously delicioso.. They have the best Cadillac margarita I've had in PV... perfectly balanced, smooth, and strong without being overpowering (but can be if you have too many lolll) . And the al pastor tacos? FAV. So flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and always fresh. It's one of those places you think about even after you leave. We return every single time we're in town... it's pretty much a tradition at this point. The staff keeps us coming too! They are the best. So warm, so kind, and we always have fun chatting with them in our little Spanglish mix which just makes the whole experience feel even more personal. If you're in PV, you should go read more
4 months ago
Well established Don Chava has moved to a new location one street away on Calle V. Carranza. Same great food & inexpensive prices. A must try for anyone searching for yummy tacos. The volcano is amazing. Full bar. Indoor seating. read more
8 days ago
Our first time here. Excellent. 5 of us. 4 had potato with various meats which were all so good. Also crispy taco . Drinks and food GREAT. Definitely will be back. Service was fast an friendly. FUN PLACE read more
People have been raving about this place since they opened and we finally got the chance to check it out. The inside is really cute! There is a beautiful mural done by the fantastic Misael on the back wall. The tables are high top with bench seating against the wall, a bar in the middle and kitchen in the back. We were able to get a table immediately and our server was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We ordered the queso, crunchy beef tacos and tacos al pastor. They were at the verrrry end of the pastor but thankfully our order was fulfilled. I don't think they have the best pastor around and the beef in the crunchy tacos had zero flavor whatsoever. There are much better places in the neighborhood to get these same menu items, so while these were good for that night, it's not somewhere we will return. read more
Service is very slow but totally worth it. The tacos are amazing. Trey the volcán it's a crunchy shell but not hard and it's a great combo with their delicious prepared food. The shrimp and skirt steak tacos are amazing. Prices are very reasonable and it's a sit down restaurant. With delicious foods and great people watching. (More for adults if you go at night the neighborhood crowd is a hit risqué but fun ) The margaritas are a bit sour Totally worth it. read more
2 months ago
This place is the real deal! We stopped by on a bit afternoon after seeing that they had a few open tables and a lot of meats on the grill. My boyfriend got the volcan el pastor and hasn't stopped talking about it ever since. He told the chef that it was the best meal he's ever had and even got a photo with it! I am vegetarian and got the mushroom queso fundido and it was incredible! We also split a margarita pitcher to wash it all down and it was very generous for the price and very delicious. They also gave us fresh ice part way through the meal. We really felt like family here and had some amazing meals and drinks. Would highly recommend this spot! read more
9 months ago
Quality of food, great service, and reasonable $$ we enjoyed the sidewalk table. highly recommend!! Def go read more
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1 year ago
Good tacos. They give you a salsa trio with tacos so you can choose from mild to spicy salsas. Tequila shots were expensive for the size of the shot. Other than that everything else was a very fair price. Service was great. Great outdoor seating. read more
Really excellent lunch here today. I ordered a negro modelo and four tacos. I really like how you can get just one of each type unlike the places where it will be an order of 2 or 3. They're 25 pesos each with a slight upcharge for shrimp. The server brought out radishes and cucumbers along with the salsas. Two of the salsas were sooooo good (upper left and right in the photo attached), the other two I didn't like as much. Hard to say which taco I liked the best. The fish was surprisingly tasty. Pastor was good and I really liked the pork. Chicken was maybe my least favorite - not bad just a little boring. Total for lunch with a generous tip came to 200 pesos. Can't beat that! Would definitely recommend and return if I came back to PVR. read more
2 years ago
Food: Baked potato with chorizo: amazing combo! I had my doubts about this but it came recommended and I loved it. It has a ton of cheese but with the chorizo and salsa the flavors went really well together. Volcan taco: every one raves about these tacos but I didn't love it. It's basically a taco that is crispier and comes with melted cheese. The tacos are pretty small but affordable (40-50 pesos per taco) Tacos: again just ok but reasonably priced at 25 pesos per taco. Salsas: I loved the fake guacamole and that they came with lots of cucumbers and radishes for the toppings! Also the salt was helpful for rounding out the potato flavor. Service: fast! Ambiance: we sat outside and I enjoyed the hustle and bustle but not too busy vibe. Also, their branding is so cute! Love their logo, unfortunately I forgot to take a photo. read more
11 months ago
We went here several times on our trip! It's cash only and they give you excellent service and super delicious tacos loaded with tons of meat! read more
6 months ago
Skirt steak and al pastor was bland, sauce lacked flavor. The tortilla was the saving grace. Maybe it was a bad day but wouldn't come back! read more
9 months ago
Location is OK, by the street with busy cars and kinda smoky. Atmosphere though is friendly and local. Food was just OK. Among Tacos, Fish was below average. Pastor was average but Steak was really good! Guacamole was made on the spot was good to be fair! Nothing special about the service, it's just a hole in the wall kinda bar / cafe with Mexican food. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
Amazing tacos and drinks. Service was good. Neighborhood ambiance was perfect. We ate outside and loved it. read more
2 years ago
Don Chava is a fun, vibrant and cool little spot, with both indoor seating with a cute bar and 3 or 4 tables outside. We had pastor tacos, and a huge plate of steak nachos, both were good, plenty of meat on both! The fresh salsas they bring out are yummy and actually spicy, which was great, accompanied by radishes and cucumbers. The food there is not going to blow you away, (well maybe it will!) but it is good, and the service is awesome. Sweethearts, all of the servers, and were happy to be there, making it a fun spot to eat and have a drink or two. It's cash only, but the prices are super fair, if you're in the neighborhood it's a cute place to try some tacos or share a big plate of nachos and a drink! read more
5 months ago
Tried this cute colorful Taco Place last night and by far...the tastiest tacos, friendliest service we have had in all our self created Taco Adventures. The flavors of the pastor, prime rib and chorizo were succulent and flavorful. We will definitely return to feast upon their menu of choices. Lively neighborhood...nice bar seating and great staff! read more
1 year ago
One of my favorite spots in Puerto Vallarta! The tacos are amazing, can't beat the 25 pesos price for them and the potato was HUGE! Can't wait to come back for more. Our entire meal you see with two beers and two cokes was 35.00 US read more
4 years ago
The skinny: The best tacos we've had in PV hands down. Freshly made, tender, perfect balance of flavors. Food & Drinks: We did our fair share of taco hopping in PV (Panchos, street tacos, restaurants) - and this was our favorite hands down. We found Don Chava on Eater and we were not disappointed. Everything that we had was delicious, but our favorites in terms of tacos were - steak, shrimp, al pastor and chorizo. Everything was simply made but super flavorful. Between the two of us, we came back twice in one day...and had about 12 tacos. We also had the pork which was good but lacked a little bit of salt. Margs were delicious as well - if you like a good actually spicy marg with a kick this is the spot. There is an open kitchen in the middle as well where you can see them making your tacos and tortillas fresh. You can sit right at the bar and watch while you eat - highly recommend. This place is what taco dreams are made of - don't miss out! If I could go back to one place in PV this would be it :) read more
Third time at the awesome bar/resturant! Pretty much a cocktail bar with chip and guacamole. They have my favorite -- volcan with pastor. Allows do me to sit a table even though it was only me. Great service! If you are in the neighborhood, you need to check it out! Rogelio was the guy who waited on me. Give him a big tip! He and everyone work crazy hard! read more
2 years ago
Best tacos so far in PV. I had 2 chorizo Volcan. Perfect size and easy to eat We'll be back before we leave. Service is quick and fast The ambiance is great to sit on the sidewalk and people watch. read more
2 years ago
Food: 5/5 I ordered the Quesadillas and they were delicious. My family order the tacos and they were also very delicious but definitely on the smaller side. If ordering tacos I would get 3 or more. Service: 3/5 The service was slow but once they get to you the food comes out relatively quickly. Ambiance: 5/5 It is a very upbeat vibe and had a very enjoyable experience. More of a hangout place than a sit down and eat. read more
4 years ago
Don Chava is a very small taco joint slightly off the beaten path in the heart of "downtown" PV. We came here on a taco tour during our stint in PV and came back to eat a second time with a group of 8. Luckily, we were able to spread out and grab enough tables to accommodate our group. Don Chava is the ONLY woman owned taco shop in PV. They also are the ONLY non-traditional style taco being served on more of a tortilla style shell and having cheese on them. Being from Wisconsin that could be the reason (the cheese) that I personally loved and craved this joint. Hard to believe you can get such a solid product for so inexpensive. Chava's tacos start at 40 pesos which is $2 USD. You can add protein of choice for another 10 pesos. If there was a Don Chava in Milwaukee, I'd be eating there on the regular. To boot they made some of the meanest and spiciest margaritas I could ever ask for. Hands down this was the spot and if ever back in OV this is where I'd go. Be patient and realize this is a small business and sometimes the orders can get mixed up but do not fret, hand it around or let them know and they'll fix it. Either way one unique taco and the business is owned by a woman as the original owner Don Chava himself passed away before being able to finalize opening this joint! read more
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We discovered this gem when we did a taco tour on one of our first nights in PV. This was for sure our favorite spot from the tour, particular because of the Volcan tacos. Everything was amazing though. The marg, the guacamole, the pastor tacos, but the volcans were my highlight. Just know that it's cash only so be sure to bring enough pesos to cover what you want! read more
2 years ago
Everything was absolutely wonderful. El Pastor tacos were some of the best we had in town. Queso Flameado was some of the best I've ever had. Price point on everything was great and the Cadillac margs were top notch. Like most places in town they are cash only read more
3 years ago
I believe they open earlier than the Yelp says? We went in for a lunch and believe they are open as early as noon. Note: this is currently Cash Only, so be sure to have some on hand! We were lured in by the pastor by the door and it didn't disappoint! On our first trip, we ordered the pastor, shrimp, fish, and beef. Everything was great, but the pastor and beef really stood out. The pastor has a fantastic strong pineapple flavor complimented perfectly by loads of fresh cilantro. The beef, I believe, was a flank steak that was soft and flavorful. We ordered a couple of the tacos Volcán-style on our first trip to Don Chavó, but just did regular tacos the second trip. The drinks here are fantastic! We did Cadillac margaritas our first trip and beer/wine the second. The margarita was perfectly balanced with neither sweet nor sour being overpowering. If you're ordering a red wine, expect it chilled. All the service here is lovely. Welcoming, informative, helpful, and focused entirely on the guest experience. Everyone here has a sense of pride in the quality of the food and drinks they are serving. If you are sitting indoors, you may wind up smelling a little smoky from the pastor, but it's a worthwhile sacrifice. It's not a large location, so I can assume during busier seasons it gets packed quickly. read more
2 years ago
We LOVe this place ! Excellent service by Daniel and the food is delicious ! Highly recommended !!! read more
First time here and it was a GREAT experience! We ended up coming back 3 times during our stay! Environment: very small place that fills up quickly. Place is super cute and has both in and outdoor seating. Food: The food is absolutely amazing here! Tried the backed potato with steak, Al pastor tacos, Al pastor nachos, and Al pastor quesadilla. Drinks: the Mezcal and the Cadillac margaritas are AWESOME! Staff: Daniel was a awesome server that served us 3 days in a row and crushed it every time! read more
3 years ago
I did Volcan chicken with veggies. I generally don't do fish tacos but I tasted my friend's and they were the BEST I have ever tasted. My opinion for fish tacos changed for the better!! The baked potato with cheese was delicious too. Love the dinnerware they serve food in. They were busy-ish so we had somewhat of a hard time flagging our server, no biggie. Cash only. read more
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Lázaro Cárdenas 288
Col. Emiliano Zapata
48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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