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.

Skot B.Skot Beaumont: I do no like this place I love this place, the mixologist is amazing, wonderful variety as well as the perfect Tapas, a must stay and do in Old Towne PVR

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

4. La Dolce Vita

8.9
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.

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

5. El Barracuda

8.7
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.

6. Tacos Revolución

9.0
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.

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: Some of the best tacos in the heart of PV. Great salsas to go with

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

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

7. Tacos de camarón El Machín

8.4
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.

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" #

Eric C.Eric Canal: Everything and do not hesitate to ask questions. What I really appreciated is that the moles are not too hot and you can get more chiles on the side to tube it to your taste so everyone’s happy :)

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

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

11. La Vaca Argentina

9.0
Ave Francisco Medina Ascencio (Ave Fluvial Vallarta), Pto Vallarta, Jalisco
Argentinian Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

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.

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

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

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

ChrisChris: Confirmed, the ginger ice cream is awesome!

Michael W.Michael Wolf: What's good here? Everything.

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

13. 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.

14. 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

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

15. Planeta Vegetariano

9.0
Iturbide (Centro), Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Artem B.Artem Balabukha: There is only plant based food. It's very delicious. The stuff is super friendly and the location is great. What else one needs?

Collins M.Collins Merry: Great vegetarian food at a great price!

Geibii C.Geibii Cortes: Leave a room for home made desert mm and coffee