If you have ever done an internet search of popular restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, you have probably already heard of El Arrayán. Not only are they known for their fresh ingredients and blend of traditional with unique Mexican cuisine, they also have live music on Saturday nights and offer one-day cooking classes taught by their chef. El Arrayán is certainly a great choice but there are other restaurants that offer Mexican cuisine. Langostinos, for example, has tempting Mexican food and also has the added bonus of seating on the beach (inside seating also available)!
If you are a seafood lover, you are in luck! El Colera, for example offers delicious seafood entrees at a reasonable price. Encanto has a variety of tasty options including a coconut shrimp with a mango sauce. Tony's Please, run by, yes, you guessed it, Tony, has a variety of delicious menu options including frog legs! [...] Continue Reading…
Dear southern Californians, how are you handling this rain? We invite you to escape the dark gray skies and travel down south. Find the sun again in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where you will be greeted by bright skies and bright smiles.
Cabo San Lucas offers visitors and residents alike an amazing array of activities to stay busy. If you enjoy filling your vacation with fun, you can choose from ATV tours, horseback riding, whale watching, snorkeling, and fishing are just a few of the options.
However, if you are looking to relax and enjoy a day in the sun, you are in luck as well. The most popular location to escape and unwind is Medano Beach, the only swimmable beach in Cabo San Lucas. From these sandy shores, you can lounge in a private cabana or bask in the rays of the warming sun. And, if halfway through your day [...] Continue Reading…
With its popularity now, it is difficult to believe that Puerto Vallarta was once a quiet fishing village and port town. Located in the state of Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta was founded on December 12, 1851 by Don Guadalupe Sanchez Torres and was originally named “Pierto Las Penas”, meaning “Port of the Rocks.” The village was first established as a port for the mines in the area to transfer silver. In 1918, this simple fishing village was made into a municipality and renamed Puerto Vallarta after Ignacio Vallarta, a former governor of the state.
The area gained popularity in the 60’s and 70’s after “Night of the Iguana” staring Elizabeth Taylor was filmed there. This was the catalyst for the current tourist community that Puerto Vallarta has today. With countless activities to keep even the most high energy traveler satisfied Puerto Vallarta offers its guests a variety of lodging and dining [...] Continue Reading…
Many people will be traveling south of the border this year for Spring Break in search of beautiful weather, warm beaches, delicious local cuisine, and the endless number of activities to be found. If you are among the throngs of people lucky enough to make your way to Mexico, consider Cabo San Lucas as your destination of choice.
From kayaking to sailing and from horseback riding to ATV tours, there is no shortage of things to do in Cabo. A popular tourist town, Cabo also has a variety of restaurants some authentic local hang outs, some slightly more Americanized dining establishments, but all worth investigating. Allow me to suggest a few that come highly recommended.
If you are looking for Mexican food (certainly a reasonable craving while in Cabo) there are, understandably, a lot of places from which to choose. One such restaurant is the El [...] Continue Reading…
Nuevo Vallarta is a wonderful place to spend your Spring Break; it’s warm, beautiful, and full of things to do. While you are there, your calendar will likely be full from trying to pack all that the area has to offer into just a few days. When you are putting your schedule together, you may want to save March 11th for the Becas Ball which offers a night of good food and fun while also benefitting a great cause.
The Becas Vallarta America-Mexico Foundation works hard to provide funding for education to children whose families cannot afford anything beyond the basics required by law. This means that many children, no matter how gifted or driven, may not receive more than a junior high education which is why this non-profit organization donates all money generated from its fundraising to help these children.
The Becas Ball includes a complimentary cocktail [...] Continue Reading…
The Todos Santos Art Festival is a week-long celebration of art and Mexican culture. This year’s festival will be January 30-February 6 and promises to be just as successful as ever.
The festival brings together folk dancing, music, and theatre performances as well as offering workshops to teach Latin music and folk dancing. There are often guest speakers hosting conferences on a variety of subjects. Past subject have included everything from turtle conservation to family relations to Baja history.
Todos Santos 2010 Art Festival Poster
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The opening weekend is filled with various artistic displays in the main plaza. This is usually also when the Mexican folk dancing is featured with a music and dance show also in the main plaza. Then, all week long, the Cultural Center has several exhibitions featuring art, music, and crafts. Additionally, several local art galleries have special shows to celebrate the event. The [...] Continue Reading…
If you were thinking of visiting beautiful Puerto Vallarta soon, may I suggest you do so in late September? That’s when El Arrayan will be having their final cooking class for the season.
El Arrayan is a very popular restaurant in the area and has earned a reputation as having amazing food and a great atmosphere. Their website contains dozens of rave reviews and they have been voted Best Mexican Food for the last four years by Virtual Vallarta and are AAA 3 Diamond approved.
El Arrayan Restaurant
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El Arrayan’s class offers hands-on cooking instructions from its chef, MarianoValdez and owner Carmen Porras as they take you to visit local purveyors and teach you how to make amazing food and then after all of that, you get to eat the scrumptious cuisine you just made!
The class is $85 and includes food, transportation, a printed copy of the recipe [...] Continue Reading…
Head to downtown Cabo San Lucas on October 18th to join in Fiesta de Cabo San Lucas, the celebration of the patron saint of Cabo. Festivities include a parade that passes through downtown’s closed streets. There are depictions of the patron, dances, music, and food. Lots of food! Street vendors set up around the area and serve local cuisine as well as international treats. The vendors and performances change every year which make it an enjoyable and unique experience each time. Best of all, there is no admission fee.
While you’re in downtown, be sure to explore everything that the area has to offer. There are quite a few galleries, restaurants, stores, and more that are worth a visit. With a variety of atmospheres and services, you’re sure to find a place to interest you.
If you’re looking for luxury accommodations while you’re in Cabo San Lucas, make sure to check [...] Continue Reading…
