Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated December 05, 2024

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NUMŌH

4.9

4.9 (68)

MXN500 and over

Dining Bar

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NUMŌH is the inverse name of "Homún" (our first restaurant name) which comes from combining "Ho", for home, and "mún", for common. A composition that reflects the philosophy of the place as a common space where everyone meets to enjoy delicious food, delicious drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that will make you live an exceptional dining experience.
Chef Mario Borja seeks through his "free cuisine" to express a culinary format that is based on the simple fact of cooking what we like to eat, without pretension, respecting the balance of flavors, the good execution of the technique and the fresh seasonal product.
The menu is composed of options with local seafood such as the Meunière catch of the day a, grilled prawns, tuna ceviche to fine cuts such as the NY and a wide variety of appetizers that will complement the table and the snack accompanying your favorite wine or cocktail. .

Top review

HowardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

This restaurant is spectacular. Chef Mario’s love of food and the restaurant’s vibe of friends enjoying a mellow gathering while enjoying an incredible culinary adventure makes Homun a PV favorite for me!

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Experience

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER 2025

Azafran

4.8

4.8 (361)

MXN310 to MXN500

Modern European

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Azafrán es más que un restaurante, es una travesía culinaria extraordinaria que destaca por un servicio amable al estilo europeo. Haciendo honor a la especia que le da su nombre, Azafrán es sutil pero sofisticado, una experiencia única que, sin duda, debes comprobar con tus cinco sentidos. El chef ejecutivo Andreas Fischer pone sobre la mesa una propuesta gastronómica fresca, sustentable y refinada, utilizando solamente los mejores ingredientes locales para elaborar una mezcla vanguardista que combina platillos clásicos de la cocina de su mamá, la cocina innovadora del Mediterráneo y las refinadas técnicas culinarias europeas. Para que tu experiencia al paladar sea inolvidable, encontrarás el maridaje perfecto en una colección de vinos cuidadosamente seleccionada, incluyendo viñedos mexicanos emergentes, vinos orgánicos de Chile y selectas etiquetas de Francia e Italia. Te esperamos en Azafrán, un restaurante elegante, casual y acogedor ubicado en el corazón.

Top review

PaulVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service. This has become one of my favorite restaurants.

Ánima Beach Club

4.8

4.8 (71)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Ánima Puerto Vallarta. Es un club de playa con área de restaurante enfocados en cocina local, mariscos, pesca del día y área de playa con la mejor música afro house.

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LauraVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Cannot beat the view, or the service. Highly recommend this spot.

Amixtli Restaurant - Xalli Club

4.7

4.7 (83)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Fine Mexican dining on Puerto Vallarta's south shore, featuring a menu created by Chef Eduardo Osuna. / Fina cena mexicana en la costa sur de Puerto Vallarta, con un menú creado por el Chef Eduardo Osuna.

Top review

jeffreyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The setting was perfect, the food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Only problem is that the link for the directions on OpenTable was not accurate. But we figured it out

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Experience

Cena de Año nuevo

Experience

DAY PASS EN XALLI CLUB

MESON IBERICO

4.7

4.7 (47)

MXN500 and over

Spanish

Puerto Vallarta

Top review

Robert

Dined 3 days ago

A truly authentic and wonderful experience with truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Many tasty delights to choose from, excellent service, very nice ambience, and certainly the right price to value ratio! We could not have enjoyed it more, and will certainly be returning.

El Dorado Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1141)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

El Dorado Restaurant is a new concept on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta featuring an innovative menu of Modern Mexican Cuisine. Visit us and experience an upscale dining venue with incredible views of the bay and world class sunsets, paired with attentive service and a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine.

We open daily for breakfast, beach club, lunch and dinner. Hours are from 8:30am-11:30pm. Reservations are highly recommended so we may better serve you. We are a casual restaurant during the day and upscale dining during the dinner service, please dress accordingly. See you soon!

Top review

Stanley

Dined 1 day ago

We love both El Dorado and the sister restaurant next door, La Palapa. The best beach food experiences in PV.

Vaca Argentina - Vallarta

4.6

4.6 (623)

MXN310 to MXN500

Argentinean

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Vaca Argentina - Vallarta is an Argentinean steakhouse. This restaurant has been in operation for over ten years, and continues its success though its incredibly delicious cuisine. The interior is bright, with brick columns lining the dining room and bright red windows bringing a splash of color to the seating area. Asador La Vaca Argentina honors the famous tradition of Argentinean steakhouses by putting the beef and steak dishes front and center. The other specialty of the house is wine, and while Asador La Vaca Argentina has both French and Spanish varieties there are several Argentinean wines available too.

Top review

Edith

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal, service exceptionnel, expensive but worth it.

La Leche Restaurante - Puerto Vallarta

4.6

4.6 (1377)

MXN500 and over

Global, International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

La Leche Restaurant: Live an emotional culinary experience; unique and irreverent. A monochromatic space representing a large white canvas designed to "exalt" the core of the concept.

Conceptualized and designed by Chef Ignacio Cadena.

Come and try our unique and different dishes.

Atmosphere, live music, unique drinks and ideal dishes for you... welcome Milk Lover!

Top review

JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Le Leche is a. 5 Star restaurant in every respect. From the available valet parking to the preparation and presentation of the food! We all raved about every dish anyone had in our party of 4. My wife had the artichoke hearts and was very surprised by the combination of flavors. I had the pork shank. It was incredible tender and the sauce was spectacular. A great experience overall!

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Experience

Menú de Degustación

Daiquiri Dick's On the beach

4.5

4.5 (566)

MXN310 to MXN500

Californian

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

A Puerto Vallarta landmark on Los Muertos Beach in the Romantic Zone, Daiquiri Dick’s on the beach has re opened with a Cool Beach Chic Vibe. Natural Wood, Blue and Green Color Tones. Ocean and Sunset Views everyday and night. We have pleased locals & visitors alike for more than 4 decades. The constantly evolving & innovative menu, best described as California-Latin Fusion features the freshest ingredients combined to stimulate the palate & please the eye. The always attentive, professional & friendly service contribute to an exceptional experience be it a casual breakfast, business lunch or dinner celebration.

Top review

JaneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Daiquiri Dick's was excellent in so many ways. The service, the ambiance, and the views were all perfect when my sister and I ate there last night. Unfortunately, when we got home, we both had violent stomach upsets. We had different appetizers, and then both had the fish entrée so suspect that was the culprit. Not how we would expect to finish an evening of fine dining.

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Popular dish

DD Asian Chicken Salad

Popular dish

Blackened Salmon

iK Mixology Bar & Cuisine

4.3

4.3 (379)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

IK: (breeze that revives) "Ik" is a day sign in the Mayan calendar system that symbolizes the wind.
Located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta, our establishment combines a unique design in the shape of bird's nests and soft lighting that creates a cozy atmosphere that seeks to provide our clients with an unforgettable evening. Our cocktail menu is a sample of the art of mixology, prepared by experts who combine exquisite ingredients and premium spirits to create unique and surprising creations.
The menu, prepared by a team of chefs, presents a selection of signature dishes that combine fresh, top-quality ingredients. Each dish is a unique experience, designed to delight the senses and enjoy the best views in the area.

Top review

Tony

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing experience, the staff was assembled To make the night enjoyment.

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