Come and taste the flavors of Puerto Vallarta: A Culinary Journey to Paradise! Puerto Vallarta Cuisine & Gastronomy
The flavors of Mexico and the world come together in this gastronomic destination par excellence. Savor festivals dedicated to exalting Mexico’s culinary traditions, discover the latest sybarite trends at multi-awarded restaurants, try scrumptious local dishes at markets, and relish in global gastronomical delights. In Puerto Vallarta, a complete tour of textures and flavors is waiting for you.
28º Annual Festival Gourmet International
November 9th-19th, 2023, Sample from 2022
The Festival Gourmet International, Puerto Vallarta’s greatest culinary tradition, is an absolute must.
For ten consecutive days, this annual fall event gathers renowned Mexican and international chefs in Puerto Vallarta to present their culinary creations to the public in the city’s and Banderas Bay’s finest hotels and restaurants.
Since 1995, the “Three Musketeers” – founding chefs Thierry Blouet, Heinz Reize and Roland Menetrey – have been at the helm of the Festival Gourmet International.
You can check out the participating restaurants for the 28th edition of the festival.
https://festivalgourmet.com.mx/restaurants/
To find out more and stay updated on the program, visit Facebook: Festival Gourmet International.
The flavors of Mexico and the world come together in this gastronomic destination par excellence. Savor festivals dedicated to exalting Mexico’s culinary traditions, discover the latest sybarite trends at multi-awarded restaurants, try scrumptious local dishes at markets, and relish in global gastronomical delights. In Puerto Vallarta, a complete tour of textures and flavors is waiting for you.
Its program of events features exclusive dinners in paradisiacal settings throughout the bay, wine tastings by the best sommeliers, as well as tastings and gourmet workshops for professionals and the general public.
The schedule of events.
Reservations: administracion@festivalgourmet.com.mx
Eating in Puerto Vallarta:
Puerto Vallarta’s gastronomic offer is so varied that it accounts for the tastes and palates of every visitor. During your stay, you can enjoy romantic hidden spots in charming streets, spectacular restaurants by world-renowned chefs, oceanfront trattorias and bistros, traditional Mexican restaurants, bookstores and cafés, and everything your palate craves to get to know the essence of this magical destination.
At the bottom of this page Take a look into our directory, and start tracing your culinary journey.
Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta
If you’re a serious food lover and want to go where the locals eat, then you’ll definitely want to check out Versalles, an up-and-coming residential neighborhood with some of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta.
Eat like a local in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a beach destination that has it all for any kind of trip. When we’re traveling, anywhere we go, food always plays an important part of our experiences and memories of that place. And Puerto Vallarta is no exception; there is delicious food for any kind of palate all around town. This destination is known for its great culinary offer, and is considered the second gastronomic capital in Mexico.
Mexican food is considered an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. What is one of the things that makes Mexican food so special? Not only is it considered special all over the world, but it is also loved by Mexicans, who enjoy and keep perfecting recipes every day. So, when visiting Puerto Vallarta, you can take a plunge into authentic local food and visit places where locals eat, and especially where they delight in typical Mexican food. The options are endless!
Barcelona Tapas http://barcelonatapas.net/
Food in Puerto Vallarta
Our tour starts at the iconic Malecon in downtown, where you can find food stands and vendors offering esquites, Mexican sorbets known as nieve de garrafa, fish on a stick, seasonal fruit like juicy mangoes with lime and chili, fresh ceviche, and local drinks like tejuino and agua de tuba, just to name a few. In the streets surrounding this area there are some hidden treasures where locals eat: traditional Mexican fondas, tacos and torta stands, local snacks and desserts, frozen treats like ice cream and ice pops made with exotic and delicious Mexican fruits.
Food in Puerto Vallarta
In the Romantic Zone there are many trendy and traditional restaurants, bars and microbreweries where both locals and tourists eat and hang out. Most of the places in that area are great, and the prices vary, so you can find a venue for every type of budget. Basilio Badillo is one of the main streets in this area, and there you can find delicious local bakeries, chocolateries, and all kinds of eateries. If you walk along its streets, close to the Church of Santa Cruz, there are delicious stands offering ceviche, fish tacos, fresh coconut water, as well as fresh delights like cucumber, jicama, and watermelon for a sunny day.
Food in Puerto Vallarta
If you’re staying at a hotel in the North Hotel Zone, you can visit the Versalles neighborhood, which is close by. This area has been expanding its culinary offer, and is becoming an excellent choice for both locals and tourists, as there are all kinds of great places. Versalles is a friendly and busy neighborhood, with easy access to local and flavorful restaurants, stands with amazing tacos al pastor, birria, gourmet hamburgers, sushi, Thai, Greek, Italian, steaks, trendy and intimate bars, among many other surprises. Check out our note on foodie areas in Puerto Vallarta to find out more. There are local tour operators that offer food tours, so you can relax, enjoy, and be sure to be at the best local eating spots in town.
Food in Puerto Vallarta
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can explore the local culinary delights found in the Los Sauces neighborhood, which is only 15 minutes away by car from downtown. The area’s main avenue is busy during the day with shops, hardware shops, and convenience stores. By night street stands come to life with delicious tacos, burritos, crepes, churros, sweet bread, tamales, esquites, hotdogs, burgers and some coffee shops.
Nearby is the famous area known as El Pitillal. In this area, many people that live close by visit its main plaza in the evenings to delight with the local food stands offering authentic antojitos mexicanos. Something you definitely must try if you just love typical Mexican food.
In front of the Maritime Terminal, there are two neighborhoods inhabited and visited by many locals, where you can enjoy delicious gastronomic options. One of them is Aramara, with a busy market during the day where you will find fresh fish and seafood to eat there or to go, and a couple of breakfast and lunch stands with traditional Mexican food. Facing the Aramara market, you will find La Aurora neighborhood, which bustles by day and night with stands selling fruit salads and juice in the morning, all kinds of delicious tacos, tortas and quesadillas, with an authentic local spirit.
As you can see, culinary delights in Puerto Vallarta can be found all around town, all of them welcoming you with a smile and offering amazing food to make your visit to this beach destination a memorable one. https://visitpuertovallarta.com/blog/eat-like-a-local-in-puerto-vallarta
reservation: https://festivalgourmet.com.mx/producto/grand-gourmet-village-the-great-opening-2023/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Festival.Gourmet.International
A constellation of the most innovative chefs and mixologists in Mexico, Latin America and Europe -but also from Michelin Stars, 50 Best and Top Chefs- come together annually at Nayarit Vallarta Gastronómica.
While in Puerto Vallarta you may try any of those popular and famous restaurants.
Barcelona Tapas http://barcelonatapas.net/
Cafe des Artistes https://cafedesartistes.com/
La Dolce Vita https://www.dolcevita.com.mx/
Trio http://www.triopv.com/en/
Gaby https://gabysrestaurant.com/
De Cantero https://www.facebook.com/DeCantaroPuertoVallarta
La Palapa https://www.lapalapapv.com/cuisine
El Dorado https://www.eldoradopvr.com/
La Posta https://www.lapostapv.com
River Cafe https://www.rivercafe.com.mx/
Joe Jack https://joejackspv.com/
Coco’s Kitchen https://www.cocoskitchenpv.net/
Mi Querencia https://miquerenciapv.com/
Blue Shrimp https://www.facebook.com/blueshrimp/
Los Muertos Brewery http://losmuertosbrewing.com/
Daiquiri Dick’s https://www.daiquiridicks.com/dinner
Si Senor https://sisenorgardenpv.com
Oscar https://restaurantoscars.com
Kaiser Maximilian http://kaisermaximilian.com
Andale https://andalesrestaurant.com
Pipi’s Direccion: C. Guadalupe Sanchez 804, Centro,
La Langosta Loca Malecon s/n esq, C. Fco. I. Madero, Emiliano Zapata,
Azafran https://azafranpv.com
Burros Bar Olas Altas 280, Zona Romontica, Emiliano Zapata,
Serrano’s Grill https://serranosgrillpv.com
A Page in The Sun https://apageinthesun.com
Cafe de Olla Basilio Badillo 168, Zona Rom�ntica, Emiliano Zapata,
Noroc http://norocpv.com
Langostinos Playa de los Muertos, Manuel M. Dieguez 109, Zona Romantica,
Planeta Vegeteriano http://www.planetavegetariano.com
Abulón Antojeria del Mar Hamburgo # 137 esquina con Palm Springs, Colonia Versalles,
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Souvenir from 2011 Festival Gourmet International
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