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“Best Guac and Octopus Ever!”

Tapas Bar Chacala Nayarit
Ranked #6 of 12 Restaurants in Chacala
Price range: £2 - £8
Cuisines: Afghan
Description: Tapas Bar at the south far end of the beach is a tranquil space surrounded by nature. Come and enjoy delicious fish tacos, shrimp prepared in many ways. The best ceviches and aguachiles on the beach
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Description: Tapas Bar at the south far end of the beach is a tranquil space surrounded by nature. Come and enjoy delicious fish tacos, shrimp prepared in many ways. The best ceviches and aguachiles on the beach
Reviewed 16 April 2015

If you're adventuring North of Puerto Vallarta, visit the small beach town of Chacala. A quaint Mexican beach town with gold sand beaches, Chacala is a cool little spot for lunch and a cerveza if you're seeking refuge off the beaten path.

Our visit to Chacala took us there on Easter Sunday--It was packed. After two days of flights, rental cars, and lost bags, we were in need of space. A few kilometers out of town, we took the dirt road South to Mar De Jade. Less than a 2Km off the main road, we found ourselves on a beachfront paradise--the Tapas Bar.

Mar de Jade consists of a beautiful hotel, beach restaurant, campground, and Mexican shoreline. Score. We didn't need a campground or hotel, so we headed toward the friendly looking staff loading the fresh food toward the wood-fired kitchen. The manager, Juan, welcomed us in Spanish and broke into English as our Habla failed. Juan escorted the crew to the beachfront table, set up the sun umbrella, and invited us to stay all day. We are so glad he extended the invitation.

Off a single-sided menu, we found two new contenders for the top ten. The girls devoured three plates of guacamole while they thankfully left the garlic octopus to dad. The garlic octopus was so good that it spawned the entire discussion of writing reviews for gems found on this adventure. Simply put; the meal, service, and cervezas were so good it guaranteed a return trip to Mar de Jade.

If you're adventuring off the beaten path in the Puerto Vallarta area, visit Juan and the staff at Mar de Jade. You won't be disappointed.

Date of visit: April 2015
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Reviewed 14 April 2015

A small, quiet family run business right on the beach. Doesn't get much better than that. Try the grilled octopus and shrimp. We ate here just about every night. To get here, either head out on the beach to where the black rocks are or take the main road through the campground towards Mar de Jade. Well worth the walk for that amazing view and no hassles by vendors...

Date of visit: April 2015
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3  Thank Alice A
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Reviewed 18 August 2013

Super great service right on the beach where the jungle meets the sand. Cold beer served with snacks. Good tapas menu at reasonable prices. Watch some surf in front or sit under the giant parota trees.

Date of visit: June 2013
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4  Thank igualla
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Reviewed 26 April 2017 via mobile
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Date of visit: April 2017
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