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    El Solar

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveBeach Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Patrick M.

    Loved here to watch a bit of the sunset The cucumber margarita was a bit small but excellent fresh flavor and service was great too I wish I ate seafood because all of the food looked top notch as well

    Ilana Z.

    High prices for cocktails/wine/beer but beautiful place for a sunset. We came in around 6 just in time for the sunset and got seats on the beach. Watching the sunset was so beautiful. The view is great. I got a chilled red wine for 135 pesos and my husband got a beer. Worth it for the view. And then you can go get some tacos at Pepe's a few minutes walking!

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    Great little beach bar attached to El Barracuda. Would make this a stop on every PV visit.

    Tacos de pulpo, Camaro es el solar

    Great food, margaritas. As with most places, relative inexpensive. 135 peso for margarita. Most expensive item was 350 peso Lovely beach view.

    Loved this place! Good prices, good food!
    Lydia G.

    Loved this place! Good prices, good seafood. We are on a cruise took the wrong shuttle, looked on yelp for a bar on the beach (near to where we were dropped off). Probably never rains like today but we walked past bars to get to this one (in summer clothes, no umbrella) just to get here. Glad we did! Excellent service. Small restaurant/bar on the beach.

    Chips and salsa to start...Yes please!
    Joe B.

    Enjoyed El Solar twice. Once during the day and once at night. During the day it was very laid back. At night things get a little seedy but not to the point that it's uncomfortable. Their spicy margaritas along with their fish tacos are the best in town. Great place to hangout.

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    Good food, music, and sunsets. What more could you ask for? Try the fish chicharonnes! They are great!

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    Beautiful view, good drinks great group atmosphere, you can sit right on the sand and have a meal. Great bar spot for puerto vallarta!!

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    Review Highlights - El Solar

    The bar is connected to the restaurant El Barracuda, so you can sit, drink, eat and relax on the beach with a one stop shop.

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    Bar la Playa - Dogs allowed

    Bar la Playa

    4.8(103 reviews)
    1.9 km
    $$

    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.

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    Bar la Playa - Cocktails.

    Cocktails.

    Bar la Playa - Mexican mule

    Mexican mule

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    Cerveceria Chapultepec - Lemonade, mango and cherry margaritas

    Cerveceria Chapultepec

    3.4(30 reviews)
    3.9 km
    $

    Came here for a late lunch with friends who live in the area. Ordered a Baja shrimp taco that was…read moredelicious. Then ordered a Green Shrimp something without the crema. I wasn't aware the shrimp were fried. They were good but not quite my expectations I also ordered this refreshing, no alcohol passion fruit drink that was good but very very sweet. I would definitely come back when I visit Puerto Vallarta again. Recommend a visit here.

    If you're looking for a lively, budget-friendly spot in Puerto Vallarta to grab drinks, Cervecería…read moreChapultepec is definitely worth checking out--especially for a late-night stop or casual night cap. The atmosphere is upbeat and energetic, with loud music that really sets a fun, social tone. They also have plenty of seating, including outdoor options, which is perfect for enjoying the warm Puerto Vallarta evenings. The biggest draw here is the drinks. Everything is very affordable, making it easy to try a few different options. The mango and tamarindo frozen margaritas were standouts--super refreshing, packed with flavor, and exactly what you want in a tropical setting. They were easily the highlight of the visit. Service was decent--nothing particularly memorable, but staff were friendly enough and service was fairly efficient considering how busy it can get. Overall, this isn't a fancy spot, but that's part of the charm. It's a great place to relax, enjoy good drinks without spending too much, and soak in a fun, casual vibe. Perfect for ending the night on a high note.

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    Cerveceria Chapultepec - Menu

    Menu

    Cerveceria Chapultepec - Chicharones and guacamole

    Chicharones and guacamole

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    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Martini madness Mondays 85 pesos for any martini

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge

    4.8(43 reviews)
    1.8 km
    $$

    We've been coming here for years....get over here now! Manuel is AMAZING. Try it all. Relax. You're…read morehome. Drinks are made with love!

    This is a GREAT spot. I went for martini Monday (85 pesos martinis all night) and ordered a house…read moremartini to start. They use tanqueray as their house gin which is unusual but a pleasant surprise as it actually happens to be my preferred brand. I didn't have high hopes for the martini - I find that outside of major U.S. cities places end up putting in way too much vermouth - and it actually ended up being fantastic. It didn't taste too different from what I would make at home which is probably the best thing I could say about a martini (for my own personal taste). I tried a fruitier one - the Gigi - as my second and final drink. It was good but I'm just not a fruity drink person. I just wasn't equipped to handle another standard martini lol. The ambiance is phenomenal - it was both casual and comfortable yet classy. The crowd was much older than I expected although not in a bad way at all. There were lots of expats in their 50s and 60s. I was worried it would be a rowdy rooftop and by contrast it was actually a very chill vibe. Only complaint is that the bathroom is outside of the venue down the stairs and you need a key to enter, which was a bit annoying bc I wanted to use the restroom before I left and I forgot to ask for the key on my way out. Small annoyance and certainly wouldn't prevent me from going back.

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    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - They should have this sign in every bar, restaurant, anywhere!! Love it

    They should have this sign in every bar, restaurant, anywhere!! Love it

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Yep. Beautiful vibe.

    Yep. Beautiful vibe.

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Amazing outdoor rooftop patio!

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    Amazing outdoor rooftop patio!

    El Solar - beachbars - Updated May 2026

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