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Breakfast / Lunch

Fresh baked breads & pastries, always a good quality breakfast & lunch in Nuevo Vallarta.
Paninos Nuevo Vallarta
7 Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta
Fresh baked breads & pastries, always a good quality breakfast & lunch in Nuevo Vallarta.
Landmark in La Zona Romantica since 1960's. Good spot for brunch, people watching, good food & drink.
474 locals recommend
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 Púlpito
474 locals recommend
Landmark in La Zona Romantica since 1960's. Good spot for brunch, people watching, good food & drink.
Good breakfast spot in La Zona Romantica. Indoor, outdoor dining amongst the trees, interesting people watching.
157 locals recommend
Coco's Kitchen
157 locals recommend
Good breakfast spot in La Zona Romantica. Indoor, outdoor dining amongst the trees, interesting people watching.
Good local breakfast restaurant, kid friendly with large play area.
27 locals recommend
Restaurante Los Alcatraces de Nuevo Vallarta
1423 Blvrd Riviera Nayarit
27 locals recommend
Good local breakfast restaurant, kid friendly with large play area.

Tacos

If you like tacos al pastor, arguably the best around. In Valle Dorado, main location in Zona Romantica. If a fan of spice, try the habanero salsa with pineapple, jicama, mango.
158 locals recommend
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio Badillo
158 locals recommend
If you like tacos al pastor, arguably the best around. In Valle Dorado, main location in Zona Romantica. If a fan of spice, try the habanero salsa with pineapple, jicama, mango.
Well worth the 30 minute drive north. Rustic, family recipe, tacos al carbon, ribeye tacos, world class flavors. Check TripAdvisor for reviews.
66 locals recommend
Tacos On The Street
9 Huachinango
66 locals recommend
Well worth the 30 minute drive north. Rustic, family recipe, tacos al carbon, ribeye tacos, world class flavors. Check TripAdvisor for reviews.
In Valle Dorado, pork tacos. Carnitas, costilla, cachete, cabeza, oreja, surtido. Open daily for breakfast until they run out of meat.
Tacos Goyo Bahía de Banderas
#102 Valle de los Olivos
In Valle Dorado, pork tacos. Carnitas, costilla, cachete, cabeza, oreja, surtido. Open daily for breakfast until they run out of meat.

Food scene

In Plaza 3.14, gelato, Italian favorites, live music on weekends.
23 locals recommend
Buonissimo
23 locals recommend
In Plaza 3.14, gelato, Italian favorites, live music on weekends.
In Plaza 3.14, indoor, outdoor dining, authentic Italian recipes, owners come from Venice.
222 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Nuevo Vallarta
# 2 Paseo de las Palmas
222 locals recommend
In Plaza 3.14, indoor, outdoor dining, authentic Italian recipes, owners come from Venice.
Hip local bar with great tasting menu overlooking Nuevo Vallarta marina.
Tropicalito Cantina Marina
l4 Paseo de la Marina
Hip local bar with great tasting menu overlooking Nuevo Vallarta marina.
In Versalles neighborhood, unique ceviche recipes. Small, hip, excellent food, usually busy so be patient.
72 locals recommend
Lamara
108 Hamburgo
72 locals recommend
In Versalles neighborhood, unique ceviche recipes. Small, hip, excellent food, usually busy so be patient.
Enjoy good food & drink on the beach in Punta de Mita. Family friendly, bring swim suits & towels if you venture into the water.
90 locals recommend
The Blue Shrimp
10 Av. El Anclote
90 locals recommend
Enjoy good food & drink on the beach in Punta de Mita. Family friendly, bring swim suits & towels if you venture into the water.
High quality steak house, fine dining in Marina Vallarta.
143 locals recommend
Sonora Grill Prime - Puerto Vallarta
121 Av Paseo de la Marina
143 locals recommend
High quality steak house, fine dining in Marina Vallarta.
Unique dining experience in the trees in El Centro by noted Vallarta chef Thierry Blouet. Call ahead for reservations, ask for an outside table.
192 locals recommend
Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. Sánchez
192 locals recommend
Unique dining experience in the trees in El Centro by noted Vallarta chef Thierry Blouet. Call ahead for reservations, ask for an outside table.
In Punta de Mita, from noted chef Thierry Blouet, fine dining on the beach. Call ahead for reservations, ask for table on the beach.
46 locals recommend
Tuna Blanca
Lote 5 Av. El Anclote
46 locals recommend
In Punta de Mita, from noted chef Thierry Blouet, fine dining on the beach. Call ahead for reservations, ask for table on the beach.
Great zona romantica spot with excellent dishes. Try the pescado sarandeado, es buenísimo!
319 locals recommend
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio Badillo
319 locals recommend
Great zona romantica spot with excellent dishes. Try the pescado sarandeado, es buenísimo!
New in 2021, excellent seafood, not overly expensive.
Campomar Puerto Vallarta
New in 2021, excellent seafood, not overly expensive.
Good quality Mexican and international dishes. Nice atmosphere & bar. Original restaurant in Tepic, Nayarit, this one opened in 2018.
LOMA 42 BAHIA
4 Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta
Good quality Mexican and international dishes. Nice atmosphere & bar. Original restaurant in Tepic, Nayarit, this one opened in 2018.

Beach / Ocean

Quiet beach club, call ahread for reservations, excellent food & drinks. Use the paddle board, kayak, outdoor massages, kid friendly.
8 locals recommend
Sabal Playa
114 A Blvd. Costero
8 locals recommend
Quiet beach club, call ahread for reservations, excellent food & drinks. Use the paddle board, kayak, outdoor massages, kid friendly.
Part of Marival Group, kid friendly beach club in Nuevo Vallarta. Call ahead for reservation.
16 locals recommend
Mozzamare
16 locals recommend
Part of Marival Group, kid friendly beach club in Nuevo Vallarta. Call ahead for reservation.
Public beach access in middle of Nuevo Vallarta. Walk up & down the beach for miles.
16 locals recommend
Playa Fibba
1 Paseo de los Cocoteros
16 locals recommend
Public beach access in middle of Nuevo Vallarta. Walk up & down the beach for miles.
South of downtown Vallarta, access by boat. Call ahead for reservations, hip, music, unique beach scene.
22 locals recommend
Playa Majahuitas
22 locals recommend
South of downtown Vallarta, access by boat. Call ahead for reservations, hip, music, unique beach scene.
South of downtown Vallarta, access by boat. Family friendly, hike up to the waterfall.
86 locals recommend
Yelapa Beach
86 locals recommend
South of downtown Vallarta, access by boat. Family friendly, hike up to the waterfall.

Grocery / Convenience Stores

Sunset Market grocery store, restaurants, chains like Starbucks, McDonald's, Dominos & Subway.
97 locals recommend
Paradise Plaza Shopping Center
85 Paseo de los Cocoteros
97 locals recommend
Sunset Market grocery store, restaurants, chains like Starbucks, McDonald's, Dominos & Subway.
High-end grocery store, newly built in 2015.
La Comer Nuevo Vallarta
High-end grocery store, newly built in 2015.
Large scale grocery store closest to condo.
114 locals recommend
Chedraui
114 locals recommend
Large scale grocery store closest to condo.
Super Walmart close to condo by car/taxi/Uber.
98 locals recommend
Walmart Banderas Bay
480 Blvrd Riviera Nayarit
98 locals recommend
Super Walmart close to condo by car/taxi/Uber.
Yes, we also have a Costco.
156 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
134 Av Fluvial Vallarta
156 locals recommend
Yes, we also have a Costco.
7 Eleven type convenience store outside El Tigre main gate.
43 locals recommend
OXXO
65 Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta
43 locals recommend
7 Eleven type convenience store outside El Tigre main gate.

Pharmacies / Hospitals

Walgreens/CVS like pharmacy outside main gate of El Tigre, very close to the condo.
28 locals recommend
Farmacia Guadalajara
598 México 200
28 locals recommend
Walgreens/CVS like pharmacy outside main gate of El Tigre, very close to the condo.
Hospital very close to condo for emergencies, COVID tests, has a small pharmacy.
27 locals recommend
Hospital San Javier Riviera Nayarit
# 55 Paseo de los Cocoteros
27 locals recommend
Hospital very close to condo for emergencies, COVID tests, has a small pharmacy.
Newly built hospital in Bucerias.
Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit
Newly built hospital in Bucerias.
Hospital in Marina Vallarta next to airport.
9 locals recommend
Hospiten Puerto Vallarta
#3970 Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio
9 locals recommend
Hospital in Marina Vallarta next to airport.
Pharmacy along north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta.
28 locals recommend
Farmacia Guadalajara
598 México 200
28 locals recommend
Pharmacy along north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta.

Farmer's Markets

Every Saturday during peak season (November - April) from 9am - 2pm in La Zona Romantica.
75 locals recommend
Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro Cárdenas
75 locals recommend
Every Saturday during peak season (November - April) from 9am - 2pm in La Zona Romantica.
Every Tuesday during peak season (November - April) 9am - 2pm behind Hospital Joya.
8 locals recommend
Nuevo Vallarta Rivera Farmer's Market (behind Casino)
8 locals recommend
Every Tuesday during peak season (November - April) 9am - 2pm behind Hospital Joya.