Contemporary Mexican cuisine in a colorful and super comfy open-air ambiance. Located above the landmark Choco-Banana, eat here just once and you´ll know why Banana Cantina was voted Vallarta´s ÒBest New RestaurantÓ in the 2006 Readers´ Choice awards. Consider treating yourself to a Banana Cantina martini, made with tequila, daily specials and a constantly evolving menu keeping things interesting. The bread is wonderful and baked in-house, the poblano vichyssoise out of this world — servings surprisingly generous. And then there´s the delectable almond-crusted garlic shrimp, and so much more ....