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An art gallery that doubles as a gourmet restaurant, this place is classy and sophisticated, and as such it takes its time for every entrée that it serves. During high season it may open for an evening or two during the weekend. You can be sure that when it is open, the culinary experience will be special.
Av. Mazatlan 75, 48987, Mexico
Known For
- Homemade recipes
- Art gallery
- Tequila tastings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Wed. and weekends
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Locals come frequently for breakfast; visitors come for the great service and consistent Mexican and international cuisine. The lunch-dinner menu has fabulous appetizers, including superb Mexican shrimp al pastor with lemon-zest beurre blanc, delicious blackened salmon fillet, and perfect, spicy tuna tacos. The tortilla soup is popular, too. Start with a signature daiquiri and move on to the extensive wine list. The open patio dining room frames a view of Playa Los Muertos, creating a beautiful, simple scene to enjoy while you sip that drink.
Av. Olas Altas 314, 48350, Mexico
Known For
- Homemade orange-almond granola
- Grilled fish on a stick
- Sunset views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sept.
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Serving Lebanese food right on the Nuevo Vallarta marina, this casual restaurant has been voted the best restaurant in Nuevo Vallarta several years in a row. Staple Lebanese dishes are great, but there's also pasta and pizza any little one will enjoy.
Paseo de la Marina 8, 63735, Mexico
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Porfirio's is a sophisticated restaurant that reinvents traditional Mexican cuisine by adding modern accents and flavors. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is even better, with on-site mariachis, sparklers, and all kinds of iconic Mexican characters.
Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Mexico
Known For
- Exquisite tortilla soup
- Dinner with a show
- Great kids' club with video games
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Combine prime cuts from Sonora (Mexico's finest meat-producing state), a chef that has found the secret to grilling the perfect barbecue, and affordable rates, and you'll get this local favorite. The restaurant now has an indoor area with a/c, making it a comfortable place where to eat year round.
Blvd. Nuevo Vallarta 64, Mexico
Known For
- All-you-can-eat buffet
- Local favorite
- Delicious barbecue
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Sensational views of the sunset and sparkling city-light panoramas after dark make this one of the best restaurants in PV for a celebratory toast—of life, love, or the perfect vacation. Dedicated observers can spot whales spouting offshore almost any day during the winter months. An army of attentive waiters brings baskets of delicious, buttery rolls and whisks away plates. Try the stellar crab-and-sea-bass cakes, lobster tacos, or sashimi with truffle-and-soy vinaigrette and avocado coulis. The chef adds new dishes every few weeks; the barman stocks top-of-the-line spirits; and there is a large wine cellar representing several continents.
Calle Púlpito 377, near Calle Aguacate, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, 48380, Mexico
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch
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Dishes at this extremely popular pan-Asian restaurant include Thai garlic shrimp, pansit (Filipino stir-fry with pasta), and Singapore-style (lightly battered) crispy fish. The spinach and watercress salad with feta, pecans, and a hibiscus dressing is healthy, refreshing, and perfect for a late lunch (the restaurant opens only after 2 pm). Ceilings are high, and the decor includes dark wood, lacy potted palms, and Indonesian étagères.
Calle Francisca Rodríguez 130, 48350, Mexico
Known For
- Vegetarian dishes
- Puerto Vallarta staple
- Great service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Sept., Reservations not accepted
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This steak house also serves grilled chicken and seafood. Under a roof but open on all sides and with an incredible view, it's highly recommended by visitors and locals. In fact, it’s a popular place for locals’ reunions and family parties.
Panorámica 11, 48200, Mexico
Known For
- Pollo asado
- Fish of the day
- Arrachera (skirt steak)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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Frequented in its heyday by Hollywood luminaries and the who's who of PV, this downtown restaurant still has a loyal following. The casual patio ambience is simple, but the wholesome food is satisfying, and the portions are generous. House specialties include fajitas and Yucatan-style pork. You can’t leave without trying their killer handcrafted margaritas.
Calle Matamoros 520, 48300, Mexico
Known For
- Delicious osso buco
- Amazing views
- Longtime favorite of the area
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed June–Sept. No lunch
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Locals come here for weekend brunch. They serve truly authentic huevos rancheros and all those delicious dishes that make traditional Mexican cuisine so hard to resist. They host live music on certain days.
Av. México 1358, 48350, Mexico
Known For
- Murals depicting PV
- Diverse menu
- Favorite of tourists and locals alike
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El Barracuda is that cool restaurant we all dream to have one day when we retire by the beach: casual and relaxed, with some tables right on the beach and others on top of a nice deck overlooking the Banderas Bay. They specialize in the kind of seafood you can find in Mexican markets, but you can also find great steaks and even some veggie options.
Calle Paraguay 1290, Mexico
Known For
- Seafood mercadito style
- Amazing sunset views
- Different styles of shrimp tacos
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It's on a noisy street corner, but the seriously good food and generous portions make this a local favorite. The molcajete—a sizzling black pot of tender flank steak, grilled green onion, and soft white cheese in a delicious homemade sauce of dried red peppers—is served with a big plate of guacamole, refried beans, and made-at-the-moment corn or flour tortillas. If you're into simpler fare, the unadorned grilled fish fillet is fresh and delicious.
Venustiano Carranza 510, 48389, Mexico
Known For
- Simple atmosphere
- Creamy huitlacoche (black corn fungus)
- Spicy seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Sept.–early Oct., Reservations not accepted
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A mix between a sports bar and a restaurant, the food here is legendary. Big burgers, ribs, hot dogs, and of course Mexican seafood all come in generous portions. You'll often find Juan himself having fun with patrons and checking to make sure you're enjoying your meal.
Known For
- Jovial host
- Delicious seafood
- Relaxed atmosphere
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La Cevichería is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Marina Vallarta area. It's not as tasty as other places in town but definitely more stylish. Its Nayarit-based cuisine offers flavors not easily found in PV.
Paseo de la Marina 121, 48335, Mexico
Known For
- Famous aguachile
- Shrimp and beer
- Pescado zarandeado sold by the kilogram
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La Dolce is the sister restaurant of La Dolce Vista located in the malecón, and although it also provides a variety of Italian dishes, it focuses on serving the best pizzas in the Hotel Zone.
Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 2468, Mexico
Known For
- Italian-style pizzas
- Sophisticated desserts
- Impressive wine list
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Shell lamps; pictures made entirely of scallops, bivalves, and starfish; shell-drenched chandeliers—every inch of wall space is decorated with different denizens of the sea. Service isn't particularly brisk (pretty much par for the course in laid-back San Blas), but the seafood, filet mignon, and fajitas are all quite good. Afterward stroll over to the main plaza a few blocks away.
Calle Paredes 33, 63740, Mexico
Known For
- Relaxed service
- Delicious seafood
- Proximity to main plaza
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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This upscale Italian restaurant, the perfect spot for a celebratory dinner, is literally a stone's throw away from the ocean. They serve great pastas, pizzas, and chicken parmigiana, but there are many more dishes to dive into. The wine selection is also very good.
Av. Pacífico 33, 63732, Mexico
Known For
- Dinner for special occasions
- Location next to the ocean
- Excellent wine selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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The setting, an L-shaped covered patio with kids' play equipment in the center, is Mexican, but the food here is pure Argentine flavor. Every cut of meat is grilled over mesquite, from the steaks to Angus prime rib. The adventurous yet tasty chinchulines (tender tripe appetizers) and chorizo turnovers certainly are authentic. Rice, veggies, and other sides must be ordered separately. Italian dishes and a few non-Argentine things like salmon and chicken dishes are also available. Come for a late lunch (it opens only after 2 pm) or dinner.
Blvd. Nayarit 25, 63732, Mexico
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- Mesquite-grilled meat
- Authentic Argentine cuisine
- Italian dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Shrimp lovers will find Salvador's the closest place to heaven on earth. Tuesday is "all you can eat shrimp" night.
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- Great location on the beach
- Excellent service
- Shrimp lovers' paradise
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Set on the side of Playa Navidad, Sea Master overlooks the Pacific Ocean, the origin of most of its menu. Widely recognized as one of the top restaurants in Barra, this is a place that tries hard to differentiate itself from the rest of seafood restaurants by the beach. That's why it's been more than 20 years since its opening and its reputation is still as strong as ever.
Av. Miguel López de Legazpi 146, 48987, Mexico
Known For
- Gorgeous outdoor terrace overlooking the beach
- Live music on weekends
- Sea Master Roll (fish stuffed with shrimp)