We stopped here right after the airport, ive been dying to try Marlin tacos for awhile. The space…read moreitself is small for larger groups (we had 12) but actually the staff accomidated us SO well! The menu is pretty small, but each thing we had was delicious. It was a great way to start off our trip!

CASH ONLY! As you exit the Puerta Vallarta airport, go…read moreoutside and turn left and proceed to walk over the pedestrian bridge to the other side of the highway. From there the taxis and Ubers are much cheaper and Tacon de Marlin is waiting there to feed you. This "famous" hole in the wall type restaurant is at the foot of the pedestrian bridge and has two smallish indoor dining rooms. CASH ONLY! I ordered the marlin burrito for $155 mxn. First to arrive was a small bowl of salad without the lettuce. It was cut veggies slathered in a sauce and was quite good. About 10 minutes later the burrito appeared. It was halved and large in size. Taste wise it was very good made with fresh Marlin (a PV specialty). Along with a generous amount of fish it also had lettuce and tomato and I enjoyed it. If you are arriving or departing near a meal time, this is a very good choice to grab a bite and is far better than you will find inside the airport. CASH ONLY! P.S. Tacon de Marlin has a second location located in the 5 de Diciembre neighborhood too.

There are places that simply serve food--and then there are places that become part of your story…read more Pepe's Tacos is exactly that for me. Having come here since I was 10 years old, this iconic taquería isn't just a local favorite--it's a timeless institution that continues to define what truly exceptional tacos should be. Since 1987, Pepe's has built a reputation that extends far beyond Puerto Vallarta, and one visit is all it takes to understand why. The star of the show--their legendary tacos al pastor--is nothing short of extraordinary. The pork is expertly marinated and cooked to perfection, resulting in meat that is incredibly juicy, tender, and bursting with deep, savory flavor. Each slice is carved with precision and layered onto warm tortillas, creating a perfect foundation for what comes next. What truly elevates these tacos is the balance of toppings. The sweetness of the pineapple and the sharpness of the fresh onions cut through the richness of the meat beautifully, enhancing every bite with contrast and complexity. It's a masterclass in simplicity done right--every ingredient playing its role to perfection. Beyond the food, the experience itself is just as memorable. The service is impressively fast and efficient, especially considering how popular this spot is, and there's an undeniable energy in the air that makes it feel alive at all hours. It's the kind of place you can count on for a late-night bite, where the atmosphere is casual, vibrant, and always welcoming. Pepe's Tacos isn't about reinvention or trend--it's about consistency, tradition, and delivering excellence time and time again. Decades later, it still holds its place as one of the best taco spots in Puerto Vallarta, and for good reason. Some things never change--and when they're this good, they absolutely shouldn't.

Thirty five years in the game and Pepe's runs like a well oiled machine. The dining room is its own…read moreecosystem, a natural choreography of service where everything flows without friction. Out front, the trompo spins over charcoal fire, hand turned, on display to the street. The man at the blade is a performer, part craftsman, part showman. He hones his knife between razor thin shavings of al pastor, then in a reflexive flourish nips the pineapple crowning the meat, sending a sliver flying only to catch it with a tortilla. It is theater, but it is also instinct. Inside, the crowd looks like the United Nations. A tour group from India next to a Dutch family with half a dozen kids in tow, the Canadians eye the Americans with deserved suspicion, and a few locals whose plates are piled high while tourists settle for modest portions. It is the natural order of things, and nobody complains. The charcoal scent in the meat makes clear this is al pastor's intended preparation. I have never had the pleasure of eating from a coal fired trompo before, and it is instantly apparent that this is the way it was meant to be. Someday, somehow, I will rig one of these up, because I need this in my life. Pepe's is not just a taco shop. It is a master class in tradition, theater, and flavor, with a dining room that feels like the world gathered around one spit.

Food was delish, lively, very reasonably priced. Would come back…read more Would have been five stars but difficult to hear across table.

Great place in the marina! Very fast and friendly service. Don't be afraid if there's a line - they…read morewill get you in! Chips and salsa and hot sauce were amazing! We had the chicken fajitas and the flavors were authentic. Don't hesitate to ask for extra limes - they are perfect in PV! On Thursday's they have shops/art walk in the evening so do some strolling, shopping, and eating!

Forget the marina strip gloss. This is where the real PV flavor lives. The fried snapper came…read morewhole, head on, skin blistered crisp, flesh tender and sweet, laid out with house salsa, two sides, and corn tortillas that made every bite feel like a ritual. Best meal I had in Puerto Vallarta, no contest. This is not a tourist trap. It is a locals joint, and you feel it the second you walk in. No pretense, just immediate welcome, like you have been coming here for years. And then the kicker: eight bottles of hot sauce lined up like a tasting flight. That is not garnish, that is a flex. I grinned like a kid in a candy store, dialing in heat levels bite by bite. If you want polished resort dining, stay on the strip. If you want the kind of seafood that makes you remember why you travel, whole fish, fire, salsa, and a table that feels like it belongs to you, Mariscos 8 Tostada is the move. Grab a cold beer, order the snapper, line up the sauces, and prove you belong.

Great fish ceviche tostadas and shrimp cocktails. Place gets packed quick, great location, and…read moregreat service. They also have a full bar.

From start to finish the service was top tier. We were seated at a nice booth outside…read more The server recommend drinks and apps. Definitely try the queso with the ribeye. It's amazing! We shared a ribeye cap with potatoes and wild mushrooms. Definitely a must try! I highly recommend the chimichurri sauce. They end your meal with a passion fruit sorbet which was a nice touch! Looking for a good vibe, good food, and great service. This is your place!

One if the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta! We always love coming here during our trips and…read morealways have a great experience. Service is always top tier and food is incredible. We had an amazing experience with Edie and Victor! They were super attentive and sweet.

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.

Puerto Vallarta was one of our port stops during our Mexican Riviera cruise. After an excursion we…read moredecided to walk around the town to find a local taco restaurant when we stumbled upon Taquitos Roque on a little corner. It smelled delicious. We kept walking just to see what else there was when we decided to go back and check this little spot out. Boy an I glad we did. They have room for either indoor or patio seating and because of such beautiful weather we decided on the patio. From the moment we walked in I noticed two ladies in the from making tortillas from scratch. I already knew we were in for a treat with homemade tortillas. I went with one carne asada taco, one al pastor, and one rib(costillas) tacos with cheese. Wow the flavors were spectacular and then they had three different salsas you could top it with as well as some pico de gallo. They were the best street/homemade tacos I've ever had. The salsas were also very well made and had great flavor. If you're on the fence of doing a taco with cheese I highly recommend it. It gave it just a little a extra flavor and delicious experience lol. Check them out for some amazing tacos in Puerto Vallarta. The service is quick and the staff is very friendly.

Ambiance: Divey and casual. Traditional taqueria style…read more Cleanliness: The outdoor patio is well cleaned despite constant turn over. Taste: Amazing flavour! I am not a fan of chorizo and tried it here and loved it. It is not greasy at all and cooked to perfection. My favourite was the steak tacos - so tender! Service: Great and friendly service. Overall: What can I say? This is the 2nd time I visited in 3 days. I just can't stay away. Español: Ambiente: alegre e informal. Estilo taquería tradicional. Limpieza: El patio exterior está bien limpio a pesar de la constante renovación. Sabor: ¡Sabor increíble! No soy fanático del chorizo, lo probé aquí y me encantó. No es nada grasoso y está cocinado a la perfección. Mi favorito eran los tacos de carne, ¡qué tiernos! Servicio: Excelente y amable servicio. En general: ¿Qué puedo decir? Esta es la segunda vez que visito en 3 días. Simplemente no puedo mantenerme alejado.

I went on a little self-led tour de tacos in Puerto Vallarta last night and made a few stops with…read moreEl Carboncito being one of them. Upon walking in, I immediately had a sense of Deja vu and knew I had been there before, which should have been my first warning since I usually have a good memory for places I've been and enjoyed. It's open (only) late and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The woman working was reasonably nice but nothing to write home about. Unfortunately they didn't have any Al pastor when I went but I ordered a chorizo and an arrechera, both $25 pesos a pop. The chorizo was more like a chopped up hot dog and I found the arrechera to be very dry. Neither taco had a lot of meat. The tortilla was unexciting and under-grilled. The salsa was excellent however. I wouldn't go back - there are so many excellent tacos in the area at or around the same price.

The best al pastor tacos, so yummy! Seating is limited, so go early. I would order a few, there…read morewill be a line. What are al pastor tacos? Al pastor are a beloved Mexican street food featuring thinly sliced, marinated pork. The pork is carved off the spit directly into corn tortillas and topped with fresh pineapple, onions, and cilantro. Definitely going back for more! @norivedanaturals

Food was amazing. We stayed at the Marriott which is…read moreprobably a 20 minute walk but the taxi ride was about 5 minutes. I had menudo which hit the spot perfectly. The breakfast dishes are the best. We came back 3 days in a row.

Walking down the marina looking for a good breakfast place and saw the menu noticed the restaurant…read morewas full of guests so decided to give it a try. We are happy we did! Delicious Mexican dishes at a great price

Cash only. Bring pesos. Food was great! Battered shrimp…read moretacos, grilled shrimp tacos, Mahi Mahi fajitas, steak tacos and shredded beef enchiladas with red and green sauce. Guacamole was great, too. (We took a taxi from VidantaWorld. You can get the taxi at the resort and Uber back).

Lots of big tables for large parties. Reservations are highly encouraged or else prepare to wait an…read morehour or so. For the area, this place really caters to tourist taste palates. If you are feeling homesick regarding food, this place has got your back. If you're looking for fully authentic, then maybe try a different place. Service was very good, very friendly waiters, live music and the singer was excellent! Really impressive. The jumbo shrimps are the size of your head! Drinks were Ok - not as strong as other places. It's expensive for what you get but again, it's all what you're in the mood for.