This new, avant-garde gourmet restaurant in downtown Vallarta combines the architecturally and gastronomically fabulous. The cuisine is experimental, using global ingredients, and superlatives must be employed to describe the Japanese risotto with crispy squid, masago mayonnaise and avocado, the tuna garlic tiradito, as well as the crispy duck rolls in sweet soy sauce. In 2006, Azul 96 received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for having one of the most outstanding wine lists in Mexico. Waves are the predominant architectural theme, as well as the motif in countless appealing amenities. The sky bar has an extraordinary sushi bar overlooking the sea, and boasts sand to curl toes in while enjoying a martini.