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Melissa's

Josefa O. De Dominguez, No. 223-A,, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
322-2230766
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Ranked #22 of 590 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Sonoma County
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Lime marinated shrimp, avocado, onions etc....my favorite ceviche in Puerto Vallarta! I also had the whole red snapper which was crispy on the outside & moist inside! Melissa's is always on our list of restaurants to go to each year!

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Mississauga, Canada
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14 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

My wife & I stopped in for a late lunch on our first day in town. My wife had deep fried Red Snapper and I had Dorado. The decor is simple, unassuming and the place is clean. It is just short way back from the malecon, which makes for a nice place to stop when you are carrying the better... More

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Ottawa, Ontario
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

This is a wonderful family owned restaurant just up from the Malecon in the old town. You can see where the cooking is done in the open and the quality and flavours were authentic and full of flavour. Very friendly service, and best tortilla soup in Puerto Vallarta. Small but always busy and we made a point of making a... More

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Westbank, Canada
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We discovered Melissa's last year on our first time back to PV since 2005 and we've been back a number of times. This year we had the pleasure of taking our daughter, her husband and our two grandchildren with us on one occasion and on another it was my wife's brother and his wife, visiting from Rincon de Guayabitos. Everyone... More

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wisconsin
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83 restaurant reviews
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Whenever we have friends come down to visit, our very first stop is at Melissa's. Have had almost everything on the menu from the giant shrimp to a burrito, and never a bad meal. Always warm and welcoming when you hit the door. Always great service along with the great food. And the shot of Tequila on the house after... More

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Ajax, Ontario, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Our daughter and son-in-law were here for a week with their two boys. One of their vacation treats is to go out for dinner almost every night. Since our SIL loves shrimp, he ordered it many times during the week and made comparisons. Although he said that they were all good, he just kept saying that Melissa's was the best.... More

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Minnesota
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

This was the first time we went to Melissa's in El Centro Puerto Vallarta. I had the Mahi Mahi topped with spinach and melted cheese. It was delicious. Another in my party had the seafood soup. It was okay, but not great. We had Diego as our waiter. He is a young man with an infectious smile and attitude. Everyone... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I really like this place. This is not those fancy place, but it has really good food. The food there is more like home cooking, hearty and authentic. It is kind of light and comfort food, not too oily or strong. Service is very friendly and hearty as well. Price is soooo right. Good for a casual dinner.

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See 7 more reviews by Di W for Puerto Vallarta
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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6 restaurant reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We discovered Melissa's three years ago & make a point of going back every year. The food and service are top rate. My favorite is the giant shrimp stuffrd with cheese and wrapped in bacon. YUM! This is what I consider a true family owned typical Mexican restaurant. If you find yourself in Puerto Vallarta, do not miss eating at... More

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vancouver, wash.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We have been going to this rest. for over 4 years and had been one our favorite places to dine. We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and watching the family grow. One of my favorites was the portugese shrimp but this last visit they raised the price 100 pesos. We asked why the prices have gone up so much... More

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