Why this place doesn't appear on the top of PV dining guides is beyond me. The food and location was phenomenal. The vibe was trés chic. Wine list and bar had ample selection. We struggled whether to go with the tasting menu or a la carte and chose the a la carte menu. Many of the dishes were creative and presentation was spot on. The 3 of us were able to share between us between duck, shirt rib, and pork belly. LOVED the caviar service we ordered to start our evening. Table service seemed slightly novice at times but didn't detract from our experience although it was noticeable at points - for example, they presented two dishes on the table and we probably had to wait 3 minutes for the third to arrive, which was a bit awkward. All in all you would be remiss to be in PV and not plan for a meal at Tintoque. read more

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

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Tintoque is an upscale restaurant, offering a creative take on dishes that are inspired by the surrounding area and local ingredients. It's a lovely building with a really nice patio overlooking a river. I dined here on a recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, opting to do their 8 course tasting menu with wine pairings. I was fortunate enough to get a same day reservation, but did take a 9pm seating in order to get in the same day. I'd definitely check out Open Table ahead of time or call a few days before to try and reserve a more ideal time slot as well as request a table on the patio overlooking the river. Both the food and the service were amazing. Even though we were one of the last tables we still had great service and never felt rushed to leave. With each wine pairing the sommelier came out and described what we were drinking and how it paired with the next dish. The flavors of each dish were very wonderful and paired nicely with the wines. I highly recommend dining here for any special occasion - even if that's just celebrating life! read more

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The food, service, and atmosphere at Tintoque were wonderful! The price point was a bit high, but luckily the food was delicious. I had the rye bao and lobster dish. Both were incredible. We followed up dinner with a tasty dessert that was similar to a molten chocolate, but chilled with a cookie crumble base. Make a reservation and enjoy. Dress up or come casual. read more

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Highly, highly recommend!! My family of four had dinner here last night and it was one of the best meals of our lives! We ordered the Chefs Tasting Menu which was phenomenal. There was attention to every ingredient in the tasting menu and every bite was amazing. We ordered cocktails and loved the creative tastes in each. I enjoyed every sip of mine. My husband had the wine pairing with dinner and had wines he thoroughly enjoyed. The service was exceptional and the decor was classy and charming. A MUST DO when in PV. Can't wait to come back as a splurge meal when in town. read more

Food: 6 stars Service: 5 stars Drinks: 4.5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Value: 4 stars This was a fantastic surprise. We are no strangers to tasting menus and love high-end dining. Tintoque definitely delivered! We opted for the tasting menu and shared the wine pairing - the staff were able split each pairing between two glasses, allowing us to savor the pairing while still remembering the entire dinner. The 36 hour braised tomato, snicker foie gras and coconut fish and combava were some standouts for us. We loved every course except for one experimental course that wasn't even listed on the tasting menu (beef brain and cheese quesadilla). The ambiance on the back patio next to the river was fantastic. Staff even provided bug spray to fend off mosquitos if needed. Come here and opt for the tasting menu, but make sure you come hungry and set aside several hours. Dining here is an experience, and it is absolutely worth it! read more

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Just wow. We've had a lot of tasting menu experiences and Tintoque may top our best ever list. A Michelin worthy experience. The dishes were incredible - the broccoli shrimp coconut risotto is one of my favorite things I've ever eaten. I loved the Mexican fusion concept with international twists of curry and warm spices. We tried both the regular and premium wine pairings and the selections for both were EXCELLENT and paired beautifully. The somm here knows his stuff and our waiter explained them so well. The service was excellent and the pacing was perfectly relaxed. Plus they accommodate allergy requirements with great alternatives. I can't say enough good things about this place. Go here if you can!!! read more

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Amazing and creative tasting menu. We had nine corses for dinner, wonderful combinations of flavors and textures and colors. All the dishes were presented beautifully, and the service was amazing. Our server, Alexis, was very friendly, helpful and explained everything. Really went out of his way to talk to you about the food. The restaurant is in a beautiful old building just feet from a stone lined Creek. We sat on the veranda where it was a lovely setting. read more

I would give it 6 stars if possible!!!! This restaurant deserves a Michelin star, I think they are fabulous!! Do the 9 course tasting menu, all the courses are awesome. read more

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Wow Wow Wow! This is probably my favorite restaurant in PV. Absolutely stunning not only inside, the decor, the view, but also next to a river. They moved locations so was trying to suck in all the air and good vibes with friends. This was the 2nd fine dining restaurant in the heart of PV that we wanted to try. #1 in my book for sure. Estuvo delicioso! Rico, rico, y muyyyyyy rico! Dinner Menu: At Tintoque, while some seafood dishes are always featured, our "Creative Menu" offers specials that change daily based on the availability of unique, local, fresh ingredients and products. We had sushi style cuisine and there was a lot of plates that involved Mexican Mole. Since the menu changes it was difficult to write down here. We had a fried chicken dish, raw tuna belly, and a MOLE dish with a delicious piece of beef. Drinks: We paired everything with red wine and had their margarita signature cocktails and those were absolutely epic. Dessert: This was absolutely my favorite time as it came in a sushi box and it had an assorted different type of desserts. PLEASE GO HERE, this is MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT AND IT IS NEXT TO A RIVER. read more

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Absolutely EXCEPTIONAL experience. Wow - I can't say enough positives about this place. We did the tasting menu and each course was better than the next. Definitely worth the price. High recommend! read more

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I really was looking forward to Tintoque, but there wasn't one course that we were happy with entirely. Each course had promises of brilliance but in execution or lack of supervision ultimately disappointed. Drinks were $15US, and the quality did not warrant the price. My negroni had some charred something in a strip in it, on my last sip, I got a piece of plastic wrap the same size as the strip. The wine list was well curated, with a variety of classic and local offerings. The catch of the day was cooked to perfection but was paired with greens dressed only in oil. My companion enjoyed his salad. The enchilada's pork cheek was succulent and unctuous and crispy in all the right places, the tortilla on top was stale-crispy, not toasted crispy, and the pipian sauce was insipid. Halfway through an unpopped popcorn kernel was a bit of a shock. The "cheesecake that isn't" was not a mousse either, the little cakes in the box were nearly flavorless and the pannacotta-reminiscent bowl had a blue cheese tang that was challenging to enjoy. I need to say that the plating was always gorgeous and innovative, if only the flavors had been as well developed. We eat at Michelin star restaurants on occasion and enjoy fine dining, but this is sadly neither. In the end we wished we had saved the money for taco stands. If this was for food only, it would be one star, but the setting and service was pleasant, thus 2 stars. read more

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I was invited to dinner here with a group of friends. I had never heard of this place and had no pre-conceived notions. I was really blown away. The atmosphere of the intimate space and patio above the river were wonderful. The food, wine and service were a highlight of my trip. I think between our group of 6 we tried everything on the menu. The selections I loved the most were... The soft shell crab: crunchy and delectable on a cloud of potato mousse with perfect seasoning. The baked tomatoes: balanced sweetness and perfect garnish made for a delight. The pork belly: crispy, well seasoned and an honor to each ingredient. Each plate was presented with care and executed so that each ingredient was apparent and accessible. Chef Joel took time to welcome us and explain the focus of his cuisine and how it translated to our plates. We all loved tasting each plate and talking about the complexity and execution. The plates were not large but not one of us was left hungry or unsatisfied. I would highly recommend Tintoque. In fact I have told everyone I met to visit this jewel of Vallarta. read more

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The ambience of this place was beautiful despite the dried out creek it was supposed to overlook. This place seemed like it was going to be incredible from people posting reviews for it saying that it deserved Michelin Stars. Do NOT believe those reviews. The first couple courses almost...almost had me believing it was going to be good but the turn this place took went from good to terrible FAST. We paid $25 per drink in which we bought a lime ‍ drop and a Negroni. My husband's Negroni was mainly an ice cube. Value for drinks=TERRIBLE. We had these little mousse bouche samples at the start of the meal, a potato bite, something in apricot jam on a crunchy half pastry shell. I was happy to get the bite of snapper covered in sesame seed which was a great crunch to lead a meal -and then after that bite of goodness, this meal fell flat on its face. We asked the wait staff what that course was, and the waiter was so confused by the question he went back to the kitchen to confirm that it was indeed snapper. We had a weak coconut dashi broth and if you didn't get any coconut (my husband didn't get a sliver of it) you wouldn't know that it was a coconut dashi. There was this tomato bite covered in some clear jelly- this bite was the worst bite of the night- the sensation was like taking a big bite of cleaning detergent and trying to swallow it down. A cross of some kind of detergent-salt-and mint-battling to burn your tastebuds. We had a green soup with a white fish in it...the texture of that fish was slimy and rubbery and salty. At this point in the meal I'm convinced that the chef just lost the salt lid on the remaining dishes. No depth of flavor, hardly any seasoning but salt! Salt! Salt!! At some point in the meal I got up from my seat to locate the restroom and a gentleman that seemed to be in training asked what I needed. He was like a guard who directed me to the restroom. We were never offered another drink, which from the prices was probably a generosity from the establishment. The watered down ounces we did get weren't worth the $50 bucks any way. The time between courses felt like an eternity and each course was like an itty bitty mousse bouche worse than or smaller than the one before. Did I mention how salty everything was? This was not a satisfying meal. It felt like a total of 20 chews and then dessert time. By this point it felt like we were being held hostage by the time in between courses. The first desert was baby formula ice cream with -you guessed it-salt doused in it-strange powdery salty ice cream! We then got salted flan but it didn't seem like it was set, it was served with caviar dribbled on top. Maybe the caviar was meant to give the dessert texture where the flan fell down? We also received a pastry that was a hollow bun that was supposed to have fois gras in it. This was one of the better bites in the meal, but it was a chintzy excuse for a desert, three strikes and you're out for dessert right? Not for a special occasion. More salty vanilla ice cream, blackberries, raspberries and passion fruit seed to top the night off. The waitstaff seemed to know how bad everything was because with each explanation of the course they turned and ran off after delivering an incoherent description. I would not recommend this place for anyone in Puerto Vallarta-EXPENSIVE OVER RATED TOURIST TRAP- read more

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Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. You NEED to dine at Tintoque when you are in PV. This time around, I was super excited to try Cafe des Artistes. To be fair, they have a wonderful ambiance, but everything else was disappointing, which I won't go into too much detail here. I've also tried most of the other fancy establishments in PV, such as La Palapa, and Tintoque is the best by FAR. It would be an outstanding meal anywhere in the globe. (The only one left on my list in PV is La Leche which I have my doubts about.) Anyway, back to Tintoque. Delicious, innovative, excellent service, beautiful plating, gorgeous ambiance, and a very reasonable price to boot. We were celebrating an anniversary and they made us feel extra special. It's located in a quiet neighborhood of the Marina, a cheap Uber ride from anywhere you may happen to be staying, so - there's really no excuse. Come here and thank me later. read more

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Amazing food and drinks. Impeccable service. Perfect birthday dinner with a surprise dessert.

Everything about this place is great! The food, the ambiance and the service. Everything we ordered was exquisite and we already want to go back. read more

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Absolutely spectacular. I did the tasting menu and was blown away. Each course is just 2-5 bites and full of flavor. They're incredibly creative and unique - I've never had most of those flavor combinations before. The presentations were also pure perfection. I've done several tasting menus and always enjoy them but this one has me wanting to lick the plate. This is not a good menu choice for picky eaters- but they do have a full menu you can order from and every dish that came out looked outstanding. read more

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I want to personally thank those who operate this establishment. At their expense they replaced the hood fan for a more quiet one. It shows a dedication and respect for the neighborhood and community that they are in. I hope them many years of success and prosperity on every level. Thank you, Cameron. read more

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Absolutely amazing. The staff are top notch & very welcoming. We had a difficult time deciding & our waiter was wonderful with recommendations. I would suggest making a reservation, expect some construction noise nearby, & some litter in the river, although I expect Tintoque have no control over that. We had the soft shell crab appetizer, the short ribs, & truffle corn. Enough for both us to share. AMAZING! read more

Best meal in Puerto Vallarta! Likely top 10 restaurant ever for me! The staff and service were impeccable. Each dish was innovative and flavorful. Cannot wait to return back to PV so I can't eat at this gem again. read more

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One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. Fantastic service, great ambiance, delicious and just a great experience.

The concierge at hotel t recommended this restaurant for my birthday dinner while we were in PV. I have traveled the world and eaten in more fine dining establishments then I can count and am happy to now include this place in my top five of all time best meals! Every single dish, starting with the bread, was outstanding. We had the rib-eye for two as our main course. This wasn't just a "steak" it was a beautifully prepared dish that included steak amongst a variety of amazing flavors and taste. The service was top notch and I loved the fact that in the indoor dining room there are only a few tables placed far apart so you didn't feel crowded but more intimate along with the ability to watch the chef and team at work in the open kitchen. The outdoor patio with the sound of the river was equally nice. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

One of the best culinary experiences of my life. We chose to eat here during our honeymoon and we were not disappointed. From the welcome drink (Tuba) to the passionfruit cheesecake dessert, all of the food was amazing. What I found most impressive was how the chef was able to balance celebrating local flavors (Tuba for instance or the chicken entree) with flavors from around the world (the sashimi on the tasting menu and the curry sauce that came with the fish). It was truly a culinary tour de force. I opted for the tasting menu and my wife ordered off of the menu and we were both blown away by the food. The cocktails were delicious too. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and we really enjoyed hearing the backstory about each dish and the chef's suggestions on how to eat it. We were so full at the end but still tried the creme brulé and passionfruit cheesecake. The passionfruit cheesecake was hands down the best dessert I have ever had. read more

We were visiting PV last week and had a group of 6 who dined here. We all did the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was an incredible meal. We would definitely come back and either do the a la carte meal or the tasting again. Incredible meal and service! read more

Very good. We did the tasting menu and there were some nice surprises during the 9 courses. The staff was knowlegeable and attentive -all courses where explained in detail. The sommelier was good at recommending wine- even though we went with a Mexican red , not a white which he wanted us to choose. Once we said red he picked a few lighter ones that would work with the heavy seafood tasting. The place is beautiful - then ambiance is nice. It was a great way to finish our vacation after a dissapointing meal at River Cafe the night before. Not cheap , but worth it for a special night out. Sit outside if you can - we could not as they were " calling " for rain. Unfortunate as the back as just amazing. read more

Best dining experience so far in Puerto Vallarta. A+ on all fronts from the setting to the service to the food and cocktails. The waitstaff was very gracious as we changed tables twice to get a better river view setting on the outdoor patio. Fortunately there was a group seated next to us who provided us with recommendations on what to order, which included the fried octopus tentacles (amazing presentation), Hamachi and short rib. Short rib was best I've ever had anywhere and sized for sharing between at least 2 people. read more

Overall, I'd have to say the best restaurant I've ever been to the numerous ones I've tried across Mexico. It's truly a hidden gem and I found myself enjoying the tasting menu as much as any I've ever had before the pairings were superb and the choices truly complemented each other. well I'm not a huge white wine fan. I found many of the wines. So perfectly that they couldn't have possibly been anything but whites. We have been going to Puerto Vallarta for nearly 20 years and my only disappointment is that this is the first time I discovered this restaurant will be heading back there this winter and can't wait to visit them again oh and did I mention the ambience? Absolutely superb. The staff was attentive, and although the overall bill was a little pricey, I'd have to say that the complete experience made it more than worthwhile. read more

Step aside French Laundry. This was the best meal I have had in the last decade. So beautifully created and. Served. read more

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I returned this week, 4 years later with my now teens. I got to enjoy the tasting menu and again we were completely spoiled by the staff. We love the new location. We love watching the chefs in the kitchen, creating their magic. Every single bite was delicious, but especially the "Bloody Mary" and the bluefin with curry and chili oil. read more

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The best meal I've had in a loooooong time. From the white glove (literally) service, to the unexpected flavor combinations, this was far and away the best meal I had in Mexico, after 7 days of trying my hardest to make my jeans not fit on the way home. For the love of God, get the tasting menu. Michelin trained chef + locally sourced ingredients = a delightful experience. And the WINE! Shame on me for not knowing about Mexican wine. In hindsight it makes total sense, they have great terroir, and damn if that's not some of the better wine I've had in a long time. If you can only do one nice meal in PV, do this one. If you're staying at a resort, peel yourself off your beach chair, forget about the hotel steakhouse and march yourself over to Tintoque post haste! Nothing more to say, I was blown away. Hope these photos do some justice the the artistry that was our meal. read more

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The service, food, setting, wines and cocktails are indescribably good. Truly one of the most memorable and outstanding meals I've eaten anywhere in the world. We ordered off the a la cart menu, as we didn't have a big enough appetite to warrant the tasting menu. But next time I will do that. For two people we ordered 2 appetizers, one main course, and a desert- shared. And it was more than we could eat. The otoro tuna appetizer with green mole sauce is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten anywhere. The service was flawless- very attentive and professional and charming- without ever being intrusive. I am 100% impressed. read more

Tintoque was a charming dinner experience outside of the tacos and other spots that I was dining at. It's more upscale so in pesos, be ready to spend a little more than what you'd do out in Puerto Vallarta. Although if you convert it to USD, the prices are similar to what you'd spend in LA for a mid-range dinner. The ambience was very beautiful as I was seated on the corner outside patio that looked over the river bubbling by. The candle they had lit was a colorful glass jar so it made it look more romantic sitting there. My boyfriend and I ordered the foie gras "Milky Way" and empanada as the appetizers along with the deep fried octopus with the sweet potato puree. The foie gras was an interesting take as it had white chocolate encased over the foie gras like a Milk Way chocolate bar. It was the first kind of concept I've ever seen taken with the foie gras so it was pretty cool. Our favorite was the octopus dish as it was exploding with flavor! It was lightly crispy on the outside while the octopus was perfectly chewy on the inside. There were 2 dipping sauces - one that was mentioned was the sweet potato puree that had ponzu mixed with it. The other was a Sriracha based sauce with black/brown toasted sesame seeds on top, which was an impeccable combo. For the main dishes, we ordered the ribeye with garlic fries. This was cooked medium rare and it tasted great. The cuts were a bit bigger than expected so between two people, this was a perfect balance with the 3 appetizers we ordered. Our waiter also confirmed that the amount we ordered was enough for two people, and it was. We finished everything! The most underwhelming dish was the empanada as it was not as flavorful along with it being drenched with verde sauce. I guess if you're into wet burritos, this is the kind of dish you'd appreciate. For me, I would've preferred the sauce on the side so I could dip accordingly. That's my only comment but overall the dishes were created well and the presentation was nice. :) Thanks Tintoque and to our waiter, Joel who was very attentive to us during the whole stay. Our other waitress was also hospitable by offering me a shawl to use if I was too cold. This is available if the weather gets more chilly and I found that sweet. read more

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On a very short list, Tintoque is easily one of my favorite dining experiences ever. Tintoque rivals some of the best restaurants I've visited in San Francisco, New York, Mexico City, and other top dining destinations. The first selling point is the restaurant itself. Situated on the quiet north end of Zona Romántica and directly on the banks of Rio Cuale, it's separated from busy tourist areas and very picturesque. The outdoor dining experience is top notch! You'll have views of the river on a gorgeous, renovated patio. The menu really brings the whole show together. Creative, delicious dishes packed with flavor and crafted with excruciating detail and care. I think our favorite was the hamachi swimming in a serrano gazpacho-like broth. The menu rotates several times a week to adjust to locally available offerings, so it's difficult to know in advance what's on the menu. But that only makes this place more impressive; rotating a complex tasting menu daily is not an easy feat! They have an excellent wine list too. Absolutely worth every penny. Buen provecho! read more

Love the food, service, and atmosphere! Tintoque is a must when we visit Puerto Vallarta. :)

There are amazing places in Puerto Vallarta to eat, this is NOT one of them! There are some amazing top tier restaurants all over the world, this is NOT one of them! I would recommend staying away unless you would like to pay for the following: Plates chipped? Seated next to bathroom? Tasting menu over salted? Glass candle holders filled with old grey water? Undercooked fish that you have to send back? Servers that rush you through a meal? I honestly do not know why anyone would torture themselves with this restaurant. read more

I am updating. We were there to welcome 2020. 125 per person and we left hungry. The portions that evening were just too small. I couldn't help but think the chef is laughing all the way to the bank. The food was still very good but it's shameful to not offer a more substantive 6th course. Pictured is the Wagyu. We came back to the hotel and ordered room service. The faces of the couple In front of us said the same thing. They appeared incredulous. Sad. Wow. This was simply amazing. Went in for drinks and appetizers. Didn't matter to staff, they were attentive, friendly, spot on. I had 2 cocktails. Oh so smooth and flavorful. Had the octopus tamale and the pork belly taco. Flavors were out of this world. The cheesecake for desert was equally delicious. Can't wait to try read more

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Can I say Omg, we are here on vacation from Los Angeles, CA. A friend of ours recommended this restaurant and I'm glad we came. This is a dining experience. I'm a complete foody and this restaurant has played on all of my taste buds. As a travel professional, I will recommend it to my clients when in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you, Marisol and staff, for the wonderful experience. read more

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I debated between giving this restaurant a 4 star or a 5 star, as I think the true rating would be 4.5 stars...but I rounded up because the food, service and ambience was simply amazing. My husband and I ordered the tasting menu, which was around $55 USD per person and we were definitely satisfied. If you plan on coming here, I would 100% go with the tasting menu. There were 10 dishes, and each one was incredibly flavorful and unique. My absolute favorites were the sweet potato dish and the soursop dessert. The service was super attentive and the wait staff was very knowledgeable and kind. If you're in the mood for a flavorful, unique experience and are fine spending an extra few bucks, try out this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I found everything about Tintoque to be superb! We ordered a la carte from the menu, which offered creative dishes using local ingredients. The presentation of the food was excellent, and everything we tried tasted amazing. The amuse-bouche and complimentary mini dessert were perfect bookends to an amazing meal. The service we received from everyone was immaculate, from the front of house hostess to our main server, Joel. The service during our meal reminded me of the service at Michelin starred restaurants. Utensils were replaced and crumbs were wiped after every dish, which is a simple thing that's always highly appreciated. It's true: the meal costs more than what you'd typically pay at most restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, but the experience totally warrants the price, in my opinion. Fine dining is a treat, and I highly suggest you splurge and experience Tintoque for yourself! read more