So sad, we came here and was really excited to try the food only to find out this place has been closed down. An oyster bar exists in its place. We didn't try the oyster spot but prices were on the higher end than we've seen in PV! read more

Amazing view, cheap oysters and amazing micheladas. Try every taco on the menu! This is a must stop by place! There's also a tacky sign nearby you can take pictures in front of for the gram. read more

Cervecería Unión - Oysters - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Great place to stop in for lunch, dinner or just a beer. They have a wide selection of beers from craft to national beers and the food is pretty darn good. Started off with a recommendation from the waiters, he said try the El Dorado IPA (Minerva Brewery in Guadalajara) and you can't go wrong. He was right. Not too hoppy and pleasant to the palate. Suggest that you give it a try. For dinner, we shared the Classic Burger (1/4lbs. burger topped with arugula, onion and tomatoes) with fries. Excellent choice, very tasty and fulfilling. read more

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Lots of seating and super friendly helpful hosts and servers. Really loud music. Sweet potato fries were really chips. They ran out of fish tacos so i got a whole red snapper, grilled and a little dry. Large selection of craft beer. Music was so loud i had to leave while waiting for my food. No relief because all the places along the water are in competition for the loudest music. This place played random songs. Food came out fast. Everyone seemed happy with all their orders, steak fish. Didn't try the burger. If i never go back to this area again i'll be happy. Very cool art gallery of Huichol Wirarika art next door read more

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Excellent, authentic Mexican food. The restaurant is right on the Malecon and the shrimp tacos and chili relleno were so good. Restaurant is a perfect location. read more

Cervecería Unión - Bar, Restaurant is open air on the Malecon. - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

A really great open but covered deck restaurant right across the highway from the ocean edge with an unobstructed view. Grilled live in their shell oysters are the specialty with choices of Kumaoto, Bahia Falsa Ensenada, Mexican Blue Point, Cuautlamixta, a mixed plate or whatever may be available. Their other seafood, particular those of fresh fish are also available. They also make a good margarita and have a wide selection of beers, some of them supposedly crafted in house. Everything I've had here has been really good as has been the service, but I confess my overall fondness was for their delicious grilled in the shell oysters. Matter of fact so good I had three full servings but Shhhhhh! Don't tell. LOL! read more

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Excellent beer selection, excellent food and amazing views of the boardwalk. Best place to try Mexican craft beer from different regions of Mexico. read more

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Probably the biggest beer selection in town, as well they should be given the name. I tried the house beer which was tasty and my dining partner opted for the non-alcohohlic beer as he isn't a drinker but appreciates the flavor. Lunch was very good. We both had poboys that were loaded with shrimp and toppings! Pretty decent service and an incredible view! read more

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We were on vacation last week in PV and we stopped in here on a Saturday evening. The open air concept drew us in. I love the atmosphere. The music playing was a bit random but it was probably one of the cutest and surprisingly fun restaurants we found in PV. Anyways, the service and the food were so good. My boyfriend got the baby octopus and he liked it a lot. I got the shrimp tacos and they smack you with flavor. Annnd get the tequila. They offer a wide range of tequilas as well as different types of beer (huge selection). read more

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Nice divey bar off of the malecon. Great oysters. Had a dozen blue points today with my new wife. Great service, really friendly. Had a huge beer called an ITA. Was delicous. Wifey had a paloma a little sweet but got the job done. Will keep in mind for our next trip to PV. Love this town. Love friendly establishments like this. We actually were attracted to it becuase we weren't being hassled on the street to come in. Passed several that were a bit pushy. read more

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Nice place to stop on the Malecon when you're sweating like a pig from the humidity. Prices are comparable to U.S. so be prepared. The Malecon is super touristy so you're going to spend more for less. read more

Great service, good food and great beer on a rainy Sunday night. They have a huge selection of Mexican Craft beer. The server did an excellent job of telling us about the different varieties. Hamburger and onion rings were good, needed a Taco Break. read more

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Delicious for an early evening dinner. Great selection of mezcal and awesome quick service. Delicious food! Friendly staff it's really got it all read more

We wanted to take the night away from the resort again, and especially because it was st Patrick's day, into puerto Vallarta. We had the taxi drop us to the Malecon and just walked to find what we could find. Union was next door to Zoo nightclub which looked fun, but we needed food before straight drinking, so this seemed like a good option We started w the Ahi tostadas. Pretty tasty Food was generally alright, I got the shrimp po'boy. I didn't realize the shrimp would be battered and fried. The tartar sauce was good, kind of a remoulade, the bread was a hard baugette type, kind of hard to eat, definitely tore up the roof of my mouth. I ditched most of the bread in the end. He got the BBQ burger, which was average....we got a side of sweet potato fries which seemed to be bakes which were really good, but we had no ketchup or any kind of dipping sauce, so we ended up not really eating them and then they got cold by the time we got some ketchup Service was okay, not super attentive really but whatever Over 100 craft beers, bottles. Bathrooms were nice enough Dinner on the deck right on the Malecon, makes for great people watching Would probably go back but order different entrees read more

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Great fresh oysters Bahia de Ensenada and baby octopus. Excellent central location on the Malecon (boardwalk). Decent beer selection, though no "wow" factor there for a cerveceria. We dined here twice in one week. A weak spot discovered on the return visit is the iced tea, which gets expensive since refills are not complimentary. We suggest reconsidering this policy, even if it's not customary in Mexico, given the American ambience and clientele at this establishment (and the fact that it costs nearly nothing to make an extra cup or two or three or four). read more

First of all, This is NO Longer Cervecería Union. It's now called "Oyster Grill La Docena" first time I came to this "bar" was back in 2010. Not much to say about the food but they had fresh oysters! Been coming back over the years and I have noticed small changes, the last two years I noticed some big changes. It's got a new name and a new menu, I was exited about the food. I continue to order oysters, this year my GF and I probably have had 100 oysters in a bout 3 days! Our favorite was the 4-4-4-4 mix plater. A new item to me, that I discovered back in 2021 is the Lonja zarandeado , Damn it's good! I usually order two just for my self! And my GF tried it one evening and she loved it as well. We also tried the whole fish zarandeado and this was not our favorite. Good drinks, with several options. Service is ok, they are friendly just slow, . Also for such a nice place with such a great location you would think they would want to upkeep the place.. restrooms are old and could use a remodel, they feel dirty and cramped. Other than that I'll be back soon! read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars because the workers here are so sweet! I love going to a new place and not feeling uncomfortable. The workers were always checking up on us but weren't overbearing. We tried their appetizer calamari and had a few beers. I wish we would have stayed longer to try other food on the menu. The calamari was so good and the buttery/parsley sauce in it was so yummy! The music wasn't too loud and the scenery was amazing. Pretty chill vibe here. I will definitely be back again. read more

Cervecería Unión - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

I'm reviewing this place solely on beer. They have a great selection, no doubt. If you're a beer drinker in PV, you'll probably find yourself here at one time or another. Great selection of Mexican craft as well as Delirium (their only Belgian, huh?), most of the worlds most popular beers, Stella, Erdinger, Mich Ultra, etc. I had almost all of there Mexican bottled IPA's and they are all oxidized and/or out of code. Now this sucks for the hard working Mexican breweries trying their asses off to appeal to a premature market. There demand just isn't there yet, fine. But, in this case I'm blaming the retailer, Cervecería Union. If they want to push the movement forward, maybe properly store your beer and limit the number of IPA's you carry so they stay fresh. How about properly serving craft beer in a beer clean glass instead of a refrigerated glass? If you want to be THE beer place in PV, do things the right way. Serve Mexican pale lagers in a ice cube shaped like a mug for all I care but you must treat craft differently or don't carry craft at all. On their draft list, they list Colima Draft. Yeah I get the beer is from Cervecería Colima but it took 5 minutes to figure out which beer it was. Turns out the Pierdra Lisa from Colima is a wonderful session IPA, so not is all lost. Joe is one of the bartenders and he's a great hire. Passionate and learning about beer, kudos to Joe. I post reviews like this for one reason. I hope management reads it and takes action. I hope if you are in the area, you will stop by to see if this review has done anything to create change. Cheers to craft. Viva Mexico! read more

Omg this place is so good! Has a mixed menu with lots of options for beers, wine and more. Always a great time time, great food and nice staff. read more

Cervecería Unión - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

This was our favorite restaurant in Puerto Vallarta! The service Marco provided was 5 star. He recommended we try different variations of dishes we ordered or suggested we try certain dishes he felt we'd like. The food was really good, restaurant is located in El Malecón and it was cost friendly. For dessert he suggested we try their coffee with rum drink to gives us a pick me up from the food coma. It's a mist try!!! If you visit ask for Marco, he gives you the experience you need while dinning. read more

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Try each and every recommended food if you party of 6-8. Its just delicious. We also got Don Julio 1942 to supplement the taste of food read more

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One of the best spots on the Malecon for people watching. Relaxed atmosphere and views from every table makes it a great place to hang out. Has a hip vibe to it, not boring or touristy, you can tell locals enjoy it too. Nice menu with wide variety. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the grilled items in the molcahete. read more

Excilent food and drinks. Best oysters I ever had... First time in pv and we have eaten here three times. read more

Pretty cool place, owned by La Bodequita del Medio. The bar was pretty neat. The face of the it was created by beer bottle caps. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. We stopped here for a drink on our way to the hotel after lunch at La Bodequita del Medio. My husband enjoyed a Mezcal shot, with orange slices and a spicy salt. I believe they have good drink specials at night time. We didn't get a chance to check them out after this one time. read more

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Ok first of all I have to say my review starts with an amazing 100% on honorability I had a confusion in my check and the only one to notice it was my waitress Gabriela please a super #bravo for her she made all the thing to get it right and it worked then I loved the octopus tostadas and please try the Mexican craft beers ask her to recommend you tu best and she will so only because of her help I give an super great grade to this pace read more

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Best octopus we have had from California to Texas to Mexico. Get the special which is a young whole octopus. Great open location to people watch. We didn't drink but only ate. The shrimp tacos were good as well. I would recommend both. The pulpo tacos al pastor style were fairly small and the spice from the al pastor took over the delicate taste. Service was mediocre, but not bad enough to not come back. We only drank water and we had to ask for them to bring us more water. Just because we happen to drink just drink water doesn't mean we aren't thirsty read more

The grilled baby octopus is delicious! Shrimp tacos, guacamole and chips with lime and salsas-- really good after travel and getting out to explore the Boardwalk. Very friendly service. read more

Cervecería Unión - Grilled Baby Octopus-- perfect and not chewy! Delicious flavor. - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

WORST ceviche EVER! Manager needs customer service training I requested a Peruvian ceviche mixto... they had Peruvian fish ceviche in the menu. They took their Peruvian fish ceviche and combines it with the mixed seafood ceviche which was in a tomato' sauce and combined them and charged me for 2 meals ! I clearly asked for Peruvian ceviche but with fish and mixed seafood ... when I informed them that what they brought out was not what I ordered they insisted on charging me for 2 meals . The fish was not fresh and I only tasted 2 bite and couldn't eat it . Never never again to this place ... horrible meal horrible customer service read more

We decided to come here because it looked clean and welcoming. Boy, was this a very happy choice. Everyone from the entrance to the kitchen is amazingly kind, attentive, and friendly. I was traveling with someone with a severe gluten allergy and they made sure she wasn't missing out at all. The salsas have an ingredient that could contain gluten so they brought her jicama and cucumber to munch on while we are munched in chips and salsa. The chef came out to talk to her about making her a custom meal and it was AMAZING. Everything we had was delicious. I highly recommend the tortilla soup: hearty, and so good. We are also here with two kids: they were attentive and adapted the menu to find something my kids liked (octopus quesadilla - I know, my kids are weird) All in all we are SUPER happy with service, food, and ambiance. read more

Good beer, lots of choices and very good food. It's on the tourist path (right on the Malecón) so it's more expensive than off the beaten path. Clean bathrooms are just an added bonus. We had the chicharron de rib eye (deep fried rib eye strips over guacamole) and I think I had a food orgasm. The fish tacos were very good and the chili relleno was tasty. read more

Cervecería Unión - Chicharron de rib eye. Ah-mazing!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

I had the Mahi Mahi special and it was delicious. It comes with sweet potato purée and a yummy spicy guacamole with a garnish of grilled asparagus. The tacos de Jaiba (crab) are so delicious. Also, a must try is the carnitas de atun. They are fabulous! The tamarindo margarita is a perfect drink pairing. Great ambiance and the service is great. read more

Great food ! The salsas they start you off with were all very good and the pico de gallo was very fresh , which I can appreciate. Oysters were delicious ! For dinner we had the smoked tuna which was perfectly seasoned and cooked and the battered fish tacos were just missing a little bit more seasoning and they would've been up there as well. read more

Cervecería Unión - Micheladas with clamato, very good ! - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Came here 3 times in a week, twice for food and once just to sit with my boyfriend and have a nice cold beer while enjoying the view of the malecon. As of food I tried the 'Ensalada de Arugula con Frutos Rojos y Queso de Cabra' and the 'Ceviche Union' and both were spectacular! The ceviche was so fresh and had a nice citrus flavor- add some of the green habanero sauce that they bring out to the table over a tostada and it'll be a delicious bite! The other night I got the tuna sashimi and although it was fresh and tasty they only serve it with soy sauce and I was left craving the wasabi kick with it. I also got a taco of the "Molcajete de Arrachera Angus' which I wasn't very pleased with, the steak was not tender and chewy and the salsa didnt have much flavor to it either. You're better off ordering seafood here! I got a bite of all their desserts as well and they were all tasty my favorite was the 'Creme Brûlée de Mezcal' and the one you could probably skip out on is de 'Doradita con Cajeta y Queso Cotija' As for drinks- I'm a lover of wine and the '3V' was a great red to compliment my meal! Vibe and service is 5 star!! read more

Cervecería Unión - Ensalada de Frutos rojos con queso de cabra and Ceviche Unión - Beer Bar Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

This is my second visit. The service was good as my ptevious review described. I ordered the nachos and i do not recommend it. the came with frejoles fritos out of a can. I was expecting something a little more authentic. Oh well, dont order the nachos. read more

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Vegetarian Review. This is a great space right on the Malecon. Even though open aired dance clubs blast their music next door, the construction of the space makes this fairly intimate notwithstanding its proximity to teeny boppers, sorority sisters, and spring break minyons. I appreciated that there were surprisingly quite a few vegetarian options on the menu -- guacamole, veggie burger, grilled vegetables, cheese enchiladas, and a chile relleno. After explaining in detail (as I always do) my vegetarian sensibilities (including no chicken stock), I asked the server what he would recommended. Without hesitation, he directed me to the cheese enchiladas. I ordered accordingly with some guacamole to start. The guacamole was disappointing. It had a nice consistency, but, oddly given the ubiquity of the fruit, they used unripe avocados. It tasted young. Is it like this all the time? I'd be surprised if it were, but as this was my only experience, it makes me wonder about quality control . . . particularly in light of my experience with the enchiladas. The enchiladas at Cerveceria Union are different than the Tex-Mex style often seen north of the border, drowning in melted cheese and red sauce. These were prepared with Mexican crema -- which is not exactly sour cream -- and something like (if not exactly) cotija cheese. For those who are unfamiliar, cotija cheese is a crumbly cheese. It doesn't melt. Incidentally, I was fine with this. It was a more sophisticated presentation, and its elegance matched the ambiance on the Malecon. Upon the first few bites of the enchilada, I was surprised at the lack of flavor. I was also confused by the texture of the dish. It was a stuffed corn tortilla, but it wasn't cooked. The cheese had a chewy texture as well, which seemed odd. So I dissected it. Indeed, it had the texture and consistency of animal protein I called the waiter over and informed him that the enchilada was filled with chicken, not cheese, as requested. At first, he seemed skeptical. I told him I knew what chicken was and showed him the shredded chicken that I had inspected with my fingers and my fork. He asked me to open the enchilada -- which I did -- at which point, the evidence was irrefutable. Oddly, instead of taking it back and immediately replacing it, he consulted with his manager, and then returned, asking if I wanted the vegetarian enchiladas that I had ordered. Um . . . what do you think? While I awaited for my replacement dish, the server showed me the electronic ticket sent to the kitchen. He had indeed placed an order for cheese enchiladas, and the mistake was kitchen-based (so perhaps the three days too young guacamole reflects a negligent or disinterested kitchen as well?). That said, the cheese enchiladas came with a sauce that wasn't part of the chicken enchilada dish I was served, so perhaps that should have been a clue. I didn't read the server the riot act, but I did impart the importance of taking care of those who have dietary preferences. Had I had a nut allergy, for instance, a mistake of this order could have had serious consequences. For a restaurant of this prominence, they need to do better. Lots of potential. Sloppy execution. I won't say that I'll never be back. It's a lovely place on the Malecon that isn't inundated with drunk people half my age or less. But I'd be more careful next time about what I'd order. Grilled vegetables or a veggie burger are safer choices (though I wouldn't expect them to be mind-blowing). Friends of mine had a melted cheese molcajete, which would have been too much for me, but was quite good for what it was. We were there quite late -- around midnight on a Tuesday -- and it wasn't so busy. I suspect that this place is accustomed to getting orders out quickly without much attention to detail. Worth a look; be careful if there are dietary preferences; inspect the food. Enjoy. The ambiance is magical. read more

Blue shrimp is amazing!!!! Second year we've come here and will be back again for sure. Husband had the shrimp poboy. Cold beer great staff! read more

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An otherwise good visit, but after we paid and tipped the waiter brought back our check insisting we did not tip enough. When we tried to pay again the check was returned again. read more

Good beer and great oysters just about sums it up. The bartenders are very friendly. They gave me good beer and mezcal recommendations. I went to several bars in PV, but I highly doubt there is anywhere with such a deep selection of Mexican craft beer. read more

Another visit to CU to have their tacos and no disappointment! One of our favorite places in PV. Friendly staff with good service near the water in downtown PV. Pork trio tacos and molcahete so delicious. read more

While this place looks nice, I found the menu to be quite basic and slightly overpriced compared to nearby competition. The wait staff was also a little overbearing (though this happens a lot at beach side venues). The prime location is this cerveceria's most redeeming quality. read more