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We've loved Tintoque for dinner for years, so it was a fun surprise to discover that their brunch is just as incredible and maybe even more special in a different way. Not many people talk about their brunch, but they should. It is easily one of the best hidden gems in Puerto Vallarta. Every dish is beautiful, creative, and full of flavor. From the fresh bread and pastries to the main plates, everything feels intentional and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell the same care and creativity that goes into their dinner menu shows up at brunch too. The presentation is stunning, and the flavors are just as impressive. What really sets brunch here apart is the value. For the quality, the experience, and the level of cooking, it is an amazing deal. It feels like a high end experience without feeling stuffy or overpriced. It is the kind of place you want to linger, enjoy the view, and take your time. If you already love Tintoque for dinner, you owe it to yourself to try brunch. And if you have never been, brunch is the perfect introduction. It is truly one of the best brunch experiences in Puerto Vallarta and we keep coming back for more.
Been wanting to go to Tintoque since FOREVER lol but we always end up trying new restaurants in Versalles since it's closer to our home. First off there's street work being done just outside. So don't wear your stilettos just yet lol As we entered, all the awards and recognitions received by the restaurant is on display. Very cozy reception area. We were seated promptly. We were given small towels (just like in most Japanese restaurants), and a refreshing shot of Tuba (coconut wine with small pcs of cucumber). I want pitcher of that please! We were served an amuse bouche.....it's a canapé that's beautifully presented and DELICIOUS! Now I'm very confident that's we're in for a treat! We ordered grey goose martinis, a guava vodka drink and pisco sour (not on list). Great job by the mixologist! For starters we ordered blue fin tuna, the one with ants lol, and chicken livers. For our entrees we ordered the burger and rib eye prime and a side order of rice. ( I have to have my rice!) Everything was delicious, great presentation and food well seasoned. A couple of dishes were a tad salty but delicious nonetheless. Shout out to our servers Alexis and David!!! Excellent and very attentive service. They made our dining experience very memorable and worth every moment we were there. Can't wait to bring our friends and family next time we're in Puerto Vallarta!
We went here for my birthday. This was one of the best meals i have ever had. The ambiance was perfect and the service was spectacular. The prices were great too. We started with 2 specialty cocktails that were delicious. Our appetizers were a tostada with fresh tuna tartar and a mushroom wrapped enchilada. Both were fantastic. My husband had the fried chicken and i had the catch of the day. We loved them both. We shared a sticky pudding for dessert. We will definitely go back when we return to Puerto Vallarta.
Finally got a chance to try this one. Last time we were there two years ago I got sick and wasn't able to make dinner so really built up anticipation and it was worth it. It just a completely unique dining experience to anything else in PV and that's saying a lot for such a culinary town. All the food there was made with tender loving care and delivered by a great weight staff that really knew what they were talking about. Please make sure that you try to request a table on the patio. We were celebrating a birthday so they were very sweet and put us right at the lip of the patio overlooking the river and we got to watch all the little stray cats run around which was entertaining.
Born in Puerto Vallarta, but globally trained, Chef Joel Ornelas' Tintoque offers indigenous Ingredients with a wide range of inspirations in a riverside room with the sort of service befitting Michelin-starred eateries in Asia and Europe. Offered as a tasting or a la carte experience, the latter well-suited to large groups willing to share, Tintoque opened in 2016 and has frequently been cited as one of the best Restaurants in Mexico by publications including Guia Mexico Gastronomico ever since. A white-tablecloth space with an open kitchen, high ceilings and tiles magnifying sounds but never too loud, it is with a focus on local Spirits that Cocktails take on lot of complexity that pairs well to opening flavors such as two types of Fish Tostada including faultless Bluefin in Peanut Adobo. Intrigued by "High Fermentation" Bread, essentially toasted Sourdough adjacent aged Butter, a Bean and Cheese Tamale with Mushrooms also fared well while Marlin Kebabs unfortunately got a little lost in assertive Tzatziki and Feta. Better with Fried Chicken in something akin to Bravas Sauce, as well as Grilled Amberjack not unlike Steak in its taste and texture, Ornelas' Esquites seek to steal the spotlight despite their vegetarian nature thanks to Mushrooms and Cheese. Agreeable to offering a Tasting Menu addition a la carte, Bone Marrow Custard, Beef Fat Caramel and Foie Gras mesmerizing beneath a shard of Sugar, Cream Cheese Pudding exceeds expectations while Toffee Pudding served as a Donut is benefited by a scoop of housemade Ice Cream.
This was probably our one "nice" meal when we were in PV. We made advance reservations online, which was easy enough. The restaurant itself has lovely and hip. Minimalistic. There's indoor seating (with AC) or there's outdoor seating on the patio with lovely little lights and surroundings. We each did the tasting menu, which included "snacks," 6 courses, pre-dessert, and then desserts. The tasting menu was $2,106 (pesos) per person, which is about $116 (USD) a person. All the food was lovely and delicious. Bc it's a course menu, keep in mind that the food is bite sized pieces and that they are brought out in a measured tempo. You will get full, but just give it some time. With each dish, the staff explained what was in the dish and instructions on how to eat it. We also did one wine pairing to share for $1,500 (pesos), which is about $83 (USD) a person. A barrage of white wine came out for the most part. I think there was only 1 red wine that came out. With tip, our meal came out to about $375-$400 (USD). Just letting you know since I was a bit shocked that our meal would be that expensive in Mexico... However, it is technically much cheaper than tasting menus in the States. Overall: Lovely, kind staff. Good food. I'd recommend if you're looking for a nice restaurant in PV outside your resort/hotel. However, keep in mind the price!
This was our splurge meal in Puerto Vallarta and well worth it. Lovely setting inside, and out on the patio, where we were seated. We opted for the 9 course tasting menu, expertly served and described by Alexis. He was very accommodating when we asked him to slow down the courses a little. Our favorites were the crab gringa with Thai sauce and bacon, and the tomato/Ovni cheese/tamarind vinaigrette and mint. Coconut water sorbet and the vanilla flan were perfect to end the meal, though the coconut Cuala petit four was an unusual texture and flavor.
Stellar Mexican fine dining in a small boutique like elegant space with such creative dishes and complex flavors. 4.25 stars Food: 4.5 stars Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (expensive, but high quality food) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe, only with true fine dining fans Eve award: best Mexican Asian pork fusion dish Highlights: - Piglet cheek with red curry agua chile and fresh coconut: one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. So many layers of complex flavors and texture. Acid for tang, slight heat, smoothness of the large fresh coconut slices, tenderness of the small pork pieces, and some crunch with thin daikon and peppers. Divine. 5 stars - Chicken Milanese with tomatillo pomodoro: super crispy textured exterior yet well cooked chicken interior. Loved the light green tomatillo sauce. 4.5 stars - Grilled fish with chiles: several pieces of fresh snapper that was incredible. Accompanying broth like flavors were mild to last the fish shine. 4.5 stars - Cocktails: all very different and I got one with crispy bacon that was light and not too sweet I really enjoyed. 4.5 stars - Sticky toffee pudding: not at all expecting this on a menu in Mexico but it was a favorite of the table. 4.5 stars - Amuse: believe was a tuna based item on a soft piece of toast and a nice lime flavor. 4 stars - Breads: fluffy sourdough, croissants, and pita breads were part of our meal and they were all fantastic. In the extra great order there was one with fennel that didn't seem necessary as the pure flavors were good as is. 4 stars - Corn truffle cheese: a main item that was rich but so delightful and the truffle took the backseat to the corn which I loved. Hard black bits in that I found hard to eat. 4 stars - Burrata: creamy hefty ball of burrata with croissants on the side. 4 stars - Dining space: elegant small dining room with high ceilings and a patio with lights next to a bit of water. Open kitchen which seemed to run smoothly. - Wine: we got a bottle of Malbec that was delicious, a glass of French champagne, and glasses of port. Midlights: - Short rib: most expensive item on the menu and was just ok. Not too tender or full of flavor. Also the other side of the large bone had a sausage that wasn't on the menu or explained to us so not sure if that was an impromptu change. 3 stars - Bluefin tuna tostada: crispy corn topped in tons of green herbs and some hidden spicy raw peppers. Fish was cooked in a tuna adobo to put on top. First few bites were fine but ended up being too spicy for my friend and I to continue eating. 3 stars - Sizing is a bit misleading as the starters and first and a decent size and the mains are portioned for many. - Accommodations for pickier eaters: I researched prior to coming for their approach to making accommodations to the menu especially for younger ones since my son is so picky and recognized it's fine dining. Many past diners wrote reviews noting the staff was happy to create items for them which led me to feel ok booking the restaurant. My son is 13 so not a child and when I saw chicken on the menu I asked if it was possible to create a version plain without sauce. The waiter declined then directed me to order the fish, but he doesn't eat seafood. He then resigned to reluctantly ask the chef. My son ended up getting chicken breast and was happy with it so glad it ended up working out. Lowlights: - Service was spotty for this level of establishment: a very long time to get our last course, tried to give us a different tables' cocktails, and when asked if there was anything they were able to make plain for my son he just said a curt "no." San Francisco prices I wasn't quite expecting though we did over-order as all plates were larger than expected to share. Bill was ~$250 per person and mid-range wines were $200. - Chocolate cake bites as last parting item was dry and lacked flavor which was a sad ending to a stellar meal. Ended up enjoying our meal as the food was outstanding but a few things during our experience fell a bit short.
Our group visited Tintoque after hearing all the hypes about it from friends and others that went to PV for so many times. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, which also has a vintage vibe that is suitable for family and friends gathering. The price is pretty expensive imo, but the dishes are not that special. My bf and I ordered a la carte with the bread + butter, dumpling, flat bread, and the lamp for main course. All the other dishes are normal and not worth the price, but their lamp is outstanding. There are complementary small bites from the chef; we got one for starter and another for dessert. The portion here is big, especially the lamb which can feed up to 4 people. We would come back here for the lamb!!!
WOW! Tintoque is an awesome experience in Puerto Vallarta. If you have the time, this place is not to miss! The experience, from start to finish, was superb. First, I tried a drink that was topped with chopped walnuts - it was the best alcoholic drink I have ever had. From there, we were torn about the tasting menu, but opted to make our own menu, which did not disappoint. Both appetizers were incredible; we had the empanada and the scallops. I almost opted to swap my entree for more of them. If you can only choose one, be sure to grab the scallops. For dinner, both entrees were stunningly amazing. My pork enchilada was one of the best I have ever had. Even as I expected excellence, I was not let down by the food. A quick scoop of lavender ice cream rounded us out - definitely a perfect moment to lead us out into the night.
4 months ago
On par with any Michelin star restaurant. Hands down my favorite restaurant I have ever been to. Their tasting menu is out of this world. Pair it with the wine, however be careful. They have an ever changing tasting menu that caters to the season in which it is in. None of the items are bad. A restaurant like this would be several hundreds of dollars if you visited in the states. The service is beyond kind and understanding with the language barrier. If the weather is nice I highly recommend sitting outside along the river. It's incredibly romantic. Please visit this restaurant if you are reading this. You won't regret it! read more
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 What a wonderful way to end our PV vacation. After spending 6 glorious days relaxing and eating our way through the city, we decided to have a special meal for our last night. And what an impeccable meal it was. We decided to do the tasting menu with the standard wine pairing and we are so happy we did. We were taken through a journey of amazing flavors, textures, food stories, and visuals. Each dish and glass of wine was described by our server with such detail I could not wait to dive right in. The wonderful reviews for Tintoque are absolutely validated and we highly recommend this fantastic restaurant. read more
7 months ago
We've loved Tintoque for dinner for years, so it was a fun surprise to discover that their brunch is just as incredible and maybe even more special in a different way. Not many people talk about their brunch, but they should. It is easily one of the best hidden gems in Puerto Vallarta. Every dish is beautiful, creative, and full of flavor. From the fresh bread and pastries to the main plates, everything feels intentional and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell the same care and creativity that goes into their dinner menu shows up at brunch too. The presentation is stunning, and the flavors are just as impressive. What really sets brunch here apart is the value. For the quality, the experience, and the level of cooking, it is an amazing deal. It feels like a high end experience without feeling stuffy or overpriced. It is the kind of place you want to linger, enjoy the view, and take your time. If you already love Tintoque for dinner, you owe it to yourself to try brunch. And if you have never been, brunch is the perfect introduction. It is truly one of the best brunch experiences in Puerto Vallarta and we keep coming back for more. read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Been wanting to go to Tintoque since FOREVER lol but we always end up trying new restaurants in Versalles since it's closer to our home. First off there's street work being done just outside. So don't wear your stilettos just yet lol As we entered, all the awards and recognitions received by the restaurant is on display. Very cozy reception area. We were seated promptly. We were given small towels (just like in most Japanese restaurants), and a refreshing shot of Tuba (coconut wine with small pcs of cucumber). I want pitcher of that please! We were served an amuse bouche.....it's a canapé that's beautifully presented and DELICIOUS! Now I'm very confident that's we're in for a treat! We ordered grey goose martinis, a guava vodka drink and pisco sour (not on list). Great job by the mixologist! For starters we ordered blue fin tuna, the one with ants lol, and chicken livers. For our entrees we ordered the burger and rib eye prime and a side order of rice. ( I have to have my rice!) Everything was delicious, great presentation and food well seasoned. A couple of dishes were a tad salty but delicious nonetheless. Shout out to our servers Alexis and David!!! Excellent and very attentive service. They made our dining experience very memorable and worth every moment we were there. Can't wait to bring our friends and family next time we're in Puerto Vallarta! read more
5 months ago
One of the most incredible meals in our lives! Our friends found this place and shared it with us, and we are delighted to share it with you. You will not be disappointed absolutely incredible. read more
We went here for my birthday. This was one of the best meals i have ever had. The ambiance was perfect and the service was spectacular. The prices were great too. We started with 2 specialty cocktails that were delicious. Our appetizers were a tostada with fresh tuna tartar and a mushroom wrapped enchilada. Both were fantastic. My husband had the fried chicken and i had the catch of the day. We loved them both. We shared a sticky pudding for dessert. We will definitely go back when we return to Puerto Vallarta. read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
This is an actual fine dining restaurant from top to bottom. The food, service and ambiance are impeccable. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Finally got a chance to try this one. Last time we were there two years ago I got sick and wasn't able to make dinner so really built up anticipation and it was worth it. It just a completely unique dining experience to anything else in PV and that's saying a lot for such a culinary town. All the food there was made with tender loving care and delivered by a great weight staff that really knew what they were talking about. Please make sure that you try to request a table on the patio. We were celebrating a birthday so they were very sweet and put us right at the lip of the patio overlooking the river and we got to watch all the little stray cats run around which was entertaining. read more
2 years ago
Born in Puerto Vallarta, but globally trained, Chef Joel Ornelas' Tintoque offers indigenous Ingredients with a wide range of inspirations in a riverside room with the sort of service befitting Michelin-starred eateries in Asia and Europe. Offered as a tasting or a la carte experience, the latter well-suited to large groups willing to share, Tintoque opened in 2016 and has frequently been cited as one of the best Restaurants in Mexico by publications including Guia Mexico Gastronomico ever since. A white-tablecloth space with an open kitchen, high ceilings and tiles magnifying sounds but never too loud, it is with a focus on local Spirits that Cocktails take on lot of complexity that pairs well to opening flavors such as two types of Fish Tostada including faultless Bluefin in Peanut Adobo. Intrigued by "High Fermentation" Bread, essentially toasted Sourdough adjacent aged Butter, a Bean and Cheese Tamale with Mushrooms also fared well while Marlin Kebabs unfortunately got a little lost in assertive Tzatziki and Feta. Better with Fried Chicken in something akin to Bravas Sauce, as well as Grilled Amberjack not unlike Steak in its taste and texture, Ornelas' Esquites seek to steal the spotlight despite their vegetarian nature thanks to Mushrooms and Cheese. Agreeable to offering a Tasting Menu addition a la carte, Bone Marrow Custard, Beef Fat Caramel and Foie Gras mesmerizing beneath a shard of Sugar, Cream Cheese Pudding exceeds expectations while Toffee Pudding served as a Donut is benefited by a scoop of housemade Ice Cream. read more
This was probably our one "nice" meal when we were in PV. We made advance reservations online, which was easy enough. The restaurant itself has lovely and hip. Minimalistic. There's indoor seating (with AC) or there's outdoor seating on the patio with lovely little lights and surroundings. We each did the tasting menu, which included "snacks," 6 courses, pre-dessert, and then desserts. The tasting menu was $2,106 (pesos) per person, which is about $116 (USD) a person. All the food was lovely and delicious. Bc it's a course menu, keep in mind that the food is bite sized pieces and that they are brought out in a measured tempo. You will get full, but just give it some time. With each dish, the staff explained what was in the dish and instructions on how to eat it. We also did one wine pairing to share for $1,500 (pesos), which is about $83 (USD) a person. A barrage of white wine came out for the most part. I think there was only 1 red wine that came out. With tip, our meal came out to about $375-$400 (USD). Just letting you know since I was a bit shocked that our meal would be that expensive in Mexico... However, it is technically much cheaper than tasting menus in the States. Overall: Lovely, kind staff. Good food. I'd recommend if you're looking for a nice restaurant in PV outside your resort/hotel. However, keep in mind the price! read more
1 year ago
This was our splurge meal in Puerto Vallarta and well worth it. Lovely setting inside, and out on the patio, where we were seated. We opted for the 9 course tasting menu, expertly served and described by Alexis. He was very accommodating when we asked him to slow down the courses a little. Our favorites were the crab gringa with Thai sauce and bacon, and the tomato/Ovni cheese/tamarind vinaigrette and mint. Coconut water sorbet and the vanilla flan were perfect to end the meal, though the coconut Cuala petit four was an unusual texture and flavor. read more
Stellar Mexican fine dining in a small boutique like elegant space with such creative dishes and complex flavors. 4.25 stars Food: 4.5 stars Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (expensive, but high quality food) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe, only with true fine dining fans Eve award: best Mexican Asian pork fusion dish Highlights: - Piglet cheek with red curry agua chile and fresh coconut: one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. So many layers of complex flavors and texture. Acid for tang, slight heat, smoothness of the large fresh coconut slices, tenderness of the small pork pieces, and some crunch with thin daikon and peppers. Divine. 5 stars - Chicken Milanese with tomatillo pomodoro: super crispy textured exterior yet well cooked chicken interior. Loved the light green tomatillo sauce. 4.5 stars - Grilled fish with chiles: several pieces of fresh snapper that was incredible. Accompanying broth like flavors were mild to last the fish shine. 4.5 stars - Cocktails: all very different and I got one with crispy bacon that was light and not too sweet I really enjoyed. 4.5 stars - Sticky toffee pudding: not at all expecting this on a menu in Mexico but it was a favorite of the table. 4.5 stars - Amuse: believe was a tuna based item on a soft piece of toast and a nice lime flavor. 4 stars - Breads: fluffy sourdough, croissants, and pita breads were part of our meal and they were all fantastic. In the extra great order there was one with fennel that didn't seem necessary as the pure flavors were good as is. 4 stars - Corn truffle cheese: a main item that was rich but so delightful and the truffle took the backseat to the corn which I loved. Hard black bits in that I found hard to eat. 4 stars - Burrata: creamy hefty ball of burrata with croissants on the side. 4 stars - Dining space: elegant small dining room with high ceilings and a patio with lights next to a bit of water. Open kitchen which seemed to run smoothly. - Wine: we got a bottle of Malbec that was delicious, a glass of French champagne, and glasses of port. Midlights: - Short rib: most expensive item on the menu and was just ok. Not too tender or full of flavor. Also the other side of the large bone had a sausage that wasn't on the menu or explained to us so not sure if that was an impromptu change. 3 stars - Bluefin tuna tostada: crispy corn topped in tons of green herbs and some hidden spicy raw peppers. Fish was cooked in a tuna adobo to put on top. First few bites were fine but ended up being too spicy for my friend and I to continue eating. 3 stars - Sizing is a bit misleading as the starters and first and a decent size and the mains are portioned for many. - Accommodations for pickier eaters: I researched prior to coming for their approach to making accommodations to the menu especially for younger ones since my son is so picky and recognized it's fine dining. Many past diners wrote reviews noting the staff was happy to create items for them which led me to feel ok booking the restaurant. My son is 13 so not a child and when I saw chicken on the menu I asked if it was possible to create a version plain without sauce. The waiter declined then directed me to order the fish, but he doesn't eat seafood. He then resigned to reluctantly ask the chef. My son ended up getting chicken breast and was happy with it so glad it ended up working out. Lowlights: - Service was spotty for this level of establishment: a very long time to get our last course, tried to give us a different tables' cocktails, and when asked if there was anything they were able to make plain for my son he just said a curt "no." San Francisco prices I wasn't quite expecting though we did over-order as all plates were larger than expected to share. Bill was ~$250 per person and mid-range wines were $200. - Chocolate cake bites as last parting item was dry and lacked flavor which was a sad ending to a stellar meal. Ended up enjoying our meal as the food was outstanding but a few things during our experience fell a bit short. read more
Our group visited Tintoque after hearing all the hypes about it from friends and others that went to PV for so many times. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, which also has a vintage vibe that is suitable for family and friends gathering. The price is pretty expensive imo, but the dishes are not that special. My bf and I ordered a la carte with the bread + butter, dumpling, flat bread, and the lamp for main course. All the other dishes are normal and not worth the price, but their lamp is outstanding. There are complementary small bites from the chef; we got one for starter and another for dessert. The portion here is big, especially the lamb which can feed up to 4 people. We would come back here for the lamb!!! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
WOW! Tintoque is an awesome experience in Puerto Vallarta. If you have the time, this place is not to miss! The experience, from start to finish, was superb. First, I tried a drink that was topped with chopped walnuts - it was the best alcoholic drink I have ever had. From there, we were torn about the tasting menu, but opted to make our own menu, which did not disappoint. Both appetizers were incredible; we had the empanada and the scallops. I almost opted to swap my entree for more of them. If you can only choose one, be sure to grab the scallops. For dinner, both entrees were stunningly amazing. My pork enchilada was one of the best I have ever had. Even as I expected excellence, I was not let down by the food. A quick scoop of lavender ice cream rounded us out - definitely a perfect moment to lead us out into the night. read more
A friend visiting from San Diego wanted to go to a fine dining restaurant for seafood. This restaurant was chosen for multiple reasons, but they have great AC so that was good enough for me. Perusing the menu there are some really fun options and some interesting for sure. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly expensive everything was. I get it... you're all on vacation coming here with your vacation budget, but some of us actually live here and we're most certainly not on $120 USD dinner budgets, thanks. Everyone chose an appy and a main and then we shared a dessert. I stuck to water and la tuba while friends selected some cocktails. There were 5 of us and our bill at the end of the night was $700 USD. That's absolutely asinine for Puerto Vallarta. Was the food good? Yes, but certainly not $120 good. read more
Phenomenal, Michelin-star worthy cuisine tucked away in a quiet corner of Zona Romantica. Simply spectacular. Chic setting in a former house, but you immediately notice how formal the rest of the night will play out by the wine glasses and white table cloths. The servers conducted themselves very professionally, as if trained in 5-star hotels. We all opted for the tasting menu and there were zero regrets. Every course was a delicious surprise that plays with your palette. Too many good ones to name - I also am horrible about remembering the specifics going into a tasting menu. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking. One special call out was desert - they brought a piece of fois gras covered in chocolate that was TO DIE FOR - it was the most Louis XVI bite of food I'll ever have - no wonder his lost his head. Highly, highly recommend to any foodies or those who appreciate haute cuisine. The only shame is the location away from Punta Mita - otherwise I'd be sending clients here without question. I guess for those of us who come to PV, it's all "Winner, winner Tintoque dinner." read more
This place deserve a Michelin star, phenomenal meal and great service. This is located off the main area but it's a short walk from the city center. There are outdoor seatings surrounding by the trees very cute, But in the humid time is very hard to tolerate. Our table all did the tasting menu, each course is nicely put together from plating to flavor. Good amount of food and you will get really full after you finish. We didn't do the wine paring but we had the cocktails which are also very good. They are the best service in the area I had tried, all waiters are professionally trained. Each dish brought to us at the same time and explained. Highly recommend anyone visiting to give it a try. They also have a la cart menu if you are not too hungry. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
The food, atmosphere and service were absolutely incredible. I really enjoyed the tasting menu, and having tried quite a few, this was light, innovative and fun. Five stars read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Just when I thought I had already found all the culinary treasures of PVR!! Tintoque is now on the top of the list and on the PVR rotation. Food was maybe the best I have had in the city. Each dish is unique and creative but not tooooo foodie that it's just over the top. It's different but also really really good. If I were to name one highlight I think it'd be the Tuna appetizer. Tuna was so fresh and prepared with a light yet flavorful sauce. Cocktails are also excellent! Passion fruit marg was to die for! As with most nice places in Mexico, service is excellent. Setting was beautiful. Quant, peaceful, right on the river. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
This is the most wonderful restaurant! You need a reservation, then try to get a table on the porch by the river - it's so lovely. And we had no problems with mosquitoes.Though inside is nice, and fun to watch the kitchen, just not as romantic. We went twice in the week again. First time we ordered too much food, and took leftovers for lunch the next day. Be aware that this menu is slightly heavy, not much light on it. It does change, but I don't know how often. We had the octopus appetizer, which was deep-fried chunks that you dip into sweet potato puree, then a mixture of black sesame seeds and chiles. So delicious, just filling. Then crispy pork tamale, again so tasty, but a lot of masa, so heavy. Next pork cheek enchilada, which tasted better the next day because we were pretty full at this point. And finally the equites - 3 kinds of corn with huitlacoche and truffle, amazing! We've had it almost every time it's so good. We had no room for dessert, but chef sent out 2 tiny desserts that were fabulous, just right. The wine pours seemed small, but good Mexican wines. Service, as usual was impeccable. I wish all servers were trained as well as these. Our second visit we were much more cautious with ordering, and got the squid salad with lemongrass vinaigrette, thinking it would be light. The squid was fried! Delicious, just heavy. There was jicama and spinach , and the vinaigrette was wonderful. Then we shared the chicken, which normally I wouldn't consider in a place with such interesting options. It was cooked perfectly, in a light sauce. And it was a huge breast! Prices also seem ti have gone up, so ordering less is helpful. But a must go-to restaurant if you love well-cooked interesting food! read more
4 years ago
This place is spectacular. We did the tasting menu and we should have brought a pair of extra socks because the ones we were wearing got blown clean off! From the octopus to the carnitas "enchilada" and the best blue fin tuna I have ever tasted. The presentation is impeccable and the service is exceptional. If you are looking for the best meal in Mexico that turns your perception of Mexican food on its head. This is the place. Do the tasting menu and go on a food journey you'll never forget! Wow! read more
3 years ago
Overall, the restaurant ambiance is pleasant. We were seated outside for dinner. The downside is that we were right next to the restrooms. The tables are extremely close together making it impossible to not hear all conversations around you. We opted to share several first, second, and main courses in order to try to accommodate a couple of picky eaters. The quality of the food is good. The menu itself just seems like the chef is trying too hard. Some items are very plain (bread and oil), some are Mexican inspired (blue fin tuna "tostada" and esquite), and some were more Asian (pickled vegetables agar with beef shoyu and short noodles). It just felt disjointed. Many of the dishes have quite a bit of spicy to them...so beware of that. The service was fine. There were times where we had to flag someone down to ask for water or to order. read more
4 years ago
Tintoque is one of the BEST restaurants not just in Puerto Vallarta, but in all of Mexico as rated by Culinaria Mexicana. Tintoque is founded by Michelin-star Chef Joel Ornelas, and they offer 2 menus: pre-fixe and a la carte. I skipped the pre-fixe and ordered a la carte. Complimentary Apertif: tuba Tuba is fresh coconut sap; super refreshing! Cocktail: El Pescador gin, coconut agua, sesame seeds Delicious! Complimetary Starter: tomato, almond, sourdough bread. OK for free; I wouldn't order it. Starter: Fried Octopus sweet potato puree, sesame seeds, fried octopus This dish is GORGEOUS!! THe octopus is perfectly crisped and meaty! Dip the octopus in sweet potato puree and coat with sesame seeds. Main Course: Lobster with Rice The waiter will cut out the lobster meat for you and will garnish with lime. The presentation is spectacular. I will say I prefer the fried octopus to this main course, though. Dessert: Cheesecake Mousse cream cheese, brie, passiontfruit Perfect consistency and light sweetness! Love this one! If you are in Puerto Vallarta and are looking for an upscale restaurant, you must not miss Tintoque. read more
What a beautiful restaurant this is! I would say this is easily one of the best restaurants in town. With 4 recognition awards in a row it is even considered one of Mexico's best restaurants. The menu offers a la card or a tasting menu of 8 elaborations which has a pairing menu with wines should you want the full experience. We opted for the a la card menu because the tasting menu had a few dishes we did not care for. As starters we had the sourdough bread and butter and Empanada bao. For the main dish we had the short rib and lamb. The lamb was served gyro style with great flavors. The drink menu has many great options to choose from and the wine list is huge. For our meal we chose bubbles of course! The staff was one of the best I have seen and they take really good care of all customers. I will keep this restaurant on my list of places to visit next time I am in town. *** Was für ein wunderschönes Restaurant ist das! Ich würde sagen, dass es mit Sicherheit eines der besten Restaurants der Stadt ist. Mit 4 Anerkennungspreisen in Folge gilt es sogar als eines der besten Restaurants in Mexiko. Das Menü bietet à la carte oder ein Degustationsmenü mit 8 Gängen, dazu eine upgrade Menü mit Wein um jeden Gang vollendes zu geniessen. Wir entschieden uns für das á la carte Menü, weil das Degustationsmenü einige Gerichte enthielt, die uns nicht gefielen. Als Vorspeise hatten wir Sauerteigbrot mit Butter und Empanada Bao. Als Hauptgericht hatten wir Short Rib und Lamm. Das Lamm wurde im Gyro-Stil mit großartigen Aromen serviert. Die Getränkekarte bietet viele großartige Optionen zur Auswahl und die Weinkarte ist riesig. Für unser Essen haben wir uns natürlich für Champagne entschieden! Das Personal war eines der besten, das ich je gesehen habe, und sie kümmern sich wirklich gut um alle Kunden. Ich werde dieses Restaurant auf meiner Liste behalten, die ich das nächste Mal besuchen werde, wenn ich in der Stadt bin. read more
4 years ago
For restaurant like this, restroom should really have higher standers. The ladies room are not private at all, so when you wash hands next man, fix your makeup become extremely awkward. But service here is great. read more
4 years ago
I was with friends in Puerto Vallarta for a bachelorette party so we decided to have a nice dinner one of the nights. We were a group of six and they also have seating area for larger groups too. We sat in the back outdoor area so bring bug repellent just in case, but they also had some in the bathroom. We decided to go with the fixed menu and everything was absolutely delicious . I would go back next time that I'm in Puerto Vallarta but next time I would order from their full menu so that I have more of what I like. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
This was, hands down, one of the best meals I've ever experienced in my life. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend the pre-fixe menu to ensure you can really get a taste of their cuisine. I can't overstate how perfect the entire meal was. I'm not sure how often their menu changes, but their truffled esquite and 36hr tomato are incredible standouts. Everyone at the table lost their minds over how great they were. If I'm ever in PV again, I will definitely be making another reservation. read more
1 year ago
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48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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