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    The Sea Monkey

    3.5 (71 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Beach Bars

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Erika U.

    I regret not taking pics of the food because it was so good, and super reasonable in pricing ! Was here on vacation and found it beachside. The service was quick and friendly. It had an area on the beach and a more indoor type with fans which is where we sat. We got the fish tacos and flautas - everything was fresh and good size portions. I got an alcoholic drink that was made well and large in size. Would definitely go back

    So fresh!
    Charlene P.

    I really loved both our stops here! Of all the places we stopped along the beach this was our favorite. They were having Corona specials for 25 pesos (about $1.50 USD). So cheap beer and the most fabulous views of the Pacific. Nice tables and chairs on the beach. Friendly service too! You never felt rushed. Our second trip we ordered the special marinated shrimp. Oh my God, they were the best ever. And because it was Father's Day, my spouse got the cutest pin ever. Enjoyed it so much that I almost wanted to buy a T-shirt lol

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    This has a relaxing beach spot to relax on the beach or in the restaurant. It is along the board walk and near the church and shops. I didn't have the food, but many were ordering different items.

    Ice cold beer
    Brian S.

    Loved it - stopped for ice cold beer on the beach. Good service and price for beers. Took credit cards too.

    Los dos Cantarita.  If you are somewhat "margarita'd out" try these. Tequila based with grapefruit similar to a Paloma.
    Barrett F.

    Great spot to relax and have a beverage and watch the world go by. Friendly and attentive staff, immaculate bathrooms, great drinks. Will be making this a regular spot for future trip. Cash only.

    Coconut shrimp with potato and cheese cakes, corn and squash.

    This place ended being one of our go-to places while visiting PV. You can lounge on the beach and watch the day go by while enjoying drinks and food. The service was good and the staff are friendly. We enjoyed the coconut shrimp twice and the grilled fish tacos were alright, we would have preferred the fried but we didn't specify. I really enjoyed a mocha a few times, they don't add a ton of sugar like the states and it comes with a small cookie.

    The name of restaurant not to go. Not recommended by customer service.
    Beatriz L.

    Bad service. My family and I traveled from Los Angeles and went this weekend bar hopping and as my brother in law, sister, and cousin tried to go in to join the rest of the family that was in there the supervisor did not let them in. He was rude and cutting them off not letting him explain. We asked to speak to Management and apparently they were not in. Never felt humiliated before.

    Cubeta de Coronas

    Great service, good prices and great food! Very friendly staff that were always helpful. The food and deals were great. Will definitely come again !

    Look at the size of this ceviche ~!!!
    Jane C.

    Came by on my last day at Puerto Vallarta. They seated me by the ocean front! A nice breeze from the ocean. This the first I have ceviche this size !! Delicious!! Great table service! I didn't expected they fried the Mahi Mahi... oh well it's a Mexican experience... hahahah

    Pacifico Light!
    Marci P.

    We shared the King Kong burger - delicious! We also went again and just had Pacificos with our feet in the sand. Lots of beach vendors but a great spot!

    Drinks

    The food is soooo good! We've came back three times already since we've been here.. we've ordered the fish ceviche, drinks, coconut shrimp was THE BEST! Everything was really good. The service was was excellent and had the best views. Definitely recommend this place

    Mango mojito
    Amy C.

    This place is the first place you come to when you cross over the bridge. We have tried this place a couple of times over the years and each time we kick ourselves for stopping in here. It does have GREAT beach seating. Food is just ok. The negative here is the price. Place is expensive for the PV Food scene. My reccomendation, just keep walking, there are a ton of other great restaurants right on the beach to check out.

    The mojitos!! Buy one get one free!!

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    Great food great service great drinks. We rented a condo above the sea monkey, and it was a perfect place to stay and eat.

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    The service is great but the food is just okay. Some menu items weren't available when we went. The fries are really good tho

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    Amazing views, great sex on the beach! The drink called that was great too friendly staff.

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    Guacamole was very disappointing. No flavor. Quesadilla was outstanding. Average service

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    One of my favorite places in PV. Great drinks and food. Beautiful views. Fish tacos are delicious.

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    Good service great burgers good drinks great view sit on the beach or sit on the patio

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    The service was terrible save your money had one drink and left. They tell you to use the ocean if you have to pee.

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    Sonorita

    Sonorita

    4.6(276 reviews)
    0.2 km

    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.

    I was honestly surprised to see this place rated so highly because our experience was pretty…read moredisappointing. 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.

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    Sonorita - Cool atmosphere

    Cool atmosphere

    Sonorita - Their salsas are legit

    Their salsas are legit

    Sonorita - Virgin Margarita

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    El Brujo Vallarta - Tagliatte de mariscos

    El Brujo Vallarta

    4.5(137 reviews)
    0.8 km
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    Stopped in here on a DIY taco tour for the chicharron tacos, which were incredible. My boyfriend…read moreordered an interesting sounding modified cheese stick appetizer which was *amazing* and really unique. I've never had anything quite like it and scooped up in a fresh corn tortilla made this wonderful cheesy savory taco that was a highlight of the trip. The cielo rojo was well made and generous. My mom clued the staff into it being my birthday. They comped some of the better flan I've had with a happy birthday, which was quite sweet. Glam was extremely rich with roasted caramel and vanilla. Excellent place and well prioritize it in future trips to PV.

    We enjoyed El Brujo Vallarta. It's at the base of the hills and the road outside is a bit rough,…read morebut it's worth a visit. We were greeted warmly and escorted to a table. We both ordered margaritas and they brought chips and pico de gallo. We also ordered the tuna sashimi. This was our favorite dish of the night. A huge platter of tuna served with crusty bread. It was unique and delicious! I also ordered the pirey. The frijoles and guacamole were yummy as was the stuffing. I found the fish and sauce a bit mild. My partner ordered the octopus and snail. He loved it. This was his favorite restaurant of the trip, and he was ready to return the next day. I'd definitely recommend this for the uniqueness and flavors.

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    El Brujo Vallarta - Inside mural

    Inside mural

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    Macho Chicken

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    The Sea Monkey - mexican - Updated September 2026

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