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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 VallartaFresh 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Palapa Restaurant
105-3 PúlpitoLandmark 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Coco's Kitchen
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante Los Alcatraces de Nuevo Vallarta
1423 Blvrd Riviera NayaritGood 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pancho's Takos
162 Basilio BadilloIf 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tacos On The Street
9 HuachinangoWell 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 OlivosIn 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buonissimo
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Dolce Vita Nuevo Vallarta
# 2 Paseo de las PalmasIn Plaza 3.14, indoor, outdoor dining, authentic Italian recipes, owners come from Venice.
Tropicalito Cantina Marina
l4 Paseo de la MarinaHip 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lamara
108 HamburgoIn 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Blue Shrimp
10 Av. El AncloteEnjoy 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sonora Grill Prime - Puerto Vallarta
121 Av Paseo de la MarinaHigh 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Café des Artistes
740 Calle Gpe. SánchezUnique 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tuna Blanca
Lote 5 Av. El AncloteIn 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Joe Jack's Fish Shack
212 Basilio BadilloGreat zona romantica spot with excellent dishes. Try the pescado sarandeado, es buenísimo!
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 VallartaGood 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sabal Playa
114 A Blvd. CosteroQuiet 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mozzamare
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Fibba
1 Paseo de los CocoterosPublic 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Majahuitas
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Playa Yelapa
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Paradise Plaza Shopping Center
85 Paseo de los CocoterosSunset Market grocery store, restaurants, chains like Starbucks, McDonald's, Dominos & Subway.
La Comer Nuevo Vallarta
High-end grocery store, newly built in 2015.
Chedraui
Large scale grocery store closest to condo.
Super Walmart close to condo by car/taxi/Uber.
98 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Walmart Banderas Bay
480 Blvrd Riviera NayaritSuper Walmart close to condo by car/taxi/Uber.
Costco Wholesale
134 Av Fluvial VallartaYes, we also have a Costco.
OXXO
65 Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta7 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farmacia Guadalajara
598 México 200Walgreens/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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hospital San Javier Riviera Nayarit
# 55 Paseo de los CocoterosHospital very close to condo for emergencies, COVID tests, has a small pharmacy.
Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit
Newly built hospital in Bucerias.
Hospital in Marina Vallarta next to airport.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hospiten Puerto Vallarta
#3970 Blvd. Francisco Medina AscencioHospital in Marina Vallarta next to airport.
Pharmacy along north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Farmacia Guadalajara
598 México 200Pharmacy along north entrance to Nuevo Vallarta.
Farmer's Markets
Every Saturday during peak season (November - April) from 9am - 2pm in La Zona Romantica.
75 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Olas Altas Saturday Market
Lázaro CárdenasEvery 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nuevo Vallarta Rivera Farmer's Market (behind Casino)
Every Tuesday during peak season (November - April) 9am - 2pm behind Hospital Joya.