La Portena Review

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La Porteña

  • Address: Blvd. Nayarit Pte. 250, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, 63732
  • Directions: Between highway to Bucerías and El Tigre golf course
  • Phone: 322/297-4950

Fodor's Review:

Restaurants are a hard sell in all-inclusive-dominated Nuevo Vallarta. This one seems to have broken the mold. Every cut of meat is grilled over mesquite, from the steaks to Angus prime rib (both imported from Texas). The adventurous yet tasty chinculinas (tender tripe appetizers) and chorizo turnovers certainly are authentic. Rice, veggies, and other sides must be ordered separately. The setting, an L-shape covered patio with kids' play equipment in the center, is Mexican, but the food is pure Argentine. Italian dishes and a few non-Argentine things like salmon and chicken dishes have been added. It opens for lunch only after 2 PM.

  • Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Mon.

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