13 Best Restaurants in Costalegre, Puerto Vallarta

Barra Galeria de Arte and Restaurant

$$ Fodor's choice

An art gallery that doubles as a gourmet restaurant, this place is classy and sophisticated, and as such it takes its time for every entrée that it serves. During high season it may open for an evening or two during the weekend. You can be sure that when it is open, the culinary experience will be special.

Barramar Beach Club

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Barramar Beach Club is both the best beach club in town and one of the very best restaurants in the whole Barra de Navidad–Melaque area. Locals come for the swimming pool and stay for the seafood.

Av. Miguel López de Legazpi 250-A, Mexico
314-100--8464
Known For
  • variety of shrimp dishes
  • lively happy hour
  • large infinity swimming pool
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.

Cande's Restaurant and Bar

$$ | Costalegre

Cande’s is the best dining option in the whole Mayto-Tehuamixtle area. It enjoys an enviable location overlooking Tehuamixtle Bay, just a few steps from the pier, and serves just-caught seafood. It pretends to have Wi-Fi and accept credit cards, but the reality is this place is too far away from civilization to get any kind of signal, and well, that’s its charm, isn’t it?

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La Coscolina

$$$

La Coscolina is a stylish restaurant with gorgeous Mexican decor and Moroccan flavors. Its atmosphere changes several times during the day: fresh-pressed juices and salads dominate the early hours, vegan options and handmade gelatos are served in the afternoon, and cocktails are enjoyed at night.

La Duna Restaurante and Sunset Bar

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During breakfast the cuisine is typically Mexican, while at lunch it goes more Mediterranean, and after 4 pm, La Duna becomes a sunset bar and social club. The atmosphere is a bit more relaxed than in other establishments inside the Costa Careyes development. La Duna is right in front of Playa Careyes. 

Martin's

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Located in La Manzanilla, Martin's is one of the best restaurants by the beach in all the Tenacatita area. You can tell that the chef goes the extra mile to serve more sophisticated seafood dishes than the other restaurants in town.

Playa Blanca 70, 48898, Mexico
315-351--7315
Known For
  • great Caesar salad
  • flaming Monte Cristo coffee
  • live music on weekend nights
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.

Playa Rosa Beach Club

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A typical beach club with gourmet restaurant aspirations, Playa Rosa Beach Club offers a mix of Mediterranean and Mexican seafood in style. During the day, the place becomes a social gathering for locals and visitors. Playa Rosa beach provides the perfect background, and at sunset the atmosphere is spectacular.

Pueblo 25

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From exclusive chef's tables to traditional à la carte dinners, Pueblo 25 offers organic, personalized dining experiences. Pueblo means "village," and the whole idea behind Pueblo 25 is to support local farmers and fishermen while offering guests unique and environmentally friendly culinary creations.

Pintores #6, Mexico
315-351--2059
Known For
  • Peruvian octopus
  • gorgeous wine cellar
  • exclusive chef's tables
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.

Punto Como

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Located in a corner of buzzing Plaza de los Caballeros, Punto Como is an Italian steak house serving traditional Neapolitan pizzas and pastas. The place has an Italian-Mexican atmosphere, with classy design and excellent service. If you dine on the terrace you can enjoy the open-air cinema on the plaza.

Paseo de los Artesanos s/n, 48892, Mexico
315-351--2014
Known For
  • brick-oven pizzas
  • view of the open-air cinema from the terrace
  • lively atmosphere
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Restaurant Mia

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Set right on Boca de Iguanas Beach, this restaurant serves the typical seafood dishes of the region. Breakfast and burgers are also available. The restaurant is part of a camping compound with cabins and swimming pool included, so many come for the food and stay for the pool.

Playa Boca de Iguanas, 48893, Mexico
315-110--8080
Known For
  • shrimp quesadillas
  • great shrimp burger
  • beach and pool

Restaurante La Sirenita

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Punta Pérula beach is filled with this type of informal seafood restaurant, just steps from the sand. Look for a table with palapa by the beach for the ultimate local experience.
Miguel Hidalgo s/n, 44520, Mexico
315-109--0345
Known For
  • camarones a la diabla (spicy shrimp)
  • boat tours to Isla Cocinas
  • great views of the beach
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner

Scuba Jazz Cafe

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If you need a break from seafood, this small, sophisticated café serves outstanding coffee, Mexican breakfasts, and classic burgers for lunch. They have live music during the week.

Sea Master

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Set on the side of Playa Navidad, Sea Master overlooks the Pacific Ocean, the origin of most of its menu. Widely recognized as one of the top restaurants in Barra, this is a place that tries hard to differentiate itself from the rest of seafood restaurants by the beach. That's why it's been more than 20 years since its opening and its reputation is still as strong as ever.
Av. Miguel López de Legazpi 146, 48987, Mexico
315-355--8296
Known For
  • gorgeous outdoor terrace overlooking the beach
  • live music on weekends
  • Sea Master Roll (fish stuffed with shrimp)