HIDEAWAY RESTAURANTS OFFER FUN AND FOOD

from Puerto Vallarta's Restaurant Scene - 2022 Gastro Guide

by Out and About Puerto Vallarta - LGBTQ Puerto Vallarta Magazine

ASIAN RESTAURANTS FUSE MEXICAN CULTURE WITH ASIAN FLAVOR

CALMATE CAFE

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

MI CAFE COFFEE SHOP

By Salvador Dominguez

WE LOVE TO DISCOVER NEW AND NOT SO NEW PLACES TO RECOMMEND TO YOU. PUERTO VALLARTA HAS SO MANY SMALL STREETS AND AREAS OF TOWN THAT MANY VISITORS (AND LOCALS) ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH. So we took on the task of listing these little-known gems, offering you some new “off the beaten path” restaurants to visit

CALMATE CAFE One place we love is Calmate Café. It has a cool and relaxed atmosphere, and delicious dishes. They have a great breakfast, brunch and lunch with coffee, artisanal loose leaf teas, matcha and chai. The open kitchen concept allows you to watch the kitchen at work, and as time permits, the Chef will visit with guests, allowing you to enjoy the gastro experience to its fullest.

The entire menu is wonderful - but especially the omelet with bacon and cheese accompanied by a spotted coffee. For dessert we suggest the masala chai latte ice cream.

They serve coffee either hot or iced and have options of almond or coconut milk. The products are extremely fresh. They have good music, plus their service is the best

. Be sure to bring cash because they don't accept credit cards. An undiscovered place in Downtown Vallarta that will surely become one of your favorites.

HONDURAS 118, CENTRO

MI CAFE COFFEE SHOP Mi Cafe, located in the heart of the Zona Romantica, this discreet restaurant is a real gem.

It has an industrial factory style decor with high ceilings, relaxed atmosphere - informal but with all the style. In addition, the kitchen is in-sight, so from the moment you arrive you can watch their delicious dishes being made. accompanied by a good coffee. The French bread is a must - but be prepared - the bread is large and will satisfy your palate.

Mi Cafe has a personalized service and delicious options that will help you enjoy it to the fullest. The combination of national and foreign flavors is the best. It is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., so it specializes in breakfast and lunch. Cash only.

FRANCISCO I. MADERO 505

THERAPY BAR

LA CREMA TAMALES Y ATOLE Within the Versalles neighborhood, a neighborhood quickly growing with great gastronomic options, you will find La Creama Tamales y Atole.

La Crema specializes only in classic tamales, a 100 percent Mexican dish. You can find them salty or sweet. You’ll find your favorites - including green chicken tamales, and the red mole tamales. But you may want to try something new, like the sweet tamales including pineapple or raisin tamales. Tamales are traditionally accompanied with El Atole, a hot, thick drink with a very sweet flavor.

Also on their small menu you can find chocolate, vanilla and strawberry milkshakes and frappes.

La Crema offers you the unique and traditional Mexican flavor that is a favorite of many.

RAFAEL OZUNA 123, VERSALLES

LA CREMA TAMALES Y ATOLE

THERAPY BAR While it isn’t exactly hidden or a secret, this new bar on PV’s nightlife scene offers some fantastic food. It’s a surprise because you don’t expect this type of food in a bar.

With everything from Sushi (Wednesdays are buy one get one free sushi), personal pizzas, coconut shrimp, crab sliders and of course tacos.

Some of these dishes will leave you wanting more, and the bar anticipates offering brunch during the high season.

BASILIO BADILLO, 283, EMILIANO ZAPATA

ARRIBA RESTAURANT BAR

THE TOP SKY BAR

ARRIBA RESTAURANT BAR In Spanish, “Arriba '' means up! And that’s where you will find this restaurant bar - up one flight of stairs just above Apache’s bar on Olas Altas.

You’ll see the brightly painted doorway. If you are craving “American” style food, this is your place. With food from a classic American breakfast to more adventurous Mexican dishes (including our favorite Coconut shrimp), you’ll be able to find what you’re hungry for at Arriba, just look up.

OLAS ALTAS 443 A, EMILIANO ZAPATA TOP SKY BAR Offering not only amazing views, this off the beaten path restaurant and bar has an extensive menu and offers an extraordinary culinary experience. Under the direction of Chef Noé Rodriguéo, you will enjoy his signature cuisine, merging flavors, mischief and great gastronomic cultures in one place, where you can try dishes with Mexican, Japanese influences and Italian.

The Sibarita privilege is a favorite dish with customers, Teres major beef steak, roasted pores with parmesan cheese, purple cabbage puree and pasilla chili with mezcal.

"Te pondré los ojos en blanco '' is an expression that left us after tasting this signature dish, Grilled Shrimp Tacos with pork belly, black Zapote emulsion, mashed avocado and braised cabbage.

Tacos de Sirena is one of the favorite dishes of the house, where Mexican and Japanese culture come together to create an authentic dish, Tuna pastor with tapioca, avocado, roasted pineapple and a touch of roasted habanero chili.

Sunday Drag Brunch is also a fun and extravagant experience. Each Sunday Dj Danny Sanchez, Italia Limantour and a special Drag guest of the weekend, bring a show that will keep your vibrations high and the unexpected can happen. Guests can enjoy an extensive menu of drinks, mimosas and breakfast dishes with Mexican and American options. There is also a special station where Chef Noé personally cooks for you.

LOCATED ON THE ROOF OF THE ALMAR RESORT AMAPAS 380, EMILIANO ZAPATA

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By Jerry Jones

ARMANDO ÁLAN VÁZQUEZ (CHEF) AND IVAN GARCIA ARE MAKING SWEET MOMENTS WITH LOVE FROM THEIR SMALL AND HUMBLE PASTRY SHOP THAT RECENTLY OPENED.

Prices for most of the individual baked goods run from $45 to $65 pesos each. Larger cakes and other items are priced per order since each are custom made based on customer wants and needs. But they do have some cakes available at the store with prices starting around $480 pesos. Postrería Madero, C. Fco. I. Madero 294 in Zona Romantica, opened on July 15, 2022, and is open everyday except Monday, from 3 to 10 p.m.

Álan and Ivan are engaged, a moment that coincided with the decision to open the bakery. Ivan said when they first started dating he remembers telling Álan that he would only marry someone if they could share the fun of building something together - be it a house or even a new business.

“Those words have come back now,” he said with a laugh. “After two years of living together, the location of the bakery came available. And then we got engaged.”

From Love Comes a New Bakery and Engagement

POSTRERÍA MADERO MAKES SWEET MOMENTS WITH LOVE

ABOUT ÁLAN VÁZQUEZ: Álan arrived in Puerto Vallarta in 2010 with the intention of learning gastronomy. He graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico de Vallarta in gastronomy. From there he worked with Bocados, a local catering company. After 10 years there, Bocados opened a restaurant under the same name, and he became the head chef, managing a team of six people.

“I have been baking now for more than 10 years,” Álan said. “My passion for baking was developed when I started working at Bocadoes. I knew I had found my perfect career. I especially love to make special cakes come to life with fondant.” ABOUT IVAN GARCIA: Ivan has lived in PV from 2004 to 2010, and from 2020 to present. He graduated from UdeG University studying tourism management. While he has lived in different cities in Mexico, he has worked mostly for the Vidanta Group, focusing on customer service. Most recently he managed the travel agency of Regina Los Cabos Club. But his love for PV brought him back, where he managed the travel agency of Grand Velas Nuevo Vallarta.

C. FCO. I. MADERO 294, ZONA ROMÁNTICA, EMILIANO ZAPATA

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