Super friendly service, delicious local food, and strooong margaritas. I recommend the molcajetes!read more

Excellent service, beautiful Mexica ambiance, and delicious food. Highly recommend steak fajitas…read morewith handmade guacamole. Delicious!

Pepe's Tacos are literally the best in PV. I got the Al Pastor tacos and some carnita taco and they…read morewere the best. The smokyness of the taco was very good. This is a must try restaurant if you go around Puerto Vallarta. :)

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.

Simple and Delicious Tacos Be prepared to wait, line forms…read moreto the right and moves quickly. Study the menu before you are seated- it's long with many choices. Taco Al Pastor is the favorite and worth the hype Seating is tight, servers want to move tables quickly Order less than you think you can eat, always the option to order more, but Take Away is NOT permitted Prices are fair for the quality of food.

Charcoal fired al pastor tacos are my new obsession, and Pancho's delivers the most overstuffed…read morestreet sized tacos I have ever seen. These things are too big to eat straight. You have to pluck a third of the meat with your fingers just to get the tortilla to structurally hold. There is always a line. On a random Tuesday it stretched down the street long before the door opened. I waited twenty five minutes at four in the afternoon for a seat inside. No to go orders, no doggy bags. You eat what you order and leave behind your self respect. The dining room is packed tighter than a turtle's pecker. A dozen staff members move around each other like bees tending the hive, the rhythm wild and relentless. The tacos themselves are intimidatingly large, the vibe unlike anything I have ever seen. Come for the al pastor, and come hungry. If you cannot finish, no option exists but to weep over the abandoned morsels.

We where on a cruise and decided to Google this place, been there twice, and planning to again go…read morethis year as well!!! We sit close to ocean it is so relaxing, they have the most delicious appetizers and drinks... waiters so friendly, definitely need to stop there again!

5/5 Our favorite…read moreplace to eat in Puerto Vallarta. The food is delicious, the service is perfect, and you're right on the ocean. Come for the dinner and stay for that gorgeous sunset view.

WOW!!!! WOW!!!!!' WOW!!!!! What a place, upscale restaurant…read morewith a very broad menu Twist on classic cocktails and the food....as we say in Mexico. SUPER-Deli The scallop tostadas appetizer was more expensive than entree, worth every peso, the salsa is tongue numbing delicious My wife doesn't usually finishes the entree but the octopus platter was to good to leave anything on the plate. The seared Tuna was perfect A lovely evening and great meal, Saul, Benjamin the Batman and our main server Jair were very attentive all evening

Nice place worth the price Good drinks food os a perfect…read more10 ambience is good. Location is good safe.

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

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.

Here's a stronger, balanced version that includes those details while keeping the review credible:…read more I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty disappointing. 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.

I found out about Layla's from word of mouth. I met a lady earlier in the day that raved about the…read morefood! She told me that she happened on the place a while back and was drawn in by the menu that reads like poetry. It truly does! The drinks are wonderful! I tried the Sangre Azteca and my husband tried the passion fruit margarita. Perfect! And the food! The flavors! Oh my goodness! Everything was cooked to perfection! We will be back many times in the future! I've already picked my next menu selection...the shrimp cooked in butter, garlic, and other spices with white mole! Yum!

Came here very hungry and not disappointed! Service was great- we were served by the owner, who was…read moreso sweet. They made me shrimp fajitas that had plenty of shrimp and were so yummy. We also had a nice table that overlooked the street. Chill and relaxed vibe away from the hustle and bustle.

WOW! We LOVE pipi's!!…read more First off, id recommend making a reservation- it's pretty busy in here! We had a group of around 8, and called ahead, only having around an hour of so of a wait (but we waited to head there so it was great). This is an experience for every person joining- singing and dancing and all! If you do anything, I beg you to try their guacamole!! They make it right infront of you, and it is AMAZING!

We were told we had to go here... and it was great. Verde Aguachile and gobernador were the bomb…read more Of course, margaritas! Chips and salsa also on point. Service was good and the mariachi respected our decline. :) Oh, and table side guacamole!

The Birria here was delicious!…read more The soup was flavorful and paired with quesabirria tacos! The food came out quickly and the staff was very attentive! It's an outdoor seating area, with a shaded structure. This place is a hidden gem! Check this place out for the authentic Birria :)

Definitely a must stop, birria is amazing, the staff was helpful and fast. 100% recommend!read more