RESTAURANTS
-WITHIN 10 MINUTES WALK:
FOOD PARK - various ethnic food trucks - outdoor tables - relaxed atmosphere
Main Rd, just south of La Isla Shopping Centre
JARDIN DEL SOL - basic middle of the road Mexican
Las Garzas just to north of PortoSanto in the IV Resorts Hotel
TACOS CANDORA - Tacos - unpretentious, inexpensive breakfast and lunch
Las Garzas across from Portosanto
ABBRACCIO - Italian - huge restaurant - outstanding inexpensive pizza and wine
Main Rd, where it intersects with road from Krystal Grand Hotel
OUTBACK - Burgers and Steak
Main Rd, next door to Abbraccio
PORFIRIO'S - Mexican
Main Rd, at Peninsula Centre
TIM HECTOR'S - Lunch, Coffee Cafe - can recommend the grilled cheese and the spinach/mushroom omellete. On Fridays 5-8pm there's live music in English, French and Spanish by Chales Diaz, a resident of PortoSanto - very entertaining.
Located near the entrance to the Chedraui supermarket.
ZEFERINO'S – Pizza – un-pretentious entrance that leads into a nice open-air courtyard. Really good pizzas. Recommend the Venecia.
Main Rd, just north of the Outback parking lot.
-RESTAURANTS IN VERSALLES
(a nearby residential area that is home to several very cool restaurants and cafes – a 30 minute walk, or 80 peso cab ride)
OPA BISTRO – Greek – small - authentic – recommend their Saganaki, Calamari, Prawns.
Website: Opa Bistro
Calle Francia No. 199
LAMARA – Seafood – open until 7pm – incredibly well-reviewed – recommend their Aguachile Fresa and Ceviche Tostadas.
Website: Lamara
Calle Hamburgo No. 108
MISCELANEA – Café – cool vibes - closes at 3pm – superb waffles and superb shakshuka.
Website: Miscelanea
Calle Milan No. 255
PUNTO MARISCOS – Seafood – closes 9pm – highly recommend the Atun (tuna) and the Camarones Ajillo (grilled garlic shrimp). Friendly service in a completely family-run restaurant.
Website: Punto Mariscos
Calle Francia No. 111
HOLA AREPAS – Venezuelan – open for lunch, except Saturdays when it is closed – recommend the Arepa (a gluten-free, white corn pocket bread), filled with ground beef, black beans, Manchego cheese, topped with creamy garlic sauce. Delicious.
Website: Hola Arepas
Calle Espana No 282
TONY'S BODEGA - Spanish Tapas and Wines - their tapas are simply excellent, especially the Camarones, Pinchos and Bruschetta. Try the Passion Fruit Margarita - it is a thing of beauty. We enjoyed the outdoor seating, attention to detail and superb service. Recommended without a doubt.
Website: La Bodega
Corner Hamburgo and Espana
OREGANO - Caribbean - superb oxtail stew, curries and rice bowls - one of my favourites.
Website: Oregano
Aldenaca 130
OLIVE – Greek – on 2 levels overlooking a pool – highly recommended. Probably a good idea to make a reservation. Call 322 146 8783
Website: Olive
Corner of Calle Havre and Calle Yugoslavia
ABULON ANTOJERIA - Seafood. Nice covered outdoor seating. Really good selection of seafoods. My Grilled Octopus was tender and tasty.
Website: Abulon
Calle Hamburgo 137, near Calle Palm Springs.
SONORITA - Tacos - specializing in tacos "Al Pastor" - very similar to shawarma, except the meat is pork. Huge selection, that also includes beef options. Casual, open until 2:00am. Very popular.
Website: Sonorita
Calle Espana 325, near Calle Hamburgo.
ZENIZAS - Bar and Grill - specializing in ribs, steaks, chops, sausage and burgers. The fries are simply fantastic, twice fried. Has an extensive bar, and some outdoor seating. The half-rack of ribs was pretty good. The restaurant is a bit too big for my liking, but was well-frequented for a mid-week.
Website: Zenizas
Calle Espana 302
FLORIOS - Argentinian/Italian - steaks and pasta. For a high-end culinary experience. Brilliant food, beautifully presented and served. A reservation is a must - use Whatsapp +52 322 222 1765. Can recommend the Filet Mignon, which is accompanied by a medley of superbly grilled vegetables.
Website: Florios
Calle Hamburgo 167
LA CIGALE - Classic French. Lovely courtyard, excellent service and great food. The perfect combination. For reservations use Whatsapp +52 322 470 6500 or eMail
Website: La Cigale
Corner of Calle Espana and Calle Roma
LA TOSCA TRATTORIA - Italian - absolutely worth visiting - a reservation is a good idea - phone 322 365 1509. I can recommend Risotto di Mare, which was superb, and really excellent value at 260 pesos. Also the Veal Piccata.
Website: La Tosca
Calle Espana 323, near Calle Hamburgo.
-RESTAURANTS IN THE MALECON ZONE:
VEGGITALIA - Italian - small, intimate - authentic
Calle Corona No.172
BARCELONA TAPAS - Spanish - for a special night out
Calle Matamoros
VALLARTA FOOD TOURS - see WALKS above.
-RESTAURANTS IN OLD TOWN
EL DORADO - seafood - literally on the beach in a magical setting - special occasion dining. Be ready to pay C$50 per person!
On the beach. Calle Pulpito No. 102
JERUSALEM EXPRESS - Falafel - vegan - hole in the wall - closes at 8pm
Calle Venustiano Carranza
-RESTAURANTS IN THE MARINA:
PEZ LIMON - Seafood - limited menu, but great prawns and spicy octopus
Marina boardwalk
LA TERAZZA - Italian - classic Italian with white tablecloths
Marina boardwalk
RINCON BUENOS AIRES - Argentinian - cool interior, good service - great steaks - prices similar to what you would pay in Canada for a good steak.
Marina boardwalk
SONORA GRILL - Steak - high end, full service - extensive menu.
At entrance to the Marina