Day one took us to Senor Mister Pepe's. Pepe's is away from the beach on Basilio Badillo, (322) 222-0549. Food was plentiful, the marqueritas large and the Mariachi band was loud and fun. It was a party atmosphere.
Each night about 6:30, we would pause and watch the sunset. Sometimes we’d catch the show from the malecon heading for a restaurant. Other times we would grab a seat at Si Senor or La Palapa, order a drink and stick our toes in the sand.
Si Senor was our favorite in the evening to watch the sunset about 6:30. The tables sit on the sand, the waves roll in and the wait staff is attentive. And the menu...you could eat at Si Senor for a week and not duplicate and nights' offerings. My first night, I had Pork Pibil marinated in mirasol and axiote chile sauce, steamed in banana leaves and served with red onions, habanero salsa, refried beans, rice and tortillas
Joe Jacks Fish Shack. We dined here dinner and lunch. Their fish and chips were flakey and delicious. I had to buy a T-shirt with a buxom woman on the back. BTW, when you go ask for Jack to wait on you. It's a tourist joke.
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Palapa for breakfast. We couldn't beat the food or the location. Next door to Si Senor, on the beach, the breakfast: Playa del Sol considted of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage or ham, hash browns and two pieces of french toast or pancakes.
Fajita Republic - never really got into fajitas, but tried them here and they were wonderful. The steak fajita was served on a sizzling platter with green peppers and onions with plenty of soft tacos, rice and beans. Combine the meal with home made taco chips and guacamole and you've experienced Mexico fajita style.
El Eden Jungle Restaurant - Don't miss the tour of the city that takes you past the site where "The Night of the Iguana" was filmed and then into the jungle where "Predator' was filmed. Be sure to bring your swimming suit. There's plenty of time to take a dip before returning to PV.
La Dolce Vita - here's a wonderful way to end your day. Dine at La Dolce Vita for Italian in Mexico. The food was wonderful. You sit right on the malecon and you can watch the tour boats on the water.
Fredy Toucan’s - you like American breakfasts? Here's where you go. Prepare to wait in line, but the food is good and the staff knows how to provide service.
Fajita Republic - never really got into fajitas, but tried them here and they were wonderful. The steak fajita was served on a sizzling platter with green peppers and onions with plenty of soft tacos, rice and beans. Combine the meal with home made taco chips and guacamole and you've experienced Mexico fajita style.
El Eden Jungle Restaurant - Don't miss the tour of the city that takes you past the site where "The Night of the Iguana" was filmed and then into the jungle where "Predator' was filmed. Be sure to bring your swimming suit. There's plenty of time to take a dip before returning to PV.
La Dolce Vita - here's a wonderful way to end your day. Dine at La Dolce Vita for Italian in Mexico. The food was wonderful. You sit right on the malecon and you can watch the tour boats on the water.
Fredy Toucan’s - you like American breakfasts? Here's where you go. Prepare to wait in line, but the food is good and the staff knows how to provide service.
Daiquiri Dicks - Our last evening was spent at Dauquiri Dicks. It's right on the malecon and a perfect place to see the sunset before heading home. I couldn't believe how tasty was theBBQ Prime Pork Short Ribs, charcoal-grilled with their homemade BBQ sauce served with mashed potatoes and veggies. My mouth is watering!
Andale - The perfect place to end an evening. The joint is lively, loud and if you are lucky, ride the burro through the bar.
We found great food in the restaurants. We enjoyed the mix of nationalities on the malecon along with many Mexican families enjoying the attractions. As opposed to Mazatlan’s malecon, we like the way traffic is separated from the ocean. I did miss the colorful buildings of Mazatlan’s Golden Zone. Buildings in the Romantic Zone tend to be painted white with red tile roofs. Not as colorful and white shows the grime and age much more. Would we live or vacation in Puerto Vallarta? In a heartbeat.
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