El Arrayán is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

1. El Arrayán

8.2
Allende #344 (Miramar), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Mexican Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Champa G.Champa Gujjanudu: Love the authentic flavors here. Homemade salsas, and really tasty sopes. Also liked the guacamole

Sarah C.Sarah Caroline: From the second you enter you know you found the perfect authentic Mexican food.

RobertoRoberto: Amazing salsas. Monitor amazing. Cute decor. Very authentic, off the beaten path.

La Bodeguita del Medio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

2. La Bodeguita del Medio

8.9
Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858-A (Allende), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Cuban Restaurant · 246 tips and reviews

CRATEinteriorsCRATEinteriors: If you want authentic Cuban fried eggs with rice bring your own. They cook them -for a fee!

Barbie N.Barbie N: An authentic and delicious Cuban escape right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta! Bring your dancing shoes and a Sharpie — everyone writes on the walls!

Michael J.Michael Jones: Authentic Cuban food (according to my wife) and a really fun evening all round. Come for food and stay for drinks and cigars

116 Pulpito is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

3. 116 Pulpito

9.1
Púlpito 116 (116), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

Teacher M.Teacher Monty: The decor is awesome, especially the cement bar top and the tile mosaic on the back wall. A great place for cocktails or for dinner. Elegantly walks the line between hip and authentic.

Fernando M.Fernando Martínez Sierra: Excelente lugar por descubrir en Vallarta. Platillos creativos y sabrosos. Las croquetas son auténticas y el pulpo a la miel de 10.

amy h.amy hailu: The Turuletos waa beyond any type of shrimp appetizer I have ever had. 100 %amazing. Cute little unique restaurant in beloved PV. Their Sangria and monitor are also one if the best.

La Dolce Vita is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

4. La Dolce Vita

9.1
Paseo Díaz Ordaz 674 (Josefa Ortiz), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Italian Restaurant · centro · 189 tips and reviews

Sam C.Sam Cunningham: Unbeatable Italian; Authentic. After a few weeks of tacos you're ready for some home cooked pasta and pizzas. Here's the place to satisfy that urge for all things Italian. Take the specials.

EdwulfEdwulf: Auténtico italiano, pide una pizza luna que es de lo mejor. Ambiente romántico y excelente sabor. El mejor restaurante italiano de Vallarta

Braulio G.Braulio G.: Definitivamente este no es el típico "Italian is" el sabor aquí sí es auténtico y todo al dente.

Tacos de camarón El Machín is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

5. Tacos de camarón El Machín

8.7
Calle Preparatoria 135, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Taco Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Jose R.Jose Romeo: Try the camarones al pastor tacos, it's a nice fusion of authentic street tacos and seafood.

brad d.brad deal: incredible shrimp tacos and salsas! stand closes at 4, but now there's restaurant with tables, bathroom, wifi, tv across the parking lot.

Antonio B.Antonio BD: Awesome tacos way much better the taco stand flavor and service than the one across the street talking about tacos the birria ones , camarón capeado and al pastor plus the machaca taco the best.

El Barracuda is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

6. El Barracuda

8.8
Paraguay 1290, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Seafood Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews

K s.K sY: Great food and very authentic! 👌🏻

Jana B.Jana Berger: A gorgeous view comes with delicious food and friendly staff!! You can enjoy the sunset and amazing seafood. Try the fish tacos or the grilled octopus and you won’t miss anything.

Israel A.Israel Andalon: A favorite for sea food with nice environment. Try the Mariscos Dinamita.

Tacos Revolución is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

7. Tacos Revolución

8.9
Olas Altas 485, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Taco Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Frank R.Frank Ruggieri: Authentic feel. Delicious tacos with a fixings bar for added zest.

Juve L.Juve Lopez: The salsas are great. The fish and shrimp tacos. Wow. Eat here!!

Calin D.Calin Daian: Best tacos I've ever had

Raspados El Manantial is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

8. Raspados El Manantial

8.7
Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Ice Cream Parlor · 14 tips and reviews

Sahara R.Sahara Rodríguez: Los mejores raspados en Puerto Vallarta. El de fresa con nuez está delicioso.

Alex G.Alex Guerrero: El Raspado de nuez con fresa es buenisimo

Leon V.Leon Villanueva: Raspado de frutas con nuez riquisimo

Michechavas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

9. Michechavas

9.0
Callejón de la Igualdad 420, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Beer Garden · 16 tips and reviews

David C.David Castillo: Get the free alcohol michelada with mineral HO2

Shanti G.Shanti Gilbert: Cada vez están mejores! Con mas camarón y mejor sabor!

PaKo W.PaKo Waldorf: Riquísimas las micheladas y más porque no solo de camarón sino también hay de chicharrón que esta deliciosas y las combinadas por igual

El Mole de Jovita is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

10. El Mole de Jovita

7.8
Basilio Badillo #220 (Pino Suarez, Ignacion L. Vallarta), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Monica G.Monica Guillen: Authentic Puebla food .. Friendly staff. Recommend "chile rellenos shrimp" #

Adolfo 🍸Adolfo 🍸: Best pozole in town!!!!

Phil S.Phil S: The chicken in mole verde is delicious!

Sweet Dreams Crepas! is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

11. Sweet Dreams Crepas!

8.0
De Las Torres esq colibri, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Food Truck · 30 tips and reviews

VILLA MERCEDES Petit HotelVILLA MERCEDES Petit Hotel: I recommend this place with the best crepes .. delicious! Read more.

Andrea Z.Andrea Zermeño: LAS MEJORES CREPAS EN TODO PUERTO VALLARTA. This is a great place for your sweet tooth. 🍓🍫 Yummmmmi.

Ferni R.Ferni Richie: Philadelphia, Chantilly, Fresas & Lechera... Yummy yummy!!

Lix : By Xocodiva is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

12. Lix : By Xocodiva

9.0
Basilo Badillo, Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Dessert Shop · 10 tips and reviews

wonderwillowwonderwillow: The ginger ice cream will change your life. And be sure to try the chocolates they have next door!

ChrisChris: Confirmed, the ginger ice cream is awesome!

Daniel A.Daniel A: Belgian chocolate chip ice cream with cookie dough in a cone. YES PLEASE.

La Vaca Argentina is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

13. La Vaca Argentina

8.9
Ave Francisco Medina Ascencio (Ave Fluvial Vallarta), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Argentinian Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Philipp N.Philipp Nass: Awesome steak and superb service. All the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Nice interior, too.

Natalia C.Natalia Cruz: Everything is amazing, a must is the Vacio and Chorizo de Bife. The pizzas are delicious and the lasagna is amazing/ Ninguna sucursal falla, siempre delicioso, pidan una copa de tinto o una Stella 👌

Roll C.Roll C: Get. The. Bone. Marrow.

México Latte is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

14. México Latte

9.4
Av. Palma Real (Av. Manuel Lepe), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Mexican Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Omar G.Omar Gutierovich: Food is great. Service is excellent. Hand made tortillas are the best.

Felix D.Felix Diaz: Chilaquiles and eggs are amazing

Eduardo G.Eduardo González: Los chilaquiles con huevo estaban deliciosos, muy bien servidos y con una rica mezcla de sabores. El ambiente es agradable y los precios accesibles aunque por fuera parece un lugar más caro.

Florios Resto-Bar is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Puerto Vallarta.

15. Florios Resto-Bar

8.6
Hidalgo 536 (Corona), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Argentinian Restaurant · Centro · 33 tips and reviews

AnnaLee A.AnnaLee Abernathy: Love this place! We are from downtown ATL GA! We have great pizza spots. Food is delicious here- best food of the week! Service is even better with its relaxing atmosphere!

Nik M.Nik More: Simple yet great! Very friendly and, incredible, efficient service! My steak&asparagus were impeccable. It's rather expensive, so probabaly should be moved one $ cat.higher, but still worth each peso

Shanti G.Shanti Gilbert: Super recomendable la pizza! pedimos 6 diferentes y todas estaban deliciosas ,la mesera súper amigable! Precios accesibles :-D