El Barracuda is one of the best Puerto Vallarta beach restaurants on this side of town. They make a great one-two punch along with El Solar next door, where you can enjoy dinner, drinks, and dancing on the beach.

My advice is to order one of their signature mezcalitas (like a margarita, only with mezcal) and enjoy their free chips & salsa while perusing the menu. I’m a big fan of their shrimp pastor tacos and Peruvian ceviche.

If you feel like going big with one of the entrees, like a whole red snapper, just keep in mind that this place is cash only.