We returned on a Monday night around 10:30pm and this time there was room to dance. It was not crowded but just the right amount of people. Music was still loud. Bathroom is upstairs. Didn't order drinks this time but did enjoy the vibe. Tuesday night was much more mellowed out. read more

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Mr. Flamingo certainly has the right open-air tiki vibe to earn its reputation as PV's gay party central. Am I right, ladies? Well, for Jamie W and me, our days of nocturnal social boozing are well behind us. Maybe I can see them in the rearview mirror of life because memories can be closer than they appear in reality. Know what I'm sayin'? Anyhow, we arrived here in the middle of a Sunday afternoon when it was almost as still as a tomb. Except for one older guy (a relative term) who kept changing his seat presumably to see if he could get a better view of the passing beef. The bartender was a bit lethargic as he waited for the ice machine to be ready before offering their signature drinks. Jamie ordered the MX$130 Mr. Flamingo, a tantalizing tango of rum, banana liqueur, and cranberry juice. Just to be different or maybe contrary, I went with the MX$130 Flamingo Tikki, a Tequila Sunrise takeoff with Absolut mango, orange & cranberry juice, and grenadine (Photo 10). They were the right libations at the right place but maybe not so much the right time. DRINKS - 4 stars...tiki drinks with enough sweet kick...a little umbrella would've been nice AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...tiki enough SERVICE - 3.5 stars...maybe more pep? TOTAL - 4 stars...every gay stops here, didn't you know? RELATED - Exploring Puerto Vallarta? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3DCxcdR read more

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Hola y bienvenido a Mr. Flamingo! This fast casual bar is a must and the party isn't just inside this tropical esque quaint space. It's on the street as well with open window overlooking Calle Lázaro Cárdenas and all things Zona Romántica. We popped in for drinks after dinner and some awesome remixes, music vids, dancing and pure fun at the best little bar with huge energy. The crowd was good, not to crowded when we first arrived but wow did it fill up! And in true travel fashion we ran into some people as well as friends from Los Angeles and from events this past year. Definitely a cool hub for locals and travelers. They have restrooms upstairs and seating along the open-air space that are first come first serve. After dancing to a few great hits #PopDivasDoItBest we managed to find two open chairs to enjoy more beverages, happy patrons and each other's company. Mr. Flamingo's is like a slice of home and comfort meets beachy fiesta bliss. Even when it's beyond ocupado you can still make your way up to the bar for a drink - and the wait isn't as intimidating as it looks. This gay bar is extremely welcoming of everyone #OpenToAll Pop into Mr. F's anytime from 2pm to 3am seven dias a la semana. read more

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This is where you come to start your night off and finish. The crowd draws you in with the fun music and people hanging outside and dancing inside. It's always packed with people everytime we walked by. It's not big but it does pack a lot of people. Restroom is on the second floor and bar is downstairs. It could be a while trying to get a drink as everyone is doing the same thing. Beer is cheap which is a plus. Also looked like people would take their drinks and stand along the street juts mingling and chatting. They may have someone walking up and down taking drink orders but not quite sure about that. Good thing is open feel so it's not stuffy and you get a breeze. The main floor/ bar area literally is a dance floor. People enjoying themselves and letting loose. If you haven't been, I would suggest having a drink and a little dancing. read more

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Mr. Flamingo is... well, Mr. Flamingo. I've been coming to this bar for years, and after not being in PV for a while, I can honestly say nothing has changed. Same vibe, same setup--down to it still being cash-only, which is kind of lame in 2026. What really disappointed me, though, was the service this time around. The bartender who helped my husband and me on Friday night honestly shouldn't be in the industry. He seemed irritated, like we were an inconvenience, and had zero interest in actually helping us. On top of that, the drinks were basically all juice with little to no alcohol--huge turnoff. With so many great spots in PV, I'd much rather spend my money somewhere that values its customers and delivers what you're paying for. This visit definitely made me rethink coming back. read more

Whenever we visit Puerto Vallarta, we always make it a point to visit Mr. Flamingo. My partner just adores the bartenders and staff. She always feels safe here. There's been many a times where I would tap out at midnight and return to the resort, while she would still hang around at Mr Flamingo til 2am. No problem. By far, this is the best open setting gay bar corner spot in Romantica Zone. Drama-free and clean. We can always count on having loads of fun and laughter, non stop music and dancing, casual or dressy, be who you want to be (gay, straight, whoever), younger, older, or in the middle, no one judges. Everyone minds their own business. All groups of people come to Mr Flamingo, even bridal parties. We have seen them all. Let's not forget about pride month. It's lit here and you will get to see up front and center action when the parade comes through. We had visited couple nights ago with friends. I expected the DJ to play his usual artists (Britney spears, Cher, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Elton John...you get the picture). It was either close to midnight when the genre was switched up to Latin. We were all surprised. I would say a good hour of it was playing. Note, the DJ has declined our song requests in past. Perhaps the DJ is now taking suggestions in mixing up his music. Regardless what kind of music the DJ plays, Mr Flamingo's will guarantee a movin and groovin. The dance floor is not very large. So don't be surprise as you may find yourself dancing by the bar area, at bottom of stairwell, or even by the entrance. Just find a spot and dance as the area usually shifts from being roomy to a not so roomy dance floor. When it's super pack, some even dance on the bench or outside, on the sidewalk. And, you can still feel the beat from outside. Mr Flamingo is still orderly despite an over packed dance floor. Hola Mr. Flamingo crew, San Diego says ....Madonna says she misses you already. We will see you again soon read more

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This would be a great bar IF they simply lowered the volume a few notches. Everyone I talk to says the same thing: it's stupid loud. Virtually impossible to hold a conversation. read more

I came here with some friends on vacation, and we absolutely loved it! The music is great, drinks were a decent price, and the bartender was great. We came here multiple times we had so much fun. Would definitely come back here! read more

Mr. Flamingo is a fun place to dance. It's open to the street on a corner with seating that lines the sidewalk. Music is a fun DJ mix that kept the crowd pleased. The crowd was mostly gay dudes, with a few girls mixed in. The dancing was fun and the scene overall very upbeat and friendly. At one point a glass broke in the middle of the dance floor and everyone watched out for each other, finding all the glass shards carefully to ensure safety. My +1 had a purse with her, which she regretted as there's no good place to keep it without it being easily accessible to a grab from the street. Others had fanny packs, which we would do next time. The drinks we tried *sucked*, like "Squirt with a shot of Vodka" bad. But, the easy-to-jump-in-and-out atmosphere kinda grew on me. Going dancing is not really my thing, but Mr. Flamingo made it easy to join in. read more

If you're from LA or SD then Mr. Flamingo will remind you of Fiesta Cantina back in its prime. IYKYN. I definitely appreciated the throwback dance music and the cheap drinks. It's bright and colorful inside and you definitely feel like you're on vacation. I will say even though it's a super open concept with so much of the bar exposed to the outside, it. Still feels a little tight in there. read more

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Friendly customers, great ambience, and amazing customer service. Doesn't matter what time of day it is, this bar is always busy. Plenty of customers mid day and completely packed like a can of sardines late in the evening. There are plenty of bars at Zona Romantica so with Mr Flamingo always being packed is saying a lot. read more

Great little bar in the heart of gay Puerto Vallarta. At night after 9 PM it begins to pick up. The music and the videos are great. But mostly it's a place to watch people come and go. But the music is awesome. read more

I'll give them that they played fun music to sing and dance along to but it was crowded and you are unlikely to find a place to sit unless you go early. The dance floor and bar area kind of blend together so in peak time you are pushing your way through and waiting to get drinks. read more

This bar gets lively as it gets later in the evening. Went on a Wednesday and Friday night when it was still quiet around 9:30pm. By the time we walked by at 10pm, the place was packed! Very friendly staff and LGBT friendly. read more

We stumbled upon this bar because the crowd was spilling out onto the sidewalks, and it was NOT on Yelp! Doh! Plus, I think they're pretty new as the outdated issue of "Gay PV" I have has an ad from them stating "hopefully opening soon." There was no signage on the building either. Being over the bar scene, I reluctantly obliged as you were able to drink on the sidewalks, as long as it was in a cup, and my spouse agreed to brave the madness to fetch me a beer lol. Toward the end of the night we did step foot inside as some tables opened up. THE BAR: It's a small, open air space with a tropical theme. The big open windows allowed the thumping music to fill the streets and entertain all. Though the inside seemed packed, bar service was quick and not backed up. The restrooms are upstairs in the loft. The crowd was a nice mix of all walks of life. No dance floor. SERVICE: One particular server we had was so adorable, friendly and professional. Gees, I feel old. Not! PRICING: Beer and liquor in general is dirt cheap in Mexico. I love it! OVERALL: Good to experience but there are a lot of other places to enjoy as well. read more

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My wife and I paid $45 dollars for two double Red Bull and vodka. I tried to resolve the issue with the bartender and he basically said that's how it is. Service is on point, get those doll hairs out for the drinks though. read more

Looking like a gay Margaritaville with its cheesy but cheery tropical beach hut motif, Mr. Flamingo was one of our favorite gay bars in Puerto Vallarta. We stopped by almost daily. The bar is like a huge patio party, except the patio is wide open to the street corner. There's nothing dark and closeted about Mr. Flamingo. The DJ constantly spun upbeat energetic party music and the vibe is vacation casual and fun. Cute Mr. Flamingo cocktail waiters in short shorts kept the drinks coming. A hot shirtless shotboy, ok muscled shotman, in tight jeans and cowboy boots was kept busy. This is definitely not your quirky bachelor uncle's bar. read more

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I really liked the vibe at Mr. Flamingos. It's very new so it's very crowded, which is a good thing and a bad thing. I dig that it's open-air to the streets so you're not completely claustrophobic if you hang by the edges. It's a small space, people seem friendly and in a good mood here, and the drinks are reasonably priced and strong enough. The crowd is cuter than some other places, for whatever reason. I'll definitely return upon future visits. read more

SCAM!!! DO NOT GO HERE!! They charged me more money for the same drinks every time I went to the bar. Not only that but the bartender offered me coke. As if the beaches arent enough. NOPE ! Never again! Two drinks started at 350 pesos then went to 355 (figured it was a mistake whatever 5 pesos) THEN it went up to 400 pesos when my friend went up to buy them. Gimme a fucking break. Bull fucking shit. SHADY read more

Good music, but the actual venue isn't the greatest. There aren't too many tables, and the crowds get a little crowded, which is fun if that's what you're looking for, but it's a bit of a cluster read more

I WISH I had asked our wonderful & young bartender his name. Friday, 10/22/21... My husband and I stopped here for ONE drink but the atmosphere, the music and overall mood of this place kept us there much longer. The bartender appeared to be the only employee working the bar. He was so friendly and I can't say enough good about him and the bar. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked, drinks well made. We visit Vallarta yearly and will definitely come back here. I told him that he's an old soul trapped in a young body- he played the best mix of new and old classic pop and dance hits. As Madonna once said "music makes the people come together"... he played good music without being obnoxiously loud like some places. read more

Hands down one of the most fun spots on the gay strip in PV. Beers are cheap, music is great, and the crowd is fun. We typically start at Mr. Flamingo then make our way around the street. It's a great spot to kick off the night. Make sure to stop in if you're in the area! read more

This seems also called La Margarita Bar, but either way, it's our go-to bar in Zona Romantica. Yes, it's a gay bar, but it's really pan-friendly, which is how we like it. Everyone's welcome. The drinks are good and reasonably priced, and the place gets busy (but not crushed like Mr. Flamingo, ugh) so it's a lively crowd. Lots of bar space and wait staff mean you don't have to wait long for a drink (like some nearby bars). Plus, great video DJs. What's not to like? read more

SUMMARY: ALL TOURISTS AVOID THIS LOCATION. THEY WILL SCAM YOU. We were visiting from out of the country for the first time to Mexico. We were told that every place was very hospitable and friendly - especially during the long the weekends when this area expects a lot of visitors and tourists. The bar had the nerve to rip us off on drinks. When we gave them 600 pesos (with which we had 3 people witnessing) they FOUGHT us tooth and nail to say we only paid them 480 pesos....after we had argued with them for 15 minutes, we finally decided to leave. While the cost wasn't that big of a "loss" - it was the principle that mattered. They were willing to call security and call their other "staff" that were clearly NOT there when we ordered the drink to corroborate their story. CLEARLY this establishment chooses to SCAM tourists for their money just because they perceive us as not knowing any better. DO NOT COME HERE!!! They may seem very popular and excitable with their lights, Americanized decoration and music, etc. but they will take every opportunity to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU. You can message me directly so I can tell you more details that I didn't care to write in this review. Ask me about how the bouncer laughed at us on the way out after seeing the event happen. read more

Very welcoming partial open air bar. Awesome music and the best Margaritas we had so far. I love the half lid round tables. Staff is super nice and everyone is chill and happy. read more

Bad music, low class American crowed and the DJ is terrible. P.S expensive drinks. Bottom line this place sucks. read more

That dive bar, group sing-along, basic drinks but fire playlist spot. Went with friends over PV Pride and had a better time here than the surrounding "it" locations read more

This bar is so much fun! It's an open air dance friendly gay bar in the heart of old town. They play popular music (which tends to repeat if you're there a long time) and show music videos on their tv screens. The bar is one huge palapa, the dj is suspended above the dance floor next to the bathrooms. I had such a great time with friends every time we visited. This was a good bar to start at before going clubbing across the street! read more

How could one not like this bar? The music is phenomenal and the people are so great. Folks from around the globe gather here for fantastic music and dancing. My only gripe is that the bar is too small! But other than that, I will always visit when I'm in town. read more

Each night this corner gay bar brings in the crowds. Its an open air bar that spills out onto the sidewalk. The staff is friendly, drinks are cheap, and music is good. They play pop music from the 90's, 2000's, and 2010's. The crowd is mostly gay. Its a good place to grab drinks before going to a club. read more

The most rude staff In Puerto Vallarta don't bother. I spent over $200 US Dollars and was asked to leave because I stopped drinking horrible place. Oh ya they are part of Industry as well don't go there either. I have lived here for six months and I have never been treated this way. I live Mexico but some have become to Americanized! read more

Really love this place. Friendly crowd, awesome music and great drinks. The bad? Everyone loves it so it can be overly crowded. The crowd spills onto the sidewalk out front frequently. Come early enough and you'll be able to avoid the crowd and secure your group a nice location where you'll meet lots of men from all over. Still, the place is small enough that you're really never more than 20 feet from the bar, yet they still have a few servers roaming around to fetch drinks for you. Most challenging thing is navigating the crowd to get to the washrooms, which are located at the top of a flight of stairs. Next time you're in PV, give this place a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

This bar is my new favorite gay bar in PV. The music is pretty great and everybody kind of just at stands and drinks and dances. It's a great "starter" bar to go to before you head up to La Noche or out clubbing at CC's or Paco's Ranch -- all of these other bars are within 150' of Mr Flamingos. Oh - the staff. Forgot to mention. Drop dead gorgeous waiters, bartenders and doormen. All very friendly no attitude and quite competent in providing the service you you'd expect in a bar. read more

First they made me the wrong drink. Then when he asked what I asked for they "made" it . This place is so gross. I literally saw them pour sprite into my cup and maybe a drop of liquor. All I had was syrup. I was so upset. Stay away. Better drinks across the street. read more

This was a fun place that I found in the district that welcomes all. I usually stay away from loud places, but I was downtown previously that night and it was pretty dead, and this place was happening! Drinks are pretty affordable and they can pretty much make anything you want. Staff is really good at entertaining while making sure everyone is having a good time and giving excellent service. I really like that even though it is a gay establishment, they welcome all. The music was a mix of recent and 90's, which you can request from the DJ. It's an open air place with no doors or windows so you can catch the breeze on a cool PVR night. It's also a prime spot for people watching: CC Slaughters is right across from it and you can catch some interesting peeps walking around. There's no attitude here, people are just trying to have a great time. I will be back for sure! read more

The music mix is fairly good and there is great air circulation due to fans and large windows, this popular corner bar's only redeeming feature. Liquor in drinks have been diluted with water (when one drinks straight aged rum one can tell) and virtually no tequila in Paloma Blancas. Overcrowded. TV screens mostly feature advertisements, not music videos. read more

LOVE this place! It's a great 1st stop on you night out the town in fabulous PV! The music was happy, 'old school', was so fun. You just can't help but to move your feet, dance and sing! Thanks to all you beautiful men/boys who wait tables there...you are tempting, as well as inspirational! Thanks again! read more

02.09.18 Drinks strong but not too tasty. Filled with hot men and their partners of the night. Hot bartenders. Lively music. Had the street bumping!! In a previous review I mentioned how my friend girl and I made friends with a gay male couple on our flight to Puerto Vallarta. We met up with them each night to party the night away and each morning for a hangover brunch. On night 2, we decided to see what Mr. Flamingo was all about. The bar sits on the corner of the street and was overflowing with men both young and older. The music was loud and attention grabbing. My friend and I parked it at the bar while our new friends got their dance on around the floor. It was literally a sea of men who were mingling amongst each other. You had the young men grinding all over each other and the daddies looking for a sugar baby. These men knew how to have a good time. At one point it appeared that a shirtless memo had been spread about and all you saw were abs, sweat, and lust. The crowd of men was pretty diverse. We actually visited Mr. Flamingo on 2 different nights of our time in the city. Each night it was packed and rowdy. I am not sure what time they close because despite us being out until the wee hours they had yet to slow down when we departed. Next door to Mr. Flamingo is a strip club which hosts a drag show. read more

I love how the hetero and messy lesbians rate this bar as awful and bad service. Its a gay bar with gay men. If you are going to complain about drink prices like a trailer trash american, than this is not your bar. Stick to the tragic straight bars along the beach. read more

Favorite Bar in PV. I was here each day of my trip. Bartenders are friendly and attentive. Love the vibe of the bar. Very laid back and easy to strike up a conversation with anyone. read more