Best al pastor tacos in town. I know this is debatable but this place stands out. Aside from the…read morehype and coverage they have received. The quality of food, size of tacos, and price put them ahead of everyone else. The ambience can be a bit uncomfortable when the weather is hot and muggy so plan accordingly. Bring a hand fan, neck fan or something for air circulation. I do not like their no outside beverage policy but most restaurants in the area do it. I say if you have water you should be allow to have it. I understand it allowing alcohol and other types of beverages. Service is ok but don't go for the service. This is a place you go for the food. Best tacos!

The BEST tacos around!! The Al pastor had nice crispy parts, the tender. All the meats were so…read moreflavorful and delicious. The chorizo was the best here. There were a lot of servers but they didn't come by often for us to order new beverages, don't be shy to flat them down politely. It's kind of loud on that Main Street but the tacos make up for it. This is a must try!

Updating this review to Five Stars - five years after the first review. Discovered my new favorite…read moretaco. Rib steak taco. Very simple. Chopped rib steak on a tortilla. Comes in an order of three, with a bonus rib to chew on. Salsa here continue to be excellent! This is so delicious. We stopped going to other places for dinner - because we'd just be thinking of rib tacos from here anyway.

Terrible food and cooked wrong: burned empanadas, wrong food delivered. Our party received the…read morewrong steaks cooked poorly even when sent back; it was so bad that even became funny and our party laughed at the situation. When we asked to see the manager to give them feedback, because they charged us for the wrong food that we didn't eat, a 300+lbs 6'5" "captain" showed up to tell us the food was "good" and we were the ones that were mistaken. I could get into the details but it's not worth it, suffice to say, we'll never be back and we recommend that you stay away from this establishment as well.

This is a short walk from the hotels in the southern end of Nuevo Nayarit area. It's definitely…read moreworth the walk. The good The service is excellent. Friendly, helpful and they seemed to know many of the patrons - telling me that many are regulars and the food is consistently good. The meh. I has a volcano bowl of some proteins. Don't remember all of what was in it. It was a nice balance of flavors and heat. I can't put my finger on why I didn't love the dish. I suspect it's because it's a local taste slightly out of my palette. This said, there were many delicious looking dishes on other tables, so take my review lightly. The bad. Nothing to report.

We stumbled across this restaurant on our walk today so we had lunch. We got the guacamole with…read morechips first. The guacamole was one of the best we have ever had and trust me when I say this because we are in Mexico a lot! My husband and I split the shrimp fajitas and they were very good. My husband and I had differing opinions because he thought the fajitas were 5 star and I would only give them 3 1/2 to 4 at best. I thought the shrimp was overcooked and they didn't give you any salsa to put on the fajitas unless you bought a side of it.

We found a true precious treasure at Loma 42. The owners are amazing and shared their stories food…read moreand culture. We were so lucky to meet the chef.

This is a beautifully decorated space with a modern loft vibe…read more We were there on evening in early October. This is well out of season, when the weather was hot and humid, a bit rainy. We were looking for a place with Air conditioning and this fit the bill It's 1/2 mile off the beach close to the entry to Nuevo Vallarta. The place was empty which made some sense as it was offseason and a rainy Sunday night. The service was great. We were well taken care of and the server spoke in reasonable english. The food was very good with large servings. They do best with grilled items.

Cash only. Bring pesos. Food was great! Battered shrimp…read moretacos, grilled shrimp tacos, Mahi Mahi fajitas, steak tacos and shredded beef enchiladas with red and green sauce. Guacamole was great, too. (We took a taxi from VidantaWorld. You can get the taxi at the resort and Uber back).

Lots of big tables for large parties. Reservations are highly encouraged or else prepare to wait an…read morehour or so. For the area, this place really caters to tourist taste palates. If you are feeling homesick regarding food, this place has got your back. If you're looking for fully authentic, then maybe try a different place. Service was very good, very friendly waiters, live music and the singer was excellent! Really impressive. The jumbo shrimps are the size of your head! Drinks were Ok - not as strong as other places. It's expensive for what you get but again, it's all what you're in the mood for.

La Laguna restaurant is located in Nuevo Vallarta on a pond with lots of turtles so recommend a…read moretable by the water to watch . Food was good and I really enjoyed the Zarendeado style local fresh fish. Really was delicious and enough for two people to share. They also serve negra modelo beer which is a bonus. I would rate higher but the mahi was a little overcooked. Overall, good experience and food and we didn't need a reservation but they do take them if you call. Good choice

This is our go to restaurant while visiting Nuevo Vallarta when we want whole Snapper. My wife…read moreand I visited, starting with guacamole, salsa and chips, Omg, the snapper was incredible, and we had it grilled Zarandeado style.  We tried a new appetizer called conchas titos. The description was Shells stuffed with shrimp, octopus, and scallops, with pieces of mushrooms, bacon, spinach, béchamel sauce, and parsley, then baked au gratin (melted browned cheese on top). For dessert we shared a mango ice cream. If you ave not been here, you MUST go.

Food was amazing! I might come back one more time before my trip is over. Everything was seasoned…read moreand cooked well. The staff are friendly and helpful. Edgar was our server and he did an amazing job. The vibes were chill and relaxing. They had sports on the TV's and music in the background. It's a nice day out too despite the forecast of rain. I would recommend this spot, you won't be disappointed!

I've been to El Barracuda twice and I can for sure say I see a third time in my future. Not only…read moreare the food and drinks delicious, but the ambiance is on point as well. El Barracuda is located next to an open field area where you can see many wild birds and iguanas while you eat. The service was friendly and quick. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area and looking for a good place to eat.

This is our go to spot when we want are craving some amazing street tacos. Be prepared to wait if…read morethey are busy, everything is fresh and takes time to prepare. The Gringas are the favs for the group but all tacos are amazing. They also have the best agua fresca on property with lots of options.

Looks are deceiving. We THOUGHT we were getting ready to GO IN....NOT!…read morePastor Tacos were DRY & ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR! Not even the salsas helped. The Chicken Tacos were ONLY helped with the Salsa Verdes, a mix of the regular and spicy & Guacamole! The Guac on its own is a bland, creamy (like baby food), pile of green waste. No garlic, Cilantro or onions to be found! HAD TO add salt, limons & pepper to make it edible, to add to the insipid Chicken Tacos. The Chicken did have a touch of salt and Cotija, which was it's saving grace, along with the Beef. Love the Corn Tortillas but the Chicken made them too wet, PRIOR TO adding salsa and Guac. Just head to the standards: Panchos, Sonoritas, Reveluccion, Pepe's and such. Overall, Tacos Break is a one & done!

Popular roadside taco shop in a very small town, with very friendly staff. The tacos were spot-on,…read morethe pineapple was sweet, and they made a perfect pairing. Chicken and grilled veggies were cooked well, cheesy, and served with endless corn tortillas. There's a convenience store next door if you want to grab a beer, since they don't sell any alcohol. They are cash only.

Get the Pastor. Don't waste time with the other meats. Sure they are fine, you might even say they…read moreare good, but it's all about that rotisserie pork with the pineapple. The Volcans are a must! For the uninitiated, cheese is melted directly on the griddle, then the tortilla is smashed on top of it. The whole thing in inverted, them topped with pastor and all the fixings. Just do it. 5 salsas,l and a plate of limes and radishes come by default. No messing around here. Bathrooms are clean, there's a lot of staff on hand to help take your order and clean up.

A must-visit in Puerto Vallarta! Some people at the club we were at recommend Pepe's…read more A large group (bachelorette party x bachelor party combined) trekked over here at 3am and it was 1. cash-only and 2. very hot!! At first, we panicked, but we persisted. The tacos were delicious and the service was attentive. Bathrooms were not clean, but you don't go there for the bathroom. The al pastor were fresh, juicy, tender, and delicious. Great flavor and lots of spice.

Thirty five years in the game and Pepe's runs like a well oiled machine. The dining room is its own…read moreecosystem, a natural choreography of service where everything flows without friction. Out front, the trompo spins over charcoal fire, hand turned, on display to the street. The man at the blade is a performer, part craftsman, part showman. He hones his knife between razor thin shavings of al pastor, then in a reflexive flourish nips the pineapple crowning the meat, sending a sliver flying only to catch it with a tortilla. It is theater, but it is also instinct. Inside, the crowd looks like the United Nations. A tour group from India next to a Dutch family with half a dozen kids in tow, the Canadians eye the Americans with deserved suspicion, and a few locals whose plates are piled high while tourists settle for modest portions. It is the natural order of things, and nobody complains. The charcoal scent in the meat makes clear this is al pastor's intended preparation. I have never had the pleasure of eating from a coal fired trompo before, and it is instantly apparent that this is the way it was meant to be. Someday, somehow, I will rig one of these up, because I need this in my life. Pepe's is not just a taco shop. It is a master class in tradition, theater, and flavor, with a dining room that feels like the world gathered around one spit.