Archie's Wok

Archie's Wok

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Archie's Wok
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Open until 10:00 PM
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About
Travelers' Choice
2024
Archie's Wok is widely recognized as Puerto Vallarta's best Asian fusion restaurant, featuring authentic, freshly prepared cuisine that spans the Pacific Rim from Thailand to the Philippines, to China and Vietnam. The staff offers traditional and contemporary dishes from these distinctive regions. They daily prepare a palette of complex sauces and condiments. Savor the aromas of spicy chili sambals, curry pastes, their famous hoisin sauce for the ribs and chiang mai sauce, too. The menu is truly a cuisine of medleys, which combines Pacific Island foods, Asian cooking techniques, Mexico’s fresh ingredients and a host of other cultural and culinary influences. Seafood is caught daily in Banderas Bay and delivered fresh to the restaurant. Locally grown ingredients include an array of vegetables, herbs and spices, including kaffir lime, galangal, lemongrass, ginger, chilies, tamarind, and coconut milk. These are native to both Asia and the Mexican Coast.
Features
CUISINES
Filipino, Asian, Thai
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Mastercard
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wine and Beer
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
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Open until 10:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,281 reviews
Excellent
870
Very good
262
Average
95
Poor
29
Terrible
25

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Manzanita264 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
We were told by a local friend that if we got a chance to eat at Archie’s Wok, DO! We arrived to be greeted at the door by the waitstaff, and shown to our table outside. Wine and water ordered, and we made choices for a dinner to share. We started with the pork and vegetable lumpia’s served with a dipping sauce they were tasty and fresh, We both shared chicken cashew stir fry as well as the BBQ pork riblets with a hoisin sauce. Both recommended by our server. He didn’t steer us wrong. Both dishes were great. The pork riblets were tender and finished on the grill to add a depth of flavor. Steamed rice came with the main dishes and replenished if needed. A lovely meal. We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures, but trust me there is a reason this restaurant has been in business since 1986!
Written February 20, 2025
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m b
20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 couples
Excellent restaurant! 5 stars all the way! Our favorite of all time! This review is long over due. The food is always so fresh and delicious. We have been coming here for 37 years and have recommended it to so many of our friends and family bringing many of them here. Archies children run the restaurant and their attention to detail is unbelievable from the dishes to the drinks to their amazing desserts! I can honestly say that this restaurant has become one of our favorite Asian restaurant in all of our travels & home! Don’t miss the chance of coming to this sensational dinning experience. Luis is one of their amazing waiters that has he been working there for all those years with amazing service provided by all!
Written December 23, 2024
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Archie's Wok
Wow, thank you so much for such an incredible review! 🌟 It’s truly an honor to have been a part of your dining experiences for 37 years. Your loyalty and kind words mean the world to us, and we’re thrilled to hear that you’ve brought so many friends and family to share in the magic of Archie’s Wok. Hearing that we’ve become one of your favorite Asian restaurants across all your travels is such a compliment! Luis and the rest of our team will be overjoyed to know their service has made such a lasting impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable meals. 🍜💖
Written January 8, 2025
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Hugh D
Dana Point387 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 friends
On the recommendation of friend’s friends, we went to try Archie’s Wok. Lots of interesting history about the owner and now his family have developed a great Asian Fusion restaurant. The four of us went twice in four days and both visits were excellent. They do not take reservations and are closed on Sundays. On our first visit on the earlier side, we were able to walk right in on the second about 7:00pm, it was about a 30-minute wait but worth it. The servers were knowledgeable and attentive. There is a full bar and good wine list with an interesting menu. Everything we had over the two nights were worth coming back for. The gazpacho we had each visit along with the Chinese sesame cucumbers. Over the two evenings we also shared the eggrolls, coco-poblano soup, chicken satay, Thai garlic shrimp, cashew chicken and five spice beef. On the higher end of prices in Puerto Vallarta but worth it.
Written January 23, 2024
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Iniabell G
Hollywood14 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 solo
The restaurant had a 20min wait and with all the great reviews, I was excited to finally taste some Asian food. The hostess was nice and my waiter, Ernesto was fantastic. I ordered the fish teriyaki, the presentation was right on but it was bland, the sauce was diluted, almost like a water base sauce... TERRIBLE taste. Ernesto noticed I pushed the plate away after tasting it and offered to take it away and bring me a different meal. 2nd plate, shrimp and vegetables stir fry with noodles and it was extremely salty too much fish sauce. He was so kind to ask if I wanted to try anything else and I politely declined. I will say the service was excellent and the wine was good. (Pinot Grigio) I will not recommend or return. Not sure how the restaurant has such great reviews but if you are use to eating tasteful food, this is not the place for you. Fortunately, they only charged me the wine.
Written March 17, 2023
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micheal g
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 friends
I had the spices noodles with shrimp and chicken it was very dry and sticky three shrimp and very little pieces of chicken had to look for them .not what I would of expected for $310 Paseo. The pop in the drink was flat for 85 Paseo. Will not go back.they rush you so they can get the next people in .
Written November 17, 2024
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Archie's Wok
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. At Archie's Wok, we’re committed to providing delicious, well-prepared dishes and attentive service, and it’s clear we missed the mark this time. We’d love the chance to make it right. On your next visit, we’d be happy to offer you a complimentary dish and beverage of your choice, so you can experience the quality we strive for. Please feel free to contact us directly to arrange this—we’d love to welcome you back. Thank you for your comments, as they help us in our quality control.
Written November 19, 2024
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Matthew C
6 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 couples
Great spot and delicious food! My partner and I were enjoying our last evening in PV and were walking along the beach restaurants in Zona Romantica. It felt like a lot of the restaurants and bars along the beach cater to tourists (and that's fine!) We decided to walk around on the side streets and came upon Archie's Wok's cozy and well lit patio. It was hot and humid so we chose to sit inside. Great service staff and cozy atmosphere inside, too. We ordered the chicken satay strips as our appetizer followed by the Singapore Style fish and one of the noodle dishes. Both were excellent! The fish was battered and fried but it felt light. The noodles had a good spice, for a white guy! The cost was totally reasonable and the people at the table over from us (visiting from New Zealand) said this place came highly recommended. I can see why!
Written June 14, 2024
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Archie's Wok
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you and your partner chose to spend your last evening in PV with us at Archie's Wok. It's great to hear you enjoyed our cozy atmosphere and that our service and food met your expectations. We're glad you liked the chicken satay strips and the Singapore Style fish, as well as our noodle dish. We always aim to provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and it’s fantastic to know that our efforts are appreciated. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Puerto Vallarta!
Written July 24, 2024
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Justin M
Drummondville73 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 friends
This Restaurant used to be in our top 3 in town, going there for over 30 years... the waiters are very friendly, with the years it seems that they are losing it in the kitchen as presentation is not as Wow as it used to be, and portion are much smaller & the prices are now in the sky. they have changed the Host at the door and she is kind of indiferent to have you as a client. We might give it another chance as On our list we have better options.
Written January 25, 2024
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Don Doe
6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 none
The food was absolutely tasteless and way overpriced. We were not greeted upon arrival. The lady at the cash looked absolutely miserable. We stood there waiting with no acknowledgement so we just went to an empty table on our own. The only good thing I can say is that the servers were very polite and prompt. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I had read an article about the history of this restaurant and that it is a family operation. I really wanted to go but left totally disappointed. Also, the dishes we ordered just came with piles of rice with very little seafood. Very expensive rice.
Written February 25, 2023
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robin
Los Angeles3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 family
We called a day in advance to make a reservation, but we were told they don't take reservations. When we came the next day for dinner, there were tables available inside but they said they were reserved. No one sat at the tables the entire time we were there. Nonetheless, we had to sit out back in the heat on the slanted ground. That was very irritating. The food and service didn't make up for it either. Next!
Written May 25, 2023
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BackpackerNoMore62
Seattle2759 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 none
Archie's Wok has been on my saved list for a few years, and I have often passed it but never gone in until this afternoon when some friends invited my wife and me to eat lunch there. The ambience is very nice, but the food was ordinary at best. My wife ordered the Hoisin Ribs, and I ordered the Pad Thai. Her dish was good, but it came with rice but no vegetable. Mine was made with what think was ramen noodles not rice noodles, and it too was just okay. Had the total bill been in line with normal restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, I probably wouldn't bother to write a review, but it cost us more than US$40 and was definitely NOT worth the price.
Written January 24, 2023
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Patricia Y
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 solo
This was a restaurant that was at the top of my list when I went back to Puerto Vallarta. I had been there one previous trips, knew that you could not make a reservation so I arrived about 4:50 knowing that the restaurant opened at 5. I was surprised to see diners on the patio so I went up to the man at the open door and asked if they were open. No answer so I decided to wait until 5 and ask again. One other couple went to the door and were taken inside. I went back and asked if they were now open. NO ANSWER just looked the other direction. I am a single ,older,white female and Archie would not serve me. I have never had that kind of treatment on any of my travels so if you are a single female try The Blue Shrimp and give Archie’s a pass
Written April 8, 2023
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Robin H
High River229 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 friends
Puerto Vallarta has a plethora of restaurants, our party was recommended to Archie’s wok. To begin with a challenge as to the culinary nationality . Our visit took place on Wednesday evening to a full and very active restaurant. The sweet and sour soup gave me flash backs to Bangkok, my main dish was stir-fried vegetables with shrimp. In my humble opinion Archie’s Wok certainly deserves 4.9 stars, and I would give the staff five stars for their excellent service.
Written October 24, 2024
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Archie's Wok
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! 🌟 We’re so glad you found us amidst Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant dining scene and that our dishes brought back memories of Bangkok. Hearing that our sweet and sour soup and stir-fried shrimp left such a lasting impression means the world to us. Your kind words about our staff’s service truly warm our hearts—thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🍜✨
Written November 19, 2024
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Simone R
Parksville9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 couples
Lotsa bad with 1 good thing. The calamari was sooo thin you couldn’t find it in all the batter. The egg rolls were doughy and crumbly insides, difficult to eat, the taste was less than remarkable. The beef was tough and the weird eggplant was yuck. The chicken dish was covered in too much batter and thechicken was so dry I spit it into my napkin. The only good thing was the pina colada. 2 thumbs down. .
Written May 6, 2023
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waterlogged23
North Saanich221 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 none
Probably the BEST MEAL we had while in PV. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, delicious flavours. Great atmosphere and staff were incredible. Six adults ordered 5 dishes to share and we had more than enough to fill us up. We were so happy that we found Archie's Wok and highly recommend it. Drinks and dessert were also very good.
Written May 13, 2023
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Guest47
Dublin29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 none
I last reviewed Archie's Wok six years ago. Following a long absence, in part due to Covid, I returned in January of this year and was delighted to discover that the restaurant is still very much as it was, namely fabulous. A Puerto Vallarta institution, Archie's Wok has weathered all the difficulties associated with Covid and emerged with its high standards intact. The food is consistently delicious, the service professional and friendly, prices reasonable, and the ambience very pleasant and welcoming. We very much enjoyed the Chinese sesame cucumbers and Filipino eggroll to start, the delicious Almond chicken and Chiang-Mai fish for our mains, accompanied by rice and wine and moreish Mint Rain cocktails. The restaurant is always very busy, and they do not accept online reservations, but we didn't have to wait long to be seated. If possible, try to get a table in the peaceful back garden area. We very much look forward to our next meal at Archie's Wok!
Written January 16, 2023
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