Vitea has been one of my most favorite Vallarta restaurants for years. I actually prefer the more casual ambience here to the stuffiness I feel at Trio. The food is equally as good if not better seeing as they also offer the absolute most delicious breakfasts and lunches as well. I seriously have never had anything here that I did not ABSOLUTELY LOVE. Great spot to have some of the best food ever as you watch the world pass you by on the Malecon , the boat tours passing by on the ocean, or quite possibly the best sunset you have ever seen! read more

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What a super cute bistro right on the Malecon! The covered patio is a great spot for people watching and makes for a lively atmosphere. You will probably be entertained by some street performers so be sure to have those pesos ready for tipping. I imagine breakfast here would be a delightful experience as well but we came for dinner. We ate here on our final night in Vallarta and the fresh and flavorful cuisine was a great way to cap off an amazing trip. The menu is quite varied and very interesting so it was really hard to choose. After having pigged out for the entire week, I wanted something that wasn't going to leave me feeling overstuffed. I began with a nice, light arugula salad (with red wine poached pear, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts) and I just couldn't resist the fresh, local grilled red snapper filet for my entree. Topped off with a couple of glasses of vino blanco while watching the action on the boardwalk, it was the perfect evening. read more

Great atomsphere with outstanding wait staff service. This restaurant is across from the Malecon. We ordered their Chef's Special ---- Cauliflower soup with toasted sunflower seeds, watercress and green chill. Word one to describe the soup. Delicious! I had for my entree the Seafood Pasta (Pasta Fettuccini Fruto di Mare) which consisted of shrimp, bay scallops, octopus,mussels, and calamari. It was tasty EXCEPT for the octopus overcooked which was rubbery. My partner had the Red Snappper entree. one fish fillet was overcooked but his 2nd one was cooked just right. For our glass of white wine we ordered Sauvignon Blanc Albamar, from Chile. We didn't go for dessert. This is an awesome restaurant if you're in Puerto Vallarta close to the Malecon which is only 1 mile long. read more

I guess given PV's options this meal was better than most i had here.... For me, it didnt live up to the reviews here, i was expecting more. Honestly, there was only one dish i was interested in that didnt contain dairy ( i am allergic). So i had the fish which was good, not great, but i would get it again under the right circumstances.... But probably not on this 2 week trip. read more

During a 10 day trip I had the pleasure to visit Omar and his team at Vitea three times. I'd give each visit five stars! Whitefish filet with shrimp and mushrooms was my favorite and I recommend the chilaquiles for breakfast. Service was prompt, polite and professional. Vitea is also on The Malecon with fantastic ocean views, you can sit inside to get out of the heat, or enjoy the open air and eat outside. Sister restaurant of Trio three short blocks away on Calle Guerrero. read more

Tempura shrimp was overcooked and seemed more like deep-fried battered shrimp. Fish fillet was smothered in an unusual barbecued sauce. Great location for a drink but would not eat here again. BTW I am not a picky eater. read more

What great food and fabulous location! As you're walking along The Malecon (beyond the cathedral) you'll run into Vitea. On a super hot day, we enjoyed chilled wine from Chile as we people-watched and enjoyed our ocean view. We split an amazing burger and fresh, fresh fries. Waiters were friendly, the restaurant was clean, the location was perfect, food and drink were wonderful, and it was easily affordable. What more could you want? Oh! Free WiFi. All there.... good place! read more

I have lived and visited Puerto Vallarta for over 15 years. Never, never have I been so disappointed in a restaurant that I have visited numerous times. Today, on a beautiful Sunday morning, I sat down alone for what I thought would be another delightful breakfast. 5 tables including myself. Not busy at all. I sat down and asked for wifi /password so I could notify friend where I was. I waited and waited. Finally waitress walked by and I asked her again for password. She finally comes back with password and I ask for coffee, water, and menu. Finally she comes back to take my order. After an unusually long wait, I get my food. Never does she come back to check if I needed anything. You don't know if I am a pauper or a princess. Doesn't matter. I am a customer. I see waitstaff standing around talking etc. I see waitress again walk with pitcher of water where she goes and water plants. Never does she look up and ask any customer, including myself, if we want water refill, coffee etc. I finish my breakfast and ask for check. Again, an unusually long, wait, I get my check. I pay my bill and wait. and wait. and wait. Finally I ask another wait staff person for my change. I know at this point I am NOT leaving 20% tip. There are too many good places to eat in Vallarta with good service. Finally I get my change and leave 15% tip. Too much. I am leaving this review mainly for the owners of Vitea so that you are aware of the lack of service your customers are getting. I will not be returning to Vitea nor will I recommend this restaurant. You probably don't care, and I am ok with that. I just know I won't be going back. read more

Had always been a favorite... We loved the calamari in the past. A friend I took there last year ordered it as an appetizer and then as an entree last year. This year, the service was pathetic...the calamari was greasy and in a pile in a bowl with the coating falling off and the crumbs in the bottom of the bowl. So ordered the tempura shrimp. Dark, greasy and inedible. We decided to cut our losses and not order a meal. So sad that a potentially great restaurant lost it's way. read more

Catering to the expectations of day tourists and value eaters makes for an average experience. Good location for people watching and nice live music. Staff efficient, but detached. Get the small sizes if you can, as regular plates are large. Diverse wine list a plus. I am used to local cabbies hussling for money, but first time in Mexico I was asked about my tip in restaurant. Get of the Malecon for better dining experiences in PV. read more

We have eaten here on previous trips, and decided to go there for lunch today. The food and service were both excellent and I cannot recommend highly enough. We are looking forward to having dinner there tomorrow read more

We were in Puerto Vallarta for restaurant week and Vitea was the best meal we had during our one week stay. It is right on the malicon and we had a million dollar ocean view while we watched the passing parade of people. The roasted eggplant enter which was ordered by a vegetarian friend was the best entre, and was enjoyed and the meat eaters preferred it as well. I'm not sure that it's on the regular menu, but if not they should add it. We won't come to PV again without going to Vitea. read more

What a quaint and beautiful little restaurant along the Malecon. We dined here for lunch through a local's suggestion. I'm glad that we stopped because the food was fabulous as well as the service. We ordered chips and guacamole for starters, which were delicious. We also ordered fish tacos, calamari and margaritas. All were outstanding. This place seems to be less touristy in comparison to other restaurants along the Malecon, which is a great plus. This is a great place to kick back, get out of the heat, eat fabulous food and do some people watching. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Beautiful views of the ocean and boardwalk, and Optimus Prime taking pictures outside. Don't miss this scrumptious dish. Sorry, wine was also very good. read more

Lovely location, with well prepared, good food. While the prices are somewhat high end, it is worth it if you are looking for a special dinner in Vallarta. read more

A nice ocean view great service no pressure. A great place to chill and have a cup of coffee or meal. Experience life!

Very nice, prompt service. Great food. Frog legs were delicious. Veggies and carbonara nice as well.

Really liked this resteraunt went 2-3 times every year until this year service went downhill very badly went 2 times first time it took waiter 20 minutes to come by and take drink order and he wanted to take food order at same time we said we were not ready yet needless to say he did return till 30 minutes after we got our drinks all told with ordering and waiting almost 45 minutes got the food we spent 21/2 hrs there they apologized and gave us 1 free desert we decided to try again but lo and behold it was worse the second time also there was no manager there to complain to Will not give it another try read more