Vallarta's most loved restaurants and the local bites you absolutely have to try.
From fine dining at Café des Artistes to beachside seafood at Joe Jack's — every taste of Vallarta.
Spanish tapas and a stunning view of the bay. Yes, it's a lot of stairs — totally worth it.
Los Muertos beach icon since 1959. Dine with your toes in the sand and tiki torches at sunset.
Chef Thierry Blouet's fine dining masterpiece. French–Mexican fusion in a magical garden.
Panoramic terrace with the best night view of the bay. Built for celebrations.
Traditional Mexican cuisine with recipes from across the country. Colorful, authentic atmosphere.
One of Vallarta's most romantic spots. Rooftop with a direct view of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Cutting-edge creative cuisine. Menu changes daily based on the chef's inspiration and market finds.
Contemporary Mexican cuisine on the Cuale river. Local ingredients, surprising flavor combinations.
Fresh seafood in a casual setting. Award-winning fish tacos and generous margaritas.
Authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. A locals' favorite for years.
Whole fish butterflied open and grilled over wood with a local marinade. The signature dish of the Nayarit coast.
A Vallarta tradition. Smoked marlin with chili, spices and lime in a flour tortilla.
Slow-cooked beef in a chili broth. Eat as a taco, quesabirria or sip the consommé. Perfect hangover cure.
Fish or shrimp cured in lime with cucumber, avocado and chili. Served on tostadas.
Raw shrimp in serrano chili sauce, lime and cilantro. Spicy and unforgettable.
Artisanal agave spirit from the Sierra of Jalisco. Mezcal's cousin, unique to this region.
Homemade coconut, chocolate or pecan pie sold on the beach by local women. A legend.
Refreshing coconut palm drink — fresh and slightly sweet. Sold along the Malecón.
Corn tortilla with Oaxaca cheese and garlic shrimp. A classic beachside snack.
Corn with mayo, cheese, chili and lime. On the cob (elote) or in a cup (esquite).
Fermented corn drink with piloncillo, lime and lime sorbet. A Jalisco signature.
Fresh-cracked coconut, or green mango with lime, chili and salt. The perfect beach snack.
Combine food with our tours — nothing beats fresh ceviche after returning from a boat tour.
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