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I've been to Vallarta many times, but was really surprised by this little gem across from the Versalles neighborhood. Specializing in cooked and raw seafood with a toppings bar and great retro music pumping out the speakers. The boulevard in Vallarta is lined with businesses making it hard to know where to stop. Cameron express is worth it! I'll be back tomorrow, and the next day...
You cannot miss this place, it's right between Office Depot and Oxxo. The BEST "street" seafood spot on the hotel zone of Puerto Vallarta-Camaron Express. No other. My traveling group and I discovered this place while we were exploring shops nearby our resort. Although, our resort offered all-inclusive food and drinks, we still had to get our seafood fix at Cameron Express. I believe it was about 5 years ago when the place was pretty much a gazebo with an extended area for tables and chairs, an open dining concept (no windows). Camaron Express has evolved since then. We were hooked once we tried their ceviches. My personal favorites are still the shrimp ceviche and tuna tower. Fresh seafood, delectable, perfectly seasoned, with right amount of lemon to taste. Oh, can't forget, they're generously portioned. I call their ceviche "meaty" (shrimp and tuna cuts) as there are others places that load up cucumbers and tomatoes to give their dish more volume. On top of that, charge a high amount. Unbelievable. At Camaron Express, you can always expect good taste, quality, and affordable seafood. Hands down. Don't forget to check out their condiments cart, a variety of salsas, etc. And, if thirsty for something fruity, try their bomb ass Fresca drinks. No complaints here. Now for some other stuff. So while I'm here glorifying the food at Cameron Express, don't expect 5 star, top notch servers. Whether it be a language barrier or not, the servers, are just servers...to serve your meals and beverages. Nothing to highlight, brag about or extra ordinary. Although all of my encounters have been positive experiences, there's just something missing in their workmanship. They're not terrible, they're just missing that thing. The son's owner, on the other hand, "talks" and is friendly. Lastly, expect busy, especially during peak hours. If you don't get a seat right away. nothing wrong with eating while standing... at the gazebo area. Dislike: the place closes at 8pm Definitely a must-try seafood place
The ceviche was super fresh and absolutely delicious. I'm very picky with my breaded shrimp tacos and they did not disappoint; the picture shows the taco after adding my choice of toppings, they will not be served like that (you can customize your taco to your liking from their condiment bar). We sat on some barstools facing out the restaurant and were greeted with a beautiful view of the tropical mountain ranges of Vallarta (should've snapped a picture!). The waiters were very attentive and friendly, the food was brought out in less than 5 minutes. Muchisimas gracias a los trabajores de El Camaron Express! Muy amables todos (:
An unpretentious front packed at 3:30 PM with locals getting off work. We sat at the bar because there was not a table to be had. We ordered the grilled ( a la plancha) and fried shrimp tacos. The salad bar had tasty toppings from Cole slaw to salad with pineapple in it. The salsas range from mild to extreme. Legit hot sauces and limes to add onto the tacos. Horchata was the Agua Fresa of the day. Mexican Coke tastes like the Coke of my childhood before Coca Cola changed the mixture in the United States. Fresh shrimp and next time I will try the ceviche. Do not overlook this "fast food" restaurant.
First local place we tried after arriving at our resort up the block. We initially walked by and the smell was enticing. After choosing to stay local, we decided to head back here. I'm so happy we did! It's a small local place but service is quick and staff were so kind and friendly. I over did myself by how much I ate, but I was so excited to have real authentic food and flavor. There menu is simple and prices very reasonable. The salad bar consists of different toppings for your tacos but beware, that pineapple and red onion slaw is extremely spicy. The pineapples were soaked with habanero peppers.I did not know this and found out the hard way. The flavor of the food is excellent and I'm think I may go back before I leave. I had the grilled fish tacos. I ordered the fried shrimp tacos but quickly discovered, I prefer grilled. My total bill came up to 490 pesos (Around $25). That included 2 waters, 3 orders of tacos, 2 orders of ceviche, and an extra order of avocado. I enjoyed my experience here and I'm grateful for the local places.
We didn't have lunch on our flight to PV, so after getting checked into our resort, we set out to find the closest shrimp and fish tacos for my hungry family. This place is fantastic! The staff was friendly and the restaurant has very laid back vibes. It's right in the street with a walk up counter and a seating area. We had shrimp tacos, fish tacos, chips and guacamole, and agua fresca. It was all freshly made and absolutely delicious! The guacamole had a lot of lime juice and chunks of avocado, not overly mashed, which I loved! A great lunch/early dinner spot for a quick bite for a good price!
Little street taco place along the main avenue. Great casual outside place to stop for a snack or meal along the boulevard. Friendly attentive staff. Had the World Cup on the TV while i had an amazing shrimp taco and a shrimp torta banada, both volcano style (covered in sauce). Sauce was tasty and not overly spicy, very flavorful. Lots of shrimp in the dishes. Delicious and would definitely recommend stopping by for your shrimp needs!
I only wish that took a picture! This place rocks. We had fish and shrimp tacos along with ceviches. The condiment bar was awesomeThe wait staff was fantastic and made sure that we did over order, which we were about too. Nothing pretty or special about ambiance, but the food was so freaking good!
After being extremely disappointed with the "ceviche" at my all-inclusive resort, I knew I had to explore outside of my hotel to enjoy some authentic cuisine. This place is it! It's an open-spaced, casual set up with a street-side bar and small dining area. I couldn't help but notice that all of the patrons were local - not a single tourist in sight - that's how you know it's the real deal :) Ordered a large container of ceviche de pescado. It was $200 pesos/$10 USD. What a great value... it was a very generous portion! They filled the container to the brim and added sliced avocado on the top before they sealed it. It also included 2 salsas, a large bag of tostadas, and a few small packages of saltine crackers. The flavors were outstanding; fresh ingredients, good-quality, and authentic! Good customer service. I arrived within 2 hours before closing, and they were really busy. The waitress was quick and efficient. Final Thoughts? This will not be my last visit. I look forward to trying the other items when I come back to visit Puerto Vallarta. Perhaps some grilled fish tacos, ceviche de pulpo? yummmm :)
Express? Hardly! Service is not particular swift even when they aren't "swamped" - but people like this place enough to stand in line to get a table. Faster sometimes is getting a seat at the "bar" - which is really just a narrow counter on the outside edge of the restaurant. Like other places I have gone, this one has raised prices 10 pesos since last year. That might not seem much, but it is the same as one-way local bus fare to almost anywhere (and buses have not raised their prices), so locals probably notice. There is also a bigger nicer Camarón Express located behind the Cinemex in Plaza Caracol (across the street on the corner of Fluvial Vallarta). Also popular!
Our fave casual dining in Pto Vallarta! We got the shrimp tostada, cangrejo tostada, Tori-Taco, shrimp taco, agua fresca and a beer for about $35 (including the tip). Delicious and large portions. We come at least twice every trip to PV. read more
9 months ago
Watched a you tube couples review that this place had the best seafood tacos. They were wrong!!! Ordered the shrimp gober/ volcanes and dorado . No flavor , tasteless and disappointing. Service was great. Margarita was a mess with a lot of tamarind that melted on the table and just was messy. I will stick with Tuna Azul and La Matona. read more
This is a pretty good street food restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. It's not near the top of the best in town, but it's decent and reasonably priced. We stop here for lunch every time we visit PV, as it's always a solid, reliable choice. As their name would suggest, El Camaron Express specializes in shrimp. If you eat here, get something with shrimp (or at least fish) in it. I love the shrimp quesadilla, which is basically a taco filled with grilled shrimp and melted cheese. The burritos are large and tasty too. They offer free corn chips and a salsa bar (don't be intimidated, just take your plate up there and load up). This time I didn't love my quesadilla because the cook burned the cheese (see photos). They also add avocado slices and I'm more of a purist and would just prefer cheese and shrimp. The portion sizes are large and they do not skimp on the shrimp! There is an assortment of legit hot sauces on every table as well as extra at the salsa bar. Watch out, some are crazy hot and will light your mouth on fire. The dining room is outdoors but they've added a roof for shelter from the harsh sun and PV's frequent rain showers, which is very nice. While tourists are welcome here, the menus are in Spanish (so get out your translation guide). Note that you can order either grilled or fried seafood so if you do not want fried, make sure you let them know. Our entire lunch cost $250.00 pesos ($110 for the burrito, $90 for the quesadilla, and $50 for two Diet Cokes in the bottle -- which taste sooooo good in Mexico). That's about $14 in U.S. dollars. It's cheap, fast, and tasty, and a good stop if you need a break in PV. read more
I've been to Vallarta many times, but was really surprised by this little gem across from the Versalles neighborhood. Specializing in cooked and raw seafood with a toppings bar and great retro music pumping out the speakers. The boulevard in Vallarta is lined with businesses making it hard to know where to stop. Cameron express is worth it! I'll be back tomorrow, and the next day... read more
1 year ago
You cannot miss this place, it's right between Office Depot and Oxxo. The BEST "street" seafood spot on the hotel zone of Puerto Vallarta-Camaron Express. No other. My traveling group and I discovered this place while we were exploring shops nearby our resort. Although, our resort offered all-inclusive food and drinks, we still had to get our seafood fix at Cameron Express. I believe it was about 5 years ago when the place was pretty much a gazebo with an extended area for tables and chairs, an open dining concept (no windows). Camaron Express has evolved since then. We were hooked once we tried their ceviches. My personal favorites are still the shrimp ceviche and tuna tower. Fresh seafood, delectable, perfectly seasoned, with right amount of lemon to taste. Oh, can't forget, they're generously portioned. I call their ceviche "meaty" (shrimp and tuna cuts) as there are others places that load up cucumbers and tomatoes to give their dish more volume. On top of that, charge a high amount. Unbelievable. At Camaron Express, you can always expect good taste, quality, and affordable seafood. Hands down. Don't forget to check out their condiments cart, a variety of salsas, etc. And, if thirsty for something fruity, try their bomb ass Fresca drinks. No complaints here. Now for some other stuff. So while I'm here glorifying the food at Cameron Express, don't expect 5 star, top notch servers. Whether it be a language barrier or not, the servers, are just servers...to serve your meals and beverages. Nothing to highlight, brag about or extra ordinary. Although all of my encounters have been positive experiences, there's just something missing in their workmanship. They're not terrible, they're just missing that thing. The son's owner, on the other hand, "talks" and is friendly. Lastly, expect busy, especially during peak hours. If you don't get a seat right away. nothing wrong with eating while standing... at the gazebo area. Dislike: the place closes at 8pm Definitely a must-try seafood place read more
11 months ago
The ceviche was super fresh and absolutely delicious. I'm very picky with my breaded shrimp tacos and they did not disappoint; the picture shows the taco after adding my choice of toppings, they will not be served like that (you can customize your taco to your liking from their condiment bar). We sat on some barstools facing out the restaurant and were greeted with a beautiful view of the tropical mountain ranges of Vallarta (should've snapped a picture!). The waiters were very attentive and friendly, the food was brought out in less than 5 minutes. Muchisimas gracias a los trabajores de El Camaron Express! Muy amables todos (: read more
2 years ago
An unpretentious front packed at 3:30 PM with locals getting off work. We sat at the bar because there was not a table to be had. We ordered the grilled ( a la plancha) and fried shrimp tacos. The salad bar had tasty toppings from Cole slaw to salad with pineapple in it. The salsas range from mild to extreme. Legit hot sauces and limes to add onto the tacos. Horchata was the Agua Fresa of the day. Mexican Coke tastes like the Coke of my childhood before Coca Cola changed the mixture in the United States. Fresh shrimp and next time I will try the ceviche. Do not overlook this "fast food" restaurant. read more
11 months ago
First local place we tried after arriving at our resort up the block. We initially walked by and the smell was enticing. After choosing to stay local, we decided to head back here. I'm so happy we did! It's a small local place but service is quick and staff were so kind and friendly. I over did myself by how much I ate, but I was so excited to have real authentic food and flavor. There menu is simple and prices very reasonable. The salad bar consists of different toppings for your tacos but beware, that pineapple and red onion slaw is extremely spicy. The pineapples were soaked with habanero peppers.I did not know this and found out the hard way. The flavor of the food is excellent and I'm think I may go back before I leave. I had the grilled fish tacos. I ordered the fried shrimp tacos but quickly discovered, I prefer grilled. My total bill came up to 490 pesos (Around $25). That included 2 waters, 3 orders of tacos, 2 orders of ceviche, and an extra order of avocado. I enjoyed my experience here and I'm grateful for the local places. read more
2 years ago
We didn't have lunch on our flight to PV, so after getting checked into our resort, we set out to find the closest shrimp and fish tacos for my hungry family. This place is fantastic! The staff was friendly and the restaurant has very laid back vibes. It's right in the street with a walk up counter and a seating area. We had shrimp tacos, fish tacos, chips and guacamole, and agua fresca. It was all freshly made and absolutely delicious! The guacamole had a lot of lime juice and chunks of avocado, not overly mashed, which I loved! A great lunch/early dinner spot for a quick bite for a good price! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Little street taco place along the main avenue. Great casual outside place to stop for a snack or meal along the boulevard. Friendly attentive staff. Had the World Cup on the TV while i had an amazing shrimp taco and a shrimp torta banada, both volcano style (covered in sauce). Sauce was tasty and not overly spicy, very flavorful. Lots of shrimp in the dishes. Delicious and would definitely recommend stopping by for your shrimp needs! read more
2 years ago
I only wish that took a picture! This place rocks. We had fish and shrimp tacos along with ceviches. The condiment bar was awesomeThe wait staff was fantastic and made sure that we did over order, which we were about too. Nothing pretty or special about ambiance, but the food was so freaking good! read more
After being extremely disappointed with the "ceviche" at my all-inclusive resort, I knew I had to explore outside of my hotel to enjoy some authentic cuisine. This place is it! It's an open-spaced, casual set up with a street-side bar and small dining area. I couldn't help but notice that all of the patrons were local - not a single tourist in sight - that's how you know it's the real deal :) Ordered a large container of ceviche de pescado. It was $200 pesos/$10 USD. What a great value... it was a very generous portion! They filled the container to the brim and added sliced avocado on the top before they sealed it. It also included 2 salsas, a large bag of tostadas, and a few small packages of saltine crackers. The flavors were outstanding; fresh ingredients, good-quality, and authentic! Good customer service. I arrived within 2 hours before closing, and they were really busy. The waitress was quick and efficient. Final Thoughts? This will not be my last visit. I look forward to trying the other items when I come back to visit Puerto Vallarta. Perhaps some grilled fish tacos, ceviche de pulpo? yummmm :) read more
Express? Hardly! Service is not particular swift even when they aren't "swamped" - but people like this place enough to stand in line to get a table. Faster sometimes is getting a seat at the "bar" - which is really just a narrow counter on the outside edge of the restaurant. Like other places I have gone, this one has raised prices 10 pesos since last year. That might not seem much, but it is the same as one-way local bus fare to almost anywhere (and buses have not raised their prices), so locals probably notice. There is also a bigger nicer Camarón Express located behind the Cinemex in Plaza Caracol (across the street on the corner of Fluvial Vallarta). Also popular! read more
3 years ago
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4 years ago
Would it be weird to say this was the highlight of my vacation? I loved my trip to PV. One thing I really wanted to do was find some tasty shrimp cocktail, and I found it! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Always my first and last meal while vacationing. We have been enjoying Cameron Express for over 5 years and they always has the freshest seafood and really inexpensive! Make sure you try several of the tacos and shrimp salads read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
This place is so amazing!! My family and I were staying at Plaza Pelicano Grand Beach Resort and the food was terrible. We found this gem walking around. The food is so delicious! We had a medium ahi tuna ceviche that literally had a pound of fresh ahi tuna. I love the umami marinate and the buttery avocado. The tacos were one of the best I've ever had. The Baja shrimp were fried perfectly and the grilled fish had garlic and acid. My favorite part was you can put your own toppings on. I loved the pineapple slaw with the mint. Their mayo taco sauce was so flavorful too. The best part was they do takeout and our meal was $16 USD for a huge- medium ahi tuna ceviche and 4 tacos!!! That would never happen in the US! They also have ice cream in a shell with awesome flavors-elote, coconut, mango, pineapple, etc. The staff are so friendly and helpful too. We ended up eating here 3 times!! I wish they shipped to Canada! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
This place was okay I would don't think I would recommend it to go. our fish was okay and this kinda misleading because we order a whole fish and we got half fish and also the burrito it was okay with the merling fish was never really good read more
7 years ago
This was by far my favorite customer service experience in puerto Vallarta. The owner knew us every time and what we wanted every time. He always had a big smile on his face and the staff he has is so attentive and good at their job. Can't beat the price here, cheapest and best in town. Love the burritos and margaritas!! read more
8 years ago
9 years ago
7 years ago
Great fish tacos in a relaxed outside space on the corner. Fast and friendly service and the salsa bar has a bunch of different salsas and pickles to dress your tacos. I had both the fried fish and grilled fish tacos. Both tasty. And at 25-30 pesos per taco it's an inexpensive meal. read more
4 years ago
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10 years ago
The food was pretty good. Me and my two amigos ordered shrimp, fish, and beef tacos. They were all very good. They had fresh regular salsa, pineapple, and another kind it was yummy. The only thing there was a bunch of flies. I over looked that but if I was home in California I'd run the other away. Nonetheless, super close to Secrets and Now we took a taxi to Walmart that was down the street from the hotel and the taxi dropped us off at the restaurant and we walked back to the hotel. I would say give it a try. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
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Av. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2039
Col. Las Glorias
48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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