Starbucks

Power outlets and seating make this Starbucks the default waiting room in Terminal A.

This is the Starbucks you hit after clearing security in Terminal A at Puerto Vallarta (PVR), a few minutes’ walk from most domestic and international gates. People camp here with carry-ons and devices because it’s one of the easiest spots in the terminal to find both a table and an outlet before boarding.

Menu is the standard Starbucks playbook: espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, Frappuccinos, plus muffins, brownies, and sandwiches in the case. Prices run higher than downtown Puerto Vallarta; expect to pay around 80–120 MXN for basic coffee drinks and more for anything iced or blended, so this is a “kill time” stop as much as a value stop.

Lines spike hard in the morning bank of departures (roughly 7:00–10:00) and again before late-afternoon US and Canada flights, so a latte can take 10–15 minutes when three or four wide‑bodies are on the board. Midday gaps, especially around 12:00–14:00, tend to move quicker with waits under 5 minutes. Build that into your boarding timeline if your gate is on the far end of Terminal A.

Stick to drinks that are hard to mess up: Americanos, cold brew if available, and simple lattes. Food is fine for a snack but not a real meal; portions lean small, and anything hot usually comes from the standard Starbucks oven. If you want something more substantial than a sandwich or wrap, eat in town or at a sit‑down spot before you pass security.

Tip: power outlets go fast. If you see one free along the wall or by the window, grab it first and order second, especially during those 7:00–10:00 and 16:00–19:00 rush periods in Terminal A.