Small cafe corner with two tables and chairs, Buddha-themed artwork on the wall, blue and white walls, a black plant, and a ceiling fan.

Thai Bistro

Thai Bistro sure is a true gem. Having an Asian restaurant in Mexico is great. Having an Asian restaurant that serves consistent yummy food, great service, and good price is a rare find. Everything they offer is fresh and made to order. The restaurant is always clean and inviting.

Chef Steve has many years of experience in food industry. He can cook just about anything. His food never leaves you disappointed, and you keep wanting to come back for more.

His wife, Kullanit, and her daughter are kind, helpful, and friendly people. Together they always go extra mile for you and others. It is a great gift to our community to have their family and their business here.

Thai Bistro is a short distant from the highway on the eastside. They offer delivery service for a small fee, depending on your location, if you don’t feel like leaving the house. You can order directly online or message them to order. Kullanit is very responsive.

I highly recommend giving them a try!!!

Their email: thaibistro.mx@gmail.com

Their phone: 32 2 374 90 95

Their address: Rio Lerma 25B, Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico.

Two black rectangular plates of breaded fried shrimp garnished with shredded vegetables and herbs, served with pickles, on a wooden table at a restaurant. In the background, there are glasses of wine and other drinks, with people dining.

Dine at Culi's, Bucerias

This is one of our favorite restaurants to go to. Culi’s offers traditional but unique American cuisine. Their menu is not overwhelming, but more than enough options to choose from. We have tried just about everything on the menu, and we have never been disappointed. Their prices are very reasonable too. You will love it!

Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, served on a sesame seed bun, with pickles on the side, on a red and white checkered paper. In the background, another burger, fries, condiments, sunglasses, and outdoor setting with parked cars and trees.

Buce-Burger, Bucerias

We rarely eat burger, but when we do, we go to Buce-Burger. Their burgers are insanely good. It comes with different toppings you can choose from. It is juicy, huge, and it’s so…good. We don’t think an average person can finish a burger here. They have chicken wings here too! Great food and great prices!

Sliced seared tuna with a side salad and mustard sauce on a turquoise plate.

Abulon Antojeria Del Mar, Seafood, Puerto Vallarta

It’s normal for us to have high expectations for seafood when you visit the beach. The cool thing about this restaurant is that it is not located at the beach, but it is nearby, and you don’t have to pay high prices for it. The locals love it. It is always fresh, and it is made to order. Everything on the menu is delicious and flavorful! We highly recommend the grilled octopus, and the tuna salad!

A plated dish with grilled fish, green beans, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, garnished with basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil.

La Tosca, Italian, Puerto Vallarta

Fine Italian restaurant with great food, great prices, great staff, and not far from Costco. We enjoy ourselves each time we visit.

French toast topped with mixed berries, mango chunks, and whipped cream, served on a white plate.

Mr. Cream, American/Mexican Breakfast

We enjoy Mr. Cream so much. It is easy walking distance from our casa. Their food is consistently excellent. They have great staff, great prices, but they open for breakfast and lunch only.

Several plates of food with watermelon slices, baked bread, fried chicken, beef stew, salad, and other dishes on a black tray at an outdoor gathering.

Fat Boys, aka El Gordo, Bucerias

Fat Boys is right on the beautiful beach near the town square of Bucerias. They offer cold beers, good food, huge portions, friendly English-speaking staff, reasonable prices.

A colorful mixed greens salad topped with slices of pear, strawberries, nuts, cheese, and black sesame seeds, served on a textured ceramic plate.

La Peska, La Cruz

It is an open-air restaurant with a beautiful view of the bay. Their food is excellent, good service, and reasonable prices. You have two different menus to choose from.

A marina with boats docked, surrounded by tents and people, along a rocky shoreline with palm trees, near the ocean.

La Cruz, Sunday Market

In the high season, La Cruz market is open every Sunday. It is located at the Marina of La Cruz. There are so many vendors. Local artists sell their arts here. They also sell vegetables and fresh handmade pasta here.

Women shopping at an outdoor market with colorful tassel jewelry, under palm trees on a sunny day.

Bucerias Sunday Market

This market is open every Sunday, all year long. This is a much more traditional Mexican market. They offer new and used clothing, fruit, vegetables, tools, kitchen equipment, restaurants, gifts, and plants…

Building with colorful mural of a woman and orange butterfly, pink flowering tree, and parked cars in streets of a city.

Bucerias Thursday Night Art Walk

The main street that runs parallel to the beach has multiple venues that display paintings mosaic, statutes, handicrafts along beverages and treats. This is active on high season only.

Sign for Arnie Grano's encore restaurant and jazz lounge with a website link and Facebook icon, surrounded by trees and an orange building with string lights.

Encore Jazz Restaurant, Bucerias

They only play jazz music in the high season, but you can come here for good food and great atmosphere all year long. attentive staff and within easy walking distance.

Close-up of a pizza with arugula, prosciutto, and other toppings, on a wooden table, with calzones and dipping sauces in the background.

La Postal, Bucerias

They have outdoor dining, Italian cuisine, excellent wood fire pizza and good prices. They have live music most days of the week.

Two acrobats performing a balancing act on a stage with one standing on their hands and the other balancing on their spine, with stage lighting highlighting them.

Rhythm of The Night, Puerto Vallarta

It is live and it’s action packed. It will include open bar on the boat to and from the show. You will have a fabulous view of the sunset, dinner and a jaw dropping display of skills and stunts.

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Jose Cuervo Tequila Tour, Tequila

It is 3.5 hours away. They offer so many tours to choose from, some of them will include food, tequila tasting, agave cactus farm tour, and the tour of the distillery. You can even ride around town in a tequila keg wagon!

A scenic coastal bay flanked by lush green hills with boats anchored in clear blue water and a sandy beach on the left side.

Boca De Tomatlan.

It is located south of Puerto Vallarta. It is a beautiful little village at the mouth of Tomatlan river as it empties into the bay. You can take water taxis from here to different locations around the bay. They have restaurants and shopping. It’s the last stop around the south end of the bay that you can drive to.

Beach with boats, palm trees, and green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Yelapa

If you are looking for a day of relaxation and doing nothing, this is a great choice. It is a popular beach where you can only get to by boat and it is surrounded by the beautiful mountains. You don’t have to bring your beach chairs and umbrella here since all the restaurants have it. You can take the water taxi to here from Puerto Vallarta or Boca De Tomatlan.

A landscape photograph of a beach with a large, sand-filled crater surrounded by cliffs covered in green and orange vegetation, with the ocean visible in the background.

Marietas Islands

They are a protected set of islands at the mouth of the bay, popular for snorkeling and scuba diving. Many boating companies offer tours here. This is also the location of Hidden Beach and its famous arch.

A black plate with a cooked omelet topped with greens and cherry tomatoes, next to roasted potatoes and a side salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mixed greens, with a glass of water with ice and lemon slices in the background.

Bucerias Cafe

Bucerias cafe is 1.5 blocks away. They offer standard Mexican and American, and they are good. Be prepared for the wait. They can get very busy.

A hillside town featuring white and yellow colonial-style buildings with red-tiled roofs, a large church with twin bell towers, and lush green mountains in the background.

San Sebastian

It is a beautiful little mountain village, and it is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from our casa. It is a popular destination for visiting and touring the coffee farms.

A lively waterfront area with palm trees, people walking and sitting, and a bench seating area under bright blue skies.

The Malecon

This spot is so popular and safe for a long walk. It is right on the ocean with many shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It is loaded with arts. They have many festivals here.

A large pirate ship with black hull, red accents, white sails, and a skull and crossbones symbol on the side, sailing on the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Pirate Ship Dinner Cruise

It is fun and exciting dinner and show on the bay. Enjoy the beautiful sun set and get some swashbuckling done.

A tropical beach with palm trees, white lounge chairs on the sand, and clear water with shades of green and blue.

Las Caletas Beach

You can take a tour for a relaxing day here. Tour will include a boat ride to and from, open bar, and food. You will have chance to see birds and animals. This is home of Rhythms of The Night show at night.

Beach with sandy shore, gentle waves, a wooden pier with a sailboat-shaped structure, boats on the water, and a hillside with buildings under a clear blue sky.

Los Muertos Beach

This is the most popular beach in Puerto Vallarta. It is at the South end of the Malecon. There are so many restaurants and shops on the on the beach. You can take a water taxi from here to different destinations around the bay. You can hire a fishing boat here for a day or for a few hours of fishing.

Plate with fried chicken, rice, grilled vegetables, and a small cup of sauce.

Ixta Restaurant

One of our favorite restaurants. We love their happy hour. A margarita is only $55 pesos during 1-6pm! They have live music on Thursday. Their food, staff, and prices are good.