We have been coming to Puerto Vallarta for the past five years and always promised to visit Gaby's. So glad we finally made it here. Let me start by saying that Gaby's absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment we sat down, the welcome was warm and charming. I started with the tortilla soup; it was beautifully presented and packed with deep, rich flavor. You can tell it's made with care, not rushed. For my entrée, I went with the Mexican sampler plate; it's your best bet if you want a little tour of the menu. You get a bit of everything; chicken mole, a stuffed pepper, enchilada, tamale, plus rice and beans. Every single component was well-executed, and the portions are no joke; this is easily a dish two people could share without feeling deprived. And the margaritas? I don't say this lightly; they were the best I've had in Puerto Vallarta so far (I had a cucumber jalapeño margarita and my second one was a passionfruit margarita in case you wanted to try the ones I did) Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and clearly made with quality ingredients. Between the generous portions, standout flavors, and their top-tier margaritas, this place is a must-do / must-go. I'll definitely be back, and next on my list is their cooking class! Bravo!! read more

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We were staying right down the street and this place had great reviews so we decided to give it a try. We were sat right away and placed a drink order. They brought some homemade chips that had been sitting in the corner and were pretty stale. After about 20 minutes we finally were able to put an order in. I ordered the chile relleno and my son and husband shared the fish tacos as well as the table side Caesar salad. Our food then took almost another hour to come out. We were STARVING. Watching the Caesar salad was pretty cool and it tasted amazing. Even my two picky kids ate some and loved it. The fish tacos were super fishy which was a bummer because being where we were at they should be pretty fresh. And then my chile relleno was just a chile filled with meat. No cheese and not battered. It wasn't bad, but when I looked at other people's around us and went back to yelp to see if I misunderstood how it would be served mine looked nothing like anyone else's. So that was a bummer as Chile Rellenos are one of my favorite dishes. We waited almost another hour after we were done eating to get our check. Service was veeeeery slow and food was inconsistent. read more

We did the cooking class and liked it but agree with other reviewers there are some details to work out. The good first - the food is fresh and amazing and it was very fun to cook a whole bunch of recipes as a group together. Gaby's is a beautiful restaurant with deep history and a lovely view of PV - it was very fun to be part of that event. Chef Julio and his team are also obviously very competent, customer service oriented, and charismatic - they were very enjoyable. Some work that could be done - the class went over by 1.5 hours, which was frustrating as it didn't really need to. The class was scheduled from 9-2, already long, and then the opening lecture went from 9-10 and the market tour from 10-1, leaving the cooking part rushed and not really about learning cooking techniques. The market tour was fun and it was good to learn how to select vegetables, but since the advertisements said to prepare for a 20 minute walk, I also worry about people's mobility. The time could have been halved and it would be more enjoyable with more time to learn to cook. It's obvious a lot of heart goes into these tours - and with some slight adjustments they could truly be great! read more

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My teenage son and I took the 5-hr cooking class. It started with the history of Gaby's and cooking basics (the pillars) and her son, Julio, the chef, took us to the market to show us how to pick the best fruits, vegetables, and fish. Then the cooking was on like donkey kong! We made sooooo much stuff, I wish I could go back for another meal to try everything. We learned a lot and it kept my teenager's attention, which is a feat within itself. I've only taken 3-4 cooking classes in my life, but this one was one of the best! read more

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People for sure here are nice. They are efficient and kind. All the dishes are very colorful and flavorful. I liked all of them. They don't just taste the same under the whole Latin umbrella. They all hold their own flavors, I can taste the history of the dish and people's thoughts. I can also taste how important lime is in this culture. The place is cute and locals also come here. Actually this place was recommended by a taxi driver. read more

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This is a well established family owned restaurant passed down from father to daughter (Gaby). Go for the relaxed atmosphere and yummy food. Don't be disappointed with the lackluster service but rather sit back and compliment yourself on finding a place with quality food and inexpensive prices. Warning: multilevel with many stairs to navigate. Sit outside on the open air patio or inside with open walls for fresh air. Bottled wines from Mexico, Argentina & Chile fairly priced with an average of 500 pesos. Food options average 250-350 pesos. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Credit cards. Try it! Worth your time. read more

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I was seated strategically with a view of the slide slow displaying pics of early PV. Amazing what PV has grown into! Still a beautiful place! I asked for a chicken stuffed Chile Rellano with mole and they delivered!!! I also had the homemade guacamole which was very good! Staff attentive! read more

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My brother and I were visiting PV for the long weekend and wanted to sign up for a traditional cooking class. With a quick Yelp search, we stumbled upon Gaby's cooking class with Chef Julio. They had a 12% discount coupon on online booking. We used whatsapp to get the discount from the restaurant owner and were able to book. The chef was gracious enough to accommodate our vegetarian dietary restriction. The class started at 9am. We were a group of about 8-9 people. The group was very diverse. First off, the chef shared some history about Mexico and the food. Next, he made a list of all the dishes that we would be making on the day. He also incorporated any changes we wanted while drafting out the menu. He provided a shopping bag and from there we left for the local market. On the way, we visited several local vendors and procured our ingredients from tortillas, vegetables, fish and nopales. The chef introduced us to the traditional mexican drinks and shared a lot of insights about the culture overall! After gathering all the ingredients, we took Gaby's shuttle back to the restaurant. The team has already setup everything for us on the restaurant rooftop. They took care of rinsing the vegetables thoroughly. We all collaborated and made several salsa variations, chips infused with chili oil, rice, guacamole, tortillas and chili relleno. It was a lot of yummy food. We also tried the traditional mango margaritas. The chef also introduced us to moonshine and tequila. Both tasted strong and great. Overall, it was a fulfilling experience and it was packed with fun. I highly recommend trying this activity out. It's a great idea to learn more about Mexico culture and food. read more

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As a cultural cooking class experience, the intention was good, but the execution fell short. The chef never showed up, and while the mother was kind in stepping in, the entire process was disorganized. The market tour was long, hot, and not well-suited for most participants. Back at the restaurant, each person was given a single job without context, meaning the chance to learn the cuisine as a whole was lost. More of a fragmented activity than a true class. Criteria and Weight: Food Quality (30%): *** Service (20%): ** Ambiance (15%): *** Value for Money (15%): ** Cleanliness (10%): **** Accessibility (10%): ** Score: 2.65 Give Unlimited Complimentary Vacation & Restaurant Incentives: https://bit.ly/vacay-incentives read more

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Great restaurant near old town, the plaza principal and the flea market. Best fish I have had on this trip. Also very reasonably priced.

I recently attended the cooking class at Gaby's with Chef Julio and had an incredible experience! The class was well-organized, hands-on, and informative, making it perfect for both beginners and more experienced home cooks. Chef Julio was knowledgeable, patient, and engaging, breaking down each step clearly and offering helpful tips throughout the session. The class included walking to the market to purchased fresh and high-quality, ingredients. The final dishes we prepared were absolutely delicious. Shout out to Aldo and Dulce too!!! By far one of the best experiences I have had!! read more

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This is a local family owned restaunrant. Their tequila is good. The mole sauce was amazing. The service was excellent it has a rooftop. The ambiance is casual. read more

Food was bland and service was lacking. The waiter blamed it on o my two of them were working the floor. The view was great though, and the beer was fine. read more

Absolutely a must visit . The Caesar salad made table side by Caesar is the best . The chicken soup simply sublime . Romantic setting . Great friendly service . It's the real PV deal read more

Highly recommend this experience! The food and knowledge I walked away with just incredible. The hospitality so welcoming and fun and the outdoor rooftop cooking area so wonderful. I will definitely be back read more

Excelent food!!!! Clean and Nice place, and waiters too. I ate a shrimp with coco, it was delicious read more

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Food. Service. Ambiance. All great. All I can say is wow. From drinks & appetizers to dinner- all were tasty and amazing. Let me say Jalisco avocado guacamole hits different and the pasta ajillo is a must for any aglio olio and peperoncino fans. We will 100% be back and we can't wait to hear some mariachi while dining. read more

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The food was delicious. We were a little hurried, I felt. I will go there again for sure!

Outstanding location, menu selection, ambiance prices and service. The setting is gorgeous and the prices are great considering it's just 1 block from the Malecon. I ordered the Tacos - Estilo Baja and they were HUGE! I was full after 2/3. Hubby got the pollo mole en poblano and it was so flavorful. Not spicy, not sweet - just right. Large portions. Those 2 dishes plus 3 drinks was $32. Very reasonable. We emailed ahead because we had a large group of 20 people. They were very quick to reply and help us out. I would absolutely suggest this as the BEST restaurant on the Malecon. read more

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took the cooking class. we had eaten there many times and loved it so we took the day long cooking class. informative, enjoyable and best of all, the food we bought and prepapred was excellent. learned PVR history, how to shop for food stuffs in PVR and then how to make the recipes. a wonderful experience. next year we want to take the taco class. read more

My lovely lady is a big TikTok gal, and she mentioned the spat between Gaby's and the neighbors, which went viral, so away we went to try it out. First things first, I absolutely love this part of town. We walked through the cobbled roads, and up the rickety stairs, and we found a wonderful and inviting man at the bottom of the steps to the restaurant. It was a gorgeous day, with temps in the mid 90's, and a slight sea breeze tickling our exposed skin on occasion. Truly perfect conditions to eat Mexican food. We were seated immediately, and the place was all but empty on this lovely afternoon. Our waiter, Cesar, was such a character. With the magic tricks, gift of gab, and a wonderful laugh, he took exceptional care of us. I suspect that may have been on account of my sexy and beautiful date, but that's just my observation. Food: Caesar salad (served table side) Wow, this was truly impressive and the foodie in me was geeking out. Hard! Our waiter came over and began to make the dressing from scratch and watching his every movement was just a wonderful start to our dinner. The rich, deep, garlicky, umami, funkiness of a traditional Caesar dressing is such a wonderful treat. The lettuce was crisp and fresh, dressed to absolute perfection. Each bite was funkier and more delicious and just had me wanting more and more. Chicken Mole I've only had mole in the US, and this was not like any of the dishes I've tried. It had so many different flavors and aromas. I was able to taste the depth of flavors with each bite. The chicken just tasted so much different and was cooked to perfection. My lovely lady was enticed by our waiter to have an after-dinner drink. Not just any drink though. This was the Cesar specialty of Courvoisier and Gran Marnier. She is such a trooper because she's a wine, champagne, and beer drinker and here she was sipping on Cognac. We had such a wonderful dining experience, and it just felt like a place we could hang out and dine all the time. The space is charming, the decor is on point, and overall, just a really fun and enjoyable date night for us. read more

We had cocktails, Caesar salad, beef fajitas and Gaby's fish filet. The salad (made table-side) had good flavor and the fajitas were just okay. The Gaby's filet with mornay sauce was absolutely delicious. However, they forgot the tortillas for the fajitas (even after we asked for them). We were there for nearly two hours but not because we were enjoying leisurely conversation over dinner - the service was extremely slow and our waiter was inattentive. Disappointing. read more

Wow, what a find. We were lost walking around old town, deciding if we would make it back to the Marina area in time for dinner and we came upon Gaby's. Such a great call to stop here for dinner versus rushing back to the Marina. We had the table side Guacamole (a must in Mexico) and split the fajitas. Simply perfect! Great drinks and service too. Don't overlook Gaby's in the sea of wonderful restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. Added bonus, they offer cooking classes too. read more

Nice place with an award winning chef...who does cooking classes and is on TV! Had a chicken mole dish with green and brown mole and a nice dessert of flan cheesecake. I'd come back! Very nice venue! read more

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Feb 2024 Update - First time back at Gaby's since Pre Covid. Food is as good as ever and the roof top dining is not to be missed. Continues to be one of the best dining spots in the area and a Puerto favorite that I keep coming back to over and over again over the Years! read more

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the food was AMAZING... julio was truly the best teacher and chef ive met. Me and my friends did the cooking class. not only did we learn how to cook authentic mexican food, but we learned how to pick the appropriate ingredients from the local market! While walking through the markets, he pointed out a bunch of good taco spots or other authentic restaurants. the rooftop had an amazing view and the weather was perfect!! read more

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Delicious authentic local cuisine. Rooftop terrace dining with nice city views. Reasonable prices. Pleasant and attentive English-speaking staff. read more

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I have walked by this place so many times and finally got a chance to try it. The place is incredible. The food is so fresh and probably for good reason. The chef Julio shops every morning at the Mercado. Since it was quite warm outside, we ate inside which was fine. The server was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the Cinco de Mayo plate which will allow you to try a little bit of everything and taste all the amazing flavors. We also had a giant margarita which also was delicious and went down smoothly. read more

Came by with a large group, having been super full from apps earlier. The food was so good though, I had enchiladas and guac! The salsa was really good, and I heard great things about the chimichangas! Overall the hibiscus marg wasn't my favorite but the service and everything else was delicious. The Ambiance was 10/10 read more

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Just had a wonderful dinner with great service. I had not been here for a while, but am determined to support this place more after new jerk ex-pat neighbors sued this restaurant that has been here over 3 decades to stop their beautiful music. I had 2 Cadillac margaritas, the Gabys salad w tequila dressing, and the tequila shrimp (tequila 3 ways, lol!) All were wonderful, and the service and view were terrific. I can't wait to come back. Also, I hope to meet those neighbors one day to request that they leave this beautiful country. read more

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Phenomenal cooking class! I was doing a lot of research on cooking classes in PV and it seemed like everything was at least $100 USD/person in an okay looking kitchen with no tour to local market. Here, you get a beautiful outdoor rooftop kitchen with views of the cathedral and ocean. You also get to grab the ingredients at a local market and learn about the food and history. Lastly, we prepared such tasty meals and really enjoyed the instruction of our chef Julio. Amazing way to spend the day! We made so many types of salsas (ranchera, bandera, pina habanero, chipotle), guacomole, grilled red snapper, chicken mole, and chile relleno. read more

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Spectacular atmosphere in a backstreet off of a Malco. Beautiful Outdoor Terrace and third floor. Covered porch. Uniquely seasoned and delicious salsa which was very flavorful, but not too piquant. The steak fajitas did not disappoint and the combo plate called Cinco de Mayo had tasty, tamale, good enchilada and salsa Verde, and a remarkably distinct mole chicken which was not spicy and almost sweet. A wonderful evening. read more

This is a review about Gaby's cooking class, not the restaurant itself. I would've given it a better score if I hadn't taken another class two days earlier. The other class got everyone involved in talking to each other, where is this one was more about the instructor. He is a local television chef, and we did learn quite a few new things, but he did talk more about himself than the food. We all did a lot of chopping and made up so much food. We could've fed 40 people. It was fun that we made up several different sauces and beans, but I wouldn't say any restaurant recipes for my favorite. I've never had pineapple salsa before, and that is something I will make it home. The moly was good, but the fella is were lackluster by the time we ate them they were cold. I think the classroom been a lot better if we would've made you were things and less of it. I learned the most at the market, as he explained about male and female, bell peppers and onions. Overall it was fun, but not fun as the other class I took. I did enjoy the people, but once he realized I need how to cut and chop I did a lot of it, but I do cook a lot! Give the class a try, you might like it a lot more than I did! read more

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Everything was off. I don't know if they were overwhelmed because they were busy, or if my expectations were set too high because of the reviews. The food was bland, the setting was cute, the service was lacking. Try it for yourself. read more

I don't get the rave reviews. It's just ok. Not above average at all, at least what we had. Chili relleno was under roasted and the filling was bland. No egg in their version. Just a stuffed chili. The salsa was also very bland. The big burrito is indeed big. Stuffed with bland grilled fajita vegetables. Meh. Tortilla soup also unremarkable but worth finishing. Given the rave reviews I can only assume tourists that don't know better are their target client. The service was polite and efficient. The space has charm and the prices are reasonable. read more

How fun, festive and flavorful...this neighborhood gems sits among the cobblestone streets of Centro. Bright colorful and delish traditional Mexican menu. Cooking classes can be taken three days a week. Restaurant service was friendly, attentive and food was so good. I had to try Mama Conchitas chicken soup-a winner. The chili relliano was scrumptious. Margarita was big and sooooo tasty. What a way to spend an early afternoon in PV!!! read more

My wife, daughter and I visited Puerto Vallarta and stopped by Gaby's For an early dinner. The mixed reviews of recent made it a bit sketchy as to what we would experience. I'm so glad we went! The food and service were amazingly good! We were the only diners, but like I said we arrived before the evening dinner hours. We had chips and house salsa and purchased fresh guacamole too! Excellent! My daughter had fish (3 pc) tacos, while my wife had (3 pc) chicken (breast) enchiladas, and I had (3 pc) shrimp enchiladas in verde sauce. The food was delicious! The wait staff: very efficient and kind. We very much enjoyed this meal and would highly recommend a visit if you're in Puerto Vallarta and want to get off the beaten path of the boardwalk. read more

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We came here just before 1pm (their opening time) and they seated us right away on the patio that had a view of the Malecón My wife and I both ordered the Cinco de Mayo. This dish included Chicken Molé (the Molé sauces was to die for!) Poblano with cheese, a tamalé and an enchilada. Everything was delicious. For drinks, my wife had the Passion Fruit Margarita and I hade the Mexican Flag Tequila shot. It was 3 shot glasses, starting with a red salty-sweet juice in the first glass, a double shot of silver tequila in the second and lime juice in the third. It was fun to sip the red, the white and the green in a row. After our entrees we split the best flan I've ever had! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food at a great price with a great experience and friendly service. read more

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Hi, I am Mexican American visiting for the first time in Puerto Vallarta, loved that the staff was bilingual. I decided to take this cooking class to know more about coastal culinary. First of all i want to say that this class was special for us. Loved that we got to learn history from the region, and local community facts. We also did a tour of the local markets which included artisanal and farmers type. market. It is super important to us to support local small business with good ethics. The cooking class itself was amazing, we learned a lot. Can't wait to come again and enjoy another class. Book this class, it won't disappoint. read more

We just returned from 2 glorious weeks in Puerto Vallarta and Gaby's was one of the highlights of our dining experiences while we were there. The chicken mole enchilada's were fabulous (not to mention I had taken 2 cooking classes there over the last 6 months and and the most recent one taught us how to make their family mole recipe!). The tableside guac was wonderful and my husband had their shrimp fajita's - everything was just wonderful. The servers were great and we can't wait to go back again when we are there next. I do highly recommend taking one of the cooking classes that Gaby's offers. Chef Julio took us to the markets to buy the food, educated us on how to pick out the fruits/veggies/fish/meats for freshness and taste. We then cooked as a small group and were taught many wonderful things which I now incorporate in my Mexican meals at home. Learning how to work with peppers was something I wanted to get experienced in and I now have a much better understanding of them and preparation for dishes! It is a great way to spend a beautiful day in Puerto Vallarta and you won't be disappointed! Great big thank you to Chef Julio, his wonderful mom, sister Gaby and Aldo for making both of the classes I have taken there so much fun and educational - oh, and delicious! read more

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