Della’s guidebook
My Favourite Restaurants
Don Chava is a great spot for a casual meal. The tacos and quesadillas are excellent and the margaritas are superb. If you like spice, try the Margarita Picante!
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 288
Hours: 5:30pm to midnight
Web: http://donchava.com/
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Don Chava Taqueria Cantina
288 Lázaro CárdenasDon Chava is a great spot for a casual meal. The tacos and quesadillas are excellent and the margaritas are superb. If you like spice, try the Margarita Picante!
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 288
Hours: 5:30pm to midnight
Web: http://donchava.com/
For fans of craft beer, Los Muertos is a must. Their beers run the spectrum from bright and light to hoppy and malty. You’ll find a brew for every palate. Los Muertos also makes a fine pizza!
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 302
Hours: 11:30am to midnight
Web: http://losmuertosbrewing.com/
200 personas locales recomiendan
Los Muertos Brewing
302 Lázaro CárdenasFor fans of craft beer, Los Muertos is a must. Their beers run the spectrum from bright and light to hoppy and malty. You’ll find a brew for every palate. Los Muertos also makes a fine pizza!
Address: Lázaro Cárdenas 302
Hours: 11:30am to midnight
Web: http://losmuertosbrewing.com/
Great food, friendly service and a stylish room. Fajita Republic is a very popular spot. It’s worth making a reservation.
Address: Basilio Badillo 188
Hours: 5:00pm to 10:30pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/FajitaRepublicPV/
32 personas locales recomiendan
Fajita Republic
188 Basilio BadilloGreat food, friendly service and a stylish room. Fajita Republic is a very popular spot. It’s worth making a reservation.
Address: Basilio Badillo 188
Hours: 5:00pm to 10:30pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/FajitaRepublicPV/
Pancho’s is often lined up down the block, but don’t be discouraged. It’s worth the wait. And, the server will bring you a beverage while you wait for a table. Or, even better, come for a late-night snack when the lines disappear. This sidewalk hot spot is known for their Al Pastor, and the poor fellow that stands in front of that blazing hot grill for hours.
Address: Basilio Badillo 162
Hours: 6:00pm to 2:00am
Web: http://pachostakos.restaurantwebexperts.com/
158 personas locales recomiendan
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloPancho’s is often lined up down the block, but don’t be discouraged. It’s worth the wait. And, the server will bring you a beverage while you wait for a table. Or, even better, come for a late-night snack when the lines disappear. This sidewalk hot spot is known for their Al Pastor, and the poor fellow that stands in front of that blazing hot grill for hours.
Address: Basilio Badillo 162
Hours: 6:00pm to 2:00am
Web: http://pachostakos.restaurantwebexperts.com/
Cute little spot for breakfast and lunch. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, but also serves a great burger. The French toast is divine. Cash only.
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Address: Calle Francisco I. Madero 505 (two doors east of Naranjo)
Web: https://m.facebook.com/DeliMiCafe/
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Mi Cafe Restaurant & Coffee Shop
505 C. Fco. I. Madero
Cute little spot for breakfast and lunch. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, but also serves a great burger. The French toast is divine. Cash only.
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Address: Calle Francisco I. Madero 505 (two doors east of Naranjo)
Web: https://m.facebook.com/DeliMiCafe/
Delicious wraps and tasty smoothies are the focus of the menu at this busy restaurant. You can dine in (either indoors or on the patio) or take away.
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed Sunday
Address: Olas Altas 534A (between Rodolfo Gómez and Pulpito)
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Salud-Super-Food-158900984203464/
81 personas locales recomiendan
Salud Super Food
534-A Olas AltasDelicious wraps and tasty smoothies are the focus of the menu at this busy restaurant. You can dine in (either indoors or on the patio) or take away.
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed Sunday
Address: Olas Altas 534A (between Rodolfo Gómez and Pulpito)
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Salud-Super-Food-158900984203464/
Popular all-day breakfast spot with lunch options as well. Big portions, good quality.
Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Address: Basilio Badillo 245 (at the corner of Ignacio L. Vallarta)
Web: http://fredystucan.com/
355 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio BadilloPopular all-day breakfast spot with lunch options as well. Big portions, good quality.
Hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Address: Basilio Badillo 245 (at the corner of Ignacio L. Vallarta)
Web: http://fredystucan.com/
Another popular breakfast spot featuring pancakes, waffles, and both Mexican and American style egg dishes.
Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm
Address: Basilio Badillo 289 (between Ignacio L. Vallarta and Calle Constitución)
Web: https://www.thepancakehouse.com.mx/menu-english
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The Pancake House
289 Basilio BadilloAnother popular breakfast spot featuring pancakes, waffles, and both Mexican and American style egg dishes.
Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm
Address: Basilio Badillo 289 (between Ignacio L. Vallarta and Calle Constitución)
Web: https://www.thepancakehouse.com.mx/menu-english
Joe-Jack’s Fish Shack
As the name suggests a great place for fresh fish, including chowder and ceviche.
Address: Basilio Badillo 212
Hours: Noon to 11:00pm
Web: https://joejackspv.com/
319 personas locales recomiendan
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloJoe-Jack’s Fish Shack
As the name suggests a great place for fresh fish, including chowder and ceviche.
Address: Basilio Badillo 212
Hours: Noon to 11:00pm
Web: https://joejackspv.com/
Night Life
Live music and friendly service make Garbo’s a must when in Puerto Vallarta. And, they make a superb espresso martini.
Address: Púlpito 142
Hours: 6:00pm to 2:00am
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Garbo-Bar-Vallarta-184997654855856/
139 personas locales recomiendan
Piano Bar & Jazz Garbo
142 PúlpitoLive music and friendly service make Garbo’s a must when in Puerto Vallarta. And, they make a superb espresso martini.
Address: Púlpito 142
Hours: 6:00pm to 2:00am
Web: https://www.facebook.com/Garbo-Bar-Vallarta-184997654855856/
Go through the gates and up the stairs to find this martini themed bar offering unique and delicious cocktails in a casual space. Excellent quality and excellent prices.
Address: Ignacio L. Vallarta 228-18
Hours: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/twistedpalms/
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Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge
228 Ignacio L. VallartaGo through the gates and up the stairs to find this martini themed bar offering unique and delicious cocktails in a casual space. Excellent quality and excellent prices.
Address: Ignacio L. Vallarta 228-18
Hours: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/twistedpalms/
If you’re looking for a bit of luxury and a tremendous view, take the funicular to this breezy open-air lounge. Stop by for 2-for-1 drinks during happy hour every night from 5:30 to 7:30 or 6:00pm to 8:00pm depending on the season.
Address: Púlpito 180
Hours: 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/SignatureLoungePV/
Signature Lounge
180 PúlpitoIf you’re looking for a bit of luxury and a tremendous view, take the funicular to this breezy open-air lounge. Stop by for 2-for-1 drinks during happy hour every night from 5:30 to 7:30 or 6:00pm to 8:00pm depending on the season.
Address: Púlpito 180
Hours: 1:00pm to 10:00pm
Web: https://www.facebook.com/SignatureLoungePV/
This rancheros style gay bar has a great atmosphere with fun and varied music. Friendly bartenders and reasonably priced drinks make Los Amigos a popular spot. This is the quintessential dive bar, and I mean that in the best possible sense.
Address: Venustiano Carranza 239
Web: http://barlosamigos.restaurantwebexperts.com/
Los Amigos - Cantina Style Gay Bar
S/N Venustiano CarranzaThis rancheros style gay bar has a great atmosphere with fun and varied music. Friendly bartenders and reasonably priced drinks make Los Amigos a popular spot. This is the quintessential dive bar, and I mean that in the best possible sense.
Address: Venustiano Carranza 239
Web: http://barlosamigos.restaurantwebexperts.com/
An open air bar that spills out onto the sidewalk. The staff is friendly, drinks are cheap, and music is great
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Mr. Flamingo
247 Lázaro CárdenasAn open air bar that spills out onto the sidewalk. The staff is friendly, drinks are cheap, and music is great
Another go to for a fun night out in the neigbourhood. Friendly bartenders, great margaritas, and fun music. While you're there, check out the custom glass skull and agave chandeliers.
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La Margarita Bar
257 Lázaro CárdenasAnother go to for a fun night out in the neigbourhood. Friendly bartenders, great margaritas, and fun music. While you're there, check out the custom glass skull and agave chandeliers.
La Margarita Bar
257 Lázaro CárdenasGroceries, Bakeries, Pharmacies, Liquor, Etc.
Local artisan food and crafts. Stop by for lunch from one the food carts while you’re perusing the delectable offerings from the dozens of vendors.
Address: Lazaro Cardenas Park (Olas Altas and Venustiano Carranza)
Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, November to April
Web: https://www.facebook.com/olasaltasfarmersmarket/
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Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasLocal artisan food and crafts. Stop by for lunch from one the food carts while you’re perusing the delectable offerings from the dozens of vendors.
Address: Lazaro Cardenas Park (Olas Altas and Venustiano Carranza)
Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm, November to April
Web: https://www.facebook.com/olasaltasfarmersmarket/
This full-service pharmacy also has a decent grocery section. You’ll find all your basics here.
Address: Insurgents 261
Hours: 24 hours
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Farmacia Guadalajara
261 InsurgentesThis full-service pharmacy also has a decent grocery section. You’ll find all your basics here.
Address: Insurgents 261
Hours: 24 hours
A small group of shops where you will find fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry staples and specialty foods and wines.
Address: Aquiles Serdan 265
Hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Web: www.losmercadospv.com
22 personas locales recomiendan
Los Mercados Puerto Vallarta
265 Aquiles SerdánA small group of shops where you will find fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry staples and specialty foods and wines.
Address: Aquiles Serdan 265
Hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Web: www.losmercadospv.com
Located in Los Mercados, Mikey’s is great for cheese and charcuterie. You can also get roasted chicken, prepared salads and sandwiches here. They also have fresh meat in the butcher case.
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Mikey's Fine Foods & Delicatessen
Located in Los Mercados, Mikey’s is great for cheese and charcuterie. You can also get roasted chicken, prepared salads and sandwiches here. They also have fresh meat in the butcher case.
Just a block over, you’ll find a good selection of wine and spirits at Vinos América.
Address: Basilio Badillo 284
Hours: 9am to 10pm weekdays
9am to 11pm Friday and Saturday
10am to 5pm Sunday
17 personas locales recomiendan
Vinos América Basilio Badillo (Puerto Vallarta)
284 Basilio BadilloJust a block over, you’ll find a good selection of wine and spirits at Vinos América.
Address: Basilio Badillo 284
Hours: 9am to 10pm weekdays
9am to 11pm Friday and Saturday
10am to 5pm Sunday