Jerusalem express serves delicious Middle Eastern food. They have a great selection of vegan, vegetarian, and meat options. I can truly say this is the best fall I've ever had. They recently moved to a new location across from the organic, select in downtown PV, right before the intersection of the highway and tunnel Road. read more

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Being vegetarian (including no fish) in PV is not the easiest, especially when you are with people who want the street tacos at most meals. On our last day I managed to find Jerusalem Express and I was so happy. An entire menu that I could eat almost everything. The falafel was incredible - the best I've ever had. Not dry at all. I'd eat falafel all the time if it was always this good. The dips were also incredible. I don't remember what we all had, but meat eaters were also as happy with their options and it was worth the hike from where we were staying to this little place by the hospital. Alon was the only one there on the night we showed up. He took orders, cooked and served everything. As everyone has mentioned - it is like you are in a friend's home who really knows how to cook this type of food. Unfortunately, I enjoyed the food so much I forgot to take any photos. Just go, you won't be sorry. (Be sure to bring cash, though - I had to go back to pick some up.) read more

First the bad news, we were in here a couple days ago and owner said he has lost his lease in May. I am not sure that is end of May or not. Thinking not since on April 29th nothing was packed or taken apart. Sadly it might be my first and last time since as of now he is not sure if he wants to reopen or take a long vacation. The food here is great as all the other reviews have said, we got to watch him make all the food by himself and chat with him a little. He gave me a couple recipes for some of dishes. I can also see he cooks by eye and with his heart so his recipes are not exact but I got the idea. I was hoping to come back here again and will of course look to see if this place pops up anywhere else but I won't hold out hope read more

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Great food reasonably priced best falafel I ever had everything is made fresh by hand including the pita bread. Nice new location comfortable chairs and air conditioning read more

Great little hidden spot with delicious homemade vegan falafel sandwiches at a good price. I travel to PVR solo from time to time, and this makes a nice spot for a quick bite to eat! You can tell the falafel sandwich is scratch made and it takes a bit of time to prepare - which is usually a sign that it is made with love, in my book. One note, it is very warm inside of the restaurant, so be a little prepared for that! read more

Very nice pita bread to be filled with freshly prepared goodies. Good location. Don't miss to satisfy a delicious craving on a walk about town. read more

Authentic falafel, babaghanoush, hummus and more! , Everything's so resh and made to order, keep in mind it's mostly a takeout restaurant so bring it to the beach ! read more

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Excellent falafel - the best I've ever had. Authentic and flavorful. Felt like we were in someone's house and Alon was cooking just for us. One man show and clearly he knows his flavors. Cash only. read more

Great service! The owner really knows his stuff. I ordered the falafel pita sandwich and it was just what I had in mind. read more

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We needed a change from tacos and rediscovered this little beauty! We remembered it fondly from our last visit but couldn't find it as they've moved to a brighter, bigger new location: Manuel M. Dieguez 362, Col. Emiliano Zapata. Lucky for us the food is as delicious as ever... homemade pita and humus, the freshest falafel and shwarma with just the right amount of spice. Went again for takeout. We met the owner, Alon, who's the nicest. Will be returning ASAP to this authentic Israeli eatery. Yum! read more

Amazing food, obviously made with love and care. Loved the chicken shawarma so much I went back two days in a row.

So dang happy we decided to pick up dinner from Jerusalem Express after a long day at the beach! It can be hard to find gems of quality vegan food in places like Puerto Vallarta but Jerusalem Express was such an amazing find. The falafel and hummus are quite possibly the best I've ever had! The falafel is fried to order right in front of you and the texture and flavor is top notch. Not greasy or oily at all and you can tell the owner takes pride and care in his falafel! The hummus is easily the silkiest and most flavorful hummus I've ever tried! Seriously addicting flavor and the texture is unreal, I don't know how he gets it so smooth! On top of those main sellers, the other sides are fantastic as well. The baba ganoush has such a depth of flavor and wasn't too smoky. The tabouleh was fresh and tasty. The pita was perfect for tearing and dipping into the perfect hummus! The service was friendly and helpful. Even though our food took 10-20 minutes each time we visited, it's clear this is due to how fresh everything is and the care that goes into creating the food. I will absolutely be coming back multiple times a week most likely next time we're in town! Don't miss out on Jerusalem Express, it's seriously a winner! read more

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If you're like me and have lived in New York for many years, you may associate shawarmas with late-night drunk food. This was one of the reasons why I hesitated to visit this place at first, despite it being highly recommended as one of the best restaurants in PV for vegans. Being a vegan myself, I ordered the falafel sandwich and watched Sammy, the owner, cook everything from scratch in his one-person kitchen. To be honest, my expectations were low because all the falafel I've had in the U.S. have been bland and dry, but was I blown away by this one. Sammy's falafel sandwich is a warm, hearty, comforting meal packed with flavor. The falafel is moist and well-seasoned, the garlic sauce and hummus do well to bring out the flavors of the falafel, and the warm pita wraps everything together like a hug. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Sammy as a person. We talked all about his passion for getting people healthy. Having not had the most healthy lifestyle when he was younger, Sammy is very conscious about food and nutrition. He does marathon trainings on the side and uses the menu as a way to play around with food to see what types of food can help sustain one's energy without any spikes or crashes. This is food that not only tastes delicious and keeps you feeling full but also gives you enough energy for the whole day. My favorite thing about Sammy's food is that it does not create gut inflammation, which means I can eat here every day without any digestive problems, and believe it or not, that is hard to find here. One of the things I love about this place is that you can see all the spices he uses on the wall behind the counter, which makes the food feel so much homier. This is the what a home-cooked meal tastes like. As a health-conscious person myself, I prefer to eat foods like this more than foods that get marketed as "healthy" such as smoothie bowls and salads because these traditional recipes carry the wisdoms of people who understood how to heal the body with food and only food. read more

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It's been over a year since I've been here and the falafel sandwich lives in my mind rent free! Alan is an amazing cook and an even better friend! I would 100% fly from Houston back to PV for this sandwich alone! Alan if you're reading this we miss you and can't wait to learn to make your amazing falafel read more

Fresh? Yes! Food is made to order. Express? Not really. Expect at least 15 minutes for food preparation. read more

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Very good and healthy food, with great quality and care. You can tell the owner takes pride in his food and puts his heart into it!

The cafe styled restaurant itself was relatively quiet with a couple of customers. The owner has a local apprentice that does a lot of the food prep. I was immediately greeted and shown the menu. I ordered a lamb pita sandwich. You are actually feet away from the food being prepared which is nice because you get to see if the ingredients are fresh and well prepared, along with determining if they know what they are doing. Instead of it being slices of lamb it is these balls of pressed meat that gets put on the grill and pressed down like patties. Hummus placed on both sides of the pita with the fresh chopped veggies and then the white sauce. Like I previously stated food preparation you can see. I should have known from pressed meat patties that this was not going to be a good experience. The hummus was the worst I have ever tasted which is strange because typically Jewish food is very flavorful. I digress...the best thing about the pita was the bread and veggies. The taste overall was awful. The "meat" did not taste like lamb but more of a dried out veggie patty. I took one bite and had to spit it out. The smell that illuminated from the foil wrapped sandwich permeated the air for hours. I had to burn candles for several hours. Nice try but maybe real lamb is hard to come by in Mexico...find a different protein or stick with chicken. read more

I personally don't understand why this place has a 5 star review....I have maybe caught them on bad days. Everything about them is just blanned....If you want something better than me mixing pickle juice with mayonnaise don't go to this restaurant....Or com to me if you want something editable... Pita was 50/50... Plus they charged me full price for take out and didn't supply any of the sides read more

I personally can't ever get sick of Mexican food. I probably wouldn't have even tried this place if Vegan food was as easily accessible and those places stayed open the hours that they state they are. So when most places were closed after a long day of adventuring, Jerusalem Express was open when we need some sustenance. It's a small place with some high top counter seating along the wall. You order up front and the Vegan options are plentiful. As another Yelper mentioned, there is no dairy on the menu but there are eggs and meat, which are both easily avoided. The things that should be Vegan, are. Hummus, tahini, falafel, baba ganoush, tabouli, yes! Oddly the falafel sandwich is only offered in a pita. I requested to get it in a wrap version such as offered with their lamb, but was told that it was not available that way. Oh well, pita pocket it is. My lovely wife was nearly hangry after a long day of eating nothing, so she also wanted to order some hummus along with it. The kind store owner suggested to skip the hummus assuring her that the falafel would be plenty enough. He was indeed right and it's much appreciated that he wasn't trying to make a quick Peso on us. The pita sando was muy excellente! Tahini, hummus, falafel, were all delicious and the pita nice and soft. What more could you ask for? Great service, Vegan-friendly, open when they say they are. Highly recommend if you're in town! read more

Jerusalem Express - Falafel Sandwich - $85 Pesos - Middle Eastern Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Touch down to the best Mediterranean food in PVR!We ordered falafel wrap , falafel plate and omelette! Everything was so good and fresh. Especially omelette was just wow! The service was also very good. The owners were very friendly. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Food was absolutely delicious, especially the Hummus! Authentic middle eastern food. So glad we found this gem! read more

Jerusalem Express - Middle Eastern Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Our 1st visit to PV. Staying in zona romantiJust passing by looking for a bus and stopped in for lunch. So glad we did! How do you say YUMMO in Spanish? delicioso! This has actually been THE most tasty meal in PV. Lunch for two was about US$18. We plan to go back! read more

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Simple delicious authentic Middle Eastern fare. Pitas made fresh daily! In fact pretty much all their food is fresh daily. The best hummus! Excellent baba ghanoush and tabouili. Such good health food for such a low price! We take out from here several times a month. read more

Some of the best falafel I've ever had. Everything made fresh and was delicious. Friendly staff. Good prices. Excellent option for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Wonderful find in Vallarta. Real deal middle eastern - Israeli food fix in Mexico. Not easy to find a broad array of multicultural or global cuisine and Jerusalem Express is like a real stop in Tel Aviv, in a friendly, informal atmosphere. First time in and treated us like customers forever. The falafels were just excellent and the shakshuka was a delightful surprise. Can't wait to go back and try more. Like everything. read more

Delicious falafel! As a vegan, finding great places to eat in the area can be a challenge. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the owner/chef is eager to please with his culinary art delights a friendly conversation. Highly recommended! read more

Was wanting to break up the taco routine with a cheap, fresh dinner. Found Jerusalem Express and was very happy I did! The atmosphere is super casual and has a decent amount of seating in order to eat your meal there if you like. The chicken shawarma was made fresh to order, was well crafted, and it was flavorful and filling. I got to chat with the owner for a bit afterwards and he was very kind and engaging. Highly recommend one of your meals in PV being here. read more

Excellent food! My husband and I wandered in while in the area. We tried Shawarma & Kebab. Both were outstanding. Great food & service. Clean place. Good customer service. read more

If you're sick of Mexican food and have a craving, this fits the bill. But it's just okay. Certainly nothing to rush back to. The hummus was fair. Honestly needed more lemon. It was rather bland. But considering, it's not bad. read more

Great authentic food and service! We had the falafel, shawarma and baba ganoush, some of the best middle eastern food we've had yet!! read more

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Way just walking by and decide to give this place a try the food was beyond amazing... they give a good amount of food.. Spivey but not Spivey hot.. owner is a great guy and very friendly.. a very clean atmosphere... fo not miss out on this place read more

Got a chance to check this place out on my last night in town. I knew I was in the right place when the owner pulled out an onion and started chopping it when I ordered the shawarma. The flavors were bold, and all melded perfectly. The falafel were mixed and fried in front of us. The bread was light and fluffy and yet moist. Easily one of the best shawarma that I've had! Would go back. Sadly they don't have the lamb for the tacos arabes. OH and we got to try their house hot sauce, also fantastic. read more

Jerusalem Express - Chicken shawarma! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

My wife and I were in town, and looking for some variety, and fortunately stumbled across Jerusalem Express. We were extremely pleased with the experience - the food was fresh and very flavorful, and the owner/cook provided the authenticity we were desiring. If you are looking for a change of cuisine from the traditional Mexican faire - I highly recommend Jerusalem Express! read more

My husband is Israeli so I have eaten A LOT of falafel and hummus in my day & have to say this place is really so good. The guys there are so cute and more importantly know how to serve up a great plate of Mediterranean treats. read more

Hummus, falafel, kebab.. In Puerto Vallarta. So good such friendly service. Tucked away in a corner and well worth the hunt. You won't regret it. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. read more

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Really good food and the people are really nice. We got there when they were about to close because they were closing early for the day so I said "oh sorry" and was about to walk away but then they asked what we wanted to order and made us the food to go!! That was really nice and the falafels were really really good read more

My wife and I ate 4 falafel sandwiches. Falafel was fresh and fried after we ordered. Yummy option for vegetarians

We were on vacation in Puerto Vallarta and felt like eating a falafel, we came across Jerusalem Express. This is gem in the pacific! Great food at a great price. My only wish was that we were here longer in order to enjoy his food every day. Alon, the owner has great recipes!! read more

Co-sign all the 5/5 reviews. Super good, fresh and healthy. Got the chicken shawarma plate and falafel plate and both were yumm. 10/10. Highly recommend you try. read more

This place has excellent food and a passionate staff. The owner's recipes are very traditional and each order is made fresh right in front of you with fresh ingredients. If you want a break from tacos this is the place! read more