Travel By Fingertip...Puerto Vallarta

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Dining in Puerto Vallarta

Chef Roger

Colonial homelike atmosphere, the ingredients are pure Mexican prepared with classical European panache. Dinner only. Addr: Augustin Rodriguez 267. Ph: 322/2-5900. Expensive.

Chez Elena

Lovely sunset viewing, while sipping a cool drink from this hillside location above town. Cuisine is Mexican/American/International. Dinner only. Addr: Matamoros 520. Ph: 322/2-0161. Expensive.

Le Bistro Jazz Cafe

Exotic Rio Cuale location, sophisticated bistro with river front terrace dining all day and evening. Closed Sun. Addr: Rio Cuale Is. Ph: 322/2-0283. Expensive.

Carlos O'Brian's

The place to dine, people watch and, in the evening, let loose. Always popular. 11am-2am. Addr: Paseo Diaz Ordaz 116. Ph: 322/2-1444.

El Nogalito

Sizzling steaks and imaginative seafood cuisine in a hillside hideaway overlooking the river. Favorite with the kids. Addr: Av. El Cedro #200 Ph: 322/1-52-25. Moderate.

Zapata

Exciting surroundings, including Mexican Revolution memorabilia, saddle bar stools and live South American music. The menu is tasty and eclectic. Addr: Paseo Dias Ordaz 522. Ph: 322/2-4748. Moderate.

La Iguana

Open bar and all you can eat buffet followed by the granddaddy of all Mexican Fiesta Nights. Thurs. and Sun. only. Addr: Cardenas 311. Ph: 322/2-0105. Moderate.

Pancake House

American breakfast tradition taken to new culinary heights. Lunch and dinner now includes American comfort food (meatloaf, cornbread, etc.) Addr: Basilio Badillo 289. Ph: 322/2-6272. Inexpensive.