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The best meal I had during my entire visit to Puerto Vallarta! My brother used to live in PV and he said that De Cantaro was fantastic, so he wanted to visit again. We visited on our first evening there and found the restaurant nearly empty. We decided to sit near the sidewalk so we could people-watch and enjoy the summer breeze. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was great, but so were all the other employees who came to the table for various reasons. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and extremely accommodating. I was thoroughly impressed with the high level of service provided. I had the filet with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. The food was absolutely delicious!! The steak was tender, succulent, and cooked to perfection! The veggies and mashed potatoes were just as good. My brother had the flank steak if I recall correctly, and he enjoyed his meal as well. We shared a side of black beans just because we wanted to try them. I wasn't crazy about the salsa, but it wasn't the worst I've ever eaten. The tortilla chips were fresh and warm. I believe they are made in-house and brought to the table. I had a limonada which was okay. I've had better but I wasn't complaining. The food and atmosphere more than made up for it. If we'd had more time, we probably would've eaten at De Cantaro again.
The food was awesome! The house-made salsa was prepared right in front of us--spicy, spicy, and so good. The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was friendly. We definitely loved eating here and would come back again. We both had the salmon, and it had this incredible charcoal, smoked wood-grill flavor. It was absolutely perfect! ----- ¡La comida estuvo increíble! La salsa casera la prepararon justo frente a nosotros--picante, picante, y deliciosa. El ambiente era muy agradable y el personal muy amable. Definitivamente nos encantó comer aquí y volveremos sin duda. Ambos pedimos el salmón, y tenía un sabor increíble a carbón y madera ahumada. ¡Estaba absolutamente perfecto!
I returned to PV after two years, was really looking forward to come back for their food. HoweverI left very disappointed. It's unclear if they changed the management, but the menu has completely changed. There's no grill whole fish anymore, and the food is terrible. The guacamole tastes very bland with stale chips, and they only serve grilled fish fillets instead of whole fish. The octopus I ordered came with only four tentacles, whereas last time I had a whole octopus. They've also removed many good items from the menu. It's now very Americanized Mexican food with a high price tag. The service was extremely slow. We were seated right away, but no one came to check on us or take our order for 15 minutes.
De Cantaro was our first dinner inside the romantic zone. The food was very impressive. My giant chicken burrito was full of flavor explosion. The wife's shrimp tacos were even better tasting! You can taste the fire roasted cooking experience. Great place to watch NFL games inside their A/C bar area. Gabbie our bartender was awesome! We plan to return again for another dinner it was that great.
This fantastic restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate during our honeymoon. The open air dining room was very comfortable and caught the breeze on a warm Puerto Vallarta evening. Much of the cooking, particularly the meat grilling, is done just off of the patio and the smoke and scents of sizzling meat delivers a great sensory experience. We started dinner with a Caesar salad, a vinaigrette style concoction that substituted tortilla strips for the traditional croutons. Our main entree was the mezcal marinated baby back ribs. The ribs were tender and falling off the bone and were deeply infused with smoke. The sauce was lip-smacking good and had a great kick of heat and savoriness. Service was excellent and the restaurant provided a complimentary after-dinner drink, two shots of mezcal served with tropical fruits and dried crickets, apparently a local delicacy. It was an amazing experience during our stay in PV. Highly recommended.
Love this place ran across it one day heading to Joe Jack's, they had a happy hour margarita, which was delicious. I checked out the menu and decided to check it out at the end of the week. Had their ribs (9.5/10) which were amazing was able to watch the ribs being barbecued on the open flame in the back. The ambience here is amazing. The service is awesome and the location is one of the top locations in all of Puerto Vallarta. Definitely nine out of 10 experience would definitely recommend .
This restaurant was a great stop for us while visiting PVR. We stopped him during a tour and were able to enjoy a delicious shrimp taco and a drink called the red tide. Honestly, I could have eaten at least 2 more tacos and drank a pitcher of that Red Tide; everything was so good! Even the server and the manager/owner were friendly and helpful and invited us back again. This is a must visit location if you are in the area looking for a snack and a drink.
We had a sample when walking around near lunch time so we decided to come back for dinner and it did not disappoint! Our server Alex was very helpful. Our appetizer was the bone marrow ribeye combination on the blue corn tortillas, and it was incredible. Followed by a great deal on their ribs which were Smokey and flavorful with a side of delicious elites. The beautiful light fixture sets a fantastic ambiance. I had the mares roja followed by a sunny day to drink. Very good. Good drinks too !
6 months ago
This place has great ambience and friendly staff. Food portions are generous which is nice because this is a bit pricier than the next guys. Our server, Alex, was really fun and friendly, gave great recommendations & was really attentive. Drinks were on par! read more
Wow we were blown by the service and the food. Our good of 10 arrived around 2:30pm on a Monday and was seated right away in their outdoor seating area. The staffs were wonderful, so friendly and welcoming. They even taught us some Spanish and offered us complimentary table side salsa which was so good. We got mild and spicy and one of the best salsas we've had during our trip. Can't go wrong with any of the items on the menu. But the standouts were the bbq ribs and grilled octopus. It was great for sharing as portion size is generous. Drinks are creative and have a good buzz to them. Highly recommend this restaurant and we can't wait to come back. read more
6 months ago
We stopped in to grab some lonchies, and we weren't expecting too much. But this place was amazing!! The mezcalito drink was really good, and the chips were light and crispy. They made the salsa table side and on the house!! So good!! I highly recommend the Arrachera plate. It was so juicy and I loved the guac, nopal, chile, grilled cebollitas, and the panela it came with!! Wow!! One of the best meals I've had in Mexico. read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
The best meal I had during my entire visit to Puerto Vallarta! My brother used to live in PV and he said that De Cantaro was fantastic, so he wanted to visit again. We visited on our first evening there and found the restaurant nearly empty. We decided to sit near the sidewalk so we could people-watch and enjoy the summer breeze. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was great, but so were all the other employees who came to the table for various reasons. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and extremely accommodating. I was thoroughly impressed with the high level of service provided. I had the filet with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. The food was absolutely delicious!! The steak was tender, succulent, and cooked to perfection! The veggies and mashed potatoes were just as good. My brother had the flank steak if I recall correctly, and he enjoyed his meal as well. We shared a side of black beans just because we wanted to try them. I wasn't crazy about the salsa, but it wasn't the worst I've ever eaten. The tortilla chips were fresh and warm. I believe they are made in-house and brought to the table. I had a limonada which was okay. I've had better but I wasn't complaining. The food and atmosphere more than made up for it. If we'd had more time, we probably would've eaten at De Cantaro again. read more
8 months ago
The food was awesome! The house-made salsa was prepared right in front of us--spicy, spicy, and so good. The ambiance was very nice, and the staff was friendly. We definitely loved eating here and would come back again. We both had the salmon, and it had this incredible charcoal, smoked wood-grill flavor. It was absolutely perfect! ----- ¡La comida estuvo increíble! La salsa casera la prepararon justo frente a nosotros--picante, picante, y deliciosa. El ambiente era muy agradable y el personal muy amable. Definitivamente nos encantó comer aquí y volveremos sin duda. Ambos pedimos el salmón, y tenía un sabor increíble a carbón y madera ahumada. ¡Estaba absolutamente perfecto! read more
I returned to PV after two years, was really looking forward to come back for their food. HoweverI left very disappointed. It's unclear if they changed the management, but the menu has completely changed. There's no grill whole fish anymore, and the food is terrible. The guacamole tastes very bland with stale chips, and they only serve grilled fish fillets instead of whole fish. The octopus I ordered came with only four tentacles, whereas last time I had a whole octopus. They've also removed many good items from the menu. It's now very Americanized Mexican food with a high price tag. The service was extremely slow. We were seated right away, but no one came to check on us or take our order for 15 minutes. read more
De Cantaro was our first dinner inside the romantic zone. The food was very impressive. My giant chicken burrito was full of flavor explosion. The wife's shrimp tacos were even better tasting! You can taste the fire roasted cooking experience. Great place to watch NFL games inside their A/C bar area. Gabbie our bartender was awesome! We plan to return again for another dinner it was that great. read more
This fantastic restaurant was the perfect place to celebrate during our honeymoon. The open air dining room was very comfortable and caught the breeze on a warm Puerto Vallarta evening. Much of the cooking, particularly the meat grilling, is done just off of the patio and the smoke and scents of sizzling meat delivers a great sensory experience. We started dinner with a Caesar salad, a vinaigrette style concoction that substituted tortilla strips for the traditional croutons. Our main entree was the mezcal marinated baby back ribs. The ribs were tender and falling off the bone and were deeply infused with smoke. The sauce was lip-smacking good and had a great kick of heat and savoriness. Service was excellent and the restaurant provided a complimentary after-dinner drink, two shots of mezcal served with tropical fruits and dried crickets, apparently a local delicacy. It was an amazing experience during our stay in PV. Highly recommended. read more
Love this place ran across it one day heading to Joe Jack's, they had a happy hour margarita, which was delicious. I checked out the menu and decided to check it out at the end of the week. Had their ribs (9.5/10) which were amazing was able to watch the ribs being barbecued on the open flame in the back. The ambience here is amazing. The service is awesome and the location is one of the top locations in all of Puerto Vallarta. Definitely nine out of 10 experience would definitely recommend . read more
7 months ago
This restraint has good food and crafted drinks. The bbq is wonderful and they make salsa at your table. The service is wonderful and they are not pushy. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
A little wait to be seated. outdoor dining. cooling fans and football game on. It's located in the center of everything and easy to get to. The place is clean and the food is good. The waiter was kind and attentive. read more
This restaurant was a great stop for us while visiting PVR. We stopped him during a tour and were able to enjoy a delicious shrimp taco and a drink called the red tide. Honestly, I could have eaten at least 2 more tacos and drank a pitcher of that Red Tide; everything was so good! Even the server and the manager/owner were friendly and helpful and invited us back again. This is a must visit location if you are in the area looking for a snack and a drink. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We had a sample when walking around near lunch time so we decided to come back for dinner and it did not disappoint! Our server Alex was very helpful. Our appetizer was the bone marrow ribeye combination on the blue corn tortillas, and it was incredible. Followed by a great deal on their ribs which were Smokey and flavorful with a side of delicious elites. The beautiful light fixture sets a fantastic ambiance. I had the mares roja followed by a sunny day to drink. Very good. Good drinks too ! read more
9 months ago
This food is absolutely delicious! Incredible atmosphere- cute outdoor garden and great music and an amazing margarita. The service was so fast and everyone was extremely kind. Don't walk- run to eat here! read more
1 year ago
Food was excellent. Crew was top notch. Ambiance was great! Don't pass this place by because there is less people than most restaurants. Wait, when I'm in town, please do pass it by so I don't have to wait. (Kidding) Enjoy it all! read more
1 year ago
De Cantaro was one of our restaurant stops during a food tour we went on while in Puerto Vallarta. The grilled shrimp taco definitely left a positive impression on everyone on the tour. Great ambience, good food and drinks - definitely recommend eating here. read more
We had a very good dinner at De Cantaro. My husband had pork chops. He said they were a bit overcooked, but very good flavor. I am vegetarian, and did not have very many options besides sides. However, the mashed potatoes, mashed, sweet potatoes, and spinach salad were excellent. We finished with a delicious banana flambé for dessert. The service was excellent as well. My only criticism would be that it would be great if they could offer a vegetarian meal. read more
2 years ago
Went a second time same trip and enjoyed delicious food and flawless service from Gus. Enjoyed the shrimp tacos and the carne asada plate. Steak was actually cooked to medium as requested which is tough with such a thin steak. Portions were great -- enjoyed the food, experience and felt it was a good value. read more
1 year ago
I like a place that is transparent in their menu, they price select and prime cuts of steak so you know what you are getting. They actually offer several grades of steak, pick the one you want. My wife and I just can't eat as much as we once could and decided to split a 450(almost 1 lb) gram dry aged select steak. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare as we ordered. It was a little chewy however very flavorful. The dry aging makes a difference I believe. The grilled veggies were very good although to be honest I'm not sure I could identify them. The roasted pepper was mild and a great addition. We also added a second side of mashed roasted sweet potatoes and they were amazing! Service was relaxed, very professional and attentive. There was a guitar player playing/singing some mellow music made for a lovely evening. The wife had the special, not sure what all was in it however it was very tasty They were very accommodating in splitting the entree and it was all the two of us could eat. We'll be back. read more
9 months ago
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2 years ago
This place is amazing! Food and drink is AMAZING! Best customer service from Jaime! Had to come a second night just for his service! Highly recommend!!! read more
9 months ago
Best steak in PV! I eat here several times with each visit to PV and it NEVER disappoints. The black bean taco is a great appetizer - the tortilla even has a smoky taste from the wood fire. I've never had a bad meal, but it is hard to get me to order anything here other than the filet. I order my filet medium well (I know, such a sin) but it is still ALWAYS so tender that it really does melt in your mouth. It sits atop mashed potatoes and has steamed veggies on the side. A sauce accompanies the steak and there are small drops of what I would describe as a slightly sweet steak sauce reduction - the droplets are just enough to elevate the entire dish. I had the coconut pie and it is fabulous. The service is stellar, always. The vibe is relaxed, but you feel like you are in a very high end establishment. They have indoor (A/C) and outdoor seating. If you are hesitant (for whatever reason) about eating here, don't be. It will not disappoint. read more
3 years ago
Let me start with the fact that I'm writing this as I'm at the restaurant. A group of 14 of us made reservations two weeks in advance for 8pm - it's now 10:28 and we just got our food about 10 minutes ago . . . minus 1 meal which we're waiting to be served. We acknowledge we made a change in time & added a couple more people, we did that more than 48 hours in advance. I understand a casual evening, but appetizers/salads that take more than 90 minutes to be delivered is a little too much. My melted cheese, crickets, & mushrooms, while potentially taste, took so long to be served, the cheese was coagulated and really inedible. In additional, two salads were missed (after we had finished our appetizers despite asking for them to come with the appetizers) and 3 different tables that came in after us were served, ate, and left before we got our meals. My tuna steak was overcooked, so even though "fresh" wasn't served as advertised. The fact that the food, once we got it, was for the most part well executed, fresh and tasty. It's important for any establishment to set themselves up for success and tonite, De Cantaro unfortunately didn't hit the mark. We weren't looking for extra alcohol or "complimentary food", we were just wanting what we ordered, within a reasonable amount of time and cooked to expectations. read more
3 years ago
2023 - We were here a little before COVID shut the world down & put it on the list for the next time we'd be in Puerto Vallarta. We came yesterday for a relaxing lunch. My lady had the Grilled Octopus & couldn't stop raving about it. I had the Mexican Platter that was delicious & oh so filling! Yesterday's lunch was so good we decided to have dinner here on our last night in PV. The special was a Surf & Turf that we split so I had the Filet Mignon & my gal had the biggest lobster tail I've seen other than on TV! Everything was absolutely delicious, the cocktails were inventive & oh so good. Then there was the service. Julio was our waiter both days & was simply the best. He was professional, attentive, & totally sweet. He not only remembered our names but our drink orders from yesterday. Summary: 5 stars for the food, 5 stars for the ambiance, 5 stars for the drinks, & 5 stars for Julio & all the team @ De Cantero! read more
5 years ago
Great cuisine! Cadillac margaritas to start. We had the chicharron Rib eye as a starter it was accompanied with salsas and a bone marrow bone. Can you say as smooth as butter. We wanted spicier salsas, so we asked our waiter Julio and right away he brought two more one was a Salsa de Chile Morron and the other was a green habanero. Both were perfectly spicy. Then we decided to have a flight of mescal, well because, hello, when at home, Yes you try the mescal. Five types of mescal and a six one that had no label from El Tuito!! Yes bring it! It was smooth, smoky and perfect. Then for our main we shared a lobster it was cut in half and prepared in garlic and butter. It was succulent and delicious. Julio our waiter was attentive and made great suggestions. Will definitely be coming back when in Vallarta. read more
2 years ago
Excellent taco and drink. On a food and view tour with Vallarta Food Tours that stopped here. Red tide (Mexican sangria) was super refreshing and a zarandeado shrimp taco...awesome. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
The red tide served in a clay cup was absolutely delicious. Strong hibiscus flavor and beautiful presentation. The tacos were very good, too! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Surprised to see the last few negative reviews on here. I went today and tried out the grilled octopus. That along with the grilled vegetables was absolutely amazing -- they were cooked to perfect in butter and had just the right amount of salt. I would definitely give this place a try. read more
4 years ago
Quite possibly the best meal we had here in PV. The bone marrow and ribeye appetizer, aqua Chile and ceviche were all spectacular. The kan link was delicious as well as the other cocktails we had. Definitely recommend. read more
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