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    Restaurant Isla de Marin's

    5.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Shrimp & Octopus combo plate
    Hella T.

    This place is a hidden gem. It's a small local seafood joint, just a few blocks inland from Malecon. The owner (pictured on the wall) a diver, brings in the daily catch. They have fish, shrimp, octopus, snail and lobster. The menu is posted on the wall in both english and spanish. For the plate, you decide how you want it cooked (grilled, spicy, garlic, breaded, garlic w/ guajillo chill or butter). I got the combo plate, octopus and shrimp with garlic. It comes with garlic bread, rice, pickled cabbage and grilled veggies. Everything was so good, the shrimp and octopus were cooked perfectly. Tasted so tender and juicy. The garlic flavor was so simple yet tasty. The combo was $210 pesos and everything else is under 200 except the lobster was market price. We also tried the Stingray Machaca, it tasted like fish. I love this place! Great local seafood that was a bit off the beaten path. The family that runs the place are super friendly. It is not fancy but you'll feel like like a local when eating here. It is a must try in PV.

    Octopus tentacle about to go down
    Trish W.

    I'm a fan after just one visit to this small, family-run seafood place just a few blocks off the Malecon. They have a small menu of mostly shrimp, fish, octopus and langoustine most of which you can get grilled or sautéed with garlic butter or ajillo style which is garlic and mild guajillo chiles. I chose a combo plate of garlic shrimp and ajillo octopus. Shrimp was good but octopus was incredible especially with a squeeze of lime and a spoonful of hot salsa as the ajillo sauce is mild but richly flavored. Good coleslaw accompanied the seafood, along with sliced tomato and cucumber and disappointingly soft, flabby garlic bread. Service is casual and fast, but I was the first customer of the day so they were prepared for me. I am so looking forward to going back for langoustine. CASH ONLY and CLOSED SUNDAY SECOND TIME AROUND I somehow love it even more hence the upgrade to FIVE STARS woohoo! I went for a 2:00 PM lunch on Tuesday after a morning souvenir shopping trip to Bucerías. I hadn't eaten breakfast but I never do, so I don't think hunger was a factor in my increased appreciation for the place. I think it's simply that it's a peaceful, humble setting, with good, but laid-back, service. Totally appropriate for this price-point and style of dining. It's clear the family/owners take pride in what they do, and they know they don't have to entice diners with any frills or BS. This time I was looking forward to their famous langoustine but was disappointed when the server told me they won't have any until tomorrow. So I shifted gears and got a combination plate of fish and octopus ajillo-that rich yet simple sauce of oil, garlic and crushed, dried guajillo chile. It came with rice, tangy/sweet coleslaw, and garlic bread which I requested to be crispy. Everything was outstanding except the bread which the restaurant can't be faulted for (alas, I wish they'd use day-old bollilo rolls which are closer in texture to French bread). The rust-red oil from the ajillo sauce was perfect for dipping the bread or mixing the rice into, not to mention rubbing all over the seafood. With judicious squirts of fresh lime juice and spoonfuls of the fabulous red table salsa, I enjoyed every bite of seafood and accompaniments. I had a Squirt soda to go with. The tab was $187 pesos before tip. You might be wondering if I'm planning to return for the langoustine. Hell yeah! And I'll report back with the details. Thank you to fellow Yelpers for turning me on to this place which is my favorite of all the dozen or so places I've tried in my week in PV.

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    Lea Z.

    Best local seafood in Puerto Vallarta! It's a family run restaurant on a residential side street. A wide variety of seafood that you won't normally have in the U.S. Very affordable and delicious. Highly recommend this gem off the beaten path!

    Christine S.

    If you want to stray a little off the beaten path and eat with the locals this is your spot. They have several seafood options fresh catch of the day, shrimp and octopus all cooked 5 different ways. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals, service was nice and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed.

    Pulpo ajillo (with one of my husbands lobsters)

    Very good local fish restaurant! I had pulpo(octopus). Very tender. My husband had lobster with butter. It was served with rice, coleslaw and 2 whole grilled lobsters cut in half. (4 halves) The fish is very fresh here. We are here for Easter week. It's hopping in here. We also had 2 beers each. Our total bill was $554 pesos plus tip. Wow!! The only have beer and juice. No margaritas. I would return in anytime!! We like small local places where the chef is the owner. This place is a small family run business.

    Here's a picture of the sign out front
    Tristan C.

    This place was recommended by the woman we were renting from (AirB&B) in Puerto Vallarta, so we tried it the first night we were there. Outstanding! I ordered the octopus prepared with garlic and a couple cervezas. When my order arrived I received a huge plate steaming with the mouth watering aroma of garlic and octopus. It was a lot of food, but I enjoyed every bite. This place feels very authentic. You'll get food prepared unlike anything you get in the States, definitely a good experience. It's also off the beaten path, several blocks up from the waterfront and you better know some Spanish. Next time I'm in PV, I will be sure to dine here again.

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    Amazing food. Enjoyed two combination orders. All options were very good. Cash only. Wanted to try the snails but they were out

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    Mucho delicioso! Great seafood at a great price. Get off the beat path and look for this treasure in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.

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    Review Highlights - Restaurant Isla de Marin's

    “When my order arrived I received a huge plate steaming with the mouth watering aroma of garlic and octopus.”

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    Santos Mariscos Seefood - Mixed ceviche

    Santos Mariscos Seefood

    4.2(146 reviews)
    2.1 km
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    We did a little research on nearby restaurants and came across Santos Mariscos. We were craving for…read moresome fresh seafood. As soon as we arrived, I instantly liked the sheltered outdoor seating. The host, Leonardo, warmly welcomed us and told us we can sit anywhere. Then our server, Hugo, displayed their lavish premium seafood to us. It was super cool to listen to his brief presentation. We placed our orders and soon afterwards we were enjoying our dinner. The service was pretty good with them checking on us but when it came to time for the check, our server got really busy so we had to flag him down. All in all, the prices were fair, our food was fresh and staff were super friendly which made this restaurant a hidden gem that we discovered.

    The mariscos here are amazing -- Super fresh, full of flavor, and prepared perfectly every time…read more The surf & turf burrito is another standout... it's packed, juicy, and honestly one of the best I've tried anywhere. The restaurant itself is very clean, comfortable, and welcoming, but what really made the experience even better was our server, Yair. He was incredibly attentive from the moment we sat down -- constantly checking in without being pushy, making sure we had everything we needed, and giving great recommendations. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customers and takes pride in his service. His energy and professionalism made the whole visit feel smooth and enjoyable. Definitely recommend this spot, especially if Yair is your server!

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    Santos Mariscos Seefood - Interior is open and breezy with fans.

    Interior is open and breezy with fans.

    Santos Mariscos Seefood
    Santos Mariscos Seefood

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

    4.6(817 reviews)
    1.3 km
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    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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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Inside

    Inside

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Red Snapper

    Red Snapper

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Mixed paella

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

    4.7(548 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    Barcelona Tapas was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Puerto Vallarta…read more I came for the rooftop views and sunset, but the entire experience exceeded my expectations. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Every dish I ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. The service was exceptional. The staff made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived, and to top it off they surprised me with a complimentary dessert. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made an already great evening even more memorable. During dinner, there was a live flamenco performance that completely elevated the atmosphere. Watching the dancers as the sun set over the bay created one of those travel moments I'll remember for a long time. If you're visiting Puerto Vallarta and want incredible food, attentive service, and one of the best rooftop dining experiences in the city, Barcelona Tapas is absolutely worth the visit. I'll be back the next time I'm in Puerto Vallarta.

    I went to Barcelona Tapas each time I visit Puerto Vallarta. I made reservations for 6:30, so I…read morecould experience the sunset. It did not disappoint. It is outdoor seating. I was placed by the glass for the view. (It can be requested, but not expected.) The martinis were great. I got the fried goat cheese and the ham & chicken croquettes. My party of 3 went to just me, so that was enough. It would have been nice to try some other things, but it was my last night in PV and what I got was satisfying. Live music was playing throughout my evening. First, just a guitarist and then, 2 others joined him. Great vibe and wonderful food. Just right for my last night.

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - The artist 'Miguel Angel'

    The artist 'Miguel Angel'

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Saffron rice with seafood

    Saffron rice with seafood

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Stunning view of the city.

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    Stunning view of the city.

    La Madalena - Fresh Bread

    La Madalena

    4.5(391 reviews)
    2.8 km
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    Take note that I am notoriously a miser when it comes to giving 5 star reviews because I think 5…read morestars = perfection and there's almost always something that can be done to improve the experience. But. But, but, but... I would actually give La Madalena SIX stars. Service and ambiance were truly outstanding. Food was equally exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like honored guests. Servers were plentiful, professional, humorous and attentive. Our primary server was Alexis and his service was stellar - not only did he attend to our every request with a smile - he anticipated and was proactive. We also had a table side mixologist whose name escapes me (sorry!) but he was wonderful as well - making suggestions and creating specialty drinks on the fly. The staff made us feel like the only customers in the restaurant. Five of us succumbed to "eyes bigger than stomach" and ordered way too much food. We found the extensive menu both challenging (because *everything* sounded delicious) and exciting. Our favorites included (but were not limited to these because every dish we tried was outstanding): the Ceviche de Coliflor, Queso Fundido, Queso Quemado, Ensalada Verde con Vinagreta de Aguacate, and Beef Tenderloin for 2. Note that the presentation for the vast variety of steaks is quite impressive. All in all, they surpassed every single one of our expectations on this special night. I highly recommend you get yourself there and let the fine folks at La Madalena treat you right!

    Amazing! Upon arriving, the mere walk into the front of the restaurant was so surreal. Arriving…read morearound the time of sunset in the summer was peak! Kudos to the builder. The restaurant sits directly on water and you're able to go out and enjoy the views before and/or after your meal. The staff was extremely pleasant. Inside the restaurant was very modern and chic, with a cool library theme. The restaurant itself is very upscale with a view of the kitchen as your meals are prepared. The food presentations were excellent and quality was nice but not my cup of tea for the entree (shrimp). I wish I could go back and reorder a steak or something different lol. It was just ok, but presentation made up for it! The bread was excellent and drinks were fun! I'd return but I highly recommend it for those wanting to get a change of pace from resort meals.

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    La Madalena - Really nice decor and ambience.

    Really nice decor and ambience.

    La Madalena - Meal

    Meal

    La Madalena - Lemon drop

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