GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Nel is a small, hole in the wall bar/cantina in a prime location. It doesn’t take advantage of this location and is a bit of a dive (not in a bad way). The beer is cold and cheap, the drinks are OK, as long as you don’t order something exotic like margaritas. The food is for the really drunk. The jukebox seems to be the main attraction and is often very, very loud. Nels is much more of cantina than a bar and it is directed much more towards residents than tourists. There is a “Prohibito Excupir” sign on the wall.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Venustiano Carranza, Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Old Town
• WEBSITE: None
• EMAIL: None
• PHONE: ???
• HOURS/DAYS: ???
• HAPPY HOUR: Brand shots, 30-40 pesos, beer 15 pesos. Same prices all the time.
• FOOD:
• Cantina Food, Cheap, 40-90 pesos (menu is written on wall)
• EXTRAS:
• Jukebox

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PV Beach Club is a funky, two floor expat bar on the north side of Centro. The backstreet entrance is deceptive, very plain and almost invisible but once you get inside you realize the gem-quality of this bar. It is directly on the beach with a few tables and umbrellas. Downstairs is compact with a bar and a large table inside and upstairs is quite nice, with amazing views and traditional furnishings. But upstairs is for “members only.” Membership is cheap, 100 pesos a year or 500 for a lifetime. The drinks are very reasonable and of good quality and the food menu is more than adequate for a bar. It’s the location and the extras that make this bar stand out from the competition.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Paraguay #1290
• WEBSITE: http://www.pvbeachclub.com/index.html
• EMAIL: xxx
• PHONE: Cel. 322 168-1281 , 322 138-5777, Vonage (from US) 1 303 495 3907
• HOURS/DAYS:
  • 7 pm to 2 am Friday and Saturday
  • 7 pm to midnight weekdays
• HAPPY HOUR: None
• FOOD:
• Nice Beach Menu with decent food at low prices
• EXTRAS:
• Free internet connection with 3 computers
• Free international phone calls
• Large screen television
• Many extra activities (See Calendar): Spanish classes, yoga, karaoke, poker night, etc
• Membership 10% discount program

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COMMENTS ( from the owners )

“PV Beach Club is a cozy (but fun) refuge from the hustle and bustle of downtown Puerto Vallarta, and is located right on the beach near downtown, just minutes from the Malecon and is one of the few public bars on the beach in PV! We cater to everyone, especially visitors seeking local flavor in a familiar setting.”

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

El Torito is the largest and one of the most popular sports bars on the southside of Vallarta. It has been in business since 1982. There are two floors filled with TVs and tables. The food is average or above and the prices are average to low. Beer 25 to 35 pesos, 40 pesos a liter for draft, mixed drinks 40 pesos and up, martinis 55 pesos.

If you like loud, active sports bars with a great variety of food (from snacks to full dinners), this could be the place. The TVs usually run in English and cover all major (and many minor) sports events. Special events include a regular ladies night, happy hour, draft beer specials and 2 X 1 BBQ rib nights (see website for details). Catering available.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: 290 Ignacio L. Vallarta, Colonia
  Emiliano Zapata, Old Town
• WEBSITE: http://www.torito.com
• EMAIL: contact @ torito.com
• PHONE: 322 222 3784
• HOURS/DAYS: Daily 11 am to 3 am
• HAPPY HOUR: Daily 5 to 7 pm, 2 for 1 drinks
• FOOD:
• MENU
• EXTRAS:
• Large and small TVs all around the bar
• Visa and MasterCard are accepted

COMMENTS ( from the owners )

“Sit back and cheer for your favorite team surrounded by our 25 satellite service televisions. Our two-level dining area comfortably seats 250 people. Don’t miss your favorite sporting event while on vacation–we take special requests on the sport of your preference: NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, Boxing, Golf, Tennis, NASCAR, Formula 1, Soccer, and more. Be sure to make reservations for major events like the World Series, Championship Fights, Super Bowl, Oscar Night – ALL IN ENGLISH.

In addition to our World Famous BBQ Ribs & Chicken, some of our menu highlights include Fish & Chips, Linita’s Beer Batter Shrimp, Caesar Salad, King Kong Burritos with Chicken or Beef, Chicken Wings, Fajitas with Chicken, Steak or Shrimp, Mole Enchiladas, Peel & Eat Shrimp, and many others.

Indulge yourself with our famous “Pig Party”. We will prepare a whole baby pig with all the trimmings for that special occasion or large group (24 hour notice required). We love parties, so bring your friends and family. We can accommodate almost any size group for any occasion.”

OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS

• TripAdvisor

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

You pretty much already have to know where La Huerta is before you can find it. Its street presentation leaves a lot to be desired but once you step inside the gate, the scene is amazing. The restaurant is built on two levels, with the kitchen, main eating area and bar up on street level (tho completely hidden from the street by buildings and tropical jungle trees and plants. The second area is river front on the Cuale River (the same river that runs through downtown Vallarta). On the opposite side of this river are immense cliffs of rock. On the restaurant side is a sandy beach. This is a location carved out of paradise.

La Huerta has a low priced bar and a menu of modest pricing with the normal Mexican fare except on Sunday afternoons when it becomes a “Mongolian BBQ” from around noon until 5 or 6. A large round serving area is set up and people walk around it with a plate and put on that plate anything they wish from the dozens of items offered: Meats, vegis and fruit, with assorted salsas. This plate is then handed to a cook who stir fries it all together. This plate is then brought to your table where mariachis serenade you as you eat and/or drink.

La Huerta is large and can accommodate up to 400 people for parties or special events. There is sometimes parking inside and limited parking on the dirt street. The R-04 Paso Ancho bus will stop right in front if you ask the driver and all taxis know where it is.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ADDRESS: Felipe Ángeles 245, Colonia Paso Ancho on the Cuale River
• WEBSITE: None
• EMAIL: lahuertapa@gmail.com
• PHONE: 322 222-0386 or 322 183 1564 (Cel)
• HOURS/DAYS: 10 am to 10 pm, closed Mondays
• HAPPY HOUR: None. Prices are always low, 20 pesos for beer and 30 to 70 pesos for mixed or special drinks
• FOOD:
• Simple menu starting with nachos at 60 pesos to grilled fish, beef, shrimp or ribs at 120 pesos. On Sundays there is a special “Mongolian BBQ” where you circle a large preparation area and pile on your plate assorted meats, vegis and salsas which are then stir fried and served at your table.

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OTHER VIEWS & REVIEWS

• VallartaOnline Dining Out Guide 2007

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Updated March 26, 2010