GASTRONOMY IN PUERTO VALLARTA
Puerto Vallarta’s gastronomic offer is so varied that it accounts for the tastes and palates of every visitor. During your stay, you can enjoy romantic hidden spots in charming streets, spectacular restaurants by world-renowned chefs, oceanfront trattorias and bistros, traditional Mexican restaurants, bookstores and cafés, and everything your palate craves to get to know the essence of this magical destination.
Take a look into our directory, and start tracing your culinary journey.
Cafe des Artistes
32 years offering a gourmet experience created with a true artist´s passion, Chef Thierry Blouet, who is proudly part of the French Culinary Academy. Multi-awarded by the International Gastronomy Academy.
The Iguana
Casa Kimberly’s open air restaurant, it overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an elegant but informal ambience.
Hacienda San Ángel
Upscale rooftop with views of the Sierra Madre, Banderas Bay, the vibrant city lights of Puerto Vallarta and its nightly fireworks display, while you enjoy the mariachi everyday (except saturday).
ICÚ
ICÚ means corn in the language of the Huichols, in october 2019 they received the award for best new restaurant in Mexico at the Reader Awards of Food and Travel magazine. In 2021 and 2022 they have been part of the Mexican Culinary Guide, the 250 Restaurants of Mexico.
La Capella
Italian & International Cuisine restaurant that overlooks the city of Puerto Vallarta, Banderas Bay, and the iconic Guadalupe Cathedral while you enjoy the live music.
Gaby´s
in 1989 Cristina Pérez and Cesar Castillón opened that small patio at the entrance of their house and it has become the favorite restaurant of many. In 2010 Chef Julio Cesár, youngest son of Cristina and Cesar, took the reins of the business, offering traditional mexican cuisine to the world.
Casa Tradicional
You will find in this restaurant authentic mexican cuisine witht the most popular dishes around the country surrounded by bright glowing pinks and service as friendly as Mexico itself.
Trio
Founded in august 14th, 1997 by Bernhard Güth, from Germany, in partnership with swedish Chef Ulf Henriksson since 2001 when he joined Trio, creating a unic culinary fusion, an exquisite mediterranean restaurant with an elgant ant intimate ambiance.
Barcelona Tapas
Located in downtown Puerto Vallarta offers spanish cuisine with their cold and hot tapas and incomparable view from their balconies.
Le Kliff
Perched over the mountains of Puerto Vallarta, Le Kliff introduces authentic gourmet specialties and fascinating culinary traditions with modernity and local charm.
La Palapa
Since December 31st 1958 this restaurant has been in the hands of the same family, from the founders Rodelina and her husband Mr. Guy Dickey, the current model designer Architect Salvador “Cachi” Perez, to the manager Alberto Perez Gonzalez. They offer tropical mexican cuisine combined with french and asian infuence.
El Dorado
One of Puerto Vallarta´s favourites since 1960 offers fresh sea food and a warm smile from breakfast to diner in the popular Los Muertos beach.
Tintoque
Creative, delicious, original and fun mexican cuisine. Chef Jose Ornelas, Puerto Vallarta original, with a 20 years career crates seasonal menus inspired in the first trades between Mexico and China (Manilla Galleon).
