Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Trattoria Toscana Mia

4.9

4.9 (563)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

ON JANUARY 25TH 2008 The Napolitano family (Ciro, Pina y Vicenzo) arrived from the Montecatini in the Tuscany region. They opened the door of Trattoria Toscana Mia, offering what they know best: Italian home made food, Fresh pasta, pizza and good Italian wine. All recipes are original from Mamma Pina who has worked all her life on many different Italian kitchens.

Top review

Merri-Lynn

Dined 4 days ago

We have been coming here for at least 5 years and it’s always so fresh and delicious. Everything our group has gotten has been a 5. The bruschetta is the best ever! And the focaccia! So delish!

La Negra

4.8

4.8 (845)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Bucerías

About the restaurant

La Negra is a tropical den in Bucerias, Mexico; designed for relaxed people who want to have a tasty casual meal and a good time in a very eclectic atmosphere. Founded in the oldest house of the neighborhood, under an old tree, La Negra is frequently visited by families, retired people, couples, kids, tourist and young local crowd, everyone part of this story since 2015.
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PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION:
• Reservations at first seating, 6:00 & 6:30 PM will have 2HR for their experience. If you don't want to have a time limit, book after 8:00 PM.
• Our ROOFTOP terrace is designed for women, or women with their partners/families of adults (F/M 18+). EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE GROUND FLOOR.
• 50% +1 of your group must be present to give you the table.
• Leave us a note if there are minors in your group, or if someone has difficulty to use stairs.
• Sorry, we don't accept pets anymore.
• Be punctual, we will save your reservation for 10 minutes.

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Terry

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

First time at La Negra. Food was amazing, service was amazing. Sara was our waitress but all the servers help each other and were all great 👍 Me and my wife shared the pizzas and the Burger. Both were delicious. Very nice ambiance. We ate upstairs and it was beautiful with all the greenery!

Meet Meat

4.6

4.6 (295)

MXN500 and over

International

Bucerías

About the restaurant

Enjoy the delicious dishes we have for you, prepared at the moment with the best ingredients.

MeetMeat has a view where you can enjoy the spectacular sunsets of the Mexican Pacific.

In addition to the view, you will have a classy tropical experience with a spectacular atmosphere with clients from all over the world.

You will love MeetMeat!

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RawnicaVIP

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Absolutely unforgettable from start to finish! The entire experience was exceptional—Caroline, our server, was outstanding with impeccable service and warmth that elevated the evening. Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully prepared, and truly delicious. And the views? Simply breathtaking. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Do yourself a favor and ask for Caroline—you’ll be glad you did!

Mikoh - Bucerias

4.6

4.6 (121)

MXN310 to MXN500

Japanese

Bucerías

About the restaurant

MIKOH es un restaurante de comida japonesa, sushi, robata & bar. Con un mood playero pero elegante, experiencias gastronómicas orientales y mixología de autor que nunca antes has probado. Todo el menú es recomendable, pero no te puedes perder la "Robata".

Mikoh se ubica en la zona dorada de Bucerías, por lo que podrás tomar un pedido y llevarlo fácilmente a la playa o disfrutar del mejor ambiente del pueblo en el restaurante.

Los fines de semana Mikoh Musik tiene los mejores DJ's para llenarte de energía y buenas vibras.

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Harvey

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

Our waiter Marvin was extremely helpful and efficient. We ordered the yakisoba. The special portobello, the tempura roll without cream cheese. I’m from NY and cream cheese belongs on a bagel. and spring rolls. Each dish was well done and was delicious

Loma 42 Bahía

4.6

4.6 (119)

MXN500 and over

Global, International

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

Loma 42 Bahia, we offer a creative menu with influences from the Pacific Ocean, fish and cuts, salads and pastas, ribs and baked pizzas with vegetables that we grow in our own garden.
A team, committed to always offer a fresh and pleasurable culinary experience has been recognized by the main restaurant guides such as, the best 100 restaurants in Mexico by Culinaria Mexicana and the critic Marco Beteta's guide, without a doubt, one of the unmissable restaurants in your visit to Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Nayarit, Bucerias and Punta Mita area.

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JacquelynVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

My husband and I had the GREATEST experience at Loma 42 Bahia while visiting Puerto Vallarta! Not only was the food some of the most delicious, tender and creative we’ve had but our service was incredible. Ivan was our waiter and he was attentive, kind, detailed and has a true passion for the food. To start we had the guacamole and the truffle fries and WHOA were they good! The guacamole had pepitas in it which was such a welcome change with the crunch and natural saltiness they provide and the fries were some of the best. We then had the ribs and the burrata and beet salad for entrees. The ribs were an extremely generous portion and the meat was literally was falling off the bone! My husband was in heaven. Now onto my salad. Some people think you can’t elevate a salad but Loma 42 has done just that! Their combination of grilled beets, burrata, fresh greens and strachitella was out of this world. Again, my salad portion was huge! We finished up with the brownie dessert. This was not a “normal” brownie. It was a hot, gooey, chocolatey skillet brownie served with two scoops of ice cream and I’m pretty sure my tastebuds went to heaven. I could eat that everyday. Lastly, the cocktails and mocktails were awesome. The bartenders at Loma are craftsmen (and women!) who truly deserve a shoutout! Hands down, if you’re in PV, go to Loma! Your tastebuds will thank you!!

La Postal Bucerias

4.6

4.6 (50)

MXN310 to MXN500

Italian

Bucerías

About the restaurant

Casual restaurant, surrounded by a chill and outdoorsy ambiance, ideal to enjoy lunch or dinner while being hosted by nice people

Our open setting will make you feel in touch with nature, trying out our dishes, cocktails & gelato!

We're waiting for you in a good mood, with good food and good music

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Craig

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Always a great time at La Postal. Food is always decent and a great atmosphere.

Asador La Vaca Argentina - Nuevo Vallarta

4.6

4.6 (110)

MXN500 and over

Argentinean

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

En el Asador La Vaca Argentina, Nuevo Vallarta, disfrutara de un paseo por la gastronomía de la región de las pampas Argentinas, guiado por un autentico gaucho, nuestro Chef Maximilian Ch.
Las Carnes que Usted consume en el Asador La Vaca Argentina son de novillos de raza de 420 Kg. de peso máximo. Nuestra extensa cava ofrece variedad de vinos de mesa y se mantiene rigurosamente a una temperatura de 18 grados. Regrese Pronto !

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Matilde

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

The Asador is best for large groups their portions are very generous. They should not offer seafood our tuna was not served correctly, I ordered a tiradito & the tuna was cooked & not raw as it should be served . Will be back with a large groups.

La Casona, Villa la Estancia

4.5

4.5 (62)

MXN310 to MXN500

Steakhouse

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

Enjoy a unique experience at our exclusive steakhouse with live piano music, where fine dining and elegance come together perfectly. Choose between our outdoor terrace or an exquisitely decorated space, ideal for unforgettable moments.

Specializing in premium cuts such as Tomahawk, Ribeye, and New York, each dish is crafted to delight the most discerning palates. In the morning, we offer sophisticated breakfasts like reinvented Eggs Benedict, while in the evening, exceptional dinners showcase the best of fine dining.

With a privileged location, breathtaking views, and the enchanting ambiance created by live piano music, our steakhouse promises a culinary experience that indulges all the senses.

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JaneVIP

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Lovely dinner with great service! Lovely piano music was delightful!

The Blue Shrimp Nuevo Vallarta

4.3

4.3 (227)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Nuevo Vallarta

About the restaurant

For a taste of the sea, set your sights on the al fresco eatery in front of a beautiful lagoon with crocodiles, herons, turtles, iguanas and more. Here you can find the best of the coast, including zarandeado fish, seafood creations, and a wide selection of blue shrimp recipes made with the biggest shrimp of the bay. *This website is exclusive to our location in NUEVO VALLARTA, Nayarit.

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AARON

Dined 4 days ago

Charming lagoon views . Excellent table side Cesar Salad. Huge coconut shrimp, very nice filet and Coquille St Jacques Seafood was wonderful. Fruition de Met was a small portion light on seafood.

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Caesar Salad with Shrimp

Si Senor Bucerias

4.3

4.3 (55)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Bucerías

About the restaurant

Riviera Nayarit, features a new Mexican seafood restaurant, Si Señor, with multiple dining areas, beach club, and its own stretch of white sand beach.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the heart of Bucerías at Avenida Pacífico.
The best new restaurant in town!

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Lisa

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Excellent find! We had the shrimp tacos and enchiladas. Our mojito and martini’s were tasty as well. Food was fresh and served hot (unusual these days!) and the service was nice. We went at 6:30 on a Tuesday and it was very quiet and relaxing. Highly recommend good value for entire experience.

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Experience

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