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More than 300 guests gathered at Industry on February 27, 2025, for the Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Gays: Best of Awards, celebrating the standout personalities and businesses in the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Following an open nomination period and a final round narrowing down the top three contenders in each category, winners were announced by hosts Alison Lo and Father Chaka Paradise. The night featured music by DJ Jameson Rabbit and was proudly sponsored by Dog & Cat and ThrIVe MedSpa.
The awards were conceived by local entrepreneur Jet De La Isla, founder of the Facebook group Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know. A dedicated committee—consisting of Philip Weir, Alison Lo, and John Ramsey—oversaw the nomination and voting process to ensure fairness and transparency.
“It was an absolute pleasure to witness the community come together for this celebration of the best in Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ scene,” Jet said. “We are what makes Vallarta an international gay destination, and this is just the beginning.”
The event was co-produced by Johnny Paraiso Productions, alongside the incredibly talented performers Eva Jimenez, Chris Lopez, Evita Loca, and Maru Prado Conti.
Here are the winners from the Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Gays: Best of Awards:
Best Cocktail Bar: La Noche
Best Gogo: Juan Pablo King
Best Male Strip Club: Wet Dreams
Best Gay Boat Tour: Jet’s: Naked Beach & Private Boat Tours
Best Gay Club: La Noche
Best Bear Bar: STUDS
Best Drag Bar: Paco’s Ranch
Best DJ: Oscar Rubio @ La Noche
Best Gay Hotel: Casa Cupula
Best Gym: Big Apple
Best Gay Owned Restaurant: Daiquiri Dick’s
Best Pool Club: Casa Cupula
Best Beauty Spa: Acqua Spa for Men
Best Photographer: Omar Rodriguez
Best Drag Queen: Miss Conception
Best Swim Wear: Blondies
Best Fashion Store: Boutique Amsterdam Puerto Vallarta
Best Lesbian / Queer Performer: Eva Jimenez
Best Act / Performance: Miss Conception
Best Theater: The Palm Cabaret
Best Voice: Effie Passaro
Most Influential: Javier Jimenez
Queer Activist Of The Year: Victor Espindola
Best Gay Chef: Charlie (let’s pho)
Best Gay Realtor: Kevin Victor
Best LGBT+ Hair Stylist: Chavita De La Cruz
Trans Activist Of The Year: Karla Macedo Juarez
Hottest Bartender: Victor (STUDS)
Best Adult Content Creator: Woody Fox
Best Gay Couple: Tamale & Sugarbaker
Hottest Gay Of Vallarta: Kevin Victor
Best LGBT+ Waiter: Victor @ Studs
Best LGBT+ Magazine / Guide: Out & About Puerto Vallarta
Best Tacos: Pancho’s Takos
Best Happy Hour: CC Slaughters
Best LGBT+ owned Art Gallery: Casa Cupula
Trans Rising Star: Las Gemelas
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