Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Gastronomy & Typical Cuisine

Cafe des Artistes

Dining in Puerto Vallarta is always a luxurious experience if you eat at Cafe des Artistes; the finest Mexican cuisine restaurant with very avant-garde decor and excellent service. It has a well assorted wine cellar and such a creative cuisine that you can even become involved in the cooking of your dish! Always a delicious entertaining dining experience.

Cafe Maximilian

Even though cakes, ice cream and coffee are the highlights you should also definitely sample the Austrian dishes that include Mexican ingredients for a surprise effect. The European ambience is complemented by a romantic terrace overlooking the street.

El Andariego

Located in Puerto Vallarta's downtown, this excellent restaurant serves a fantastic variety of seafood, steaks and Mexican appetizers. With over twenty years of experience, they have wonderful service and fabulous flavors to offer. You'll find specialty dishes to suit all tastes and budgets. Four enormous murals decorate the walls of this attractive restaurant, and while you dine you'll be accompanied by the music of mariachis, who help produce a truly Mexican atmosphere. They also offer wireless internet access, a terrace, an air conditioned dining room and facilities for banquets.

Chef Roger

Serving haute cuisine with a strong European influence, this delightful restaurant is a favorite with locals and repeat visitors who appreciate the attention and devotion to detail. Fine Californian, Chilean, Italian, German, Mexican and Spanish wines are complemented by fresh dates and terrine.

Chez Elena

This romantic garden restaurant on the hillside overlooking the bay is the ideal venue for a special evening. The rich regional diversity of Mexican dishes is prominently featured and expertly prepared. Every day a new dish is featured from a different Mexican State.

La Palapa

Beach and palm trees are the idyllic scenery from this thatched roof restaurant where great service and good food complement a casual yet elegant ambience. This is one of the most popular and exquisite restaurants in Vallarta.

La Petite France

Renowned gourmet Nacho Cadena takes meticulous care of every detail that makes any dinner a happening for the senses. The menu changes regularly, always in search of classic French haute cuisine. In the evening music gives the restaurant a sophisticated twist for a wonderful dining experience.

Le Kliff

Perched on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation is the spectacular Le Kliff Restaurant, one of the most famous in Puerto Vallarta, renowned for its excellent service and world-class cuisine.

Under a giant ''palapa'', you can enjoy a magnificent ocean view and exciting tropical gourmet cuisine with Asian influences; all exclusive creations by the chef Everardo Robles. Le Kliff has been recognized as ''The most beautiful restaurant in Mexico'' by Mexicana Airlines and is a Puerto Vallarta Gourmet Festival member.

It also appeared in The Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest handmade palapa.

Mariscos Tino's-Pitillal

Excellent seafood, service, as well as a casual family atmosphere, Mariscos Tino's-Pitillal is the cathedral of seafood in picturesque Puerto Vallarta Bay. A tradition since 1990 in Vallarta, this restaurant offers its customers exquisite and original seafood recipes daily.

Begin your gastronomical voyage with succulent Marlin Tacos, continue with Green Shell Mussels Meuniere and finish off this lovely meal with one of the great house specialties, Zarandeado Fish, prepared with snapper of the season. Or try the tempting Gran Parrillada Tino's, a platter which offers a great variety of seafood.

Nacho Daddy

Nacho Daddy is an amazing restaurant-bar features one of the best Tex-Mex menus in town. Burritos, tacos, chimichangas, chalupas, soups and, of course, an impressive array of delicious nachos will make your mouth water. Inside you can watch your favorite sports on flat screens, surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere and friendly service. But that's only half of its charm! Enjoy amazing live music three days a week. You will hear the house band and other international and talented guests. Don't miss the opportunity to eat at Nacho Daddy when you go to Puerto Vallarta!

Outback Steakhouse

Australian style is one of a kind when it comes to steaks and high quality ingredients, and it has satisfied many stomachs around the world. Come and enjoy incredibly delicious entrees, steaks, hamburgers and ribs.

Pincho Restaurante

Pincho Restaurante is a great place to eat for anyone who loves tapas or "pinchos", as they are known here. Among the many dishes on offer, you can enjoy hot and cold cream soups, an excellent selection of tapas, and plenty of very decadent desserts. You should also try a few of the cocktails served at the restaurant's bar, Gin Club Ole, where they have a very well managed cellar, full of the finest wines from Spain, France and Mexico.

Spiaggia

Spiaggia is a contemporary beachside restaurant with an amazing 45 foot tall palapa. This restaurant blends 3 concepts into one, a beach club, a restaurant and a lounge bar.

During the day, you can try a delicious dish from the menu while enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Ocean from your comfortable lounger. Enjoy gourmet dining from 6 pm, when they offer appetizing dishes from the brick wood fired oven or the charcoal grill, as well as an extensive list of wines. To wrap this experience up, listen to the gentle lapping of the waves as our resident DJs play an excellent selection of music.

Suzie Wong's

A favorite with locals and visitors, this restaurant was awarded as ''the best Chinese restaurant in Vallarta'' in 2004 for its ambience and cuisine, always loyal to Feng Shui principles they only offer the highest quality for a taste sensation.

Tikul

Tikul is the latest creation by restaurateur Alberto Perez, designer and owner of La Palapa and Vista Grill. In the tradition of great taste and fine dining, Tikul offers elegance and class, with soft tropical tones and a theme which reflects their culinary version of Pacific cuisine. A well stocked wine cellar, live acoustic music, a marina view and the fine dining experience are the perfect reasons to try Tikul.

Vacas Grill

Hamburgers, beer and football! What else do you need? A relaxed environment, affordable prices and friendly service are what you can expect at this fun restaurant. Vacas Grill is a favorite with visitors and locals alike, owing to its famous hamburgers and the grilled flavor that characterizes its dishes. The menu features a great selection of chicken wings, burritos, quesadillas, ribs, arracheras and many choice cuts of beef. This is a great spot to watch a football game, or have a few evening drinks while enjoying the live music, and Vacas also has WI-FI Internet for no extra cost.

Vista Grill

This beautiful terrace is becoming one of the preferred places for both Puerto Vallarta locals and visitors looking for an extraordinary culinary experience. The chef takes cuisine to new heights offering creative dishes in honor of the beautiful view.