Food & Drink

1. Barcelona Tapas

Spanish tapas and a stunning view of the bay. Yes, it's a lot of stairs — totally worth it.

2. La Palapa

Los Muertos beach icon since 1959. Dine with your toes in the sand and tiki torches at sunset.

3. Café des Artistes

Chef Thierry Blouet's fine dining masterpiece. French–Mexican fusion in a magical garden.

4. Vista Grill

Panoramic terrace with the best night view of the bay. Built for celebrations.

5. El Arrayán

Traditional Mexican cuisine with recipes from across the country. Colorful, authentic atmosphere.

6. Hacienda San Ángel Gourmet

One of Vallarta's most romantic spots. Rooftop with a direct view of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

7. La Leche

Cutting-edge creative cuisine. Menu changes daily based on the chef's inspiration and market finds.

8. Tintoque

Contemporary Mexican cuisine on the Cuale river. Local ingredients, surprising flavor combinations.

9. Joe Jack's Fish Shack

Fresh seafood in a casual setting. Award-winning fish tacos and generous margaritas.

10. Café de Olla

Authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch at affordable prices. A locals' favorite for years.

Pescado Zarandeado

Whole fish butterflied open and grilled over wood with a local marinade. The signature dish of the Nayarit coast.

Smoked Marlin Tacos

A Vallarta tradition. Smoked marlin with chili, spices and lime in a flour tortilla.

Birria

Slow-cooked beef in a chili broth. Eat it as a taco, quesabirria, or sip the consommé. Perfect hangover cure.

Ceviche Vallartense

Fish or shrimp cured in lime with cucumber, avocado and chili. Served on tostadas.

Aguachile

Raw shrimp in serrano chili sauce, lime and cilantro. Spicy and unforgettable.

Raicilla

Artisanal agave spirit from the Sierra of Jalisco. Mezcal's cousin, unique to this region.

Yelapa Pie

Homemade coconut, chocolate or pecan pie sold on the beach by local women. A legend.

Tuba

Refreshing coconut palm drink — fresh and slightly sweet. Sold along the Malecón.

Shrimp Quesadillas

Corn tortilla with Oaxaca cheese and garlic shrimp. A classic beachside snack.

Elotes & Esquites

Corn with mayo, cheese, chili and lime. On the cob (elote) or in a cup (esquite).

Tejuino

Fermented corn drink with piloncillo, lime, and lime sorbet. A Jalisco signature.

Cold Coconut & Chili Mango

Fresh-cracked coconut, or green mango with lime, chili and salt. The perfect beach snack.