It's pricy compared to other options in Yelapa, but the beachside location, view, and staff made it…read moreour default many of our evenings in town. The owners are nice, they also have a rental if you're looking for a place to stay so ask them about it. The swings, dance floor, hipster decor and specialty drinks set it apart from the other more traditional places on the beach. I'm only a little sad that Yelapa is growing - this bar reflects the changes - and I don't want it to ever change.

Note - name has changed to "Cocotiki. Nicely presented…read morebeef quesadillas (no tacos on menu...what!?). Lots of meat, though a bit chewy. We were served on the beach under their yellow umbrellas. Beers were cold, service was great. Relaxing environment with a chill island vibe.

Beachside bars line the shore in Yelapa, a village south of Puerto Vallarta known for peaceful…read moreliving and a beautiful waterfall. We laid under an umbrella 15 feet from the water and enjoyed the beauty of the course-grained sand and crystal blue waters of Yelapa beach. Guacamole was a little long on lime and a little short on salt. But it's hard to be dissatisfied when the ingredients are this fresh. Mexican salsa here (the equivalent of pico de Gallo in the US) was the spiciest of anywhere we tried. GF ordered a Bloody Mary and Piña Colada that we're solid but not remarkable. Service was typically attentive for this area. Honestly, we would have been happy with anything from good to great because the beach is so beautiful. A rain storm blew in to the south while we sat here. Pretty great.

Super friendly service although a little unorganized. We had 2 different waiters throughout our…read moremeal checking in on us... Food was superb! Very relaxing eating right on the beach. Right when the food came out it was annoying how many flies there were flying around us. Would've been nice if they had those table fans to help keep the bugs away. After we ate they let us lounge on their chairs and we enjoyed our time on the beach. Definitely worth a try!

The Mrs. and I traveled to Yelapa beach yesterday and ended up at Domingo's…read more When you get off the water taxi from Puerto Vallarta there are several places for you to hang out on the beach. You are told that beach hangout is "included"(food and drinks not included) in with your water taxi fare. Each of the various spots have a handler on the beach enticing you to visit their beach bar/restaurant that includes restrooms. You're kind of trapped on the beach in a way. There is no signage directing you to the town of Yelapa and when you ask one of the handlers they try to sell you an "excursion". Needless to say the situation is a little frustrating. We ordered Margaritas and nachos. The drinks were really good but the nachos really weren't. Basically, just melted Monterey Jack cheese on chips topped with tough tiny bits of beef served with Pico de Gallo on the side. The service we received was great. We read several Yelp reviews about added charges. We didn't experience that but be prepared just in case. Take a picture of the menu and use it when the time comes to reconcile your check. Also, bring pesos. DO NOT use a debit or credit card. All of the beach from joints take them but you run the risk fraud. There are two ways to get to Yelapa. You can take the bus from PV to Boca for eight pesos per person (one way) then take a water taxi to Yelapa for about 180 pesos round trip per person. Or you can take the water taxi from Los Muertos Beach pier in PV for 500($30 U.S.) round trip. I recommend taking the water taxi from PV and save yourself the hassle of getting to and riding the bus. The journey to Yelapa is about 45 minutes.

Still haven't figured out what a Yatch is - perhaps like a Yelapa area Chupacabra? Anyway, we…read morevisited one evening as several of the participants in our retreat were performing there in a musical group. The setting, as all point out, is delightful; hanging right over the beach with the boats bobbing out in the sunset-tinged water. Quite magical. That's pretty much where the magic ends. The restaurant is a real lazy, poorly run operation. Service was very challenged, slow and completely inattentive - the worst we experienced in the area by far, our orders were wrong, etc. My food was average for the area. Some fresh fish and veg. Drinks were also just average. The music was great and there is a small dance area where folks threw down. The real deal killer is the half assed way things are run there. The "steps" to a high elevated area where we sat consisted of a pile of bricks. It kind of looks like something - like an actual step. But it is just a pile of loose bricks. When leaving, my wife stepped down on this, the loose bricks shifted and she took a very serious fall - backwards and "fortunately" striking her head on a wooden chair before going flat to the concrete floor. Members of our group including medical professionals rushed to her and we were able to get her to an empty table where she recovered. Someone in the group had to ask for some ice from the bar and did get a small bag - shared between her head and ankle which was seriously sprained. Nobody from the restaurant came over, offered to help or even acknowledged that this happened. The show went on. We later heard that several other people fell - less seriously - on this same step later that evening! My wife suffered with this injury for the rest of our vacation. I have to acknowledge the kindness shown to us by several other patrons including wonderful lady who ran home and gave us a roll of KT tape to help stabilize the ankle. Never really got the chance to thank her properly. Obviously in pretty much any normal location, this would be a very serious litigious situation and gross negligence by the restaurant. Business as usual apparently at the Yatch Club. My wife is an attorney but we're not litigious folks and I feel for and respect the limited resources available in small rural towns like Yelapa. I get it. BUT there are MANY fine establishments there who would NOT put their patrons at risk with this kind of very dangerous situation. Here's a suggestion, buy 20 pesos worth of mortar and cement those fu#%ing bricks together. To me the fact that this has clearly gone on for awhile, they considered it fine, nothing was even done to stabilize the situation THAT evening after a dramatic fall that the entire restaurant witnessed - leading as I said to other falls during the evening tells you everything you need to know about this business and those running it. AVOID.

Elena is the sweetest and enchanting owner of this breakfast, lunch, dinner & dancing (Wednesdays &…read moreSaturdays ) venue. The recipes are incredibly tasty and healthy. Her touch is in every detail. Musicians, visual artists, locals join the place because of the good vibes and good prices. Specials in the menu are surprising. This is my place in Yelapa, for sure.

Located adjacent to the much promoted waterfall, this small restaurant probably sells visitors more…read morecoconuts than food or drinks. More people would probably eat here if they didn't already eat before somewhere in town or had paid for a tour meal to eat on the beach after their visit to the waterfall. This restaurant has the only restroomin the area.

Lovely little spot at the town waterfall. Good drinks and food. It's about 20 a minute walk from…read morethe beach bars through town. A nice little reprieve to cool down after a hot journey.

This is one of our favorite spots for nightlife in Sayulita. Located just steps away from the…read morebeach, Lucid is a small club with a huge vibe! Great drinks, fantastic happy hour prices, and local live music or a DJ most weekends. Thurs - Sat, they have this awesome guy Chino who uses the space for Chino Bites. These are the best damn dumplings I've ever had! There are 4 meat options, 1 vegan and 1 option that allows you to mix and match. So, my wife had 3 pork and I had 3 vegan ones and oh, my how good were these!! The wraps are super thin and cooked to perfection, the filling is wonderful, and I'll die on the hill that this was the best vegan dumpling/gyoza I've ever had......and it was in Mexico!! Definitely hang at Lucid when you're in Sayu and make sure to try Chino Bites, you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in for a drink on our first night in town. Cool spot with swings for bar seats and some…read morepicnic tables out front. We had Palomas and cucumber mint mojitos which were delicious and reasonably priced (100 MXN; $5 US; just $80 MXN/ $4 US on happy hour. Will be back!

Sure it's a typical beach bar/restaurant but they were good. There panga picked us up from our boat…read moreand took us to the beach. They walked us to a table in the sand. Fast drinks and food

Our tour boat brought us here. Honestly- the worst food I've ever had in my life. The fish ceviche…read morewas canned tuna that was so fishy and dry with tomato, lime, and onion. It was all terrible. Drinks were watered down too. And the prices were ridiculous. Don't order anything!

We went on a non-weekend night without a reservation and were able to grab a table at around 8pm. I…read morewould suggest a reservation on the weekends though if you want a table. Super cool spot - love the open roof. It can definitely get a little loud with the music, so just something to keep in mind depending on what you are looking for. It's definitely the best spot for great cocktails in PV though. Pricier than some other bars, but better options for mixed drinks. Friendly, patiently staff who know their stuff, and for those who worry about this - staff spoke good English. We will definitely be back next time we visit PV!

I was happy about the text reminders about our reservation. It's off of a pretty busy street, i…read morethought this was a speakeasy, but maybe moreso because once you're inside, the place transforms. People are sitting around the perimeter of this outdoor terrace enjoying their cocktails and each other's company. My boyfriend loved his mezcal margarita. I got Mar de mango and it tasted literally like the sea. I don't remember the taste, but I was also 2 glasses of wine into the night. It's a really cute place to have cocktails and cuddle on the bench while whispering sweet nothings to each other but we could've done without stopping by here.

If you ever find yourself in Sayulita make sure to stop by Cava for the most delicious drinks. They…read morespecialize in mezcal and tequila based drinks. Every drink is made with fresh fruits and fruit juices. It's a cool little spot to post up for a drink and moody vibes. They occasionally have live music and always have good music playing thru the sound system. The bartenders are friendly and have good conversation. I recommend the "Chabelita mi amor" SOOOOOOO GOOD! But be careful because it taste like juice not liquor, you'll be stumbling out before you know it.

Best cocktails in Sayulita. Hand squeezed fresh fruit, fresh herbs, farm to table mezcal, great…read moremusic, fun crowd. All around good vibe. Substitute Raicilla for tequilla in any drink.