Cash only. Bring pesos. Food was great! Battered shrimp…read moretacos, grilled shrimp tacos, Mahi Mahi fajitas, steak tacos and shredded beef enchiladas with red and green sauce. Guacamole was great, too. (We took a taxi from VidantaWorld. You can get the taxi at the resort and Uber back).

Lots of big tables for large parties. Reservations are highly encouraged or else prepare to wait an…read morehour or so. For the area, this place really caters to tourist taste palates. If you are feeling homesick regarding food, this place has got your back. If you're looking for fully authentic, then maybe try a different place. Service was very good, very friendly waiters, live music and the singer was excellent! Really impressive. The jumbo shrimps are the size of your head! Drinks were Ok - not as strong as other places. It's expensive for what you get but again, it's all what you're in the mood for.

This was an absolutely wonderful meal. Everything we had was incredibly flavorful and delicious…read more The waiter was very attentive. The restaurant is also beautiful inside. Attention to detail here is very apparent in everything!

Nice setting, friendly attentive service, menu has a good variety of choices ranging from grilled…read morewood fired meats, pizza, fish. A variety of pastas and starters to satisfy all who dine. We enjoyed our meal of pear salad, octopus grilled and steak. All prepared well. My only disappointment was we felt the plates came so fast...timing. We barely finished our salad and the entrees were delivered. We will return.

It was a treat to get to eat at Karen's. The food was excellent. The food at our resort (Iberostar)…read morewas subpar all week. I ordered the chicken verde enchiladas. The chicken inside my enchilada wasn't dry and overcooked. At first I was disappointed when I saw that it was in a red sauce inside the enchiladas. I had asked for green enchiladas so I expected the green sauce to be on the inside as well. I don't care for the red sauce so I never order red enchiladas. But...when I took a bite I immediately shut my mouth and just enjoyed the flavors that were dancing on my tongue. There were no complaints here. My strawberry margaritas were delish and refreshing as well. Our waitress was very nice but she was spread too thin trying to cover all the tables that were outside. It took her quite a bit of time to bring condiments and other items we asked for so we could eat. I asked one of the guys a couple of times who walked by opening umbrellas and collecting drinks. He was a really nice young guy who seemed to be in the right spot at the right time. Get ready to be bombarded by cute children trying to sell you trinkets and as cute as they are don't be fooled. They drive a hard bargain and will barter you into the sand. Oh! And, don't be surprised if a random dog walks past your table. The outside tables are on the sand and there are ropes that set up a boarder so dogs and anything else can just wander on in. Luckily the dog was laid back and not interested in socializing or oddly enough, food. He left as quickly as he came. If you are in Bucerías, Mexico or passing through to get to Puerto Vallarta or Playa Mita, or Punta Mita definitely go to Karen's. Even if you're not passing through make it a place to venture out and eat. We purposely caught an Uber to go eat there and do a little shopping. Oh and Uber's are cheaper in Mexico than the taxi. The taxi charges double. Enjoy!!

Came here during a taco tour and was able to try their delicious Mahi mahi taco. Generous portion…read moreof fish that was cooked perfectly! Thinly breaded, flaky and soft on the inside. The chipotle mayo and cabbage slaw were perfect compliments along with their salsa. The restaurant is open to the beach with perfect views of the ocean and awesome summer vibes.

I love that this restaurant is located on top where you can spend the afternoon drinking and eating…read morewhile waiting for the sunset. Such a magnificent view! The staff are so accommodating, helpful and attentive. I have eaten here a few times and so far they are always consistent with their service. The food is delicious too. I would love to come back here for another great experience.

The rooftop setting, live DJ, and decor is classic tropical expat resort that could be anywhere in…read morethe world. The food is well prepared and nicely presented, with a range of Asian, Latin, and American small bites that you choose from to assemble your meal, each with three bites and costing MX$120 to MX$160 per plate. Two plates plus drinks makes a nice meal for most, and runs about US$30 per person with tip. Everything is aimed at an American palate. Don't come here if you want local cuisine, and note there are just a couple vegetable plates, so not a place for vegetarians.

Very cool place, all outdoors. Great service just be prepared to pay in cash in case the place is…read morefeeling like it. There will not be a sign outside warning you you'll need cash. The food was the best in that area and one of the best for our 2 week trip. I don't think they take reservations because everyone in line was waiting - first come first serve style. We were a small group so the wait was less than 30 min but a group of 10 waited an hour. If that's you, just head to the bar or grab a drink from OXXO (711) next door while you wait. It's worth it!

Luckily, we got here before the crowd on a Sunday night. Our friends know a lot of the staff, so we…read moregot to meet lots of friendly and smiling people. The service was excellent and so was the food, the ambiance is casual, open air Mexico. Comfortable and casual, We had pina coladas (yum), chips and several salsas, the grilled zucchini (highly recommend) to barracuda specials (mahi filet, veggies and shrimp cooked in foil and steaming when opened) and two molcajete dishes with shrimp and steak (excellent). Highly recommend!

From start to finish the service was top tier. We were seated at a nice booth outside…read more The server recommend drinks and apps. Definitely try the queso with the ribeye. It's amazing! We shared a ribeye cap with potatoes and wild mushrooms. Definitely a must try! I highly recommend the chimichurri sauce. They end your meal with a passion fruit sorbet which was a nice touch! Looking for a good vibe, good food, and great service. This is your place!

Sonora has my heart and my belly. The arrachera tacos have changed the game for me. I was always a…read moreprime ribeye kinda girl but that arrachera prime skirt steak took the win for me! The amount of meat they stack on your taco is out of this world. I was surprised but since they were priced a bit more than other places, I kinda expected it to be loaded and it was! Drinks were great too! Highly recommend. I've been 3 times cause it's so gooooooood!

Came to Sabal Playa in March 2026, after the recent violence in the region and we had a great…read moreexperience. The view of the beach is beautiful and the food and service are amazing! Come visit because PV is back after a small hiatus.

Pro's: Private, beach, drinks and food readily available, pool…read more Con's: None Go back?: Absolutely! More... Sabal Playa was a shore excursion option for our cruise. What a great pick! Transport was easy, service was excellent and the FOOD!!!! We ordered chips and guacamole and the chicken flautas. Sounds simple enough but it was over the top! The guac was bright and fresh. This order came with green tomatillo salsa and red...what a treat! Three dips! The flautas sat on a bed of black beans but did not make the flautas soggy. Pickled onions on top, sour cream....yum! Excellent location to spend a day at the sea in December. Just a note on December...the ocean was too chilly for me to get into but I am a wimp about cold water. The pool was, as well...but again, wimp. Please go and enjoy!

Probably the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was delicious!!!!! The mussels were…read moreprobably my favorite. They were soaking in a lemon broth. Sooooo yummy!! Village salad was so good. Salmon, chicken, lamb chops- all very tasty. Dessert was key lime pie with chocolate crust- unreal!!! Sangria and hot chocolate were both great. Indoor area was so cute with artwork and cute pottery for sale. Outside area was beautiful filled with greenery and beautiful cobblestone. Service was amazing! Our server was wonderful. We will definitely come back here every year.

My friend recommended Sandrina's…read more The ambiance is wonderful and festive. The place has a following, so I don't feel bad about giving this review for only three stars (I'm an easy grader). I enjoyed the vibe, and the service was good. The crowd is 60+. Mostly expats. I was underwhelmed and honestly, disappointed by the food, unfortunately. I had very high expectations, given the recommendation. The fare is midwestern US with attempts toward flavor. Believe me I know what I'm talking about because I grew up in a food desert in the American Midwest. It's not Mediterranean. The meats are all undercooked (although they warn you) with liberal use of butter, salt, and cheese throughout. This is like an Olive Garden. I enjoyed my dinner with friends, but won't return unless it's to the cute store.

Authentically delicious! Fresh meat tortillas, fresh panela cheese, and there homemade juices were…read morethe best!

Muy buena su comida Muy buen ambiente…read more Ojalá que estuvieran abierto más tarde que las 3:00 pm

The best restaurant on the Marival properties in Nuevo Vallarta (Distinct and Emotions)…read more The ambience, the view, the table settings, the service, and the food are hands down the best at Marival. We went for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of the days we had dinner at Nicksan Japanese Restaurant and we still decided to go back to Mozzamare to have dessert and drinks. Hands down the best oatmeal and fluffy pancakes I've ever had. Then I was disappointed that they didn't taste the same the next morning. The morning after that, someone in our party ordered them again and they were good. So maybe food depends on the rotating cook/staff but it's still the best restaurant on the property. Miguel, Arturo, Erick, and Fernando took really good care of us and made our meals and celebrations so special!

Ambiance was nice and generally quite lovely interior. The food was very mediocre, and the service…read morewas mixed. Tuna tartare was my favorite dish, everything else was unremarkable. Good place for kids (kids menu too), since it's next to the beach. Basically came here because it was close, but would not really recommend.