Mexican Foods in Nuevo Vallarta You Need to Try
08 Sep, 2025
Category: Restaurants
Category: Restaurants
When UNESCO declared Mexican cuisine an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010, it confirmed what locals had known for generations: our food is a treasure. Each dish tells a story of tradition, creativity, and flavor. At the restaurants of Fonsini Restaurant Group, you’ll find recipes that bring this heritage to life in the most delicious ways. Let us take you through some of our favorites that you simply cannot miss when you’re in Nuevo Vallarta.
Mexican breakfast classics at Taormina restaurant
Taormina is known as a cozy corner where Italian-Mediterranean charm meets Mexican tradition, and breakfast here is a celebration of flavors that start your day with joy. If you love bold tastes, try the red or green chilaquiles, served with refried beans, sour cream, fresh cheese, onion, cilantro, and your choice of chicken or eggs. For something classic, the ranchero eggs are a savory experience: two fried eggs on corn tortillas with a generous splash of ranchera salsa.
Feeling adventurous? Order the mole chilaquiles torta, a hearty sandwich filled with crispy chicharrón, pickled onion, fresh cheese, and cream. The chicharrón prensado-style huarache is another gem, topped with green tomato sauce, avocado, and cheese. And for a truly unique bite, the pastor-style chilaquiles bring together marinated pork, smoky chile sauce, pineapple, pickled onion, cilantro, cream, and cheese. Every plate is full of that Mexican breakfast magic.
Mexican lunch with a view at Mozzamare Beach Club
Mozzamare Beach Club is a beautiful spot for a stylish day by the ocean. Located at Marival Distinct Handwritten Collection resort but open to the public with a day pass, it’s a luxury beach club where you can relax on Bali beds, swim in an infinity pool, and enjoy incredible food in an open-air setting. The menu combines international flair with fresh seafood and, of course, Mexican favorites.
Start with the coconut aguachile, a refreshing dish with chile-lime sauce, avocado, cucumber, and a sprinkle of fresh coconut shavings. The zarandeado-style shrimp sope delivers a perfect balance of spicy and savory on a fried masa tortilla. You’ll also love the fish chicharrón with its peanut sauce and habanero mayo, a crunchy bite with a little kick.
For something light but full of flavor, the Mozzamare ceviche shines with diced fish, chile oil, green apple, red onion, coconut milk, ginger, and habanero. And you can’t go wrong with Baja fish tacos, served on corn tortillas with creamy chipotle sauce. These are the tastes of the Mexican coast, best enjoyed with an ocean vista and a cold drink in hand.
Mexican-inspired tapas at Insú Sky Bar
For a meal with a view, nothing compares to Insú Sky Bar, perched on the rooftop of Marival Distinct Handwritten Collection. From here, you’ll watch the sun melt into the horizon of Banderas Bay while savoring creative international tapas-style plates. The atmosphere is chic yet relaxed, making it perfect for a memorable evening with friends or loved ones.
In the South America section of the menu, two dishes stand out with Mexican soul. The tequila shrimp are sautéed with garlic, guajillo chile, and cilantro, offering just the right balance of spice and aroma. For dessert, the corn cake with buttercream and caramelized popcorn is a sweet nod to traditional flavors, but with a playful twist that will leave you smiling.
Try all these Mexican flavors in Nuevo Vallarta’s top restaurants
Exploring Mexican cuisine in Nuevo Vallarta is a journey into culture, color, and joy. From the hearty breakfasts at Taormina to the coastal creations at Mozzamare Beach Club and the sunset tapas at Insú Sky Bar, every bite is a reminder of why our food was named a world treasure. Come hungry, bring your curiosity, and let these flavors tell you their stories.
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