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    Mariscos El Güero

    4.5 (162 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp taco
    Jenn S.

    Cheap, good eats. Indoor seating with an open-air feel. I got there shortly before a mariachi band playing right outside, but to the diners, was finishing up. I got the fish ceviche tostada, a grilled fish and a shrimp taco and flan. There were different hot sauces on the table. It was all fresh and delicious. The server was attentive.

    Danielle P.

    Whewww the food was absolutely amazing! We did a nightime foodie tour while visiting in Puerto Vallarta, it was a good decision. We walked around abit before startin the tour, the place is really lovely and clean. I really enjoyed all the lovely murals, they tell some history the place. Service was great and professional. There are no windows, which I thought was pretty cool. Once our group showed up, we enjoyed a yummy fish fried taco and ceviche, with some hot seasoning. I would return for dinner in the near future. This was a perfect tour booked thru Viator. @noirvedanaturals

    Best hot sauce EVER!
    Brooke W.

    I LOVE Mariscos El Guero! They have my all time favorite hot sauce! It is like nothing I (or you) have tasted before. I actually flew in a day early and contacted Cecilia the owner a month prior to ensure they had 10 bottles I could buy to bring back with me! Their food is excellent. The service is always friendly and attentive. Their Cello Rojo's (Mexican Red Beers) are also delicious and you can get them to go!

    Ceviche tostada, marlin tostada, mixed seafood tostada.
    Marc B.

    What a gem! This is a family owned and operated restaurant and they take. Are in what they serve. Don't miss the Vallarta style ceviche tostada (only 22 pesos!), it is incredible. I'd also recommend the mixed seafood quesadilla and if you like smoked marlin this is the place to get it. Great food, great service, and a very cute accesible location.

    Chad C.

    Fish, fish, and more fish. Great fish tacos and ceviche. Looking for a quick bit this might be the place. Service is fast. Good hole in the wall. We stopped here on a taco tour and they served ceviche.

    Billy L.

    This restaurant was established in 1989. They started as a food cart and now they are a fully operating taco restaurant. They pride themselves with seafood tacos. The Mahi Mahi cevechi was really good

    Shrimp ceviche
    Deb W.

    Place is great. It's clean. They had English and Spanish menus. Ordered platter of shrimp ceviche, octopus tostadas, garlic shrimp, lemonade. Luckily we got our food before the mad lunch rush of people. The shrimp ceviche had great flavor. It was better than the octopus. The octopus was cooked properly, but packed flavor. The garlic shrimp was good. The rice was good after mixing it with the garlic sauce from the shrimp. The bathroom was clean and they have a sink outside as well which is handy in case a long line for the individual bathrooms. Definitely go back if around.

    Fried red snapper & grilled shrimp
    Ngan N.

    This place was so good, I went there twice during my short visit to PV. It was my first and last meal in PV! They have both Spanish and English menu. The server we got the first time was friendly, the second time was a little more offhanded. However, food was amazing. We got the shrimp ceviche, octopus ajillo style, and fried red snapper (twice), octopus ceviche, and grilled shrimp. Fried red snapper is a MUST try. I also really enjoyed the shrimp ceviche. Everything tasted fresh and so flavorful. Pricing was also fair, but make sure you have cash on you since it's cash only. Can't wait to go back here next time I'm in PV!

    Pescado Tostada
    Russ L.

    Authentic Mexican Seafood Restaurant tucked away off the beaten tourist path. It is always a good sign when you see locals eating there. Fresh Shrimp And Fish Tostada. Generous portions. The Caldo de Mariscos is excellent, and very flavorful. Service is a delight. The restaurant is small and it does get busy and packed for dinner time.

    Shrimp tacos before toppings
    Alexa D.

    This was our first stop in Puerto Vallarta and we came back several more times! This spot had tons of space inside and a nice set of fans running to cool you down. The waiters were kind and were knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and spice levels. I got shrimp tacos and ceviche and they both had incredible flavor and texture. Their salsa variety is unmatched and delicious. My boyfriend got the bacon wrapped shrimp and was raving about it the whole trip. Definitely a great place to stop for lunch!

    Garlic shrimp
    Emily H.

    Muy americanizado. No tiene sazón Mexicano y está caro. Encuentren otro restaurante si quieren seafood. Don't recommend. There are surely better options for seafood in the area, but it this is not one. Very Americanized, lacks flavor and Mexican flare, and pricey considering the poor quality!

    Joe B.

    Been here last time we came and of course had to come again. Did not disappoint. First time we came was at lunch, a lot slower and not as many people, big change coming here at dinner when place is packed. We loved both experiences and got fresh delicious seafood at a reasonable (for tourist) price. Snapper was so good, we got both kinds and can't decide what was better. Will be back again and again... My only little complaint is we ordered the regular snapper but they were out so they did just charge us for larger fish. Would have been nice if they would have just honored the first price but in their defense they did tell us first.

    SO GOOD!! Wowza
    Stephen D.

    Do not sleep on this place when you visit PV!! I'm writing this review from the restaurant because this place is that great. We came here for a light lunch during our beach and spa day in town, and somehow the cheapest lunch during our 7-day Mexico trip was also the tastiest!! I ordered 2 fish tacos and 1 shrimp, and each was just 32 pesos ($1.87 each USD.) The seafood was all flavorful, with the grilled fish moist and juicy and the fried fish/shrimp each the right amount of crunchy. I usually find food in Mexico to be a little salty for me, but these were perfectly flavored and complimented with fresh sides: sauces, fresh salsa, and veggies. The staff was also really friendly and offered to speak to us in Spanish or English. Our waiter was super approachable and the team brought out the food within just 10 min of ordering on a Friday. Be sure to check this place out, BRING CASH, and enjoy!!

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    The best seafood prices and delicious whole red snapper!!! I definitely recommend! Cool locals place.

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    Amazing food and service, of all I tried there I would recommend the marlin stuffed jalapeno taco, crazy good.

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    Pancho's Takos - Al pastor This plate is sooo loaded we had to quickly plan our strategy to tackle it!

    Pancho's Takos

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 km
    $

    most legit bites you'll have in this entire area!…read more if you arrive after 8pm on any given night, there will be a line but the wait is so worth it! must get the guacamole, tacos el pastor and the agua de jamaica is top tier and not bragged about enough, add some lime for an extra kick!! this hole in the wall is in the middle of all the bustle in zona romántica and sitting outside only adds to the experience!

    If you visit Puerto Vallarta and venture into Zona Romantica for the first time, I highly recommend…read moretrying this taco stand. While the wait can be a bit unpredictable, it's usually not too long, especially during the summer. However, if you visit in the winter, it can take a while. The food here is reasonably priced and the portions are generous. The only thing that confuses me is the fruit water of the day. The cups are incredibly small, and for 30 pesos, I expected more. I've noticed that some tables have their water refilled, while others have been changed. I'm not sure if this is a policy or just a coincidence. The service is okay, but nothing extraordinary. They have a limited number of tables and don't have air conditioning, so it can get quite hot inside and outside. However, you're here to eat and go, so don't expect a sit-down experience. One important thing to note is that they only accept cash. So, make sure to bring some pesos with you.

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    Pancho's Takos - Al Pastor - the star of the show! Beware! It is very loaded! I can usually eat 6-8 tacos, and I can only eat 4 of these!

    Al Pastor - the star of the show! Beware! It is very loaded! I can usually eat 6-8 tacos, and I can only eat 4 of these!

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    Al pastor

    Sonorita

    Sonorita

    4.6(275 reviews)
    0.2 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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