We went on a non-weekend night without a reservation and were able to grab a table at around 8pm. I…read morewould suggest a reservation on the weekends though if you want a table. Super cool spot - love the open roof. It can definitely get a little loud with the music, so just something to keep in mind depending on what you are looking for. It's definitely the best spot for great cocktails in PV though. Pricier than some other bars, but better options for mixed drinks. Friendly, patiently staff who know their stuff, and for those who worry about this - staff spoke good English. We will definitely be back next time we visit PV!

I was happy about the text reminders about our reservation. It's off of a pretty busy street, i…read morethought this was a speakeasy, but maybe moreso because once you're inside, the place transforms. People are sitting around the perimeter of this outdoor terrace enjoying their cocktails and each other's company. My boyfriend loved his mezcal margarita. I got Mar de mango and it tasted literally like the sea. I don't remember the taste, but I was also 2 glasses of wine into the night. It's a really cute place to have cocktails and cuddle on the bench while whispering sweet nothings to each other but we could've done without stopping by here.

To the Mensa candidates whose reviews are low because the bar doesn't accept CC or USD ---…read moreHELLLOOOOOO! You're in MEXICO. Get off your Clydesdale and realize you're traveling in someone else's country. It's not their responsibility to make sure you are pampered because you failed to research the location to which you traveled. UGH. Anyway, this bar is awesome! You go up a set of mildly janky wood stairs (don't worry, there is a railing!) up to the first floor of the bar. This is what I call the Video Bar section. They boast proudly that there isn't any WiFi so guess you better learn to socialize! There is a medium-sized bar to fill the area, bar stools on the outside railing overlooking the Malecon, and you can basically choose the music/videos you want to watch. Keep going up the stairs and you'll find yourself in the swankier live music, sofa, stripper pole section of the bar. Here is where you go to see the bands play while sitting in a somewhat comfortable sofa or on barstools, or if you prefer, take a twirl on the pole. Maybe you'll make enough pesos to go buy another insanely affordable cocktail. The owners make a point to greet you and make you feel welcome when they are at the bar, and you can't miss walking by with that cool mural on the roll-up door. Definitely go hang out here, chat with your friends, twirl the pole, and enjoy your night!

Good place to chill and rest you leg. Country music is a nice change of pace from the excessive…read moreLatin music. Drink pricing is great during happy hour. They also mix in other music in here other than country. Main thing is no Latino and pure pop or rap. Guitar background mostly.

We were walking by the local markets on a sunny day in Puerto Vallarta. We came by this place…read morelooking for water. The owner Marisol was so attentive. she started chatting with us and showed us containers with a rattle snake or a scorpion inside filled with mezcal. We got a shot of the rattle snake one. Our friend mentioned that the legend says that three shots are needed to be closer to the aztec gods and bought us another one. We ended up eating delicious pork tacos and agua chile. Overall, a very delicious and memorable experience. Also away from the touristy scene which was a fresh of breath air. I totally recommend it!

10/22/24: Visiting from Dallas, TX. We came across this bar as we were wandering in the city center…read moreand the market area. We found a couple of stools at the bar and were welcomed. The bar was pretty lively, with locals and ex-pats. There was nice music playing and the ceiling fans kept the air flowing. There was a patio area and the bathrooms were clean. Adrian was a very friendly bartender, and we noticed everyone having a good time. Very safe and clean bar. The bar setup was very unique and eye catching. This was a very nice place to hang out, have a drink, and meet new people!

This was our favorite spot in Sayulita! The staff were so friendly and personable! There's outdoor…read moreseating, bar seating and upstairs seating - all overlooking the square! Great people watching! My favorite drink was hands down the orange ginger margarita with the most amazing ginger syrup! We also came for the 2 for 1 sangria happy hour! Delicious! The food is awesome, great variety, daily specials, game specials - something for everyone in your group!

The entire staff is extremely welcoming and wants you to have a great time, while they are too!!…read moreDefinitely try the hibiscus margarita with blanco tequila. Smooth drinks, great taste, fresh and cold! Employees here are extremely friendly and will probably know your drink by the second time you visit. Atmosphere is great, you can sit on the street or inside on 3 different levels. Haven't tried any food but it always looks and smells great. We've been here 5 days and have been here every one these days!!

Everything is absolutely perfect and amazingly delicious. You have to come to this restaurant when…read moreyou are in town here. Simply 1 of the Best.

We went there about 8 o'clock at night. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table because they…read morewere full. There was six in our party and we had three entrées that we shared between each couple. Two couples shared the mahi-mahi dish and one couple had the chicken. We had the calamari appetizer, another couple had the coconut shrimp, and the third couple had the cucumber salad. However, the mahi-mahi turned out to be tuna because they were out of mahi-mahi. They warned us that they might be out of some items, so it was no big deal. And, the tuna fillet was excellently prepared. Preparation and flavor for all dishes was very good. The only downside to the dishes were the two tuna dishes were heavily salted. If you like salt, they would've been excellent. Otherwise, it was just very very good. The sauce was delightful. Nicest restaurant we've been in so far in Mexico. They had a gentleman playing live music which was a little loud, but nonetheless very welcome. Service was good to above average, however the best server in the entire restaurant was the 11-year-old young man who served us our bread and oil with balsamic vinegar. He was delightful to talk with.

Under new ownership Great service, small menu but fantastic…read moreand good location. Live music was really good. The bar has SO many items to choose from. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back

We stumbled on this place just up the street from our Airbnb and are so glad we did. Great beer…read moreselection, the cheese board is out of this world, and the fries are delicious. Our 6-year-old loved making all the "tasty bites" from the cheese board, we loved the delicious beer and live music. Highly recommend stopping at least once during your time in San Pancho.

Don Pato seems to be the established bar in Sayulita's main town square, and my friends and I went…read morea couple times during a three-night trip. It was a happening spot, but not really my favorite, in part because it made my face bleed (more on that in a sec). YamBak next door was world's better. The advantage here is that Don Pato is huge, with a few spacious levels, the first spilling onto, and the second and third overlooking the square. I enjoyed that view, as well as the general liveliness of the bar. There were a lot of people hanging out, mingling and drinking and dancing. There was live music at times, including a band that played a jazzy cover of the Pink Panther theme song. The drinks were pretty standard--shots and bottled beers and such--and I think I only had one here (our first visit was just a scope-out, our second a deep night outing after several hours next door and in the square). While I waited to order, the bartender dropped a bottle of beer and it shattered dramatically. One little shard made it to my cheek, where it slashed my face a couple inches from my left eye. It was a very shallow cut that didn't even hurt, and that healed quickly (the scratch was barely noticeable even the next day), but it did bleed for a while. Not a big deal, but I was surprised when the bar charged me for my one beer. It was like $2 or whatever, not worth arguing, but like, come on, if there's ever a time to comp someone a cheap drink, it's probably when she's bleeding before your eyes. Anyway, I still had a good time, and my beer (I forget what it was, but I hadn't had it before) was refreshing and tasty, totally worth a couple bucks. I don't know that Don Pato is a great drinking destination, but it's worth checking out if you're already out in Sayulita. Flying glass aside, it couldn't hurt.

Don Pato is the place to be if you're looking for a fun lively atmosphere with strong drinks and a…read moreconsistent live band. We came to Don Pato's on our first night here and had a lovely night in their upstairs area. The drinks were strong and the crowd was outgoing and friendly. We made some quick friends when we initially sat down and then spent the rest of the night dancing to their cover band - which did an impressive job of covering everything from the Rolling Stones, to Radiohead, and Bob Marley. There was a nice and relaxed vibe throughout Don Pato and the band seemed to really be enjoying themselves. Both are usually strong indicators that you're in a well run place. Trust.

Stopped in here as part of the Vallarta Taco Tour A cute…read moresmall place right before La Playa Our bartender made us the best watermelon margaritas I have ever had! The ambience is definitely upscale and very comfortable Definitely worth another stop in the next time I am in the area

Bar La Playa is a MUST first-stop when visiting Zona Romantica…read more On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we wanted to spend a day in this part of the region. After looking up good places to go, Bar La Playa came up- and I'm sure glad it did! First, it's easy to get to if you're coming from North. Our Uber was easily able to drop us off without getting stuck in gridlock traffic that can affect certain roads of this area. Additionally, the location isn't a high-traffic area for tourists. That meant we were able to walk up and immediately find seats. Second, the service was top notch. I didn't get the bartenders name, but he was very welcoming, friendly, hospitable and spoke English. Just an overall cool dude and was glad to support his business. Third, the drinks were great. Finally, we were drinking 'real' drinks, not the watered down sugary stuff at the hotel. We were very satisfied with the taste of the drinks. Fourth, the prices are really good. Mexico has gotten expensive and this was a sigh of relief. You can have a great time here without feeling like you paid an arm and a leg. I highly-highly recommend making Bar La Playa your first stop when coming to this area. You're going to get great service, great drinks and all at a price that is reasonable and fair.