Absolutely fantastic experience, both with the divine food, and the fabulous server Fernando. We will definitely be back while we continue our stay. read more

I've been looking at this place on Yelp for a couple of days. And finally made it down for dinner. We got a great table upstairs with our dog, Jasper, the service and food was excellent. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and I will go back again for sure. read more

Layla's - Megan Jasper and Rick upstairs at Layla's. - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Yelp shows that this place has good food and states that they accept credit cards so we took an Uber down and they're currently cash only.

Found this gem on yelp and it did not disappoint. I had the chili Quiles Roja and it was amazing. The service was really good to read more

Layla's - Laylas - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Excellent little place. It's unassuming in appearance but delightful to visit. I enjoyed the huevoa rancheros. My husband got shrimp and said it was the best shrimp he's ever had. He couldn't stop talking about eating there again because he loved it so much, and he's very particular about his shrimp. With tons of choices in the area, this is one absolutely worth checking out. read more

Love the place good food The owner is so pleasant and nice to talk to. Been there 3 times this week.

This is the little place that can. A wonderful upscale meal at a reasonable price with attentive service. What I liked the most is that it is a smallish place just off the Main Street so it was peaceful. I had a lovely salad with shrimp enchiladas and my dining companion had the asparagus appetizer and soup ( I can't remember the name) The food was very good but a bit salty for our taste. If I came back I would definitely come back because it was that good. read more

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Guacamole was amazing! Our waitress was super nice and our main dish was superb! The hot sauce they provide is absolute fire! Highly recommend! read more

Fresh, authentic, wonderfully delicious food. The Chef/Owner takes pride and care when preparing this food. The Sea Bass, Queso Fundido are my favorite! This is a must do for foid in Puerto Vallarta. A great dining experience. read more

Layla's is completely worth trying. Got on Yelp tonight to find a new place downtown. Convinced my picky eating family to give it a try. Everyone absolutely loved it! Make sure to sit on the top floor outside. Great views and a cool breeze. You'll earn the right to have dessert, because the three flights of stairs is tiring, but so worth it. We had Cruz as our server. Excellent service, and he made great recommendations. We ordered Shrimp and Grits and salad for apps. Then the 4 of us ordered Pork Shank, Shrimp with Hibiscus Mole and Mummy Shrimp. Excellent choices! All around... can't wait to go back. The music they play is from the Woodstock era. Would have preferred something a little more contemporary. Besides that... Layla's is worth its Yelp ratings! read more

We came here for the mole, only to discover it was just a morning thing, but they offered make us some anyways. Great service! We were seated right away and they were very attentive. Would recommend the ribs and enchiladas. The live music was a perfect addition. Will be back as soon as we can! read more

Great food, decent prices, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I had the Chilaquiles and they were delicious.

Layla's get 5 stars in every category. Great menu, presentation and ambiance. Service was excellent. Attentive but not overbearing. All important in a complete experience but meaningless if the food quality wasn't up to par. And it was and then some. I ordered the special Filet and my GF ordered the Sea Bass. We like to share and the two dishes complimented each other perfectly. Simply put they were delicious. I simply can't recommend Layla's highly enough. read more

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We called in our group reservation. Upon arrival we were seated and it took 1.5 hours to get the first round of drinks and a few appetizers. Needless to say they were understaffed & never let us know. Had we been warned we would've been more empathetic and quite honestly gone else where. It was a special occasion dinner that was ruined by their lack of transparency. read more

This is one of our favorite breakfast places for chilaquiles. Talented chef, family-owned, cute (but very limited) outdoor seating. Love it.

We stopped here for dinner. The he decor and seating had 4 levels!. This was very good we had the pasta but a variety on menu. They offered us to eat off lunch or dinner menu. The server was very attentive and we look forward to going back! Good food! read more

Layla's - Pasta dishes - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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Totally amazing!! I had the mummy shrimp (butterflied, stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon!!) and my husband had the pork shank. Do NOT Miss this hidden jewel!! read more

Layla's - Yummmmmm!! Mummy shrimp; butterflied, stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. OMH...fabulous! - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

The food here is pretty good, recommend also the diablo margarita. Getting multiple plates to share is the way to go. The hibiscus mole and coffee pasilla sauces would be great on anything, but put them with shrimp or arrachera and you have a happy table! The mushroom spinach ravioli was excellent! I'd skip the calamari, it's over-fried and doesn't have much flavor. The fried oysters are so-so, maybe try other appetizers like the ribs - they are delicious! Multiple levels inside but not a large place, small patio seating area is nice. read more

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This restaurant has great outdoor space. We sat on the top floor patio (4th floor?) and thoroughly enjoyed the views and nice breeze. Our dinner party was celebrating a birthday and wow what a great choice for doing that. They not only brought out a celebratory shot of tequila for the birthday boy, but the entire patio!!! Yippee! That's what I am talking about. Happy Birthday to everyone! Such fun staff and a nice casual environment. The chef brought out their version of an amuse-bouche and our server was attentive the whole time. We all enjoyed our dinner, I especially loved the pollo asado. The birthday celebration didn't end with the shots though. He was also surprised with a dessert and singing to top off the whole experience. Very reasonably priced and worth a visit while you're in Puerto Vallarta! read more

Raising the bar on dining experience! Yes indeed . Try the palate pleasing tequila shot that include frozen grapefruit. Mmm. Then the fried banana bite that is sweet and savory to get the meal started. The Azteca soup was the most delicious and fresh way to deliver soup to the table. Get it and you will see. Next I received the beautiful tequila shrimp with a rich sauce. While my sweet grubbed on the pork shank. No small bites there! Finishing the meal with a slice of chocolate Bliss and a caffe cocktail over ice was splendidly sinful. We enjoyed lovely conversation with the staff and enjoyed our meal immensely. Ultimately, this small whole in the wall place is a hidden treasure. A simple spot to surprise your taste buds and intrigue your senses waiting for the next course. Give it a try! You will be delighted. Wishing Andrea luck with Seattle. read more

Awesome place! The food here was delicious! We had the sea bass, pork shank, shrimp in mole sauce and the arracherra. All hits with the family. Highly recommend trying!! Little gem!! If you have a chance to stop by, definitely do - no disappointment here :) read more

We asked to be seated on the fourth floor since it had been recommended that we sit there multiple times on Yelp. We were told that there were no floors above the 2nd floor even though we saw stairs leading from the 2nd to the 3rd floor, and we could see the 3rd and 4th floors from the outside of the building. The food and the drinks were really good, but between the lie about there being no floors above the 2nd and the overfamiliarity of the waitstaff, we did not have a good time here. The waitstaff kept on trying to be our "amigo" and tried to upsell us at every opportunity. I ordered the second most expensive dish on the menu (the Salmon) and the waiter incredulously asked why I ordered something that small and if I was on a diet. We will not be back. read more

We did not have reservations but they worked us in. Service was a little slow but very good considering the crowd. I ordered the Pork shank with grilled vegetables and risotto. I would highly recommend this dish. Very tender. I would order it again. read more

I was very disappointed in the food. I had Cilantro Shrimp, and the shell was still on shrimp. The other person had a shrimp dish and also had the same complaint. The service, on the other hand, was impeccable. read more

Wow! We had the opportunity to eat at Layla's tonight and had the best meal of our week long stay here in Puerto Vallarta. We started with the deep fried oysters which were amazing! I could have had a meal of those they were so good. I followed it up with a bowl of the Aztec soup and my husband had the Caesar with a Mexican flair - think deep fried polenta "croutons" and a spicier dressing. Both were fresh and inspired. I took the recommendation of our waiter and went with the Mummy shrimp (shrimp wrapped in bacon with a great sauce similar to a light mole in spice and coloring) and the husband went with the portobello stuffed chicken. We were discussing how it was the best meal we'd had when the owner came by to check on us. She spoke to every table and we were happy to share with her how great the staff and food had been! For dessert I had the chocolate trio which was a rich creamy dessert - we probably should have shared it, but he got the chocolate bread pudding with a coffee ice cream. Both were the perfect finish. Do yourself a favor and have a great meal at Layla's while you're visiting Puerto Vallarta! read more

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Stumbled into this place a few nights ago by complete accident, and fell in love. They have a second story balcony that transports you away from the grit of the street where you can enjoy the food, full bar, and fabulous service. I usually stick to what I know, but this was well worth moving out of my comfort zone. All the staff are gracious and kind. The food is nothing less than AMAZING; delicious, generous portions, and well priced. The atmosphere is relaxing. A real gem! If you go, ask for Daniel; he's the nicest, most genuine server I've ever met. A+++++ Went back last night, and couldn't be happier. Guacamole made fresh at your table to your liking (no cilantro for me). I had steak fajitas the first night, and the Chicken Portobello last night. Their sauces are so good! All the veggies are super fresh, and steamed aldente...perfection! Again, the service was spectacular. Just Go! You won't regret it. read more

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I've been remiss in not writing this earlier. We spent our first week ever in Puerto Vallarta last month to celebrate a birthday and Layla's was the absolute high point. We asked one of the front desk associates at our hotel where she likes to go and she said Layla's. We were seated upstairs and proceeded to order delicious drinks, appetizers, main entrees, and dessert. The food was amazing! Highlights were chicken tamal, THE best tamal I've ever eaten, Shrimp Al Fuego, great margaritas. Rafael, Mario, Arturo, Liz, and Cruz were our wonderful hosts for the evening which concluded with mas tequila and singing. We had a wonderful time! We definitely wanted to return before we left and on our last day there, unfortunately, fell asleep after an afternoon of drinking at the pool. We were not going to make it by closing, late! We called on our way and they graciously waited for us. Mario, the chef extraordinaire, came out and asked what we wanted to eat and we told him whatever he wanted to make. He graced us with mouth watering Aztec Soup, delicious Chicken Asado, and unbelievable Pork Shank. It was one of the best meals I've ever eaten! After more tequila we said our goodbyes and headed out. These wonderful people and the fantastic dinners made our stay in Puerto Vallarta special and I would say not that we made some great new friends to visit, but that we found family there. I would give them 10 stars if I could. read more

Layla's - Pork Shank - Mexican Near Me - Puerto Vallarta, JAL

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It was okay, it was SUPER EXPENSIVE!! and food was mediocre. I went with family and had the falafel and it was very disappointing. Would not go again. Although they did have a lovely guitar player. read more

At Layla's, you will get a 5 star dining experience at 2 star prices. The food is incredible and no detail is spared. I have lived here for 4 years and this is my first time coming. I cannot wait to return. Bravo Layla's! read more

It doesn't get much better (1st visit). The food was all divine. Especially the pork shank which is gargantuan and tender, in sauce that screams to be mopped up with a tortilla. The Devil margarita is exceptional--many places in Vallarta serve a similar drink but this is the best. The paper thin chips with the guacamole are freshly made. The sea bass wonderfully fresh, and perfectly prepared. Everyone is very hospitable. On a nice evening the combination of the breeze and sunset on the patio is stunning. Update - we loved it so much we went back a couple nights later. It was still enjoyable but far below the standard set on our first visit. The sauce on the pork shank was totally different, the devil margaritas were also (they were electric pink and not spicy at all this time). The seafood risotto was quite pedestrian. The service was slow and confused. So I knocked off a star (the first was a 5, the second a 3). I'd still recommend it--we'll visit again and hope they return to top form. read more

Layla's was a perfect way to spend Christmas Eve. Layla's team made last minute accommodations to fit our group's needs. The staff was plenty and made sure we were always taken care. The Azteca soup was incredible and the ribs fell off the bone and were delicious. Actually everything was delicious If you go to Puerto Vallarta you must go to Layla's. Great jobs Layla's! Thanks for making our Christmas Eve dinner so amazing! read more

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A little hole in the wall with delicious food and nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices for what you get. We had the ribs for an appetizer and the sauce was amazing. Pizza for dinner had a crispy crust and a definite good homemade taste to the sauce. I would definitely go here again. read more

This is a lovely restaurant and highly recommend that you sit in the fourth floor terrace. The staff were phenomenal and it was a lovely, laid back evening. The Good The pork shank was amazing! The meat was incredibly tender and was falling off the bone. The sauce was incredibly yummy. I had the Margarita de Diablo which was awesome. The right amount of spice and sweetness. My wife loved the passion fruit martini. She says it had the perfect blend of tartness to sweet ratio. For dinner, she had the Mummy Shrimp. The bacon wrapped shrimp were delicious. The only downside for her was that the cream cheese in the shrimp seemed nonexistent. The guitar player was excellent and enhanced the atmosphere. The Bad The reviews for the Aztec soup raved about it, but we found it to be nothing special. It was tasty, but I think I would try the oysters next time. Also, lack of cream cheese in the Mummy Shrimp. We recommend Layla's and will definitely return on our next visit. read more

It was a nice quite hidden place. We went there for a lunch and the food was fine and the Guacamole was ok. We have seen some other place that have better guacamole. read more

I cannot day enough about this place! Went with friends and it was an experience we will never forget! To start we got the table side guacamole and chips, chicken "lollipops", and sweet ribs, along side their free fried plantain with salsa starter and their pallet cleansing tequila grapefruit sample (more on that below), it was in one word: DELICIOUS. Next came the mummy shrimp (bacon wrapped shrimp), pork shank in adobo sauce, A chicken with apples, and the chefs new special that was duck with apples (forgot the names of the last two, drats! But I hope he adds the new duck plate to the menu). We also got their special two day old grapefruit margarita concoction; I normally hate tequila and grapefruit, but this was phenomenal, so good in fact, I had two! Last but not least: desserts. We had Mexican coffee (GET IT. AMAZING. Best we've ever had, puts all others to shame), cappuccino (very good with cinnamon) and my friends had an americano (great roast on the espresso) to go with the special flan with spiced caramel sauce, the chocolate cake, and a superb lime cheesecake. I could go on and on about the food forever, but none of it disappoints. We all shared bites and all of it was loved. Special points to the flan and the lime cheesecake; it was made by some sort of magic, I swear it! Lastly, and what really made the night; the staff. The owner and his wife (he is also the chef) paid special attention to all the guests, greeting us as we sat down and telling us this was "our restaurant" and making sure we were being taken care of; and came back several times to check in on us! Their humor and warmth really made us feel like they wanted to share their hard work and culinary skills with us. Our waiter was prompt and very hard working; not a single need was not met, including when my husband spilled some of his Red adobo sauce on his shirt and the waiter ran to grab a towel and some club soda (thank you) and a special shout out to the very talented guitar player and singer, his voice is like butter, and his guitar skills are so lovely I could listen for many nights; and to the bartender, whose house margaritas and Mexican coffee made us never want to leave. On another note, we were on the middle balcony, with a lovely view of the church, and they were kind enough to even let us smoke before dessert (Note it was only us and one other table that said it was ok) Sadly, this is our friends last nigh in Mexico, and they absolutely will remember this place as one of the highlights from their trip to PV. We already made our reservation for our last night on Friday (we fly out Saturday) as none of the other restaurants had this level of craft, service, quality, and welcoming atmosphere. We can think of no better place to say good bye to Puerto Vallarta! If the staff reads this, know we all in our group appreciates your hard work and amazing skills. Thank you again! Your friends from Idaho read more

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Went here with a group to celebrate a birthday and haD an awesome time. The staff were incredible and so attentive. Food was very good! I had the molè shrimp and were full of flavor. The Caesar salad was spicy and so good!! I would definitely come back here!! read more

Tucked away just off the north edge of the Malecon, I have to agree with an earlier review - Layla's offers 5 star cuisine at a 2 star price. Relaxed atmosphere; friendly, attentive staff; fresh, thoughtfully prepared food in generous portions. We both ordered from the specials menu and started with fresh guacamole, expertly prepared tables-side and served with the BEST fresh chips I have ever tasted. My husband's margarita was bright with fresh lime juice and his fresh mussels were served with pasta in a lively and complex sauce. My large, double pork chop was perfectly cooked and paired with a rich, sweet sauce combining dates with pasilla peppers -- surprising and very satisfying. NOTE: There is lovely street side seating, but if your party can climb stairs, there may be seating on the breezy fourth floor rooftop. read more

Whoever runs this kitchen knows how to make great tasting entrees. Everything tastes fresh and scratch made. The menu isn't the least bit pretentious. The service was spot and and professional, and again, non-pretentious. I come to Vallarta 1-2x a year. Time to add this to the rotation. read more

excellent service and amazing food. family business and very high quality, great location.

The hidden gem of Puerto Vallarta, OMG, if you don't go to Layla's - you will miss one of the most significant hidden gems of Puerto Vallarta Mexico! The ambiance is simple, the food is 5 star - you have to try their fried oyster appetizer, the tempura asparagus was to die for, and the sticky fall off the bone ribs were outstanding! I dove into the very delicate fried oysters, which were nothing short of scrumptious! The calamari was very delicately fried and again, absolutely scrumptious! We also had the mummy shrimp which is a absolute must-have and you can't miss the sea bass, phenomenal! I absolutely cannot believe that this place is such a Hidden Gem with the food quality as great as it is, I would think they'd have lines out the door all the way down to the malecon! read more