Stopped in here as part of the Vallarta Taco Tour A cute…read moresmall place right before La Playa Our bartender made us the best watermelon margaritas I have ever had! The ambience is definitely upscale and very comfortable Definitely worth another stop in the next time I am in the area

Bar La Playa is a MUST first-stop when visiting Zona Romantica…read more On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we wanted to spend a day in this part of the region. After looking up good places to go, Bar La Playa came up- and I'm sure glad it did! First, it's easy to get to if you're coming from North. Our Uber was easily able to drop us off without getting stuck in gridlock traffic that can affect certain roads of this area. Additionally, the location isn't a high-traffic area for tourists. That meant we were able to walk up and immediately find seats. Second, the service was top notch. I didn't get the bartenders name, but he was very welcoming, friendly, hospitable and spoke English. Just an overall cool dude and was glad to support his business. Third, the drinks were great. Finally, we were drinking 'real' drinks, not the watered down sugary stuff at the hotel. We were very satisfied with the taste of the drinks. Fourth, the prices are really good. Mexico has gotten expensive and this was a sigh of relief. You can have a great time here without feeling like you paid an arm and a leg. I highly-highly recommend making Bar La Playa your first stop when coming to this area. You're going to get great service, great drinks and all at a price that is reasonable and fair.

We've been coming here for years....get over here now! Manuel is AMAZING. Try it all. Relax. You're…read morehome. Drinks are made with love!

This is a GREAT spot. I went for martini Monday (85 pesos martinis all night) and ordered a house…read moremartini to start. They use tanqueray as their house gin which is unusual but a pleasant surprise as it actually happens to be my preferred brand. I didn't have high hopes for the martini - I find that outside of major U.S. cities places end up putting in way too much vermouth - and it actually ended up being fantastic. It didn't taste too different from what I would make at home which is probably the best thing I could say about a martini (for my own personal taste). I tried a fruitier one - the Gigi - as my second and final drink. It was good but I'm just not a fruity drink person. I just wasn't equipped to handle another standard martini lol. The ambiance is phenomenal - it was both casual and comfortable yet classy. The crowd was much older than I expected although not in a bad way at all. There were lots of expats in their 50s and 60s. I was worried it would be a rowdy rooftop and by contrast it was actually a very chill vibe. Only complaint is that the bathroom is outside of the venue down the stairs and you need a key to enter, which was a bit annoying bc I wanted to use the restroom before I left and I forgot to ask for the key on my way out. Small annoyance and certainly wouldn't prevent me from going back.

I was very impressed with the clean and upscale interior of the rebranded Alma-21. They offer…read morereasonably priced European influenced food. I enjoyed the rolls with compote butter. They were warm and delicious. The herbs in the butter made for a nice compliment. We were served a small pork hors d'oeuvre before we ordered. It's flavor was nice and refreshing. I had the pappardelle mariscos. The seafood was all fresh and reasonably portioned. The white sauce and drizzle of pesto made for a nice flavor pairing. I do not think the noodles were house made... My friend tried a gin and fruit cocktail... well two because they were so good. Check out this new place!

My husband and I stumbled upon this cocktail bar while strolling through the streets on a Friday…read morenight. We went in for cocktails because the bar was decorated with modern decor and was quite stylish. We chose to sit on the patio which was nicely decorated and the weather was perfect. We ordered two cocktails that were both delicious! You can tell they take pride in their cocktails and food. We ordered "the three spoiled ones" to snack on, which was basically three sliders, but they weren't your typical sliders. They were each a different kind of meat and cheese. I enjoy trying new things and they were also very good. They had a DJ playing music throughout the bar. I'd love to try more items next time we're on vacay!

We went on a non-weekend night without a reservation and were able to grab a table at around 8pm. I…read morewould suggest a reservation on the weekends though if you want a table. Super cool spot - love the open roof. It can definitely get a little loud with the music, so just something to keep in mind depending on what you are looking for. It's definitely the best spot for great cocktails in PV though. Pricier than some other bars, but better options for mixed drinks. Friendly, patiently staff who know their stuff, and for those who worry about this - staff spoke good English. We will definitely be back next time we visit PV!

Fantastic find while spending the week in Puerta Vallarta. After the Dia Los Muertos festivities I…read morewas on the hunt for a good cocktail / speakeasy. El Colibri was highly rated and close by, so the group made our way. Very much tucked away, unassuming with awesome low-lighting, El Colibri was just what the dr ordered. A cozy, smaller bar, with excellent drinks and awesome service. I chatted with the bartender about their well curated drink list and the drinks were perfect. Would be awesome for a date night or just a good contrast to the party scene in the malecon. Add this to your bucket list of to-do's while in PV!

Cute little spot serving adult slushies, cocktails and a small clothing boutique in the back. I'd…read morecompare it to a Fat Tuesday's. Definitely worth a stop on a hot afternoon indoor and outdoor seating. Get it for here or take it to go. Also has espresso. Not sure but maybe they could also do an espresso martini? They have a couple locations in Pv. Stop in and check it out, you won't regret it.

My group loved these adult Slushies! Literally got them everyday on our week long trip.read more

I found this gem through Yelp although I walk past it every day from the Pinnacle property to the…read morebeach. After reading several reviews, we decided to give it a try for dinner. We were not disappointed. It's a small restaurant & we opted to sit inside at the bar. I had the mango mojito & my cousin had a white sangria & both were delicious. We shared the coconut shrimp which is presented on a whimsical mini clothesline, croquettes & tuna tartare. I would rank them as the croquettes as my favorite of the three, followed by the coconut shrimp then the tuna tartare. They had one special of the day, risotto with shrimp & asparagus, which was delicious. We saved room for dessert & packed the risotto leftovers (benefit of staying in a condo is a full kitchen to reheat food & laundry). We shared the flan for dessert which was a good portion size & a nice end to our meal. Service is very warm & friendly.

Went to try this place. Asked a local to help us locate the restaurant, no luck…read more Found out this place is closed!!!!!!!!!!!

The view is worth the price!…read more We learned about the Sky Bar from a guy on the flight into PV. Others at the Sky Bar were also there because someone had told them how cool it is... I shouldn't even be sharing, 'cause it may get too crowded. The Good The view, the service and the drinks, in that order. We loved everything about the Sky Bar. Food and drinks are pricey. Bring your wallet. It's such a lovely place, complete with a reed covered roof that would be awesome on hot or rainy days. My group loved the area that we walked through to get to the Sky Bar from the beach. It was what one would call 'friendly to all people'. The Meh - nothing to report The Bad - nothing to report

One of the best experiences here! Truly amazing service- Ricardo and Alexis made it an…read moreunforgettable time. Drinks were very well made and happy hour made them well worth it! ALSO can't forget this incredible view

I visited this place three times and every time it's been spectacular! Wonderful ambience they even…read morehave live jazz music sometimes. The staff is super service oriented and they have wonderful drink drinks. Note the place is on the pricey side with drinks running some 300 pesos on up. But it is a high class lounge. And you're also paying for the ambience and a place to relax. I highly recommend this place.

Very stylish bar that definitely has the speakeasy vibe. Classic cocktails were amazingly prepared…read more(trying their namesake, The Blind Tiger is a must). The Sidecar was delicious. The staff were all very friendly and gave us some history on the bar. You can't help but keep looking around the bar at how cool it is. We researched this bar back home and so glad we went when in PV. Go, it's very good!

Anonimo, sitting a few blocks from the heart of Zona Romantica, is a small, but mighty place to…read morepick up a few cocktails and enjoy th energy of PV. I say "small", as the the inside spaces, on all three floors, can get tight, especially the first and third floors. However, the outdoor space on the second floor makes up for it all! Wraparound seating, string lights and gorgeous murals...this courtyard is where we spent more of our time while at Anonimo. We were here for the cocktails of course, so we hit the main floor first, then made our way up to the third floor before settling in the outdoor courtyard. Drinks here are standard beer and cocktails. Pricing is great, as with most places in the area. While are not cash only, they do highly recommend cash and have a 500 pesos limit for credit card usage. If you are only have a drink or two, you may not be able to hit that, but we just put our groups first round on the same tab and were able to make do with no issues. Service was friendly and welcoming, space was fun, open and distinctly PV. Overall, we loved it and will certainly be back on future visits!

Te amo barra de videos!…read more Anónimo is a queer cocktail bar in Puerto Vallarta on the just outside the outskirts of the Zona Romantica area in PV. It's a multi-story bar lounge to hang and enjoy some great cocktails as well as some amazing music and music videos from all over. They closed a little earlier than normal the night we stopped in, a bit surprising for a Saturday night but definitely still enjoyable since we closed the bar out on the patio of the top floor overlooking the street with two solid drinks. Our bartender was really easy going offered for us to pick a few videos but one of the customers was on a role so we just let them have it - only a little off after they started skipping videos. The entire layout is very fun, definitely watch you step and your head if you're tall like me and the novio. Definitely a great spot to wrap up the night and/or start it off. The second level has this amazing wide patio deck with a beautiful mural. Definitely need to hang there a bit next time. We only had one minor issue with change here, but it got resolved really easily. Everyone we met was kind, friendly and welcoming even the person living their best life as the impromptu video dj of the night shot after shot. It's a full bar, no eats, but nothing but great energy and beats.

Our new favorite taco joint. We went there, were seated right away. Service was good and fast…read more We ordered the casa fundido with Al Pastor on top. It's thicker, more cheesy than what I've ever had before and very delicious. We paired that with the prime rib tacos, it was a plate stacked with meat and 4 tortillas under it, more than we could eat. The seasoning was great, it was diced so small that it was easy to eat. I got a virgin strawberry margarita, the wife got a coke. It was very affordable.

Here's a stronger, balanced version that includes those details while keeping the review credible:…read more I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty disappointing. We ordered the ribeye, al pastor, and chorizo tacos. The ribeye had so much fat that we had to pick through it just to eat it. The al pastor was very average - I've had much better at plenty of other taco spots. The biggest disappointment was the chorizo. It wasn't traditional chorizo at all; it looked and tasted more like chopped-up hot dogs. We barely touched it because it wasn't what we ordered expecting, and it just wasn't good. The presentation also wasn't appealing. The meat was simply piled on top of two tortillas, making everything messy and difficult to eat. They were also pretty stingy with the grilled jalapeños. The salsas didn't do the food any favors either. None of them really stood out, and the green guacamole salsa actually tasted like it had gone bad, so we stopped eating it. Service was attentive, but almost too attentive. Staff kept coming by every few minutes to ask if we were finished or if we needed anything. While I appreciate good service, it made us feel like we were being rushed through our meal instead of being able to enjoy it at our own pace. Overall, I don't understand the high ratings based on our experience. With so many amazing taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, this one didn't come close to meeting the hype. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back.