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Puerto Vallarta

Entertainment in Puerto Vallarta

  1. A

    Cine Bahía

    Recent releases are often shown in English with Spanish subtitles.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Kit Kat Klub

    Kit Kat Klub is an ultrahip dinner-show spot with wicked martinis.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Zoo

    Good sound system, and cages in which to dance.

    reviewed

  4. D

    La Noche

    La Noche is well loved for its convivial atmosphere and buff bartenders.

    reviewed

  5. E

    La Bodeguita del Medio

    This graffiti-covered Cuban joint has live music, stiff mojitos and a great beach ambience.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Memories Café

    Conversation is king at this down-to-earth, low-key spot popular with locals and visitors alike.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Frida

    Recently relocated Frida is a cozy and sociable cantina featuring enticing drink specials.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Paco’s Ranch

    This venerable disco/cantina stages smashing transvestite reviews Friday through Sunday mornings at 12:30am and 3am.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Burros Bar

    This palapa-style beachfront spot is famous for its gargantuan margaritas, free-flowing buckets of beer and perfect sunset views.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Christine

    At the NH Krystal Puerto Vallarta, this flashy dance club is occasionally explosive, with cutting-edge sound and lighting systems.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Bullfights

    Bullfights are held at 5pm on Wednesday from November to April in the Plaza de Toros opposite the marina.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Santa Barbara Theater

    This cabaret-style theatre stages musical reviews, concerts, plays and movies. Show up at 6:30pm for dinner in the breezy upstairs restaurant.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Blanco y Negro

    A pleasant bar and café that attracts mainly locals, this is a great place to make friends and hear trova (Latin accoustic pop ballads).

    reviewed

  15. N

    Café San Angel

    Start your day in this artsy, relaxed café, which has sidewalk tables filled with gringos sitting pretty, sipping black coffee and nibbling on snacks and sweets.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Mañana

    With live entertainment, two dance floors, multiple bars and a swimming pool with a waterfall, this jubilant indoor-outdoor space has taken gay Vallarta by storm.

    reviewed

  17. P

    El Faro Lighthouse Bar

    Not too many lighthouses serve cocktails, but this one sure does. Panoramic views of the bay in the moonlight are a surefire prelude to a kiss, if that's what you have in mind.

    reviewed

  18. Q

    Los Balcones

    This is one of the oldest gay haunts in town, with little upstairs balconies where hipsters like to be seen. Great cozy spaces and colorful walls accompany a DJ and nightly strippers.

    reviewed

  19. R

    Hilo

    In Vallarta, you can soak up the history while strutting your stuff on the dancefloor. With its epic statues of revolutionary heroes, Hilo is a cool space well-designed for getting your groove on.

    reviewed

  20. S

    De Santos

    Vallarta’s choicest nightspot commands the most artful DJs and an open-air rooftop bar furnished with oversized beds. On the dance floor the music is frenetic, but there’s also a mellow chill lounge.

    reviewed

  21. T

    Tequila's

    This upstairs restaurant-bar features live mariachi music every night except Monday, between 20:00 and 22:30. There's no cover, but you'll be expected to tip well if the mariachis serenade your table.

    reviewed

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  23. U

    J&B Salsa Club

    Vallarta’s premier Latin dance club (pronounced ‘hota-bey’) features live bands Thursday through Sunday, with DJs the rest of the week. The salsa lessons (M$20, from 9:30pm to 10:30pm Wednesday to Friday) are a big draw.

    reviewed

  24. V

    Mariachi Loco

    Attracting a very enthusiastic all-Mexican crowd, this restaurant-bar presents an entertaining (if slightly amateur) show of music, comedy and mariachi every Tuesday through Sunday evening starting at 11pm. It’s a great bit of local color. Dinner costs M$80 to M$145.

    reviewed

  25. W

    Uncommon Grounds Chill Out Lounge

    This welcoming restaurant-café is an agreeable place to spend an evening. Beautifully presented dishes with amiable names (anyone for a ‘Planet Utopia Salad’?) are trotted out from the kitchen with panache by hosts Lydia and Anne. Vegetarians are well taken care of, as are those in need of a cocktail. You can also get a chair massage and shop in the small boutique.

    reviewed

  26. X

    Sama Bar

    Sama Bar is a likable small place with big martinis.

    reviewed

  27. Y

    Andale

    Party hearty with throngs of young vacationers to very loud classic rock.

    reviewed