Tintoque

The 25 Best Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Eater

"If you only budget for one splurge meal in Puerto Vallarta, make it a memorable one at this restaurant situated next to the Rio Cuale. Raised in Vallarta, chef-owner Joel Ornelas draws from his roots to create the constantly evolving menu, emphasizing locally sourced seafood, meat, dairy, and vegetables with impeccable technique-driven dishes. Ornelas’s greatest hits include tender octopus over mole amarillo and fish chorizo wrapped in jammy peppers; if you’re in luck, he’ll have one of his tacos on the menu, like the one with seared chūtoro (tuna) and braised leek on an heirloom corn tortilla. Tintoque also has an outstanding weekend brunch with a sourdough program. Keep an eye out for collaboration dinners with other chefs from around Mexico." - Paola Briseño-González