Puerto Vallarta
At one of Vallarta’s finest restaurants, everything impresses, from the candlelit garden with water feature and psychedelic Huichol yarn art in the subtly…
Must-see restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta
A discrete side door leads you into a subtly lit dining room for one of Vallarta's best meals, signature cocktail in hand. Chefs Mauricio Leal and Josué…
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Puerto Vallarta
This wonderful thimble-sized cafe gives you the chance to try hot chocolate with chili, the way the Aztecs used to drink it, as well as other traditional…
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Puerto Vallarta
Maybe you've never tasted tripe before, or maybe you didn't like it until you've rocked up at this taquería and they presented you with a taco de tripa,…
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Puerto Vallarta
If you only dine out in one fine establishment in Vallarta, make it Tintoque. Chef Joel Ornelas dazzles when it comes to creative, beautiful reimaginings…
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Puerto Vallarta
It's nighttime and the chefs are doing a brisk business at this unmarked taco stand, deftly slicing chunks of red-tinted, spit-grilled and marinated pork…
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Puerto Vallarta
This family-run restaurant specializes in chicken with mole (a complex, long-simmered sauce that includes chocolate and spices) from a jealously guarded…
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Puerto Vallarta
The restaurant owners have opted for a milk theme and have run with it a few miles. The interior is suitably Instagram-worthy, the milk gags appear…
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Puerto Vallarta
Excellent carne asada (grilled beef), al pastor (marinated pork), chicharrón (pork crackling), fish and vegetarian tacos are prepared on handmade…
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Puerto Vallarta
Owner Carmen Porras takes special pleasure in rescuing old family recipes from obscurity, with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Specialties include…
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Puerto Vallarta
Once you've been seated, chef Memo visits your table with a detailed explanation of each dish featured on a chalkboard menu that changes weekly. It may…
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Puerto Vallarta
Though the atmosphere is casual, with eclectic and bohemian artwork, the food is serious, featuring old recipes and uncommon indigenous sauces. It’s a…
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Puerto Vallarta
For one of Jalisco's most emblematic snacks, head to this tiny taco joint named after the sole stool (banquito) parked on the sidewalk. Watch the chefs…
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Puerto Vallarta
Since 1989, this brightly tiled family-run place with upstairs terrace seating and a tree-shaded back patio has specialized in stuffed poblano peppers,…
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Puerto Vallarta
This breezy open shack on the beach makes a top venue for a seafood lunch with ocean views. Grilled-shrimp tacos are famous; the tuna sashimi is more a…
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Puerto Vallarta
At this popular brunch spot south of the river, tables are sprinkled on a ceramic-tiled patio beneath a stilted terracotta roof in a shady bar-side garden…
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Puerto Vallarta
This humble taco stand has been serving just four things since 1972: tacos, either blanditos (soft) or dorados (crunchy), and filled with birria (goat),…
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Puerto Vallarta
In the heart of the Zona Romántica, this low-lit bistro has a growing fan base for its refined and delicious preparations that draw on both Italy and…
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Puerto Vallarta
Just off the strip, but unnoticed by passers-by, this place is highly recommended for quality, well-presented cooking without a hint of pretension. Sip a…
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Puerto Vallarta
The menu may change, but Asian fusion is always served at this elegant, urbane restaurant. Savory fish roasted in a banana leaf is a worthy option; the…
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Puerto Vallarta
Elegant beach dining at its best. Tables are positioned to take full advantage of the sea views, making it a particularly marvelous spot for breakfast or…
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Puerto Vallarta
With an extended happy hour running from noon to 7pm, you can keep the mojitos coming until day blurs into night. The Shack's refreshing muddled-mint…
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Puerto Vallarta
This delightful family-run restaurant has a simple but attractive interior with small square tables that get very busy come sundown. It excels in the…
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Puerto Vallarta
It may look like a standard sidewalk hole-in-the-wall eatery, but the two brothers here produce surprisingly sophisticated fare, including whole baked…
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Puerto Vallarta
Turn up early at the this taco stand, because it closes as soon as they sell out, and they sell out of pork cheek (mejilla de cerdo) first of all. If you…
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Puerto Vallarta
Drawing a regular nighttime crowd, this humble taquería near the beach is a solid contender for the best tacos al pastor (spit-cooked pork with diced…
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Puerto Vallarta
Delicious tacos with shrimp, smoked marlin or fried fish are served at this super-popular streetside taquería. Pull up a stool and watch as the cooks…
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Puerto Vallarta
A gourmet deli in the marina area with big, bold modern art on the walls. It's popular among upmarket locals for creative panini, mixed carpaccios and…
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Puerto Vallarta
Locals escape the noise and bustle of the Zona Romántica at this gracious courtyard eatery. Good breakfasts – the specialty here – and bottomless cups of…
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Puerto Vallarta
Hailing from Mexico's barbacoa (lamb or mutton) capital Hidalgo, this family prepares delectable tacos on handmade tortillas with tender meat that's been…
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Puerto Vallarta
In the shadow of Templo de Guadalupe, this casual-chic French bistro with chalkboard menus and checkerboard floors serves everything from quiche Lorraine…
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Puerto Vallarta
A tiny taquería favored by locals for bacon-wrapped fish-and-shrimp tacos, though you can get them without bacon too. The pulpo al pastor (marinated…
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Puerto Vallarta
This friendly and highly recommended cafe doubles as a bookstore full of used books in English and social hangout, with good espresso drinks, delicious…
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Puerto Vallarta
This buffet-style place with only 10 tables eschews cheese for fresh, dairy-free dishes such as soy carnitas, yam lasagna (yes, that’s right) and a wide…
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Puerto Vallarta
A cheerful, often-crowded spot, good for wood-fired pizzas, pastas and people-watching. It's a local expat favorite. Request a table upstairs by the…
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Puerto Vallarta
This gringo breakfast paradise serves waffles, omelets, Mexican dishes and almost anything else you could want. It's in an ample courtyard three blocks…
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Puerto Vallarta
Grab a table on the pleasant outdoor patio and load up on sopes (tortillas with a layer of beans, cheese and salsa), tamales, chilaquiles, nopales,…
