Recognized today as one of the oldest restaurants in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, La India Bonita is a must-visit restaurant when you’re in town. Dwight W. Morrow, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1927 to 1930, immediately fell in love with the city of Cuernavaca and had this house built. Originally, it was known as “Casa Mañana” because every time Morrow asked the builders when the house would be done they said: “Mañana” (“tomorrow”).

A number of notable people visited the house, such as Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles, painter Diego Rivera, and designer William Spratling.

Later, the house served as a restaurant for many years. Then, after meticulous remodeling was done in order to restore its original design, the restaurant was re-opened in 1992 with the new name La India Bonita.

The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come experience La India Bonita‘s 100% Mexican atmosphere! Enjoy a leisurely meal in one of the two terraces surrounded by beautiful gardens, or just have a drink during Happy Hour between 8 and 9 p.m.

Pictures courtesy of La India Bonita Restaurant

It was a beautiful day and the perfect time to have a drink and a nice meal at a good restaurant. We had read a lot about this place before we went on our honeymoon, se we made it our mission to check out Daiquiri Dick’s.

Daiquiri Dick’s (CC photo by DavidCorrea courtesy of Flickr)

Located at the popular Los Muertos beach at the southern tip of Puerto Vallarta, Daiquiri Dick’s has over 25 years of experience and offers a spectacular view of Banderas Bay from a quietly elegant setting.

Photo by Andrew Collins

Delight in a classic fresh-fruit daiquiri while you explore the menu and mull over which of the diverse dishes tempts you most. Daiquiri Dick’s fuses traditional Mexican Cuisine with Tuscan, Thai, Indian, and North African influences. Be sure to time your visit right so you can enjoy one of the best sunsets in all of Mexico.

The place is one of a kind. The menu is among Vallarta’s most sophisticated, and genuinely warm staff open-air location add to the relaxing atmosphere. We were impress by the excellent selection of dishes and decided to try the Mahi Mahi Fillets dipped in Wasabi batter and seared extra crispy, topped with dollops of Kaffir lime and shallot raita served on a bed of greens with jicama and carrot.

Nightfall transforms the atmosphere, giving it a romantic air. Whether you want to have a romantic night out with your significant other or a good time in the company of friends, this restaurant is outstanding! The breathtaking backdrop of the sunset and crashing waves fused with the fascinating fare and relaxing music makes it a very memorable experience.

The prices are very reasonable and their menu gives you so many tantalizing options that  you’ll have a hard time narrowing it down to a single appetizer or entrée. The best part is you can come and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner! So, if you’re planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, make sure you visit the friends at Daiquiri Dick’s.

Posted by Magdiel

It was the third day of our honeymoon in the paradisaic Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We were looking for a place where we could enjoy the ocean on a more relaxing and quiet beach, far away from the crowded beaches of Puerto Vallarta. We were recommended by a local to go to Nayarit, about a 50-minute-drive away from Puerto Vallarta to a place called Punta Mita. Apparently, there we could find the peace we were looking for, so we drove there, and guess what? The first place that caught our attention was Tino’s Restaurant.

The entrance of the restaurant was so nice and different from the other places that we decided to go in there and take a look at the menu, hoping that the prices weren’t too high. I realized that staying at Tino’s restaurant was a good decision, not only when I saw the reasonable prices, but also when we got to the beach and saw just a couple of kids playing with some rock on the shore. Finally! A quiet and beautiful beach!!

The day was hot, and we were hungry, so we wanted to order some food and drink something. Two things from the menu caught our attention: the crab tacos (on the left in the photo) that are prepared with tortillas and a little chipotle cream, and the marlin tacos (on the right) wrapped in flour tortillas.

Of course, none of these delicious appetizers would be complete without the best Mexican Beer, Negra Modelo!!

The day was fantastic! And little by little, people started trickling into this wonderfully secluded spot, mainly people from the U.S and Canada.

As you know, time flies, so after a few hours we were ready for lunch. Once again we took a look at the menu, and this time we were interested in some of the house specialties. My wife, Lindsay, ordered shrimp a la diabla from the traditional dishes (left in the photo), covered with a delicious spicy sauce and accompanied by some buttery steamed vegetables. In my case, I ordered one of the specialties, shrimp in a blanket (right in the photo), that is bacon-wrapped, cheddar cheese-stuffed grilled shrimp with a scrumptious pineapple mustard cream dipping sauce, a baked potato and buttery steamed vegetables on the side.

Everything was absolutely fantastic! And as you can see, the portions of the meals were very good. Definitely the best place we could have chosen to stay at that day. We were so enchanted with the place the we decided to come back 2 days later. If you plan to visit Puerto Vallarta, Tino’s Restaurant in Punta Mita is a must on your “to do” list. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Magdiel