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    El Set

    3.5 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 8:30 am - 10:45 pm

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    EL SET ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Theresa G.

    We came to a rehearsal dinner here with family and friends. The setting with ocean view was so beautiful. We arrived just before Sunset so it made all the more special. The food was good and service as well. We had a great time with everyone and enjoyed the beautiful evening. -1star for mixing up orders and forgetting to serve people when the menu was already picked out ahead of time. Yet they would take a long time to serve out of order.

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    Andrew S.

    Finally got to check out this spot and so glad I did. It's a gorgeous place to have a sunset dinner!!!! The food and drinks were great. Service is friendly and THE VIEW is absolutely stunning!!!! Highly recommend the frozen Spicy Margarita and the Mexican Molcajete which is combo beef, chicken, shrimp fajita type dish with molcajete sauce (we'd call it a medium salsa in US) quesadilla, rice, and beans. Great value! Go for the views feels like a tree top restaurant. Whether you want a romantic dinner or just a fun spot with friends, this is a great stop when in PV!

    Frances L.

    Magnificent restaurant in a majestic location. The food is delicious the rice which I normally do not eat was the best I have ever had. The options are limited but well prepared, if your not a fan of the food have a drink and enjoy the view they have 2 for 1 drink specials like most places in the city. But to learn the history of the place from the maître d' was magical in itself. The place is frozen in time and should be a must stop on any trip to Vallarta .

    First of all, I can't begin to say enough good things about the location, the service and the exceptional time we had here. Perched perfectly above the beach with the most incredible sunset views you could wish for. The ambiance is lovely, the food very good and the drinks delicious. We booked a private event and truly, words will never begin to express my gratitude for the impeccable service, attention to every little detail and taking every bit of stress out of planning. Liliana was kind, patient and so lovely in arranging all my dreams. When the weather decided to intervene, we never knew. The staff simply adjusted and our party continued. For a romantic dinner, an incredible space for an event this is the place. Beautiful in all the ways to make memories to last a lifetime. Thank you.

    Meri A.

    Amazing views at EL SET!! One step inside and you notice the beauty of this restaurant immediately. The restaurant itself has good options especially for seafood and your typical drink specials. -open and airy elevated restaurant overlooking the coast -clean restaurant and decent bathrooms -perfect for picture taking and taking it all in while having some yummy food and drinks -4 Stars.~ Overall, I enjoyed El Set. This location offers the best views of the ocean! The service here is good, staff is nice, seating area is spacious, and the inside is very inviting. ;D

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    Andrew L.

    We came here as part of a Princess Cruises shore excursion. El Set is so named as it was the setting for the film Night of the Iguana. The setting overlooking the Puerto Vallarta coastline is beautiful. Worth a stop here just for the view! We did not stay for a full meal, but for refreshments. My wife and I enjoyed tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa. (Note that in Mexico there is a commonly a charge for chips and salsa. Our tablemates ordered fajitas, which were quite different from fajitas served in the USA. I'd definitely want to stay for a full meal.

    Chris S.

    If you want a beautiful view and excellent food this is the place to go. I knew I would love it when I looked through the restaurant and saw the ocean and heard the sound of the waves. The atmosphere is amazing and the drinks were really delicious. The pins colada's were great. We all had Mexican plates with fresh tacos and beans and a guacamole and chips and fresh hot tortillas. The service was very good and the restaurant is tropical looking and spotless. It's such a relaxing atmosphere that we didn't want to leave after we ate lunch. If we lived here I would go there all the time. Try this beautiful restaurant for your next meal. You won't be disappointed.

    Maureen G.

    Every thing was amazing, really nice staff , got perfect sunset seats , husband got the trio amigos plate, the shrimp crepes were amazing as well oh and the stuffed avocados

    Alex H.

    What a view!! We were taking a tour and this was lunch spot. Great food, good service, and that view!! The only reason I'm giving it a four star review is that they don't take American Express when this is supposedly a famous restaurant celebrities go to.

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    Out of business the restaurant has closed and is now Linda loma it as only good for the view anyway not a loss

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    One of my favorite restaurants. I frequent them regularly. Great 2X1 Happy hour. Food is good and prices extremely reasonable.

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    But when we stepped inside and saw the sunset off in the distance, we were transformed.

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    So good we went twice! The tuna Classico, camarones cucarasha, camarones aguachile, all amazing!…read moreThe staff are very tentative and friendly, place is clean. I only took a pic of the tuna because we ate everything so fast!

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    4.6(116 reviews)
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    Palmar Seafood is a hip, modern restaurant serving creative takes on Mexican seafood dishes. We…read morestarted with the Ten Ten Pie, which was guacamole topped with cranberries, parsley, sesame seeds, cheese, and pork cracklings, along with tortilla chips on the side for dipping. One of their most iconic dishes was El Kraken, a whole small octopus, grilled and served with potatoes and tzatziki. From the taco menu, the Tres con Todo were three "tuna al pastor" tacos made of cubes of tuna with pineapple, sprouts, radish, and creamy avocado on two fried tacos--creative, but nothing too outstanding flavorwise. We continued with the Pal'Mito salad, made of hearts of palm, sundried tomatoes, avocado, spinach, bacon, and seared tuna. The Churrasco de Salmon was a perfectly tender salmon filet topped with a cream sauce and served with plantain puree and grilled corn on the cob. Finally, the Pesca del Dia was a fillet of snapper topped with mussels in pesto sauce and served over plantain puree--super tasty, though the pesto definitely overwhelmed any other flavors in this dish. Overall, the food here was all delicious and beautifully plated. The flavors were bold, the prices reasonable, and the service was super friendly too!

    Such a nice vibe restaurant in the romantic zone of PV. Very friendly and attentive waitstaff…read more Great drinks, artful, unique and tasty. Food menu is full of mouth watering dishes to choose from. Plentiful!

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