Even burritos get the coastal treatment at El Tacón, where they’re called burritas. They’re seafood masterpieces, encapsulating the Vallarta mariscos philosophy: affordable, high quality, filling, and delicious. The burritas have no rice, beans, or french fries, just beautiful seared seafood, a smattering of shredded lettuce, a little bit of cheese that simply acts as a binder, and sliced tomatoes. The original is filled with smoked marlin, but the versions with shrimp, octopus, smoked crab, and bacon-wrapped fish filet are all equally good (you can get a combination of fillings as well). They are big and cut in half, with each half of the burrita kissing the flat top grill to make sure you get as much browned, crispy surface as possible. This restaurant has several locations in Puerto Vallarta, including one outside the airport that makes for an excellent last meal in paradise.
