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Joe Jack's Fish Shack


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4.5 of 5 stars 69 ratings
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#3 of 279 restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
  • Cuisines: Seafood

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2 of 5 stars
PVexpert   1 contribution
Puerto Vallarta
Dec 8, 2009 New
2/3 found this review helpful

After all the reviews we thought we have to go. Food quality OK - not impressive. Designed for Gringos that cannot survive in a different culture. Better food at much less money can be purchased from the road side vendors. Drinks overpriced just capped off a dissapointing experience more

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5 of 5 stars
NewYorkCityMike   1 contribution
New York City
Dec 3, 2009

Writing to strongly encourage all visitors to Puerto Vallarta to check out Joe Jack's in Old Town. The place features an excellent, warm, and friendly staff...the best bartender, hands down in PV (love ya, Tony!)...top-notch food (try the mildly spicy seafood chowder or the generous buckets of super-fresh peel and eat shrimp, even the burger and fries when you start... more

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4 of 5 stars
anchornm   6 contributions
Albuquerque
Nov 27, 2009

Met some folks on the street, and we were discussing restaurants. They said that they just loved the Fish & Chips at Joe Jacks. I gave it a try and was not disappointing.-- Best I ever had too! more

FISH!
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5 of 5 stars
LaQuintagolf   9 contributions
LaQuintagolf
Nov 27, 2009

What can I say fish is very tasty, and fun place to eat! more

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4 of 5 stars
kgrif   1 contribution
dallas, texas
Nov 18, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

The fried fish as some of the best I've ever had. Extra crispy crust along with fresh fish caught that day made this dish a winner. Tried the fried shrimp and they we just okay but not as good as the fish. Really good cole slaw too.They make their own balsamic vinegar, which did not have much flavor. The mojitos... more

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2 of 5 stars
ChicagoConnection   2 contributions
Chicago
Nov 8, 2009
2/7 found this review helpful

After reading many positive reviews we were expecting a great experience. Instead, we has so-so margaritas to the sound of country western music played too loudly; so much for creating a nice dinner atmosphere for visitors on vacation in Mexico. No bread or chips with the meal. The food was okay but not worth raving about and what might have... more

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4 of 5 stars
langleyguy   3 contributions
Langley,B.C.
Nov 8, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Always busy, even in this economy. Great food and honest prices. I go back at least a couple of times each trip. Go early, it fills up. more

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5 of 5 stars
lawnboy246   12 contributions
Washington, DC
Nov 5, 2009

Unfortunately, only discover this place 2 days before our vacation was over, but it was SO it. Definitely recommend Joe Jacks Fish Shack to any visiting PV. Must Try: - Whole Pacific Red Snapper - Fish & Chips Mojitos - ask for the one with strawberries, ginger, and pineapple. And if Ari is working, be sure to be seated in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Puert0VallartaFan   3 contributions
Northern California
Nov 4, 2009

Fun little place in the Romantic Zone. The food was fabulous! I can't wait to go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
MellissaLuvsTravel   13 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Oct 30, 2009

The food was to die for - I almost had to be rolled out of the place I couldn't stop eating. The first time we went we had the garlic shrimp & string beans and then the shrimp & chips combo. It was so good we had another shrimp & chips for dessert! I dragged my husband back for the... more

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Joe Jack's Fish Shack Address

Basilio Badillo 212, Puerto Vallarta 48380, Mexico
Tel: (322) 222-2099
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.