How Chef-Led Concepts Are Changing the Way We Dine
05 Sep, 2025
Category: Restaurants
Category: Restaurants
Today, going out to eat is about far more than just feeding our hunger. Dining has become a full-on experience… one that’s expected to surprise, delight, and create lasting memories. Guests now seek a story behind the dish, a setting that stirs the senses, and service that feels personal. It’s in this new dining landscape that chef-led concepts are taking the lead, forgoing ordinary meals and cocktails, and instead creating unforgettable moments. At Fonsini restaurants in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, we’ve embraced this shift with open arms, offering curated experiences designed to impress and to bring you back, again and again, with the people you love most.
Experiences you’ll love at Fonsini restaurants
Dining with Fonsini Restaurant Group is a carefully orchestrated celebration of flavor, creativity, and ambiance. From high-energy musical surprises to soulful behind-the-scenes content, here’s how our chefs and teams are crafting memorable experiences every day.
Elvis-style! Special celebrations with The King
At this vibrantly styled restaurant, celebrations are more than just a cake and the Happy Birthday song. Thanks to our new Restaurant Head José Luis Olmos, and the support of our Chef Marcela Ramírez, now ParrotFish anniversaries are celebrated with songs by The King, Elvis Presley. For birthdays, guests get an extra-special happy birthday rendition. Next time you’re celebrating something special in Punta de Mita, choose a dining experience at ParrotFish to take it above and beyond.
Behind the scenes with our chefs
Follow ParrotFish’s social media accounts for a glimpse of our chefs and what inspires them in their daily culinary creations through an online miniseries called “The Souls Behind the Flavor”. So far, we’ve published two of these behind-the-scenes kitchen edits, each featuring a different chef and what drives them. These social media reels are among the most popular, giving our culinary creators and our followers the chance to connect, and inspiring new customers to come try the flavorful dishes prepared at the hands of our kitchen artists.
The Moët Experience
An outdoor bar. A starry sky. And a golden token. It all adds up to one unforgettable first sip. At our Fonsini Cocktail Bar, you can now unlock the Moët Experience: a glamorous ritual that starts with selecting your mini bottle from our signature vending machine and ends with a handcrafted cocktail that’s worthy of its own toast. This sparkling experience is perfect for date nights, celebrations, or just making your evening feel like a special occasion.
Author-style drinks by expert mixologists
By day, it's serene. By night, it comes alive. Perched above a koi pond in the heart of Residences Plaza, Fonsini Cocktail Bar transforms into a haven for cocktail lovers. Master bartenders Victor and Alonso are the creative force behind our signature drinks, each one inspired by seasonal ingredients and bold imagination. And if you’re dining at the neighboring Nicksan or Taormina restaurants, you can even order a special cocktail creation from Fonsini to accompany your meal.
Custom cocktails by guest mixologists
Every Friday, the unexpected arrives with our Mix & Beats event. A guest mixologist steps behind the bar, shaking up three custom cocktails that are here for one night and one night only. No repeats. No reruns. Each week brings fresh flavor combinations, dramatic presentations, and a mood that keeps the night flowing. As the drinks are poured, a live DJ spins laidback tracks that carry the evening from sunset to starlight. It’s not just your regular cocktail hour. This is a weekly ritual of innovation.
Italian family recipes brought to life
Step into Taormina, and you’ll feel the warmth of Italian family tradition in every bite. Chef Juan Carlos Reyes has taken cherished recipes from the owners’ Nonna and brought them into the present. Some remain unchanged, rich with heritage and heart, while others have been reimagined through the lens of Mediterranean creativity. It’s a tribute to flavors that have stood the test of time, shared around tables filled with laughter and love.
Sushi, custom-made for you
Chef Ángel Carbajal, the visionary behind Nicksan, has crafted a menu where Japanese precision meets Mexican soul. Although he’s based at the flagship in Cabo, his legacy lives on in every custom dish served here in Nuevo Vallarta. Choose the Chef’s Selection, where you can get a chef’s recommendation from the sushi bar, based on your preferences. From there, your plate becomes a canvas of curated flavor, designed just for you. This is sushi redefined, by the hands of our masters.
A new era in dining experiences in the Riviera Nayarit
Across Fonsini restaurants, one thing is clear: food is only the beginning. What truly sets a place apart is the emotion it evokes… the stories told through flavors, the faces behind each dish and every cocktail, and the memories created with every visit. Chef-led concepts are transforming how we connect to dining itself. Come experience it for yourself, and see why the best meals are the ones that stay with you.
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