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The gala for the third edition of the We Are Puerto Vallarta Awards took place on the night of Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Coco Cabaret entertainment forum, located in the Romantic Zone. Before a full house composed of nominees and community members, the evening’s hosts—award founder Jamie Alexander and singer Eva Jimenez—announced more than 30 winners.
The hosts shared that the awards broke a record this year, collecting 171,745 votes across the various categories.
The ceremony’s opening act was performed by the well-known drag queen and singer Sutton Lee Seymour. Throughout the evening, there were special performances by the cast of the Rat Pack Show (Nacho Granado, Alexis Macías, and Armando Chakám), as well as drag queen and singer Evita Loca.
Jamie and Eva expressed their gratitude for the sponsors who made the event possible:
- Gold Sponsors: Matt Karimi and David Smith
- Silver Sponsors: Let’s Pho, Tamale’s Tours, and Canto Restaurant
- Bronze Sponsors: Daiquiri Dick’s, BOA Spa, Thrive, Lara Studios, and Bravo’s
- Venue Sponsors: Coco Cabaret and El Granero
- Media Sponsors: PVRPV, PV Everything and O&APV Magazine
At the end of the ceremony, attendees enjoyed an after-party at El Granero Restaurant & Bar.
Official List of Winners (Photos by Jerry Jones below)
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD
- Favorite Taco Stand: Sonorita Olas Altas
- Favorite Specialty Cuisine: Canto Modern Cantonese Bistro
- Favorite Casual Dining: Casita & Garden
- Favorite Fine Dining: Bravos Restaurant PV
- Favorite Upscale Contemporary Dining: Barcelona Tapas
- Favorite Brunch: Coco’s Kitchen
- Favorite Breakfast: Mi Café
- Favorite Restaurant with a View: Barcelona Tapas
- Favorite Beach Restaurant: La Palapa Restaurant
- Favorite Hamburger: Slice and Smash
- Favorite Steakhouse: La Vaca Argentina
- Favorite Pizza: Los Muertos Brewing
- Favorite Mexican Restaurant: Gaby’s Restaurant Bar
- Favorite Restaurant in Versalles: Whiskey Kitchen
- Favorite Restaurant in Marina: La Terraza Di Roma
- Favorite Local Coffee Shop: A Page in the Sun
- Favorite Chef: Pepe Valtierra & Charlie Rubio
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Favorite Ticketed Performance Venue: The Palm
- Favorite Open-Access Performance Venue: La Catrina Cantina
- Favorite Drag Queen Performer (Touring): Miss Conception
- Favorite Drag Performer (Local): Mizz Peachez
- Favorite Live Entertainer (Solo Show) – Female Artist: Amy Armstrong
- Favorite Live Entertainer (Solo Show) – Male Artist: Kevin Anthony
- Favorite Live Entertainer (Group Show): Monaco
- Favorite Piano (Solo Show): Effie Passero
- Favorite Show of the Season: Witch Please – Sutton Lee Seymour
- Favorite Choreography in a Show: Boys on Fire
DRINKS AND NIGHTLIFE
- Favorite Gay Bar: The Corner Bar
- Favorite Ultra Club: Industry Night Club
- Favorite Place to Get a Drink: Blondies
- Favorite Margarita: Daiquiri Dick’s on the Beach
- Favorite Happy Hour: Jorge’s Bar
- Favorite Martini: Twisted Palms
- Favorite Bartender: Manuel Betancourt (La Catrina Cantina)
- Favorite Beach Day Club: Ritmos Beach Café
LOCAL SHOPS AND SERVICES
- Favorite Jewelry Shop: Cassandra Shaw Jewelry
- Favorite Art Gallery: Galleria Dante
- Favorite Spa: Acqua Spa for Men
- Favorite MedSpa: Thrive IV
- Favorite Bakery: Artisan Bakery
- Favorite Barber/Hairstylist: Erik Velazquez (La Barbería)
- Favorite Local Mercado: Old Town Market
- Favorite Boat Tours: Tamale’s Tours
PERSON OF THE YEAR
- Outstanding Business Owner (Community Contributions): Charlie Huynh (Let’s Pho)
- Outstanding Individual (Community Contributions): Marcia Blondin (Vallarta Mirror)
- Outstanding Volunteer (Community Contributions): Lydia Damato (Volunteer at Large)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Kim Kuzma (Performer & Entertainer)
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