I found this place on Yelp and Trip Advisor. Both gave it 5 stars, so naturally I had to try it out. First of all, it is not on the well beaten path. It is located in a more residential area, about 6 blocks up from the beach, on the south side of Downtown PV. Please....don't let that discourage you. You must try this place, trust me on this one.
Chenen2 has two seating sections, the Entrance has an open air section, go further inside and there is an air conditioned section. Very necessary during the summer and fall.
The restaurant is a family run affair. Father is the Chef, mother, two adult sons and some kitchen staff.
I ordered the Fillet Mignon, my wife ordered the shrimp crepes, and we ordered for starters, the guacamole.
The guacamole was delicious, well balanced with the avocado as the star. Not too much onion, or cilantro, with perfectly fried chips. With the order came two types of chili salsas, delicious, and pico de gallo. Outstanding!
Then came the main course served with garlic toasted bread on the side.
The fillet came with a side of vegetables/ perfectly prepared asparagus tips, and a 1/2 stuffed baked potato and a mushroom sauce served on the side in a dish, with mushrooms, butter, bacon pieces and garlic. Please take those ingredients with a grain of salt because I'm doing it by taste, not by their description.
The fillet was melt in your mouth fantastic, better than in the best steakhouses in Los Angeles, and when topped with the mushroom sauce, just delightful. The stuffed baked potato was so good with cheese and I think sour cream, incredible! Large enough portions to satisfy this big appetite.
My wife's crepes were just out of this world in flavor, texture and such a large portion. The sauce was delicate and flavorful. We needed to bring 1/2 of it home to our apartment for breakfast the next day! Yum.
Debra (wife), ordered a beer, and I had iced tea. The tea by the way was nothing like I had ever tasted, flavored with lime juice, it tasted almost alcoholic, but I was assured it was not. (Verified by wife Debra)
The meal was rounded up with some home made chocolate covered raisins. We didn't have any room for dessert but, if you do have room, I would suggest you order some.
The total bill came to about $40 US. I can't believe they produce such a wonderful meal for that price!
The staff was attentive, friendly and ready to help with suggestions.
This is by far, the best restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. This is paradise in paradise! Do not miss this place when you visit PV! read more