This is a tourist trap disguised as a family owned restaurant. Great location right next to the…read morebeach. Asked the owner for a recommendation and she suggested the stuffed mahi mahi for 390 - most expensive item. It was just okay. And I got a bottle of water and was charged 90. Total ripoff. Gave her 500 to cover everything and hope she choked on my 20 peso tip.

Decent food in a beautiful setting that's also a functioning water taxi and fishing site created a…read moremostly pleasant, but non-amazing experience. Mi Ranchito is part of the growing shoreline in the small village of Boca de Tomatlán at the mouth of an inlet roughly 10 miles south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Construction was busy in several newish places as we walked from the parking area to the restaurant which sits right on the water. We stopped here for lunch as part of an ATV tour. The cafe is open air and covered, benefiting from a cool breeze blowing in off the pacific. Inside is comfortable, with sand for a floor that feels nice on bare feet. The menu is standard. We ordered ceviche, which came as a very large portion. The Mexican salsa, a tomato, jalapeño, and onion mixture common in this area, was spicier than others we've had. One of our party ordered the Pineapple Surprise, a drink that is served inside a carved pineapple, with a face made of fruit and toothpicks on the front. It was definitely a crowdpleaser. Other dishes we tried were octopus- based and rated fine to not so good. My only minor gripe is the table server used her rapport with us to hit us with a sales pitch for necklaces made of whale bones and shells. Her prices were high and, as always here, negotiating tactics were strong. I typically just wave the vendors off cuz they seem to get pissy if you take an interest then decide not to buy. I'd rather not mix that dynamic with table service. Other than that, three stars for Mi Ranchito. And I expect this area will likely grow in the coming years to have some better competition. The location is great!

We wondered into El Embarcadero this afternoon after playing the Las Gemelas beach up the road a…read morebit all day and were starving. There weren't any other customers there when we arrived so I was initially a bit apprehensive but I'm so glad we gave it a shot. I had the shrimp stuffed chile rellano- it came smothered in a mild coconut poblano cilantro sauce that was so tasty. My husband had coconut shrimp- delicious- and my son had chicken nachos with sone of the best beans I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about my rellano back in Denver for sure!

The bartender and waitress there were always helpful friendly and professional…read more We had great food, drinks, while watching the game on the TV and playing cards inside Definitely a cozy spot that many other seem to miss

Le Kliff was absolutely phenomenal!!! I reserved The Sunset Love at Le Kliff with Cintia. She was…read morean amazing hostess at helping me reserve and coordinate everything!!! My table was amazing with world class views, amazing food and even more amazing service!!! Le Kliff was a wonderful experience!!! This is my new favorite restaurant in Puerto Vallarta! Thank you Cintia for coordinating everything for my special day!!! Thank you Juan & Balam for exceptional service!!! Wow!!! Juan and Balam were the most amazing servers I have ever experienced!! They made my special occasion unforgettable! I will be back soon!!!

World Class View! The menu was intriguing and the food…read moreseemed fresh. Service was good but not over the top. Would not recommend for those that can't walk a couple flights of stairs but if you can the view is worst it. Get a table an hour before sunset and wait for the magic Pro-tip: they put way too much emphasis on Clase Azul tequila. That particular tequila is not additive free and too sweet. They have better choices to explore.

Taco soup is delicious , my husband had the chicken and said it was so good. Coconut shrimp was…read morealso a hit

We had a wonderful meal of fresh Mahi mahi prepared by Fernando in a rustic but cozy outdoor…read moresetting. The restaurant is outdoor seating only and is located next to his family's house. We were more than happy to support a local restaurant like this and Fernando and his family were very gracious.

Amazing experience here for my birthday last week. I can't say enough about the wonderful people…read moreand amazing food. This is a MUST VISIT if you're in Mismaloya!

A great place to have a special dinner outside of the crowded touristy area of Puerto Vallarta…read morewalking distance from mismaloya beach. We took a 20 minute Uber ride to have a beach day outside of zona Romantica where we were staying. We decided to leave because we were hungry and realized that one of the restaurants we bookmarked was just a 10 minute walk and decided to check it out. We were there celebrating a special birthday so we wanted to have one nice dinner and this is the place we chose. We got there around 5 PM and we were the only ones there on a Saturday but it was off-season (Aug) so PV in general was pretty quiet. We were welcome by a friendly man who took us to the top floor with a mountain beautiful view which actually was a nice change from the ocean. The greenery was beautiful. This restaurant is known for their seafood and boy was it fresh. They don't have a specific menu, but rather they bring out a tray of their fresh selection of the day. Everything was beautiful and the shrimp was gigantic. We opted for the red snapper, lobster and the large shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection and was absolutely delicious. Oh, and I have to make a point of mentioning their margaritas. Fresh fruit margaritas... So yummy. We tried the mango margarita with fresh mangoes and strawberry margarita as well. I just love drinks made with fresh fruits. I think it was my favorite margarita of the entire trip. I do highly recommend you check this place out. The food is phenomenal and the service is wonderful. The 20 minute Uber ride cost about US$15 so well worth it, especially if you do a beach day and make a day of it.

Food is reliably very good. Service is attentive and…read morefriendly. On the beach under umbrellas - how bad could it be?

Great place! Food is fresh and the service is friendly and prompt... and the view! Wow! Right on…read morethe water... This place serves amazing sandwiches, (The BLTA is delish!) omelettes, pancakes, and almost any kind of breakfast/brunch fare you enjoy! Go there!

Charcoal fired al pastor tacos are my new obsession, and Pancho's delivers the most overstuffed…read morestreet sized tacos I have ever seen. These things are too big to eat straight. You have to pluck a third of the meat with your fingers just to get the tortilla to structurally hold. There is always a line. On a random Tuesday it stretched down the street long before the door opened. I waited twenty five minutes at four in the afternoon for a seat inside. No to go orders, no doggy bags. You eat what you order and leave behind your self respect. The dining room is packed tighter than a turtle's pecker. A dozen staff members move around each other like bees tending the hive, the rhythm wild and relentless. The tacos themselves are intimidatingly large, the vibe unlike anything I have ever seen. Come for the al pastor, and come hungry. If you cannot finish, no option exists but to weep over the abandoned morsels.

Tried Pancho's Tacos in Puerto Vallarta and really enjoyed it. The tacos were good and the salsas…read morewere delicious. The vibe was fun and lively, which made the experience even better. Ordering was a bit confusing since they give you paper forms to fill out. It's tricky to order for different people in your party, and they tend to rush you, which can be stressful. Despite that, the food is so good that I'll definitely be back.

5 stars for the views and ambience, 4 stars for the food We…read morestopped here on our hike to los animas and back as we heard it was good and it was nice to stop on the hike here instead of eating in the touristy los animas area. The view and vibe was so relaxing! I could have sat here for hours, but we had a hike to finish. Note we came on a Friday at 2pm and there were not many people here, so it was extra relaxing. Food: Chicken, broccoli, flatbread: delicious blend of flavors with a lemony white bean spread and the pomegranate seeds. This stood out as a favorite dish in PV. Shrimp: We ordered the shrimp on the waiter's recommendation and it was not our favorite. The sauce lacked acidity and flavor and it was messy to peal the shrimp. Ceviche: made in the regular ceviche style (not ground like Vallarta style), this was very tasty! Recommend. Prices: definitely a pricey lunch. We got one drink and 3 food items for about $90 usd. But you are definitely paying for the vibe and fresh ingredients on a secluded beach. We loved the atmosphere and would return!

This place is an absolute gem! I truly don't understand why it has negative reviews because it's…read moreone of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. We like going to places where we're comfortable and can truly enjoy vacation with good service, good food and a nice views and this place checked off every bit of our list. Only accessible by boat makes it ex inclusive, a beautiful private beach, much nicer than most beaches in Puerto Vallarta. The little houses are all gorgeous nestled in the jungle with every comfort you may need. No, you don't have AC but you have a fan and a beautiful private beach and that is all you need. Everyone who works here was amazing, we went right after a tropical storm and they had a lot of things they had to work around and they did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of. the food and drinks were delicious and fresh, the massages were great and Mateo was absolutely amazing at making sure we were comfortable. The beach club on Saturday was so much fun, there are other beaches you can walk to and waterfalls you can hike too. Just bring a good attitude and check this place out.

We LOVE Jacalitos! First off, the place is an adorable, cozy…read moreHut Style restaurant. People are very friendly. The food is super fresh and they offer so many options with mix and match. I love their coconut Shrimp but everything here is absolutely amazing! They are also generous with their portions. We come here several times when stay in Mismaloya, our favorite!!!

This is where the locals go. Food is exceptional. It blows me away how they plate everything…read morelike a Michelin Star is depending on it being exquisite. Family owned and everyone is so very very nice. No view but don't pass this place up. Authentic and fresh.

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!