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Cuisine Vacations and Luxury Travel Packages <<< Back To Puerto Vallarta Overview One of the things that make Puerto Vallarta stand out is the large number of restaurants where you can enjoy some of the most succulent dishes you will ever taste. National, regional and international cuisine is available at many restaurants. Abadía Bassó
Cafe serving international and French fare in an air-conditioned dining room, with several balcony tables. The menu features such dishes as partridge stuffed with foie gras, salmoned trout in black butter, delectable desserts, after-dinner coffees, and an extensive selection of wines. Live classical music in the evenings. CATEGORY: International Adobe Café
A restaurant known for its chic Santa Fe-style decor and personalized service. The menu features daily specials and fresh salads, including breast of chicken in a mango, papaya and ginger sauce, and pan-fried red snapper with orange-and-cilantro vinaigrette. The great desserts include mango coconut cheesecake. CATEGORY: International Anclote Fine fresh seafood and refreshing tropical drinks served in a delightful palm-thatched restaurant on a beautiful beach with warm clear waters. Try their pescado sarandeado, spiced fish grilled over a mesquite-wood fire. Lounge chairs available. CATEGORY: Seafood Andale
The bustling downstairs bar with sidewalk seating is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. An upstairs dining area offers a tranquil setting for fine dining. The specialties of the house include osso bucco, juicy sirloin cheeseburgers with crispy cottage fries, and the catch-of-the-day cooked to order. All entrees accompanied by soup or salad. CATEGORY: International Archie's Wok
Archie, the restaurant's namesake, was personal chef to movie director John Huston. His wife Cindy continues his legacy of tropical Asian cuisine based on Filipino, Thai and Chinese specialties. Try their Thai garlic shrimp, spicy stirred vegetables, crisp egg rolls, or hoi-sin ribs, and don't overlook the Szechuan margarita! A classical duet plays Wednesday to Saturday evenings. CATEGORY: Oriental Argentina
An open-air terrace restaurant and bar, with a view of the sea, specializing in Argentine-style grilled meats. CATEGORY: Argentine Avanzare
This exquisite Mediterranean restaurant with art nouveau touches and the glow of candles, offers seafood sausage on a bed of garlic purée; breast of chicken stuffed with goat cheese and red peppers, and served with onion sauce; and, for dessert, iced Grand Marnier soufflé with chocolate chips and vanilla sauce. Excellent wine selection. CATEGORY: International Azul Tequila
The menu features dishes from all over Mexico, many with tequila-based sauces, and typical desserts including regional candies and flan. In their picturesque bar, the spirit of blue agave reigns with dozens of choices, including the house specialty-margarita Azul Tequila. CATEGORY: Mexican Bogart's
Upscale Moroccan decor and an elaborate menu, perfect for a memorable evening on the town. The white dining room with reflecting pools and fountains is staffed by waiters in white turbans. The international cuisine features flambé specialties and a noteworthy rack of lamb. CATEGORY: International Bombo's
An elegant hideaway offering a sweeping view of Vallarta, romantic atmosphere, and a creative menu. Enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset. CATEGORY: International Brasil Steak House
An all-you-can-eat concept popular in South America. Choose from 12 different meats, each charbroiled on a "sword" and expertly carved onto your plate. Numerous side dishes, from vegetables to rice to salad, are included, all at a fixed price. Service is friendly and the atmosphere casual. Live music. CATEGORY: International Café des Artistes
Innovative gourmet cuisine served in a dining room or garden setting. Menu highlights include grilled swordfish in caviar vinaigrette, duck roasted in honey and tamarind sauce, and chocolate crème brulée. Blouet is the recipient of France's highest culinary prize, the Maitre Cuisinier de France. There's a charming open-air terrace for drinks. Piano and flute duet nightly, from 8 p.m. CATEGORY: International Café Maximilian
Dine on innovative Mexican dishes and traditional Austrian favorites in a breezy sidewalk setting or in an air-conditioned, turn-of-the-century-style dining room. One of the house specialties is zwiebelrostbraten, pounded beefsteak piled high with onion rings and sautéed potatoes. Top off your meal with a white chocolate mousse or créme brulée. CATEGORY: International Café Maximilian Espresso Bar
Austrian pastries, ice cream and more than 20 flavored coffees, plus full bar service, light breakfasts, lunches and dinners. CATEGORY: International Captain Morgan's
Yachting enthusiasts and landlubbers alike will enjoy the nautical decor and tasty seafood dishes including lobster and king crab, as well as crisp salads, steaks and the house specialty, BBQ ribs. Two air-conditioned bars, covered terrace overlooking the marina. CATEGORY: International Carlos O'Brian's
This restaurant-bar is especially popular with the young set. Lots of atmosphere, loud music, improvised stage shows, and eye-popping color scheme. The menu offers a little of everything, including barbecued ribs, fish and seafood dishes. Quiet by day, wild at night. CATEGORY: International Caruso
A multilevel restaurant at the river's edge serving tasty pasta or pizza on the garden terrace and fine gourmet dishes in the air-conditioned dining room upstairs. Great antipasti, saltimboca alla Romana, and chicken Fiorentina made with a mozzarella-and-parmesan cream sauce. Excellent wine list. CATEGORY: Italian Cheeseburger in Paradise
Just like its sister restaurants in Hawaii, this place specializes in cheeseburgers with an attitude. Have a mai tai, a cheeseburger prepared as you like it, and listen to rock bands play in the evenings. Open for lunch and dinner. CATEGORY: American Chef Roger
Located in a former home, diners are seated on a deck built over the pool, on starlit terraces and in cozy enclosed areas. Try the country-style paté with green peppercorns, rack of lamb, and beef fondue. The almond terrine with fresh fruit is a favorite dessert. The hands-on Swiss owner and chef, Roger Dreier, is a member of Les Toques Blanches and Chaine des Rotisseurs. CATEGORY: International Chico's Paradise
This large, palm-thatched restaurant sits where river waters flowing down the mountainside gather in a large natural pool; you can have a swim and work up an appetite. The restaurant's specialties include ceviche Mismaloya, lemon-and-coconut marinated fish cocktail; jumbo shrimp cooked to order, and coconut pie. Live music. CATEGORY: International Coco Tropical
Fine dining, tropical atmosphere, and unforgettable sunsets. The international cuisine with a Mediterranean influence includes a starter of fresh mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella in puff pastry, popular entrees char-grilled tuna steak or coconut shrimp with banana-and-mango chutney, and delicious panna cotta brulée for dessert. CATEGORY: International Daiquiri Dick's
Beautiful restaurant offering wonderful sea views and contemporary cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Menu highlights include Pescado Vallarta, whole red snapper broiled on a stick, tacos filled with chunks of sautéed lobster tail served with guacamole, and charcoal-grilled spareribs in a homemade BBQ sauce. Live classical music during Sunday brunch. CATEGORY: International De Santos
Upscale decor in a restored adobe warehouse sets the stage for this trendy spot. An eclectic menu offers everything from wood-oven pizzas to prime cuts of beef. A high-tech sound system offers equally eclectic music, including salsa and swing. After dinner the lights are turned down and the music turned up. CATEGORY: International Don Pedro's
A two-level restaurant-bar housed under a giant palapa with views of the ocean and jungle. Chef Nicholas Parillo (formerly of Prego's in Beverly Hills and The Rex in L.A.) expertly prepares gourmet Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of the tropics: a combination of mesquite-grilled fresh fish and seafood, wood-burning oven thin-crust pizzas, and pastas. CATEGORY: International El Candil
Award-winning cuisine served in an elegant glass-enclosed dining room overlooking the pool and golf course beyond. Specialties include honey-and-garlic duck and fillet of beef with mushroom sauce. Great Sunday champagne brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CATEGORY: International El Dorado
A popular spot on the beach that is a good choice for a casual snack, Mexican dish or fresh fish and a cold drink. Try the filete de huachinango al mojo de ajo (red snapper in garlic sauce) and any of their famous crepes. Popular for breakfast. Strolling mariachis; live harp music from 7 p.m. nightly. CATEGORY: Mexican El Dorado Excellent seafood and tropical drinks served in a palm-thatched restaurant set on a beautiful beach. Benjamin, the owner, once a partner in the original restaurant downtown, has recreated the same decor, menu and service in this location. CATEGORY: Seafood El Manglar
An extensive menu of Mexican and international dishes served in an art-filled setting evoking the colonial era. The adjoining bar has live music. CATEGORY: International El Palomar de Los Gonzalez
Excellent seafood and meat dishes in a romantic Mexican setting: tropical plants, waterfall, seating around a terrace pool. Spectacular view. Excellent service. CATEGORY: International El Panorama
Outstanding views of the sunset over the bay or moonrise over the mountains make this one of Vallarta's most romantic settings. Enjoy flambéed specialties such as giant shrimp prepared tableside by the friendly staff; finish with their delicious, special coffee. Live music. CATEGORY: International El Set
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, this charming restaurant has for more than 25 years been offering Mexican and international fare along with a spectacular view-a great place to enjoy a sundowner. Live music. CATEGORY: International Fajita Banana
Fajitas, grilled steaks, and ribs are the specialty of the house in this fun-filled indoor-outdoor restaurant overlooking the marina. Watch the chef prepare your order on the outside grill, it's part of the show. Overhead screens for sporting events. CATEGORY: International Fajita Republic
A great spot for fajitas and Mexican food, all prepared with choice meats and fresh ingredients. Also tasty BBQ ribs, steaks and seafood cooked to perfection on an open grill. Meals are served under huge palm and mango trees in a casual, exotic setting. CATEGORY: Mexican Felipe's
This hilltop restaurant, with a great view, offers open-air terrace dining, personalized service, and classic meat and seafood specialties. Specialties include shrimp-stuffed avocado, jumbo shrimp prepared at your table, barbecued ribs in a sweet-and-sour sauce, or broiled lobster with garlic butter. Top dinner off with Felipe's coffee. CATEGORY: International Finestra
Fine Italian cuisine with an extensive antipasto bar. CATEGORY: Italian Garibaldi
Informal and fun, this beachfront restaurant set under a giant palm-thatched roof features a great view of Banderas Bay and a delicious selection of fresh seafood. Try the pan-fried trout with grilled almonds and spinach, or grilled tuna medallions with mango vinaigrette. Finish the evening dancing in the bar where you can choose from more than 100 different tequilas! CATEGORY: Seafood Hard Rock Cafe
Member of the worldwide restaurant-bar chain featuring wall-to-wall rock memorabilia and tasty American classics: juicy charbroiled burgers, crisp fries and thick malts. Also kids menu. Rock 'n' roll bands play nightly, except Wednesday, from 10 p.m. to closing. CATEGORY: American Hosteria del Angel
A cozy bistro featuring Spanish and Mediterranean fare. Try the rotolata, a roll of fried cheese in white wine filled with vegetables and homemade cold cuts. Flamenco shows in high season, from Thursday to Sunday, at 9 p.m. CATEGORY: Spanish I l Padrino
This outdoor restaurant is owned and operated by three men from Italy. Homemade dishes such as Tris di Pasta-a combination of lasagna, spaghetti with pesto sauce, and penne with blue cheese and mushrooms-tempt the taste buds. For pizza lovers, there are 19 combinations to choose from. CATEGORY: Italian Janssen & Johnson
Offering a different dining experience, this terrace restaurant with a European flair specializes in international and Dutch favorites, such as chicken satay and meatballs. Free e-mail service for customers and copies of Mexico's only Dutch-language newspaper. CATEGORY: International John Huston's Seafood Restaurant
Named in honor of the director who helped put Vallarta on the map, this casual, hilltop restaurant features seafood and regional specialties accompanied by an expansive view of the ocean and Los Arcos. Try a traditional raicilla aperitif made of mezcal and served with orange slices. CATEGORY: Seafood Kabul
This glass-enclosed cafe and restaurant with a view of the sea offers international fare; also open-air terrace seating. Different theme nightly, including lobster, Italian, Tex-Mex. CATEGORY: International Kamakura
Authentic Japanese cuisine and charming Oriental ambiance. Dishes prepared tableside. Popular and fun. CATEGORY: Japanese Karen's Place
A popular hangout in this beachside community. Owner Karen, from England, provides personal attention and delicious dishes, such as the tortilla salad bowl with lemon pepper chicken, and English trifle for dessert. CATEGORY: International Kit Kat Lounge & Café
This stylish cocktail lounge is a favorite of locals and visitors. An eclectic menu offers chicken satay with peanut sauce, Mama's meat loaf, coconut crab cakes, and creative salads, as well as a wide variety of exotic drinks. CATEGORY: International Las Cazuelas
Indoor or terrace dining in one of Vallarta's most traditional family-run restaurants, well-known for its superb, gourmet Mexican cuisine, beautiful hacienda-style decor, and Old World atmosphere. Try the Aztec mixiote, a central Mexico delicacy marinated and slow-cooked in a piquant sauce. CATEGORY: Mexican Las Gaviotas
An elegant restaurant with a tropical setting, excellent international cuisine and attentive service. Live piano music. Champagne Sunday brunch with mariachi music. CATEGORY: International Las Palomas
Especially popular for breakfast, this casual, charming spot has been serving good Mexican food and great drinks for 21 years. The atmosphere is comfortable with nightly sing-alongs and satellite TV for sporting events. CATEGORY: Mexican Las Palomas
Continuing the 20-year tradition of their downtown location, this spot is already a favorite of locals. Mexican colonial decor lends charm to the patio setting overlooking the yacht harbor. Friendly waiters serve the delicious fare for which this restaurant is famous, such as Mexican-style crepes and fresh seafood cocktails. Especially popular for breakfast. CATEGORY: Italian La Bodeguita del Medio
This replica of the celebrated bar in Havana offers Cuban food, music and ambiance, as well as a spectacular view of the malecon. The menu features pork and seafood dishes, including roasted pork, grilled mahi-mahi, fish or shrimp creole, and mojito, a typical Cuban rum-based drink. A Cuban band plays afternoons and evenings. CATEGORY: Cuban La Brisa
Expertly prepared fish and seafood dishes served under a palm-thatched palapa on the beach. Don't miss their fresh ceviche, or marinated seafood cocktail, and grilled whole red snapper. CATEGORY: Seafood La Cave
A steak and lobster house that also caters to music lovers. Live jazz piano tunes entertain diners as they enjoy fine cuts of beef or Pacific lobster cooked to order, including lobster scampi flambéed tableside in brandy, white wine and fine herbs. CATEGORY: International La Dolce Vita
This popular restaurant offers tasty fare and a great view of the boardwalk from its second-floor dining area. Enjoy freshly prepared northern Italian specialties and 21 varieties of wood-burning brick oven pizza. On weekends the house band plays jazz. CATEGORY: Italian La Hacienda
An attractive restaurant decked with Talavera ceramics featuring Mexican cuisine with a tropical twist, including shrimp in coconut sauce. CATEGORY: Mexican La Hacienda
A Mexican hacienda-style restaurant owned and operated by official town historian Carlos Munguia and his wife, Elena. Tables are set in a plant-filled patio and Mexican-style charcoal-broiled meats are the specialty. The Hacienda coffee doubles as dessert, with a shot of brandy, coffee liqueur and vanilla ice cream. CATEGORY: Mexican La Iguana Italiana
This attractive restaurant is romantic at night with candlelight and an outdoor terrace with an ocean view. CATEGORY: Italian La Laguna
A rustic palapa owned by Florentino Carbajal of Tino's restaurant that features the same delicious seafood. The lagoon is the winter home of the real snowbirds, Canadian geese, as well as turtles and fish. La Nube
A hilltop restaurant with a spectacular view and gourmet Italian cuisine. Owner Luigi's favorite menu items include the sailfish carpaccio with arugula and leeks, imported grilled lamb chops marinated in rosemary, sea bass in basil sauce with mushroom ravioli, and profiteroles with hot chocolate sauce for dessert. CATEGORY: Italian La Palapa
Gourmet seafood, candlelit tables at the ocean's edge and the tropical rhythms of an acoustic guitar create the ambiance that has made this one of Vallarta's most popular restaurants. Impeccable service and delicious culinary creations make your dining experience a memorable one. CATEGORY: Seafood La Perla
Innovative gourmet international cuisine in a romantic seaside setting with live piano music and a panoramic view. Indoor or terrace seating. The menu features Scottish smoked salmon in basil vinaigrette, lobster crepes flambéed with Pernod, tender lamb osso bucco, and grilled tuna. CATEGORY: International La Petite France
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