Looking for reccomendations for a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta on the Malecon. Not like a Senor Frogs, maybe a bit more authentic! We are staying in Nuevo Vallarta, but wanting to do a day trip to PV. We have 2 kids age 5 and 8. Any other must have sights to see? Thanks!

Pipi’s

Tamara it’s the best

I also recommend!!

Tamara yes!

Pipi’s

Illana not in the malecon and very touristy anyway. For real Mexican home cooking Gabys is the place

Mariscos Polo's
Basilio Badillo 223, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
+52 322 222 4568
https://goo.gl/maps/JS6aDYYR8EP2

Pipi's A couple of blocks up from malecon, but worth it for sure!

Definitely pipis

The zoo!! Buy a food pack and feed alllllllll the animals

There was an amazing restaurant but I can’t recall the name, all open front, all the locals went there, line up at night and it was towards the water. Ask the locals where to go, that was the best way we found amazing restaurants!

Andeles!

Vanessa I wouldn’t head there with kids

During the day is fine

Wow thanks everyone!

Lots of carts along malecon also, with tacos, churros etc.

https://www.theblueshrimp.com

I can recommend and amazing place up the hill a bit with spectacular views. Best food also. Barcelona Tapas. Make a Rez. Don’t eat on the malecon. Not much other than an Italian place that all the tourists get taken too. Further down close to the water side is Blue Shrimp but if you want sunset views and great food Barcelona Tapas is a must

I second Barcelona Tapas

The Day Off Bar was awesome! Super friendly and great with the kids (we have 4 & 8 yr old)

Ive been to Barcelona Tapas, its good, BUT Layla's is MUCH better and more authentic. They have a facebook page, check em out!

Try Kelly’s Pour Favor Saloon & cookhouse at the end of the Malecon in Old Vallarta.

Archie’s wok / although it is Thai. Food and amazing at that
Cholera has the best seafood soup just off the malecon
Try street
Tacos if you want real Mexican !!
Cheeky monkey is great for the view

Go to the old town to eat (Romantic Zone). Cafe de Olla or El Brujo are great.
https://m.facebook.com/Cafe-de-Olla-Puerto-Vallarta-Jalisco-442362415526/
https://m.facebook.com/El-Brujo-Vallarta-733794296687191/

My only recommendation is please do not go to pipi’s is not authentic at all all gringos goes there is expensive and do not support them I went and had big regret there are so many great restaurants around zona romántica to chose from like La Cappella with beautiful view and music or Gaby’s or go to beautiful coffee place called Vallarta factory

Dawnn totally agree. Pipis is such a fake tourist trap. Gabys is real mexican food. I still vote for Barcelona Tapas. Can’t beat the view and amazing service too. Not mexican good but then again neither is Blue Shrimp which is think is overpriced also

if you want really good food and don't want the price if Pipi's go to Pepe's. We went there accidentally looking for Pipi's. It is,a much more authentic experience and cheaper

Daphne thanks my cousin also recommended Pepe’s

Not sure if it’s in that area but the best EVER (I still dream about it) was Fajita Republic. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g150793...

Over the bridge into old town... La Ronda! The best food.....