Texas Embassy Blues Band

Friday nights in Old Town Puerto Vallarta, you might see a line of people gathering around 8 p.m. on Basilio Badillo. The good-time seekers are ready to kick off their huaraches, leave their burdens behind, and soak up some classic blues tunes with friends old and new.

For 17 years, the Texas Embassy Blues Band has delivered heartfelt rhythms and melodies of rockin’ blues favorites every Friday night throughout the high season. The live music starts at 8:30 upstairs in Nacho Daddy’s air-conditioned theater, and admission is free.

The crowd comes for some honky-tonkin’ favorites like “You Can Leave Your Hat On” by Joe Cocker. They grab their sweethearts for a romantic swing around the dance floor to “God Bless the Child” by Blood, Sweat & Tears, or Ray Charles’ “Georgia on My Mind.” When “Ride Sally Ride” from Al Green breaks out, everyone’s on their feet tapping toes and busting out their cowboy dance moves.

Crooning with soulful emotion—rugged, wild, and touching—Sean Moore leads the band as front man and singer. A proud “Texican,” Moore is also the well-known co-owner of Nacho Daddy. Joining him on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards is a line-up of top instrumentalists from around the bay. Occasionally, you’ll even be wowed by a saxophone solo.

If you’re feeling more laid-back, take in the show from above in the theater balcony. The friendly, bilingual, and good-looking staff will happily serve your food and drinks right to your seat.

The original band brings Texas blues to life—bigger, bolder, and better—thanks to the theater’s top-quality professional sound and lighting system.