Buffets usually sacrifice quality of food for quantity of offerings, and to an extent Vivaz Buffet…read moreis not a whole lot different, but there are a few things that elevate Vivaz Buffet to an above-average buffet. When it comes to breakfast, there is a person who makes homemade corn tortillas and has a few different options. You can make it a quesadilla (add cheese) or have a taco (no cheese), but the tortilla is the star of the show here. I pretty much hit up this area every morning as I was addicted to those delicious corn tortillas. Some of the meats I combined with those great tortillas were pastor, carne en su jugo (basically asada in a green sauce/juice), pork chamorro, and another I'm forgetting. It changed up every day, but there was always a tasty option. Inside the actual buffet, they had an egg station where you could make omelets or eggs cooked to order. There were plenty of other options like pancakes/waffles, fruit, yogurts, cottage cheese, juices, etc. but I pretty much stuck to the homemade tortillas. Their fresh fruit was also very tasty and refreshing (papaya was not very good but all else was great). When it came to the lunch, there wasn't a lot of appetizing items (to me), but again they had a meat station where they would usually do tacos cooked to order and those were delicious. They also had asada, chicken and sausages in that same area which you could make tacos out of. At lunch there was a pretty large dessert display too and ice cream to where you could make a little cup or cone of ice cream. Even though a lot of the things did not look very appetizing to me, the things that did were actually very good so I give it 4 stars overall. Service here was a little slow at times when trying to get more water, but the food was quite good if you hit the right spots. This became our regular breakfast spot due to the variety it offered (and those delicious tortillas). Would definitely eat there again.

Buffet all day!!!…read more First all inclusive hotel. And first buffet that I like. A lot of firsts. Hyatt Ziva is gorgeous. 5 restaurants, wine bar, pool bars, swim up bars. I was not planning to hit the buffet at all with all the options they have. But glad I did. This ended up being my favorite spot on the property. And goto food spot after my sit down meals at their other spots: even that fancy across the door. So! My first time here was the ceviche! I was looking for ceviche everywhere on the property and this was where I found it. After my crappy Brazilian steak house meal. Naturally I ate more!! And ate ceviche in my bodyweight the next few days. Even for breakfast!! Breakfast seems to be their busiest. The outside patios are huge, open, airy and of course, ocean views. There's a lot of wait time for those seats. But the staff is quite nice that they always obliged my request. Even got sat next to their garden and chili plant!! All the peppers!!! I ate them!!! And I like them! Breakfast food was also surprisingly good too. The omelette station being my favorite. You can add whatever you want! I like mine just plain with spinach or mushroom and some peppers! It was good. The sweets are plenty. I don't do cereal but they had a lot of those. For lunch, the ceviche station was my favorite. It's made to order. Tako! Salmon! Camarones! So many choices. And taco station is also right outside on the patio! The spices are bomb.Com!! Dinner they have themes. Usually it's a totally off theme. But you can find the basic stuff so I was fine with it. The Caribbean night wasn't quite Caribbean's. Or steak and seafood. Champagne is always bottomless. I tip one of my waiter and he was my buddy for rest of the trip. Brought me jalapeños, habaneros!! Brought me 2 lattes at a time!! We didn't speak the same language but we spoke food! Overall, this was the best restaurant in Hyatt Ziva! Super clean too. And you changed this anti buffet person to a buffet person!!

Market Cafe takes the buffet concept to a whole new level. They do a nice job of providing both…read morelocal fare as well as catering to some of the common nationalities that visit the resort (American and European foods from what I saw). Of course, it's all included. So give everything a try-why not? They also have a cart that comes around and offers mimosas. The best seats, In my opinion, are on the patio overlooking the ocean.

Was impressed of this buffet, not your usual fare at other places one would find…read more We had 3 servers all taking such great care of us, so attentive and friendly. Food was so delicious that I had to try their breakfast the next day. Loved the chilaquiles with both the red and green sauce. Absolutely loved the Mexican hot chocolate for breakfast. What a perfect beverage in my eyes. Only complaint is that it gets so busy and there are lines formed at both ends. Expected on Labor Day weekend though. No complaints on the cleanliness, decor, and quality & freshness of the food. For sure will be back!

Mi Pueblito is attached to Playa Los Arcos Hotel & Beach Resort, and the location alone makes it…read moreworth visiting. The restaurant is literally right on the beach, so you can sit down for dinner and watch the sunset over the ocean--one of the best settings in the Zona Romántica. The buffet is excellent, with a wide variety of options ranging from Mexican dishes to Italian, so there's something for everyone. One of my favorite parts was the taco station, where you can order tacos made fresh to your liking. As a hotel guest, I also received a free drink, which was a great bonus and really appreciated. What I loved most is how effortless the experience was. After a long, exhausting travel day--flight delays, customs, and the chaos of finding transportation at the airport--this place was exactly what I needed. No overthinking, no stress, just sit down, eat what you want, and relax by the ocean. The service is excellent. Multiple waiters circulate consistently, clearing plates and checking in to see if you need anything. It feels attentive without being intrusive. The dessert selection was also impressive--lots of choices and a perfect way to end the meal. And once you're done eating, you can immediately walk along the beach or head toward the pier to enjoy the ocean air and walk off that full feeling. Overall, Mi Pueblito is the perfect spot for a relaxed beachfront dinner, especially if you're tired from travel or just want an easy, enjoyable meal with a beautiful sunset view. I would definitely recommend it.

Another restaurant along the main waterfront of the city. It's also a tourist trap as tourists…read morelikely to see staff ushering you in. Clearly it worked as we stopped in for a meal. They have both restaurants and beachside dining. I'm not sure if beachside is available for lunch but dinner for sure. It's a pretty big restaurant that connects to a hotel. For breakfast which we arrived, they were offering a buffet. It was pretty reasonable but opted for a la carte dish. Plenty of tables as it was mid week. Staff all were pretty friendly. Breakfast menu, they did have a good selection of items to choose from. The only downfall, it took a long while for the waiter to come back and take our order. Didn't want to flag him down as we just relaxing and enjoying people watching. Also, if you're along the front, you will likely be approached with vendors offering you trinket, jewelry, drugs of some and so on. It's like being in the beach... When we finally ordered, that took some time to arrive as well ...Lol... Majority of the guest seemed to be enjoying the buffet but the table behind us ordered a La carte as well. Which they arrived way after us but the food all came at the same time. Breakfast, traditional but good. The shrimp omelette was tasty as well as the Benedict. Believe they used biscuits versus English muffins but still good. Salad was also brought to accompany the meal. The vibe is good. Chill and relaxing. Food did take some time but we were there lounging and enjoying the view. There's a main stage area which assume they have live music. Also restrooms are towards the back where the pool area that's connected to the hotel is. You'll noticed the place with the faux bougainvillea tree in the front.

Ok Chinese food. The staff is friendly and prices are cheap. You can order combo plate or solo…read moreentrees. Food is fresh.

Authentic, clean, and cheap Chinese food! I was tired from all the tacos and wanted to try…read moresomething different. I love their sweet and sour ribs , shrimp dishes, and their ice tea is really refreshing, I think only 15 pesos for a cold sweet Asian tea. Inside have Air Conditioning, which I realized AC in PV is a luxury. You can ask for white rice option, which is healthier. Owner is really nice and service is good, you can try samples or take out to go. I haven't tried their all you can eat buffet, but it looks like a good deal.

Basic buffet; big variety; nothing was note worthy…read more Members get a discount but member and discount card must be presented at time of requesting a table. Limited hours in the AM to use this special. Note: Saw a lot of agents. Seemed like guests viewing timeshare presentations are brought here and provided a free breakfast.

Service was terrible. They did not honor the 2 for 1 breakfast as waiter Gustavo kept arguing that…read morethe group arrived after 10:20 a.m. Gustavo claimed that according to him he could not honor the promotion because the rest of the group arrived a few minutes late even though the group arrived at 9:27 a.m. Gustavo kept arguing and was very unprofessional and lacked customer service. Very disappointed on the lack of customer care from Gustavo and General Manager Emilio. The waiter never checked in on us when we arrived yet he didn't have a problem arguing and being disrespectful with us in front of all the other guests.

Tacos Revolución was around the corner from my hotel, so I popped in for my last dinner in town…read more Outdoor seating was filled, but I had a table by the door which ended up being perfect because it essentially gave me a first row seat to a street performer playing classic rock tunes on guitar outside and then later a 3 piece band playing more traditional music across the street. Chips and three salsas come gratis. The pineapple habanero was a little hot for my tastebuds, but it had good flavor. The chipotle salsa was appropriately smoky and might've been my favorite. The green was more mild and fresh and also very good. I ordered three tacos: grilled shrimp, grilled fish, and the hibiscus flower and panela cheese. The waitress let me try a piece of the cheese before ordering since I'd never had panela before which I appreciated. That taco was probably my least favorite of the three- texture, not taste, but I like to try new things, so I'm glad I got it. There was a toppings bar for taco add-ons: limes, cucumbers, cabbage, onions, and cilantro. Nice to be able to customize. Very reasonable cost, good flavor, good service, good atmosphere.

First place we ate dinner in Puerto Vallarta and everything was fine…read more First off important to note it's cash (pesos) only which was slightly annoying. Had to walk for a while to find a working ATM. Started with the guacamole which was good (although we'd had way better in the afternoon from a little cafe near our hotel). Three salsas came with the chips and were ok. The yellow pineapple one sneaks up on you and is very spicy. Ordered two tacos. Wasn't really wowed. Margarita ok. They have outdoor seating, so it's fun to people watch. Service was unmemorable.

It's one of those places where Mexican and American favorites are combined for the perfect place to…read morestop for lunch! After I got my tattoo, we walked around for awhile to find someplace to get a bite for lunch So this was awesome! You can get your hamburger here, philly cheese steak (saw a sign for it so I think you can have it?) or other mexican cuisine. It is a small shop but there people who work here and make your food are awesome and friendly! In fact we liked our food more here versus some of the other places we went to on our vacation. There is enough here to please everyone on their taste buds with choices to eat so try and stop by here. Price is VERY affordable for lunch compared to other places on the Malecon which may cost you more money. We need more places like this where we live was happy to find this place!

I love this place! A traditional cenaduria that creates food prepared in a very traditional Mexican…read morestyle. The puerco encacahuatada was amazing. Living in Los Angeles and having an awesome cunada cook, I thought I had eaten or tried just about everything Mexican. But this dish blew me away. A chile and peanut sauce in which pork cubes are simmered is a fixture of my dreams now. Give thus place a shot. Great hospitality, off the main tourist drag, and a great value. Dinner and tip for two were less than $15 US. You won't find anything much better. Your stomach and wallet will thank you.

My favorite place in the whole world (as i know it!). My mom and I have been coming here for years,…read morestaying at the LindoMar Resort, and enjoying Puerto Vallarta. This restaurant is a huge part of the experience. There have been changes over the years, but many of the core wait staff and bartenders are still there, always remembering us, and always treating us as friends. We enjoy having our breakfast, and always the fresh fruit platter, every morning downstairs without fail. It's so refreshing. The restaurant is open-aire, so you enjoy the surf and the sea life right from your table. We had the extreme pleasure of watching a baby whale swimming and playing right in front of the restaurant one morning. Absolutely phenomenal! The Happy Hour bell rings right at noon - and I drop everything to get up there! Great daily specials! Always fun trying something new. The bell rings again at 4:30, which is perfect since we eat early dinners to watch the sunset from our table. The menu is consistent and the food is delicious - try the fresh fish options! They have live music a couple times a week. And sometimes the neighboring resort has fireworks. I hope the corporate side of things doesn't take over too much so the abundance of charm and quality doesn't diminish. None the less, we'll be back again soon!

OMG, horrible Aperol Spritz. How can this easy mixed drink be so messed up? The man insisted on…read moregoing here because it's one of his favorites for a dip in the ocean, but never again.

This place has great ambience and friendly staff. Food portions are generous which is nice because…read morethis is a bit pricier than the next guys. Our server, Alex, was really fun and friendly, gave great recommendations & was really attentive. Drinks were on par!

Wow we were blown by the service and the food. Our good of 10 arrived around 2:30pm on a Monday and…read morewas seated right away in their outdoor seating area. The staffs were wonderful, so friendly and welcoming. They even taught us some Spanish and offered us complimentary table side salsa which was so good. We got mild and spicy and one of the best salsas we've had during our trip. Can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu. But the standouts were the bbq ribs and grilled octopus. It was great for sharing as portion size is generous. Drinks are creative and have a good buzz to them. Highly recommend this restaurant and we can't wait to come back.

Last night I checked out this Chinese restaurant for dinner. Although their posted hours say…read moreotherwise, the doors were locked before 8:30 pm. I came back today for lunch. Gosh, this was the cheapest restaurant meal I've had in Puerto Vallarta by far...89 pesos (under US $5) for 2 selections including fried rice/chow mein. There are tables (all filled) but no table service. I ordered takeout. Selections are laid out cafeteria style on steamer trays. I picked pork short ribs (more bone than meat but tasty and the sauce is good) and whole stir fry shrimp (a bit spicy and really good flavors). I couldn't decide between fried rice or chow mein, so the woman said half/half. Both were decent, maybe a bit too salty, but the entrees are the stars of the show. This may be a true hole in the wall place off the beaten track, but is definitely a place I'd seek out again. It's a block from the Malecon and easy to get to!

I am not sure why this establishment has the rating it has. The food was good and the service was…read morevery nice as well. We stopped in heading back to our airbnb and wanted something for lunch and food for later. It was more than enough food for two meals. The price was unbelievable. Two plates of food for 500 pesos. There is no way that can be beat. I would recommend this place for a quick (good) meal that's also inexpensive. I am deducting one star because we originally went at 12pm and they weren't opened on a Tuesday went back on Wednesday and they were.