If you love seafood then I highly recommend you book a trip to Puerto Vallarta. It’s a beautiful coastal town in Mexico that is only a quick 2 hour direct flight from Phoenix. Check out all of my favorite spots in Puerto Vallarta and let me know which sounds the best!
Pancho’s Takos
Panchos Takos has the best al pastor tacos I’ve ever had. They’re cheap and have lots of meat so I’d recommend you order 1 less taco than you normally would. There’s always a line so either go early before they open or be willing to wait in line.
Their salsas are also so good!
Victor’s Place Cafe Tacuba
Victor’s Place Cafe Tacuba quickly became my favorite restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. The service is excellent, very welcome and the food is incredible and super affordable! The chips and salsa were so good, I loved their pico de gallo and our server noticed I enjoyed the spicy salsa so he brought out another salsa with habanero and it was so good!
The coconut shrimp was so tasty and I really liked the rice!
One of the best parts was that you get a complimentary tequila shot with every alcoholic beverage that you order!
Their margaritas are also so refreshing!
We tried a combination plate that came with a sope, tamal and enchilada. Everything was delicious!
I personally loved the seafood fajita special (with spicy serranos). It came with shrimp, octopus, fish, tortillas, rice and beans. It was everything I needed!
You also get a complimentary kahlua drink for dessert!
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa (Pool Menu)
We tried the fish tacos at the pool and they were tasty!
The shrimp ceviche was also tasty.
The fish aguachile at the restaurant was the best thing we tried! So much flavor!
Grand Miramar
Grand Miramar has the best cocktails! I loved their margarita and Matt tried a mezcal drink.
Mr. Cream Pancakes and Waffles
If you want delicious breakfast you have to check out Mr. Cream! Their pancakes were so good and flaky! I also saw several people getting waffles and french toast and I really wish I had tried those dishes.
Their chilaquiles were also so good! I loved both their green and red salsas.
El Coleguita
El Coleguita on the marina is also another great spot for seafood! Matt tried a fish dish with rice, salad, and shrimp kabobs. They had live music which was fun! You also get a complimentary tequila shot when you sit down!
I tried the green aguachiles and it was so good!
Monzon Brewery
Monzon Brewery was a cool spot with really good beer. The food looked good but we didn’t try it.
Fiesta Americana
My favorite restaurant at Fiesta Americana was La Cevicheria because they had such tasty seafood AND it was right next to the beach so you could enjoy the views and listen to the ocean as you had lunch. This deep fried fish taco was so good!!!
The ceviche is also tasty and they have a great selection of beer.
I really enjoyed the pan dulce too that was served at breakfast.
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-Maira