The fish was fresh and served hot. The quacamole is made to order and you get a lot in an order…read more The server has a great sense of humor and was always there to refill water and get us other condiments. The house made hot sauce is amazing, either straight from the bottle or mixed 5 parts katchup to one part hot sauce for the more genteel folks. The prices seen like the food truck pricing with indoor seating and take service. Highly recommend. (Cash only)

Cheap, good eats. Indoor seating with an open-air feel. I got there shortly before a mariachi band…read moreplaying right outside, but to the diners, was finishing up. I got the fish ceviche tostada, a grilled fish and a shrimp taco and flan. There were different hot sauces on the table. It was all fresh and delicious. The server was attentive.

Oh my gosh - the lobster cream soup was fabulous! And the beef and the sea bass on skewers - chefs…read morekiss. And don't forget the guacamole.

This place is the best place that you could go for for seafood. The surf and turf is the best place…read morefor h to go. The lobster is amazing the service anything you can ask for the music and the vibes were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to come again the next time I come this year for my birthday.

Fabulous restaurant in a vibrant street in Zona Romantica. We walked in without a reservation…read more(probably not recommended) and managed to get seated right away in a table near the open kitchen. Service was knowledgeable and quick (but not too quick). We had a creamy and well seasoned guacamole to start with and then my spouse had the nicoise salad with shrimp and I had the fish special. It was the best seafood we had the whole trip - in a seafood centered town that is saying a lot. Flavors were balanced while also centering the shrimp/fish. Would definitely recommend.

Oh my goodness!!! AMAZING food and service and ambience was perfect!…read moreYou can't go wrong at this restaurant. Nice little gem.

Tuna Azul is a casual but super friendly second floor spot in Zona Romantica for fresh Mexican…read moreseafood dishes. My favorite was the Classic Tuna Montadito, lightly marinated chunks of fresh tuna served over a bed of avocado--so fresh and flavorful! The Green Aguachile was made of raw shrimp marinated in a mildly spicy green sauce; and the Crab Enchiladas were four rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded crab meat and topped with a rich, creamy chipotle cream sauce and avocado slices. For our entrees, the Romantica Fillet was a rare seared tuna filet served over avocado salad and sweet potato puree; the Los Muertos Fillet was mahi mahi topped with shrimp in a creamy red sauce, served with rice and sautéed vegetables; and the Olas Altas Fillet was mahi mahi topped with a mushroom sautee. Each of these entrees was fresh, delicious, and came at reasonable prices. On top of the good food, the service was super friendly and attentive as well!

Food was fresh and tasty, I got Alfredo pasta with shrimp and the size of the shrimps were really…read moregood and juicy, service was really good as our drinks and food arrived in a timely manner. However, as me and my friends (it was 4 of us) were leaving the restaurant, our waiter chased us down claiming we did not tip enough. Here's a note from my friend detailing more of what happened: "It was 150 pesos which is a little more than 10% of the total. In Mexico, 10% is completely customary, especially for tourist. Locals will give even less and typically leave only about 50 pesos. I don't know if he was expecting for us to give him more just because we're used to giving 15 or even 20% at a time but I always do at least 10. If it's one of the really nice restaurants where they take care of absolutely everything then I do get more than that but this was just a normal place And I did fold the bills because I clipped it into the checkbook, so there is a chance he thought it was just 50. But to flip out and say it's not enough that he deserves more or just to take it away is crazy in my opinion." We may return, but this really turned a perfect visit into a not so great one in the end. The 3/5 is for food and service, would've been 5/5 had we not been stopped as we were leaving for not "tipping enough".

This is always our go-to restaurant for sunset dinner on our first night in Puerto Vallarta…read more Consistently great service, delicious food and drinks, and a view that can't be beat. Our condo rental included a complimentary breakfast voucher good at El Dorado for each day of our stay. The breakfast and location on the beach is a perfect way to kick-off the morning. Also, I have to give a huge shout-out to the manager of the restaurant. He's amazing and always greets us with a smile and kind words. When we arrived toward the end of breakfast service today, they weren't able to accommodate us due to a large party they were setting up for. Rather than turn us away, the manager walked us to the restaurant next door and asked them to honor our vouchers. Now that's how you do it!. Stellar service!! We keep coming back here year after year and can highly recommend El Dorado!

Came in the afternoon to relax, have a cocktail with friends but decided on two ice teas and one…read morehouse margarita. The server poured water out of a pitcher for 4 of us, mind you not a bottle. The bill for two ice teas and a small margarita was 475 pesos! Remember the pitcher of water? They claimed on the bill it was bottled water. Customers beware!

5/5 Our favorite…read moreplace to eat in Puerto Vallarta. The food is delicious, the service is perfect, and you're right on the ocean. Come for the dinner and stay for that gorgeous sunset view.

So we walked along the beach from our hotel and arrived at La Palapa, and right away it sets the…read moretone. The entire front portion of the restaurant sits directly in the sand, so that's where we chose to have breakfast--under the iconic palapa roof, feet in the sand, overlooking the ocean. From our table you can watch the fishing boats and excursion boats heading out for the day, which gives the whole experience a relaxed, resort-like rhythm without feeling touristy or rushed. Service was excellent from the start--attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. They brought out a selection of pastries you can add if you want, like banana bread and cinnamon rolls, which felt like a thoughtful touch rather than an upsell. The coffee was very good, with plenty of options ranging from cappuccinos and café lattes to classic American coffee, all well prepared. For food, I ordered the scrambled eggs with Mexican chorizo, refried beans, and hash browns. It came with a basket of warm corn tortillas and several house salsas, letting you customize each bite. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. We also ordered the shrimp eggs Benedict with spinach, which was beautifully done--rich, balanced, and fresh, with the shrimp cooked just right. One thing that really stands out is the ambiance. Being right on the beach, hearing the waves, feeling the breeze, and being encouraged (without being told) to slow down and take your time makes the meal feel like part of the vacation itself, not just fuel for the day. They also offer freshly squeezed juices, which pair perfectly with breakfast by the ocean. The menu is extensive, almost overwhelming in a good way--there are so many appealing options that it's genuinely hard to decide. That said, what we ordered was absolutely delicious and satisfying, and it left us wanting to come back and try more. Overall, La Palapa delivers on every level: location, atmosphere, food, and service. It's the kind of place where breakfast turns into a memory, not just a meal.

Amazing food. All I got to say is tuna tostada... the best I ever had. So fresh and lots of avocado.read more

BEST FLAVORFUL FOOD HERE! Recommend: Yes! Pick here if you…read moredon't know where to go eat! Food: 10/10 Service: they were nice and welcoming for tourist. Tip/reminder: if you ask for water, they charge by the bottle. First time in Puerto Vallarta on a cruise trip. And we took an uber nearby and found this lovely restaurant. There was many around but I picked this place because I wanted seafood. This local restaurant turns out to be my number one favorite restaurant of all the places we visited. We ordered a fish taco and crab taco. Both were very good. And we also ordered grilled octopus and that was very tender and flavorful too. On top of that, the complimentary chips and salsa was one of my favorite salsa now. It was the perfect spicy level for me and it was sweet and tangy. I enjoyed everything very well and recommended everyone to try this place if you don't know where to eat.

This was my favorite place in Puerto Vallarta! The view, the ambience, the service, the food, they…read morehave it all here! We came here as a party of 4 for my friend's 40th birthday around 6:30 and caught the most amazing sunset. They had a professional photographer take a complimentary photo for us. The service was impeccable, so welcoming and sweet! All of our dishes were so good. We ordered: octopus, seafood croquette, egg potato, potatoes brava, asparagus, white sangria. The octopus was so tender (maybe the best octopus dish that I've had) and the seafood croquette just melts in your mouth. There was not a dish that I did not like. For dessert we got the orange flan which was so yummy and delightful. and the chocolate lava cake. The sunset view was gorgeous! And the price was very reasonable - we got drinks, dinner and dessert, and the total came out to be $44 per person. I hope to be back!

Barcelona Tapas never disappoints. The menu is incredibly consistent year over year, which is rare…read morefor a popular spot like this. The food is always excellent -- classic tapas done right and some of the best paella we've had in Puerto Vallarta. We came in for an early dinner around 5:30pm in January specifically to catch the sunset, and it was absolutely worth it. By the time we left, the restaurant was completely full -- that should tell you everything. The views are stunning and add so much to the overall experience. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely sweet. Don't skip the complimentary photo session -- it's a fun touch and they make it effortless and relaxed. This is one of those places we always return to when we're in Puerto Vallarta. Great food, beautiful views, consistent quality, and a welcoming atmosphere every single time. Highly recommend.

WOW!!!! WOW!!!!!' WOW!!!!! What a place, upscale restaurant…read morewith a very broad menu Twist on classic cocktails and the food....as we say in Mexico. SUPER-Deli The scallop tostadas appetizer was more expensive than entree, worth every peso, the salsa is tongue numbing delicious My wife doesn't usually finishes the entree but the octopus platter was to good to leave anything on the plate. The seared Tuna was perfect A lovely evening and great meal, Saul, Benjamin the Batman and our main server Jair were very attentive all evening

We're from LA so I feel like traveling for food is always hard - we come from some of the best…read moreplaces. I can not stop talking about La Madalena! The property is beautiful, the service is truly unmatched, and the food was incredible. I will come back to PV just to eat here again. Highly recommend!

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.

This colorful restaurant is right up the street from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Zona…read moreRomantica. The Food was absolutely delicious from the table side salsa, the Queso Fundido, the cheese enchiladas with beans and rice, and Octopus. The service was equally outstanding. A nice touch was the in and out 2 man Mariachi band who sung personal requests. For delicious Mexican food, this place is amazing. I wish it was in Arizona. Definitely going back.