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    Tacón de Marlin

    4.6 (169 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Closed • 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Tacon with Shrimp and Smoked Marlin
    Alex P.

    The indescribable beauty of life lies in experiences that bring us closer to the place, to the people that make our food and in some strange way, make us whole. And while this could sound like something from a Delta plane video, there is a lot more reality to such words when experiencing joints like Tacon de Marlin. Places like this are a reminder why grandma's food will always taste better. It's why getting a slice of pizza in New York is a quintessential life experience. And it is also the reason that Tacon de Marlin is a place that is near and dear to the heart of many travelers and locals in Puerta Vallarta. These experiences are interconnected to the hands of those that craft our meals in ways that are profoundly deep. Sure, there is a slightly discomforting giant Marlin hanging from the ceiling. Yet, the story of this place is one of romance, a couple who established the concept of a Tacon: a toasted tortilla filled with delicious seafood. Despite its visual resemblance to a burrito, this is a fundamentally different dish. The shell is uniquely crispy, more flavorful and the ingredients are special. The smoked Marlin with shrimp is the one to get, as without the shrimp, the Tacon can be slightly on the drier side. There is a reason for that combo being a top seller, so deviating may result in either a happy or unhappy surprise. The Pacifico beer is sitting in the corner fridge staring down the guests eager to water down this pocket of pleasure. The experience is made whole by tables that are somewhat communal, thus interacting with other diners is something that a visitor might want to consider, or not. In either case, Tacon de Marlin is a guaranteed moment of pleasure that is connected to its origin like no other.

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    Michael U.

    Located just over the pedestrian bridge to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is Tacon de Marlin, a second location of the Puerto Vallarta favorite for Burritos loaded with fresh Seafood and a lack of Rice. Frequently full at lunch time, an outdoor patio and air conditioned inside seating both available, guests are invited to choose from a concise menu averaging approximately 150 Pesos for a sizable portion easily able satiate most appetites. Made to order with casual pacing, the twenty-five minutes between ordering and receiving two Burritos bridged by a cup of Salad and Pickles, everything arrives nicely presented and from the griddled tortilla to Octopus, Marlin, Shrimp, Lettuce and Tomato each bite is dynamic in terms of both taste and texture.

    Sebastian N.

    A lot of my friends told me about this spot and how amazing the burritos are, so I had to try it. The food really is very good and since it's so close to the airport, I walked over right after grabbing my luggage. The downside is that the place is super popular and only accepts cash, which creates problems for tourists who have to run around looking for an ATM. They also seem understaffed so the wait can be long and a little chaotic. Overall though, the food is worth it, and being right by the airport makes it an easy stop.

    Seafood burrito
    Veronica L.

    This place was so yummy and the service excellent. The place is clean and they have air conditioning.

    Started salad
    Isabel D.

    Our first meal upon arriving to PV. We walked across the bridge to get there, literally right there as soon as you get off the bridge. My bf and I both got the combo burrito, I got marlin and shrimp and my bf got steak and shrimp. Honestly we probably could've shared one burrito because it really does fill you up. I could not finish my burrito. I love how they give you a complimentary salad as soon as you arrive. The prices were reasonable

    Tacón de marlín ahumado (la mitad) después del mundial donde triunfó Francia contra Inglaterra, 2-1, el sábado, 10 de diciembre, 2022!
    Darcy D.

    Ana put in my order & pword para Tacón de Marlín, Aeropuerto Gustavo Ordaz, Vallarta, con vuelos directos hacia LA, whereI I'm headed after a 7 day playerazo en Puerto Vallarta. I will miss sol, mar, brisa, everything a good beach vacay should include. I passed on the zip lining jungle viaje & saw no reason to ride on a banana boat. I'm rested. I'm good to go. Staff always fun & friendly. The video this visit was vintage 50 Cent, aka Curtis Jackson, playboy extrordinario, doing Candy Shop, featuring Olivia. Yes. I'm down. The staff was vibing on classic hip hop.I loved it all.

    Steve S.

    Those people who transit through the Puerto Vallarta airport frequently know a couple of Pro Tips that casual tourists don't. 1) If you cross the bridge to get your taxi it's about 50% cheaper than the ones at the terminal. 2) Always stop at Tacón de Marlin. I'm not joking: I'll make sure I'm hungry whenever I arrive at PVR because I know there's a great seafood meal in my future. Don't confuse tacos with the tacón: The former is what you're thinking: A tortilla with some fillings, folded in half. The latter is much different: Think a burrito on steroids. You're going to spend $5 to $7 dollars, and the seafood is fresh and grilled on the spot. (They also have traditional tacos al pastor, if you want them.) I usually get the tacón Marlin, which is basically a smoked fish burrito, then popped onto a griddle to toast the outside. And it's FANTASTIC. I'm not telling you to book a flight to PVR solely to enjoy this tacón, but it you did I would not judge you!

    Combo seafood burrito
    Alex H.

    Ended up going here twice, including after we checked our bags at the airport and walking over the pedestrian bridge. Both times we had combo burritos with octopus, shrimp and smoked Marlin. It's very very good.

    Shrimp Burrito
    Michael G.

    Tacos de Marlin. If you work in the airline industry as I do, this spot is famous for their food and the first stop you make when arriving into PVR. So much so that if you are flight crew, and you're not staying the night in Puerto Vallarta, you always send a member of your crew to grab the entire crew food, time permitting of course. Go with the shrimp burrito, it's what they're known for and you won't regret it. If you're a beer drinker, a beer goes perfectly with the burrito, my suggestion is a Pacifico. It's a small place, so if you're dining alone or in a small enough group, you maybe making new friends at the table you're eating at. It was nice to see the "best of" yelp sticker at entrance, made me feel at home.

    Marlin/ shrimp burrito 5/5

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    All burritos. Marlin and shrimp. Octopus in July. Meat packed. Nice sauces. Marinated fish is quite good, if a little chewy.

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    Great food. Had an excellent Shrimp and Octopus Burrito. Very reasonable prices. Good service.

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    Excellant food and at a very reasonable price. Had the Marlin, it was perfectly smoked and the seasoning was perfect.

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    “A friend insisted we start our PV vacation by crossing the pedestrian bridge and ordering the smoked marlin burrito.”

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    Joe Jack's Fish Shack - Meatball -- smells incredible!!

    Joe Jack's Fish Shack

    4.6(817 reviews)
    8.4 km
    •$$

    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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    Red Snapper

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    El Dorado Restaurant - Crab cake

    El Dorado Restaurant

    4.4(490 reviews)
    8.7 km
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    This is always our go-to restaurant for sunset dinner on our first night in Puerto Vallarta…read more Consistently great service, delicious food and drinks, and a view that can't be beat. Our condo rental included a complimentary breakfast voucher good at El Dorado for each day of our stay. The breakfast and location on the beach is a perfect way to kick-off the morning. Also, I have to give a huge shout-out to the manager of the restaurant. He's amazing and always greets us with a smile and kind words. When we arrived toward the end of breakfast service today, they weren't able to accommodate us due to a large party they were setting up for. Rather than turn us away, the manager walked us to the restaurant next door and asked them to honor our vouchers. Now that's how you do it!. Stellar service!! We keep coming back here year after year and can highly recommend El Dorado!

    Terrible experience for such an expensive ($300 for a family of four) meal. My children are both…read moreunder 12 years old. We made reservations for 7:30pm. Everything started off great, but then as the evening went on things really turned sour and disappointing! We were offered a table on the beach. When we sat down, there were people using the public part, which is totally ok, but many of them were smoking marijuana, which was a factor that also ruined our experience. My children do not need to be around that when dining. If the restaurant knows the beach crowd is rowdy that's fine! Just warn us! Then as the night went on, a man and woman started fighting and wound up ripping each others clothes off. I and a few other attendees had to be the ones to get involved! No police presence at all. We did not finish our meal as it felt unsafe when they were fighting. We left our steaks and drinks half finished. There was no offer of a partial refund at all. "Oh that's a public part of the beach" is all they could say. What a waste. My children were exposed to this, we did not finish our food or drinks, and still had to pay the full $300 tab. Aside from this, the food was OKOKOK. MID-tier at best! Steak ($1,100 pesos) was tough. Tuna Poke was a terrible attempt and not tender at all. Oysters were extremely salty (not handled properly). AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Server was cool, and funny, he gets the 1 star, but management is terrible and unfriendly. Refuse to accept accountability or to offer ways to make amends. GO ELSEWHERE!

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    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Mixed paella

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta

    4.7(548 reviews)
    7.3 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'

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    Saffron rice with seafood

    Barcelona Tapas Puerto Vallarta - Stunning view of the city.

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    La Madalena - Fresh Bread

    La Madalena

    4.5(391 reviews)
    4.6 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.

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