Bar Oceano Restaurant is still my go to place when I'm in Puerto Vallarta. If you are looking to have a drink and bite to eat on the Malaćon, this is my choice. Laura and Jayron were our servers this visit, and were great! Friendly staff, quick service and delicious food with a wonderful view overlooking the beachfront and ocean. Did I mention free WiFi? Clean restrooms and a full bar...what more could you want? read more

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Our fourth time here because it is our favorite in PV. Great pina coladas and margaritas served upstairs on their view open air patio with a nice breeze. They make me fresh guacamole and pico de gallo without onions, my favorites that I can't eat anywhere else since I am allergic to onions. Tasty local fish, and linguine. The servers speak English and provide great service. read more

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Five stars all around for food and service. My brother liked his margarita. I found it a little too sweet for me. The staff adapted entrées according to our requests. Aguachile is not on the menu but they agreed to make it for us. It was outstanding. My brother had the coconut shrimp which he really enjoyed. I had them hold the tomatoes and chilies out of the muscles and they were delicious. We ordered grilled shrimp with a sauce on the side, also not on the menu. Whatever sauce they made was phenomenal. If they had it in bottles we would've bought some. Service was extremely friendly and very efficient. Music was pleasant and actually at a volume where you could both hear it and carry on a conversation. A definite plus in a tourist area. Sitting on the balcony gives you a nice view and a lovely breeze above the traffic on the Malecon. Can't say enough positive about this restaurant!!! read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Dined here for our last brunch in PV before heading to the airport - great views as it's right on the board walk / beach and great service. Once again staff was attentive and helped tweak menu items to suit the desire of the guest. They made an espresso martini for one of the girls Food was great ! Very filling. My friend did say they had the best guacamole she had throughout the trip and ordered two orders of it. read more

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Beautiful views of the bay--if we had just gotten drinks I think this review would be four stars. Alas, we stayed for dinner. The service was just ok with an inexperienced staff. No check ins, no explanation of specials or of anything on the menu. The Aztec Shrimp offered great charred flavor but were unpeeled and tough to eat. The Jamaican Shrimp were just okay. The salad greens were fresh and the dressing added good flavor. This was a highlight of the meal. We found this restaurant very average and see no reason to return. Because there are so many great restaurants in the area, we won't go hungry. read more

I had a lovely seafood, enchilada reasonably priced beautiful service lovely view. What more could you ask for.

Feb 2024 Update - This elevated oceanside bar/restaurant is still a wonderful business to enjoy some food and drinks at but the service seems to have fallen off a tad bit with the newer staff they have since my last visit. Happy hour Margarita Drinks are still a deal by 2024 standards at $50 pesos each and the amazing view make this a destination bar if you are in the area. Unfortunately however I have to call em as I see em and it pains me to lower them to 4 stars but this is based on three trips so far on this most recent trip so it is not a one off bad day. read more

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Food was pretty good. We had the "seafood linguine", shrimp linguine, butterfly shrimp and the muay shrimp. Everything was pretty delicious, however double check your order because they gave us the wrong seafood linguine, but insisted it was the right one, but we read the menu and they were incorrect. They just lag with the service a little when prepping food which is fine. So if you're hungry def get an appetizer- the main will take a minute. But I have to say it was good. The view and ambiance is really nice. read more

The food, service, ocean view are all top notch & their margaritas are the best. I highly recommend trying this restaurant, and if you're in PV for any length of time, feel certain you will want to go back. read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - A great dining experience! - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Food was good. View was amazing. Only negative comment is my order was incorrect but I still enjoyed it read more

We have a handful of go-to places in PV, only three we can visit every day and not grow tired of them, and Bar Oceano is #1. When the heat starts to become unbearable, it's time to fight it long enough to visit our favorite spot for apps and well-made margaritas. All the food we have tried here is exceptional. But three small items are the main reason we keep coming. As odd as this may sound to any TexMex fan in the US, the first is Pico de Gallo. The flavor is the thing, some blend of lime, onion, and cilantro that hits in a way that the typical, after-thought garnish never does in the typical Mexican Texas joint. Second is what I'd call "queso" in a TexMex place, split into two items both named "Melted Cheese" on the Bar Oceano menu. Here, they blend it with chorizo, carmelized onions, white wine, mushrooms, roasted poblano chiles, and other things. It's spec-TAC-ular. The third item is corn tortillas, which is again somewhat of a throwaway item here. These are like flapjacks, some sort of soft, cakey, thick thing having a hint of sweet. It's a perfect complement to the queso. Like, wow. We have tried some other lunch items, all of which were excellent. Prices are similar to USD pricing. So, if you're looking for discount food this isn't the place. But, everything you order here will be worth every peso. Sunday is half price margarita day. Bar Oceano is on the second floor, facing the bay across from some Sergio Bustamante sculpture. We sit by the railing, where there is always a refresing breeze, even when its hot. Service has always been stellar, shout out to Paula. Highly recommended! read more

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This restaurant was around the corner from our Airbnb while on vacation and I'm glad! The service and the food was good. It was convenient and not too busy when we got there read more

We were looking for a place for a drink and decided to go to the first place that did not have servers approach outside trying to get business into the door. We had uninterrupted time to look at the menu, posted by the entrance, before going inside. This Restaurant is located on the main pedestrian zone along the waterfront. When you walk inside all you see is a staircase leading upstairs. Once upstairs the restaurant is big and open with a gorgeous view of the ocean. In addition, you don't get hassled by the many street vendors walking the pedestrian zone. We were seated quickly and the service was quick and friendly. Speaking some Spanish will definitely help you get the order right. It was time to try another Pina Colada and it tasted great. I have really gotten used to getting great drinks around the area. As snack we ordered guacamole, which had great flavors and was served alongside corn chips. All together this is a great place if you want to enjoy the view of the water but don't enjoy the crowed pedestrian zone. *** Wir suchten nach einem Ort für einen Drink und entschieden uns, zum ersten Ort zu gehen, an dem sich kein service Personal hatte das versucht jeden ins Lokal zu locken. Wir hatten ungestörte Zeit, uns die Speisekarte anzusehen die am Eingang ausgehängt war, bevor wir hineingingen. Dieses Restaurant befindet sich in der Fussgängerzone entlang der Promenade. Wenn Du hineingehst, siehst Du nur eine Treppe, die nach oben führt. Oben angekommen ist das Restaurant groß und offen und bietet einen herrlichen Blick auf das Meer. Außerdem wird man nicht von den vielen Strassenverkäufern in der Fussgängerzone belästigt. Wir wurden schnell bedient und der Service war gut und freundlich. Etwas Spanisch zu sprechen wird dir auf jeden Fall helfen, das Richtige zu bestellen. Es war Zeit, eine andere Pina Colada zu probieren, und sie hat ganz toll geschmeckt. Ich habe mich wirklich daran gewöhnt, tolle Drinks in der Gegend zu bekommen. Als Snack bestellten wir Guacamole, die lecker schmeckte und zusammen mit Chips serviert wurde. Alles in allem ist dies ein grossartiger Ort, wenn Du den Blick auf das Wasser geniessen möchtest, und etwas Abstand von der überfüllten Fussgängerzone suchst. read more

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Right on the water and what you want from a great traditional Mexican Restaraunt! Located right down town Old Puerto Vallarta. The views are great and the service fast and friendly. Everything ordered was as fresh as fresh can be and the pace was clean and well kept. Enjoyed some great tacos!! read more

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Get the flajitas! Delicious. We had great service and great food. Two orders fajitas and the tequila shrimp. We are all happy.

Definitely hidden gem. We pay for one dollar margarita here. The taquitos was the best I've ever had around the world. You should give it a try. It's an upstairs bar the server was a little bit grumpy on a day we visit, the margarita I was a little bit too strong for us. Must be a thing in Mexico everywhere we go to my reading extremely strong. The process is fairly quick and was amazing. If you wanna save a few bucks and have it made a few for the dinner over Sunset, on the Malecon, I definitely will definitely recommend this place for budget savers read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Taquitos Best ever!! Slap yo mamma. - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Upstairs venue on the Malecon. It's easy to miss the sign if you aren't looking for it. It's open air with a fantastic view of the water. Service was impeccable. Bilingual staff and bill presented in both pesos and USD. Not a single complaint! read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Best mango daiquiri and happy hour margarita in PV! - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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The calamari was meh, but 4 stars because of $20 peso = $1 margaritas that were STRONG. A dangerous combination. read more

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First things first: you don't come here for the food. It's mostly an afterthought. It tastes fine, is priced for tourists, and won't make you sick. What you really come here for is the gorgeous view and the cheap house margaritas! I usually make a point to swing by when I'm down on the Malecon for a nice drink and view. This restaurant is located on the second floor (worth the climb up the steps) and has gorgeous, sweeping views of the ocean. It's the perfect spot to watch a spectacular Puerto Vallarta sunset. The restaurant's dining room is open air so you can enjoy the warm breezes while sipping on a strong and tasty margarita that's priced at less than $1 U.S. (Pay in pesos and you'll get a far better deal than if you insist on using U.S. dollars)! The open air atmosphere also means that it can get sweltering during the summer months, so be sure to wear breathable clothing because you'll be sweaty. The chips and salsa are complimentary and good, and I'm not a fan of Bar Oceano's queso but my husband loves it (get it with poblano peppers). The guacamole is good and fresh too. Normally I just stop by for the drinks and the view. Free wi-fi and clean restroom too. read more

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Rating the drinks only: Pleasant restaurant on the second floor overlooking the Malecon. Lowest priced happy hour margaritas I've found here so far ($17 pesos in 2019). After 9 pm, the price goes up to the regular 45 peso price. Not the best margarita I've had, but it's decent and the view is hard to beat. Worthwhile. read more

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Food was good and employees were very friendly and caring! Hope you enjoy as much as we did! read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Great view!!! - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

We have eaten here several times over the last few years. We have always had delicious food. We are especially fond of the fresh salads, and their pasta dishes, although the fish and shrimp dishes are delicious too. The margaritas (lime) are really good: fresh, strong, and yummy. In addition to great food, the sunset views are exquisite as we are above the Malecón ( less noise too) and only have palm trees nearby. read more

My wife had the bacon wrapped shrimp and they were so good she wasn't going to share! I had the shrimp linguine alfredo and it was the best cream sauce I've had. This place was top notch and a shouldn't be missed destination if you're in Puerto Vallarta. read more

Literally EVERYTHING we ordered here was sooo good! I'm making it a point to make this review as I'm eating dinner because I don't want to forget to make this post. The staff was friendly and provided amazing service. Would definitely come back here. read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

This place is a little hidden on the Malecón, but the food is excellent. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor with balcony views over the Malecón and has a wonderful view of the ocean. The breeze is delightful and the service is always great. Highly recommend it. read more

My Red chicken chilaquiles were excellent! Came out hot- red sauce was delicious. I ordered pico de Gallo and added it to the top- their pico is wonderfully spicy. One star omitted due to slow service. Atmosphere on upper deck with coastal breeze was delightful. I'll be back read more

Horrible experience, all the staff were incredibly rude. Really bad environment. Food was ok but what really upset me was the manager Matias, he was the worst of all the employees. Made me feel uncomfortable the whole time I was there. The bartender Jose was the only employee giving out good service. There was barely any customers there and still these employees were really bad at their job. Owner still start looking for other people to work there. read more

Great service and exceptional ocean view it's a must especially if you drink beer the bucket deals are killer and you'll love the food even more. Ask for Hortensia she is a delight and full of wonderful service and always stays on top of things. We Will Be be back! read more

With so many restaurants along the Malecon, how do you choose? I don't remember how we ended up here, but we were glad we went in. It was an odd hour, so we weren't super hungry, so we ordered two margaritas and two appetizers. The margaritas were good, not great, but the food was delicious! We ordered the tacos de jaiba (crab), and an appetizer dish with scallops, crab, shrimp, rice, and cheese. For appetizers, they are quite large and inexpensive. While we were there we enjoyed the amazing view of the Malecon and the ocean, and were treated to some traditional Aztec dancing. read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Tacos de jaiba (crab) with a chipotle sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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The best fajitas you will ever have. We go to PV 2 times a year and always make sure we come to Bar Oceano for their amazing margaritas, chips and salsa and insanely delicious fajitas. Walk past all the other places and head straight for Bar Oceano. The view and gastronomy won't disappoint read more

I don't recommend this place. Dinner was good but the service was terrible. Ordered their ocean mojito, which tasted like a weight loss smoothie, terrible. Ordered other drinks that never came and had to ask the server several times. Still nothing. I asked that they exchange the ocean mojito for a regular mojito and the manager refused. She confronted me about the drink and told me "Chinga su madre." No recomiendo este lugar. Lamentablemente no puedo decir nada bueno de este lugar debido a que fue terrible la experiencia en especial cuando la manager / dueña" no tiene ningún tipo de cultura o respeto por su establecimiento y no tiene idea sobre el significado servicio al cliente debido a que solicite que me cambiaran un mojito que estaba terrible y la respuesta de ella fue "CHINGA SU MADRE" es desagradable encontrarse con un establecimiento como estos y personas como ella representando este lugar en esta hermosa ciudad como esta...hay muchos lugares alrededor mejores donde si saben tratar a los turistas. read more

Great first food experience in PV! We had a beautiful view & enjoyed the service. Shrimps were very big & spicy shrimp was awesome! read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Second floor view. - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

EAT HERE!! I am a foodie & Omg- we got pulled in by a typical sidewalk salesperson & SO DAMN thankful we did. It was 11am & hubby was looking for breakfast- don't judge! We are on vacation!! Eat here- he had a good filling break fast & I had mussels - that was spiced just right. Just eat! You won't regret it. read more

Great food and service, and what a view, our water was Omar and he was fantastic. My family all ordered something different and was extremely happy. And did I say a view with a cool trade winds to cool us off. read more

The Mama Chuey bacon wrapped shrimp are awesome! Had the carnitas taquitos and they were wonderful as well. Great margaritas! The view is perfect and everyone is always so great! One of our favs! read more

We had our last meal here before returning home and it was a good one! Fajitas and steaks were very good. A minor snafu involving an extra Coke on our bill was quickly fixed. Friendly staff and cold drinks! read more

Great restaurant in Malecon. Visited with my Brother in law and had great time. They had live salsa music with great singer that kept us entertained till closing. The manager Angel provided great service and best of all the food was best on the strip. We came back for breakfast and it did not disappoint. When in Puerto Vallarta stop by and check out Oceano bar for good food, great drinks and evening entertainment. read more

Came in looking for breakfast and got an amazing experience !!Can I just say WOW !! The chilaquiles were amazing !!!! I have never had such an amazing taste !!! The host were very nice & checking on us ! They were so friendly and amazing sitting next to the ocean !! Love this place ! read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Chilaquiles!! - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Cheap margaritas!!! One dollar most Times- not just happy hour. Stronger than at cheeky monkey and the ambiance is better than next door too. Great people watching- Open air balcony. Very nice staff. Be careful- regularly priced drinks are just That- regularly priced (55 pesos +). read more

Beautiful view, great food, awesome service. Omar was awesome with his service. I would definitely recommend this place if your walking around the boardwalk. read more

Bar Oceano Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL