Anita’s guidebook to Puerto Vallarta
Shopping
If you love beautiful handmade Mexican textiles, potteries and home goods, this is THE PLACE for you. They have a great selection of fair priced and well organized textiles and potteries from Oaxaca and beyond. Speak to Alberto, he is supremely helpful and patient.
Casa Oaxaca Art & Home Decor
377 Aquiles SerdánIf you love beautiful handmade Mexican textiles, potteries and home goods, this is THE PLACE for you. They have a great selection of fair priced and well organized textiles and potteries from Oaxaca and beyond. Speak to Alberto, he is supremely helpful and patient.
Mundo del cristal
560 Av. Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaHuge selections of Mexican style dishes, glasses, and souvenirs.
Nice areas to stroll around and check out cheap handicrafts, souvenirs, and trinkets. May not be where you find high quality items, but a place to test you negotiation skills.
32 locals recommend
Cuale Island Flea Market
Nice areas to stroll around and check out cheap handicrafts, souvenirs, and trinkets. May not be where you find high quality items, but a place to test you negotiation skills.
A great place to find some vintage Mexican treasures. The owner Enrique is super nice and friendly.
Muy Guapo Mexico
310 Venustiano CarranzaA great place to find some vintage Mexican treasures. The owner Enrique is super nice and friendly.
Food scene
Azul Bistro
372 Ignacio L. VallartaThis is a great place to get breakfast and lunch.
Mi Cafe Restaurant & Coffee Shop
505 C. Fco. I. MaderoExcellent place for brunch and coffee.
One of the most popular taco spots in town! They are famous for their Al Pastor tacos, but everything is all very good there. Be sure to go there early or prepare to wait in line.
158 locals recommend
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloOne of the most popular taco spots in town! They are famous for their Al Pastor tacos, but everything is all very good there. Be sure to go there early or prepare to wait in line.
A great brunch place right by the condo!!! A favorite spot for ex-pats with American style brunch menu and attentive service.
355 locals recommend
Restaurante Fredy's Tucan
245 Basilio BadilloA great brunch place right by the condo!!! A favorite spot for ex-pats with American style brunch menu and attentive service.
One of the best dining experience in town. The food, the service, the music, and most importantly, the breathtaking view.... Be sure to make a reservation in advance. If you book around 6 PM, you will get to enjoy your dinner with beautiful sunset!!!
52 locals recommend
La Cappella
363 B C. MiramarOne of the best dining experience in town. The food, the service, the music, and most importantly, the breathtaking view.... Be sure to make a reservation in advance. If you book around 6 PM, you will get to enjoy your dinner with beautiful sunset!!!
Pie In The Sky
121 Av Paseo de la MarinaGot a sweet tooth? This is a great spot to get desserts!
If you are tired of having tacos, this is an excellent place to have your Asian food!!! Really tasty and great service!
39 locals recommend
Siam Cocina Thai
271 C. Fco. I. MaderoIf you are tired of having tacos, this is an excellent place to have your Asian food!!! Really tasty and great service!
Our favorite old school Mexican bakery in town. And the best part is that it's right by the condo!!! The flan and tres leches cake are to die for....
12 locals recommend
Bakery & Confectionery Yarita
244 Basilio BadilloOur favorite old school Mexican bakery in town. And the best part is that it's right by the condo!!! The flan and tres leches cake are to die for....
If you can't live without your grande Mocha Frappuccino, it's around corner from the condo. All staff speak English, and you can even use your Starbucks App.
6 locals recommend
Starbucks Basilio Badillo
No. 206 Pino SuárezIf you can't live without your grande Mocha Frappuccino, it's around corner from the condo. All staff speak English, and you can even use your Starbucks App.
Authentic Mexican seafood joint! Inexpensive with welcoming staff. You will leave stuffed to your gills.
9 locals recommend
Mariscos Cisneros
271 AguacateAuthentic Mexican seafood joint! Inexpensive with welcoming staff. You will leave stuffed to your gills.
Easily one of the most vibrant and happening spots in town with ample outdoor seating. The music and the laughter continue late into the night.
72 locals recommend
Margarita Grill
321 Pino SuárezEasily one of the most vibrant and happening spots in town with ample outdoor seating. The music and the laughter continue late into the night.
If you are serious about your coffee and tea, this is the place to come!!!
10 locals recommend
PUERTO CAFE
540 MorelosIf you are serious about your coffee and tea, this is the place to come!!!
One of the best high end restaurants in town. Be sure to make a reservation in advance!
44 locals recommend
Tintoque
445 Aquiles SerdánOne of the best high end restaurants in town. Be sure to make a reservation in advance!
Marisma Fish Taco
320 NaranjoOne of the best fish tacos in town.
Mariscos el Guero
291 C. Fco. I. MaderoGreat Seafood place!
Tired of having tacos? Come to Bonito kitchen and you will have some good Asian food!
12 locals recommend
Bonito Kitchen & Bar
512 InsurgentesTired of having tacos? Come to Bonito kitchen and you will have some good Asian food!
Neighborhoods
Charming mix of cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Visit the Church of Guadalupe with its beautiful domed tower, climb the stairs up the hill for a view of the city and the ocean.
84 locals recommend
Centro
Charming mix of cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Visit the Church of Guadalupe with its beautiful domed tower, climb the stairs up the hill for a view of the city and the ocean.