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Food Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta

Pancho's Takos

A place to eat in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late night.

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Pancho's Takos in Zona Romántica, Puerto Vallarta
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Why go

Late-night taco joint known for al pastor carved off the trompo.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Puerto Vallarta, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Zona Romántica and Isla del Río Cuale. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Zona Romántica
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late night

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Puerto Vallarta, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Zona Romántica

    Cobbled old-town district of restaurants, shops and the Los Muertos Pier.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Isla del Río Cuale

    River island with shaded paths, craft stalls and a small museum.

    Shopping · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Malecón

    Seafront promenade lined with bronze sculptures, ending near the crown-topped church.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Café des Artistes

    French-Mexican restaurant in a garden setting, a Vallarta fixture since 1990.

    Food · 1.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    La Bodeguita del Medio

    Cuban bar on the Malecón with mojitos and live son music.

    Drinks · 1.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Playa Mismaloya

    Small bay south of town with snorkeling at Los Arcos rock formations.

    Outdoors · 9.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Pancho's Takos is a stop on our Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Puerto Vallarta

Pancho's Takos is our only food pick in Puerto Vallarta; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Puerto Vallarta guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Puerto Vallarta run from 31°C in December to 38°C in May; August is usually the wettest month. For Pancho's Takos itself, we suggest: Late night.

Modelled monthly averages for Puerto Vallarta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Puerto Vallarta weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Basilio Badillo 162, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
Coordinates
20.60195, -105.23756
Destination
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Pancho's Takos: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pancho's Takos?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Pancho's Takos. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Pancho's Takos?

Our pick: Late night. Insider tip: Expect a line after 10 pm.

Where is Pancho's Takos?

Pancho's Takos is at Basilio Badillo 162, Zona Romántica, Emiliano Zapata, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pancho's Takos?

Pancho's Takos appears on Guadalajara, Tequila & Puerto Vallarta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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