Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Anthonny-R S 6 months ago

Puerto Vallarta is not your typical Wichita Mexican restaurant. In a town where “authentic” often translates to a sombrero nailed to a wall and a basket of chips that tastes faintly of freezer burn, this place feels…different. Better, even. The owner moves around the room the way a hummingbird works a flower patch—quick, attentive, occasionally startling. He checks on every table as if he’s personally responsible for our emotional well-being, which, in my case that night, he absolutely was. The food? Good. Good enough that Abuelos, may it rest in peace, probably closed out of embarrassment. That place was a public disservice—like someone watched a documentary about Mexico once and thought, I can cook that. Puerto Vallarta, though, makes an honest effort. The mole, for instance, is clearly engineered for Wichita’s less-than-Latin clientele, but it still passes as mole in the same way an off-brand soda still tastes vaguely like cola. I went on a night when my emotions were doing the full Cirque du Soleil routine. Fortunately, their margarita—industrial in size, medicinal in effect—smoothed everything into a tolerable blur. For one evening, at least, life felt manageable, and I have Puerto Vallarta to thank for that.

Brittny Brown a month ago

Surprisingly really good! I was skeptical because of the appearance of the restaurant. (Boarded up windows??) But the food and presentation was great. Server was prompt and friendly. Salsa was very good and their spicy salsa is very great as well. Carne asada tacos were a little small, but I'm a small eater so they were perfect for me. It's nice they give you bean dip with the salsa. Full bar.

Kurt P 8 months ago

First time at this restaurant. Staff were very pleasent. Lots of patio seating available. Menu has numerous choices. Salsa and refried beans are complementarily served with tortilla chips. I had the Tequila Chicken, which was quite good. It was stuffed with cilantro rice, with a nice sauce with grilled peppers and onions. There are drink specials too. This was a Wednesday, so half priced drinks. I enjoyed a Margarita.

MRS. FOLEY a year ago

If you haven’t tried this little locally owned Mexican Restaurant in West Wichita….you must RUN THERE NOW! A true authentic, and delicious place to visit with friends. I absolutely love their Smothered Burrito with Asada and a side of Mexican Rice. We enjoy the bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers, and the tacos! Omg the tacos. Oh and the Blackberry Margaritas are to die for. Really haven’t had anything I wouldn’t order again. Not to mention they have almost daily specials! Check them out, you won’t regret it💜

Laura Smith 3 years ago

*Updated review* 10/04/2022 Went back tonight for the 2nd time for their national taco day special. The waitress was didn't know about the special. We ordered our tacos and I ordered a margarita. The tacos were good, I enjoyed the chicken and the pork tacos. The service tonight was maybe having an off night. I never did get the margarita I ordered and they never refilled out chips and salsa. They were not busy either. Tacos were good though. Went for the first time tonight for dinner. The place is pretty small and seat yourself. But the servers were all very friendly and helpful and service was pretty quick.They bring out chips and salsa and bean dip. The salsa was pretty good. The beans were just beans. Added a bit of salsa to them and they were 👌. We got the crazy nachos for appetizer. I liked that they have 3 different meats which helped my decide which meat I liked best to get in my burrito. They could have stood to have more cheese, but were still good. I got the smothered carnitas burrito with both red and green sauces. It was very good and super filling. My husband got the steak chimichanga burrito. He said it was very good too. We well definitely have to come back.