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El Dorado Restaurant, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

El Dorado Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1141 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
El Dorado Restaurant is a new concept on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta featuring an innovative menu of Modern Mexican Cuisine. Visit us and experience an upscale dining venue with incredible views of the bay and world class sunsets, paired with attentive service and a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine.

We open daily for breakfast, beach club, lunch and dinner. Hours are from 8:30am-11:30pm. Reservations are highly recommended so we may better serve you. We are a casual restaurant during the day and upscale dining during the dinner service, please dress accordingly. See you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Mexican, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    322 223 5568
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Nuestro equipo tiene años de experiencia organizando eventos privados y cenas especiales para grupos y ocasiones importantes. Trabajaremos contigo para personalizar una noche espectacular en El Dorado con menus hechos a la medida para satisfacer todas las necesidades de sus invitados.
  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Cross Street
    Amapas and Los Muertos Beach
  • Parking details
    El Dorado Restaurant is located at the end of the street towards the beach and has the convenience of street parking with exclusive spaces available for guests. Because of how popular the area is, we do recommend arriving by Uber or Taxi.
  • Public transit
    We are located in the heart of the Romantic Zone, near the south end of the city. There are multiple bus stops nearby and the closest stop is at the Lazaro Cardenas park. From there, head towards the beach and walk southbound along the boardwalk. Once you pass the pier that looks like a sail, El Dorado Restaurant will be up ahead.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Child-friendly

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Healthy

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Healthy

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for live music

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Romantic

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Dorado Restaurant offers a "wonderful service" and "amazing food" in a beautiful beachfront location. Guests rave about the "perfect ambiance" with live music, stunning sunsets, and attentive staff. Though slightly pricey, it's "worth the money" for special occasions. Don't miss the delicious steaks and mouthwatering desserts!

1,141 Reviews
  1. Stanley

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love both El Dorado and the sister restaurant next door, La Palapa. The best beach food experiences in PV.

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  2. Emanuel

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Un ambiente muy agradable no sé si por la fecha pero los meseros estaban un poco desorganizados

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  3. Timothy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a beautiful place for a meal on the beach. Tonight was no different. Unfortunately they had a special holiday menu, which is quite a bit smaller than their normal menu. It was disappointing that this was not disclosed when making the reservation. I really wanted their grilled oysters, but they were not on the menu and they claimed to not have any in the kitchen to cook. Service was slow and not particularly attentive. Corn soup was good, but was barely warm. The special turkey with all the fixins was good, but also not appropriately hot. With such a limited menu of offerings, simply unacceptable for a restaurant of this price and caliber. Getting some salt and pepper for the table proved futile. Luckily the pecan pie dessert was the best course for the evening--simply delicious. I probably will not return during any holiday when the normal menu is not offered.

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  4. Tammie

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is absolutely stunning and it’s right on the beach.

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  5. Sharon

    VIP

    Phoenix

    197 reviews

    5.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for lunch. Right on the beach. The food is delicious. The sevice is second to none. The hostee is friendly and helpful. Our servers were attenive and professional. The food is freshly prepared and really delicious. The shrimp tacos were really good. The club sandwich was huge and yummy This place is a must for lunch or dinner in PV

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  6. Sharon

    VIP

    Phoenix

    197 reviews

    5.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Evening. The histess was friendly and inviting the minute we showed up. Our server was amazing. He was friendly and attentive. The Margaritas are exceptional. The grilled oysters were perfect as was the calamai. The calamari in particular was the best ever. The chicken dinner was very tasty. There was an exceptional singer. Beautiful vouce and great choice of music. We will return.

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  7. Dede

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dish I ordered was not as good as I had hoped. I am a seafood lover, and was disappointed when the fish in my entree was so overcooked and very dry. The risotto was not cooked.

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  8. Craig

    Los Angeles

    149 reviews

    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the place for a romantic dinner on the beach. It's the quintessential beachfront dining experience, where you can even dine with a table in the sand if you prefer. The food is well-prepared with good portions as well, although the menu doesn't change much from year to year.
    El Dorado RestaurantResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hello Craig! Thank you for your thoughtful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the romantic beachfront setting and the unique experience of dining with your toes in the sand. It is wonderful to hear that the food met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the menu and we will take it into consideration as we continue to refine and enhance our offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening by the sea! All my best, Julio.

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  9. Michael

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu and incredible service. Come early to watch the beautiful sun set!!
    El Dorado RestaurantResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hello Michael! Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience at El Dorado. We look forward to having you visit us again soon! All my best, Julio.

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  10. Chris

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    62 reviews

    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Had high hopes for this restaurant, as it's beach front and was recommended by a local who also suggested its neighboring restaurant, La Palapa. We should've known, judging by the tons of diners present at La Palapa compared to the few patrons of El Dorado that there was a clear difference. Service was average at best. Our appetizer (mussels) were spoiled and smelled the moment the lid was removed. They offered to remake it, but there was no way we wanted to chance it. Drinks were average. My meal was fine, but my wife's steak and mashed potatoes arrived cold. Although they attempted to make up for the mishaps towards the end, it was not enough to make me return or recommend dining there, despite an incredible view and sunset.
    El Dorado RestaurantResponded on 9 December 2024
    Hello Chris. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the aspects of your visit that fell short of your expectations. Ensuring the highest quality of food and service is our top priority and your experience is not reflective of our standards. We will be addressing your concerns with our team, particularly regarding the mussels and temperature of the dishes, to ensure improvements are made. We are glad you enjoyed the view and sunset, and we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to deliver the exceptional dining experience we strive for. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we truly appreciate you sharing it. All my best, Julio.

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FAQs

El Dorado Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for El Dorado Restaurant

Pulpito 102, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Amapas and Los Muertos Beach
  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary Mexican, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    El Dorado Restaurant is located at the end of the street towards the beach and has the convenience of street parking with exclusive spaces available for guests. Because of how popular the area is, we do recommend arriving by Uber or Taxi.
  • Public transit
    We are located in the heart of the Romantic Zone, near the south end of the city. There are multiple bus stops nearby and the closest stop is at the Lazaro Cardenas park. From there, head towards the beach and walk southbound along the boardwalk. Once you pass the pier that looks like a sail, El Dorado Restaurant will be up ahead.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    322 223 5568
  • Private party facilities
    Nuestro equipo tiene años de experiencia organizando eventos privados y cenas especiales para grupos y ocasiones importantes. Trabajaremos contigo para personalizar una noche espectacular en El Dorado con menus hechos a la medida para satisfacer todas las necesidades de sus invitados.
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