Chill beach bar with a cool vibe and great music. Mala Suerte is a speakeasy type bar that is so…read moremuch fun to hang out in. The bar is open air, on the water, with beautiful views. At night they have a roaring bonfire, I suggest sitting in the chairs around it with your friends. Cocktails are top quality, and the mezcal selection is great. Prices are very reasonable for Punta Mita.

We went on a non-weekend night without a reservation and were able to grab a table at around 8pm. I…read morewould suggest a reservation on the weekends though if you want a table. Super cool spot - love the open roof. It can definitely get a little loud with the music, so just something to keep in mind depending on what you are looking for. It's definitely the best spot for great cocktails in PV though. Pricier than some other bars, but better options for mixed drinks. Friendly, patiently staff who know their stuff, and for those who worry about this - staff spoke good English. We will definitely be back next time we visit PV!

Fantastic find while spending the week in Puerta Vallarta. After the Dia Los Muertos festivities I…read morewas on the hunt for a good cocktail / speakeasy. El Colibri was highly rated and close by, so the group made our way. Very much tucked away, unassuming with awesome low-lighting, El Colibri was just what the dr ordered. A cozy, smaller bar, with excellent drinks and awesome service. I chatted with the bartender about their well curated drink list and the drinks were perfect. Would be awesome for a date night or just a good contrast to the party scene in the malecon. Add this to your bucket list of to-do's while in PV!

Note - name has changed to "Cocotiki. Nicely presented…read morebeef quesadillas (no tacos on menu...what!?). Lots of meat, though a bit chewy. We were served on the beach under their yellow umbrellas. Beers were cold, service was great. Relaxing environment with a chill island vibe.

Beachside bars line the shore in Yelapa, a village south of Puerto Vallarta known for peaceful…read moreliving and a beautiful waterfall. We laid under an umbrella 15 feet from the water and enjoyed the beauty of the course-grained sand and crystal blue waters of Yelapa beach. Guacamole was a little long on lime and a little short on salt. But it's hard to be dissatisfied when the ingredients are this fresh. Mexican salsa here (the equivalent of pico de Gallo in the US) was the spiciest of anywhere we tried. GF ordered a Bloody Mary and Piña Colada that we're solid but not remarkable. Service was typically attentive for this area. Honestly, we would have been happy with anything from good to great because the beach is so beautiful. A rain storm blew in to the south while we sat here. Pretty great.

5 stars for the views and ambience, 4 stars for the food We…read morestopped here on our hike to los animas and back as we heard it was good and it was nice to stop on the hike here instead of eating in the touristy los animas area. The view and vibe was so relaxing! I could have sat here for hours, but we had a hike to finish. Note we came on a Friday at 2pm and there were not many people here, so it was extra relaxing. Food: Chicken, broccoli, flatbread: delicious blend of flavors with a lemony white bean spread and the pomegranate seeds. This stood out as a favorite dish in PV. Shrimp: We ordered the shrimp on the waiter's recommendation and it was not our favorite. The sauce lacked acidity and flavor and it was messy to peal the shrimp. Ceviche: made in the regular ceviche style (not ground like Vallarta style), this was very tasty! Recommend. Prices: definitely a pricey lunch. We got one drink and 3 food items for about $90 usd. But you are definitely paying for the vibe and fresh ingredients on a secluded beach. We loved the atmosphere and would return!

This place is an absolute gem! I truly don't understand why it has negative reviews because it's…read moreone of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. We like going to places where we're comfortable and can truly enjoy vacation with good service, good food and a nice views and this place checked off every bit of our list. Only accessible by boat makes it ex inclusive, a beautiful private beach, much nicer than most beaches in Puerto Vallarta. The little houses are all gorgeous nestled in the jungle with every comfort you may need. No, you don't have AC but you have a fan and a beautiful private beach and that is all you need. Everyone who works here was amazing, we went right after a tropical storm and they had a lot of things they had to work around and they did everything possible to make sure we were taken care of. the food and drinks were delicious and fresh, the massages were great and Mateo was absolutely amazing at making sure we were comfortable. The beach club on Saturday was so much fun, there are other beaches you can walk to and waterfalls you can hike too. Just bring a good attitude and check this place out.

This is one of our favorite spots for nightlife in Sayulita. Located just steps away from the…read morebeach, Lucid is a small club with a huge vibe! Great drinks, fantastic happy hour prices, and local live music or a DJ most weekends. Thurs - Sat, they have this awesome guy Chino who uses the space for Chino Bites. These are the best damn dumplings I've ever had! There are 4 meat options, 1 vegan and 1 option that allows you to mix and match. So, my wife had 3 pork and I had 3 vegan ones and oh, my how good were these!! The wraps are super thin and cooked to perfection, the filling is wonderful, and I'll die on the hill that this was the best vegan dumpling/gyoza I've ever had......and it was in Mexico!! Definitely hang at Lucid when you're in Sayu and make sure to try Chino Bites, you won't be disappointed!

Stopped in for a drink on our first night in town. Cool spot with swings for bar seats and some…read morepicnic tables out front. We had Palomas and cucumber mint mojitos which were delicious and reasonably priced (100 MXN; $5 US; just $80 MXN/ $4 US on happy hour. Will be back!

Still haven't figured out what a Yatch is - perhaps like a Yelapa area Chupacabra? Anyway, we…read morevisited one evening as several of the participants in our retreat were performing there in a musical group. The setting, as all point out, is delightful; hanging right over the beach with the boats bobbing out in the sunset-tinged water. Quite magical. That's pretty much where the magic ends. The restaurant is a real lazy, poorly run operation. Service was very challenged, slow and completely inattentive - the worst we experienced in the area by far, our orders were wrong, etc. My food was average for the area. Some fresh fish and veg. Drinks were also just average. The music was great and there is a small dance area where folks threw down. The real deal killer is the half assed way things are run there. The "steps" to a high elevated area where we sat consisted of a pile of bricks. It kind of looks like something - like an actual step. But it is just a pile of loose bricks. When leaving, my wife stepped down on this, the loose bricks shifted and she took a very serious fall - backwards and "fortunately" striking her head on a wooden chair before going flat to the concrete floor. Members of our group including medical professionals rushed to her and we were able to get her to an empty table where she recovered. Someone in the group had to ask for some ice from the bar and did get a small bag - shared between her head and ankle which was seriously sprained. Nobody from the restaurant came over, offered to help or even acknowledged that this happened. The show went on. We later heard that several other people fell - less seriously - on this same step later that evening! My wife suffered with this injury for the rest of our vacation. I have to acknowledge the kindness shown to us by several other patrons including wonderful lady who ran home and gave us a roll of KT tape to help stabilize the ankle. Never really got the chance to thank her properly. Obviously in pretty much any normal location, this would be a very serious litigious situation and gross negligence by the restaurant. Business as usual apparently at the Yatch Club. My wife is an attorney but we're not litigious folks and I feel for and respect the limited resources available in small rural towns like Yelapa. I get it. BUT there are MANY fine establishments there who would NOT put their patrons at risk with this kind of very dangerous situation. Here's a suggestion, buy 20 pesos worth of mortar and cement those fu#%ing bricks together. To me the fact that this has clearly gone on for awhile, they considered it fine, nothing was even done to stabilize the situation THAT evening after a dramatic fall that the entire restaurant witnessed - leading as I said to other falls during the evening tells you everything you need to know about this business and those running it. AVOID.

Elena is the sweetest and enchanting owner of this breakfast, lunch, dinner & dancing (Wednesdays &…read moreSaturdays ) venue. The recipes are incredibly tasty and healthy. Her touch is in every detail. Musicians, visual artists, locals join the place because of the good vibes and good prices. Specials in the menu are surprising. This is my place in Yelapa, for sure.

The view is worth the price!…read more We learned about the Sky Bar from a guy on the flight into PV. Others at the Sky Bar were also there because someone had told them how cool it is... I shouldn't even be sharing, 'cause it may get too crowded. The Good The view, the service and the drinks, in that order. We loved everything about the Sky Bar. Food and drinks are pricey. Bring your wallet. It's such a lovely place, complete with a reed covered roof that would be awesome on hot or rainy days. My group loved the area that we walked through to get to the Sky Bar from the beach. It was what one would call 'friendly to all people'. The Meh - nothing to report The Bad - nothing to report

One of the best experiences here! Truly amazing service- Ricardo and Alexis made it an…read moreunforgettable time. Drinks were very well made and happy hour made them well worth it! ALSO can't forget this incredible view

This is far away from the touristy areas of Puerto Vallarta and certainly worth the trip…read more It feels like a throwback to a place I would have found decades ago and wish I had found it that long ago as well. We ordered the bbq for 2. It was a plate with some of everything(beef, ribs, chicken, pork and sausage) and cactus, grilled onions, beans, tortillas and a couple of small quesadillas on the side. Our server spoke excellent English and the place was very comfortable. They have a nice area for kids. If you want to come during the day and have them hang out there while they're waiting for their food. I got the barbecue sauce which is a side that you have to ask for and it was very tasty We really enjoyed this place. It felt more authentic and more local than most of the places we normally go to in the South part of the town on the coast. It was about a third less expensive.

Just had dinner at this absolute gem! After six days in Mexico, I think this just about tops the…read morelist. Rooftop patio with twinkle lights, friendly and attentive service, and delicious food -- what more can you ask for! We got the guacamole and tuna sashimi as appetizers, and the guacamole (as well as the complimentary salsa) was made right at the table to our exact specifications (mild, please!). We weren't really drinking tonight, so got virgin strawberry daiquiris which were essentially delicious smoothies. I bet the real ones are top notch, too. For mains, I had the chicken fajitas, which came with additional guacamole, rice, and beans in a build-your-own style. My partner had the tomato cream soup, which came with biscuits and had a beautiful presentation. We asked if they served lunch on the way out (they do, opens at 2pm), since we can't wait to come back. We got two churros to go since some of the reviews raved about them -- still too full to eat them but looking forward to it!

Stopped in here as part of the Vallarta Taco Tour A cute…read moresmall place right before La Playa Our bartender made us the best watermelon margaritas I have ever had! The ambience is definitely upscale and very comfortable Definitely worth another stop in the next time I am in the area

Bar La Playa is a MUST first-stop when visiting Zona Romantica…read more On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we wanted to spend a day in this part of the region. After looking up good places to go, Bar La Playa came up- and I'm sure glad it did! First, it's easy to get to if you're coming from North. Our Uber was easily able to drop us off without getting stuck in gridlock traffic that can affect certain roads of this area. Additionally, the location isn't a high-traffic area for tourists. That meant we were able to walk up and immediately find seats. Second, the service was top notch. I didn't get the bartenders name, but he was very welcoming, friendly, hospitable and spoke English. Just an overall cool dude and was glad to support his business. Third, the drinks were great. Finally, we were drinking 'real' drinks, not the watered down sugary stuff at the hotel. We were very satisfied with the taste of the drinks. Fourth, the prices are really good. Mexico has gotten expensive and this was a sigh of relief. You can have a great time here without feeling like you paid an arm and a leg. I highly-highly recommend making Bar La Playa your first stop when coming to this area. You're going to get great service, great drinks and all at a price that is reasonable and fair.

We wondered into El Embarcadero this afternoon after playing the Las Gemelas beach up the road a…read morebit all day and were starving. There weren't any other customers there when we arrived so I was initially a bit apprehensive but I'm so glad we gave it a shot. I had the shrimp stuffed chile rellano- it came smothered in a mild coconut poblano cilantro sauce that was so tasty. My husband had coconut shrimp- delicious- and my son had chicken nachos with sone of the best beans I've ever had. I'll be dreaming about my rellano back in Denver for sure!

The bartender and waitress there were always helpful friendly and professional…read more We had great food, drinks, while watching the game on the TV and playing cards inside Definitely a cozy spot that many other seem to miss