The Mrs. and I had lunch today at Maria Baja. It was an adventure getting there. Yelp had Maria Baja listed on Francisco Rodriguez which is entirely inaccurate. Here is the correct address: Carr. Costera a Barra Navidad 496 Alta Vista, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco You'll see the sign off the side of the road. You can't miss it. If you use Yelp to get there it will take you to an abandoned building on a street that is cut in half by a high rise condo complex. Maria Baja isn't much to look at. It isn't festooned with Mexican decor look a lot of the other taco places. The menu is posted on the wall and seating is ample. Tacos, tostadas, burritos, and poke bowls are some of the many offerings. The Mrs. and I both ordered the Baja Pescado and Baja Camarones tacos. We both enjoyed the shrimp more than the fish. There was just something about the garnish that mingled better with the shrimp than the fish. The Mrs. also ordered the Tostada de Camarones. She loved it. As far as price goes we couldn't have gotten a better deal. Two sodas, four tacos, and one tostada came out to about $20 U.S. dollars including tip. The tacos weren't small so you're not going to leave Maria Baja hungry. read more

Maria Baja - Left: Baja Pescado Right: Baja Camarones - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Closed. No longer at this location. Sad! They served up good eats. Was always cheap eats.

Absolutely delicious seafood tacos! We are so glad we came here for lunch! We definitely overordered and got 4 tacos each... 1) Baja fish tacos: don't skip these, the fish is fried soooo well and is so soft / flaky 2) Tuna and mango tostada: the tuna was very fresh. Marinated well. Yum. 3) Rock shrimp tostada: the shrimp were fried so well. We wished it had a bit more sauce but we made use of all the salsas provided 4) Chiccharon AguaChile: this was our least favorite but it was very unique. This taco came in a bowl full of aguachile salsa and was covered with avocado onion mango and raw shrimp. The chicharron inside the taco was tasty. The taco got a bit soggy for our liking but it was still good. We spent about 600 pesos before tip. A little pricier than most taco places but sooooo worth it. We also did get 8 tacos! read more

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the taco are still great, but the size is smaller than what i had from before. also i didnt remember the service is that bad. the lady who was serving us literally gave us a whole lot attitude, first she served us half bowl of the chips when we finishes she refill unwillingly and gave us side eyes. even we told her that we would pay. we had our initial order and I ordered one more shrimp taco, she was like " is that all? " feels like we are asking too much to get add on. it's really crazy how bad we were treated. read more

Great find thanks to reviews online! Small side of the road place but great food! I had a mixed Poke Bowl with tuna and shrimp! Big bowl full of fresh things! I may venture back here this week and try another menu item! read more

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Big letdown after seeing all the stellar reviews. While the food quality was high, the portions were wee compared to the price. By the way, no prices are listed on the menu so you just get surprised when the bill comes. The selection of salsas was phenomenal, but the accompanying chips were broken in tiny pieces and mostly blackened/burned. Server's attitude was jaded and impatient. Moreover, the place is difficult to find - a moot point had the experience been worthwhile. No, I cannot recommend this place. read more

Very local taco place near Zona Romantica. We had a bit of time finding it, but once there were pleased with the various taco offerings. Sadly they were out of tuna the day we came, but there was still plenty else to try. Menu is written in English on a large board so you can see everything there with ease, though it didn't matter as our waiter spoke fluent english. Prices were incredibly inexpensive. Baja Fish Taco = great, crispy outside with soft, juicy inside Al Pastor Fish = flaky in all the good ways. Porkbelly Chicharron & Shrimp = personal favorite. Loved the fatty pork combining with savory shrimp. Crab tostado = husband ordered this and said it was delicious. read more

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The address listed on yelp doesn't appear to be correct. It will have you walking around near the place unable to find it. You need to walk uphill on the street past the gas station and its around the corner.Use google.maps address. Best fish tacos we have found in Zona Romantica. read more

Good food but the workers will try to cheat you out of your money! They only take cash so make sure you have exact amounts of pesos to pay them with. Go over your bill. THESE PEOPLE ARE UNTRUSTWORTHY!!!!! read more

We love Maria Baja for their authenticity. Went four times when in PV back in Feb 2022 and twice, thus far, on current trip. read more

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The best tacos I've had in the city so far. I had the shrimp and the marlin tacos. They were delicious. I love the fact that they have a line of sauces to try on the tacos and they were all good. I will be returning before I go back to the states. read more

Happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped in. It was SO GOOD. I highly recommend the Camarón Roca and Camarón Tropical.

This is such a hidden gem. The current address listed on here is wrong, it's behind that - but I already requested for Yelp to change it. The actual address is (Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad #496, Alta Vista, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico). I am so happy I found this spot. Yummy seafood tacos at a very affordable price. Visit this place when you come to Puerto Vallarta. I highly recommend it. read more

Maria Baja - Delicious tacos and their rack of salsas. - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

It's a a pretty busy street that can be hard to miss, also it's pretty small. The food is so good though! The fish tasted so fresh, definitely some of the best tacos I had in PV! I came here twice during my short visit read more

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This place is outstanding! Located right on the side of the Mismaloya Highway next to Kiosko. It has outdoor seating and a bar around the open kitchen. It is a small place. I'm sure they get busy with how good their food is. We tried a few items: Pork belly chicharons with shrimp aguachiles. It had a nice deep fried crunch texture in a lite and refreshing Serrano paste. Octopus tostada: the octopus was tender and moist. On a generous helping of sliced onions and tomatoes. Baja shrimp taco: this tempura fried shrimp taco with red cabbage has an almost Dijon mustard sauce on it. It was flavorful. Tropical Shrimp tostada: many and shrimp in a lime-based sauce made this dish amazing! Seared tuna taco: a delicious sweet sauce over nice and fresh seared tuna! Agua frescas: pineapple, lime, and jamica.made for a refreshing little cocktail. If you want inexpensive, fresh ingredients, and TONS of flavor, go here before 6 pm! read more

Maria Baja - Salsa sampler - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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This place happened to be across the street from where we stayed, and happened to be simply awesome! Amazing tuna tostada, amazing tacos, and killer selection of salsas. No lines as this is hidden away and near a busy road, but a must try! read more

delicious food! right across the street from where we were staying, and absolutely perfect for lunch! had the tuna and mango tostada, so good! read more

Absolutely Delicious seafood taco, tostadas. Stuffed ourselves. Great service and well priced. Maria's Baja was recommended to us now we are doing the same. We will be back. read more

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Believe the hype! Came here for lunch after a full day of work and it was truly exceptional. Laid back vibe and personal service . Now the food : anytime they bring out a row of homemade sauces , you know you are in for a treat (8 to be exact). I had the grilled fish tacos and a ceviche tostada. Fresh and very tasty . No beer but they have a store next door so pick up the brew in advance ! I will probably eat here a couple more times during my stay read more

Maria Baja - First tacos - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Loved my fish tacos con tocino and the salsas were so interesting! Agua Fresca was also on point read more

Maria Baja - The view was nice too - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Do not miss this place. Ordered the Baja and Tropical tacos and they grilled them for us. We liked the tropical better and was sooooo good. Cash only, but total meal with 4 waters was less than $20 USD w/o tip. Will be back again for sure. Note, closed on Sunday. read more

This is my absolute favorite place to eat! Jimaca Cameron tacos are my favorite, then Atun Mango tostada, the Baja Pescado and their Pollo tacos. My eleven year old daughter request to eat there every day they are open, 3 Jicama Camaron tacos for her! We've been here 3 weeks and have eaten there probably 5 of the 6 days they are open. Closed on Mondays. The staff is fantastic, Enrique opens the car door for us every time we pull up, Juan the owner is a delight, and the other guys are super nice (sorry I forgot their names)! It's our first stop coming into town! Delicious!!! Nov 2019 Still eating at my favorite shrimp taco place 5 months later! Delicious! The best shrimp tacos in town! Love my Maria Baja! read more

One of the best taco joints in PV. If you like seafood they have some amazing tacos and tostadas. Great presentation and served with an array of 9 different salas to try, from sweet, savory, spicy and everything in between. A must try is the tuna and mango tostada and rock shrimp tostada. It was so delicious we both got seconds read more

Maria Baja - Rock shrimp tostadas - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Best Fish Tacos we have ever had..amazing! We stumbled upon this place- it's a bit off main tourist areas but safe and well worth it.

We walked from the Malecon to this place and we're dessapointed when we arrived and found out they didn't have beer; but after tasting the first fish tostada, we forgot about the beer. Really good selection, freshly made and prices are reasonable. It is a small casual business but worth the walk if you want freshly made good ceviche and seafood. read more

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Maria Baja is a hidden Gem. Absolutely a must if you're in the area. They have some of the best ceviche tostadas you can get. Fresh fish, generous portions and really fair prices. The staff is friendly and attentive. The fried fish taco is perfect. Go here and don't be stingy with your tips. See you again soon read more

We went there yesterday after reading this great reviews. Our tacos had 2 thin not more than 1 inch long piece of fish on it with some sauce, no veggetables. The shrimp had 2 small shrimp again nothing else on it. We clearly were robbed. We paid 495 for this. We actually had to go somewhere else and eat , because we were still hungry. read more

Everything about Maria Baja hits on another level. Every taco, tostado and cocktail is prepared to perfection. The 8 housemade salsas delight your tastebuds with flavor and heat. Service is outstanding. By far the best meal we had in PV. This is a definite must try! read more

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This place knows how to make seafood tacos (and tostadas)! Open air dining in a spot off the beaten path. Angel, the host, is super-friendly and has great suggestions. We tried 10 different combos and were blown away by the freshness of the fish and the flavors of the sauces (I loved the tamarind, hibiscus, and habanero). Super inexpensive. 100% recommended. read more

Overrated. Food is good, mostly small plates, traditional Mexican dishes. Simple and prompt service, a shy guy who speaks decent English. Terrible location on a noisy highway with barely a sidewalk for access. Ok for a quick in and out lunch. Do not expect low prices. read more

10/10 must stop if you love fresh seafood tacos. It is very easy if you aren't paying attention.

Good food, pleasant environment, reasonable price, not easy to find. I liked the seafood tacos.

Though it is on a busy highway, the road noise may interfere with quiet dining but doesn't interfere with the excellent meal. The jimica shrimp tacos are a pleasant surprise. The shrimp is breaded and deep fried to a crispy crunch topped with a tasty sauce. It is all placed on a thinly sliced jicama tortilla. The ceviche tostado, along with a list of others, is fresh and delicious. There is an array of homemade salsas to accompany the meal. Don't be bothered by the road noise but be bothered by the great tastes in the meal. read more

Best street tacos and tostadas I've ever had! Amazing sauces to choose from, we definitely be returning!

Great food at a good price. The restaurant is very lowkey with just a couple tables, but the flavors in the food are amazing. This is a must if you are finding a place to eat in Puerto Vallarta. They also have different sauces to add taste to your food and they are very unique. I decided to buy a bottle of the tamarind sauce. The staff is very nice as well. read more

Maria Baja - Tostada de Atun - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Food was refreshing and tasty. Loved the aguachiles. The place is cash only. Servers were attentive, the place is dog friendly. read more

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We came here multiple times on our trip and loved it each time! We had almost everything from the menu between our whole group. Everything is so fresh and delicious! BEST FOOD IN PV!!! read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk by but the food was amazing! Best coconut shrimp tacos. They also have over 8 different salsas that come to your table. read more

Maria Baja - Jamaica Shrimp Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Best seafood! If you're visiting Puerto Vallarta you should definitely check them out! The food is sooooo amazing! The shrimp tacos are to die for every bite is so delicious. We went here twice and it was perfect both times. Everything tastes so fresh and clean read more

This is a must for amazing and creative fish, shrimp and octopus tacos, ceviche and tostadas.