The Puerto Vallarta restaurant dining scene is so surprisingly diverse and extensive you would have to go to a different restaurant every day for over a year to try them all! Naturally, Puerto Vallarta is a great place to discover the amazing variety of Mexican dishes, as well as succulent seafood, fusions of popular cuisines like Mediterranean and Oriental, gourmet French; the list of restaurant dining opportunities is endless. And whatever your mood and pocketbook, there’s an ambiance and location to suit, stellar views often accompanying memorable meals.

There are two wonderful Puerto Vallarta restaurant events held each year you really should consider attending; the Festival Gourmet in November and the Puerto Vallarta Lifestyles Restaurant Week in May. Check out also our Vallarta Lifestyles Platinum Section Restaurants which includes samples of their menus, and our annual Readers' Choice awards, where you can discover some of the most popular options.

The imaged descriptions visible below are a sampling of the finest restaurants found in El Centro, Puerto Vallarta's picturesque and historic downtown area. To find other excellent dining options in and around the bay, simply click on any of the other zones listed under the ‘By Location’ tab, or click on 'By Cuisine' to discover the many options available.

Centro Bucerias Hotel Zone La Cruz Marina Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta Punta de Mita San Pancho Sayulita South Shore Argentinean Asian Avant-Garde Coffee shop Deli-Wine Indian International Italian Mediterranean Mexican Seafood Spanish $ (< $10) $$ ($11 - $20) $$$ ($21 - $30) $$$$ (> $30) Mark´s Bar and Grill — Mediterranean Lázaro Cárdenas 56 — Tel: (329) 298-0303 — $$$ Mark´s in Bucerias, famous for its great bar, food and service, has been consistently voted "Best Restaurant Riviera Nayarit." You´ll find an imaginative contemporary menu fueled by chef Jan Benton´s passion for layers of complex flavor borrowed from the Mediterranean and Asia. Mezzogiorno — Italian Av. del Pacífico 33 — Tel: (329) 298-0350 — $$ One visit to this happening Bucerias beachfront restaurant will tell you why owners Sidney Lecther and Enrique Cremaschi are naturals when it comes to the restaurant business. — Platinum — Readers Choice • North Shore • New Restaurant Archie´s Wok — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 130 — Tel: (322) 222-0411 — $$$ Sip a Mai Tai Thai in a serene Asian garden as d´Rachael delights with harp, flute and vocals while you await a feast of tropical flavors. Archie, John Huston´s chef for many years, garnered the best elements of Pan-Asian cuisine and gave them a Thai emphasis. — Readers Choice • Asian • Vegetarian • Live Music Venue Barcelona Tapas — Spanish Matamoros & 31 de Octubre — Tel: (322) 223-0831 — $$ Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors are prepared with the highest quality local ingredients and a bird´s-eye view of the town and bay. — Platinum Café des Artistes — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: (322) 222-3228 — $$$$ Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has been serving French-Mexican culinary masterpieces in Puerto Vallarta since 1990 through his flagship El Centro restaurant, Café des Artistes. — Readers Choice • Gourmet • Wine List Coco´s Kitchen — International Púlpito 122 — Tel: (322) 223-0373 — $$ Coco, the owner of this international restaurant, was renowned for offering breakfast in established restaurants for several years before finding the perfect space for Coco´s Kitchen on Pulpito Street, airy, tree-lined and with that special Vallarta flavor. Daiquiri Dick´s — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 222-0566 — $$$ On the most popular beach in town, the kitchen of this casually elegant landmark perpetually reinvents itself. The constantly evolving menu, best described as Pacific Rim with a Mediterranean flair, keeps things fresh and interesting, along with traditional favorites like barbecue spareribs and grilled huachinango. — Platinum — Readers Choice • Best Overall • Service • Most Fun • Tortilla Soup • Seafood • Salad • Margarita Don Guacamole — Mexican Olas Altas & Rodolfo Gómez — Tel: (322) 222-7911 — $$ Don Guacamole, La Piazzetta owner Mimmo Lorusso´s latest restaurant, is located in the small plaza behind his popular Olas Altas Italian eatery. El Arrayán — Mexican — Reserve Now Allende 344 — Tel: (322) 222-7195 — $$$ El Arrayan has become one of the hottest restaurants in town, winning "Best Mexican" by a landslide since 2005. Everything about it is inspired by the most authentic Mexican traditions, with a fresh modern edge. — Readers Choice • Mexican • Tacos Hacienda San Ángel Gourmet — International Miramar 336 — Tel: (322) 222-2692 — $$$$ Decorated in an elegant Mexican style with ivy-covered archways, the restaurant´s exquisite ambiance and spectacular views offer a unique setting to enjoy some of the most outstanding food in Vallarta. — Platinum India Gate — Indian Allende 124 — Tel: (322) 223-2424 — $ This intimate restaurant only half a block from the Malecon features fine north Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Select from an assortment of staple dishes with confidence; the restaurant has been in operation in Vancouver for 35 years. Kaiser Maximilian — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 380-B — Tel: (322) 223-0760 — $$$$ Kaiser Maximilian, operating since 1995, has become a Vallarta tradition for fine European and Austrian dining. The decor and portrait of Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg transports you to the atmosphere of a Viennese café at the end of the 19th century. — Platinum La Palapa — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 103 — Tel: (322) 222-5225 — $$$$ Boasting longevity like few restaurants in town can—over 50 years!—this consistent Readers´ Choice Award winner features completely different but equally gratifying experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner. — Readers Choice • Romantic • Outdoor • Sunset Dining La Piazzetta — Italian Rodolfo Gómez 143 — Tel: (322) 222-0650 — $$ This popular Italian venue has received the Readers´ Choice award for "Best Italian Restaurant" and/or "Best Pizza" since 2004. Now with two locations, enjoy an Italian´s passion for food in this bohemian venue with an outdoor terrace and outside seating. — Readers Choice • Italian • Pizza Peking — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 136 — Tel: (322) 222-8609 — $$ This is authentic Chinese food, the Chinese chef-owner taking pride in every dish and adapting it to your needs upon request. Everything is specially prepared and outstandingly fresh. Pie in the Sky — Coffee Shop Lázaro Cárdenas 247 — Tel: (322) 223-8183 — $ Numerously awarded "Best Bakery" by VirtualVallarta.com´s Reader´s Choice, Pie in the Sky has been a tried and sought-after source of pies, cakes, cookies and tarts since the late 1980s. — Readers Choice • Bakery • Dessert Sí Señor — Mexican Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 274 — Tel: (322) 113-0064 — $$$$ This exceptionally pretty restaurant celebrates the vivacious spirit of Mexico´s most authentic cuisine in six different ambiances, including an ocean-view terrace, garden sanctuary and air-conditioned dining room. Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula — International — Reserve Now Callejón de la Igualdad 129 — Tel: (322) 223-2484 — $$ Sampling your way through carefully selected Asian, South American, Mexican and Spanish staple dishes at this one-of-a-kind eatery is fun and easy. Just about every entree available at Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula can be ordered in full or half (taste) portions. The Blue Shrimp — Seafood Olas Altas 336 — Tel: (322) 222-1059 — $$$ The name of this fun, casual eatery reveals its specialty, prepared more than a dozen delicious ways and sold by the quarter, half or full kilo. The Deli — Deli-Wine Venustiano Carranza 311-B — Tel: (322) 223-9523 — $$ Why even think of eating anywhere else for lunch when this gourmet deli provides such a fabulous range of fresh, healthy food–not to mention the town´s best coffee and pastries? — Readers Choice • Catering The River Café — International — Reserve Now Isla Río Cuale L-4 — Tel: (322) 223-0788 — $$$ In this natural paradise located in the heart of the city on the Rio Cuale Island, the unique cuisine and ambiance can turn any meal into a fun birthday celebration, lunch into a delicious experience or a candlelit dinner into a night to remember. — Platinum Trio — Mediterranean — Reserve Now Guerrero 264 — Tel: (322) 222-2196 — $$$$ For more than 14 years, the dazzling creativity of this intimate Mediterranean restaurant has exceeded all expectations, offering superbly prepared food, warm attention, exquisite service and the commitment to excellence of its two European chefs, Bernhard Guth and Ulf Henriksson. — Platinum Vista Grill — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 377 — Tel: (322) 222-3570 — $$$$ Fine contemporary dining with the utmost attention to every detail from the moment you set foot in the house defines this elegant yet affordable eatery located high in the Alta Vista hills. — Readers Choice • Dining with a View Vitea — Mediterranean Libertad 2 & Malecón — Tel: (322) 222-8703 — $$ This swanky, oceanfront, Art-Deco bistro-bar offers classic and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a casual European Riviera ambiance on the Malecon. — Platinum La Leche — Avant-Garde Francisco Medina Ascencio km. 2.5 — Tel: (322) 293-0900 — $$$ Surprise, contrast, difference, happiness and deliciousness are the five experiences the friendly staff of La Leche focus on at their daily briefings. — Platinum Outback Steakhouse — International Francisco Medina Ascencio 4690 — Tel: (322) 225-4908 — $$$ The great thing about successful chain restaurants is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance, and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic. — Readers Choice • Family Restaurant Sorry, No Listings Found. D´z Rock N Roll Diner — International Paseo de la Marina 3 L-6 — Tel: (322) 209-0760 — $$ Owners Armando and Michelle Jimenez bring their classic diner experience to Puerto Vallarta, jukebox and all, with yesteryear colors such as hot pink and turquoise predominating in a fun ambiance at both of their locations. La Tatama — Mexican Quilla 112, L-2A — Tel: (322) 221-2450 — $$ Conveniently located in Marina Vallarta, this casual Mexican eatery will delight you with its warm ambiance and delicious traditional dishes, each mouthful bringing you closer to Mexico and its flavors. La Terrazza Di Roma — Italian Puesta del Sol L-2 — Tel: (322) 221-0560 — $$$$ At the heart of Marina Vallarta, this unique venue located in a terrace over the Marina has become a favorite of visitors and locals alike. This restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean Italian cuisine and specializes in seafood. Porto Bello — Italian — Reserve Now Marina Sol L-7 — Tel: (322) 221-0003 — $$$ Torontonians Maurizio Pellegrini and Mario Nunes have owned this elegant Italian restaurant in Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in an air-conditioned salon, beautifully decorated in soft earth tones. — Platinum Rincón de Buenos Aires — Argentinean Royal Pacific L-126 & 127 — Tel: (322) 221-2260 — $$$ Showcasing a decades-long legacy of fine cuisine that can be traced back to Italy, this superb Argentinean eatery has been featuring the finest imported meat cuts, pastas and locally influenced seafood since 1997 at their Marina Vallarta location and since 2004 in Nuevo Vallarta. Ginger Garden Lounge — Asian Las Palmas 3 (3.14 Plaza) — Tel: (322) 297-0381 — $$$ Enjoy a unique experience in dining, with authentic South Asian specialties, and lounge on an exotic terrace in a private cabana or sit at the lively community table. — Platinum Zibarita — Deli-Wine Plaza 3.14 Local 36, Avenida de las Palmas 3 — Tel: (322) 297-0295 — $$$$ This gourmet deli and wine shop offers an extensive line of products available on the premises as well as via its modern website, where you can make purchases easily and enjoy their efficient home delivery service. Sorry, No Listings Found. Ginger Garden Lounge — Asian Las Palmas 3 (3.14 Plaza) — Tel: (322) 297-0381 — $$$ Enjoy a unique experience in dining, with authentic South Asian specialties, and lounge on an exotic terrace in a private cabana or sit at the lively community table. — Platinum Zibarita — Deli-Wine Plaza 3.14 Local 36, Avenida de las Palmas 3 — Tel: (322) 297-0295 — $$$$ This gourmet deli and wine shop offers an extensive line of products available on the premises as well as via its modern website, where you can make purchases easily and enjoy their efficient home delivery service. Sorry, No Listings Found. Don Pedro´s — Mediterranean Marlin 2 Sayulita — Tel: (329) 291-3090 — $$$ In the quaint fishing village of Sayulita, under a giant oceanfront palapa, chef Nicholas Parrillo expertly prepares a wide range of Mediterranean specialties using only the finest and freshest ingredients. His culinary style reflects a genuine understanding of classical methods and influences from Mexico, Asia and Europe. — Platinum Blanca Blue at Garza Blanca Resort — International — Reserve Now Carr. 200 Sur km. 7.5 — Tel: (322) 176-0700 — $$$$ Located just nine minutes from Puerto Vallarta´s Old Town, Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge has emerged as a premiere sophisticated dining venue with a menu that masterfully combines delectable flavors, aromas, temperatures and textures. — Platinum Rincón de Buenos Aires — Argentinean Royal Pacific L-126 & 127 — Tel: (322) 221-2260 — $$$ Showcasing a decades-long legacy of fine cuisine that can be traced back to Italy, this superb Argentinean eatery has been featuring the finest imported meat cuts, pastas and locally influenced seafood since 1997 at their Marina Vallarta location and since 2004 in Nuevo Vallarta. Archie´s Wok — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 130 — Tel: (322) 222-0411 — $$$ Sip a Mai Tai Thai in a serene Asian garden as d´Rachael delights with harp, flute and vocals while you await a feast of tropical flavors. Archie, John Huston´s chef for many years, garnered the best elements of Pan-Asian cuisine and gave them a Thai emphasis. — Readers Choice • Asian • Vegetarian • Live Music Venue Ginger Garden Lounge — Asian Las Palmas 3 (3.14 Plaza) — Tel: (322) 297-0381 — $$$ Enjoy a unique experience in dining, with authentic South Asian specialties, and lounge on an exotic terrace in a private cabana or sit at the lively community table. — Platinum Peking — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 136 — Tel: (322) 222-8609 — $$ This is authentic Chinese food, the Chinese chef-owner taking pride in every dish and adapting it to your needs upon request. Everything is specially prepared and outstandingly fresh. Café des Artistes — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: (322) 222-3228 — $$$$ Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has been serving French-Mexican culinary masterpieces in Puerto Vallarta since 1990 through his flagship El Centro restaurant, Café des Artistes. — Readers Choice • Gourmet • Wine List La Leche — Avant-Garde Francisco Medina Ascencio km. 2.5 — Tel: (322) 293-0900 — $$$ Surprise, contrast, difference, happiness and deliciousness are the five experiences the friendly staff of La Leche focus on at their daily briefings. — Platinum La Palapa — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 103 — Tel: (322) 222-5225 — $$$$ Boasting longevity like few restaurants in town can—over 50 years!—this consistent Readers´ Choice Award winner features completely different but equally gratifying experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner. — Readers Choice • Romantic • Outdoor • Sunset Dining Vista Grill — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 377 — Tel: (322) 222-3570 — $$$$ Fine contemporary dining with the utmost attention to every detail from the moment you set foot in the house defines this elegant yet affordable eatery located high in the Alta Vista hills. — Readers Choice • Dining with a View Pie in the Sky — Coffee Shop Lázaro Cárdenas 247 — Tel: (322) 223-8183 — $ Numerously awarded "Best Bakery" by VirtualVallarta.com´s Reader´s Choice, Pie in the Sky has been a tried and sought-after source of pies, cakes, cookies and tarts since the late 1980s. — Readers Choice • Bakery • Dessert The Deli — Deli-Wine Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 223-9523 — $$ Why even think of eating anywhere else for lunch when this gourmet deli provides such a fabulous range of fresh, healthy food–not to mention the town´s best coffee and pastries? — Readers Choice • Catering Zibarita — Deli-Wine Plaza 3.14 Local 36, Avenida de las Palmas 3 — Tel: (322) 297-0295 — $$ This gourmet deli and wine shop offers an extensive line of products available on the premises as well as via its modern website, where you can make purchases easily and enjoy their efficient home delivery service. A membership program is also offered, allowing customers to select their favorite wines to be delivered to them as often as desired and providing special discounts on wine and new products. French Riviera — French Ignacio L. Vallarta 130 L--1 & 2 — Tel: (322) 223-3777 — $$$ A large variety of daily baked Viennoiserie as well as cakes, pies and breads are offered on the bakery side of the restaurant, at night the bistro side offers a gourmet menu in a warm atmosphere. Hacienda Alemana — German Basilio Badillo 378 — Tel: (322) 222-2071 — $$ There´s an authentic Bavarian kitchen in the heart of Vallarta´s South Side where really good German food is served in a beautiful garden sequestered from the street. Its typical Bavarian atmosphere, with all the elements of Munich´s Hofbräuhaus, makes it an exceedingly comfortable place. India Gate — Indian Allende 124 — Tel: (322) 223-2424 — $ This intimate restaurant only half a block from the Malecon features fine north Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Select from an assortment of staple dishes with confidence; the restaurant has been in operation in Vancouver for 35 years. Blanca Blue at Garza Blanca Resort — International — Reserve Now Carr. 200 Sur km. 7.5 — Tel: (322) 176-0700 — $$$$ Located just nine minutes from Puerto Vallarta´s Old Town, Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge has emerged as a premiere sophisticated dining venue with a menu that masterfully combines delectable flavors, aromas, temperatures and textures. — Platinum Coco´s Kitchen — International Púlpito 122 — Tel: (322) 223-0373 — $$ Coco, the owner of this international restaurant, was renowned for offering breakfast in established restaurants for several years before finding the perfect space for Coco´s Kitchen on Pulpito Street, airy, tree-lined and with that special Vallarta flavor. Daiquiri Dick´s — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 222-0566 — $$$ On the most popular beach in town, the kitchen of this casually elegant landmark perpetually reinvents itself. The constantly evolving menu, best described as Pacific Rim with a Mediterranean flair, keeps things fresh and interesting, along with traditional favorites like barbecue spareribs and grilled huachinango. — Platinum — Readers Choice • Best Overall • Service • Most Fun • Tortilla Soup • Seafood • Salad • Margarita D´z Rock N Roll Diner — International Paseo de la Marina 3 L-6 — Tel: (322) 209-0760 — $$ Owners Armando and Michelle Jimenez bring their classic diner experience to Puerto Vallarta, jukebox and all, with yesteryear colors such as hot pink and turquoise predominating in a fun ambiance at both of their locations. Hacienda San Ángel Gourmet — International Miramar 336 — Tel: (322) 222-2692 — $$$$ Decorated in an elegant Mexican style with ivy-covered archways, the restaurant´s exquisite ambiance and spectacular views offer a unique setting to enjoy some of the most outstanding food in Vallarta. — Platinum Kaiser Maximilian — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 380-B — Tel: (322) 223-0760 — $$$$ Kaiser Maximilian, operating since 1995, has become a Vallarta tradition for fine European and Austrian dining. The decor and portrait of Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg transports you to the atmosphere of a Viennese café at the end of the 19th century. — Platinum Outback Steakhouse — International Francisco Medina Ascencio 4690 — Tel: (322) 225-4908 — $$$ The great thing about successful chain restaurants is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance, and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic. — Readers Choice • Family Restaurant Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula — International — Reserve Now Callejón de la Igualdad 129 — Tel: (322) 223-2484 — $$ Sampling your way through carefully selected Asian, South American, Mexican and Spanish staple dishes at this one-of-a-kind eatery is fun and easy. Just about every entree available at Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula can be ordered in full or half (taste) portions. The River Café — International — Reserve Now Isla Río Cuale L-4 — Tel: (322) 223-0788 — $$$ In this natural paradise located in the heart of the city on the Rio Cuale Island, the unique cuisine and ambiance can turn any meal into a fun birthday celebration, lunch into a delicious experience or a candlelit dinner into a night to remember. — Platinum La Piazzetta — Italian Rodolfo Gómez 143 — Tel: (322) 222-0650 — $$ This popular Italian venue has received the Readers´ Choice award for "Best Italian Restaurant" and/or "Best Pizza" since 2004. Now with two locations, enjoy an Italian´s passion for food in this bohemian venue with an outdoor terrace and outside seating. — Readers Choice • Italian • Pizza La Terrazza Di Roma — Italian Puesta del Sol L-2 — Tel: (322) 221-0560 — $$$$ At the heart of Marina Vallarta, this unique venue located in a terrace over the Marina has become a favorite of visitors and locals alike. This restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean Italian cuisine and specializes in seafood. Mezzogiorno — Italian Av. del Pacífico 33 — Tel: (329) 298-0350 — $$ One visit to this happening Bucerias beachfront restaurant will tell you why owners Sidney Lecther and Enrique Cremaschi are naturals when it comes to the restaurant business. — Platinum — Readers Choice • North Shore • New Restaurant Porto Bello — Italian — Reserve Now Marina Sol L-7 — Tel: (322) 221-0003 — $$$ Torontonians Maurizio Pellegrini and Mario Nunes have owned this elegant Italian restaurant in Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in an air-conditioned salon, beautifully decorated in soft earth tones. — Platinum Bocabento Latin Grill & Bar — Latina-Asiatica Av. 5 de Mayo 455 at Casa Iguana Resort — Tel: (322) 228-0186 — $$$ From the moment you see this pagoda-roofed venue integrating the interior design, art, music and cuisine of Asia and Latin America, you know dining will be exceptional. Boca, Spanish for mouth, suggests taking bites of something, the Japanese bento a small lunch box. Don Pedro´s — Mediterranean Marlin 2 Sayulita — Tel: (329) 291-3090 — $$$ In the quaint fishing village of Sayulita, under a giant oceanfront palapa, chef Nicholas Parrillo expertly prepares a wide range of Mediterranean specialties using only the finest and freshest ingredients. His culinary style reflects a genuine understanding of classical methods and influences from Mexico, Asia and Europe. — Platinum Mark´s Bar and Grill — Mediterranean Lázaro Cárdenas 56 — Tel: (329) 298-0303 — $$$ Mark´s in Bucerias, famous for its great bar, food and service, has been consistently voted "Best Restaurant Riviera Nayarit." You´ll find an imaginative contemporary menu fueled by chef Jan Benton´s passion for layers of complex flavor borrowed from the Mediterranean and Asia. Trio — Mediterranean — Reserve Now Guerrero 264 — Tel: (322) 222-2196 — $$$$ For more than 14 years, the dazzling creativity of this intimate Mediterranean restaurant has exceeded all expectations, offering superbly prepared food, warm attention, exquisite service and the commitment to excellence of its two European chefs, Bernhard Guth and Ulf Henriksson. — Platinum Vitea — Mediterranean Libertad 2 & Malecón — Tel: (322) 222-8703 — $$ This swanky, oceanfront, Art-Deco bistro-bar offers classic and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a casual European Riviera ambiance on the Malecon. — Platinum Don Guacamole — Mexican Olas Altas & Rodolfo Gómez — Tel: (322) 222-7911 — $$ Don Guacamole, La Piazzetta owner Mimmo Lorusso´s latest restaurant, is located in the small plaza behind his popular Olas Altas Italian eatery. El Arrayán — Mexican — Reserve Now Allende 344 — Tel: (322) 222-7195 — $$$ El Arrayan has become one of the hottest restaurants in town, winning "Best Mexican" by a landslide since 2005. Everything about it is inspired by the most authentic Mexican traditions, with a fresh modern edge. — Readers Choice • Mexican • Tacos La Tatama — Mexican Quilla 112, L-2A — Tel: (322) 221-2450 — $$ Conveniently located in Marina Vallarta, this casual Mexican eatery will delight you with its warm ambiance and delicious traditional dishes, each mouthful bringing you closer to Mexico and its flavors. Sí Señor — Mexican Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 274 — Tel: (322) 113-0064 — $$$$ This exceptionally pretty restaurant celebrates the vivacious spirit of Mexico´s most authentic cuisine in six different ambiances, including an ocean-view terrace, garden sanctuary and air-conditioned dining room. The Blue Shrimp — Seafood Olas Altas 336 — Tel: (322) 222-1059 — $$$ The name of this fun, casual eatery reveals its specialty, prepared more than a dozen delicious ways and sold by the quarter, half or full kilo. Barcelona Tapas — Spanish Matamoros & 31 de Octubre — Tel: (322) 223-0831 — $$ Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors are prepared with the highest quality local ingredients and a bird´s-eye view of the town and bay. — Platinum India Gate — Indian Allende 124 — Tel: (322) 223-2424 — $ This intimate restaurant only half a block from the Malecon features fine north Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner. Select from an assortment of staple dishes with confidence; the restaurant has been in operation in Vancouver for 35 years. Pie in the Sky — Coffee Shop Lázaro Cárdenas 247 — Tel: (322) 223-8183 — $ Numerously awarded "Best Bakery" by VirtualVallarta.com´s Reader´s Choice, Pie in the Sky has been a tried and sought-after source of pies, cakes, cookies and tarts since the late 1980s. — Readers Choice • Bakery • Dessert Barcelona Tapas — Spanish Matamoros & 31 de Octubre — Tel: (322) 223-0831 — $$ Ideal for sharing as a couple or with friends, appetizer-sized servings of Spanish flavors are prepared with the highest quality local ingredients and a bird´s-eye view of the town and bay. — Platinum Coco´s Kitchen — International Púlpito 122 — Tel: (322) 223-0373 — $$ Coco, the owner of this international restaurant, was renowned for offering breakfast in established restaurants for several years before finding the perfect space for Coco´s Kitchen on Pulpito Street, airy, tree-lined and with that special Vallarta flavor. D´z Rock N Roll Diner — International Paseo de la Marina 3 L-6 — Tel: (322) 209-0760 — $$ Owners Armando and Michelle Jimenez bring their classic diner experience to Puerto Vallarta, jukebox and all, with yesteryear colors such as hot pink and turquoise predominating in a fun ambiance at both of their locations. Don Guacamole — Mexican Olas Altas & Rodolfo Gómez — Tel: (322) 222-7911 — $$ Don Guacamole, La Piazzetta owner Mimmo Lorusso´s latest restaurant, is located in the small plaza behind his popular Olas Altas Italian eatery. La Piazzetta — Italian Rodolfo Gómez 143 — Tel: (322) 222-0650 — $$ This popular Italian venue has received the Readers´ Choice award for "Best Italian Restaurant" and/or "Best Pizza" since 2004. Now with two locations, enjoy an Italian´s passion for food in this bohemian venue with an outdoor terrace and outside seating. — Readers Choice • Italian • Pizza La Tatama — Mexican Quilla 112, L-2A — Tel: (322) 221-2450 — $$ Conveniently located in Marina Vallarta, this casual Mexican eatery will delight you with its warm ambiance and delicious traditional dishes, each mouthful bringing you closer to Mexico and its flavors. Mezzogiorno — Italian Av. del Pacífico 33 — Tel: (329) 298-0350 — $$ One visit to this happening Bucerias beachfront restaurant will tell you why owners Sidney Lecther and Enrique Cremaschi are naturals when it comes to the restaurant business. — Platinum — Readers Choice • North Shore • New Restaurant Peking — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 136 — Tel: (322) 222-8609 — $$ This is authentic Chinese food, the Chinese chef-owner taking pride in every dish and adapting it to your needs upon request. Everything is specially prepared and outstandingly fresh. Taste Restaurant at Casa Cupula — International — Reserve Now Callejón de la Igualdad 129 — Tel: (322) 223-2484 — $$ Sampling your way through carefully selected Asian, South American, Mexican and Spanish staple dishes at this one-of-a-kind eatery is fun and easy. Just about every entree available at Taste Restaurant @ Casa Cupula can be ordered in full or half (taste) portions. The Deli — Deli-Wine Venustiano Carranza 311-B — Tel: (322) 223-9523 — $$ Why even think of eating anywhere else for lunch when this gourmet deli provides such a fabulous range of fresh, healthy food–not to mention the town´s best coffee and pastries? — Readers Choice • Catering Vitea — Mediterranean Libertad 2 & Malecón — Tel: (322) 222-8703 — $$ This swanky, oceanfront, Art-Deco bistro-bar offers classic and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a casual European Riviera ambiance on the Malecon. — Platinum Archie´s Wok — Asian Francisca Rodríguez 130 — Tel: (322) 222-0411 — $$$ Sip a Mai Tai Thai in a serene Asian garden as d´Rachael delights with harp, flute and vocals while you await a feast of tropical flavors. Archie, John Huston´s chef for many years, garnered the best elements of Pan-Asian cuisine and gave them a Thai emphasis. — Readers Choice • Asian • Vegetarian • Live Music Venue Daiquiri Dick´s — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 314 — Tel: (322) 222-0566 — $$$ On the most popular beach in town, the kitchen of this casually elegant landmark perpetually reinvents itself. The constantly evolving menu, best described as Pacific Rim with a Mediterranean flair, keeps things fresh and interesting, along with traditional favorites like barbecue spareribs and grilled huachinango. — Platinum — Readers Choice • Best Overall • Service • Most Fun • Tortilla Soup • Seafood • Salad • Margarita Don Pedro´s — Mediterranean Marlin 2 Sayulita — Tel: (329) 291-3090 — $$$ In the quaint fishing village of Sayulita, under a giant oceanfront palapa, chef Nicholas Parrillo expertly prepares a wide range of Mediterranean specialties using only the finest and freshest ingredients. His culinary style reflects a genuine understanding of classical methods and influences from Mexico, Asia and Europe. — Platinum El Arrayán — Mexican — Reserve Now Allende 344 — Tel: (322) 222-7195 — $$$ El Arrayan has become one of the hottest restaurants in town, winning "Best Mexican" by a landslide since 2005. Everything about it is inspired by the most authentic Mexican traditions, with a fresh modern edge. — Readers Choice • Mexican • Tacos Ginger Garden Lounge — Asian Las Palmas 3 (3.14 Plaza) — Tel: (322) 297-0381 — $$$ Enjoy a unique experience in dining, with authentic South Asian specialties, and lounge on an exotic terrace in a private cabana or sit at the lively community table. — Platinum La Leche — Avant-Garde Francisco Medina Ascencio km. 2.5 — Tel: (322) 293-0900 — $$$ Surprise, contrast, difference, happiness and deliciousness are the five experiences the friendly staff of La Leche focus on at their daily briefings. — Platinum Mark´s Bar and Grill — Mediterranean Lázaro Cárdenas 56 — Tel: (329) 298-0303 — $$$ Mark´s in Bucerias, famous for its great bar, food and service, has been consistently voted "Best Restaurant Riviera Nayarit." You´ll find an imaginative contemporary menu fueled by chef Jan Benton´s passion for layers of complex flavor borrowed from the Mediterranean and Asia. Outback Steakhouse — International Francisco Medina Ascencio 4690 — Tel: (322) 225-4908 — $$$ The great thing about successful chain restaurants is that you know exactly what to expect from the food, service and ambiance, and once you discover that they have just what you crave, the decision on where to dine is automatic. — Readers Choice • Family Restaurant Porto Bello — Italian — Reserve Now Marina Sol L-7 — Tel: (322) 221-0003 — $$$ Torontonians Maurizio Pellegrini and Mario Nunes have owned this elegant Italian restaurant in Marina Vallarta since 1989. Enjoy fine dining in an air-conditioned salon, beautifully decorated in soft earth tones. — Platinum Rincón de Buenos Aires — Argentinean Royal Pacific L-126 & 127 — Tel: (322) 221-2260 — $$$ Showcasing a decades-long legacy of fine cuisine that can be traced back to Italy, this superb Argentinean eatery has been featuring the finest imported meat cuts, pastas and locally influenced seafood since 1997 at their Marina Vallarta location and since 2004 in Nuevo Vallarta. The Blue Shrimp — Seafood Olas Altas 336 — Tel: (322) 222-1059 — $$$ The name of this fun, casual eatery reveals its specialty, prepared more than a dozen delicious ways and sold by the quarter, half or full kilo. The River Café — International — Reserve Now Isla Río Cuale L-4 — Tel: (322) 223-0788 — $$$ In this natural paradise located in the heart of the city on the Rio Cuale Island, the unique cuisine and ambiance can turn any meal into a fun birthday celebration, lunch into a delicious experience or a candlelit dinner into a night to remember. — Platinum Blanca Blue at Garza Blanca Resort — International — Reserve Now Carr. 200 Sur km. 7.5 — Tel: (322) 176-0700 — $$$$ Located just nine minutes from Puerto Vallarta´s Old Town, Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge has emerged as a premiere sophisticated dining venue with a menu that masterfully combines delectable flavors, aromas, temperatures and textures. — Platinum Café des Artistes — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Guadalupe Sánchez 740 — Tel: (322) 222-3228 — $$$$ Thierry Blouet, Maitre Cuisinier de France and a member of the Culinary Academy of France, has been serving French-Mexican culinary masterpieces in Puerto Vallarta since 1990 through his flagship El Centro restaurant, Café des Artistes. — Readers Choice • Gourmet • Wine List Hacienda San Ángel Gourmet — International Miramar 336 — Tel: (322) 222-2692 — $$$$ Decorated in an elegant Mexican style with ivy-covered archways, the restaurant´s exquisite ambiance and spectacular views offer a unique setting to enjoy some of the most outstanding food in Vallarta. — Platinum Kaiser Maximilian — International — Reserve Now Olas Altas 380-B — Tel: (322) 223-0760 — $$$$ Kaiser Maximilian, operating since 1995, has become a Vallarta tradition for fine European and Austrian dining. The decor and portrait of Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg transports you to the atmosphere of a Viennese café at the end of the 19th century. — Platinum La Palapa — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 103 — Tel: (322) 222-5225 — $$$$ Boasting longevity like few restaurants in town can—over 50 years!—this consistent Readers´ Choice Award winner features completely different but equally gratifying experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner. — Readers Choice • Romantic • Outdoor • Sunset Dining La Terrazza Di Roma — Italian Puesta del Sol L-2 — Tel: (322) 221-0560 — $$$$ At the heart of Marina Vallarta, this unique venue located in a terrace over the Marina has become a favorite of visitors and locals alike. This restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean Italian cuisine and specializes in seafood. Sí Señor — Mexican Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez 274 — Tel: (322) 113-0064 — $$$$ This exceptionally pretty restaurant celebrates the vivacious spirit of Mexico´s most authentic cuisine in six different ambiances, including an ocean-view terrace, garden sanctuary and air-conditioned dining room. Trio — Mediterranean — Reserve Now Guerrero 264 — Tel: (322) 222-2196 — $$$$ For more than 14 years, the dazzling creativity of this intimate Mediterranean restaurant has exceeded all expectations, offering superbly prepared food, warm attention, exquisite service and the commitment to excellence of its two European chefs, Bernhard Guth and Ulf Henriksson. — Platinum Vista Grill — Avant-Garde — Reserve Now Púlpito 377 — Tel: (322) 222-3570 — $$$$ Fine contemporary dining with the utmost attention to every detail from the moment you set foot in the house defines this elegant yet affordable eatery located high in the Alta Vista hills. — Readers Choice • Dining with a View Zibarita — Deli-Wine Plaza 3.14 Local 36, Avenida de las Palmas 3 — Tel: (322) 297-0295 — $$$$ This gourmet deli and wine shop offers an extensive line of products available on the premises as well as via its modern website, where you can make purchases easily and enjoy their efficient home delivery service.