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    Maria Baja

    4.8 (80 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bill S.

    The Mrs. and I had lunch today at Maria Baja. It was an adventure getting there. Yelp had Maria Baja listed on Francisco Rodriguez which is entirely inaccurate. Here is the correct address: Carr. Costera a Barra Navidad 496 Alta Vista, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco You'll see the sign off the side of the road. You can't miss it. If you use Yelp to get there it will take you to an abandoned building on a street that is cut in half by a high rise condo complex. Maria Baja isn't much to look at. It isn't festooned with Mexican decor look a lot of the other taco places. The menu is posted on the wall and seating is ample. Tacos, tostadas, burritos, and poke bowls are some of the many offerings. The Mrs. and I both ordered the Baja Pescado and Baja Camarones tacos. We both enjoyed the shrimp more than the fish. There was just something about the garnish that mingled better with the shrimp than the fish. The Mrs. also ordered the Tostada de Camarones. She loved it. As far as price goes we couldn't have gotten a better deal. Two sodas, four tacos, and one tostada came out to about $20 U.S. dollars including tip. The tacos weren't small so you're not going to leave Maria Baja hungry.

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    Billy V.

    Great find thanks to reviews online! Small side of the road place but great food! I had a mixed Poke Bowl with tuna and shrimp! Big bowl full of fresh things! I may venture back here this week and try another menu item!

    Ried S.

    Very local taco place near Zona Romantica. We had a bit of time finding it, but once there were pleased with the various taco offerings. Sadly they were out of tuna the day we came, but there was still plenty else to try. Menu is written in English on a large board so you can see everything there with ease, though it didn't matter as our waiter spoke fluent english. Prices were incredibly inexpensive. Baja Fish Taco = great, crispy outside with soft, juicy inside Al Pastor Fish = flaky in all the good ways. Porkbelly Chicharron & Shrimp = personal favorite. Loved the fatty pork combining with savory shrimp. Crab tostado = husband ordered this and said it was delicious.

    Multiple sauce options.
    Tom R.

    We love Maria Baja for their authenticity. Went four times when in PV back in Feb 2022 and twice, thus far, on current trip.

    Delicious tacos and their rack of salsas.
    Daniel E.

    This is such a hidden gem. The current address listed on here is wrong, it's behind that - but I already requested for Yelp to change it. The actual address is (Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad #496, Alta Vista, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico). I am so happy I found this spot. Yummy seafood tacos at a very affordable price. Visit this place when you come to Puerto Vallarta. I highly recommend it.

    So many sauces!
    Nancy T.

    It's a a pretty busy street that can be hard to miss, also it's pretty small. The food is so good though! The fish tasted so fresh, definitely some of the best tacos I had in PV! I came here twice during my short visit

    Delicious
    Darren A.

    Absolutely Delicious seafood taco, tostadas. Stuffed ourselves. Great service and well priced. Maria's Baja was recommended to us now we are doing the same. We will be back.

    Salsa sampler
    Phil T.

    This place is outstanding! Located right on the side of the Mismaloya Highway next to Kiosko. It has outdoor seating and a bar around the open kitchen. It is a small place. I'm sure they get busy with how good their food is. We tried a few items: Pork belly chicharons with shrimp aguachiles. It had a nice deep fried crunch texture in a lite and refreshing Serrano paste. Octopus tostada: the octopus was tender and moist. On a generous helping of sliced onions and tomatoes. Baja shrimp taco: this tempura fried shrimp taco with red cabbage has an almost Dijon mustard sauce on it. It was flavorful. Tropical Shrimp tostada: many and shrimp in a lime-based sauce made this dish amazing! Seared tuna taco: a delicious sweet sauce over nice and fresh seared tuna! Agua frescas: pineapple, lime, and jamica.made for a refreshing little cocktail. If you want inexpensive, fresh ingredients, and TONS of flavor, go here before 6 pm!

    First tacos
    Jon B.

    Believe the hype! Came here for lunch after a full day of work and it was truly exceptional. Laid back vibe and personal service . Now the food : anytime they bring out a row of homemade sauces , you know you are in for a treat (8 to be exact). I had the grilled fish tacos and a ceviche tostada. Fresh and very tasty . No beer but they have a store next door so pick up the brew in advance ! I will probably eat here a couple more times during my stay

    The view was nice too
    Kevin C.

    Loved my fish tacos con tocino and the salsas were so interesting! Agua Fresca was also on point

    Rock shrimp tostadas

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    10 months ago

    Closed. No longer at this location. Sad! They served up good eats. Was always cheap eats.

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    Happened to be in the neighborhood and stopped in. It was SO GOOD. I highly recommend the Camarón Roca and Camarón Tropical.

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    Best Fish Tacos we have ever had..amazing! We stumbled upon this place- it's a bit off main tourist areas but safe and well worth it.

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    10/10 must stop if you love fresh seafood tacos. It is very easy if you aren't paying attention.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, pleasant environment, reasonable price, not easy to find. I liked the seafood tacos.

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    Best street tacos and tostadas I've ever had! Amazing sauces to choose from, we definitely be returning!

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    This is a must for amazing and creative fish, shrimp and octopus tacos, ceviche and tostadas.

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Meatball -- smells incredible!!

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

    4.6(816 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    top tier service all around…read more located in the zona romántica, the vibes once you enter this place are hard to beat, we sat upstairs on the roof for a more intimate setting. ordered the red snapper, house guacamole, camarones al mojo de ajo. all choices were delicious, the snapper comes with rice, beans and tortillas of your choice. so much flavor here and they even deboned the fish table side! loved the fried doughnut with ice cream at the end.

    Joe Jack's was a great experience from start to finish…read more I started with the bruschetta, which was easily a 5/5. There is no such thing as too many tomatoes. I honestly could have ordered two. The house-made ricotta was creamy, the tomatoes were fresh and sweet, and the aged balsamic brought everything together perfectly. For my main, I had the Asian noodle salad with grilled shrimp. It was refreshing, light, and full of flavor without feeling heavy. The grapefruit added a bright citrus note, and while I initially thought the candied pecans would be an odd pairing, they worked surprisingly well. My only suggestion would be to remove the shrimp tails to make the dish a little easier to enjoy. I finished with the mango-strawberry almond parfait, which was the perfect ending to the meal. It was light, refreshing, and not overly sweet, making it a great dessert after two flavorful courses. The service throughout the meal was warm and welcoming. I'm still working on my Spanish, and everyone was patient and encouraging, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

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    Tuna Azul - Shrimp Ceviche

    Tuna Azul

    4.7(439 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    10/10! we randomly choose tuna azul as a meet up spot and had heard they have great food. the…read moreservice was amazing & the food was even better.! extremely nice staff, huge portions and a lovely cool interior with great bathrooms ! the garlic shrimp tacos and rock shrimp were to die for. the lobster tacos were the biggest hit for everyone. their fresh raw tuna was so flavorful and beautiful presentation

    We found Tuna Azul on our first visit to Puerto Vallarta and it immediately became a highlight of…read morethe trip. Located just a short walk from our Airbnb, it's perfectly placed for a relaxed dinner after a day of exploring. The room on the second floor was air-conditioned -- a godsend in June's heat -- and made the whole experience far more comfortable. The setting feels casual but thoughtfully executed, with attentive service that never felt intrusive. Drinks: the Tamarind Margarita is a must-order. Tangy, balanced, and truly memorable -- one of the best cocktails we tried during our stay. Food: outstanding. The Tuna Chicharrón taco was superb -- honestly the best taco we had in two days in PV. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The Shrimp Ceviche tostadas were equally excellent: fresh, bright, and well composed. Service: Jesús was a standout. Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable -- he made solid recommendations and kept the evening running smoothly. If you're nearby, do not miss this spot. Great food, fantastic cocktails, and comfortable indoor seating with AC make Tuna Azul an easy top pick in Puerto Vallarta.

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    Pal'mar - Octopus appetizer was very large and tasty!

    Pal'mar

    4.6(116 reviews)
    0.3 km

    Palmar Seafood is a hip, modern restaurant serving creative takes on Mexican seafood dishes. We…read morestarted with the Ten Ten Pie, which was guacamole topped with cranberries, parsley, sesame seeds, cheese, and pork cracklings, along with tortilla chips on the side for dipping. One of their most iconic dishes was El Kraken, a whole small octopus, grilled and served with potatoes and tzatziki. From the taco menu, the Tres con Todo were three "tuna al pastor" tacos made of cubes of tuna with pineapple, sprouts, radish, and creamy avocado on two fried tacos--creative, but nothing too outstanding flavorwise. We continued with the Pal'Mito salad, made of hearts of palm, sundried tomatoes, avocado, spinach, bacon, and seared tuna. The Churrasco de Salmon was a perfectly tender salmon filet topped with a cream sauce and served with plantain puree and grilled corn on the cob. Finally, the Pesca del Dia was a fillet of snapper topped with mussels in pesto sauce and served over plantain puree--super tasty, though the pesto definitely overwhelmed any other flavors in this dish. Overall, the food here was all delicious and beautifully plated. The flavors were bold, the prices reasonable, and the service was super friendly too!

    A friend told us to come here for their oysters, sadly on the day we went, there were no oysters…read more But that's okay, after going through the Yelp pictures and reviews, fellow yelpers highly recommends their el kraken (the octopus)! It turned out to be the highlight of our meal! It was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Not overcooked at all. It was delicious! Also their bone marrow appetizer was pretty tasty as well. Their ceviche was just ok. I've had better ceviches in Mexico. There were too much veggies in it in my opinions. If you are in the area, it is worth checking out! Come for their octopus!

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    El Dorado Restaurant - Crab cake

    El Dorado Restaurant

    4.4(487 reviews)
    0.5 km
    $$

    Terrible experience for such an expensive ($300 for a family of four) meal. My children are both…read moreunder 12 years old. We made reservations for 7:30pm. Everything started off great, but then as the evening went on things really turned sour and disappointing! We were offered a table on the beach. When we sat down, there were people using the public part, which is totally ok, but many of them were smoking marijuana, which was a factor that also ruined our experience. My children do not need to be around that when dining. If the restaurant knows the beach crowd is rowdy that's fine! Just warn us! Then as the night went on, a man and woman started fighting and wound up ripping each others clothes off. I and a few other attendees had to be the ones to get involved! No police presence at all. We did not finish our meal as it felt unsafe when they were fighting. We left our steaks and drinks half finished. There was no offer of a partial refund at all. "Oh that's a public part of the beach" is all they could say. What a waste. My children were exposed to this, we did not finish our food or drinks, and still had to pay the full $300 tab. Aside from this, the food was OKOKOK. MID-tier at best! Steak ($1,100 pesos) was tough. Tuna Poke was a terrible attempt and not tender at all. Oysters were extremely salty (not handled properly). AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Server was cool, and funny, he gets the 1 star, but management is terrible and unfriendly. Refuse to accept accountability or to offer ways to make amends. GO ELSEWHERE!

    This is always our go-to restaurant for sunset dinner on our first night in Puerto Vallarta…read more Consistently great service, delicious food and drinks, and a view that can't be beat. Our condo rental included a complimentary breakfast voucher good at El Dorado for each day of our stay. The breakfast and location on the beach is a perfect way to kick-off the morning. Also, I have to give a huge shout-out to the manager of the restaurant. He's amazing and always greets us with a smile and kind words. When we arrived toward the end of breakfast service today, they weren't able to accommodate us due to a large party they were setting up for. Rather than turn us away, the manager walked us to the restaurant next door and asked them to honor our vouchers. Now that's how you do it!. Stellar service!! We keep coming back here year after year and can highly recommend El Dorado!

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