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Delicious seafood and great service. I really enjoyed the delicious grilled whole snapper with butter and garlic. I went with a group of 6 and everyone enjoyed the food and being able to dine outside in January. Negra modelo available as well plus the sangria was good too. No reservations accepted and cash only so be prepared . Enjoy
Based on the Yelp community, we decided to try this restaurant, as it was an easy walk from our hotel. We wanted more local establishments than the hotel food we have been having. We went for dinner, and the restaurant had a good vibe. It is open to the outside, giving a nice outdoor dining experience. There was live music playing, and the musicians were good. We went on a Friday night and had a short wait for a table. However, later on in the night, the whole restaurant was packed, so I would recommend going early. The food was hit-and-miss. The red snapper and the mussels were fantastic. However, the shrimp burger was not that good. The service was good; the server was attentive, and the food came out fast. I would return and try out their other dishes.
This is always a stop for us when visiting Nuevo Vallarta. My wife and I stopped in for dinner. Started with guacamole and chips - so so good. Perfectly seasoned. My wife had the shrimp Maliajetes (which she always gets) and I had the La Burra Cuda , which was a burrito filled with mushroom, shrimp and other good stuff. Both were delicious. We always like this restaurant, as the service staff are so much fun, and yet attentive. Finished with banana ice cream and chocolate cake, YUM. It's always a pleasure to return.
Our party of four walked up to El Barracuda on Christmas Day 2023 and asked if they could accommodate our group... and yes, they sure did! Sammy was our waiter and he took great care of us. We started with a round of drinks including a skinny cucumber margarita for me which was delicious and went down easy after a long day on the beach. We shared the grilled octopus entree as an appetizer along with some fresh guac, salsa and chips. Entrees at the table included the grilled fish, a seafood molcajete, seafood soup, and coconut shrimp. All of us were pleased with our respective orders. For dessert, we had popsicles. Fun vibe, outdoor seating, speedy service (especially for Mexico and on a holiday). We will be back!
I visited El Barracuda on Sunday, 1/22/23, during dinner time. Food: The restaurant served complimentary chips, salsas, and limes. All of the salsas were decent. For the appetizer, I ordered the Shrimp Ceviche, which came with tostadas. The ceviche was absolutely tasty. For the entree, I got Shrimp Enchiladas with rice. The entire plate was delicious! The enchilada sauce was flavorful. Overall, El Barracuda did not disappoint with the food. I recommend coming here.
So glad we came here. The food, service, and ambiance was just what we were looking for. The best Mexican food we found while on vacation. They also have IPA beer which made it an easy choice. I ordered three different margaritas. The watermelon, strawberry, and tamarind. All with fresh fruit and real refreshing. My husband ordered the Piedra Lisa IPA beer which was good, too. He also bought extra to take back to the resort. The Vidanta resort has no IPA beer. For lunch we ordered the shrimp ceviche as the app which was delicious. Big enough to share for 2 people. We also ordered the Al pastor shrimp tacos and Baja style fish tacos. We shared them. Both were a hit. We would definitely order these two options again. We came back for dinner that same day. Ordered the special shrimp enchiladas which were delicious. I would definitely order again. My husband ordered the ribeye with coconut shrimp. The steak was cooked perfectly and the coconut shrimp was good too. Only issue is they did not have steak sauce but that's ok. It was all still good. We finished with a chocolate cake that came with a side of ice cream and also ordered a shot or Kahlúa mixed w/tequila. The perfect ending to our day. The service was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. The mariachi band was playing. We will definitely come here again.
Friends took us here. The ceviche and guacamole was tasty with their house made buñuelos. Their tasty fruit margaritas were way too small honestly..mostly ice. Maybe 4oz total and felt like the alcohol pour was about an ounce. Or, I'm a lush with high tolerance. Fish tacos were bland and topped with pickled cabbage and cilantro. The whole fish was good but not very hot when it arrived. Service was nice. It's more like an expat kind of place than an authentic Mexican seafood restaurant really. Fun vibe and it felt like I was in South Florida or The Keys more than Mexico respectfully.
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Good Service and a great place to watch a soccer game! Food is decent, but the entree was slightly saltier than I am used to. I'd still go back. read more
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Started off well. 4 of us had a beach table. Service at first was very good. But at some point it just dropped off. Even when I got the waiters attention he would indicate he saw me, signal "one moment", but then disappear. Happened a few times. Ended up going to the bar for our drinks. The food was good, the views great. Getting there, a little rough on the vehicle. read more
8 years ago
This place. Bomb! So good... it's five of us, and everyone's meal is on POINT. Hot, flavorful, and perfect portions. Not too big- not too small. Just right. I ordered the cilantro fish, others ordered the ribs, garlic lobster, steak enchiladas, ribeye, and coconut shrimp. We all shared to sample a little of everything. Absolutely great! Flavors were bursting, ambiance was good, and service was excellent. Not a fancy place but fancy tasting food. I recommend it! read more
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WOW. This restaurant was to die for! We decided to take the recommendation from our taxi driver & I'm so glad we did. We loved it so much we went back the next day. Customer service was amazing, food & cleanliness was very good. Loved their professionalism & food. Hope to be back soon! read more
2 years ago
Very cute place, clever decor. Loved our waiter. Food was delicious. Would definitely go back. read more
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Great food! Perfect service! Relaxing ambiance for family dining and friends. Good times in Nuevo Vallarta Marina. read more
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If you like fish, Barracuda is the place. Great to finally have a break from Margaritas by having some wine and champagne. Also opted to eat some good carbs after waking up hung over for 6 days straight! Food was legit, service impeccable and the dude playing the guitar and singing was awesome!!!! He played it all! Everything our large group had ordered was muy bueno! Fun place to dine! read more
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This place is fabulously delicious and the customer service is out of this world 10/10 would recommend! I will be back. This is a must go to place , why didn't you start driving yet?!? The green aguachile is out of this world I really enjoyed every bite of every piece of food from this place that went in my mouth. The staff are all very friendly ! Thanks for the great experience! read more
7 years ago
I have been to many restaurants in PV and in Nuevo Vallarta. I can compare restaurants based on quality of food and price. This place has average food for above average prices. We decided to give it a try because of reviews my wife and I read. My wife and I agree that we will not go back to the Barracuda again. Our friend complained that the waiter kept trying to remove his food before he finished his meal. I ordered a margarita to start with. It was very small for the price. My mussel chowder tasted ok, but I have found it inferior to the chowder at home, and we are located far from the sea. The seafood in the chowder was passable at best, and the pieces of mussel tiny. My shrimp tasted good, but I have had much better and much larger shrimp, and at a much better price elsewhere. I don't like giving negative reviews. Maybe the cook or the owners have changed, but this place is not worth going to again. I have attached a picture here, but appearances can give the wrong impression. read more
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5 years ago
On vacation and thank you Yelp for again another amazing recommendation. We had 2 families and we are staying at Vidanta and enjoyed a nice walk along the beach and went to El Barracuda. They were able to seat us right away and the service was exceptional. Everyone in our group loved our food. The tacos, coconut shrimp, and molcajetes and watermelon Margaritas were all amazing. read more
Oh wow. Really really good shrimp tacos. The guacamole was outstanding too. Cute outdoor bar. The waiter brings a giant menu to your table - self standing menu on a sign post. Selection is fair and they seem to focus ona few things so they get them right. I am so @#$& full I could burst and I ate about half or maybe less. read more
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This place is one of my most favorite in Nuevo Vallarta! We first stumbled upon this place years ago when they were brand new and come back every single time we are in town! Best seafood in the area. Every time we get the molcajete. I highly recommend this dish! So flavorful and not a dish that you can find everywhere! This time I tried the grilled octopus while others in my family got the whole red snapper and octopus tacos. All dishes were fantastic! Their drinks are very reasonably priced as well! This place has a great vibe and absolutely delicious seafood. I highly recommend that you try it out! Due to covid, they are only taking cash, just FYI! read more
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5 years ago
The food and staff here are wonderful! They have the coldest beer you can possibly get. The food was super fresh and tasty. We absolutely love this restaurant and will definitely be back next time we visit!! read more
4 years ago
Absolutely delicious. My husband and I shared the Molcajetes and it was so fantastic. The salsas to start were also very tasty! Can not forget the mescalita was also very delicious! They also had a lady non stop making fresh tortillas. Delicious food and amazing service! read more
2 years ago
This has been my favorite restaurant we've eaten at the entire week we've been in Mexico. Which shows as we've come 4 times in a week! We've been 3 times for lunch and once for dinner and literally everything has been amazing. The seafood is the best here and you can't find quality like this anywhere else. We've had the Baja fish tacos, the molajates, the coconut shrimp, octopus salad, watermelon salad, oysters and the poke. Seriously everything was so delicious but if you had to choose get the poke! It was the best poke I've ever had. Although the tacos were super great too and huge hunks of fish. I'll miss this place when we leave Mexico. I tried to convince them to come to California but no luck :( read more
5 years ago
We had heard great things from locals and tourists at the resort and when we cane to El Barracuda for dinner they lived up to all the hype. The place has a great vibe. Background music is hip and modern and mostly instrumental. The service is impeccable without being overdone. Miguel, Rodolfo and David were ALWAYS there when we needed them but not overbearing or interfering with our time. I had the Snapper and the wife had the Mahi Mahi with cilantro sauce. Both were fantastic. Flan for dessert, no cooking fee for our bottle of French wine and a complimentary home made Khalua and Creme finished off an awesome dinner. Prices are very reasonable. Add this place to your list. It's definitely worth it. read more
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We have been coming to El Barracuda for a few years and it never disappoints us. The steak and shrimp tacos are the bomb. The pulpo is the best and always has great service. read more
3 years ago
David and Miguel provided dinner service. I had the poke special and my wife, the steak tacos. Both were nice. Whom am I kidding, the POKE, it's the Best I've ever had. Service was what I strive for. You should certainly request Miguel, as food is just half of the experience. read more
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Finally some good food near Paradise Village! Best meal I've had in Puerto Vallarta area. All the seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. Do yourself a favor and get the Molcajetes. Great as an appetizer to share or entree. Oysters were super fresh as was the red snapper. Bonus: you get some really good card tricks while you're waiting for food. Thought it was going to be hokey, but actually was really entertaining. Great service as well! read more
6 years ago
Amazing! Was staying in Puerto Vallarta and ventured out to Nueva Vallarta for dinner. It's a little dark from the street but Uber knew exactly where to go, table for six and temperature checks when you arrive. Dinner and drinks were absolutely delicious, the service was superb as well!! Originally my wife's drink was a little spicy for her but they doctored it up immediately. I definitely recommend the molcajete to share read more
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