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    La Vaca Argentina

    4.0 (176 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Grilled peppers over tomatoes and chimichurri
    Grace S.

    From the moment we sat down, the service was impeccable--thanks to Marco, who gave us the most amazing suggestions all night. We started with warm, fresh bread and three flavorful sauces. Marco then recommended chorizo, cheese, and grilled peppers over tomatoes, which we combined with the bread for a traditional Argentinian choripán experience--absolutely delicious! He also suggested a beautifully smooth blend of Malbec that paired perfectly with our meal. For the main course, we enjoyed perfectly cooked steak, a crisp salad, the most flavorful mushrooms I've ever had, creamy mashed potatoes, and tender grilled vegetables. Every bite was incredible, and the service made it even better. This was hands down one of the best dining experiences we've had in Puerto Vallarta. Highly recommend--ask for Marco!

    The food had a bug I would not go back

    The food had a bug they did not try and fix the problem , out waiter was great but I would not go back due to the manager not trying to solve the issue

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    Deb W.

    It was easy to make a last minute reservation same day. Easy to find, quick to sit down. The bar was cool aesthetic. Service was good changing out plates/utensils at every course. Menu was large but mostly straight forward. They brought complimentary bread and kids thought it was good. The octopus and steak was cooked perfectly. The garlic mushrooms were tart and a good compliment to the steak. The salad had some sort of homey mustard dressing which I liked. Only pic I didn't take was the side of fries we ordered. Only downside my son found a small fly alive and buried underneath part of the dish. Had to eat almost the entire bowl to then find the fly was unsettling. We just let it go. The creme brulee was excellent so smooth and creamy. Beware they post the exchange rate near where to check in. At the time it is 18/1, which is really poor course in their favor. Recommended bring cash.

    Bread appetizer!
    Liliana N.

    Best steak and pasta ever! Waiter was super sweet and helpful with the menu. The ambience is great very chill. Hector was the best very sweet guy. I would totally come back when I'm back in PV!

    Steak

    Absolutely delicious food! We will be back again!!!! The drinks, ambience and food were top notch! I enjoyed their bread aswell. Bathrooms are well maintained and they are very attentive.

    Margarita
    Margarita P.

    Drinks are great good service todos fueron muy amables. La comida fue deliciosa el ambiente fue calmado pero elegante ambiance was calm but elegant .

    Jamie G.

    Our concierge highly recommend La Vaca and steak sounded good so my wife and I took the short walk over to the restaurant. It's very nice inside with a huge bar and a great selection of wines. The wait staff was very attentive and made some food recommendations. We ordered our wine then started reviewing the menu. I ordered the skirt steak like I always do in an Argentine restaurant but Julio suggested a different cut. He said it was equally as flavorful and much more tender. It was called vacio. I've never heard of it before and Julio was right. It was spectacular! So tender and flavorful. A new absolute all-time favorite. Now I'll step back a bit. We started out with provoleta caminito and empanadas. We couldn't decide so we got a beef, corn and ham and a spinach and cheese to split. We ended up only eating the corn with ham and saved the others for lunch tomorrow. The provoleta was really good. It was different from what I am used to, but in a good way. We really enjoyed it. My wife ordered the milanesa napolitana and it came with fries. It was large enough to feed a family of four! It was enormous! The steak was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. The sauce was nice and there was a lot of cheese. The fries were also really good. By the time we finished we were too full for desert. There was a lot of left over food to bring back to the condo so lunch is covered for tomorrow.

    Cheesecake!
    Kim S.

    Service, ambience, and food were all exceptional! We will make this a regular stop on all future trips to Nuevo Vallarta!

    Steak skewers with veggies and fries
    Barry H.

    Another trip to Puerto Vallarta, and of course, we had to stop in again. This time, i tried the short ribs while Shelly had the steak skewers with veggies and french fries. Another fantastic meal.

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    Food was fantastic and the best, most attentive service in town. However, it is a bit pricey.

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    8 months ago

    Always have great steaks. The setting and service is great!! I always recommend this location to anyone going to PV.

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    Food was excellent! Ambience is great in a beautiful setting. Drinks are delicious! I would definitely go back!

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    I definitely recommend this place, and the La Vaca steak, it was so juicy and perfect.

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    Serrano's Meat House - Filet Mignon

    Serrano's Meat House

    4.2(116 reviews)
    4.6 km
    $$

    This place was recommended to us when we asked around for a good steak spot, and it did not…read moredisappoint. It was super close to where we were staying in Zona Romantica, which made it really convenient. We made a reservation but honestly it wasn't too busy for a Friday night so we probably could have walked in. We sat outside and there was live music which was such a nice touch. I'm not sure if she was part of the restaurant or just set up nearby but she was amazing and made the whole vibe even better. I ordered the filet mignon which came with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes and I ordered a side of their mushrooms that were recommended. Everything was so good. The filet was cooked perfectly, super juicy and full of flavor. The mushrooms were honestly really rich and flavorful. The mashed potatoes and veggies were also great. We had a few glasses of wine with dinner and they were all really good. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake and it was the perfect way to end the meal. Service was attentive and quick and even though we stayed past closing, we never felt rushed at all. The overall quality of the food and service really impressed me. Just a heads up, this is not a cheap dinner. It came out to ~$530 for four people, but we did have two bottles of wine. That said, it felt fair for the quality and experience.

    Very well established restaurant In the Romantic zone…read more Popular for breakfast and dinner. Don't overlook the lunch menu that begins at 2pm. Fresh air seating area. Full bar. Credit cards. Popular meeting place for friends.

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    Urban burger with parm fries.

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    Other side of patio

    Chenandos - Soup, chips, bread

    Chenandos

    4.9(51 reviews)
    4.5 km
    $$$

    I just ate and this delicious restaurant the other night. After I was seated I engaged in a…read moreconversation with a lovely Canadian couple that highly recommended a seafood dish. They visit often and stated that it was one of their favorites. I had the Fruit of the Sea. It was absolutely delicious and served in a light white sauce with garlic bread. I visited somewhat early so it wasn't very busy. I'm adding it to my new PV favorites list. It's a very small place with interesting art work and a warm ambiance. By the way, I'm a red wine drinker and the Chilean Cabernet was very nice.

    My partner wasn't feeling well, and it had been almost 9 hours since we had breakfast...I needed…read morefood. The concierge at my hotel suggested that, for a quick bite, I walk to a restaurant that he marked on my map. It was only three minutes away. That restaurant was shuttered and closed, despite it being only 8pm on a Saturday. So I went next door and found Chenando's. The prices looked a little steep, but I was hungry and ready just wanted some soup, which was on the appetizer menu. Despite the heat, I love soup and find that soup in Mexico has never let me down. I went in and was seated immediately with a smile. I only brought a little cash with me, because even though this area feels very safe, I was a solo lady with intermediate Spanish, at best, at night, in a new place. This place did not take credit, much like almost every other place in Puerto Vallarta. I asked if they could make the tortilla soup with chicken, since I wanted to get at least a little protein, and the waiter happily obliged. You guys. Holy shit. I come to Mexico at least three times a year, trying out different cities. This might have been the best meal I've had in all of those trips. It was easily the best tortilla soup of my life. The chunks of avocado were so soft and had absorbed the flavor of the soup. They melted like butter in my mouth. THEN there was the bread! I don't even know what it was. Sort of like Hawaiian rolls, but toasted. Freaking awesome. If I wasn't so full from the soup, I would have stuffed all three giant pieces in my face. I could only do one. They asked how it was and I announced that this was the most delicious soup of my life. The two other tables had couples dining who enthusiastically agreed that the food here is next level. One couple from the Netherlands said they come here three times a year. From the Netherlands. To eat here, specifically. Yeah, I could see that. Altogether, my bill was 155 pesos, just under $9 USD. Hell yeah. They even gave me chocolate covered raisins with my bill.

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    Chenandos - Painted by the Chef

    Painted by the Chef

    Chenandos - The tortilla soup plus chicken. Holy moly so good

    The tortilla soup plus chicken. Holy moly so good

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