Lunch in Puerto Vallarta
Looking for a great lunch in Puerto Vallarta? At Oscar’s, on Isla Río Cuale in the Zona Romántica, you eat in a shady, open-air garden where the Cuale River meets the ocean: breezy, calm and just a short walk from the Malecón and Los Muertos Beach.
We open every day at 11 am with one menu all day: Pacific seafood, lobster tacos, fresh starters, salads, soups and prime cuts, with vegetarian and gluten-free options and a kids menu. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can also book your table online.
What to Order for Lunch
Our lunch favorites, straight from the all-day menu (prices in MXN):
- Rosarito Style Lobster Taco ($415): flour tortilla, butter, beans, pico de gallo and charred güero chile
- Baja Style Giant Fish Taco ($275): pickled cabbage and carrots with dried chili mayo
- Shrimp Cocktail ($335): charred pineapple, fresh seaweed and garlic alioli
- Tuna Tiradito ($305): on sikil pak with cured nopalitos and anchovy mayo
- The Guacamole ($225): with blue corn chips and charred salsa, for the table
- Tortilla Soup ($225): lightly smoked, with ranch panela cheese and avocado
- Oscars Sunset Salad ($285): heirloom tomatoes, romesco and pesto
- La Royale Burger ($565): prime rib eye, brioche bun, bacon, ranch cheese, onion rings and potato wedges
- Catch of the Day ($575): on grilled corn esquites with chile poblano beurre blanc
See every dish on our full menu.
Dishes for Kids, Vegetarians and Vegans
At Oscar’s everyone at the table eats well, so families and friends with different diets can share one lunch by the river.
- Kids menu: a menu made for little ones, so kids eat what they like while you enjoy yours. Families are always welcome.
- Vegetarian dishes, marked on the menu: The Guacamole, Mushroom Tamal with hoja santa, Roasted Peppers Hummus, Tortilla Soup, Oscars Sunset salad, grilled Caesar salad and our Wild Skewers of mushroom, cabbage and eggplant from the grill.
- Vegan: many of our vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan. Just tell your server and our kitchen will adapt them for you.
- Gluten-free: dishes that contain gluten are marked on the menu, and our team can guide you.
Why Lunch at Oscar’s
- Shade and breeze: an open-air garden and palapa under the trees, a cool break from the beach and the busy streets.
- River and ocean views from an island where the Cuale River meets the bay.
- Right in the center: on Isla Río Cuale #1, between the Malecón and Los Muertos Beach, easy to reach on foot while you explore downtown.
- Something for everyone: seafood, tacos, salads, soups and steaks, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes marked on the menu, and a kids menu.
- Pet friendly: bring your dog along. Your pets are our guests too.
- Groups welcome: long tables for families and friends; book ahead for big groups.
- Family-owned since 1997, with our own tequila, Grand Bay by Oscar’s, from the distillery next door.
Make an Afternoon of It
- 11 am – 4 pm: a long lunch by the river.
- After lunch: a tequila tasting at our distillery next door.
- 4 – 6 pm: Golden Hour 2×1 at our bar, every day.
- Sunset: stay for dinner as the sun goes down over the bay.
Plan Your Lunch
- Hours: open daily, 11 am – 10 pm (same menu all day)
- Golden Hour: 2×1 every day, 4 – 6 pm
- Location: Isla Río Cuale #1, Zona Romántica, downtown Puerto Vallarta
- Reservations: walk-ins welcome; book online or call 322 223 0789
- Dress code: casual for lunch; swimsuit cover-ups and sandals are fine
Lunch FAQ
Where can I have lunch in downtown Puerto Vallarta?
Oscar’s, on Isla Río Cuale #1 in the Zona Romántica, serves lunch every day from 11 am in an open-air garden by the river and the ocean, a short walk from the Malecón and Los Muertos Beach.
What time does Oscar’s open for lunch?
We open every day at 11 am and serve the same menu all day until 10 pm.
Do I need a reservation for lunch?
No, walk-ins are welcome for lunch. For groups or a specific table, you can book online through OpenTable or call 322 223 0789.
What is good for lunch at Oscar’s?
Favorites include the Rosarito style lobster taco, the Baja style fish taco, shrimp cocktail, tuna tiradito, tortilla soup, the guacamole and La Royale burger.
Do you have vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or kids options?
Yes. We have a kids menu, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu, and many vegetarian dishes can be prepared vegan on request.
Can I bring my dog to lunch?
Yes, Oscar’s is pet friendly, so you can bring your pet to our open-air garden.
Is there a happy hour after lunch?
Yes. Golden Hour 2×1 runs every day from 4 to 6 pm at our bar.
