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    Pipi's

    4.2 (405 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp burrito

    5 food and service! Very clean restaurant and fun atmosphere. We ordered the wet burritos and guacamole. Both were delicious. I will be back next time I'm in town.

    Frozen Strawberry Marg
    Drew B.

    We have been looking for Pipi's ever since an amazing experience 25 years ago. We don't think we found our "original," but this one is just fine. Saw some pretty tepid reviews about tourist trap etc, but we were chasing nostalgia. [I would agree the fajitas were not looking amazing or filling the dining room with sizzling aroma.] This is a dinks & appetizer review, since we have another favorite PV taco spot we were eating lunch at. The margaritas are Yuge! I had a frozen strawberry, my wife a skinny on the rocks. We both really enjoyed, hard not to when it's blazing hot outside and you can cool down with a big cold drink. I couldn't taste the alcohol, but felt it after my 2nd one on an empty stomach 100%. Service was very very good. From being seated, to taking drink orders, to refilling chips and salsa, staff was on point. The table side guacamole guy was all smiles and made a mean guac, extra spicy please & thank you. We appreciated the AC and so did many others as it grew to almost a full house in the lower dining room during lunch rush.

    Menu
    Traci E.

    We've passed by this restaurant several times and finally decided to give it a try. It didn't disappoint...from food to service. The restaurant was very busy but we were quickly seated and drink order taken. The menu seems to have something for everyone but we settled on a combo to share along with some margaritas. Complimentary chips and salsa was a surprise - great flavor with the salsa and freshly made chips for the perfect combo. Our meal was plenty for 2 with a burrito, enchilada, tamale and taco. We will definitely return. One note - the restaurant was extremely loud!

    Guacamole
    Josh D.

    We were told when you vacation in PV, Pipi's is a must visit! It didn't let us down. The margaritas are a staple - and they are LARGE. They are also know for their fajitas, so if that is your thing you'd also enjoy a meal here. Me? Yeah I targeted the sour cream chicken enchiladas and asked them to spice it up as always! They obliged by making mine red and it had the desired heat level. Overall, everyone enjoyed their meal and voted it the best Mexican that we have had among the handful that were tried. The atmosphere is also generally fun! Live music and a bustling full space. The service is impeccable. I don't think they will allow you to run out of chips and salsa. Guacamole made to spice level at your table. All staples of great Mexican restaurants in my book!

    Chicken & beef chimichanga
    Russell P.

    A tourist attraction on many levels. Huge selection of traditional tequila drinks served in LARGE (takes 2 hands to hold) glasses. A menu consisting of yummy favorites such as flaming fajitas, chimichangas and burritos with numerous fillings. HUGE portions. Be prepared to take some of your food home. Friendly service. Credit cards. The kind of place, when the music is playing: you stand near your table and dance. Fun but noisy and not good for conversations. Try it. Well established business that understands customer service.

    Combination fajitas, sizzling platter.
    Darien M.

    This is our second time at Pipi's, Puerto Vallarta, on Dia de los Muertos weekend. We love the huge blended fruit margaritas, and the yummy also huge platters of food, all for a very reasonable price. I chose to order the marinated skirt steak. To my surprise, it was accompanied by a Chile Relleno, a chicken enchilada, cheese quesadillas, tomato rice, refried beans, a large scoop of guacamole, and pico de gallo! To say the least, a good portion of it came home. On this special weekend, there is also live mariachi music. But if you want to get away from that, there's a way to do that, too. They have an extra dining room that is slightly away from the main room. Service is excellent. The manager kept checking that we were good, as well as the waiters. Definitely make a reservation because there is a line out the door, especially especially on this popular weekend.

    Mixed fajita plate with steak, shrimp and fish
    Stephanie S.

    We went to Pipi's as part of a tour of Puerto Vallarta. We had a good time and a good meal. The restaurant was clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and entertaining. Since it was Halloween they were dressed up which was fun. The food servings were very big and I wished I had split the fajita plate.

    Fantastic. Best time ever. Pipi's never disappoint even when it has been years in-between. Love their Birthday celebrations.

    Chile rellenos

    OMG, this place is amazing. We had the taquitos rancheros and the chile rellenos. Servings were huge and the price was right!! Want to come back to try the fajitas as they looked and smelled wonderful

    Rick L.

    We loved Pipi's so much that we ended up coming here 3 times during our 10 day stay in Puerto Vallarta. We always got the table-side guacamole and split a chimichanga since they are huge. All of the food coming out looked wonderful, especially the fajitas that they flame up with tequila. I also recommend the homemade flan, so delicious. Great people working here and very friendly service. It is very open, can get loud, but extremely fun. We were lucky enough to be there when the Mariachi Band was playing. Great times! Outstanding drinks. I had the Cadillac margarita and it didn't disappoint. It can get a bit crowded, but they do take reservations. If not, no worries. The service is so great that they keep things moving along, but you're never rushed. We plan to visit PV in a few months and Pipi's will always be on our must to do list.

    Taco, enchilada and flautas
    Christopher R.

    My wife and I were on vacation and heard about this place from a family friend. We took transportation to the restaurant. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter was friendly and very attentive. I ordered a Cadillac margarita and my wife ordered a margarita. Let me tell you this the margarita was very big and very flavorful. I ordered a taco, enchiladas and flautas. My wife had fajitas with grilled chicken. Before we ordered food we had chips with salsa and guacamole. The chips and salsa/guacamole were phenomenal and probably the best we have had. My food was phenomenal and very flavorful. My wife loved her fajitas plate. The ambiance was customer friendly and very live on the day we went. A great place to go to when you travel to puerto Vallarta.

    Lime margaritas
    Dale M.

    What a great find on friends recommendation We had great food a service with sing along entertainment Huge Margaritas

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    Great food, drinks and staff. Wish that my mice and I were still down in PV Mexico as we would frequent the restaurant again.

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    Definite tourist place. Food what you'd expect outside Southwest US. Basically caters to tourist crowd. No locals.

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    The mariachi band performing table side is a great experience and so is the guacamole made fresh table side as well.

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    Tuna Azul

    4.7(431 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    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".

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Mixed paella

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

    4.7(530 reviews)
    0.2 km
    $$

    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.

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - The view, Sunset at Christmas Eve 2023

    The view, Sunset at Christmas Eve 2023

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    La Madalena - Fresh Bread

    La Madalena

    4.5(381 reviews)
    2.9 km
    $$$$

    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!

    La Madalena is a beautiful, high-class steakhouse located in the Central Hotel Zone in Puerto…read moreVallarta. The space is absolutely beautiful and the service is even better. I came in alone on a Thursday night at around 8 pm with no reservation and was lucky to be able to be seated at a high top table for two adjacent to the bar. I would definitely suggest getting a reservation as I quickly saw the dining room fill-up. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and kind. Upon sitting, I was greeted by my server, a tableside bartender, and a manager who explained everything. I was given the wine and cocktail lists and quickly made a selection based on the bartenders recommendation. He prepared my drink right in front of me and had a whole beautiful cart set-up. I got a tequila cocktail that was sweet and tart at the same time. It was really tasty. Next, I was given the food menu and my waiter came by to see if I had any question. I also received complimentary chips and salsa service. The chips were fresh and different than most I've tried. I think they may have been baked instead of fried. They also give you three different salsas that range from mild, medium, and hot. The medium was a creamy garlic sauce that was very tasty and unlike anything I've ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. My waiter also came by to present some of their seafood specials and to tell me about their beef. Again, a beautiful presentation and if I was with others, or more hungry, I would have gotten the large shrimp dish. The seafood and meat looked very fresh. Unfortunately, I was not feeling well, which only progressed throughout the meal. I ended up just getting the tuna tartare app to start, but I couldn't finish it and decided to end my meal earlier than expected. The tartare was tasty. It had a habanero-mango salsa that was kind of spicy to me. It also had watermelon and mango pieces, which really balanced everything. The best part about the service is that the waitstaff is never too far away if you need anything, but they aren't a bother. When I needed to go, my waiter gathered the remainder of my meal and gave me some fresh tortillas. My bill was $50, which wasn't too bad for a cocktail, sparkling water bottle, and honestly an entree sized app of tuna tartare. I'm sad I was unable to enjoy more, but would def recommend this place to anyone visiting PVR.

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$$$

    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.

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    The view from our table

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