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The restaurant's most impressive feature is the outdoor seating area near a laser light water show that happens frequently at night. The food is very good especially my octopus dish with jicama salad. It was very tender and full of flavor. My wife had the catch of the day which was a little small but good. The server was excellent and very attentive wanting to make our experience perfect.
Festive & attentive staff. You'll eat all your favorite Mexican cuisine here. We kept coming back over & over again because everything was flavorful & priced at $$ The Arrachera was a treat and so tender. The Shrimp Fajitas were abundant & filling. I loved the crispy fresh tortilla chips with 4 house made specialty salsas. Take many pictures for your memory book the outside patio seating is a splendor with decorative art & seasonal greenery. The inside is culturally designed from colorful skulls to giant topos. Keep in mind this restaurant is located inside VIDANTA Resort in Nuevo Puerto Nayarit!
A Mexican Sports Bar with good noshes and drinks and superb service! There are a few dishes that could be better, like the Guacamole. It was similar to Taco Break, like they all get it from the same batch, boring, bland, needs flavor help and too creamy. We got plain this time, no Grasshoppers since we ditched the kids, who love them added. The dry chips were the same dry and no flavor but the Gardiniera and Sauces were great and needed. Verdes and Picantes, including a white sauce, ranged from mild to spicy. Something for everyone. Otherwise, the Rib Eye Chicharron with Grilled Queso Panela and Onions were delish! The Chicken Quesadillas was seasoned and juicy and great against the Asadero queso. Even better with the Spicy Salsa and a top of Guac. Tried Pulque and know it's not for me but glad we did. Drinks like a cloudy, milky Sake. Also, had Pineapple Margaritas (neat) sin sal con Patron Silver. Good and refreshing. Watched some Playoff games, great camaraderie, a bit of bantering back & forth, with large tvs viewed from every angle. Service is swift, congenial and fun. We had Oscar, Diego and I believe Victor. Had orders to go and a had a fantastic time!
The food is pretty good here. I really enjoyed the different salsas that they serve complimentary. We had the tortilla soup, the enchiladas, ceviche. this is a great place to watch sports or have a nice view in the outside patio,
Came to stay at the Grand Mayan resort in Nuevo Vallarta and this was one of the few restaurants that were nearby on the resort. We came here once for the "light show" but I believe they were having technical difficulties because they started very late and it ended up being a 20 second ad for their restaurant. A couple nights later we went to actually try the food and caught a glimpse of the show and it looked much better with different content. Now the service was good. They attended to all our needs. I just wish they had physical menus instead of the code because our phones weren't downloading it and we had to share the restaurants iPad between 8 of us. The food was really good. Some of the best food we've had at the resort. The restaurant is very colorful with plenty of tvs to watch your sports, they have a full bar as well and it was decorated for day of the dead which I loved
Incredible food, incredible service, and a light show on the lake was amazing. I'm not sure what we ordered last night I've never had a Chili relleno that had shrimp and fish in it but it was incredible. I would recommend.
We found this place for a late lunch after the Vidanta sales presentation ran longer than expected. Prices are higher than Taco Break (which we had for dinner the previous night) but better presentation and ambience was more comfortable. Almost empty place for a Monday at 2pm. Plenty sports screens around the room. Service was alright, although slightly snooty and food came out slower than expected. Hubby liked the chicken fajitas. I tried the gorditos, which were tasty though oily. Kid enjoyed the chicken quesadilla which was double the portion of Taco Break and came with a small cup of pico de gallo and guacamole.
Went to La Cantina for my birthday dinner. Server was kind and attentive. Accommodates large parties which is great. Food I ordered was really good! Especially the appetizer. We sat inside where the Air conditioner was lol but they have tables outside by the water. There's a water show in the evenings. Decor is nice inside. The only thing I would warn about is the steak. My family ordered the steak and said they don't recommend it. It was very chewy and hard to swallow.
The sad thing about this restaurant is that I cannot really comment so much on the food as on the terrible attitude of the waiter and manager with whom we had to deal. We loved the decor and expected a great evening, but something was not working well with the staff. It took forever to get someone to take our order, and then a lot more time to actually get food - but not all the food! There were six of us at the table, but someone apparently decided that only four of us should get fed, because only four dinners arrived. Those of us who had food had no choice but to get started, while the rest just waited. Finally, our host went to talk with the manager who was rude and unhelpful. It really ruined the evening, and thanks to our concierge and the management at the Grand Luxxe, we eventually were reimbursed for the cost of our meals there. Needless to say, we don't recommend this restaurant.
We visited La Cantina for lunch when arriving to the property. This is our second time coming to Puerto Vallarta and second time staying at the beautiful Vidanta properties. We were tired and hungry from our trip, so we gave them a try. I think when you are both tired and hungry it can effect how you perceive you food and service. We had a few items: Lobster tacos, el pastor tacos and quesadillas. The tacos were well prepared. The only downside I can say about the restaurant was the level of service. Many moments we were left with empty glasses of water and when we needed the check it was difficult to flag someone down. In the end the food was good, on the pricey side for a few tacos, but we're on property, so that is expected. The service was less than expected and that is where they need to improve. I come form a service industry and the basics were not there. This isn't just from me, but the entire family felt this way. Improve the service and the rest will be history.
This location is by the water and has a show from 8:40 and plays every 30 minutes. Great show but we saw 3 shows before our food arrived. You can come to watch the show without having to eat here. I would recommend it. The drinks are okay the food though quite a bit of a selection is subpar. I come from California where we tend to have quite an assortment of Mexican flavors and we'll my fajitas a Chilis much better than here which is a disappointment. The cochinita pibil was also just okay. I guess you can't compare that to the taste you get in the Yucatán peninsula however had better in other parts of Mexico, another disappointment. The Pozole rojo is a dish that you shouldn't be able to go wrong with since you add all the condiments to get it to that exquisite taste, that too was a bit bland. Additionally, I have a 9 year old that tends to be a picky eater and this place doesn't offer a kids menu which forced to me to get the fajitas or ribeye if I wanted her to eat anything. If you do not live in an area with authentic Mexican food or frequent Mexican cuisine this could be a place you may enjoy. But please try some restaurants outside of the hotel your taste buds will thank you. The ambiance is very nice as well but again not worth the service or food.
4 months ago
Customer Service: Issue #1 - Service is slow. After sitting down took 15-20 mins before the waiter acknowledged us. In fact we had to reach out to the waiter. Then another 30 - 45 minutes to receive order..Start to finish was approximately 2 hrs wasted here. Issue #2 - All appetizers did not arrive at the same time. When we told waiter to cancel the appetizer because it wasn't brought out with the rest he said they can't cancel orders & that's it's already waiting to be brought out. Food Quality: All the food was brought out and majority of food was already cold. The food was not good. No flavor. Very bland. Entertainment: Dining outside there is a water show approximately every 15. But there are also raccoons. Kids Menu: No kids menu. Did not see any kid friendly options. No cheeseburgers on the menu and they are not willing to coordinate with the other restaurants on site to place an order for one. Usually other hotels are very accommodating and can make anything possible but not here. Price: Everything was extremely expensive. Approximately $60+ per person. read more
11 months ago
La Cantina has a great outdoor dining experience, colorful chairs with great views of the lake which at night offers a fun light show. I've never dined inside but from walking though it offers more of a sports bar type vibe. I ordered the ribs and the meat fell off the bone and the cheesy potato was yummy! The rest of the table enjoyed flautas, enchiladas, posole, and tostados. Cocktails looked and tasted good. Service was great and we were able to watch the 15-20 minute light show. read more
3 months ago
The restaurant's most impressive feature is the outdoor seating area near a laser light water show that happens frequently at night. The food is very good especially my octopus dish with jicama salad. It was very tender and full of flavor. My wife had the catch of the day which was a little small but good. The server was excellent and very attentive wanting to make our experience perfect. read more
3 months ago
Festive & attentive staff. You'll eat all your favorite Mexican cuisine here. We kept coming back over & over again because everything was flavorful & priced at $$ The Arrachera was a treat and so tender. The Shrimp Fajitas were abundant & filling. I loved the crispy fresh tortilla chips with 4 house made specialty salsas. Take many pictures for your memory book the outside patio seating is a splendor with decorative art & seasonal greenery. The inside is culturally designed from colorful skulls to giant topos. Keep in mind this restaurant is located inside VIDANTA Resort in Nuevo Puerto Nayarit! read more
A Mexican Sports Bar with good noshes and drinks and superb service! There are a few dishes that could be better, like the Guacamole. It was similar to Taco Break, like they all get it from the same batch, boring, bland, needs flavor help and too creamy. We got plain this time, no Grasshoppers since we ditched the kids, who love them added. The dry chips were the same dry and no flavor but the Gardiniera and Sauces were great and needed. Verdes and Picantes, including a white sauce, ranged from mild to spicy. Something for everyone. Otherwise, the Rib Eye Chicharron with Grilled Queso Panela and Onions were delish! The Chicken Quesadillas was seasoned and juicy and great against the Asadero queso. Even better with the Spicy Salsa and a top of Guac. Tried Pulque and know it's not for me but glad we did. Drinks like a cloudy, milky Sake. Also, had Pineapple Margaritas (neat) sin sal con Patron Silver. Good and refreshing. Watched some Playoff games, great camaraderie, a bit of bantering back & forth, with large tvs viewed from every angle. Service is swift, congenial and fun. We had Oscar, Diego and I believe Victor. Had orders to go and a had a fantastic time! read more
The food is pretty good here. I really enjoyed the different salsas that they serve complimentary. We had the tortilla soup, the enchiladas, ceviche. this is a great place to watch sports or have a nice view in the outside patio, read more
3 years ago
Came to stay at the Grand Mayan resort in Nuevo Vallarta and this was one of the few restaurants that were nearby on the resort. We came here once for the "light show" but I believe they were having technical difficulties because they started very late and it ended up being a 20 second ad for their restaurant. A couple nights later we went to actually try the food and caught a glimpse of the show and it looked much better with different content. Now the service was good. They attended to all our needs. I just wish they had physical menus instead of the code because our phones weren't downloading it and we had to share the restaurants iPad between 8 of us. The food was really good. Some of the best food we've had at the resort. The restaurant is very colorful with plenty of tvs to watch your sports, they have a full bar as well and it was decorated for day of the dead which I loved read more
Incredible food, incredible service, and a light show on the lake was amazing. I'm not sure what we ordered last night I've never had a Chili relleno that had shrimp and fish in it but it was incredible. I would recommend. read more
2 years ago
We found this place for a late lunch after the Vidanta sales presentation ran longer than expected. Prices are higher than Taco Break (which we had for dinner the previous night) but better presentation and ambience was more comfortable. Almost empty place for a Monday at 2pm. Plenty sports screens around the room. Service was alright, although slightly snooty and food came out slower than expected. Hubby liked the chicken fajitas. I tried the gorditos, which were tasty though oily. Kid enjoyed the chicken quesadilla which was double the portion of Taco Break and came with a small cup of pico de gallo and guacamole. read more
2 years ago
Went to La Cantina for my birthday dinner. Server was kind and attentive. Accommodates large parties which is great. Food I ordered was really good! Especially the appetizer. We sat inside where the Air conditioner was lol but they have tables outside by the water. There's a water show in the evenings. Decor is nice inside. The only thing I would warn about is the steak. My family ordered the steak and said they don't recommend it. It was very chewy and hard to swallow. read more
The sad thing about this restaurant is that I cannot really comment so much on the food as on the terrible attitude of the waiter and manager with whom we had to deal. We loved the decor and expected a great evening, but something was not working well with the staff. It took forever to get someone to take our order, and then a lot more time to actually get food - but not all the food! There were six of us at the table, but someone apparently decided that only four of us should get fed, because only four dinners arrived. Those of us who had food had no choice but to get started, while the rest just waited. Finally, our host went to talk with the manager who was rude and unhelpful. It really ruined the evening, and thanks to our concierge and the management at the Grand Luxxe, we eventually were reimbursed for the cost of our meals there. Needless to say, we don't recommend this restaurant. read more
We visited La Cantina for lunch when arriving to the property. This is our second time coming to Puerto Vallarta and second time staying at the beautiful Vidanta properties. We were tired and hungry from our trip, so we gave them a try. I think when you are both tired and hungry it can effect how you perceive you food and service. We had a few items: Lobster tacos, el pastor tacos and quesadillas. The tacos were well prepared. The only downside I can say about the restaurant was the level of service. Many moments we were left with empty glasses of water and when we needed the check it was difficult to flag someone down. In the end the food was good, on the pricey side for a few tacos, but we're on property, so that is expected. The service was less than expected and that is where they need to improve. I come form a service industry and the basics were not there. This isn't just from me, but the entire family felt this way. Improve the service and the rest will be history. read more
4 years ago
This location is by the water and has a show from 8:40 and plays every 30 minutes. Great show but we saw 3 shows before our food arrived. You can come to watch the show without having to eat here. I would recommend it. The drinks are okay the food though quite a bit of a selection is subpar. I come from California where we tend to have quite an assortment of Mexican flavors and we'll my fajitas a Chilis much better than here which is a disappointment. The cochinita pibil was also just okay. I guess you can't compare that to the taste you get in the Yucatán peninsula however had better in other parts of Mexico, another disappointment. The Pozole rojo is a dish that you shouldn't be able to go wrong with since you add all the condiments to get it to that exquisite taste, that too was a bit bland. Additionally, I have a 9 year old that tends to be a picky eater and this place doesn't offer a kids menu which forced to me to get the fajitas or ribeye if I wanted her to eat anything. If you do not live in an area with authentic Mexican food or frequent Mexican cuisine this could be a place you may enjoy. But please try some restaurants outside of the hotel your taste buds will thank you. The ambiance is very nice as well but again not worth the service or food. read more
9 years ago
I was looking forward to having authentic Mexican food so I thought this place in the resort would be great. We looked into the menu and was super disappointed. It's not authentic Mexican and more like Americanized??? It was more like sports bar with American food. I ordered the octopus which was super oily and needed more salt, lemon and parsley. My friend ordered fish and other gf ordered Taco pizza. They were just mediocre. The service here was awful as well. The only restaurant in the resort with really bad and super slow service. Avoid this place and just go to Taco break. TRUST!!! read more
5 years ago
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Unfortunately this place was not for me. I do have to say that I like the Beautiful decor and atmosphere. The view when eating outside looked tranquil and relax but from the start my experience was not pleasant. We made reservations to go to La Cantina mainly because we wanted to see the light water show. We got there half an hour early but when we arrived we were told that the water show was canceled for the night due to a broken part. My family and I started discussing our plans to either go somewhere else, cancel the reservations or wait or what to do next. So we decided to stay but walk around and take a few pictures in the mean time. By the time we got back for our reservations the hostess had given our table to someone else. She assumed we had canceled since she heard us talked. So we decided let's make the best of it and waited for another table to be ready no big deal. Overall I was disappointed with the service and the food. At one point the restaurant didn't have enough menus to go around and once we got the food I wasn't impress with the food specially for those prices. The food was okay it just didn't wow me and that's my opinion. Until next review,Chao! read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
In actuality I came here to see the light show on the lake but was hungry and decided to eat. I was seated at a table outside with a great view of the lake. The show was spectacular and the food was great, just a bit on the expensive side. The waitstaff was extremely busy but they were very attentive. All in all a good deal. read more
One of my favorites restaurants at the resort. Their inside bar has a big range on it's vibe, from tranquil and quiet to loud and lively. We stopped in for a drink 4x during our week stay here and every time it was a different vibe. The restaurant outside it great for dinner. Water show happens every 30 min and it is different every time. Food and service was great. Everything tasted fresh. Live music outside, mariachis, singers, violin players, all going to various tables to preform. Service is not quick so be prepared to have a few drinks, relax, and enjoy the scenery until your food arrives. read more
10 years ago
The food here is just basic Mexican food, but it is good. They have tacos, quesadillas, and other sorts of Mexican foods. My favourite part is the fountain show. With help from projectors, a water mist screen, and fountains, they take you on a vivid journey through jungles, water, and Mexican culture. They also have a sports bar for ages 18 and up (I believe it's 18) where you can watch games. The service is pretty good, but I did hear some complaints about a reservation mishap. read more
8 years ago
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5 years ago
This is one of the most expensive restaurants at the resort. We had an appetizer. In order of lobster tacos, to Mojito's and one jack and Coke it cost us 1200 pesos. Which is expensive over there. The food was OK this place was way understaffed. It took almost 2 hours to get seated when there were no buddy at the restaurant and to finish our food. The show from the fountain was nice. Oh and you can feed the local read more
6 years ago
The service and food was great. The staff catered to our every need and the food came out hot and promptly. Our meal was delicious. read more
9 years ago
"This place is the best place to eat at on the entire resort."- a man that sat at a table next to me. APPETIZER: My favorite appetizer is the garlic shrimp. The next best would have to be the shrimp with guac. The garlic shrimp is more filling while the one with guac is very refreshing. They give you a good amount of shrimp for the price you pay. MAIN: For the main course, I recommend the catch of the day or the fajita. Honestly, DO NOT get the octopus unless you like your octopus super soft. They also have other typical dishes like tacos and quesadillas, but if you are into those then you should honestly just go to the taco shop on the 3rd floor of la plaza. Those tacos are cheap and delicious. DESSERT: The flan here is really good. And they add a cute little Mexican flare with the Mexican flag colors. Overall, this place is my favorite. They also provide free salsa and chips. If you come at around 8-9pm you can see the light show at night (but do not have Disneyworld light show expectations). The waiters and waitresses dress up in a really aesthetic Mexican-like clothing. The ambience is really nice. Tips: PUT ON BUG SPRAY. The trees here attract mosquitoes. Also ALWAYS make reservations to every place you eat at on the resort!!!! Better safe than sorry Hope you have a good vacation! read more
9 years ago
We had tried this place on arrival, I had the shrimp fajitas and mango margarita... That was very tasty! Today, five days later, we tried again... I had the EL 8 MANOS... Grill octopus with side dish of green tomatoes. I'd asked the waiter if portions were good for meal size, he said yes... Me thinking what's in a name right, maybe there are 8 tentacles, hence 8 MANOS?!? Well I also ordered a small side of Mexican rice, glad I did! What came out was a size of a small chicken breast essentially, it was only 4 MANOS :-). I should have asked specifically... Although "small" with the side of rice bowl, it was actually enough, wasn't super filling, just right! It was SO TASTY, that I wished I had a lil bit more octopus though. Overall GLAD I tried this dish, so yummy tasty, right chewiness not tough at all... ENJOYED every bit. Rodrigo - great attentive waiter, speaks well, gave recommendations and suggestions! El 8 Manos - grilled octopus, SO decadent! Would be hard to find this at home. Tamarind margarita - kinda smaller size as we dined in the cantina, I think outside on the patio, it was larger. Overall - GREAT EXPERIENCE, size of the entree could be bigger to get 5 stars from me. read more
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Av. Paseo de Las Moras S/N
Fracc. Náutico Turístico
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
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