YEO Cocina Japonesa: The Taste of Tokyo in the Bay of Banderas
One of the great things about living in Puerto Vallarta is the food scene. Sure, you have taco stands and innovative and modern takes on Mexican cuisine, but you can also find top-notch offerings from just about any country around the globe. Yeo Cocina Japonesa brings the taste of Japan to Vallarta with three locations – Zona Romantica, Fluvial, and Nuevo Nayarit.
El Eden: An Organic Farm with a Stunning Restaurant in Mezcales
I knew I had moved to Paradise when I arrived 12 years ago. …It was when I discovered El Eden that I knew for certain I’m still in Paradise! El Eden is an organic farm with a stunning restaurant attached to it.
El Barracuda Restaurant: A Vallarta Classic Since 2007
Located on Playa Camarones in the Cinco de Diciembre neighborhood sits an unassuming beach restaurant that serves some of the best seafood Mercadito Style. El Barracuda restaurant is always our first visit when we come back to our México home. Open seven days a week from 2 to 10, El Barracuda is perfect for lunch, dinner or an afternoon snack. Make sure to stop in next door to El Solar to grab a sunset cocktail as a DJ provides twilight vibes to cap off another epic day in Vallarta.
Joe Jack’s Fish Shack: A Cali-Style Restaurant in the Heart of the Romantic Zone
The restauranteur Joe Jack ran successful eateries in California for years before opening Joe Jack’s Fish Shack on Basilio Badillo. His years of experience are clearly on display at this local favorite. From the friendly and efficient team to the beautiful rooftop terrace, Joe Jack’s is the perfect place for lunch or dinner.
Mesón Ibérico: A Taste of Spain in the Heart of Marina Vallarta
There’s a new restaurant in the Marina which we had the pleasure of dining there last week for lunch. Mesón Ibérico is located next door to the historic lighthouse on Marina Vallarta promenade.
Zumo Makes an Impressive Debut in the Heart of the Romantic Zone
On a recent evening, we visited Zumo, a new restaurant by chef Oscar Josue Ponce Pérez. It’s been getting great reviews and has a sister restaurant in San Miguel de Allende. Zumo is in the heart of the Romantic Zone, on Pulpito 142 to be exact.