Puerto Vallarta restaurants and eateries
Puerto Vallarta was once only famous for its beaches and the jet set that descended from around the world to laze on its beaches. Over the years the city has reinvented itself as a thriving (yet still relaxing) vacation destination to become the number 2 beach resort in Mexico, thanks to its variety of award-winning restaurants and late night eateries.
Many of the leading restaurateurs joined forces over a decade ago to launch the Festival Gourmet, an internationally recognized culinary extravaganza that is held every year in the middle of November, serving as the unofficial launch of the tourist season in Vallarta.
Award-winning chefs from around the world join forces with leading restaurants to create new culinary masterpieces.
For those preferring simpler fare, the city is bustling with sidewalk cafés, café-book stores, delis, fondas and cenadurías (small restaurants serving typical Mexican food). For the adventurous we recommend Mole Negro, a chocolate and chili sauce served over breast of chicken. Birria is a local favorite, served as tacos or consommé. To transport yourself back in time try Huitlacoche, Mexico´s answer to the Italian truffle, a delicacy served with seafood or fowl at leading restaurants.
