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El Faro Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

El Faro Marina Vallarta

4.2 (61)
MXN500 and over
International
Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 245, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48450

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
"36 By El Faro" is one of the only high-end restaurant in the world situated at the top of a Lighthouse.
Formerly known as "El Faro", it has been one of the country’s most beloved bar institution for the past 20 years.
Many birthdays and special occasions have been celebrated in this unique landmark.
After going through a major refurbishment at the end of 2022 and under a new ownership, "36 By El Faro" as now reopened as a Restaurant, Bar and Art Gallery.
With a 360 degrees view of Puerto Vallarta, "36 By El Faro" offer an intimate, chic and contemporary experience, characterized by warmth and hospitality.
"36 By El Faro" delivers a unique, international blend of American, Mexican and French cuisine with music, art and a striking view of Puerto Vallarta and the Marina.
Complementing the cuisine, the restaurant offers a vast selection of signature cocktails as well as an extensive champagne & wine list.
Welcome at the new "36byelfaro"

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Santoyo
  • Private party facilities
    Every Thursday of Saxophone live from 8pm to 10pm Saxophone Sundays from 10 to 12 pm
  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Sonidos del faro

    MX$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Todos los jueves de 8-10 pm acompáñanos para que vivas la mejor experiencia con la mejor vista Sonidos del faro 🎷
    Sonidos del faro Photo

What 61 people are saying

El Faro Marina Vallarta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for brunch

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Kid-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for brunch

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Kid-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Faro Marina Vallarta offers stunning marina views, "good drinks," and "fantastic food," especially the "risotto with lobster salad" and "salmon." The service is praised as "excellent," with standout servers like Marcus and Rosendo. The atmosphere is enhanced by a talented saxophone player, making it a "lovely experience."

61 Reviews
  1. Sylvia

    Houston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view. Filet Minion carpaccio was delicious. Great sax player on Thursdays. Drinks good. Our 4th time here.

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  2. gregg VIP

    Tahoe3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MARCUS and Rosendo were excellent servers. The food was fantastic. I had the risotto with the lobster salad and mashed potatoes. My girlfriend had salmon excellent cook and they sure know how to make a good lemon drop anyone going will not be disappointed.

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  3. Ana Paula

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Estuvo excelente el servicio, las vistas y la comida ufff

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  4. Dawn VIP

    Indiana10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ribeye had tons of fat on it. The salmon was good. Nice saxophone player but music was way too loud. View was great.

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  5. Amanda

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Wonderful view, food and service were good.

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  6. Renata

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Los platillos muy bien servidos, el mesero Alan y Aaron muy atentos Me regalaron un postre por mi cumpleaños Amé todo!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The the staff were lovely. The food was ok but expensive and the restaurant was much too loud. We couldn’t hear each other and my sister’s Apple Watch kept warning her about the decibel levels.

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  8. Allisen VIP

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hate to say it, but they need a better chef. We have been three times and each time we keep hoping the food will get better. We go because the views are great, but it’s super loud, more importantly, though the food is really bland. Such a bummer.

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  9. Casey

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was all I was hoping for - a sublime meal in a romantic setting overlooking one of the prettiest views I’ve ever seen! The father and son who own and host this lighthouse restaurant greeted us warmly and gave us just the right amount of attention and perfect service. We chose one of the “sampler” plates so we could share seafood and beef and other complementary sides. We don’t drink alcohol so we got delicious “mocktails” - very pretty. For dessert they prepared a crepe in orange sauce with ice cream right at our table to top off our meal in style! Lovely experience. We were delighted we had chosen El Faro for my birthday dinner.

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  10. Wendy

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were creative and divine! The appetizers were enough to be a meal! The fabulous food offered so much flavor and a mix of bursting flavors in each bite. Loved the entire experience. Make a reservation!

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FAQs

El Faro Marina Vallarta is rated 4.2 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Faro Marina Vallarta

Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 245, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48450

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Santoyo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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