Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta

Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is bustling with some amazing street food and some high class restaurants. Here is a few of my favourites and some of the most top rated in the city that you surely shouldn’t miss on your next visit! This list includes everything from tacos and tortas, to bakeries and paleterias, to juice bars and breakfast and so much more!
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Breakfast

The Pancake House
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Great spot serving both American and Mexican classics and popular with the locals.
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Restaurante Fredys Tucan Zona Romántica
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super popular spot for breakfast
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Juicy Drags
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Street Food

Tacos de Birria Chanfay
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Amazing Birria tacos and agua fresca, be sure to order them “dorados” if you want them crispy and it’s a side of consommé!
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Burning Burrito & tiki bar
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Like an authentic version of Chipotle
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Ostiones Puerto Vallarta "Cachurras"
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These guys are under the pier every day serving up fresh shell fish, ceviche, and tostadas. If you want to eat where the locals eat then this is the spot.
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Sit Down Restaurants - Budget Friendly

Mariscos Cisneros
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Amazing spot serving fresh seafood dishes included in many local street food tours. Be sure to try the prawn tacos at the stand outside. This is both a tacos stand and a sit down restaurant with separate menus.
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Pancho's Takos
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This place is known for their incredible al pastor. Be sure to line up early as there is a huge line outside before they open at 4pm
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Margarita Grill
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Great place to have a few too many margaritas!!
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Pipis
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This place is best known for their massive fajitas and their even more massive margaritas!
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Tacos Sonorita Olas Altas
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You cant go wrong with anything on the menu here. I ate here 5 times in one trip and was blown away each time.
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Gaby's Restaurant Bar
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Sit Down Restaurants - Higher End

Tre Piatti
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iK Mixology Bar & Cuisine
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Restaurante Italiano La Posta
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La Bodeguita del Medio Vallarta
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El Dorado Restaurant
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The Blue Shrimp Puerto Vallarta
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La Palapa Restaurant
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Restaurante Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta
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Sweets

The Churros Guy
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The best churros in town, make sure you get there early so you don’t miss out. Open at 6 pm every night right outside the church, always fresh and so cheap.
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Paleteria Y Neveria La Michoacana
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Fresh and delicious paletas to beat the heat
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Eulo's Bakery & Confectionery
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
All for budget travel and good eats 😋 I’ve been travelling solo since I was 18 years old! I love art, history, and good food. I’ve travelled to over 15 countries and 54 cities on a budget, with plenty more to come! Currently living in Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦 , but I have previously lived in La Spezia, Italy 🇮🇹 and therefore have travelled extensively through Italy - especially around Cinque Terre! Check out my other social media’s for more video guides and travel content ☺️
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