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    The Sea Monkey

    3.5 (69 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Beach Bars

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    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

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    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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    12 years ago

    This was the worst food I have had so far in PV. Had the chicken quesadilla. Food was overpriced given the low quality. Staff was nice.

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    Great Beers !!!! Very Cold, the price was 25 pesos a beer !!! The bathrooms were clean and the view spectacular

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    Right by the beach, they have AMAZING drink specials. Food was OK, just get drinks here.

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    Great food, great view and can't beat $1.00 margaritas. great place to watch the beautiful Puerto Vallarta sunset.

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    10 years ago

    This place was amazing. Best fish tacos ever and on the beach too. Food came quickly. Perfect place for a sunset.

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    Pancho's Takos - Al pastor This plate is sooo loaded we had to quickly plan our strategy to tackle it!

    Pancho's Takos

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 km
    $

    most legit bites you'll have in this entire area!…read more if you arrive after 8pm on any given night, there will be a line but the wait is so worth it! must get the guacamole, tacos el pastor and the agua de jamaica is top tier and not bragged about enough, add some lime for an extra kick!! this hole in the wall is in the middle of all the bustle in zona romántica and sitting outside only adds to the experience!

    If you visit Puerto Vallarta and venture into Zona Romantica for the first time, I highly recommend…read moretrying this taco stand. While the wait can be a bit unpredictable, it's usually not too long, especially during the summer. However, if you visit in the winter, it can take a while. The food here is reasonably priced and the portions are generous. The only thing that confuses me is the fruit water of the day. The cups are incredibly small, and for 30 pesos, I expected more. I've noticed that some tables have their water refilled, while others have been changed. I'm not sure if this is a policy or just a coincidence. The service is okay, but nothing extraordinary. They have a limited number of tables and don't have air conditioning, so it can get quite hot inside and outside. However, you're here to eat and go, so don't expect a sit-down experience. One important thing to note is that they only accept cash. So, make sure to bring some pesos with you.

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    Pancho's Takos - Al pastor

    Al pastor

    Pancho's Takos - Beef Top Round Sautéed with Onions (good flavor; 3-pieces) - VN

    Beef Top Round Sautéed with Onions (good flavor; 3-pieces) - VN

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    Tacos n guacamole

    Sonorita

    Sonorita

    4.6(275 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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    The Sea Monkey - mexican - Updated August 2026

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