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    El Brujo Vallarta

    4.5 (137 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Savanna B.

    Total hidden gem a bit off the well worn PV tourist trail. The service was great and the restaurant was pretty cool inside. Our only complaint was that it was really loud inside due to the fact that another table was treating the place like their private living room, but that wasn't the restaurant's fault. The drinks were tasty, but I wish I would've noticed their specialty cocktails before ordering a go to margarita because I had one for my second drink and it was outstanding. The three salsas that came before the meal were good, especially the pico. We shared the shrimp fajitas, which were so flavorful that I didn't need to douse them with salsa like I normally do. We also had the Aztec mocajete- seriously so good. We didn't try dessert- last nights special was flan- because we were stuffed and taking a togo box at the end.

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    Karmela G.

    El Brujo is a staple for my family and I whenever we visit PV! The service, food and ambiance are all top notch. Huge thanks to Efren and Luis for being so attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back again soon!

    Taco with stuffed cheese and shrimp
    Benjamin H.

    Friendly service, great ceviche! Only reason for 4 stars is the ambiance... could be a better vibe. Not sure if I'd go back I'd probably go down to the beach but I recommend this place if u are hungry and close by!

    Natalie N.

    Have been here twice and will continue to come back! We love the molcajetes and my fiance loves the Marlin burrito. Service is always excellent!

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    Maria P.

    Good food and great service! Efren did a great job for us. Definitely we will come back again!

    Wayne S.

    Made time in our trip to visit an old favorite El Bruno for lunch today. The lunch started with their house made Tortilla chips accompanied by a hot and a mild house made salsa along with a tomato salsa. Our party ordered Margarita's including a strawberry, mango and my favorite the Cadillac. All of the above set the stage for their incredible fajita choices. Between the four of us we had two chicken and two shrimp fajitas. We could easily got by with one order of each. The picture below shows them firing up the portable grill to add sizzle to the shrimp and chicken. The overall lunch was a highlight of our trip to this point. El Brujo usually has people lined up to get in as the evening progresses so it is a nice surprise to find it much quieter in the afternoon. I am sure we will continue to include El Brujo in our itinerary during any trips to Puerto Vallarta.

    Shrimp Fajita
    Keith L.

    Wow El Brujo came recommended to us by our hotel and it did NOT disappoint. This modest restaurant is situated a little bit farther from the more touristy areas like the Malecon, but it's worth the short trip to enjoy their rich Mexican cuisine. The main dish here was the shrimp fajitas, and it's probably the best I've ever had. The intensity of shrimp flavour clearly shows they've used only quality ingredients in preparing this dish, and it is marinated and flavoured with so many incredible spices and herbs that made my tastebuds sing with every bite. They finish the fajita with a bit of tequila to flambe the dish tableside, which just amps up the flavours here. All this was served with fresh hot tortillas that perfectly complement every bit of the dish. If you do choose to come to El Brujo, you must get this dish! They also served us some complimentary chips and salsa, and we ordered a ceviche tostada per person but it was nothing to write home about. Our waiter was very friendly and we just brief chitchat and learned more about what made the fajitas so delicious.

    C P.

    We were in PV for only four nights but after one night at El Brujo, we needed to go again. Both nights we had Rafael (?) as our server and it was obvious that he loved his job. Never have we seen someone so happy, pleasant, and so attentive. The food was wonderful as well. I had the chicken fajitas both times and they were the best I have ever had. This wonderful place is away from the touristy areas and a hidden gem. I hope this business thrives because it is one of the best dining experiences we have had in PV. Thank you!

    Limeade
    Maria S.

    A guy at the hotel I'm staying at recommended this place. I wasn't crazy about how dark it is but the food made up for it. I ordered a limeade. It's about $2 USD and comes in a big glass. They serve complimentary chips and pico de gallo. The music playing was from the Dominican Juan Luis Guerra. I didn't try the pico because it looked like it was loaded with jalapeños. I'm not a big eater so ordered the fried cheese with shrimp. It's like a taco and served with a delicious salsa. I loved it. The tortilla tasted homemade. I hope I get the chance to return during this trip.

    Fajitas
    Neil A.

    Such good food. The beef and shrimp fajitas with guac was amazing. The waiters were so happy and funny, honestly

    Santa Cruz

    Great food! The service was phenomenal. Rafa was our server and he's just a gem! Everybody was helpful and gracious. The seafood on the menu are amazing!

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    An established restaurant for many years. Service is polite. Credit cards. Full bar. Known for their seafood.

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    Food was fine, not great. We were the only ones in the restaurant. Over-priced. Not worth a special trip, but ok

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    “The food was so delicious, and the service by Luis, Efren and Rafael was impeccable.”

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    Sonorita

    Sonorita

    4.6(276 reviews)
    0.7 km

    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.

    I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty…read moredisappointing. 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.

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    Their salsas are legit

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    El Brujo Vallarta - mexican - Updated September 2026

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