Jorges Hideaway Shrimp Shack

Been going here for many years. The food and service are awesome! Jorge is usually always there to greet you and serve your table! Update: stopped in again for dinner with some new friends. They absolutely loved it! Jorge, his family, and all the crew!! Ten stars!

May have just had the best meal in PV! Definitely a "shack" on a funky dead-end street. Jorge walked me thru the menu, recommending the tropical-style ceviche and then the shrimp entre served in a spicy pineapple boat (Shrimp Diablo).... OMG....delicious. Everything is made to order so there was a bit of a wait....but totally worth it. Bring cash...Using a credit card costs 5%. My starter, entree and beer was $36 (740 pesos). Open 3p-10p daily except Sunday. Just around the corner from Swedes Restaurant. Will definitely go back a few times during this trip....I want to try some of the non-shrimp dishes. The ribs looked fantastic!

Phenomenal hideaway restaurant off the beaten path away from the loud scenes a few streets below. Excellent food the pineapple-stuffed shrimp was amazing. Jorge is an absolute delight and his staff are all wonderful. We differently will be returning. So accommodating they rang us a cab which arrived in minutes.

Restaurant serving highly rated entrees. Very good quality. Service is always great and is a fun environment to be in. Had the pineapple shrimp diablo and a special bacon wrapped Mahi Mahi in a white wine gravy with rosemary and mashed potatoes.

A wonderful hidden gem worth exploring. Jorge and his staff are incredible. So was the gouda stuffed, bacon wrapped shrimp and blackberry margarita!

I felt really compelled to leave a review for this place after my first experience. It’s kind of small and tucked away and would have never found it if it wasn’t for my friend and I wanting to find some food alternatives for around the area. The food is amazing. The menu is fresh, savory, does not skimp on portions or size, and unique! If you’re vacationing on a budget, the price point is more affordable than what you’ll find along the beach but the food is better at Jorge’s. There was something about the vibes about the place that I loved. It was a combination of the coziness of the space and the energy of the staff and Jorge. They do not sacrifice quality of their food or experience despite a smaller space. Really a great overall experience and will definitely go back again. (Cash only)

We've had some incredibly good food in this trip and this little spot is adorable. All hidden away down a dead end street and just full of flair. It's a family-owned and operated kind of joint. If you come, you should probably call ahead and make reservations. The good news - the soup is phenomenal. Like easily the best tortilla soup I've ever had. Same with the poblano crema. And the coconut shrimp? Entirely out of this world. Get that. Same with the blackberry margarita. I've never seen one and it was delish (if you don't mind all the seeds). The bad news? Nothing else on that boat (Jorge's Special, which I think actually costs MORE to get as a set-up than just ordering the individual meals) was very good. Bacon-wrapped shrimp. Eh. Stuffed fish fillet? WAY too fishy. Diablo shrimp in a 🍍? Too sweet. Too much pineapple, not enough shrimp. And it was 🥵🥵🥵🥵 in that little restaurant. I would go back and a) sit outside and b) just order the soup and coconut shrimp. You will NOT be sad.

A little out of the way but worth it! The margaritas were the best, fresh with a real quality tequila taste. The chef personally visited with us. A real gem worth your visit. I had the Kailua Shimp and my wife had Shrimp Mulata. You will enjoy!

Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly. To me it felt like all the dishes just werent fhat great. 4 shrimp dishes to our table and all the shrimp was overcooked. The food was way too expensive ~350-400 pesos per dish which they put 4 shrimp on and two cheap sides. The only reason this place gets good reviews is because they do fishbowl margaritas with a 80/20 liquor/mix-ins split. So if you are into getting wild go here. If you are into being fed and not wasting ur money, go somewhere else.

The service was affable, courteous, friendly. Food ;;;I asked about the shrimp if it was large or small they said large, but it was a small shrimp. vegetables i was about 1/3 of a carrot that was not cooked, one string bean and one small cauliflower floret. The sauce on the shrimp was mediocre. Rice was minimal no more than a tea cup. The price of 425 for the dinner was much more than it deserved being the food served was meager and stingy. Atmosphere is minimal no view except close up plants to block your view of buildings across the street in a nondescript location such as this you would expect for prices to be more than fair, but it was more expensive than. Restaurants on the beach that have better food. Sorry to report this but they should if they want clients customers to come back do much better. To improve get a better chef. Cook the vegetables if you put them on the plate. Lower the prices or put more on the plate Don't be stingy with Rice,. It does not cost that much. The service was good and nice and friendly. That was the best part.

Casual and fun place with great food. The servers were very friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to share honest recommendations based on what we identified as our preferences. Typical decor for Puerto Vallarta - narrow straight back wood chairs and tables, not the most comfortable for those of us who are on the larger side. But plenty of space to spread out, so it all works. A little bit of an uphill hike from the main streets of the Zona Romantica, on a dead end street (that's where the 'hideaway' comes in) but well worth the effort!

We have been here several times & always enjoyed our meals We realize prices have gone up here as they have in U.S., however, their prices here have INDEED climbed a bit too much compared to other restaurants in P.V. Food was still good but the prices will drive folks away. Like that Jorge's is off the beaten path which makes it more quiet.Interior is nicely decorated.w/ Mexican flair.*Be prepared for a little hike up the hill

Amazing experience. We always look for new places to try and this was an old, established one....Fun, local vibe. Tucked down neighborhood street just to the south of the bottom of the vernacular.

This place is one of our favorite places, come here at least twice per trip. Cash only and a little tucked away from main area but still walking distance if staying or eating in Romantic zone. Everything here is handmade and it shows. Never had a bad meal here. Some of our favorites include the chicken cordon blue, shrimp dishes and all the fish. One of our last visits we were seated outside and my seat was staring into the kitchen so I watched all the cooking and prep. Kind of regret it because after watching all these other great things being prepared I was wanting to change my mind over and over again after ordering. It did give me more ideas on what to order next trip, the stuffed fish looked great while i watched that being prepared and I can't wait to try it.

This place is a Hideway for a reason! You don't want to find it! The food was mediocre. We had, fried wontins, poblano soup, ribs and shrimp wrapped in bacon and Gouda. The wontons were served hot appeared to be right from fryer. They had a white goo inside that was supposed to be cream cheese and Gouda. The soup tasted very good but for some reason was served just above room temperature. Too bad. The ribs and shrimp seemed like they were prepared ahead of time and held somewhere until an order can. They were both cold and you didn't want to eat them. The shrimp with bacon (never found any Gouda ) was particularly bad cold. Just do yourself a favor and let this hideaway stay hidden and off your list. Oh! We had ice tea here that we liked for what it's worth.

Cute little place off the beaten path. Great service and amazing food! Can't wait to go back

It's a real hideaway, and a really cool one. You do have to climb the hill from the beach but so worth it. Service was excellent. I'd recommend any of their seafood but their grilled octopus (pulpo) was out of this world amazing! Delicious. Mouthwatering. Their homemade desserts were decadent. Really enjoyed their flan especially. Drinks were strong and we got a chance to watch the bartender make them and he poured a lot of liquor! We were a happy camper. Cash pay gets discounted rate, but they accept credit card. Love the family vibe. There's seating outside, but the ambience inside was fantastic. It reminded me of a hippy and tiki all in one. Very colorful with original hand painted oil on canvas art. I highly recommend. Cheers!

This place is hidden at the very edge of the romantic zone. Worth the walk. We sat inside and were entertained by two older ladies trying to pick up a server and buss boy. The food was amazing and came out fairly fast. The soup was good but I would pass on it next time. Both shrimp dishes were amazing. I think the pineapple Diablo shrimp was my favorite as it was a combination of sweet and spicy. We will definitely return here our next trip.

At the vice of a friend we went to this hideaway. It is literally off the beaten path. But in a good neighborhood and easy to locate at the end of the street. The menu is large and lots of choices to make I settled on the coconut shrimp and my friend went with the heat tuna. Both of them were exceptional and we do highly recommend this location for the friendly staff, the phenomenal food, and a festive location.

Great food. Good service. Nice ambience on the porch. Love pest shrimp wrapped in crispy prosciutto.

Small and simple cafe tucked down a quiet street up a hill serves up some amazing fresh shrimp. Stick with seafood and you can't go wrong.

Wow! This hidden gem was a wonderful find during my stay in PV. I ate dinner here twice and both times the meals and the service were excellent. At my request they made a grilled garlic shrimp that was to die for. The next day I tried the Atún. So good and rich. When I return to PV I will absolutely return to the Shrimp Shack and try other dishes. My waiter was very friendly. He patiently listened while I practiced my Spanish (and I'm sure his English was superior to my Spanish). I was eating alone, but I never felt alone here. I recommend sitting outside, at the table furthest from the beach end and sit facing the tiny view of the water. In this way the wait staff can easily serve and chat with you. Buen provecho!

Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. While staying in an AirBnB close by, I ate at Jorge's place every day. Jorge and his staff are friendly, helpful, and engaging. I recommend the Coconut Shrimp and if they have it, the Mahi-Mahi wrapped in bacon with grilled shrimp on top. Perfecto!

On a little dead-end street this gem of a place has the best shrimp dishes with unusual sauces with an excellent staff and reasonable prices. We loved it and highly recommend this little hideaway.

What a cute little space tucked away from the busy streets. Great food and very personal service. Will definitely be back!

The food was great, and the service even better! This is a hidden gem in PV. We've been there a couple times and it never disappoints!

Jorge's is less than two blocks from the apartment. In the years I have been coming here, I never knew. So I found a gem in the neighborhood, on a quiet street, with amazing food, drinks, and service. And a chef that really knows how to prepare the food. So what did I do? I ate dinner here three times. Of the margaritas I had each night, the blackberry was the best. I did not like the strawberry. For appetizers rated from my favorite to least favorite. All were good: 1) Cream Clam Soup - I needed this soup after the spicy Mexican food I had been eating. 2) Yucatán Salad - great salad with some of the sweetest grapefruit I ever ate 3) Wontons - cheese filled For the mains: 1) Pork Chop - Amazing and filling. I had been eating lots of seafood this trip so this really hit the spot for me. It was cooked soft and smothered in a gravy. 2) Cardenal Shrimp - wrapped in bacon with a Béchamel sauce 3) Kahlua Shrimp While I am giving this place five stars, the only feedback I have are that the veggie sides are pretty uninspired. But given the quality of the mains, maybe this shouldn't be touched. All in all, I will be back again and again. Loved this place.

I took my wife here after some research online for good food in PV. We were instantly greeted by friendly staff. I was mistaken, thinking our waiter was Jorge himself with how helpful he was, even offering options not on the menu. My wife got tortilla soup and I got the tropical shrimp ceviche as appetizers. My wife absolutely loved the soup. Our water brought a wonderful chili oil salsa. We put it in our soup to make it even better with a kick of spice. Then came the coconut shrimp. 4 huge and perfectly friend shrimp as our main course. Came with a salad with an amazingly unique dressing. We both enjoyed dunking the shrimp in the the sauce and then in the chili oil. 5/5 would recommend. Wish we were here longer so I could try their whole menu. They have non shrimp and non seafood options as well.

I don't agree with all the positive reviews on Jorge's Shrimp. First, the positive: The owner greeted us and is a lot of fun. The restaurant is quaint and nicely decorated on a quiet street. The prices are reasonable, but not cheap. Now, the not so good: the food was mediocre in quality. The fish was rubbery, the shrimp were medium-sized and a little over cooked, the mushrooms appeared to be canned, not fresh, and the sauce lacked imagination. There is a 5% charge for using a debit card, but that is not unusual in this area.

Jorge's Hideaway is worth the walk and it is tucked into a great little local neighborhood. You'll get the opportunity to meet the owner Jorge who is always available to talk with customers. Jorge is lovely and wants to make sure you enjoy your food and total experience. There is outside and inside dining options and a full bar. I'd suggest trying out one of their shrimp dishes which are all delightful and delicious. The food is fresh and has great local flavors. We will definitely be back thank you Jorge for the amazing experience and food!

I had the seared Ahi and my husband had the Salmon. We couldn't finish our meals because the portions were big but they were both delicious, and the potatoes were indescribably delicious creamy and flavorful. The owner Jorge was very welcoming and made us feel like old friends.

Top 3 food of all time it was so great and the people were very nice the decorations too it was just an overall amazing experience I'm not from pv so I don't have a car to drive back to my hotel and they called us a taxi and gave us a goodbye, not to mention they reopened the kitchen for us because we came right at closing time and they stayed after for us. 5 stars every day of the week. So so delicious

We stayed in the Romantic Zone, and this was huge on my bucket list. Walked up the hill in the dark, which was an adventure in itself, and then finally found this gem in a very residential neighborhood. It was hot, and late, so we chose to eat outside under the awning. We ended up with a front row view into the kitchen through a screen window. The kitchen was clean, and we got to watch our food being prepared. We also got to witness boys pranking boys in the kitchen which was also memorable. Our food was hot and delicious. Which was really the only thing that mattered. All the rest was added atmosphere. And the servers were on top of beverages so that's how a night should be.

Well this was our second time here. It's been years, but the food was just not good. The pineapple shrimp was in an interesting and not tasty syrup mixed with some random cheese. Salads were warm and texture was wilted. Rice was pretty flavorless. I would avoid it in PV. 2 stars cause service was good. Prices are a little Steep for PV as well.

Don't miss the little gem! The food is amazing and Jorge and his crew make you feel like you're family. If I could give it 10 stars I would!!

Fantastic place just a couple of blocks off the Malecón. Awesome Margaritas to start. Great shrimp appetizer, main courses were fresh and delicious, followed by another fantastic Margarita. The service was excellent, prices very good and it had a real local feel, which we loved. Will definitely be back!

The staff was fantastic. The food was incredible. One of our best meals in our month long visit to Puerto Vallarta.

A very colorful sugar shack. I watched the cook handle the food because I sat right out his window. The salmon he was working with looked great. I ordered Shrimp Baja and it was very good. The menu looked good and I'll probably go back and try something else before I leave PV.

We've come here a few times over the last 5 years. It's always been wonderful. Last nite four of us ate here and all 4 meals were very disappointing. 4 out of 4 is not good. Also the service was way down. Once our food was delivered no one can back to our table for over 40 minutes to ask us how our food was or bring us the extra bread we asked for when our food was delivered. The place was pretty empty while we were eating, however no one was around to service us. I would have asked for another dish as my stuffed Maui was over cooked. Unfortunately we will not be returning as I can't take a chance bringing guests here who are only in town for 5 days. The place is nothing to write home about but who cares if the food and service are good.

Very tasty seafood, off the beaten path, excellent service, great value. Great spot for a date.

Best meal of our trip! The staff goes above and beyond. Food is simply amazing and the Pinot Grigio is ice cold a delicious. We've eaten here a few times in the past few years and it never disappoints! Highly recommend eating here!

A hidden secret. Very small dining area that maybe can accommodate 20-25 guests. A few tables outside near the entrance can seat a handful of more diners. Friendly & polite staff. The food is 5 star in visual presentation & taste albeit it took well over an hour for our entrees to arrive at our table. Can become noisy since the dining area is so small. Well worth your time to try. CASH only! Tiny bar area for staff to mix cocktails. Think of a very small living room & you get the idea of what to expect. Waiting lines form outside since they do not accept reservations. Food is very SLOW to come from the kitchen but this is Puerto Vallarta. Sit back & enjoy a few cocktails and then be amazed with the food.

Friendly service. We sat outside and enjoyed the outdoor seating area. The food and margaritas were very good.

The ambiance, food and service were excellent!! I hope to return to Puerto Vallarta and Jorge's one day soon!!

A little bit off the beaten path, but worth the walk. In Zone Romantica, just on a dead-end street. I would highly recommend this place, the service is excellent. Food is always delicious, and very fresh. It's a must stop for us every time we're in Puerto Vallarta!

Just excellent. Very quite street with little to no street noise. Excellent food, drinks, and service. We will be going back to Jorge's on our next visit to PV. Only wish we had known about it sooner!

No doubt an unusual find while walking the streets of PV. Located directly behind Pinnacle (180/220), the food and service are really exceptional. We started with wontons, obviously super fresh and handmade. There is no way they could have been previously frozen. We then ordered the recommended "special," bacon wrapped mahi-mahi. Yummy. The staff are attentive and have a wonderful sense of humor. Caution with the margaritas, the more you drink the better they look ;-)

This is truly a great gem. If you have plans after don't come here this is a place for fellowship, laughs and good food served by great people. Ambiance: remember the name is hideaway so don't come in expecting some large stand with a hostess to seat you and your party after she checks her earpiece. Instead expect to open the door to a full, cozy house and be greater by either Jorge or his son Kevin. It was packed when we arrived and our wait was about 15 minutes but we had a great conversation outside with the guest who were wrapping ur and before we knew it it was our turn to dine. Just a note it is cash only so don't come here with cards. Food: we splurged a lot and ordered probably 7 dishes for 5 ppl. We wanted to sample everything so that's what we did. Once we sat down we were given a drink menus because this is what is important. The margaritas are made with fresh fruit so be ready for some deliciousness. The food was great. A plethora of seafood medleys to tickle your fancy. There is a little wait so again don't come expecting to run out everything is clocked fresh to order. Overall: this place is great especially when you want to stop having hotel food. We ordered 12 drinks, 7 entrees and soup and our bill was around $2500 MXN or $135 USD which really is a great price for strong drinks. Go for the lemon margarita if you want something strong.

We had a fantastic dinner here. Great ambience, great food, excellent and friendly staff. The menu is so creative AND there were specials! It's out of the fray of the rest of the Romantic Zone, but just a block up from Olas Altas, so it's quiet but fun at the same time.

Quaint little spot, tucked away at the end of Pulpito...definitely worth a visit. Well prepared shrimp of all kinds, beautifully presented, and the best margaritas in Vallarta. We returned twice during our 10 day stay and will make this a stop on our next trip!

Simply amazing. Nice, clean and quaint. Amazing shrimp. You'll love it! A little bit of a walk, but we'll worth it.

I can't believe I have yet to review this place. I have been here a dozen times. It is hands down my favorite restaurant in all of PV. I love the blacked shrimp dish with the rice. The margaritas are awesome. Jorge is a nice, kind dude. As a family business it's run well and they take pride in the what they do and you can taste it. I will always make it a point to go to Jorge's when in Puerto Vallarta.

Great food and the staff are awesome! Off the beaten path and we'll worth it. Make a reservation for the patio. Enjoy!

The shrimp specialty was beautiful, but the prosciutto made it way too salty (easily solved: remove some of the prosciutto). The service was quick and friendly, and overall it was a fantastic meal.

Jorge's was a highlight of our trip! I've been to PV numerous times but never found this wonderful place until now. We were lucky to have come on their final day on July 14 before they closed for the season until October. The seafood dishes were prepared beautifully, the portions were huge and the prices were so reasonable. The margarita was huge and probably the strongest I've had down there. Loved the frosted Kahula drink offered for free after dinner. So refreshing. It reminded us of a frosted malt. It's a very small, colorful restaurant with lots of charm. We arrived at 3 pm but they said they wouldn't be ready to serve until 4 or 4:30, so we came back later. The air conditioning wasn't on yet when we arrived, so they suggested we sit outside and have a drink until the room cooled. We enjoyed sitting outside next to the fan so much, that we told them to shut off the air-conditioning and save it until later when others arrived. We had the House Special which were five huge prawns stuffed with mozzarella, wrapped with prosciutto and served with pesto sauce. The Mahi Mahi was stuffed with shrimp and tiny scallops and served with a delicious cream sauce. The fresh vegetables were beautiful and were cooked perfectly. The portions were so large that we took doggie bags home. They wrapped the containers in brown bags tied with green ribbons. So cute. Jorge, the owner, was very gracious. Hector, our waiter had us laughing and smiling during our entire visit. One advantage of being there during the slow season was that he had more time to spend with us. During high season reservations are imperative and must be made days ahead of time. Even then, if you have reservations for later in the evening, there may be a wait. But, it's well worth the wait. Just as we were ready to leave, there was a torrential downpour. We tried to wait it out, but realized there was no end in sight. It was only three blocks down hill to our place so we decided to venture out on our own. They told us it was too dangerous to walk on on the wet cobblestones with our shoes and suggested we go barefoot. They gave us plastic bags for our shoes, purses and doggy bags. We had a ball walking back home on those cobblestones, drenched in the torrential downpour, laughing the entire way. My sister exclaimed #kidsagain and #don'tgiveadamn! We were soaked. It was so much fun. I'm sure the huge, strong margarita helped with our mood! We will definitely be back in April for more than only one meal! Mucho Gracias Jorge and Hector!

It definitely is hidden away, but a good find. Will stop by again when I return in In December.

Excellent meal!! Jorge and his family make sure you have everything you need. We will definitely make this a regular stop when we are in PV. It is definitely hidden away so make sure you are prepared with the address for your cabbie.