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    El Malecón

    3.3 (16 reviews)

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    Andres A.

    A really live section of Puerto Vallarta. You can find anything here, from bats, restaurants, high end shops to souvenir shops. This boardwalk is a real vibe. We really enjoyed our time here, lots of fun. Make sure you have your negotiating skills ready. You can hale a better price in just about every shop. We loved our time there.

    Joe B.

    This seafood place in town where the Melecon starts is not worth going to in a town full of great seafood. A long time ago I remember having a nice meal here with friends, either my memory is wrong or things have changed. First this now seems to be part times sales sales pitch and bad restaurant that will try to overcharge you if you order fresh fish by the gram or kilo. Judging from the front of the place it is hard to tell if this little office is a time share sales or the host part where you usually get sent to a table. As soon as we were seated we were chatted up by a woman that seemed like host but we quickly realized she wanted us to see some property. After we ordered she was back and then back again with her "boss" at end of meal. Getting a sales pitch while eating overpriced average food was not my idea of a fun evening. What is does have going for it is nice beach and cute cats that run around. Food was underwhelming for the price. We do expect higher prices at places like this but we also hope to have good food along with it and not to be pestered.

    Restaurante El Malecón - entrance (when it was closed)
    Dave B.

    We had beer and nachos. The nachos were: chips, cheese, refritos, and the most boring salsa ever. We see no reason to return. + Beach seating under a canopy. + Colorful table cloth. - Paper napkins. - Cash only. -- A truly obnoxious guitar player and "singer" who said "fuck" a lot. $150 for beers and nachos for 2.

    Bevmo G.

    Beachfront, casual restaurant with friendly staff. Fresh seafood, nice views, reasonable prices.

    Surf and Turf
    Darla M.

    AMAZING FOOD! Surf and Turf comes with a piece of arrenchera, small lobster tail and shrimp for $20 USD! It also came with rice, veggies and garlic bread. Service was great and also a great view of the ocean.

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    7 years ago

    Food is not great. Ordered shrimp ceviche and brought fish instead. Order mahi mahi and it did not taste like mahi mahi. Dissapointed.

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    Review Highlights - El Malecón

    Unfortunately, we had already eaten and were just looking for a quick drink and snack, but the michelada did not disappoint.

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    Tuna Azul - Shrimp Ceviche

    Tuna Azul

    4.7(438 reviews)
    1.6 km
    $$

    So good we went twice! The tuna Classico, camarones cucarasha, camarones aguachile, all amazing!…read moreThe staff are very tentative and friendly, place is clean. I only took a pic of the tuna because we ate everything so fast!

    Food was fresh and tasty, I got Alfredo pasta with shrimp and the size of the shrimps were really…read moregood and juicy, service was really good as our drinks and food arrived in a timely manner. However, as me and my friends (it was 4 of us) were leaving the restaurant, our waiter chased us down claiming we did not tip enough. Here's a note from my friend detailing more of what happened: "It was 150 pesos which is a little more than 10% of the total. In Mexico, 10% is completely customary, especially for tourist. Locals will give even less and typically leave only about 50 pesos. I don't know if he was expecting for us to give him more just because we're used to giving 15 or even 20% at a time but I always do at least 10. If it's one of the really nice restaurants where they take care of absolutely everything then I do get more than that but this was just a normal place And I did fold the bills because I clipped it into the checkbook, so there is a chance he thought it was just 50. But to flip out and say it's not enough that he deserves more or just to take it away is crazy in my opinion." We may return, but this really turned a perfect visit into a not so great one in the end. The 3/5 is for food and service, would've been 5/5 had we not been stopped as we were leaving for not "tipping enough".

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Mixed paella

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

    4.7(534 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    I went to Barcelona Tapas each time I visit Puerto Vallarta. I made reservations for 6:30, so I…read morecould experience the sunset. It did not disappoint. It is outdoor seating. I was placed by the glass for the view. (It can be requested, but not expected.) The martinis were great. I got the fried goat cheese and the ham & chicken croquettes. My party of 3 went to just me, so that was enough. It would have been nice to try some other things, but it was my last night in PV and what I got was satisfying. Live music was playing throughout my evening. First, just a guitarist and then, 2 others joined him. Great vibe and wonderful food. Just right for my last night.

    This was my favorite place in Puerto Vallarta! The view, the ambience, the service, the food, they…read morehave it all here! We came here as a party of 4 for my friend's 40th birthday around 6:30 and caught the most amazing sunset. They had a professional photographer take a complimentary photo for us. The service was impeccable, so welcoming and sweet! All of our dishes were so good. We ordered: octopus, seafood croquette, egg potato, potatoes brava, asparagus, white sangria. The octopus was so tender (maybe the best octopus dish that I've had) and the seafood croquette just melts in your mouth. There was not a dish that I did not like. For dessert we got the orange flan which was so yummy and delightful. and the chocolate lava cake. The sunset view was gorgeous! And the price was very reasonable - we got drinks, dinner and dessert, and the total came out to be $44 per person. I hope to be back!

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - The view, Sunset at Christmas Eve 2023

    The view, Sunset at Christmas Eve 2023

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    Saffron rice with seafood

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Stunning view of the city.

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    Stunning view of the city.

    El Malecón - mexican - Updated June 2026

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