Something that cannot be missing on your visit to Puerto Vallarta is to try their traditional food. Enjoying seafood on the beach is one of the great aspects to consider on your trip.
As soon as you arrive, you will realize that it is not difficult to find seafood places. The delight of traditional seafood Puerto Vallarta can be found all over the city.
Whether you're looking for a fast casual spot or a fine dining experience for a special occasion. Although you can easily get all kinds of fresh seafood in the city, you must try the traditional seafood of Puerto Vallarta
Unique dishes that were born in the bay, some of them impossible to get outside of it. Or dishes that, although they were not created in this place, are prepared here better than anywhere else.
Puerto Vallarta style ceviche
One of the delights of Puerto Vallarta and with its own style of ceviche. Commonly prepared with a variety of vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, onions, peppers, tomatoes and in some cases a sweet touch by adding a little fruit such as mango.
Something that makes the Puerto Vallarta style Ceviche unique is the fish with which it has been cooked, the fresh and ground Dorado, which is one of the finest species of fish that you can find in this paradise.
If you are fond of fishing, you can go in search of your own Dorado and take it to the different restaurants that are located on the beaches and ask them to prepare this delicious Puerto Vallarta style ceviche.
aguachile
Aguachile is one of the best uniquely Mexican seafood dishes. But beware, as its name indicates, it is a rather spicy seafood recipe.
While most of the ingredients are similar to ceviche, the meat of the seafood is marinated in a mixture of green chiles and lime. For those looking for shrimp meals with lots of flavor, aguachile is the way to go.
Just make sure you have a cold beer or agua fresca to cool you down!
Bumpy fish
One of the most popular foods in Puerto Vallarta is jerked fish. Like many other Mexican seafood recipes, the key is in the marinade, in which an Asian influence can be tasted in Mexican cuisine.
Prepared with a variety of chiles, tomato, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce, these are the main ingredients that make this one of the best Mexican seafood dishes.
However, it is not an easy seafood dish to prepare at home. The fish should be filleted in half and grilled, it will always seem tastier if you eat it on the beach during your vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
pregnant fish
And surely you are wondering, pregnant? This common dish on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta is another great example of traditional Puerto Vallarta seafood.
Its name comes from a play on words: "embara" which sounds like "on a stick" since it is served through a wooden stick, and "asado" because it is roasted over firewood. It is normally prepared with sea bass, marlin or shrimp; marinated with lemon, hot sauce and other spices.
If you have already craved some of these options, here we leave you our best selection of places to eat seafood in Puerto Vallarta
1.- Seafood 8 toasts
Seafood 8 Tostadas is a very popular option among Vallartans. This delicious seafood spot is also one of the highest rated on the Tripadvisor platform.
They have a long history, since they were founded in 1969 and although it started as a very small establishment, today it is one of the most recognized seafood restaurants in the city.
2.- Barracuda
One of the wonders of this place is its location. In this beautiful place in front of the beach you will not only be able to enjoy the most delicious seafood, but you will also be able to watch the sunset while you delight yourself with some very well prepared cocktails.
The barracuda restaurant is a very cozy place and very popular among locals and visitors, you can find it in Playa Camarones.
3.- The Blue Shrimp
If there is a place that knows how to take advantage of the great flavor of shrimp, it is definitely The Blue Shrimp, here they offer you up to 30 different varieties of dishes with this wonderful ingredient.
In addition, on its menu you can also find typical Mexican dishes, salads, soups and a wide variety of fresh seafood. It is located in Playa los Muertos, one of the most popular in Puerto Vallarta.
4.- Campomar
If you are looking for an incredible seafood dining experience, look no further than Campomar!
This restaurant is known for its excellent food, cocktails, atmosphere, and generous portions. Whether you fancy a light snack or a full meal, Campomar has something to satisfy everyone's appetite.
You already know, during your visit to Puerto Vallarta don't miss the delicious opportunity to visit one of these three classic seafood restaurants and spend a pleasant time with your family in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.