El Arrayan Restaurant Review, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Reviewer: Foodnut.com El Arrayan Allende #344 Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 322/222-7195 |
El Arrayan has been named Best Mexican In Vallarta for 3 years in a row by Frommer’s and is a Fodor’s Pick. It is located in the heart of the city a couple blocks from the main drag. English translations of the menu are available.
We stopped by for a quick snack. The paintings on the walls look great.
Decor, Vibe – Colorful Mexican art and architecture. Lots of tourists and some locals were dining.
The bathroom even looks unique.
Menu Pictures:
Picks:
Horchata
Chapulines Tostados (Cricket Tacos) ($110 pesos, 10:1 US$) – Yeah this is a gimmicky pick, but we had to try them. Don’t open them and take a bite. Real crunchy and it doesn’t taste like chicken.
Taquitos ($65) – 5 Crunchy small tacos with cheese and cream on top. Wish there were more. The 3 dipping sauces were great.
Mexican Coffee ($55) – Almost like a cocktail, sugar rimmed glass with sweet coffee and liquor. Very tasty stuff. Kept us up for hours.
OK:
None
Pass:
None
The desert menu is very limited. This restaurant serves good Mexican food, in an colorful atmosphere. With so many restaurants here serving international fare, it is good to find a place with good local Mexican cuisine.
El Arrayan Overall Rating: 
(Good
Come Back? 
| Food Rating: | (Good) |
| Service Rating: |  (Average) |
| Atmosphere Rating: | (Very Good) |
| Value Rating: | (Good) |
Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Below/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary
| Alcohol: | Full Bar |
| Attire: | Casual |
| Hours: | 6pm-11pm. Closed Tu and August. |
| Parking: | Street |
| Reservations: | Yes |
| Prices: | $90 - $245 |
Filed under: $$, 2 stars, Dine Again?, Go Again, International, Mexican Restaurant, Restaurant Cost, Restaurant Cuisine, Restaurant Location, Restaurant Rating, Restaurant Review | Tags: Mexico, Puerto vallarta
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March 7th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
We had a group of 9 that ate there on 3-3-09. Recommended and confirmed by locals, we left at last minute without reservations. The expected wait of 50 minutes was well worth it. The food was great without a single complaint from our table. If you want authentic, this is your place.