While the sun, sand and sea are the attraction, Puerto Vallarta’s wonderful dining scene also has its legions of admirers. The exceptional dining is a foodie’s dream. Seafood and regional Mexican fare reign, but restaurants and cuisines from all over the globe are represented.

Indulge in an abundance of dining options on your trip to Mexico, from haute cuisine venues to taco stalls. Enjoy fresh-caught fish or hot-off-the-griddle tortillas with the amazing backdrop of 300-degree bay views or while burying your toes in the sand. Puerto Vallarta’s casual eateries include streetside tacos stalls, neighborhood fondas, bowls of chili with pozole, and seafood-influenced Mexican food. Many beaches also have a palapa shanty selling fish fillets, snacks, soda, beer, and area specialties like pescado sarandeado (butterflied red snapper rubbed with salt and spices and grilled over a wood fire) and guachile (fiery hot ceviche salad).