Food Scene
Pasta Fresca
503 Mar CaribeIt's well priced, good portions and a comfortable atmosphere.
Cafe Es Todo
600 Mar de CortesBest coffee in Vallarta. The guy roasts his own beans.
If you don't fancy Mexican food, how about Australian with a slight Mexican twist?
40 locals recommend
Outback Steakhouse
4690 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioIf you don't fancy Mexican food, how about Australian with a slight Mexican twist?
Great Mexican restaurant, great decor, well priced... has a slight Tex-Mex feel to it.
18 locals recommend
Las Adelitas
234 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat Mexican restaurant, great decor, well priced... has a slight Tex-Mex feel to it.
Restaurant Candora
244 Av. de las GarzasIt's close by and does good 'birria' (beef stew).
Starbucks
121 Av Paseo de la MarinaWell... it's Starbucks... overpriced coffee... free wifi, free A/C.
Best place to get some fresh fruit and vegetables. Also a few stalls to get breakfast or lunch. Closes at 4. Tuesdays most places are closed.
My buddy Gustavo has this place that sells 'fresh fruit flavored waters' which are just awesome! Just ask around for 'aguas frescas'
36 locals recommend
Mercado Palmar De Aramara
2000b Mar CaribeBest place to get some fresh fruit and vegetables. Also a few stalls to get breakfast or lunch. Closes at 4. Tuesdays most places are closed.
My buddy Gustavo has this place that sells 'fresh fruit flavored waters' which are just awesome! Just ask around for 'aguas frescas'
Argentina Steak House
2468 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioExpensive but... tasty.
One of my favorite seafood places in Vallarta. Surprisingly cheap. I recommend the Ceviches or Aguachile. Best to get like 2 dishes and share. Order more if you are still hungry. The trick is to fill up on the 'tostadas' if you're on a budget.
29 locals recommend
8 Tostadas Altamar
2 Av. Francisco Medina AscencioOne of my favorite seafood places in Vallarta. Surprisingly cheap. I recommend the Ceviches or Aguachile. Best to get like 2 dishes and share. Order more if you are still hungry. The trick is to fill up on the 'tostadas' if you're on a budget.
Marisma Fish Taco
320 NaranjoGreat fish tacos!
Marisma
Local 00 QuillaGreat Fish Tacos!!!
A German restaurant in Mexico... I know what you are thinking but trust me... a, the location is beautiful and b, the food is great. The restaurant is also a boutique hotel, it has a 'hacienda' style design. Check out their website to find out when they do their buffet with all you can drink beer!
16 locals recommend
Hacienda Alemana Hotel
378 Basilio BadilloA German restaurant in Mexico... I know what you are thinking but trust me... a, the location is beautiful and b, the food is great. The restaurant is also a boutique hotel, it has a 'hacienda' style design. Check out their website to find out when they do their buffet with all you can drink beer!
They do the best pizzas in Vallarta!
Also some pretty cool beers, my favorite of theirs is the Rubia.
It's a micro brewery!
200 locals recommend
Los Muertos Brewing
302 Lázaro CárdenasThey do the best pizzas in Vallarta!
Also some pretty cool beers, my favorite of theirs is the Rubia.
It's a micro brewery!
Best Street tacos in Vallarta.
Order:
An 'Arriero' 'con todo' 'maiz'
Trust me... you won't regret it!
This is one of Vallartas.... sketchy neighborhoods but really... it's fine, this is a very busy street and so nothing will happen to you.
Las Marineras
2002C UniversoBest Street tacos in Vallarta.
Order:
An 'Arriero' 'con todo' 'maiz'
Trust me... you won't regret it!
This is one of Vallartas.... sketchy neighborhoods but really... it's fine, this is a very busy street and so nothing will happen to you.
One of my regular haunts. Does sandwiches, Salads, frappes, smoothies etc...
Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
60 locals recommend
Natureza Restaurante
135 FranciaOne of my regular haunts. Does sandwiches, Salads, frappes, smoothies etc...
Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Café de Olla
168 Basilio BadilloAwesome awesome awesome!
Tacón de Marlin
Famous for it's burritos (seafood).
La Parrilla de Villa Versalles
253 VienaMexican BBQ place... does awesome quesadillas!
Indian restaurant.
Food is pretty tasty, chef is awesome, from Goa. Overall, kinda hit or miss though... service is usually pretty sloppy.
Utopía
Indian restaurant.
Food is pretty tasty, chef is awesome, from Goa. Overall, kinda hit or miss though... service is usually pretty sloppy.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's close by, has an awesome bar/view of the ocean. If you are lucky you can release some turtles, just ask in the reception when they have those programmed (it's seasonal).
Food... is blah... drinks are good.
VI RESORTS VALLAR TORRE
168 Av. de las GarzasIt's close by, has an awesome bar/view of the ocean. If you are lucky you can release some turtles, just ask in the reception when they have those programmed (it's seasonal).
Food... is blah... drinks are good.
Sightseeing
Playa las Gemelas
2354 Manzanillo - Puerto VallartaOne of Vallarta's nicest beaches.