Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Review:
Pipi's restaurant is one of the most popular in Puerto Vallarta for Mexican food.
SETTING - A festive-looking building about 3 streets up the hill from the waterfront. In the evening, there seems to be a steady stream of taxis dropping off customers there, but it's easy to walk from or to the Malecon.
FOOD - This is the place to come for top-notch fajitas (a specialty) and Mexican food. I would call the food California-style Mexican, with big, thick tamales, enchiladas, and chile rellenos. Likewise, the Grande salads (heaped with shredded beef) are served on a huge bowl-shaped crispy tostado, larger than the plate. They also have good posole, which you don't see here much, and the last time I visited, I tasted some great Puntas de Filete (tender beef tips smothered in a tangy stew). The guacamole (included with the meal) is made fresh at your table as you watch (photo below). Pipi's has two sizes of maragritas -- Big and REALLY Big -- and good.
AMBIANCE - Lively, crowded (particularly at dinner). Strolling mariachi musicians. It's like a big party.
RESERVATIONS - Nah. But you may have a short wait.
BOTTOM LINE - Pipi's is just a fun place to go. Love the fajitas. Love the margaritas. |
