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Burrata and Tuna at Tintoque. Photo Credit: Meagan Drillinger
If you re heading to Puerto Vallarta and plan to eat exclusively on the beach, you re doing it wrong. Granted, Puerto Vallarta has many memorable dining locations along its sandy shoreline, but if you want to discover what s really cooking in its kitchens, head inland.
Foodie stories about Mexico are not new, especially when we re talking about Puerto Vallarta. The city is home to restaurants that have topped the charts for years Cafe des Artistes, anyone? And it isn t just haute cuisine. Puerto Vallarta scores major points for its street food and beach eats, as well.
Beyond the Beach: Mexico’s Many Charms
We’re only a few minutes from the heart of town, just a short car ride south, down the flowing arteries of one of the world’s largest cities. But here? Everything feels like a village. The sidewalks are shaded by palm trees, the fronds swaying almost silently in the breeze. The stone houses lining the streets, once home to the country’s elite, are now studios, galleries, and museums. Rounding the corner on a cobblestone lane, I find a hidden plaza. A fountain flows in the middle, locals all around, sitting on benches and reading books and enjoying this oasis in the middle of a sprawling megalopolis.