Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Guide

The cuisine of Puerto Vallarta changes with the terrain from traditional fish dishes in the coastal ranges, toward the east ranch cooking such as a pork and hominy stew or mutton in an adobo sauce and served in a rich tomato and meat broth.

Popular Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta:

To enjoy lunch on the beach, make a reservation at La Palapa Restaurant. Its open-air seating has been a local favorite for many years. Chilean sea bass, pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna, and grilled shrimp in tequila are just a few of the seafood dishes available. While eating, enjoy the areas acoustic guitars and vocals nightly from 8 to 11pm. Hours are daily, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Prices range from $6-$39. American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. La Palapa Restaurant is located at Pulpito 103, on Playa de los Muertos. The phone number is +52 (322) 222-5225 and www.lapalapapv.com.

For excellent French and Mexican cuisine, check out Café' Des Artietes. Menu selections by awarding winning Chef Thierry Blouet include sea bass filet served with a lentil, bacon, and coriander stew; roasted duck glazed with honey, soy, ginger, and lime sauce, and served with a pumpkin risotto. Hours are daily 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm (lounge until 12:00 am). Prices for main courses; $19-$33, Cocina de Autor tasting menu; $59-$75 without wine, $96-$137 with wine (all major credit cards accepted Café' Des Artietes is located at Av. Guadalupe Sánchez 740, Centro, Puerto Vallarta. The phone number is +52 (322) 222-3228 and the website is www.cafedesartistes.com. Reservations are recommended.

Those searching for authentic Mexican food need look no further than El Arrayan. Start your dining experience with ceviche, sumptuous plantain empanadas filled with black beans. Main dishes may include chiles rellenos packed with shrimp, Mexican duck carnitas served in an arrayán-orange sauce or chicken breasts stuffed with zucchini blossoms, chipotle-chili shrimp with a citrus sauce. Hours: Wednesday to Monday from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Prices: Main courses $15-$24 -American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. El Arrayan is located Calle Allende 344, at Calle Miramar, Centro, Puerto Vallarta. The phone number is +52 (322) 222-7195 and the website is www.elarrayan.com.mx.

The official currency is the Mexican Peso. Most hotels and restaurants and many vendors accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Traveler's Checks and US Dollars.

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