Here is a list of places and services that most tourists will never
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| Puerto Vallarta Bulletin Board - Vallarta Scene | |
Budget Lodging |
Que Pasa![]() |
Aquiles Serdan #625, just off the corner of L. Cardenas. Weekly pool tournaments, Daily food specials. Kitchen open 10am till 1am. 223-4006 |
"A Bar Of Our Own" is what the locals say. |
Harry's Bar![]() |
Lázaro Cárdenas # 328. tel. 222-4024 Open 2pm - 4am Every Day. Happy Hours 2-10pm Two Pool Tables. Free 9-11pm Site. Map. FaceBook |
An English Pub in Mexico. |
El Arrayán![]() |
Voted best Mexican food in Vallarta Lifestyles magazine. |
Pure traditional food of Mexico. For those looking for the real Mexican
cuisine. Wonderful flavors from fresh ingredients only. Vegetarian menu
available and children welcome, even a diaper changing area. Traditional Chile en Nogada - 185 pesos Chile Relleno de Jaiba - 175 pesos |
Mariscos Polo![]() |
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Excellent Seafood, one of the best in Vallarta. Defiantly the best on the south side. Ask for Polo, Who else? |
El Rio BBQ![]() |
In Paso Ancho, beside the Rio Cuale, easy to get to on the #04 bus. Cell 322-184-1200 |
The very best BBQ Ribs plus the only slow cooked and smoked food in Puerto Vallarta. Lower level with beach sand and loungers. Sunday from 2pm - 4pm Mariachis and a BBQ Buffet. |
Bar Oceano![]() |
On the Malecón, Paseo Gustavo Diaz Ordaz 540. 222-0959 $1 beers & Margaritas, food and Live Music. Web Site Map |
The oriniginal named bar frequented by Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor and Peter O'Toole, among others. Great view of the Malecón. |
Moro Paraiso![]() |
Up the river, Rio Cuale, a wonderful river side setting. |
Great food and very reasonable prices plus a full bar, including Raicilla ! This place is secret to most, because to reach it, you need: your own transport, bus and hike 1K or rent horses in Paso Ancho. |
Alaska's Diner![]() |
Lázaro Cárdenas # 515 close to the Central Market. Open 5pm to midnight |
Fresh Fish, Thai Curries, Steaks, Chili Dogs, Shepherd's Pie, Mac & Cheese, with down to earth prices. A fully loaded Jukebox with classic Rock. Beer and Wine. Free WiFi and long distance Phone. Saturday Rock N Roll DVDs on the giant screen |
Hacienda Alemana![]() |
Basilio Badillo # 378, just east of Insurgentes. .
Tel. 222-2071 |
Best German food in Mexico ! Open for Lunch and dinner. Famous for the Oktoberfest, held on the first Fri & Sat of Nov. (no chance of rain then) |
El Gringo Loco![]() |
Neighborhood Bar with Snacks. |
25 peso National Cocktails, 15 peso Beers and snacks from 25 pesos. Nice patio at the rear and super clean bathrooms. |
Nacho Daddy![]() |
TexMex food with pool and regular performances by Joe 'King' Carrasco. |
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El Colera![]() |
Lázaro Cárdenas #542, just before Camachin and the Municipal
Market. Tel. 223-0769 Map |
A very reasonable seafood restaurant. The best Aguachile de Camarones I've had. Excelent food in the newly expanded location. |
Encanto![]() |
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Coconut Shrimp in Mango Sauce, Crab Cakes, Mussels, Red Snapper in Banana Leaf. Full Bar. |
La Ronda![]() |
Aquiles Serdan #372. Just east of Insurgentes. Closed Mondays. Usual
hours 1PM to 12AM, sometimes! Sebastian, Vicki and Benjiman. |
Mexican / International, a favorite with the locals. Entrees from 40 to 100 pesos. Great food!! |
| Fonda "La Esperanza" | 421 Madero, Mornings only, closed Sunday. | Basic breakfast - 22 pesos ! |
| Gaby | Hidalgo & Mina, a lovely little restaurant. | Comida Corrida from 50 pesos |
El
Barril |
Guerrero #225, Upstairs on the corner of Juarez. Low prices
and a nice feeling. Few, if any, tourists. Mon-Fri. 1pm - 2am 223-2155 |
New - extra room with another balcony. Locals Bar. 12 peso beers at Happy Hour 2-4pm & 15 pesos cocktails! |
Cafe Roma![]() |
Encino # 287, 2nd floor right next to the Flea Market. 222-7378. Great Thin Crust Pizza, Salads, Ribs & Pasta. Beer 15
pesos |
The Cheers of Vallarta. Sr.Fox, his wife Cheryl and the rest of Family Roma know how to make you feel welcome. Live Music Jams and Karaoke, Satellite TV, Free
WiFi and calls to the USA and Canada. Weather Station. Web Cam |
Tony's Please![]() |
Lazaro Cardenas # 440, near Jacarandas. Open 5:30 -11pm,
Flash: now serving breakfast from 8am to noon. Closed Sundays. Ask for 'Tonio. |
Great seafood, chicken, fish, meat dishes at a low price and don't forget the frog's legs.. Full bar. Now run buy the son of the original Tony, who is still there every night. |
| El Mole de Jovita | Basilio Badillo # 220, tel 223-3065. |
Breakfast 30 pesos, lunch - Comida Corrida 50 pesos. Excellent ! |
Kokopelli Puerto Vallarta![]() |
Av Fco. Medina Ascencio. # 1978 Across frrom Plaza Pelicanos tel 293 6884 |
Bar and Dance Club Caribeño. Live Salsa |
Ofe's Shack![]() |
F. Madero #366.half a block inland from Insurgentes.8AM to 4PM (sometimes
later) |
Ofelia's great Mexican home cooking. Breakfast 18-30 pesos Lunch including Fish filet 45 pesos Burger 25 pesos |
Archie's Wok![]() |
F. Rodriguez #130. 222-0411 Closed Sundays. D'Rachael performs on harp and flute, thu-Sat from 7:30 to 10:30pm. |
Asian Food, the best in town. Founded by John Huston's Chef, Archie and continued by his wife Cynthia and daughter Kyoki. |
Langostinos![]() |
On Los Muertos Beach, corner of Manuel Dieguez. Dine under the palapa
or on the beach. 222-0894 |
Continental/Mexican cuisine. Sunset Happy Hour at Langostinos is from 7 - 9 pm in the summer 5 - 7pm in the winter, 2x well drinks for 38 pesos ($3.40). |
| Bonsai | Municipal Market in Colonia Palmar de Aramara, which
is inland from Sam's, on the left as you head for Pitillal. Map. |
Japanese Tappan Bar 'Bonsai', serves, Yakimeshi, Yakitori, Kushi Age,Tappanyaki and Sushi. very good prices, 24 - 65 pesos for a lot of food. |
| J & B ("Hota ee Bay") | Blvd. F. Ascencio at Plaza Pelicanos Wed-Sat 224-4616 Map.
Also now at F. Madero #176, 1/2 block from the beach. Every Day. 223-3609 |
The place for Salsa Dancing! Doesn't get going till about 11pm. Lessons available. |
| Shopping |
| It's truly amazing the variety of stores we have here in Puerto Vallarta. Here are some of the best kept secrets. If you mention my name there's no knowing what might happen. Go to the Shopping Page |