Chill beach bar with a cool vibe and great music. Mala Suerte is a speakeasy type bar that is so…read moremuch fun to hang out in. The bar is open air, on the water, with beautiful views. At night they have a roaring bonfire, I suggest sitting in the chairs around it with your friends. Cocktails are top quality, and the mezcal selection is great. Prices are very reasonable for Punta Mita.

It's pricy compared to other options in Yelapa, but the beachside location, view, and staff made it…read moreour default many of our evenings in town. The owners are nice, they also have a rental if you're looking for a place to stay so ask them about it. The swings, dance floor, hipster decor and specialty drinks set it apart from the other more traditional places on the beach. I'm only a little sad that Yelapa is growing - this bar reflects the changes - and I don't want it to ever change.

5 stars for the views and ambience, 4 stars for the food We…read morestopped here on our hike to los animas and back as we heard it was good and it was nice to stop on the hike here instead of eating in the touristy los animas area. The view and vibe was so relaxing! I could have sat here for hours, but we had a hike to finish. Note we came on a Friday at 2pm and there were not many people here, so it was extra relaxing. Food: Chicken, broccoli, flatbread: delicious blend of flavors with a lemony white bean spread and the pomegranate seeds. This stood out as a favorite dish in PV. Shrimp: We ordered the shrimp on the waiter's recommendation and it was not our favorite. The sauce lacked acidity and flavor and it was messy to peal the shrimp. Ceviche: made in the regular ceviche style (not ground like Vallarta style), this was very tasty! Recommend. Prices: definitely a pricey lunch. We got one drink and 3 food items for about $90 usd. But you are definitely paying for the vibe and fresh ingredients on a secluded beach. We loved the atmosphere and would return!

This place is an absolute gem! I truly don't understand why it has negative reviews because it's…read moreone of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. We like going to places where we're comfortable and can truly enjoy vacation with good service, good food and a nice views and this place checked off every bit of our list. Only accessible by boat makes it ex inclusive, a beautiful private beach, much nicer than most beaches in Puerto Vallarta. The little houses are all gorgeous nestled in the jungle with every comfort you may need. No, you don't have AC but you have a fan and a beautiful private beach and that is all you need. Everyone who works here was amazing, we went right after a tropical storm and they had a lot of things they had to work around and they did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of. the food and drinks were delicious and fresh, the massages were great and Mateo was absolutely amazing at making sure we were comfortable. The beach club on Saturday was so much fun, there are other beaches you can walk to and waterfalls you can hike too. Just bring a good attitude and check this place out.

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!

This is a tourist trap disguised as a family owned restaurant. Great location right next to the…read morebeach. Asked the owner for a recommendation and she suggested the stuffed mahi mahi for 390 - most expensive item. It was just okay. And I got a bottle of water and was charged 90. Total ripoff. Gave her 500 to cover everything and hope she choked on my 20 peso tip.

Decent food in a beautiful setting that's also a functioning water taxi and fishing site created a…read moremostly pleasant, but non-amazing experience. Mi Ranchito is part of the growing shoreline in the small village of Boca de Tomatlán at the mouth of an inlet roughly 10 miles south of downtown Puerto Vallarta. Construction was busy in several newish places as we walked from the parking area to the restaurant which sits right on the water. We stopped here for lunch as part of an ATV tour. The cafe is open air and covered, benefiting from a cool breeze blowing in off the pacific. Inside is comfortable, with sand for a floor that feels nice on bare feet. The menu is standard. We ordered ceviche, which came as a very large portion. The Mexican salsa, a tomato, jalapeño, and onion mixture common in this area, was spicier than others we've had. One of our party ordered the Pineapple Surprise, a drink that is served inside a carved pineapple, with a face made of fruit and toothpicks on the front. It was definitely a crowdpleaser. Other dishes we tried were octopus- based and rated fine to not so good. My only minor gripe is the table server used her rapport with us to hit us with a sales pitch for necklaces made of whale bones and shells. Her prices were high and, as always here, negotiating tactics were strong. I typically just wave the vendors off cuz they seem to get pissy if you take an interest then decide not to buy. I'd rather not mix that dynamic with table service. Other than that, three stars for Mi Ranchito. And I expect this area will likely grow in the coming years to have some better competition. The location is great!

This boat in only restaurant had the best seafood and great prices. We had the red snapper,…read morelobster, mar y Tierra, fried calamari, and fajitas. It was all excellent. I also had the kiwi margarita- yum! We will definitely be going back.

We took a water to seed to get to this place, which is the only way you can get there. They are a…read morecouple of restaurants in this area, but I think this one is the best, even though we didn't hit the others. This definitely had the most seating, including a couple of hammocks on the top rooftop area adjacent to the dining section. As you can see from the pictures, we ordered a variety of food and enjoyed every bit of it. The seafood was super fresh especially the pulpo.

This is one of our favorite spots for nightlife in Sayulita. Located just steps away from the…read morebeach, Lucid is a small club with a huge vibe! Great drinks, fantastic happy hour prices, and local live music or a DJ most weekends. Thurs - Sat, they have this awesome guy Chino who uses the space for Chino Bites. These are the best damn dumplings I've ever had! There are 4 meat options, 1 vegan and 1 option that allows you to mix and match. So, my wife had 3 pork and I had 3 vegan ones and oh, my how good were these!! The wraps are super thin and cooked to perfection, the filling is wonderful, and I'll die on the hill that this was the best vegan dumpling/gyoza I've ever had......and it was in Mexico!! Definitely hang at Lucid when you're in Sayu and make sure to try Chino Bites, you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in for a drink on our first night in town. Cool spot with swings for bar seats and some…read morepicnic tables out front. We had Palomas and cucumber mint mojitos which were delicious and reasonably priced (100 MXN; $5 US; just $80 MXN/ $4 US on happy hour. Will be back!

Still haven't figured out what a Yatch is - perhaps like a Yelapa area Chupacabra? Anyway, we…read morevisited one evening as several of the participants in our retreat were performing there in a musical group. The setting, as all point out, is delightful; hanging right over the beach with the boats bobbing out in the sunset-tinged water. Quite magical. That's pretty much where the magic ends. The restaurant is a real lazy, poorly run operation. Service was very challenged, slow and completely inattentive - the worst we experienced in the area by far, our orders were wrong, etc. My food was average for the area. Some fresh fish and veg. Drinks were also just average. The music was great and there is a small dance area where folks threw down. The real deal killer is the half assed way things are run there. The "steps" to a high elevated area where we sat consisted of a pile of bricks. It kind of looks like something - like an actual step. But it is just a pile of loose bricks. When leaving, my wife stepped down on this, the loose bricks shifted and she took a very serious fall - backwards and "fortunately" striking her head on a wooden chair before going flat to the concrete floor. Members of our group including medical professionals rushed to her and we were able to get her to an empty table where she recovered. Someone in the group had to ask for some ice from the bar and did get a small bag - shared between her head and ankle which was seriously sprained. Nobody from the restaurant came over, offered to help or even acknowledged that this happened. The show went on. We later heard that several other people fell - less seriously - on this same step later that evening! My wife suffered with this injury for the rest of our vacation. I have to acknowledge the kindness shown to us by several other patrons including wonderful lady who ran home and gave us a roll of KT tape to help stabilize the ankle. Never really got the chance to thank her properly. Obviously in pretty much any normal location, this would be a very serious litigious situation and gross negligence by the restaurant. Business as usual apparently at the Yatch Club. My wife is an attorney but we're not litigious folks and I feel for and respect the limited resources available in small rural towns like Yelapa. I get it. BUT there are MANY fine establishments there who would NOT put their patrons at risk with this kind of very dangerous situation. Here's a suggestion, buy 20 pesos worth of mortar and cement those fu#%ing bricks together. To me the fact that this has clearly gone on for awhile, they considered it fine, nothing was even done to stabilize the situation THAT evening after a dramatic fall that the entire restaurant witnessed - leading as I said to other falls during the evening tells you everything you need to know about this business and those running it. AVOID.

Elena is the sweetest and enchanting owner of this breakfast, lunch, dinner & dancing (Wednesdays &…read moreSaturdays ) venue. The recipes are incredibly tasty and healthy. Her touch is in every detail. Musicians, visual artists, locals join the place because of the good vibes and good prices. Specials in the menu are surprising. This is my place in Yelapa, for sure.

Note - name has changed to "Cocotiki. Nicely presented…read morebeef quesadillas (no tacos on menu...what!?). Lots of meat, though a bit chewy. We were served on the beach under their yellow umbrellas. Beers were cold, service was great. Relaxing environment with a chill island vibe.

Beachside bars line the shore in Yelapa, a village south of Puerto Vallarta known for peaceful…read moreliving and a beautiful waterfall. We laid under an umbrella 15 feet from the water and enjoyed the beauty of the course-grained sand and crystal blue waters of Yelapa beach. Guacamole was a little long on lime and a little short on salt. But it's hard to be dissatisfied when the ingredients are this fresh. Mexican salsa here (the equivalent of pico de Gallo in the US) was the spiciest of anywhere we tried. GF ordered a Bloody Mary and Piña Colada that we're solid but not remarkable. Service was typically attentive for this area. Honestly, we would have been happy with anything from good to great because the beach is so beautiful. A rain storm blew in to the south while we sat here. Pretty great.

Staying at a little B&B not far from town and decided to walk to town for lunch it was about 3pm…read morethey had a few tables sitting on the sidewalk and we had been the only ones inside. They have birds, fountain and a beautiful court yard with flowers. Ordered some local dish as an appetizer had no idea what is was but when we got it it was a lot of what I believe is some type of cheese it has a tofu texture and very little taste ( ended up taking that back buying an red onion, crackers and tomato to eat it) we had chicken enchiladas with a nice flavor and sauce. I had chicken fajitas and I've never had any like it, it had bacon, chicken pineapple and vegs served with homemade tortillas. Also a few per-funk beers and then great margaritas with lunch.

This is our 4th visit to El Tuito and Patio de Mario. El Tuito is about an hour south of Puerto…read moreVallarta by bus. The village is very old Mexico - pueblito tranquilo - and a nice respite from hectic PV. Mario's menu is simple Mexican fare and so delicious. Nothing is processed and everything is fresh - including the tortillas. He recently opened a small store next to the restaurant that sells trinkets, homemade candies, coffee, honey and clothing. I buy their chocolate covered peanuts - better than M&M's. If you're crazy about dogs, like I am, there are sweet ones strolling about or sleeping.