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Drag performer Gouda Gabor is set to begin another season of performances in Puerto Vallarta, returning to the stage at the Mex-Tex restaurant and entertainment venue Nacho Daddy. Known in Vallarta for her lively stage presence, Gouda’s shows combine classic cabaret with live singing and her signature comedic style.
The performer, a long-time fixture in the entertainment industry and a proud permanent resident of Puerto Vallarta, often grounds her humor in personal jokes.
“When Gouda Gabor comes to Puerto Vallarta the sales of pepper spray go way up,” she shares, in reference to the local nickname ‘the Busty Barracuda’ and the joke about chasing young men. In her 70s, she notes that she is happy to be performing, quipping: “I am still alive. When people ask me why I am still working, the answer is that some day I won’t be able to.”
Gouda Gabor’s third season at Nacho Daddy will feature a schedule of regular and special events on Mondays.
Her primary season show is titled “Gouda Gabor Stars in Charcuterie Broad”
- Dates: Opens Monday, January 5, and runs every Monday through April.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Details: The show features classic cabaret performance, live singing, and comedy. The opening night will welcome a special guest, cabaret singer Seth Sikes from New York. Charcuterie Broad is a perfect example of her comedic style, which blends high-brow theater and glamour with a cheeky, self-deprecating, and slightly scandalous sense of humor.
December Shows
December features special holiday events and a fun game show format.
- “Match that Snatch Game”
- Dates: Mondays, December 1 and 8.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Details: A game show combining elements of the classic Match Game and RuPaul’s Snatch Game. The show features a celebrity panel and local contestants who try to match answers. Past guests have included Enrique de Allende as Enrique Iglesias and Eva Jimenez as Pink.
- “Niños de Navidad” (Charity Show)
- Date: Monday, December 15.
- Details: A special holiday performance featuring local children (maximum age around 15) who are singers, musicians, and dancers. Gouda and fellow performer Nacho Granados are volunteering their time, with all money raised dedicated to the children in the show (for lessons or costumes) and the RISE Children’s Shelter. Angelo, winner of La Voz of Zapopan, is one of the performers.
- “A Very Gouda Christmas”
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Details: Gouda’s Christmas show featuring traditional and modern Christmas music in both English and Spanish. Guests include Amy Armstrong, Sargento Dan, and Brenda Gaviño. Music direction by Mark Hartman.
Weekly Open Mic & Philanthropy
“Come Blow Your Horn” (Open Mic)
- When: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
- Details: Gouda hosts this successful open mic with no cover charge. Many local stars attend to promote their shows. The event helps raise funds for the RISE Children’s Shelter and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic.
Tickets and Other Events
Most shows are priced affordably, ranging from 400 to 500 pesos, with the Christmas show slightly higher at 600 or 700 pesos. Tickets are available through Nacho Daddy’s Eventbrite page.
Gouda will also be appearing in a few special engagements:
- David Maiocco’s “Confession show” at ACT II: Gouda will perform on December 6, sharing personal stories and joking that “She never made it to the top, but she fucked her way to the middle.”
- Casa Esperanza Fundraiser: Gouda is committed to supporting Casa Esperanza, the shelter for women and children in crisis. A large benefit show is scheduled for January 20 at Casa Karma Private Villa and Event Space, featuring performers like Ada Vox and Amy Armstrong.
Gouda Gabor has been in show business for 58 years, holding multiple degrees in the dramatic arts. She proudly notes her history of performing, including being the only drag queen to host Canada Day celebrations at the Legislature building in Victoria, BC. After more than 30 years of visiting, she made Puerto Vallarta her permanent home about eight years ago. Stay Updated: Follow the Gouda Gabor and Nacho Daddy Facebook pages for the latest event updates.
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