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This is only about 20% (just the basics) OF THE INFO IN
"VICKI SKINNER'S DOIN IT RIGHT-IN PUERTO VALLARTA GUIDE"
Vicki's Guide has phone numbers, web sites, hours, MUCH MORE details, "Restaurants By Types" section (makes it easy to find a restaurant when you have that craving!) &166+ restaurants (here only 112 are shown with VERY limited info)

One of the MANY free perks for Doin It Right accommodations clients.

General Information:

Many restaurants listed are on Basilio Badillo - "Restaurant Row" &/or in the "Playa del Sol, South of Rio Cuale, Old Town, "SouthSide," Playa los Muertos Beach (& the latest name - "Zona Romantica") area since that's the area I LOVE the most as you have a great mix of Nationals/locals & tourists!

PLEASE TIP & TREAT EVERYONE WELL!! (especially service workers) as min. wage is under $4 PER DAY!

Dining Hints: If there's only a brief description or no personal comment they're places I have yet to experience personally. Many other comments/descriptions are from the over 3,000 people I've sent to Vallarta!

Those marked are a few of my favorites that I've experienced or have received feedback from others.

I LOVE the Cheese Pie you can buy off a lady on the beach or in restaurants sometimes (THE best I've found so far was in Yelapa!)!

If you're used to ordering your meats "medium-rare" you may want to order them AT LEAST Medium as I found medium-rare often means Steak Tartar! Why ANYONE would want to do an All-inclusive hotel package in Vallarta is beyond me when you literally have World Class dining at a fraction of the cost (full meals from $3-$10 on average!).

Montezuma's Revenge

WATER IN PUERTO VALLARTA - The water in Vallarta is one of the BEST in Mexico (even better than many cities in the States) but water is only as good as the pipes it goes through. Would I drink the water from most taps - darlins - I lived in San Francisco for 17 years & now I'm in San Diego & I have drank tap water in over 20 years!!! You can get bottled water everywhere & most restaurants & many properties have filters. I've never had a problem with the ice, salads or fruit but remember - if you think you're going to get Montezumas Revenge - guess what you'll get!! The mind is a VERY powerful tool!!!

If you choose to eat at street taco stands (I especially LOVE eating at the Palapas on the beach at Boca Tomatlan with really low prices & really fresh seafood ($4-$5 for whole fish, rice & beans!) here are some helpful hints (note that you must feel comfortable doing this as we create what we think) - #1 - make sure that at least 2 people are working there - 1 handling only money, the other only food, or #2 - if there's just 1 worker they use & immediately throw out disposable gloves to handle the $$. "Montezuma's Revenge" is often really what I call the "Toooo Much Syndrome" - too much drinking, partying, foods different to your system, sun, not enough sleep++.

MR is a bacterial infection which obviously travels well on money & from not washing your hands often (take lots of those little towelettes or better & stronger than those - a bottle of the waterless hand sanitizer (Purell is a main brand though most stores generic brand have the same ingredients) with germaciders (they claim to kill germs within 15 seconds).

Another thing is to DRINK LOTS OF FLUIDS (not just the alcoholic types!!!) as it's easy to become dehydrated & the symtons of dehydration can be VERY similar to MR!!!! Because of the way I run all the time & don't always stop to eat let alone drink I've been there where even weeks later my stomach ain't the same! Hon - believe you me - you'd know if you got the real thing!

ESPECIALLY stay away from shell fish during rainy seasons).

Prices and Policies:

Hours/prices subject to change & some places close during summer. ALWAYS double check your bill (smart thing to do even in your own town!). Prices listed below are an average range/per person - not including drinks (prices have increased recently as the peso's doing better).

All restaurants mentioned below treat EVERYONE with equal respect (some popular SouthSide restaurants are not listed here as they have requested not to be associated with a list of GF businesses [though they'll gladly take your money] or people in the community have not been treated well there. It's important to respect yourself & to put your money into businesses that respect EVERYONE as an equal human being, not something to just make money from).

Codes:

Identifying different type style:

"VP's" = Vic's Pic's" - Vicki's SUPER FAVORITES!!!

All UPPER CASE & UNDERLINED = Our Favs

All UPPER CASE = Special

Just upper/lower case = either restaurants that we haven't checked out personally yet or don't leave as strong an impression (honey, having lived in San Francisco for over 17 years & hanging out with gay guys over 25 years & being a "big gal!" - I KNOW my food!).

a/c air conditioning

cc credit cards (v=Visa, mc=MasterCard, ae=American Express)

alfresco outside/open air dining

p pesos

Location/Neighborhood:

OT/SS Old Town/SouthSide (South of Rio Cuale/Muertos)

DT/Centro Downtown (north of Rio Cuale)

GG Gringo Gulch

HZ Hotel Zone

VICKI SKINNER'S RESTAURANT GUIDE
As with all info provided here, I'm only sharing info - NOT recommending. I welcome your comments/additions. PLEASE tell all businesses you patronize you found them in Vicki Skinner's Doin It Right-in Puerto Vallarta Guide

ENJOY THE WORLD-CLASS DINING VALLARTA OFFERS! IT'S TRULY A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!

Vicki and her special friends at Andreas y Gato

The Eats:

Restaurant Address Description

ABADIO BASSO Hidalgo 224 @ Libertad-DT/Centro Stuffed chilies, quiet & very intimate/romantic! CHARMING! Live classical & guitar music, wine bar.

ADOBE CAFE Basilo Badillo 252-OT/SS
(http://www.
adobecafe.com.mx) CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER
We REALLY enjoyed our meal here & they have a new menu!!! Chicken, beef & gourmet MX dishes. cc, a/c, ALFRESCO. 6-11pm, closed Tu & Aug-Sept. Hi to Rodolfo & Marcos!

Agro Gourmet Basilo Badillo 222- OT/SS Natural/organic/farm fresh foods, gourmet store & catering (take-out) & vegetarian pizza.

ANDREAS y GATO
Ignacio Vallarta 230-OT/SS
(see picture above of Vicki with the owners of AyG & friends!) Mediterranean cuisine - Many of my clients have gone back at least once & said it was their favorite & they have reasonable prices!! I LOVED it & the guys that own it are greataa (had a successful club/restaurant in Mexico City!) & the waiters are adorable!! Hi to Felix ("Gato") & Andreas! a/c, cc. Mon-Wed 6-11pm, Th-Sat 6pm-mid. Closed Sun & Aug-Oct (summer 7-11pm).

Archie's Wok Francisco Rodriguez 130 @ Muertos Pier-OT/SS (www.hypermex.com/
htmlads/wok.htm)
Thai, Filipino & Chinese. John Houston's ex-personal chef started it - now run by his wife, Cindy. A hidden oasis. Classical music Wed-Sat 2-11pm. Mon-Sat. Closed Sun & Sept. cc

ASADEROS Basilio Badillo-OT/SS (next to Fajita Republic, one block west of Adobe & also in Pitillal, where many locals live) ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Steak, chicken, bbq ribs (REALLY GOOD!), chorizo, chips/salsa & cactus salsa, handmade tortillas, beans, quesadilla, taco with fried beans!!! BIG sangrias for 25 pesos. A more economic version of Brasil-Popular with locals & tourists alike! Hi to Ceasar & Jada. CHEAP!! ONLY 60 PESOS!!! 2-11pm

BAKERY/SWEETS/
CAKES - Pasteleria Los Chatos
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Pasteleria Yarita Francisco Villa 359

Basilio badillo 244-OT/SS THE BEST BAKERY IN TOWN with wonderful carrot cake & Tres Leche cake & they DELIVER!! (thanx Angela!)

A new bakery with cakes that can feed 40 for around 150 pesos, feed up to 4 people - 50 pesos

Balam Basilio Badillo 425 OT/SS (1 block East of CMQ Hospital) Seafood, owner a former fisherman & oyster diver! Casual dining, fried calamari, red snapper & fish soup. cc. Noon-Mid.

BARRA 2000 Morelos 586 at Aldama/Corona-DT/
Centro Café, Bar, Fine Deli & Art Gallery. Mon-Sat 9am-10pm. Hi to Eduardo

Bavaria Lazaro Cardenas 454-OT/SS German food (spatzle!!)

BOMBO'S Corona 327 @ Matamorous-DT/Centro Very upscale gourmet dining with wonderful bay views, table side cooking, one of best upscale seafood International restaurants. Take a cab there! Reservations often necessary. 4pm to Mid. $$$$. Hi to Roberto.

Brasil
Venustiano Carranza 210-OT/SS Great/FUN! Brazilian barbecue/Steaks/Beef - All-You-Can-Eat! They walk around with skewers of 12 different meats & shave it off! Large portions of veggies, soup, 2 salads, rice for 110 pesos! 2-11pm.

Buenos Aires Olas Altas 507 @ Rodolfo Gomez-OT/SS Argentinean - steaks (U.S. meat), pasta, alfresco. 5-11pm, closed Tues. a/c, cc.

Cafe de Olla Basilio Badillo 168-OT/SS Ain't so cheap anymore (though people line up still thinking it is), NY Steak, Mexican, a/c.

CAFE DE ARTISTES
Guadalupe Sanchez 740/Leona Vicario-DT/Centro
www.cafedesartistes.
com World class dining & now a 5 Diamond Award of Excellence recipient from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences!!! & one of Puerto Vallarta's best & most famous!!! Great decor with Mexican touches added to a French kitchen (great soups!)!! Live contemporary classical music, large menu (200+ items). Unique atmosphere. Dine in or alfresco. GREAT presentation!!! (previous recipients are Ritz Carlton/SF, Crillon/Paris, Peninsula/Hong Kong). Popular, so reservations are HIGHLY suggested. Also, waiter Agustin Pina Rendon received a scholarshp from Casa Beard/Vatel club de Chefs to attend the Hotel School of Lausana, Switzerland! I MISS their breakfasts/lunches as you could get the same FABULOUS presentation for sooooooo inexpensive!!! $$$$ 6-11:30pm. cc.

Cafe Frankfurt Basilio Badillo 300-OT/SS Breakfast Buffet $4.50, German, open-air beer garden, alfresco. Make sure to ask for Patricio's table & say hi from Boana's Vicki!

Café Lido Big pink building @ Pino Suarez (across from Fajita Republic) Light meals & THE most decadent desserts. Rita (thanx Angela).

CAFE PRIMITIVO in Boca de Tomatlan (a wonderful/quaint fishing village about 30 minutes by bus south of Puerto Vallarta where you can pick up a panga or water taxi to Yelapa or many of the places south!) Enjoy good native food, wonderful sunsets & a friendly pet coatimundi hostess named Dolly!! Hi to Carlos & Bayo (if he came back). 10am-10pm - BOCA

Carisma
Basilio Badillo 273-OT/SS New manager since I was las there so not positive if all this is still true but it was one of THE BEST Caesar Salad's I've ever had & it's prepared right in front of you as is the Flambé Coffee!! Italian with homemade pasta & seafood. We love the upstairs open balcony dining area (look over the street below!) & there's even a more romantic secluded table for 2 if celebrating something special! A new courtyard & a garden & pond! a/c in upstairs interior. Hi to Dale. 5pm-Mid.

Carmen & Peter's Cart Corner of Olas Atlas & Dieguez (just west of OA/SS) Typical but really good cart food (quesadillas, burritos) with cheese, pork, chicken & carne asada. Cheap & GOOD!! Only open in the pm.

CHAVAS Lazarro Cardenas (across of the Iguana Center where they do Fiesta Mexicana) GOOG, real Mexican food!! Specialities - Chicken Chipolte, 58 pesos; Fish Filet, 62 pesos. Alfresco on 2nd floor, cc, 5-11pm (thanx Diane!)

Cheese Burgers in Paradise Malecon 740-DT/Centro The Hawwaian chain, VERY touristy, Fun live 70's music, good/huge burgers (though expensive for Mexico - $7+ for a burger), views!

Chef Roger Agustin Rodriguez 267-DT/Centro International & Swiss specialities, alfresco on balcony or inside with its unique decor & great ambiance at the entrance to Old Town. cc $17-$30. 6-11pm. Closed Aug/Sept.

Chez Elena Matamoros 520-DT/Centro
www.cuatrovientos.
com Hillside downtown (take a taxi - near Bombo's), this garden restaurant offers alfresco/patiodining with everything from Mexican dishes from various regions, seafood to international & vegeterian, at affordable prices & VERY fresh. Check out their rooftop bar "El Nido" (The Nest) with SPECTACULAR sunset views & make sure to order the "Green Flash" drink! Hi to Gloria (she's been there since '56)! 6-11pm Closed Aug1-Oct15. Gloria hosts a GREAT New Years Party every year that's fun & reasonably priced!!!!!

Chianti Olas Atlas 509/Redolfo Gomez-OT/SS Italian.

CHILE'S
Pulpito 122-OT/SS GOOD whole chickens (39 pesos), flame broiled burgers (big) & sandwiches (32 pesos), hot dogs (19 pesos). Driinks 7 pesos, beers 10-15 pesos. Big patio available for parties. Hi to Hank & Conrad! Closed June to mid-Oct-ish. 11am-6pm.

CHOCO BANANA
Amapas 147 (behind El Dora-OT/SS GREAT Breakfast for on the go! A bowl of fresh fruit with granola & yogurt for around $3!! Bagels & GREAT coffee!! WONDERFUL chocolate Banana's & other fruit!!!!! (one of the first stops I make when I get into town!!!). Not sure if she's still selling the "Eroticas" - a refreshing frozen banana with a strawberry on the tip & 2 on either sides on the bottom, dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with coconut at the bottom & shaped like it sounds!!! Uhmmm good & refreshing (rumor has it she was banned from selling them). A BIG HUG & HI to Tracy & her precious Andreas & Xochitl ("Sochi") & say how Vicki raves about them!! 9am-8pm-ish.

Churro man Corner of Aguacate & Carranza to the side of the Santa Cruz church-DT/Centro 6 churros (handmade long deep-fried donutee things) for 25 pesos!! He might only be there in the evening.

Coconut Man Just after you cross the Lower/South-bound Bridge take a left at the 2nd street-DT/Centro He has the BEST Coconut drinks in town!!!

COFFEE HOUSES
(I'm shocked no one's opened a Starbucks-they'll make a mint!!)

Net House Cyber Cafe

Ignacio Vallarta 232-OT/SS 7am-2am, Cafe, cyber cafe/computers, WONDERFUL homemade desserts (GREAT apple pie!!), sandwiches, favorite hang-out for locals & tourists alike!

Big Kahuna
Basilio Badillo 162-OT/SS Bagels, coffees

Cafe.com Olas Atlas 250-
OT/SS Cafe, bar, cyber cafe/computers, alfresco, sandwiches, salads & desserts

Page in the Sun Olas Atlas 299 New/used English bookstore. 7:30am-11:30pm.

Senior Books Olas Atlas 490-
OT/SS New & used books in English, cafe & restaurant. 8am-11:30pm

Viva Café Coffee Lazaro Cardenas 292-OT/SS Coffee, bagels, a cool coffee café ambiance! Hi to Sonny! 8am-11pm.

Cuale Paraiso After Buenos Aires Neighborhood-just before Paso Ancho "PA" bus turn-around SPECIAL!! Ask for a table on the sand on the banks of the river

Daquiri Dick's Olas Altas 314-OT/SS
Beachfront at Playa Dorada condos on Muertos Beach California-ish/gourmet-ish menu! Live music (harp/flulte/guitar) Sun. noon-3pm. cc. May-Aug 11am -10:30pm (closed Wed. Value season).

de Santos Morelos 651-DT/Centro An upscale Italian restaurant with great seafood, & a hip, slick, cool decor that looks like some trendy San Francisco place. Moderate prices. Reservations a must in season (thanx Art/Dale!)

Deli Cioso Hidalgo 536/Corona-DDT/Centro Fresh sandwiches & salads. DELIVER in immediate Downtown area but call cause sometimes they'll deliver to Muertos ifr they have the staff or it's enough $$. Hi to Carlos. 10am-10pm.

Dianita Francisco Madero 243 (OT) AMAZING CHEAP prices for ful meals with soup & drink (under $3)!!! Hamburgers/fries 13 pesos, sandwiches 10 pesos. 1 day a month they have Mole Day (often last day), Menudo (on Sat & Sun.) 18 pesos, cheese pies/flan 6 pesos.

Domino's Pizza (DT) (31425/6) Delivery

El Dorado Pulpito 102 - at El Dorado Condos (OT) Dining beachfront &/or on the sand under a large palapa. I LOVE their crab soup which is a big bowl for 29 pesos! Breakfast $2-$5, Dinner $13-$20 8am-10pm.

El Dragon Rojo Insurgentes 323 (20175) (OT) Good CHINESE food (you don't go there for the ambiance though they're really nice), Deliver! Hi to Cesar! 1pm-mid.,

El Set Off Highway 200 heading South Great place for sunset on Conchas Chinas beach, seafood, prime rib, bar+.

Fajita Republic now @ corner of Basilio Badillo & Pino Suarez (OT) (23131)
www.fajitarepublic
.com
Alfresco, I've heard from numerous clients it's good w/ great seafood platter & a potent drink ".... Bull?" We had fun there with our group!! noon-11pm.

Full-o-Bull (ex-Santos) Francisco Rodriguez 136 (OT) International cuisine, friendly with Mexican specialties. Closed Mon. & summer.

Graffiti Miramar 217 (DT) (by flea market, up colored steps next to BikeMex & near Liz Taylor's) (31002) - Omelettes, Mediteranian cuisine, fondue, bagels, burgers. We LOVED the Ginger Mahi Mahi. Hidden/quiet! "You don't have to be a star to leave your mark behind!" is their theme so write your own graffiti on the wall! Hi to Jean! Closed Thur. 8am-11pm

Ichi Sushi Juarez 797 (DT) (26100) Fresh Sushi & Japanese. Even a sushi store around the corner. Hi to Alan! DELIVER 1pm-mid.

Kit Kat Pulpito 120 (OT) (38893) Beautiful new upscale New Yorkish lounge & restaurant & some of the cutest waiters. Martini T-Dances Sun. 5-7pm. V/MC, a/c. Doin It Right guests receive a coupon for a FREE Martini or soft drink with dinner!

La Antigua Cafe Galeria Juarez 800 (DT) (21185) A quiet oasis.

La Dolce Vita Diaz Ordez 674 (DT) (23852) Italian, live music.

La Mejor Opcion Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 212 (DT) (22355) Tasty, unique take-out & Catering by Rossana.

La Palapa Pulpito 103 (in front of La Palapa Condos) (OT) (25225) Beach Bar/restaurant. I LOVE coming here for Breakfast (good prices)! Drink specials 9am-5pm on the beach ($1+), great music (Mon.-Wed. - flute, guitarist & percussion with owner Alberto singing Thurs.-Sun. guitar playing ala James Taylor 8-11pm), 15 candlelit tables on the beach for dinner to enjoy seafood. $10-$30. Reservations. 8am-11:30pm.

Le Bistro Isla Rio Cuale 16-A (OT) Newly redecorated, Art Deco dining on an island in the middle of the River Cuale at the old bridge. For that special dinner as it has great ambiance (expensive 140 pesos+). cc. 9am-mid. Closed Sun. No reservations. THE place to be New Years Eve (around $120) but it's only for 225 lucky guests which aren't available till 2 weeks before.

Le Kliff
Km 17.5 - 5 min. south of Mismaloya (40975/80666) For that SPECIAL romantic night (you MUST get there for sunset as I believe it's the most ROMANTIC place for sunset!!!) under a HUGE palapa on a cliff overlooking the bay!! Definate touristy prices but ahhhhh so romantic with live music & dancing! I had a special time the night I was there for drinks & a little dancing! Taxi $7-$8 or take the bus - 3.5p. noon-11pm

Looney Tunes
@ Green Chairs (next to Blue Chairs) on Muertos Beach (OT) With a GREAT chef from Taos this has got to be one of THE BEST DEAL around!! Amazingly low prices & good food & breakfasts - from 14 pesos & seafood/chicken/Mexican DISHES from 28 pesos-50 pesos! 8am-8pm

Los Brisas Aquiles Serdan 438 (OT) (21215) A Mexican cantina & cafe with seafood & sizzling fajitas!

Los Pibes Basilo Badillo 261 @ Ignacio Vallarta (OT) - (31557) Upscale Argentinean restaurant, I hear they have great steak, a/c! $10-$20 5pm-1am.

Los Tres B Basilo Badillo 414 (OT) Eat with the locals! Breakfasts (huevos rancheros 14 pesos, omletes 15 pesos, chiliquiles 14 pesos) & lunch (machacha & beans 22 pesos! 8am-5pm. Closed Thurs.

Lunatic's Ignacio Vallarta 179 (OT) (26442) Alfresco rooftop patio, International, lite, pastas, seafood, lightly seasoned/fresh, homemade desserts. $5-$15 Noon-4pm, 6-11pm. Closed Wed., cc.

McDonald's Downtown - Ventanilla 4 de la Manaña open 24 hours, Plaza Marina (24602/11011) - they deliver!! No Fish Fillet!

Memo's Pancake House
Basilio Badillo 289 (OT) Breakfast only 8am-2pm. Wonderful cheese blintzes 30 pesos, waffles 20-32 pesos, pancakes 20-22 pesos, chiliquillas 21 pesos, huevos rancheros 30 pesos, fresh oj 10 pesos! No reservations & long lines but worth it! $1.50-$5 (CHEAP!!). Ask about evening Mexican Cooking classes!

Molino de Agua Restaurant Ignacio Vallarta 130 (OT) (21957) For a quiet lunch in the midst of the insanity!

Papaya 3 Olas Altas 485-OT/SS 100% naturally healthy food and drinks! A GREAT Vegetarian's heaven! Hi to Sergio! 8am-mid.

Pueblito Real Hidalgo 614 (DT) (25321) Beautiful terraced courtyard, trees surrounded by small galleries & shops. On a busy street but a tranquil hidden paradise! Near Abadio Basso

Red Cabbage
Calle rio Ribera 206-A Great neighborhood restaurant with regional Mexican food & good prices amidst a nice/funky decor (cabbage theme throughout). My favorite- Mexican Combo - a GREAT value (chile relleno, chicken enchilada, steak [filet soooo tender it practically melted in my mouth]+ & only $8)! Relaxing music Fri. evenings, worth the taxi ride (1 blk East of Los Arbolitos)! 5-10:30pm. Hi to Lola! DIR Guests receive a coupon for a FREE Margarita or soft drink with dinner!

Rio Grande Across from Ley's (OT) (20095) Mexican, seafood, char-broiled, a/c. 11am-11pm

River Cafe Isla rio Cuale 4 (on the Northbound bridge) (OT) (30788) Dine along the banks of the Rio Cuale. http://www.rivercafe.com

Romano Basilio Badillo 419 (on the other side of Insurgentes) Intimate Italian restaurant with a chef/owner direct from Italia. Good homecooked Italian - pasta dishes, pizza & chicken caccitori from 40-95 pesos, a/c. 5-11pm.

Rosie's Cafe
31 de Octubre 149 near McDonalds/2 blks from Malecon) (DT) & they DELIVER!! (24477) My 1st thought "Why would anyone on vacation from the US want food from the States while in MX" but after a week I was craving meatloaf (& I don't normally eat meatloaf!) & mashed potatoes!! Hungry for some home cooked meals-this is it! Chicken fried steak, roast turkey with stuffing & the trimmings & good prices $5-$10. Nightly specials (Fri. is Prime Rib night!!) I LOVE their Choclate Pudding Cake! Hi to Rosie! V/MC.

St. Angel Sidewalk Cafe Olas Altas 449 (OT) "House of Crepes"

Señor Dorado For that Airport wait! - Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 4512 (or 4518) Near the PemEx station near the airport (something to do after you've checked in!) - Fresh seafood/Mexican cuisine (I hear good things - especially the sea bass sandwich stuffed with crab, wrapped in bacon with butter & cheese!) Even a game room upstairs! 8am-10pm

Shanghai in front of Vilas Vallarta in the Marina (41962/3) listed because they Deliver though not positive how far south. Claim to be one of Vallarta's finest Chinese restaurants. 1-11pm.

Subway Sandwiches Muertos Pier (OT) (31022) DELIVERY - Sandwiches (grab one as you catch the water taxi/boat to Yelapa!)

Super Pollo
front of Rizo's (OT) 50 pesos for the most tender/wonderful chicken I've EVERY eaten & 8 pesos for awesome potatos (really greasy but soooooo tender & tasty!! They cook the potatos under the chicken as it's roasting)! They have other locations but this is the BEST one I've found so far!!!

Sushi Nippon Ave. Mexico 1124 (DT) (31503) Good Sushi & Japanese. Also in San Diego's Hillcrest area.

Tapas Bar Basilio Badillo 300 @ Constitucion (OT) Hot Latin music, sangria, best calamari in town, tapas (like hors deurves), good prices, a/c, AmEx. 2-for-1 Sangria Tuesdays! 5pm-1am!!! Sounds fun!!!! I'm DEFINITELY going to try this place out next trip!!!

Trio's
Guerrero 264 (DT) (22196-reservations recommended) The great chef Bernhard from Maximilians has opened his own restaurant & it's popular with Jazz & Italiano music & GOOD FOOD. We had the Filet Mignon (112 pesos) & the calamari with cilantro, ginger marinade, avacado, smoked tomato & jalepeño sauce (46 pesos) & it was WONDERFUL!! Pastas 48-64 pesos, seafood. Lunch noon-4pm (live gypsy guitar music!) - 6pm-mid. Around corner from Abadio Basso. Closed Sun.

Vegetariano Iturbide 270 (DT) (23073) Buffet style, clean, Vegetarian food.

Viego Vallarta Morelos 484 (up 2 flights of stairs look down below overlooking the Malecon) (20589) Home of the Raging Bull & 10 pesos beers. 11am-Mid

Coffee Houses:

Net House Cyber Cafe Ignacio Vallarta 232 (OT) Check your e-mail & enjoy one of the BEST homemade apple pies I've tasted (not toooo sicky sweet) & other wonderful homemade goodies & sandwiches! 7am-2am

Page in the Sun Manuel Dieguez 399 (OT)

Senior Books Olas Altas 490 (OT)

Delivery Service:

Master Service (11011/11611) Delivering from Carnitas Uruapan, El Pechugon Rostecerias, Archie's Wok, Inoky Sushi & Fonda Pietro Italian & some of the restaurants listed above

These restaurants also deliver: Deli Ciosco, Domino's Pizza, Ichi Sushi, McDonalds, Pancho's Pizza, Rojo, Rosie's, Shanghai, & Subway.

Personally I think if someone started a delivery service offering some of the best restaurants in Vallarta this could be a great biz opportunity. I regularly patronize these services in San Diego & when I lived in San Francisco & you KNOW there are evenings when you just must take a night off yet you're hungry!!

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