Is, Rivera Cuale, a foodie experience?
When I speak about Vallarta, it’s hard to decide where to start. It is a thriving city full of cheerful people that every day get to wake up and enjoy the many beauties this wonderful town has to offer. One great example of that is our food. Our city’s purveyors of culinary delights range from the well known to the well hidden in the many local neighborhoods, and our own Rivera Cuale neighborhood of Emiliano Zapata is no exception.
Celia’s Diner, located on Lazaro Cardenas, between Camichin and Naranjo streets, offers a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes. Their superb cooking touch and authenticity are clearly appreciated by the many locals who regularly fill their seats. I highly recommend their Gorditas, a different and very tasty version of soft tacos.
Another hidden Mexican food gem is The Red Cabbage, on Rivera del Rio Street just around the corner from the bridge on Lazaro Cardenas Street. Their cuisine can be classified as gourmet traditional Mexican, highlighted by the best chiles en nogada in town.
A newcomer on the scene is La Luna Restaurant, Bar & Deli on Venustiano Carranza, which will delight you with their eclectic menu, and their incredible sauce creations. They even offer cooking classes for those who enjoy learning how to whip up some of these wonderful dishes at home.
And of course, no local Mexican neighborhood food scene is complete without a mention of some of the standout taco stands. The corner of Naranjo and Venustiano Carranza features two of the best, with Marisma serving up the seafood variety and “Las Gueras” slicing up the delicious tacos al pastor.
So next time you’re in town, in your beautiful Rivera Cuale condo, be sure and venture out to discover and enjoy some of the wonderful food our very own neighborhood has to offer.
Written by Zennia Pimienta, Rivera Cuale (and Puerto Vallarta native)