Porfirio’s Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta – PVR Luxury Rentals
Entry-header image

Porfirio’s Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta

Porfirio’s Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta

Ratings and reviews

Food
Service
Value

Details

About
Porfirio’s honors the best of Mexico by transforming its traditional flavors, textures and aromas into the most polished dishes of the country’s haute cuisine. Immersed into an environment that challenges the concept of tradition, here you will witness the way in which classic ingredients become gracefully mixed until finding the ideal balance that tickles even the most selective palates, bringing intrepid flavors from the remote corners of the vibrant Mexico directly to our guest’s table. In addition, Porfirio’s offers a winery featuring over 100 carefully selected Tequila and Mezcal brands for the perfect pairing. The experience is completed with the exceptional service that has already set
PRICE RANGE
$19 – $45
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
CUISINES
Mexican, International, Bar
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service

Reviews


Reviewed yesterday via mobile

This restaurant is one of the best we’ve been to in the world! Balam our server was exceptional! Paid a lot of attention to detail. The service impeccable, atmosphere perfect, food delicious! We highly recommend.

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Restaurant’s Favorite
Reviewed March 2, 2022 via mobile

We are always well taken care of here. Our waiter Balam was no exception last night. The service was great and the food delicious. The only problem? We always eat too much ???? last night I tried the stuffed pepper and it was very yummy….I will definitely be having it again. The service is prompt but not pushy. We have never been disappointed while eating here.More

Date of visit: March 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Gerente at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded March 11, 2022

Hello! Thank you very much for posting a review of your visit, we really appreciate the time you took on sharing your experience. We feel very pleased to know that our staff took excellent care of you and that you enjoyed our menu. We’ll gladly…More


Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Top shelf place with awesome service, surroundings and food. Our waiter was Gambino and he, along with others, made sure we had a terrific experience in every way. Will definitely go back – we already did once – and enjoy ourselves again. From the tortilla…soup to the tasty tostados, grilled asparagus, NY and Cowboy steaks and the churros to end the night…. everything was perfecto. Just go here for lunch or dinner. You’ll be very glad you did!!More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great food reasonably priced. Wonderful atmosphere and our waiter Johan was fantastic. My wife had fish tacos and loved them. We were here twice during our stay and my adult kids had flank steak with cactus. I had a bone in tenderloin. All were very…flavorful and prepared perfectly. Next time we come back we will certainly visit again. We had a coffee drink for desert and Johan put on a 5 minute show making it at our table as the all of the restaurant watched. Great experienceMore

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Hello, Thank you very much for your preference, it is a pleasure to know that our service and dishes were of your complete satisfaction. It will always be a pleasure to offer you the best dishes, come back soon!


Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

First place we dined in PV – the service was top notch. Thought we’d have a view but just have read it wrong – no view no natural lighting in fact on the darker side. Had a video DJ – that was spinning tunes with…accompanying videos so that was cool – quite a bit from the 70s when we were there. Onto the food – party of six so ordered many entrees – I actually order three small plates – crispy beef tacos, soft tacos and a Chile relleno. The descriptions in the menu are more elaborate. Other entrees were flank steak and shrimp tacos. Averages out to four – I would pass on the crispy beef tacos – They are large but vessel to meat ratio errs big time on the tortilla. Apps included guacamole and a fried cheese and bone marrow. Marrow was best thing I had but guacamole was excellent as was the fried cheese. They don’t use chips in the traditional sense – more like small tostada shells – I’d prefer chips. Overall it was fine but lack of view and more of an upscale Mexican food vibe didn’t help me- it reads special occasion for locals or for perhaps older tourists that want to be waited on and emphasize amazing service. Maybe later in the night it attracts younger folks? Drinks were great as well. Solid 4 but I’d still prefer a birria taco from the food stand. It is a great experience so I’d go again but would be infrequently if I lived there.More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Hello Eaglelion, We appreciate your comment and rating, we will take your suggestion into account and share it with our staff as this is what helps us to be better every day and to offer you a first class service on your next visit, we…More


Reviewed 1 week ago

We started and ended our vacation with meals at Porfirio’s. We were staying within walking distance at the Peninsula Vallarta condos, so it was a natural pick. The food was excellent both times. The service was great on our first visit, not as much on…the second, but we were on vacation and so it wasn’t a big deal. The enchiladas, suckling pig, flank steak, and carnitas were all fantastic. The churros were the magnet to visit a second time! Good drinks, so-so wine list, weird videos/music, but terrific food. All in all we six would recommend it.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hello cdmacme, Thank you very much for your preference and choosing Porfirio’s, it is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed our service and especially our dishes and dessert were to your liking, no doubt, we appreciate your comment and suggestion, this helps us to…More


Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This was our first dinner in Mexico. Great energy, great food, great staff. We had fun. We didn’t realize it was a chain, but we were able to walk on our first night. We were very happy with the food & drinks.

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello SirCadillac, Thank you very much for your preference, it’s a pleasure to know that you enjoyed our dishes, we hope to see you soon!


Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This place was on my radar the minute I landed in PV. got the chance to try it out and everything was sensational. Our waiter Eduardo “el pelón” was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable and elevated our experience with his breadth of expertise. We got the…tomahawk which was cooked to perfection and the flambé presentation was next level!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello 193wilson, Thank you very much for your preference, it is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed the experience at Porfirio’s and that the food and services were to your liking, it will always be a pleasure to serve you, best regards!


Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This restaurant is great! We have been three different times and still haven’t tried everything on the menu! Nothing has disappointed us so far. I highly recommend the waiter Balam, as he knows the menu well, has exceptional service and makes great recommendations.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
Google Translation

Hola ZaydNoor, Muchas gracias por tu visita, es un gusto saber que Porfirio’s fue de tu agrado, nos alegra saber…More


Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The restaurant is upscale and had a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and meats. The sea bass, tuna steak, shrimp and steaks were cooked to perfection. There was a large, professional staff of waiters who assisted throughout the meal. Our head waiter, Gabino Bernal Ruiz…explained all the options and was informative and personable, helping us to really enjoy the dining experience. The guacamole with lobster appetizer was delicious and dessert, which was an edible Christmas ornament, was outstanding!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
Google Translation

Hola cynthiabL7099RD, Muchas gracias por tu preferencia, es un gusto saber que nuestra selección de mariscos fue de tu agrado,…More


Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The best food and service! Oscar, Johan, and other were very acomadating to our group of 7, definitely a must when in Puerto Vallarta !More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
Google Translation

Hola Juanita R, Muchas gracias por tu preferencia, es un gusto saber que nuestros platillos y servicios fueron de tu…More


Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The food, and more importantly the service, was great. Our server, Gabino, guided us to great selections. The Christmas Surprise dessert was fantastic!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
Google Translation

Hola bwbasham, Muchas gracias por tu visita, nos llena de gusto saber que nuestro menú fue de tu agrado y…More


Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

When we first entered the restaurant, my husband and I were concerned about the noise level, the tv screens everywhere and the level of activity – it was hardly the place for a calm and pleasant dinner. Then the food and drinks started to arrive…and we were blown away by the quality and variety of the food and the excellent mixed drinks. Highly recommend the ceviche and the pork shank. Must also give five stars to our server team, headed by the Vallartense poet, Gabino. Thanks for a great experience!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Barbara H, Thank you very much for choosing Porfirio’s to enjoy a good meal, we will take your suggestion into account and we will share it with our staff as this is what helps us to be better every day and offer you a…More


Reviewed December 9, 2022

My family and I had a wonderful and memorable experience dining at Porfirio’s for the first time. My husband and I are vegan. My mom is allergic to garlic. My dad and niece eat everything. We all loved our food, service and ambiance. Definitely come…here for a special occasion. It was quite a spectacle when they sang happy birthday to my dad, with cake, sparklers and all. Our server, Gabino, took very good care of us and made sure we were happy with our meals. He was not only professional, attentive and kind, he also had a wonderful sense of humor and is a talented writer. When he learned I worked at a library, he gifted me with a signed book when we left! I highly recommend Porfirio’s and will make it a point to dine there again on our next trip to Puerto Vallarta.More

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello valenciamn5, Thank you very much for your comment, it is a pleasure to know that the experience you had at Porfirio’s was wonderful, besides that you enjoyed such a special date and enjoyed our dishes, for us it will always be a pleasure to…More


Reviewed December 5, 2022 via mobile

Excellent customer service by Balam. Outstanding food. I had delicious Camarones embarazados and a veggie table. Great environment! I will definitely recommend the restaurant!

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grupo Anderson’s, Propietario at Porfirio’s Vallarta, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello 59irmao, We appreciate your review and preference, it fills us with pleasure to know that our service was to your liking and especially that you enjoyed our delicious pregnant shrimp. We hope to see you soon, best regards!