Natalie’s PV guidebook
Bar/Nightlife
Amazing hand crafted cocktails and artisanal beer selection, dim lit, chill ambiance, cool music
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Colibri Cocktail Bar
582 MorelosAmazing hand crafted cocktails and artisanal beer selection, dim lit, chill ambiance, cool music
A beautiful beach club with great food. It's kinda far (40 min boat ride from the Los Muertos pier), so for me it's only worth going when there's a great DJ playing/event happening or if you want to have a relaxing day at a picturesque beach.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Majahuitas Resort
S/N Playa MajahuitasA beautiful beach club with great food. It's kinda far (40 min boat ride from the Los Muertos pier), so for me it's only worth going when there's a great DJ playing/event happening or if you want to have a relaxing day at a picturesque beach.
If you want to dance salsa, this is the place! They also have classes available if you want to learn how. It’s Cuban inspired, food is good. (They have mexican food options also)
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bodeguita del Medio
858 Paseo Díaz OrdazIf you want to dance salsa, this is the place! They also have classes available if you want to learn how. It’s Cuban inspired, food is good. (They have mexican food options also)
Local Brewery with great artisanal beers. They also have full liquor bar available. On Saturday’s they have a DJ on the 2nd level & personally I like it better upstairs because it’s outdoors. On some Sunday’s they have live bands.
Yambak Puerto Vallarta
169 AbasoloLocal Brewery with great artisanal beers. They also have full liquor bar available. On Saturday’s they have a DJ on the 2nd level & personally I like it better upstairs because it’s outdoors. On some Sunday’s they have live bands.
Craft cocktails/great service! :) If you want a nice drink while walking down the Malecón
Dóberman Bar PV
120 Calle AllendeCraft cocktails/great service! :) If you want a nice drink while walking down the Malecón
Best time to go here is Saturday, but you need a reservation to go. So make sure you make reservations because all the tables will be taken. Arrive early, because they close at 8pm. I suggest arriving when they open if you want to spend the day. Super fun time!
Ánima Beach Club
Best time to go here is Saturday, but you need a reservation to go. So make sure you make reservations because all the tables will be taken. Arrive early, because they close at 8pm. I suggest arriving when they open if you want to spend the day. Super fun time!
Food scene
The best vegan spot in town, even non-vegans will love the food. Awesome smoothies too! :)
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Place Mx
309 C. HondurasThe best vegan spot in town, even non-vegans will love the food. Awesome smoothies too! :)
Hands down, best burgers in Vallarta. I would even go as far as saying in all of Mexico! But you get the picture. Be sure to take cash, because it's a cash only restaurant.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Derby City Burgers
131 C. Rodolfo GómezHands down, best burgers in Vallarta. I would even go as far as saying in all of Mexico! But you get the picture. Be sure to take cash, because it's a cash only restaurant.
If you're craving some good Italian food, look no further! One of my favorites for sure.
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Dolce Vita Malecon
674 Paseo Díaz OrdazIf you're craving some good Italian food, look no further! One of my favorites for sure.
Amazing Marlin Burritos! All the food options are great here, but they are known for the Marlin... hence the name. Cash only.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacón de Marlín
145 C. HondurasAmazing Marlin Burritos! All the food options are great here, but they are known for the Marlin... hence the name. Cash only.
Love this place! I always get 2 scoops. 1 blueberry-lavender & 1 ginger. Mmm... so good.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lix Homemade Ice Cream
168C Basilio BadilloLove this place! I always get 2 scoops. 1 blueberry-lavender & 1 ginger. Mmm... so good.
If you’re looking for a place to watch the sunset, this is a great place where you can get a seat on the beach. If you get there too close to sunset time, you may not be able to get table on the beach… but they might have on the main deck.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Barracuda
1290 ParaguayIf you’re looking for a place to watch the sunset, this is a great place where you can get a seat on the beach. If you get there too close to sunset time, you may not be able to get table on the beach… but they might have on the main deck.
Omakase style sushi restaurant. One of the best sushi restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. They also have a sister restaurant named Shibui in the Marina area that is just as amazing or better! You have to call to make a reservation because they both are very limited space. $$$
Sendo
Omakase style sushi restaurant. One of the best sushi restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. They also have a sister restaurant named Shibui in the Marina area that is just as amazing or better! You have to call to make a reservation because they both are very limited space. $$$
Super chic little spot with great drinks, great food, and great service.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mezcal & sal
235 Calle Fco. I. MaderoSuper chic little spot with great drinks, great food, and great service.
If you're a ramen lover like me, get your fix here. Their bao buns are amazing! And on Saturdays they have Pho! :)
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonito Kitchen & Bar
512 InsurgentesIf you're a ramen lover like me, get your fix here. Their bao buns are amazing! And on Saturdays they have Pho! :)
Great quality diner style breakfast! They have U.S. style and Mexican breakfast available. Fresh juices and smoothies. Cash only!
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio Badillo Great quality diner style breakfast! They have U.S. style and Mexican breakfast available. Fresh juices and smoothies. Cash only!
If you're looking for light and healthy food, this place is great!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calmate Cafe
218 C. HondurasIf you're looking for light and healthy food, this place is great!
Cha'
148a HamburgoAmazing breakfast place!
My favorite taco stand in PV! :) So good! They are closed on Sundays & Mondays :( But if you get a chance, definitely check them out! Best Shrimp Al Pastor tacos! And also their burritas are to die for! :)
Tacos De Mariscos Garlapago Tacolini
325 Calle JacarandasMy favorite taco stand in PV! :) So good! They are closed on Sundays & Mondays :( But if you get a chance, definitely check them out! Best Shrimp Al Pastor tacos! And also their burritas are to die for! :)
High end seafood restaurant. Call for a reservation.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campomar Puerto Vallarta
2468 Avenida Francisco Medina AscencioHigh end seafood restaurant. Call for a reservation.
Late night mexican… if you’re a night owl or go out partying and need some late night food. This place is open until 7am and has good food. Good service too :)
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepes Taco
145C C. HondurasLate night mexican… if you’re a night owl or go out partying and need some late night food. This place is open until 7am and has good food. Good service too :)
Elixir Spot
142 Francisca RodríguezSmoothies, cold pressed juices, ginger shots, açaí bowls, vegan food, nice people :)
Flamboyan
471 FranciaGreat place for breakfast or brunch, in the Versalles neighborhood:)
If you want awesome seafood! :) Great place for lunch! Super fresh, great quality, great price point.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abulón, Antojería del Mar
137 HamburgoIf you want awesome seafood! :) Great place for lunch! Super fresh, great quality, great price point.
Great view, great food, great service! :) Awesome for dates or groups
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barcelona Tapas
906 C. MatamorosGreat view, great food, great service! :) Awesome for dates or groups
Great date spot/upscale place with awesome food and service
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TRIO
264 GuerreroGreat date spot/upscale place with awesome food and service
Masame
200 VienaAmazing food, presentation & service :) Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch 👍
MISCELANEA VALLARTA
#255 C. MilánSuper cute and amazing food! :) best for breakfast/brunch time
Amazing place for lunch! If you love seafood, this place is the best for authentic mexican style seafood!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mariscos Fredy
153a LucernaAmazing place for lunch! If you love seafood, this place is the best for authentic mexican style seafood!
If you love sushi/sashimi/handrolls, this place is amazing & super fresh! It’s a handroll bar. Everything there is awesome! & service is great!
Torio
If you love sushi/sashimi/handrolls, this place is amazing & super fresh! It’s a handroll bar. Everything there is awesome! & service is great!
City/town information
Sayulita is a beach town with a lot going on. If you like to go bar hopping, this is the perfect place to do so. Small enough to walk it all in 1 or 2 days.
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sayulita
88 Avenida RevoluciónSayulita is a beach town with a lot going on. If you like to go bar hopping, this is the perfect place to do so. Small enough to walk it all in 1 or 2 days.
Also known as San Pancho, is a chill beach town. Definitely hippie vibes. This is more of a day time place to go for lunch, shopping and beach.
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Francisco Nayarit
Also known as San Pancho, is a chill beach town. Definitely hippie vibes. This is more of a day time place to go for lunch, shopping and beach.
One of my favorite little pueblos. You can hike to waterfalls or ride horses to them. Beach is beautiful also. Really feels like you're in the jungle there.
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yelapa
One of my favorite little pueblos. You can hike to waterfalls or ride horses to them. Beach is beautiful also. Really feels like you're in the jungle there.
Neighborhoods
This is a very walkable area. Walking distance to the Malcon, great bars, restaurants, beaches & more.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 de Diciembre
This is a very walkable area. Walking distance to the Malcon, great bars, restaurants, beaches & more.
This area is beautiful and walkable. Definitely LBGTQ+ friendly. There are a bunch of gay bars and clubs here. A lot of restaurants and bars. Also where the Los Muertos Pier is located.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zona Romantica
This area is beautiful and walkable. Definitely LBGTQ+ friendly. There are a bunch of gay bars and clubs here. A lot of restaurants and bars. Also where the Los Muertos Pier is located.
Nice area with shops, bars, and restaurants. Also cool to see all the boats, sometimes if you're lucky you will see some fisherman arriving with their catches of the day.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Vallarta
Nice area with shops, bars, and restaurants. Also cool to see all the boats, sometimes if you're lucky you will see some fisherman arriving with their catches of the day.
This is the neighborhood where Costco is & also one of the best grocery stores La Comer. If you have a pet, there’s also a Petco.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fluvial Vallarta
This is the neighborhood where Costco is & also one of the best grocery stores La Comer. If you have a pet, there’s also a Petco.
Sightseeing
Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazGroceries
If you want to stock up the kitchen for longer stays, here are some places to go
La Comer Fluvial Vallarta
63 Avenida Fluvial VallartaBest grocery store in Vallarta
Costco Wholesale
134 Av Fluvial VallartaGreat food options for your pet.
The best veterinarians are located inside this petco, it’s its own entity entirely. When you walk in you go all the way to the right by the bathroom.
Petco Puerto Vallarta
1273 Av. Francisco VillaGreat food options for your pet.
The best veterinarians are located inside this petco, it’s its own entity entirely. When you walk in you go all the way to the right by the bathroom.
Beautiful Beaches
You have to drive or take a taxi to Boca de Tomatlán & from there you could either hike which is a really nice hike, or you could take a short boat ride on a water taxi.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Colomitos
You have to drive or take a taxi to Boca de Tomatlán & from there you could either hike which is a really nice hike, or you could take a short boat ride on a water taxi.
From Boca de Tomatlán, you have to take a water taxi to get here. Beautiful beach, if you like to snorkel there are fish and Coral to check out underwater.
Colimilla
From Boca de Tomatlán, you have to take a water taxi to get here. Beautiful beach, if you like to snorkel there are fish and Coral to check out underwater.