Where I'm going + What I'm eating +
Where I'm going + What I'm eating +
An institution since 1990. They halve it and grill the centers. This is the Vallarta specialty- stewed marlin y camarones. No rice or beans. Comes with escabeche and 4 different housemade hot sauces. Perfect.
$110mx ($6.50 usd)
When you discover a chef who truly understands their craft. Creating simple food with the highest quality ingredients and precise techniques is an inspiration and makes me proud to share the same profession.
Comida casera. Homemade food. There are thousands of these nook restaurants sprinkled around Vallarta. They are extremely reasonably priced, no frills lunch spots, serving traditional recipes cooked and run by local families. Usually, they offer daily special sets that includes soup, entree, handmade tortillas and agua fresca for around 110 Mx ($6.50 usd).
Pasta soup
Birria de res
Panela enchiladas
She ordered the soup tonight. Sizzling tomato broth, overflowing with every seafood imaginable. I opted for the stewed marlin with Oaxacan cheese on blue corn. The soup was outstanding- light, fresh and zesty- reminiscent of the best cioppino.
Sun was blazing with Easter Day in full bloom. Streets were blocked for thousands to parade. But I could only focus on the task at hand. Jamaica Mezcalitas were strong. Pulpo took the top prize. Churros were hot and crispy.
We tucked ourselves under the stairs, in a tiny nook outside. First, they brought ice cold Estrella, then the spicy sizzling gambas with chewy sour bread for soaking up the garlic oil. I could have eaten this for hours.