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Puerto
Vallarta Restaurants
ASIAN
Archie's
Wok  $$$ - Los Muertos
Central South - Francisca Rodriguez 130.
Provides cuisine influenced by the flavors of China, Thailand,
and the Philippines. Vegetarians can find a good variety of
dishes to please them including the broccoli, tofu and cashew
stir-fry cooked in a black bean and sherry sauce. They also
have excellent ribs! Tel: 2-0411
Bai Sri - $$$ South - Highway 200, Pulpito 242
Amazing new high end Thai restaurant. Authentic spices and home grown Thai vegetables make it an exclusive ethnic dining experience. Tel: 223-8480
Cafe
Mi Amor - Central - Avenida Mexico 1124
Curried shrimp, chicken or beef and Japanese teriyaki. Also
Japanese coffee, and sushi soon. Tel: 3-1503
Peking - $$F. Rodriguez #136 - Los Muertos
Very well done Chinese food by the only Chinese chef in town. Definitely the most authentic, highest quality Chinese food in town. Tel: 222-8609
Dragon
Chino - Central - 31 de Octubre 130 corner
Morelos St.
Chinese food Cantonese style. Tel: 2-1179
Ichi
Sushi $$
Central North - Juarez 797 Esq. Pipila
If you love Japanese food, then this is the place. You will
delight in the delicacies served in the full range of sushi
specialties offered. Tel: 2-6100
Tsunami
Sushi $$
Central North - Juarez 797 Esq. Pipila
Sushi snob sushi! If you know somebody who says they don't like sushi, take them to Tsunami and order a handful of the custom creations the chef offers, like the Tiger Eye; crab/ salmon wrapped in calamari, wamed and glazed in a dangerously addictive secret sauce. Or the Papantla banana, shrimp, avacado roll, or the Volcano hot cassaroll of love. It may just change your life. Tel: 224-0105
Ichi
Sushi $$
Central North - Juarez 797 Esq. Pipila
If you love Japanese food, then this is the place. You will
delight in the delicacies served in the full range of sushi
specialties offered. Tel: 2-6100
Kamakura $$$ - Hotel Zone - located at the Krystal
Hotel.
An elegant restaurant serving Japanese cuisine on the Tepanyaki
grill. The chefs ar skilled and entertaining. Seafood flown
in for their Sushi Bar. Tel: 4-0202
Mikado $$$
Marina District - located in the Marriott CasaMagnaSit and
be entertained by the chefs and their flash and skill, Ben
E. Hana style. A great time. Serving excellent sushi, tempura,
and teppan-yaki. Tel: 1-0004 X 6317
Miss
T's China Grill - Central South - Pulpito
146 Tel: 3-0997
Restaurant
Shanghai - Hotel Zone - Blvd. Fco. Medina
Ascencio Km2.
Tel: 4-1962
Oriental
Express - Central - Peru # 1148
Chinese food to go, Mon-Sat from 1-9:30pm. Sunday from 12-6pm.
The
Oriental Palace - Central South - 302 Lazaro
Cardenas
Traditional family-style Chinese and Cantonese dishes.
Tel: 2-0580
Sankay
Sushi $$
Marina - Plaza Marina Local F-5. Very good Sushi, at
very competetive prices. The Sashimi tuna and assorted hand
rolls are terrific. Tel:
1-2483
Suzy
Wong's$$
- Marina BoardwalkHigh quality Chinese food, elegant menu
and presentation. New restaurant on the Marina.
Tsunami
Sushi $$
Continental Plaza - The best sushi in Puerto Vallarta! What
makes it so special are the exotic and imaginative dishes
and combinations. Just phenominal.
Great
Wall $$$
Plaza Marina- Marina VallartaGormet and authentic Chinese.
The chef is a jewel from Shanghai, setting the standard for
Chinese food in Puerto Vallarta. Though the servings are a
bit small.
MEXICAN
- Seafood - Grilled Meats
Abadia
Basso - Central North
A casual romantic hideaway, serving innovative and artistic
cuisine including venison to shrimp and in between. Enjoy
the ambiance of live classical music while you dine.
Adobe
Cafe$$$
Central South - Basilio Badillo 252.
A true delight of Mexican gourmet cooking, served up in a
charming Santa Fe setting. A small alcove bar is a perfect
spot for a pre-dinner drink, and easy R&B music complements
the dinner. Tel: 3-1925
Andale
$$
Central South - Olas Altas 425.
This casual restaurant is located above the popular bar of
the same name. Consistently well-prepared food at surprisingly
low prices is served in large portions. Entrees include osso
bucco, sirloin burger topped with cheese, shrimp, chicken,
filet mignon. You will certainly feel at home here. This becomes
quite a 'party place' about 9pm! Tel: 3-0684, 2-1054
Apolonio's
- $
Central North. Peru 1264.
Eat, drink and Shoot some Pool!! Seafood,
Mexican plates, burgers.
9pm til 5am. Tel: 2-5170
Asadero
Los Jardines $$
Central. Av. Francisco Villa 845.
Great
grilled assorted meats: beef, sheep, chicken, BBQ pork ribs
and more. A popular place with the locals, especially on Sunday
afternoon. Tel: 5-2444
Asaderos
$$
Central - Basilio Badillo 223.This Mexican BBQ has
succeeded in copying the several other popular 'asaderos'
and provides a plentiful selection of well cooked BBQ'd meats,
all you can eat, for only 60 pesos. Right next to the Fajita
Republic and across from La Bamba.
Balam's
$$
Central - Basilio Badillo 425.Serving only seafood, Balam's
offers a complete menu featuring freshly caught oysters, lobsters
and more.
Tel: 2-3451
Beachcomber
- Breakfast ready at 8:30am. Lunch and dinner. Happy
hour 1-2 & 5-7. International menu. On Los Muertos beach.
Popular. Tel: 3-0155
Bombo's
- Central - Corona 327, Col.El Cerro, Esq. Matamoros
Gourmet dining with an exquisite Bay view. Take a cab,
its hard to find. Tel: 2-5164
Borlena
- Hotel Zone. Located in the Hotel Suites Del Sol.
$$$
Steaks, chicken and fish. Major credit cards accepted.
6pm til 11pm. Tel: 4-2541
Brasil
$$
Central South - Venustiano Carranza 210. A steak house - 14
types of meats; bar and grill. Lively. Tel: 2-2909
Caballo
Prieto Azabache - $$
Central North - Av.Francisco Villa #325. Want to go where
to locals go for good Mexican food? Try this place. Tel: 2-2746
Cafe
de Olla
$$
Central South - Basilio Badilla. Truly good honest Mexican
food, and plenty of it! plus value for money!! Friendly, jovial
waiters add to the atmosphere, and the strolling balladeers
who entertain the diners. Cash only. Usually a long line to
get into the small place. Tel: 3-1626
California
Restaurant $$
On the Malecon - Paseo Diaz Ordaz 720. Cafeteria style food. Quick,
good prices and not too bad. Tel: 3-1523
Carlos
O'Brians $$
On the Malecon, Paseo Diaz Ordaz 786. The Vallarta branch
of this restaurant/bar chain has a "jumping" atmosphere and
a fun menu which includes BBQ ribs, fajitas, and dancing on
the tables. Recently remodeled, still zany but popular! Tel:
2-1444
Carisma
Cafe - Central South - Basillio Badillo #284.
A wide menu offers everything from Pasta to meat and poultry
to seafood.
Tel: 2-4959, 2-6210.
Carnitas
Uruapan - Across from the Airport
The 40 pesos special includes chicken, BBQ ribs, beef on grill,
margaritas 2x1, and beer. Tel: 1-0398
Chavas
- Central - Located at Lazaro Cardenas #328
Mexican specialties and seafood steaks. Tel: 2-4024
Coco
Tropical - Central - Olas Altas 246 - located
on the Beach.
Serving the finest select beef, chicken or fresh seafood of
the day grilled on the open B-B-Q. Tel: 2-5485. Email:
cocotropical@pvnet.com.mx
Cuale
Paradise - Just before the Paso Ancho Swinging
Bridge
Open-air bistro set amidst palapas in a jungle setting on
the banks of the Rio Cuale. Serves homestyle Mexican cuisine.
Reached by taxi or the Paso Ancho bus.
Cuates
y Cuetes $$
Central South. Right next door to the 'Sand Bar'.Located
on the ever popular Los Muertos Beach, this place is another
great place to watch the sun set or be seen or see the ongoing
charades on the beach. Drinks inexpensive and the food is
not too bad. Say hello to Linda. Tel: 3-2724
Cu-Cu-Rr-uc-u-Cu
- Fine Mexican cuisine; flambe at your table. Marina
del Rey, Local 8 A-B, Marina Vallarta. Tel: 1-2910
De
Santos - $$$
Central - MorelosHip new bar and restaurant with big city
buzz, cool young adult after dinner crowd.
Deli-cioso
$$
Central - Hidalgo 536
Fantastic deli, sandwiches and salads. Tel: 2-2203
Dianita
-
$
Great food and Great Value. Like Gabys, its a small
(Comida Corrida) fast-food place. You can select from a menu
or a set great menu for only 28 pesos you get soup, choose
from a list of excellent entrees and a soft drink. Located
in the south of town, not far from El Torrito.
Fco. I. Madero #243-A.
El
Andariego - Central North - Mexico 1358.
Mexican Cuisine. Tel: 2-0916
El
Candil - Marina - Located in the Sierra Plaza
Golf & Spa.
Serving gourmet American and Mexican cuisine. Tel: 1-0800
X1314
El
Manglar - Centro - Av. Mexico #1301
Located in the newly opened Premier Buenaventura. Seafood,
steaks. Very nice. Tel: 2-3737 ext. 2955
El
Nogalito - South - near Punta Negra off Hwy
200.
Country, garden restaurant serving traditional mexican dishes.
Tel: 1-5225
El
Palomar $$$
Central SouthNear Senor Chicos and Felipes. Off Pulpito.
Nice view but a bit pricey in our opinion. Lobster a
specialty. Tel: 2-0795
El
Panorama $$$
Central South - J.O.Dominguez y Miramar. Dine overlooking
the Bay and town - on the top of the hill. Fine cuisine and
live music. Tel: 2-1818 Email: panorama@acnet.net
El
Patio - Mismaloya
A charming terraced restaurant, set above the river, with
true ambience. Tel: 80163
El
Torito
$$
- Central South - I.L. Vallarta 290. Great BBQ ribs or chicken
and it doesn't end there! Also known for sports and some internet
access. Open for lunch and dinner. Has internet terminals.
Loud and wild at times. Tel: 2-3784
Fajita
Republic $$
Central South - Pino Suarez 321. Low prices, good portions,
specialty is fajitas! chicken, shrimp, combo and vegetarian.
Tel: 2-3131 (Used to be where 'Shrimp & Beer/IBIZA' is
now) Thumbs up!
Felipe's
$$$
Central South- Insurgentes 466 Alta Vista. Situated on
the hills above Los Muertos one has a spectacular view of
Banderas Bay. Main courses have a variety of Sonora beef cuts,
and other options include chicken and ribs. Tel: 2-1434,
2-3820 Email: felipespvmex@yahoo.com
Flaming
Sombrero - Central - 380, 31 de Octobre Calle
A new gourmet experience - international seafood, meats, and
exotic vegetables. Strips of various meats and veggies are
sizzled on a metal 'sombrero' at the table. Straight up the
street, towards the hill, from McDonalds about 4-5 blocks
from the Malecon. Nice view and nice owners. Tel: 2-5595
Fonda
La Vallartense $$
Central, inland off Tunel Hwy. Av. Luis Donaldo Colosio #1290.
Just opened in June. Part of the Chicos Perez chain. Breakfast,
lunch, dinner. Very spacious and clean. Tel: 2-3984
Fonda
Viejo Vallarta - Central - Morelos 484 upstairs
Mexican food, steaks and seafood. Tel: 2-0589
Fredy's
Tucan
$$
Central South - Ignacio L.Vallarta 332. Offering an extensive
breakfast menu both Mexican and American, and also a mix of
international and Mexican dishes for dinner. Restaurant!)
Tel: 3-0778
Full-O-Bull
- Central South - 136 Fca. Rodriquez, off Olas Altas.
Very nice SteakHouse, and Cantina - informal, and great steaks.
(next to Archies Wok).
Garibaldi's
- Marina, located in the Hotel Westin Regina.
$$$
Seafood is their specialty, with the famous Westin ambience.
Tel: 1-1100 ext 4234.
Hector's
Sunset Restaurant & Bar - Central - Erendira
No. 1 -Sth of Sheraton Super steaks, seafood, salads and sunsets.
Shrimp are a specialty and giant fresh Oysters Parmesan.
Tropical drinks and friendly service are a given. Tel: 3-1087
Hotel
Buenaventura Beach Club $
Hotel
Zone. Av. Mexico 1301.
Good spot for breakfast buffet. 7am til 11pm. Tel:
2-3737
Keeke's
(El Original) - Central - Josefa O. de Dominquez
209, 2 blks from Malecon. Authentic home made Mexican
& fresh seafood. Shrimp by the kilo. Tel: 2-1016
La
Bamba - Central South - Basilio Badillo 212
(new location)
Seafood and Mexican menu. Tel: 3-0857
La
Bodega de Nina - South; right next door to
Cannibals Cafe. Calle Pulpito #220. Pantry treats, Vinegar
& Dressings, tropical treats - tarts & cakes AND one
of the Finest Selections of Imported WINES around!!
Tel: 2-1069 or cellph: 90-329-273-24
La
Casita - Central - Panama 387
Serving an international, Mexican and seafood specialties.
Tel: 2-2660
La
Cave - Central South, Encino 245.
$$$
Known for its steak and lobster. Piano bar/music. Tel: 2-4790
La
Chata -On the Malecon. $$
Mexican Cuisine. Not bad. Nice View from upstairs.
La
China Poblana - Central - Insurgentes #222
Mexican and International Cuisine. Tel: 2-3170
La
Estocada - Central - Peru 1221 Col 5 de Deciembre.
Restaurant, bar and Pool. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
La
Fiesta $$
Central - New! around the corner from McDonalds. 31 de Octubre
#128. (Once known as Moby Dicks). Mexican and international
cuisine with salad bar. Live music show at 9pm. Good food,
and beers 12 pesos. Food served until 11pm. After 11pm
salsa, merengue and tropical music. Tel: 2-0655.
La
Fuente del Puente $$
Central - Insurgentes & Cuale River Serving
Mexican and international food. Good people viewing
spot. Tel: 2-1141
La
Hacienda $$
Central South - Aguacate 274. International Cuisine, simple
but good menu. Garden setting. Tel: 2-0590
La
Hacienda - Hotel Zone. Located in the Fiesta
Americana. Tel: 4-2-10
La
Palapa $$
Central South - Calle Pulpito 103 y Playa Los Muertos.Serving
fine gourmet Mexican dishes. Tel:
2-5225
La
Perla $$$$
Central South - Located in the Camino Real Hotel.
VERY FINE DINING! Very Nice, classy, romantic music and elegant
atmosphere. Impress your date by bringing her here. Email:
creal@puertonet.mx Tel: 1-5000
La
Sirena Gorda - Central South - Olas Altas
391
Bar and garden restaurant. Good seafood. Tel: 2-0505
La
Taberna - Marina
A place where you can enjoy everything -- the ambience, the
food, the sports, and the largest fish tank in Puerto Vallarta.
Tel: 1-0574
La
Troza - Located 5 minutes by boat from Boca
de Tomatlan. Owned by the Chico Perez group. Nice Tahiti style
restaurant and cabins. Tel: 2-3570, 2-3535.
La
Victoria - Central South - Venustiano
Carranza #208.
Newly opened and almost a replica of the famous Hussongs founded
in 1892 in Ensenada. Tucked between Senor Frogs and the Steakhouse
Brasil. Tel: 2-1092 (Once called Hussongs Cantina)
Las
Brisas - Central South, Aquiles Serdan 438
$$$
Variety of seafoods and prime beef dishes. Tel: 2-1215
Las
Carmelitas - Central, way way up high! Take
the Libramiento road to the sign for "Terra Noble". Start
going up and follow the signs for Las Carmelitas. You probably
need a rugged vehicle as the road is quite bad and extremely
steep and very very high! At the top you'll be rewarded with
a breathtaking panoramic view of PV. I mean ALL of PV and
the Bay! Altitude 390 meters!! The food is typical Mexican
BBQ style meats and dishes. Tel: 2-0845
Las
Cazuelas $$$
Central South- Basilio Badillo 479. Family
run restaurant since 1968. Mexican homecooking and Seafood.
Tel: 2-2498, 2-1658.
Las
Flores - Central South - in the Hotel Playa
Los Arcos
Traditional Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Las
Palomas $$
On the Malecon. A tradition in Vallarta. One of the most
popular sunset watching spots in town. A favorite with the
locals for breakfast, and also features a full menu. But recently
they've installed disguised, uh, nice 'staff' who are actually
time-share sellers. As a result we don't frequent it as much
as before. And recently they changed their beers to the pony
size ones. WHY, oh why do people ruin a good thing?! Tel:
1-0470
Las
Palomas Corner - Central South - Corner of
Vallarta & Madero St.
Now open for breakfast, mexican family recipes, and burritos.
Las
Palomas Doradas - Marina
Mexican cuisine with a french twist.
Los
Cantaros - South - 7th Floor of Lindo Mar
Resort
Authentic Mexican food and steaks; live romantic music. Open
3pm-10.30pm
Le
Bistro $$$
Central - Isla Rio Cuale.Jazz Cafe in a wonderful setting.
Serving Breakfast (to live piano music), lunch and dinner.
Very very nice and Classy. Tel: 2-0283. Email:
mailto:lebistro@pvnet.com.mx
Le
Gourmet $$
Central South - at the Posada Rio Cuale Hotel.Great breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Good portions at good prices. Tel:
2-0914
Le
Papagayo - Central South - 351 Olas Altas
Imported USDA Steaks, Giant shrimps, fresh fish, fajitas and
Mexican cuisine. Also gourmet quesadillas and Taco bar. Tel:
3-2048
Lindo
Mar Vista
$$
South, Km 2.5 Highway 200, Conchas Chinas. Two restaurants
to choose from - one right on the beach, and the main colonial-style
at the entry level. Dinner is complemented by soothing music,
romantic sunsets, and friendly staff. Sunday brunch is served
at the beach restaurant. Regular international menu as well
as the traditional Mexican - difficult to decide which of
the excellent dishes to have. ALSO, Los Cantaros
just opened on the main level offering authentic
Mexican Food and Steaks. Tel: 1-5511
Los
Arbolitos
$$
- Central South -Cardenas 184. A family-run restaurant much
favored by the locals, and tucked away in a typical residential
neighborhood. The menu has more tan 50 different selections
to choose from. Try the giant margaritas while checking out
the traditional Mexican specialties. Tel: 2-4725, 3-1050
Los
Laureles - Central - Basilio Badillo 286
Mexican cuisine, including unique dishes such as grasshoppers,
ant eggs, chiles en nogada, and medulla soup. Tel:
2-0256
os
Portales - Central North - Blvd.Fco.Medina
Ascencio 2699. $$$
Located in the Hotel Hacienda. Seafood. 6am til 11pm. Tel:
4-6667 ext. 618.
Lunatics
- Central South- 179 Ignacio L. Vallarta. Since 1995.
Dine outdoors or the rooftop patio. Open for Breakfast and
Dinner.
Closed Wednesdays. Breakfast special only 18pesos. Tel: 2-6142
Mariachi
Locos $$
Central - L.Cardenas 254. Snacks, Mexican and Seafood; specialty
is fajitas. Fun place. Tel: 3-2205
Mariscos
Tino's - Warm friendly atmosphere. Seafood.
Music 3-6pm. Located at Calle Avenida 333 and Revolucion,
Pitillal. Tel: 4-5584
Massalia
- Central South - Francisco Madero 388-A (next
to the movies)
Serving fabulous crepes, french style. Also burgers,
fajitas and bar. Tel: 3-1707
Meson
del O'Hara - Central - Lucerna 105-C
Restaurant, bar and dance, and flamenco show, etc. Dinner
includes main dish and beer or wine. For reservations, call
5-3175.
Mogambo
- On the Malecon, between the Zoo and Kahlua.
Specialists in international cuisine; wide menu of seafood,
steaks, pastas and Mexican. Popular with the younger
crowd. Tel: 2-3476
Orcas
- Bucerias, Av. Pacifico #15
International Dining on the beach. Italian, Mexican, Seafood,
Steaks.
Papa
Cuervo - Central - Morelos 779, between Archies
and Casa de Tequila. New and a really neat place. The entire
place is definitely Nautical! Seafood of course. Part of a
popular chain of 'Father Crow'! Tel: 2-0180
Pipi's
$$
Central - 804 G.Sanchez and Pipila. Serves homemade Mexican
food and seafood. Famous for the sizzling Fajitas Supreme,
chiles rellenos, etc. Tel: 3-2767
Porphyria
- South - Olas Altas 443 (2nd floor)
Bar and restaurant just newly opened. Tel: 22074
Puerto
Viejo - Central North - Ave. Mexico
#1364 and Peru # 1365.
Mexican food, steaks, chicken and seafood. Tel:
3-0972
Really
Rosie's $$
Central - 31 de Octubre #149. Rosie serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner including Mexican dishes. The house
specialties include cheese blintzes w/sour cream and raspberry
jam, potato pancakes; cheese, choice of ham, bacon or homemade
sausage with country gravy and biscuits. We could go
on, but on Friday's Rosie serves great prime rib! The breads,
muffins, coffee cake are made right on the premises.
Its 'Back-Home' type cooking. AND, Rosie delivers to boot!
Popular place! 2 for 1 dinners, during the off-season, every
Tuesday. If you give her your fax number, she will fax you
a menu!! Yay Rosie!) Up the street from McDonalds. Tel:
2-4477 Email: reallyrosies@hotmail.com
DON'T FORGET to visit Rosie's Cantina located
right next door!! Salud!
Remembranzas
- South - Highway 200, Pulpito 242. Newly
opened.
Gourmet Mexican Cuisine prepared in an authentic "Hacienda"
setting.
Tel: 2-5342
Restaurant
Gaby $
Central - Corner Hidalgo & Mina 252 (by Bancomer).
Great Authentic Mexican HomeCooked meals at very great prices.
Two people can have a full and good meal for only $5 dollars!
8am - 10pm. Recommended. Music at Dinner by an 11 year old
pianist! Tel: 2-1709
Restaurant
Rio Grande - Central - Av. Mexico 1175
$$
Seafood specialities and ribs. Tel: 2-0095
Rincon
Vallarta Campestre - Central - Pino 111, enter
through Fco.Villa Quality Mexican food, BBQ ribs, machaca,
and other grills. Tel: 5-1515
Roberto's
- Central South - Basillio Badillo #284
Open since 1988, Roberto's offers fresh seafood and steaks.
Popular place.
Tel: 2-6533, 2-6210.
Senor
Chico's $$
Central South - 373 Pulpito Street "Up on the Hill" A
wonderful view of the town and the Bay; dishes made at your
table; local fresh seafood; the best caesar salad. Excellent
for groups
and weddings. Tel: 2-3570, 2-3535
Senor
Frog's
$$
Central South - Venustiano Carranza 218.
Part of the successful Anderson chain founded in
Mazatlan 1971, then Acapulco, Ixtapa, Cancun and Isla Margarita
(Venezuela). Standard party atmosphere, lively music and fast
food. Tel: 2-5171
Senor
Mister Pepe's - Central South - Basilio Badillo
518.
Open for dinner only 6pm to 11pm, closed Thursday. Live
music.
Tel: 2-2732
Sr.
Pancho's - Central - Francisco Madero
#260.
Meats and Seafood. Advertises: One Kilo Lobster for about
$25us.
Tangaroa
$$
Central North - 1308 Peru Calle. Crab specialties and other
seafood. Excellent! Tel: 2-6898
Tequila's
Restaurant - Central - Malecon,
near the Lighthouse.
Pasta, meats and seafood accompanied by the Mariachis. Tel:
2-5725, 2-6722
Texas
Grill $$$
(formerly Cuiza) Central - Isla Rio Cuale
3. Fine Tex-Mex. Great food with the Cuiza ambience. Huge
trees cascade overhead and almost into the Rio Cuale. A bit
pricey. A full rack of ribs: $120pesos, while domestic beer
is $20pesos. Excellent dishes. No entertainment as of yet.
Tel: 2-5646
Memo's
- The Pancake House - $
Central South- Basilio Badillo 289. One of the most popular
breakfast places in town. Extensive menu of over 70 delicious
breakfast selections. Pancakes, waffles, French Toast and
much more. Tel: 2-6272
The
Red Cabbage Cafe
- $$
Central - Calle Rivera del Rio #204A.
A charming cafe filled with movie posters, cartoons, pictures
and other theater memorabilia. The owner, Lola, has
limited her menu to a few but fabulous items.
Try the spinach salad, a speciality of the house, and never
forget the Chiles en Nogada a pure haute cuisine Mexican dish.
Carne en su Jugo is another Mexican specialty. Sometimes
lobster is available, but they always have pasta with tomatoes
and garlic, and don't forget the Shrimp Giovanni! Recently
written up in the 'AlaskaAir' magazine.
Tel: 3-0411 E-mail: redcabbage@pvnet.com.mx
The
River Cafe
- $$$
Central South - Isla Rio Cuale Local #4.
Located on the River Cuale Island, the dining area offers
a terrace shaded by white umbrellas and trees to a line of
tables set up so close to the river only a small garden separates
from the water. Fresh fruits, pancakes and egg dishes in the
morning; fajitas, sandwiches or crepes at lunch; and a sophisticated
Mexican cuisine served at dinner.
Tel: 3-0788 Email: rivercafe@pvnet.com.mx
The
Sand Bar -
$$
Central South, Los Muertos beach. Great dining on the
beach or inside under the palapa. Lobster $20USD. Popular.
Tel: 2-0894
The
Sets of the Night of the Iguana - South -
Km 11.5 Hwy to Barra de Navidad. Seafood, sunset bar, handicrafts,
souvenirs, Raicilla* tasting. By Mismaloya. Owned by 'La Jolla
de Mismaloya'. Tel: 8-0660, Fax: 8-0500
The
Zoo - On the Malecon, Paseo Diaz Ordaz 630.
Sometimes the 'Gorilla' will invite you in! Snacks, sandwiches.
Fun and sometimes very loud place. Popular hangout. Tel: 2-4945
Vallarta
Grill - Hotel Zone.
US choices of beef and local seafood. Tel: 5-2141
Viejo
Vallarta -
$$
On the Malecon, Morelos 484 upstairs.
Good Mexican food. Recently remodeled with bar, and taco bar.
Old vintage murals just added. We like this place, but
prices keep on going up. Tel: 2-0589
Yukon
Jack's - food, drinks and patio bar. Join
Pete & Sandy. Marina Las Palmas II -1. Happy Hour 1-3
and 6-8. Tel: 1-0510. Fun place to just hang out.
ITALIAN
Andrea
- $$$
Marina Vallarta - Hotel Velas Vallarta.
Tucked away in the gardens of Velas Vallarta Hotel you can
dine in comfort, enjoying world class service and food. Classic
Italian cuisine with a new-world touch. The atmosphere is
enhanced by live accordion music creating Italy right in Vallarta.
Major credit cards accepted. 7:30am til 11pm.
Tel: 1-0091 ext. 5500
Avanzare
- Hotel Zone - Holiday Inn
Gourmet Italian dishes. Tel: 6-1700
Cafe
Amici - $$
Central South - Olas Altas #336. Right on the beach. Great
ocean view and, of course, Italian food. Tel: 2-0577.
Caruso's
- $$
Central South - Insurgentes 109 at the Rio Cuale Bridge.Good,
authentic Italian food served in a bright, sunny, Italian
garden or upstairs in the air-conditioned restaurant.
Tel: 2-2748. Just enlarged & remodeled. Very Nice.
Domino's
Pizza - Zona Central Tel: 3-1425;
Zona Hotelera Tel: 4-1222. They deliver to just
about anywhere! New store just opened on Fransico Medina,
near Gigante Mega-Market.
Josephino's
- Hotel Zone - Av.Fc.M.Ascencio Esq. Liverpool
Tel: 5-0777
La
Dolce Vita
-
$$
On the Malecon. Frequented by locals and located on the Malecon,
this restaurant has a lively European atmosphere. Serves delicious
pizzas, pastas made on the premises and antipasto.
La
Fabula Pizza - Central - Morelos 484
Tel: 3-1430
La
Nube - NEW! Central North -
Matamoros #542. Around the corner from Bombos. Your hosts
Luigi Capasso, Francisco Avalos and Chef Thierry Blouet
(Cafe des Artistes) invite you to try Traditional Italian
Cuisine in a tasteful setting with a great view.
Tel: 3-0530.
La
Pizza Nostra- Central South - Olas Altas Esa.Fca.
Rodriguez
Tel: 3-0703
La
Piazzetta - Central South - Rodolfo Gomez
143, corner of Olas Atlas
Over 23 different types of pizza, plus salad and pasta.
Full bar. Deliveries made in the Olas Atlas and Conchas
Chinas areas. Tel: 2-0650
La
Terraza di Roma - Marina -Puesta del Sol local
2 Marina Vallarta
Authentic Italian cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Charming.
Tel: 1-0560
Pancho
Pizza - Central South - Amapas 325
Pizza
Hut - Hotel Zone - Plaza Caracol. Tel:
4-0933. Same as back home.
Pizzedelic
- Marina - Marina del Rey Loc. 14
Waffles, Pasta, Pizza, Fondue. Tel: 1-0100 x531
Pietro's
- Hotel Zone - Hidalgo y Zaragoza 245
Tel: 2-3233
Porto
Bello
- $$$
Marina Vallarta - Enjoy fine dining in this elegant Italian
restaurant with a spectacular view of the Marina. Here are
created homemade pastas and sauces. Also for lovers of veal,
don't miss the Vitello Porto Bello in a white wine cream sauce.
Tel: 1-0003
Prego!
- Hotel Zone. Las Glorias Beach, Villas
Vallarta Shopping Village.
Since 1984 the same chef has been dishing out excellent Italian
meals. Tel: 4-1140
Ristorante
Romano - Central South - Basilio Badillo 419
Excellent pan pizza, meats and seafood; homemade pasta..
Tel: 2-0494
Rito's
Baci - Central - one block up from Banpais
bank on the Malecon.
Italian food served in an intimate New York Atmosphere. Tel:
2-6448
Tarantinos
$$ - Hotel Zone - Blvd Francisco
Medina Ascencio Km 1.5.
In front of the Collage disco, Marina. Family owned
Italian restaurant operating for over 15 years. Tel:
4-3939.
TELEPIZZA
- New! Blvd. Fco. Medino Ascencio #1946. Tel: 3-3330,
3-3149.
FRENCH
Cafe
des Artistes
$$$$
Central North - Guadalupe Sanchez 740. An exquisite blend
of Mexican and classical French cuisine is served up daily.
Dine in the exotic gardens open daily for breakfast and dinner,
plus brunch is served on Sundays.
Email: artistes@pvnet.com.mx Tel: 2-3228, Fax:
2-3227. Owner/Chef: Theirry Blouet This restaurant recently
a Five star Diamond award. The only such one in PV.
Chez
Elena - Central - Matamoros 520 (behind the
Cathedral & further north) Serving an international menu.
Fabulous view from the rooftop bar 'El Nido.'
Tel: 2-0161
Bernardo's
$$$
Nuevo Vallarta. A blend of French and Caribbean cuisines is
served in a beautiful setting right on the beach. There are
always some specials on offer, depending on the market. Bernardo
prides himself on the freshness of his dishes. Open for lunch
with a lighter fare.
Make a day of it at the beach. Tel: 329-70401
Email: bernardo@pvnet.com.mx
La
Petite France - Hotel Zone; formerly where
'Friday Lopez' was located at the entrance to the Fiesta Americana.
This New French restaurant has the most remarkable menu at
some of the most reasonable prices anywhere and getting rave
reviews. Reservations are recommended: 4-2010 x268.
Le
Fauberg - Central South - Pilitas 174, Olas
Atlas
Just opened a few weeks serving top quality international
cuisine with a distinctive French flavor. Located at La Voie's
hotel. Tel: 3-2815
AMERICAN
Archi's
Burger - $
Central, Pipila y Morelos 799
A block in from the Malecon from Carlos O'Brians.
Great burgers, great price! Approx. $3 US including
fries. Tel: 2-4383
Hooters!
$$
- on the south end of the Malecon, Zaragoza
#120. American chain. Ribs, burgers, sandwiches, etc. Tel: 3-1281, Fax: 3-1287
Cheese-Burger
in Paradise $$
Central - On the Malecon # 740. Same chain
as in Hawaii and California. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Good
half pound burgers served with coleslaw, onion rings, fries,
and dill pickle - about $8US. Tel: 3-2328
Hard
Rock Cafe $$
On the Malecon #652Famous worldwide. All American food, rock
& roll memorabilia. Tel: 2-2230, 2-5532
Jupiter's
Burger Grill - Central South - Ignacio L.
Vallarta #228-2
Almost as good as Archies! Char-Grilled All American Burgers.
Located across from Rozys. Cold beers.
Texas
Grill $$$
(formerly Cuiza) Central - Isla Rio Cuale
3. Fine Tex-Mex. Great food with the Cuiza ambience. Huge
trees cascade overhead and almost into the Rio Cuale. A bit
pricey. A full rack of ribs: $120pesos, while domestic beer
is $20pesos. Excellent dishes. No entertainment as of yet.
Tel: 2-5646
The
American Legend - Central South - Ignacio
L. Vallarta #237. Open 10am - 4am. Burgers, Burritos, nibbles
with draft beers and classic Harleys! Tel: 2-2400
McDonald's
Malecon Tel: 2-5966; Marina Tel: 1-0162
Burger
King- Juarez, by the big chruch in the town
square
Planet
Hollywood - Central - Morelos 518 $$$
corner with Galeana Calle, Restaurant, bar, boutique
Tel: 3-2710
GERMAN
Cafe
Frankfurt $$
Central South - Basilio Badillo 300 Garden restaurant
serving German and International cuisine. Tel: 2-3403
Excellent reviews in the local paper(s).
Email: cafra@jal1.telmex.net.mx
Bavaria
- Central South - Lazaro Cardenas 454
Enjoy the typical, traditional atmosphere, authentic food
and fine Bavarian homemade cakes and beer. Gemutliche
Atmosphere. Tel: 2-2915
Bell-Haus
- Central - Located left of the Hotel Rio. Morelos
#170 $$
Bratwurst, Roastbeef Aleman, Goulasch, Schnitzel and much
more. Tel: 2-6160.
MEDITERRANEAN
Cafe
Trio
$$$
Central - Guerrero 264 one block north of Libertad A
European garden-restaurant with a colonial touch. Excellent
avant-garde food from the Mediterranean cooked with Mexican
spice. Very highly recommended! Tel: 2-2196
Daiquiri
Dick's
$$$
Central South - Olas Altas 314. A sophisticated beach side
restaurant set in a contemporary elegance, yet casual ambience
-- a place to relax and enjoy the setting sun. Here one can
sample the blending of Mexican and Mediterranean flavors in
the excellent food. Unique dishes include Pescado Vallarta
where a whole red snapper comes perfectly grilled and served
on a stick!! Tel: 2-0566 Email: daiquirid@pvnet.com.mx
Andreas
y Gato - Ignacio Vallarta #230.
Mediterranean Cuisine. Located next to the Net-House and across
from Legends. Tel: 3-2780
Graffiti
-Central- Miramar 271 (in front of the flea market,
up painted stairs) Omelette house and mediterranean cuisine.
Tel: 3-1002
MIDDLE
EASTERN
Adir
- Central - Lucerna 131, Colonia Versalles.
Middle eastern food -- hummus and tabouleh, shashlik,
falafel, cheese bureka, and baklava to name a few of the offerings
plus authentic Turkish coffee. Tel: 4-7853 Email: mt@pvnet.com.mx
INTERNATIONAL
Bogart's
$$$$
Hotel Zone, right next to the Krystal Hotel.
International cuisine. An exotic Moroccan
ambience. Seafood specialties. Major credit cards accepted.
Tel: 4-0202
Chef
Roger $$$
Central -Agustin Rodriguez 267. Seafood, European food.
Tel: 2-5900 Email: chefroger@pvnet.com.mx
Champagne
& Roses - Central - Allende 168
International cuisine with a touch of Mexican color and flavor.
Tel: 2-5578
Chico's
Paradise $$
South of town on the road to Manzanillo. International cuisine.
Refreshing Palapa by the Rio. Tel: 2-0747, 3-0413.
El
Set $$$
South of town. Km 2.5 Carr. Barra de Navidad. International
dining. Popular with tourists who drive out to eat and
watch
the sun set. Recently remodled. Tel: 1-5342, 1-5341.
Fax: 2-4114.
Ibiza
$$$
Formerly Shrimp and Beer - South,
Pino Suarez 315. International Cuisine Paella, Seafood.
Fine Dining - tablecloths. Right next door to the Fajita Repulic.
Owner/Wife team are from Spain: Juan del Barrio. Tel: 2-6353
Cafe
Maximillian
$$$
Central South - 380B Olas Altas Calle. Located next to
Hotel Playa de Los Arcos. This restaurant combines the atmosphere
of Austria with the liveliness of Mexico. And the food is
wonderful providing the diner with the results of merging
the new- and old-world cuisines. Dining is available either
in the air-conditioned dining room as well as outside on the
sidewalk. Tel: 2-5058
Janssen
& Johnson - Central South - Olas Altas
474
Nederlands International. Fun, cute, popular hangout place.
Bar & Bistro.
Tel: 2-3497 Email: jansjons@hotmail.com
La
Bodegita de Medio - Central - on the Malecon #858
(aka La B de M)
Cuban dishes include rice and black beans, pork roll, shredded
flank steak in Creole sauce, Havana sytle beef hash, and other
equally marvellous and well priced items. La Bodegita
provides a humidor room for fine Cuban cigars, and is a replica
of its namesake in Havana. Try a Havana favorite drink - Mojitos.
The stagger to the wall and write something clever!
Tel: 3-1585
La
China Poblana - Central - Insurgentes #222
Mexican and International Cuisine. Tel: 2-3170
La
Casita - Central - Panama 387
Serving an international, Mexican and seafood specialties.
Tel: 2-2660
La
Fuente del Puente $$
Central - Insurgentes & Cuale River Serving
Mexican and international food. Good people viewing
spot. Tel: 2-1141
La
Hacienda $$
Central South - Aguacate 274. International Cuisine, simple
but good menu. Garden setting. Tel: 2-0590
La
Troza - Located 5 minutes by boat from Boca
de Tomatlan. Owned by the Chico Perez group. Nice Tahiti style
restaurant and cabins. Tel: 2-3570, 2-3535.
Los
Pibes $$$
- Central South - Basilio de Badillo. Fantastic Argentine
beef -- steaks to die for! Terrific preparation and
presentation of beef tenderloin, rib-eye, sirloin on wooden
platters; Russian salads, marinated sweet pepper and eggplant
(aubergine). Pricey. Then dazzle your date with a
flaming mexican cafe! Tel: 3-1557
Oscar's
Bar and Grill - Central - Isla Rio Cuale Loc-1
International dining. An intimate restaurant serving some
of the best steaks and seafood in Vallarta, and enjoy the
sunset to boot. On the west point of the Rio Cuale.
Tel: 3-0789
Rincon
de Buenos Aires $$$
Marina and Central South. Argentine cuisine, known for great
Steaks. Also chicken, pork and seafood. Marina Tel: 1-2260;
Central South (Olas Altas) Tel: 3-2088
Tango
- Hotel Zone. Located at the Krystal Hotel.
Argentine Steak house. 6pm til midnight. Tel: 4-0202
Valentino
- Marina Vallarta
Located in the Plaza Iguana Hotel, with a silent-movie themed
decor, it's a perfect place for an intimate dinner. The menu
is truly international with superb food. Tel: 1-0880
ext. 518.
VEGETARIAN
100%
Natural - Central - Av. Fco. M. Ascencio 1630$$
Sandwiches, salads and fruits. Chicken and Fish. Tel: 3-2974
Papaya
3 - Central - Abasolo 169
Specializing in natural and vegetarian breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Tel: 2-0303
SPORTS
BARS
Champions
- Marina - Located in the Hotel Marriott CasaMagna
An American sports restaurant/bar. Tel: 1-0004 X6278
No
Name Cafe $$
On the Malecon. This is one of the largest sports bars
south of the border, serving a large selection of American
favorites, i.e., spaghetti, hamburgers, and the "best ribs"
in town. A fun place but drinks are expensive after 6pm. Tel:
3-3508
Saloon
del Bosque (previously known as Star's) - Video
sports bar & billiards. Nice view from the 4th floor by
the main square; right above Subway's. Zaragoza 160. Tel:
2-6061.
The
Club - Central South - Basilio Badillo
#286. Near Roberto's and the Frankfurt. Nice place, good food
and drinks. Sports car fans will love it. Great burgers and
cheap beers ($8pesos after 10pm). Tel: 2-0256
Café
Magaña
in Bucerias. The affable Brit who runs this place is a virtual
stand-up comic. And his barbecue sauces in 10 flavors are
as good as he says ("Probably the best in the world").
European soccer, Premier League, NFL, etc.
COCKTAIL
BARS
Apaches
$$
-Central South - Olas Altas 439. Martini
and cocktail Bar; worldwide appetizers, and more. Say
Hola to MaryAnn. Tel: 2-5235
El
Bendito Tapas/Bar/Lounge - Central - Hidalgo
550
Enjoy a drink with a tapa as a snack or as a complete meal.
Tel: 2-0393
Kit-Kat
Club
$$
Central south. Don't let the name fool you. Small but classy,
the owners thought Vallarta was ready for something a little
different, and describe it as a "classic cocktail lounge"
offering a wide variety of cocktails, and an excellent menu.
GREAT MARTINIS! EXCELLENT PRAWN COCKTAILS, but pricey.
The location is at Pulpito 120. Open from 5pm to 1am.
Tel: 3-0093
Tapas
Bar $$
Central South - Basilio Badillo 300. Hot Latin Music, enjoy
sangria and some mouth watering tapas. Spicy chili
served Saturdays.
COFFEE
HOUSES & BAKERIES
Ambrosia
Gourmet Bakery - Marina Vallarta Local 27
Cheesecakes, Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Bagels, Brownies. Tel:
1-2590
Cafe
Maximillian "Espresso Bar" - Olas Altas Street
Coffee specialties, Austrian pastries and a great choice of
ice cream combinations. It is part of the restaurant Cafe
Maximillian. Tel: 2-5058
Cappuccino
Cafe - Central - Galeana 104 (upstairs by
the Old Lighthouse)
Pie-in-the-Sky pastries, expresso, and other fine delicacies.
Tel: 2-6722, 2-2575
Grillas
& Grillos Cafe Central
- Libertad Street #285
Enjoy an espresso, sandwich, bagel or a delicious Mexican
breakfast in this old
Vallarta house. Closed Sundays.
Carolinas
Donuts - Bucerias, corner of Gonzalez &
Mexico.
Coffee, homemade donuts and rools. Tel: (329) 8-0889
Los
Chatos - Central, north. Av. Francisco Villa
359
Probably the best bakery in Vallarta. Well known for their
delicious cakes.
Tel: 3-0485. Email: chatos@pvnet.com.mx
Malena
- Mexican Traditional Candies. Assorted candies, jelly, marmalades,
cookies and much more. Colombia y Argentina. Tel: 3-2692
Memo's
- The Pancake House - $
Central South- Basilio Badillo 289. One of the most popular
breakfast places in town. Extensive menu of over 70 delicious
breakfast selections. Pancakes, waffles, French Toast and
much more. Tel: 2-6272
Pie
in the Sky
$$
Gourmet Bakery - Bucerias. Located
15 minutes north of the airport in the artist colony of Bucerias.
For 11 years they've been making the most delicious desserts.
Famous for their pies, cakes, cookies and cheesecake tarts.
(On the highway to Punta de Mita) Tel: (329) 8-08-38
Senor
Book Cafe - New and used books. Bar,
cafe and snacks. South end of town. Olas Altas #490. Tel:
2-0324
The
Belgian Coffeehouse - Specialty: Genuine Brussels
Waffles.
Great ocean view setting. Located on the terrace of the suites
Costa Linda on the Highway leading south of town.
Cafe
San Angel ( The House of Crepes)
- South - Olas Altas 449
Sinful crepes! Tel: 3-2160
Viva
Cafe - Espresso Bar. Newly opened on Lazaro
Cardenas #292.
Could easily become yet another net cafe but owners wish to
concentrate on quality coffees and pastries. Tel: 044-329-28280
CATERING
Catering
and good food to go try "La Mejor Opcion".
Located in town on
Josefa Ortiz de Dominquez, off Juarez. Soups, Pastas, salads
and deserts to cater or have delivered to your door. Tel:
2-2355.
= GOOD.
= VERY GOOD.
= EXCELLENT!
$
= Cheap. Approx $5 dollars a person.
$$ = Budget. Approx $7-$10 dollars a
person.
$$$ = Bit Pricey. Approx
$12-17 dollars a person.
$$$$ = Pricey. Approx $20 dollars or
more a person.
(These prices are for an average meal, and do not include
alcohol or taxes. Most major credit cards are accepted unless
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