if fajitas is your thing, this place is a must…read more located right in front of the beautiful, historic cathedral this place offers the nostalgic mexican experience everyone craves! we had some tableside made salsa to start and really enjoyed the spritzy limeade to get things going. the fajitas are the show here, literally. portions are fair and the fajitas comes with all the sides one would expect for a perfect taco bite. service is 2nd to none here and all staff is so enthusiastic and helpful guides to the menu.

We had to many great meals and casa traditional was our favorite. It was so vibrant! Colorful and…read morepretty and amazing service! They came by and made table side salsa to order which was fantastic. We ordered the queso fundido which was gooey deliciousness! My husband got the cheese enchiladas which were great and I had the octopus which was cooked perfectly and so tender. I also got the tamarind margarita which was different but good. They had mariachis as well which was fun. Two men playing guitars so it was the perfect sound level and not too loud. I had to request Rancho grande! This s a must do when in Puerto Vallarta for traditional delicious Mexican food.

My daughters boss in California visited here and suggested we come. You will not be disappointed! I…read morewish I could have come a second time before I left, but I will be back They open at 4 and were packed when we got there at 4:13. We were seated and our orders taken efficiently. Watch out for the pickled onions. They are HOT!!!

No kidding, no frills, but the BEST el pastor tacos anywhere in PV. Arrived on a Friday night, a…read morethere was a solid wait for 15 minutes. Lunchtime and dinner time + there is always a wait. Worth it. Traditional el pastor is on a rotisserie (charcoal fired which makes these the BEST) so you can watch them quickly slice the meat for the next taco. Service is great and fast. Every table gets a fresh array of homemade condiments and salsas: a mild soffitto, smoky pico, and a wicked spicy . All are amazing but the lip burning salsa was my go-to. Awesome place. Try it.

I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty…read moredisappointing. We ordered the ribeye, al pastor, and chorizo tacos. The ribeye had so much fat that we had to pick through it just to eat it. The al pastor was very average - I've had much better at plenty of other taco spots. The biggest disappointment was the chorizo. It wasn't traditional chorizo at all; it looked and tasted more like chopped-up hot dogs. We barely touched it because it wasn't what we ordered expecting, and it just wasn't good. The presentation also wasn't appealing. The meat was simply piled on top of two tortillas, making everything messy and difficult to eat. They were also pretty stingy with the grilled jalapeños. The salsas didn't do the food any favors either. None of them really stood out, and the green guacamole salsa actually tasted like it had gone bad, so we stopped eating it. Service was attentive, but almost too attentive. Staff kept coming by every few minutes to ask if we were finished or if we needed anything. While I appreciate good service, it made us feel like we were being rushed through our meal instead of being able to enjoy it at our own pace. Overall, I don't understand the high ratings based on our experience. With so many amazing taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, this one didn't come close to meeting the hype. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.

Having researched a few traditional spots that serve authentic tacos in Zona Romantica, this place…read moreconsistently came up with good reviews and this place did not disappoint. Vegans are easy please. Give them clear marked options, even if there is one option, we are pleased. This place had a few clearly marked options plus the staff was fully aware and can provide suggestions. The only downside it is a cash only place. Guacamole and chips - fantastic. The guacamole freshly prepared and chips fresh fried. Amazing. The 3 types of vegan tacos we got were vegan chorizo, mushrooms and cactus (trying for the fist time). The vegan chorizo was the best, slightly spicy but not overly. The poblano peppers were predictable but very good. The onions with it were a good addition. Nicely seasoned and prepared. The cactus was good, we found that it was less seasoned. Just stir fried cactus. The star of all the three types tacos was the fresh blue corn tacos. We could have those everyday. The other superb tasting was the salsas and fresh toppings. 4 types of salsas, white onions and cilantro. The salsa were of varying different levels of heat and even the mildest salsa was the best. The virgin margarita and virgin mojito were great. Margarita being slightly better even though we love mint. Good atmosphere, clean surrounding and great service and vegan food - what more can one ask?

This lovely place has been closed for several years. Replaced by an 8 story condominium building…read more Sad.

Tonight was the second time I've eaten at Carlota. The setting is beautiful, open air, lots of…read morenative plants... nice ambiance. The food, I'm just not crazy about. I don't feel like I'm getting a good value for my money. The first time I visited, I ordered the crab enchilada. I did not like it. Not even a little. Two of my friends tasted it and didn't care for it either. It was left on the plate, barely touched. I figured it just wasn't my thing. Fast forward a year. My friends wanted to go there again, so I figured I'd give it another shot. Nope. No more. I ordered the chicken breast with pineapple. The pineapples were great, hard to mess up. The chicken was rather flavorful, but over cooked and dry. My companion ordered the Rib Eye. It was very thick and appeared juicy, but had very little flavor. The thing about Puerto Vallarta is that there are a bazillion restaurants...a bazillion and 1...a crazy amount of eateries. Of all these restaurants, one can eat a meal costing less than $150 pesos, including a tip. The bill for two, with no alcohol at Carlota's was $800 pesos! Over the top for mediocre food. I'm just not sure what the draw is.

Always looking forward to have dinner at this family run restaurant. Always enjoyed our meal here…read more Love the vibe and atmosphere. You can see the them preparing your meal in the open kitchen. The seating is outdoors on the sidewalk and a small patio with plenty of greenery for the shade. It can get busy so arriving earlier is good and with limited tables. I do advise to come early.

We were getting to this place from locals. It is a great place to eat very friendly service. The…read moreplace is clean. The food quality is excellent very authentic at a great price definitely recommended.

Stopped in here on a DIY taco tour for the chicharron tacos, which were incredible. My boyfriend…read moreordered an interesting sounding modified cheese stick appetizer which was *amazing* and really unique. I've never had anything quite like it and scooped up in a fresh corn tortilla made this wonderful cheesy savory taco that was a highlight of the trip. The cielo rojo was well made and generous. My mom clued the staff into it being my birthday. They comped some of the better flan I've had with a happy birthday, which was quite sweet. Glam was extremely rich with roasted caramel and vanilla. Excellent place and well prioritize it in future trips to PV.

We enjoyed El Brujo Vallarta. It's at the base of the hills and the road outside is a bit rough,…read morebut it's worth a visit. We were greeted warmly and escorted to a table. We both ordered margaritas and they brought chips and pico de gallo. We also ordered the tuna sashimi. This was our favorite dish of the night. A huge platter of tuna served with crusty bread. It was unique and delicious! I also ordered the pirey. The frijoles and guacamole were yummy as was the stuffing. I found the fish and sauce a bit mild. My partner ordered the octopus and snail. He loved it. This was his favorite restaurant of the trip, and he was ready to return the next day. I'd definitely recommend this for the uniqueness and flavors.

This restaurant has been closed for several years. Don't waste your time attempting to find it. 2…read moreother restaurants went into its location. Also closed

Our group picked this restaurant based on Yelp reviews for a large dinner with 8 pax. The owner was…read moresuper nice and accommodating, especially when a few un-expected guests joined us. He suggested a bunch of signature dishes that could be served family style so that we could more easily divide the bill but also make sure we all got to taste different things. Service was excellent. I am so sad to see this restaurant is closing. There were many more dishes we enjoyed, all excellent, that I cannot name because the menu is no longer available online. See pictures. Guacamole & Salsa: made right at the table side. Both dips and chips were super yummy so we ordered several refills. Duck Tacos: amazing. shredded duck meat on a blue corn tostado Shrimp Ceviche: amazing. Large portion, just overall great. I certainly hope the restaurant reopens sooner than Yelp indicates.

After a few months in Puerto Vallarta, Pajaritos stands out as our top seafood spot so far. The…read moreshrimp and fish al ajillo were incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and perfectly cooked. You can tell they use super local ingredients and care about quality. The service was friendly and attentive, the space is beautiful and comfortable, and the prices are very fair for the quality. We're already excited to go back and try the crab and marlin. Highly recommended for anyone looking for truly excellent seafood in PV.

I was in the mood for a fish dinner and discovered this hidden Gem only a block from my…read moregirlfriend's apartment in the romantic zone. The portion was a bit small, but that was good because I'm dieting but the food was excellent, very tasty. The service was excellent, the food was excellent, and came very quickly.

What a fabulous way to end our stay in Puerto Vallarta! This…read morerestaurant is definitely on top of my list of one of the best I have experienced so far. It is literally across the street from where we were staying! Such an impressive restaurant not only with decor, ambience, service, even the restrooms (they have sounds of birds chirping). As for the food every single serving was mouth watering! Me & my girls were so happy, satisfied, content. Definitely one to remember! Highly recommended!!!!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 What a wonderful way to end our PV vacation. After spending 6 glorious days relaxing and eating our way through the city, we decided to have a special meal for our last night. And what an impeccable meal it was. We decided to do the tasting menu with the standard wine pairing and we are so happy we did. We were taken through a journey of amazing flavors, textures, food stories, and visuals. Each dish and glass of wine was described by our server with such detail I could not wait to dive right in. The wonderful reviews for Tintoque are absolutely validated and we highly recommend this fantastic restaurant.

This was our FAVORITE restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. We've been here about a week and we came here…read more4 times, each time having an incredible experience. We ordered the shrimp tacos, the burger, the pork potstickers, the club sandwich, the shrimp and lobster taquitos, the guacamole, and the shortrib. Oh and dessert! We got the chocolate lava cake-- a must try. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. We could not have been happier with the food. The restaurant is so beautiful. The bathrooms are clean. The beach chairs are also great! On top of the food and ambiance, we were thrilled with the service. The hostess was always dressed nicely and was always welcoming. Our servers and support staff were friendly and upbeat, despite how hot it was. They continued to work hard and be on top of everything even in the intense heat. Easily the best restaurant on the beach. We could not be more grateful. Thank you, La Palapa!!!

Slightly fancier place in Puerto Vallarta with great views of the beach and sunset. You can sit…read moreoutside with easy access to the sand! The bread was delicous, as well as tuna tataki, beef, and my Mango Margarita was unique and fruity. Service was attentive and good. Would be back.