On Mexico’s Pacific Coast is a charming coastal town, Puerto Vallarta. One of Mexico’s most popular beach destinations, Puerto Vallarta has miles of beautiful beaches, a warm climate, and tons of fun things to see and do including great restaurants, bars, and outdoor activities. In addition, Puerto Vallarta also has an outstanding culinary scene with traditional and international flavors. Due to this, Puerto Vallarta is a destination that offers vacationers an exciting dining experience from delicious street vendors to gourmet restaurants. Contact Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 if you need any help booking a Puerto Vallarta vacation. Amazing Mexico is a genuine online travel agency that only works with the top resorts in Puerto Vallarta and throughout Mexico. They have affordable vacation deals happening right now. In the meantime if you would like to know what the best local dishes in Puerto Vallarta are, keep reading below.

Traditional Tacos in Puerto Vallarta


Firstly, no vacation to Puerto Vallarta could ever be complete without trying traditional tacos. Tacos are so delicious, affordable, and fun to eat, too. In Puerto Vallarta, tacos de birria is a local favorite taco to try. These tacos are prepared using beef or goat meat that has been marinated and slow-cooked, then they are served in soft corn tortillas along with a tasty broth that you use for dipping. Next, tacos al pastor are another local favorite taco that is prepared with pork that has been marinated and slow-cooked on a spit, then, they slice the pork very thin and serve it in a corn tortilla. Then, tacos al pastor are topped with diced onions, cilantro, pineapple, and a bit of spicy salsa. The last few most popular tacos in Puerto Vallarta include carnitas tacos, which are made with slow-cooked pork, fish tacos, and shrimp tacos, too.

Traditional Pescado Zarandeado & Ceviche

Next, another of the best and most celebrated local dishes in Puerto Vallarta is known as pescado zarandeado. Pescado zarandeado is made using a whole fresh fish, usually red snapper or mahi-mahi, that has been marinated in a variety of different spices, lime, and garlic before being grilled on an open flame. Then, it is served with warm tortillas, vegetables, and salsa. Another of the best local dishes in Puerto Vallarta is ceviche, which is freshly minced fish or shrimp that was marinated in lime juice. Then, it is added to a mixture of tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and cilantro. This is usually served with tortilla chips or on crispy tostadas, fresh lime juice to squeeze on top, and spicy salsas for an extra kick of heat!.

Traditional Tamales & Chile Rellenos

Next, another one of the best local dishes in Puerto Vallarta and throughout Mexico is tamales. Traditional tamales are made with a hearty and smooth corn masa mixture that is then stuffed with many different items such as a variety of meats like pork, chicken, or beef, cheeses and chiles, then they wrap it in corn husks so they can be steamed. You can eat tamales plain or add salsa. They also make sweet tamales that they stuff with pineapples and strawberries that are simply delicious. Chiles rellenos are another traditional and local dish that are stuffed poblano or pasilla peppers. They steam, then peel the skin off the pepper, then fill the peppers with ground beef and cheese. Next, they dust the stuffed pepper with an egg batter, and fry them until they are golden. They usually serve the chiles rellenos with a rich, delicious tomato sauce and rice.

Visitors of traditional Beverages & Desserts

Visitors will need to have something to drink when enjoying all the delicious foods they have to try in Puerto Vallarta. During your visit to Puerto Vallarta, you will want to make sure you try the traditional beverages in the area such as agua frescas. This beverage is made with fresh fruits local to the area such as hibiscus, tamarind, and lime. Tejuino is another traditional beverage, but this beverage is a fermented corn drink that is usually served with lime and salt. Make sure you leave room for delicious desserts on your Puerto Vallarta vacation. ChocoBanana is a traditional desert, which is a frozen banana that has been dipped in tasty chocolate. You can also have the banana rolled into nuts or coconut flakes. It’s the perfect dessert to enjoy on a warm day in Puerto Vallarta. There is also fresh sorbets, gelato and ice cream throughout town, too.

Puerto Vallarta has a rich culinary tradition. You have just read the best local dishes in Puerto Vallarta, are you ready to book your trip now? If so, contact Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573. They have special deals on all-inclusive vacation packages right now to stay at the top resorts in Puerto Vallarta. In addition to Puerto Vallarta, Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 also has insider deals you can’t find anywhere else to visit Islands of Loreto, Riviera Nayarit, Cancun, and Cabo San Lucas.  Ready to start planning a vacation to Mexico with your friends and family? Give Amazing Mexico at (866) 883-0573 a call today so you can book your vacation to paradise. Remember, during your stay in Puerto Vallarta make sure to enjoy the delicious dishes we discussed above. Undoubtedly, you will fall in love with the magic of Puerto Vallarta and the amazing culinary delights as well!