Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Puerto Vallarta

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Puerto Vallarta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tintoque

4.9

4.9 (1965)

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Tintoque seeks to be a cultural link that expresses the gastronomic journey of the passage of the years in the bay, finding flavors and elements that mark each stage in the history of Puerto Vallarta. Here a different proposal of creative cuisine is presented based on the essence of regional recipes and ingredients, with the best product offered by the Mexican Pacific, materialized with the influence of the kitchens and trips that have marked the life of the Vallarta Chef Joel Ornelas; who transmits a signature cuisine that manages to be a true gastronomic experience for lovers of good food and all those who seek to refine their palate with unique experiences. The Culinaria Mexicana publishing house has awarded Tintoque for the seventh consecutive year as one of the 120 best restaurants in Mexico in its "Guide Mexico Gastronomico 2026".

Top review

LisaGold

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful meal! The setting on the patio at night is lovely, the Creek had running water and the lights in the trees were a very nice touch. We each had the tasting menu, and the dishes were absolutely delicious, beautiful, and very creative. The staff is amazing, they are very knowledgeable about the food that they are serving, and are very excited to have you try it. We will definitely be back again as soon as possible!!

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Semana de fiestas con Tintoque

Azafran

4.9

4.9 (595)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Modern European

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Azafrán es más que un restaurante, es una travesía culinaria extraordinaria que destaca por un servicio amable al estilo europeo. Haciendo honor a la especia que le da su nombre, Azafrán es sutil pero sofisticado, una experiencia única que, sin duda, debes comprobar con tus cinco sentidos. El chef ejecutivo Andreas Fischer pone sobre la mesa una propuesta gastronómica fresca, sustentable y refinada, utilizando solamente los mejores ingredientes locales para elaborar una mezcla vanguardista que combina platillos clásicos de la cocina de su mamá, la cocina innovadora del Mediterráneo y las refinadas técnicas culinarias europeas. Para que tu experiencia al paladar sea inolvidable, encontrarás el maridaje perfecto en una colección de vinos cuidadosamente seleccionada, incluyendo viñedos mexicanos emergentes, vinos orgánicos de Chile y selectas etiquetas de Francia e Italia. Te esperamos en Azafrán, un restaurante elegante, casual y acogedor ubicado en el corazón.

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Jason

Dined 2 days ago

From start to finish, a great meal! Thank you to Chef Andreas and Azafran!

NUMŌH

4.9

4.9 (182)

Mex$500 and over

Dining Bar

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

NUMŌH is the inverse name of "Homún" (our first restaurant name) which comes from combining "Ho", for home, and "mún", for common. A composition that reflects the philosophy of the place as a common space where everyone meets to enjoy delicious food, delicious drinks and a relaxed atmosphere that will make you live an exceptional dining experience.
Chef Mario Borja seeks through his "free cuisine" to express a culinary format that is based on the simple fact of cooking what we like to eat, without pretension, respecting the balance of flavors, the good execution of the technique and the fresh seasonal product.
The menu is composed of options with local seafood such as the Meunière catch of the day a, grilled prawns, tuna ceviche to fine cuts such as the NY and a wide variety of appetizers that will complement the table and the snack accompanying your favorite wine or cocktail. .

Top review

ScottGold

Dined on 14 Jul 2026

Always love everything about Numoh…service, food all excellent

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NUMŌH X TRÍO

La Leche Restaurante - Puerto Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (1502)

Mex$500 and over

Global, International

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

This 31 December, see in the New Year in true La Leche style.
Contact us directly to book!

US. TOGETHER, WE ARE LA LECHE:

We love to reinterpret culinary tradition in an irreverent way, making the most of local produce to reinvent the menu, turning La Leche into a fun, delicious and extraordinary place to socialise.

Each of us brings a certain essence that makes this cuisine special and unique.
Our cornerstones: surprise, contrast, distinction, fun and exquisite flavour.

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Jesse

Dined on 15 Oct 2026

Great food and service! The ambience was amazing! 😍

Yeo Nuevo Vallarta

4.8

4.8 (439)

Mex$500 and over

Japanese

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

El nuevo concepto gastronómico de YEO está centrado en la técnica ancestral de la cocina japonesa (Robatayaki) que se basa en cocinar en parrilla a las brasas. Un concepto que llega a Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit para llevar la cocina japonesa al más alto nivel. Yeo Punto Novo ofrece un carta con productos premium como carne calidad Wagyu, King Crab y muchos otros más. Ven a descubrir con nosotros la mejor cocina japonesa de todo Bahía de Banderas.

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TaboGold

Dined 2 days ago

Once again, amazing dinner experience with the family. Our favorite sushi in Mexico! We had the Cho and O toro, Wagyu table seared and our other favorite dishes. If you are craving sushi while you’re in Vallarta, this place is it! You won’t be disappointed.

Yeo Zona Romántica

4.8

4.8 (164)

Mex$500 and over

Japanese

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

El nuevo concepto gastronómico de YEO® incorpora una de las técnica ancestrales tradicionales de la cocina japonesa; Robatayaki, que emplea la parrilla a las brasas para cocinar carnes y pescados. Una experiencia que llega a Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit para llevar la cocina japonesa al más alto nivel. Grupo Yeo® se ha posicionado como el grupo de los mejores restaurantes de comida japonesa en la bahía. Ahora inaugurando un nuevo restaurante en una de las zonas predilectas de la ciudad.

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Dined on 22 Aug 2026

delightful experience, food best I’ve tasted so far in PV. They missed one order but my tea was brewed with loose tea leaves not bags served in a proper teapot

Restaurante Icu

4.7

4.7 (390)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Contemporary Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

ICÚ is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, where Chef Mauricio Leal creates seasonal menus inspired by local ingredients and his personal vision of Mexican cuisine. Proudly recognized with a Bib Gourmand by the MICHELIN Guide 2026

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Bobby

Dined 3 days ago

Tasting menu with wine pairing was very good. Restaurant was at capacity and the service was very attentive

The Courtyard at The Tryst

4.7

4.7 (107)

Mex$ 300 and under

Mexican

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

The Courtyard at The Tryst is coming soon! Step into the heart of indulgence, where breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offer an irresistible mix of international flavors with a local twist. Every Sunday, our legendary Drag Brunch serves up bottomless mimosas with a side of sass. Dine al fresco in a lush garden that’s as sexy as the menu.

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Clint

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and the drag show was great. The staff are super friendly. If you are gluten free/celiac they will definitely look after you.

Cristina Vallarta

4.7

4.7 (295)

Mex$310 to Mex$500

Breakfast

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

CRISTINA, the new Alme Group restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, is inspired by the recipes of the beloved maternal grandmother of the Altamirano family. Located in Plaza Nima Bay MARINA, it stands out for being the first establishment of the group to offer a delicious breakfast, ideal for those looking to enjoy a special morning in the company of their loved ones. Here, you will find a homemade bakery corner that exhibits an exquisite selection of desserts and breads, a sample of tradition and quality that characterizes all the Alme Group restaurants. The menu is a culinary journey that fuses the best of Italian-Argentine and international influences with the richness of Mexican cuisine. From classic dishes to innovative proposals, each option is carefully designed to satisfy the most demanding palates. Whether you are looking for a traditional breakfast or a unique gastronomic experience, you will always find the perfect dish for every occasion.

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PenelopeGold

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful dinner with the family. Exceptional service from Luis Villegas and Edgar Burma. The tuna tartar and tacos were a standout. Along with the cocktails. Great ambiance. Do not miss this restaurant in the Marina. We will be back.

Mar Y Vino

4.6

4.6 (1528)

Mex$500 and over

Seafood

Puerto Vallarta

About the restaurant

Mar y Vino, a unique architecture concept facing the sea, where culinary art meets scenic beauty creating an incomparable experience, strategically located to offer impressive panoramic views of the sea while enjoying exceptional food. The architecture of the place has been meticulously designed to blend with the environment, creating an environment that combines modernity with natural elements, creating a mirror of water, which blends with the blue of the ocean. Our dishes are created to highlight the gastronomy of Puerto Vallarta, with fresh and top quality ingredients, carefully selected to guarantee a culinary experience of excellence and to complement this unique concept, we offer a wide range of wines and classic cocktails, even signature cocktails. Created with a base of wine, each drink is a masterpiece, designed to delight the palate and stimulate the senses.

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Raymond

Dined 5 days ago

Truly a unique experience, staff and restaurant management checked in during our visit. Very romantic place.

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