El Arrayan opened in 2003, serving traditional Mexican food with a twist. Using classic techniques and ingredients chef/owner, Carmen Porras has created a unique menu drawing from many different regions of Mexico. Carmen and her staff also offer superb cooking classes Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays (during the High- Season). Their repertoire includes, moles, classic Mexican […]
There is no translation in English for antojito it’s kind of like saying “yummy bites”, “tasty snack cravings” or “something to hold you over until your next meal”. Traditionally, here in Mexico, antojitos are quickly prepared street foods. Every morning, by the local school at Iglesia Guadalupe, I pass by carts and vendors preparing these […]
I’d just turned forty and was in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Feeling very burnt-out from my years as a fundraiser for non-profits in Philadelphia, and ready to cut the cord with my Jewish mother (it only took me 40 years!). I was tossing around the idea of moving to Mexico. Being an East […]
One of the greatest simple pleasures of Mexico is snacking on scrumptious corn from a street vendor. Here in Vallarta we are lucky to have both grilled elote (corn on the cob) and cups of yummy esquite available most evenings along the Malecon. Elote is delicious, but a little more challenging to eat. It comes covered in […]
Pozole, (poh-SOH–lay), is one of our favorite Mexican comfort foods– akin to a yummy Matzah Ball soup (OR HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP). And now that the nights here in Puerto Vallarta are getting chilly, this hearty meat broth with hominy warms your tummy and staves of cold. The hominy in pozole is prepared utilizing the process […]
One of the highlights of the Tacos After Dark Tour is Las Güeras: Our favorite purveyor of the glorious Tacos al Pastor. Save 15% on the Tacos After Dark Tour for Travel in August. Use promo code: AUGUSTALPASTOR when you book at Vallarta Eats. Al Pastor is a nighttime delicacy, and perhaps one of the […]
It’s time for Restaurant Week here in Puerto Vallarta. “Following the trend of other influential fine dining destinations around the world, Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group established Restaurant Week in 2005. A two-week festival that takes place every May. 2016 marks the 12 year anniversary of this amazing event. If you’re lucky enough to be here from […]