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KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, Puerto Vallarta

KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, Puerto Vallarta

Ratings and reviews

Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
$4 – $15
CUISINES
Mexican, Hawaiian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly

Location and contact

3.7 miles from Malecon Boardwalk
+52 322 114 1364

Reviews


Reviewed December 12, 2022 via mobile

A very cute spot, right on the river. We had to reserve as it got busy especially when the band showed up. Service was very good. Beers were reasonably priced. Margaritas were ok, too sweet. Most of the food, pull pork, hamburger, fries and shrimp…were mediocre. But the chicken katsu was really good. Great spot to spend an afternoon.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed March 21, 2021 via mobile

Relaxed atmosphere at KekeKai’s with a local band, good food and refreshments. Friendly staff and comfortably distanced tables/seating.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed January 22, 2021

New to the area, friends introduced us to this special place in the jungle by the river. It is the definition of idyllic. you enter through a canopy of trees. In the river, there are children playing. We have made it a weekly event, to…catch great music (Thank You Bay Roots) on Sunday afternoons. The food is very reasonably priced, and always great. It feels like your hometown haunt, only in the most serene and beautiful locale you can imagine.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed March 8, 2020

Thanks Charlie for introducing us to this amazing spot, It is peaceful setting by the river, watching families play in the river, and enjoying the music Sunday afternoon listening to the live music. had a great Lunch, and nice cold beers, very reasonably priced! a…wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, Everyone was so friendly, lots of Canadians!More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed March 8, 2020 via mobile

Authentic, quaint restaurant down a dusty countryside road, snuggled along a meandering River. On Sunday here they had a great band Bay Roots that played fantastic music as we ate delicious Mexican and Hawaiian fare.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 16, 2020

A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon is at KeleKai’s. The food is authentic ( definitely try the Burria taco or bowl) and the cocktails are well made and delic. The best of all is the music – a great mix of classic and…soft rock primarily from the 70’s and 80’s. Dancing welcomed from those so inclined. We went twice during our PV vacation and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 16, 2020

Took a taxi from old town first time, then we managed to find the bus stop for the next visits. We love this place. It is such a nice peaceful place by the river. Love sitting there ona Sunday afternoon listening to the live music….The owners and staff are really nice. Food is good and drinks are cold. They make nice cocktails alsoMore

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed January 5, 2020 via mobile

Taxi drivers in Zona Romantica do not know where KeleKai’s is, we finally got there and it sure was worth it. Great music, cold drinks, good food and lovely people. We will definitely be back ????????

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed February 4, 2019 via mobile

Cute little bar, open air restaurant in Playa Grande, great deck area, along the river. Bring bug spray as our friends we bitten numerous times ! The bar caters mostly to Canadian/American tourists, but the prices are too steep for the location and the food…was quite bland. Service was Overly attentive by staff/owner. All in all it was OK, I would give it 2.5 stars if I could but that’s not an option.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Kelekeo, Owner at KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded May 14, 2019

Thank you for your review! We’re sorry about the bug bites but we are in the tropics and along a river. We offer bug repellent for free at the bar. During high season, our clientele is mainly Canadian and American but locals do also come….More


Reviewed November 5, 2018

Go on Sunday at 2 where you will be treated to great music while sitting right on a beautiful river. It’s hard to find but worth it. The food was ok , I had the pulled pork which was good. I’ll bring friends back to…enjoy the scenery and music.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Kelekeo, Owner at KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2018

Thank you for taking time to place a review. We hope to make your next visit worthy of 5 stars!


Reviewed April 8, 2018 via mobile

We’ve lived here for a year and I’ve been jonesing for Hawaiian food some time. FINALLY My search is over! Kalua pork and katsu chicken are as good as in the islands. Casual setting, great drinks, reasonably priced. Dog friendly. Worth the drive. We’ll be…back.More

Date of visit: April 2018
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Kelekeo, Guest Relations Manager at KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded April 11, 2018

Mahalo for the great review. See you again, maybe for a Loco Moco or Spam and eggs with a little sweet rice ????


Reviewed January 21, 2018

It’s out there, but worth getting to on Saturdays and Sundays live entertainment, good food by the river.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed May 24, 2017

I did not know what to expect until I reached this sort of Tiki Restaurant with Mexican/Asian Fusion cuisine. It was a Sunday and the music started at 2:00 p.m. with totally Professional Musicians from cruise ships and the movie entertainment fields. Everything is cooked…to order in their open kitchen. Best fresh flaky chips I’ve eve seen. Interesting Hawaiian food also. The owners, Kele and Kai are actively visiting your tables and talking about everything under the sun. I am sure they would tell me where the greatest doctors reside in town or anything I needed to know. Great afternoon, the music stopped at 5:00 p.m. and we were also getting tired from impromptu dancing. Good times for all.More

Date of visit: May 2017
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Kelekeo, Public Relations Manager at KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded May 25, 2017

Thank you for your review of KeleKai’s Restaurant &Bar! We’re happy when you, our customers/friends are happy! Look forward to your next visit ????.


Reviewed May 21, 2017

Up in Playa Grande you’ll find a retreat from the city in a wonderful outdoor setting along the river. With brightly colored tables and ferns and staghorns adorning the rafters, this restaurant serves the best Mexican-Asian fusion food for a price anyone can afford. The…food is unique and all prepared on site. The owners, Kele and Kai, treat the customers like family. So, treat yourself to a great experience. Caveat: it’s quite a bumpy ride to get there, but, I promise you, you will NOT be disappointed!More

Date of visit: May 2017
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Kelekeo, Public Relations Manager at KeleKai’s Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded May 23, 2017

Thank you for the great review! We strive to make every visit memorable! See you again…soon we hope!


Reviewed February 15, 2017

Although the drive took a bit longer than we expected, it was well worth doing in order to ‘discover’ Kelekai’s. We had a super afternoon. The food and drinks were great. Loved the music. Such a pretty location!

Date of visit: February 2017
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