Where to Eat in Puerto Vallarta

From ocean-view fine dining to legendary street tacos — all a short walk away

One of the great pleasures of staying at Villa Casa Aliona is being walkable to Zona Romántica — Puerto Vallarta's culinary heart. Within 15 minutes on foot you can go from toes-in-sand tacos to tasting menus with Bay views. Here's where to eat, across every mood and budget.

El Dorado Restaurant

Beachfront · Modern Mexican · Sunset views

Right on Los Muertos Beach, with tables literally on the sand. Seafood-forward contemporary Mexican menu, impressive cocktails, and live music most evenings. The place to go when guests arrive and you want to wow them on night one. Reserve ahead for dinner.

ICÚ Restaurant

Zona Romántica · Fine dining · Mexican tasting menu

Voted one of the best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta by multiple publications. The 5 or 9-course tasting menu celebrates Mexican culinary heritage in unexpected ways, paired with an entirely Mexican wine list. A must for serious food lovers.

Mar y Vino

Zona Romántica · Oceanfront · Feet-in-water dining

You dine with your feet in a shallow pool overlooking Los Muertos Pier and the bay. Servers take your shoes on arrival. Ideal for lunch in the heat — arrive for the soft-shell crab tacos and a wine cocktail as the breeze rolls in.

Pancho's Takos

Zona Romántica · Street taco · Evenings only

The cab driver's recommendation since forever. Opens evenings only, specializes in tacos al pastor, usually has a line along the sidewalk, and runs out by 10pm. Get there early, order mostly pastor, don't skip the guacamole.

Marisma Fish Tacos

Zona Romántica · Seafood stand · Lunch only

Some of the best-valued eating in PV. Enormous fish and shrimp tacos on fresh tortillas, plus a legendary spicy squid tostada. Open 10am–6pm daily. Popular with locals and food tour operators alike — go for lunch.

Makal Restaurant

Zona Romántica · Contemporary Mexican · Award-winning

A slightly under-the-radar