TJ And Gaby's Guidebook
Coffee Spots
Dee's Coffee Company
111-117 Francisca RodríguezBest local coffee shop.
Starbucks
121 Av Paseo de la MarinaCrema Barra de espresso
323 C. Fco. I. MaderoGreat little spot for coffee to go and excellent cold brews.
Food scene
Los Muertos Brewing
302 Lázaro CárdenasBest craft beer and pizza in town!
El Granero
333 Calle Fco. I. MaderoAlso the best craft beer in town and gastropub.
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloDelicious seafood and mojitos.
Italian fine dining. Best homemade pasta in town! Reservations recommended.
40 locals recommend
Tre Piatti
292 Lázaro CárdenasItalian fine dining. Best homemade pasta in town! Reservations recommended.
Café de Olla
168 Basilio BadilloClassic Mexican cuisine.
Salud Super Food
534-A Olas AltasDelicious smoothies and healthy breakfast or lunch.
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoThe perfect spot for breakfast on the beach.
El Barracuda
1290 ParaguayDelicious seafood on the beach.
Gourmet ice cream for a sunny afternoon or an after dinner dessert.
8 locals recommend
Lix Homemade Ice Cream
168C Basilio BadilloGourmet ice cream for a sunny afternoon or an after dinner dessert.
A local favorite for delicious seafood and fish or shrimp tacos.
11 locals recommend
Marisqueria Los Lirios
395 AguacateA local favorite for delicious seafood and fish or shrimp tacos.
La Dolce Vita Zona Romantica
206 Basilio BadilloDecent Italian food at reasonable prices.
Popular breakfast spot with a mix of Mexican and American dishes.
355 locals recommend
Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio BadilloPopular breakfast spot with a mix of Mexican and American dishes.
Another popular breakfast spot with Mexican and American dishes.
69 locals recommend
The Pancake House
289 Basilio BadilloAnother popular breakfast spot with Mexican and American dishes.
“Mex-Tex” cuisine, sports and live music. Check out the Friday night Blues band.
19 locals recommend
Nacho Daddy
287 Basilio Badillo“Mex-Tex” cuisine, sports and live music. Check out the Friday night Blues band.
Local hole in the wall for delicious Mexican breakfast. Some of the best chilaquiles this side of town.
9 locals recommend
Restaurante Dianita
243 C. Fco. I. MaderoLocal hole in the wall for delicious Mexican breakfast. Some of the best chilaquiles this side of town.
Perfect for breakfast on the go. Amazing croissants and breakfast pastries. Ham and cheese croissants with bechamel…need I say more.
Paris Café Pâtisseries
158 Pino SuárezPerfect for breakfast on the go. Amazing croissants and breakfast pastries. Ham and cheese croissants with bechamel…need I say more.
Good and cheap local bakery. Pastries, pies and bread on the go.
12 locals recommend
Bakery & Confectionery Yarita
244 Basilio BadilloGood and cheap local bakery. Pastries, pies and bread on the go.
Tacos
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloLoaded al pastor tacos. Be prepared to wait.
Sonorita Olas Altas
232 Pino SuárezDelicious al pastor tacos without the wait.
Taqueria Las Güeras
457 Venustiano CarranzaA street food extravaganza.
Birria Robles
271 Calle ConstituciónBest breakfast tacos in town. Soft or crispy tacos with stewed meat. A hangover cure!
Marisma Fish Taco
320 NaranjoFresh fish and shrimp tacos. Perfect for lunch!
Tacos de cabeza for the more adventurous eaters. Tongue, cheek and surtido(mixed head meat) highly recommended.
Tacos Guzman
216 AguacateTacos de cabeza for the more adventurous eaters. Tongue, cheek and surtido(mixed head meat) highly recommended.
Groceries
Old Town Market
315 Lázaro CárdenasStaple items from home and a good selection of meats, produce, cheese and booze.
Wide selection of gourmet and international foods and beverages plus some fresh produce.
28 locals recommend
Mercado Ollin
205 Lázaro CárdenasWide selection of gourmet and international foods and beverages plus some fresh produce.
Puerto Vallarta Gourmet House
208 C. ConstituciónA limited selection of international specialty foods.
Farmacia Guadalajara
261 InsurgentesStaple items and drugstore.
Best selection of wine and liquors.
17 locals recommend
Vinos América Basilio Badillo (Puerto Vallarta)
284 Basilio BadilloBest selection of wine and liquors.
Meat and Veg
Carnicería Colín
476 Venustiano CarranzaLocal butcher shop for all of your meat needs.
Pescados Y Mariscos El Güero
129 C. ConstituciónFish and shrimp market.
Baca Market
502 Lázaro CárdenasLarge selection of fruit and veggies.
Smaller selection of fruit and veggies usually with better prices.
8 locals recommend
fruteria California
560 Lázaro CárdenasSmaller selection of fruit and veggies usually with better prices.
Sightseeing
Walk the malecón day or night. You’ll always find something interesting.
770 locals recommend
Malecon Puerto Vallarta
S/N Paseo Díaz OrdazWalk the malecón day or night. You’ll always find something interesting.
Hiking
A short but steep hike to the best view of Vallarta. Go up the malecón to Mandala and from there head straight up the hill. After a few blocks you’ll find a set of stairs. They’ll both lead you to the right. Hang a quick left and continue going up the street and you’ll find a never ending set of stairs to the top.
140 locals recommend
Mirador La Cruz Del Cerro Stairs And Trolly
LB AbasoloA short but steep hike to the best view of Vallarta. Go up the malecón to Mandala and from there head straight up the hill. After a few blocks you’ll find a set of stairs. They’ll both lead you to the right. Hang a quick left and continue going up the street and you’ll find a never ending set of stairs to the top.