Puerto Vallarta Restaurants

Puerto Vallarta’s rich history and cultural diversity reflect in the cuisine that its many excellent restaurants offer. From the surprisingly nice taco stands in the city center, to beachfront palapas, to high-end rooftop restaurants overlooking the city, there are numerous restaurants that serve exactly what your discerning palate and hungry stomach are looking for.

Many restaurants that boast outdoor terraces and feature pleasant surrounding scenery are scattered around downtown Puerto Vallarta. You can find some of the most popular dining options and eateries within the district along the Avenue Juarez, Avenida Mexico, Morelos, Lazaro Cardenas, Pino Suarez, and Paseo Diaz Ordaz.

You can find some of the least expensive but most delicious food in Puerto Vallarta at the evening taco stands lining the Madero. There are also a bunch of family restaurants nearby, with plenty of pleasant character and offering budget but unforgettable dining experience.

Eat out while having the best views of the Banderas Bay along the Calle Ecuador and the Aguacuate. Many restaurants also dot the Los Muertos Beach. If you are looking for a vibrant dining experience in Puerto Vallarta, head go to the Hard Rock Café situated in the Malecon area.

Also check out riverside cafes and restaurants on Isla Rio Cuale, waterfront dining venues around the Paseo de la Marina and the Marina Vallarta, as well as the many beach front restaurants around Olas Altas. Restaurants and eateries also dot Highway 200, many of which overlook the Lindo Mar beach, giving you the chance to watch migrating whales between November and March.

Many dining venues on the southern part of the Cuale River are popular among local and tourists alike. Particularly, the Basilio Badillo has become Puerto Vallarta’s restaurant hub, featuring a number of top restaurants in the city.