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Puerto Vallarta: Restaurants

In addition to lip-smacking Mexican fare, Puerto Vallarta serves up a smorgasbord of excellent cuisine – everything from French to Thai to Mediterranean.

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Archie's Wok
For a Thai twist, this popular, airy restaurant founded by John Huston's personal chef, offers a menu of coconut fish, spicy...
smart splurge | asian fusion

Café des Artistes
Celebrated French chef Thierry Blouet masterminded this pricey but worthwhile seafood dining experience, complete with...
smart splurge | live music | notable chef | french fusion

Trío
A Mexican/Mediterranean medley can be enjoyed here over candlelight; the daily changing menu emphasizes fresh fare like...
family | mexican | mediterranean

Daiquiri Dick's
Beachside daiquiris are a must at this eclectic, alfresco, 30-year-old favorite. Think après-sun cocktails and sesame-crusted...
seafood | waterfront

De Santos
This downtown restaurant and lounge offers an à la mode nighttime scene in a contemporary setting with a subterranean feel...
trendy | open late

El Arrayán
One of PV's preferred spots for local delicacies, El Arrayán’s quaint, open-air tables surround a cozy courtyard. Try the...
mexican | local favorite

El Repollo Rojo
South of the river, this hole-in-the-wall café may be hard to find, but it's well worth the search for Mexican specialties...
great value | mexican

Fajita Republic
As its name suggests, the most-ordered menu items at the mango-and-palm-tree-surrounded restaurant are the fajitas and they...
open late | mexican