Planning a vacation to beautiful Puerto Vallarta and want to know where to find live music? In addition to bars and nightclubs, many restaurants in Puerto Vallarta offer the chance to eat a delicious meal and listen to live music at the same time. Continue reading below to learn which three are our top live music spots in Puerto Vallarta.
Porfirio’s
Located in the Hotel Zone’s Plaza Peninsula, Porfirio’s is an upscale, modern restaurant elegantly designed in contemporary decor. The best part is they feature an impressive live mariachi group in the evenings on Wednesday through Saturday. The refined atmosphere presents its wine list on an iPad menu you review at your table. Their tasty menu offers Mexican specialties and fine cuts of meat. The highlight of your meal will be when the fabulous Mariachi band begins performing. Starting around 9 pm, their powerful voices and musical instruments will be sure to enthrall and entertain everyone.
El Rio BBQ
For a different PV experience, head ten minutes inland to the humble town of Paso Ancho to find El Rio BBQ. El Rio BBQ has an amazing natural setting right on the river with an impressively tall rock wall backdrop that can’t be beaten. They offer a delicious, casual menu with pork and beer BBQ items that are some of the best in town. The cool, clear waters of the river are perfect for an afternoon swim year round, and the current is usually calm so it is safe enough for children as well. Sunday afternoons you can head to El Rio for great food and live music as top performers hit the stage and everyone dances to the beats. Make sure to try the homemade bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers for a spicy treat. Wash it down with a refreshing lime margarita or a cold Corona beer. Salud!
Bambino’s Trattoria
Bambino’s Trattoria is located in the old town part of Puerto Vallarta, also known as Zona Romantica. During high season, the four brother ensemble is known as “The Bambino’s” perform high energy live music and cover a variety of hit songs in both English and Spanish. The well-priced menu is excellent and includes delicious pizzas, pasta, salads, fresh fish and fine cuts of meat. Don’t miss the lemon salmon and seafood pizzas – two favorites that are must try! Sit back, relax and sip a cocktail as you enjoy the charming family singing group. Love a certain song? Make a request and then get up, dance and sing along!
We hope you enjoyed our list of the top three spots in Puerto Vallarta where you can find live music as you enjoy a tasty meal.