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    The Sea Monkey

    3.5 (69 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Beach Bars

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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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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    Bar la Playa - Dogs allowed

    Bar la Playa

    4.8(103 reviews)
    0.1 km
    $$

    Stopped in here as part of the Vallarta Taco Tour A cute…read moresmall place right before La Playa Our bartender made us the best watermelon margaritas I have ever had! The ambience is definitely upscale and very comfortable Definitely worth another stop in the next time I am in the area

    Bar La Playa is a MUST first-stop when visiting Zona Romantica…read more On our most recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, we wanted to spend a day in this part of the region. After looking up good places to go, Bar La Playa came up- and I'm sure glad it did! First, it's easy to get to if you're coming from North. Our Uber was easily able to drop us off without getting stuck in gridlock traffic that can affect certain roads of this area. Additionally, the location isn't a high-traffic area for tourists. That meant we were able to walk up and immediately find seats. Second, the service was top notch. I didn't get the bartenders name, but he was very welcoming, friendly, hospitable and spoke English. Just an overall cool dude and was glad to support his business. Third, the drinks were great. Finally, we were drinking 'real' drinks, not the watered down sugary stuff at the hotel. We were very satisfied with the taste of the drinks. Fourth, the prices are really good. Mexico has gotten expensive and this was a sigh of relief. You can have a great time here without feeling like you paid an arm and a leg. I highly-highly recommend making Bar La Playa your first stop when coming to this area. You're going to get great service, great drinks and all at a price that is reasonable and fair.

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    Bar la Playa - Cocktails.

    Cocktails.

    Bar la Playa - Outside looking in

    Outside looking in

    Bar la Playa

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    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Martini madness Mondays 85 pesos for any martini

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge

    4.8(43 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    We've been coming here for years....get over here now! Manuel is AMAZING. Try it all. Relax. You're…read morehome. Drinks are made with love!

    This is a GREAT spot. I went for martini Monday (85 pesos martinis all night) and ordered a house…read moremartini to start. They use tanqueray as their house gin which is unusual but a pleasant surprise as it actually happens to be my preferred brand. I didn't have high hopes for the martini - I find that outside of major U.S. cities places end up putting in way too much vermouth - and it actually ended up being fantastic. It didn't taste too different from what I would make at home which is probably the best thing I could say about a martini (for my own personal taste). I tried a fruitier one - the Gigi - as my second and final drink. It was good but I'm just not a fruity drink person. I just wasn't equipped to handle another standard martini lol. The ambiance is phenomenal - it was both casual and comfortable yet classy. The crowd was much older than I expected although not in a bad way at all. There were lots of expats in their 50s and 60s. I was worried it would be a rowdy rooftop and by contrast it was actually a very chill vibe. Only complaint is that the bathroom is outside of the venue down the stairs and you need a key to enter, which was a bit annoying bc I wanted to use the restroom before I left and I forgot to ask for the key on my way out. Small annoyance and certainly wouldn't prevent me from going back.

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    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - They should have this sign in every bar, restaurant, anywhere!! Love it

    They should have this sign in every bar, restaurant, anywhere!! Love it

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Yep. Beautiful vibe.

    Yep. Beautiful vibe.

    Twisted Palms Rooftop Lounge - Amazing outdoor rooftop patio!

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    Amazing outdoor rooftop patio!

    La Noche - Outside

    La Noche

    4.2(47 reviews)
    0.3 km
    $$

    La Noche is giving me "LA" vibes. We came here on a Tuesday night around 10pm. The first floor is…read morethe dance club. There was a drag performance but not many people there yet. So we went upstairs to the outdoor bar / lounge area. We were a group of 12 and there was a cushioned corner for us that fit all of us. We loved the open air concept with plants all around. The staffs were amazing. The drinks were good. By the time we left at 11pm, the club floor had 3 go go boys and it was starting to get busier. It was a fun night out.

    La Noche aka The Night is a cool space with super nightclub energy (especially when you first…read moreenter). The drinks are reasonable, but unlike Mr. Flamingos and a few other places they do charge a cover to get in on most nights. It's multileveled which can be fun especially with great music, dancers and drag performers in abundance. People are pretty friendly here, but not the most welcoming to everyone. They were pretty nice to us, just a touch rude to another group of patrons from what I saw while we were here - at least at the door. The bartenders are fun. The music is epic. High energy. Outside patio area is gorgeous. We didn't stay here long at all. We just didn't vibe with this hot spot as much as other places, but still a great place. And overall (at least in my opinion) it's not AS feel good as neighboring LGBTQ+ spots in PV. That said they have some great events, beautiful dancers and great club lighting.

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    La Noche - Upstairs

    Upstairs

    La Noche
    La Noche

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    Ándale - Al pastor tacos- so good!

    Ándale

    3.8(139 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    We've passed by this bar a few times, enroute to our hotel, mostly during the evening. It's usually…read morebustling with people inside and out. You'll find people engaged in all sorts of activities ....eating, drinking, dancing, and socializing. Andale is the place to have a great time. Today, for some reason, the restaurants and bars on the street seemed less crowded. It was a Wednesday night when we finally stepped foot into Andale's. We ordered margaritas, shots of anejo tequila, and a beverage; we had already had dinner elsewhere. The DJ was playing a mix of 90s R&B, reggaeton, country, and pop music, and the whistle blowing from the staff added to the lively and exciting atmosphere. I must admit, though, the loud whistle blowing now and then annoyed me, I managed to drown it out somehow. If you plan to visit Andale, expect fun and lively atmosphere with plenty of staff ready to serve you.

    During our cruise stop in Puerto Vallarta, we decided to have lunch at Andale's Restaurant & Bar…read more The main reason was to try their well-known Chile en Nogada and experience a local restaurant while we were in port. The restaurant itself was pleasant. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was lively, and it was a comfortable place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal. For visitors spending a few hours in town, it's an easy and convenient option. That said, after the meal, I felt the restaurant's biggest strengths were its location and atmosphere rather than the food itself. I specifically ordered the Chile en Nogada, which is considered one of their signature dishes. Presentation was beautiful: a large poblano pepper covered in a rich walnut sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds. It certainly looked impressive when it arrived at the table. The flavor, however, was not what I expected. The pepper was very soft and mild, with no heat at all. The filling combined meat, fruit, and spices, giving it a noticeable sweetness. The walnut sauce was thick, creamy, and nutty, but also surprisingly sweet. When everything came together in one bite, I tasted sweetness, savoriness, nuttiness, and the flavor of the pepper all at once. I can appreciate the complexity and understand why this dish is considered a traditional classic, but personally I struggled with the combination. As the meal went on, the sweetness became more prominent, and the dish started to feel like something caught between an entrée and a dessert. It wasn't bad--it just wasn't something I would order again. We also tried a few other Mexican dishes during the meal. They were perfectly acceptable, but nothing really stood out. The overall food quality felt average: not disappointing, but not memorable either. Throughout the meal, I couldn't shake the feeling that this was a restaurant designed primarily for visitors. The menu, atmosphere, and clientele all felt very tourist-oriented. For travelers looking for a convenient and comfortable place to eat, that may be exactly what they're looking for. But for those hoping to discover exceptional Mexican cuisine, I think there are probably better options in Puerto Vallarta.

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    Ándale - Signage

    Signage

    Ándale - Guacamole - pretty presentation.

    Guacamole - pretty presentation.

    Ándale - View of the busy street from my seat

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    View of the busy street from my seat

    The Sea Monkey - mexican - Updated August 2026

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