Mariscos 8 Tostadas vs Cafe des Artistes
Mariscos 8 Tostadas and Cafe des Artistes are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Cafe des Artistes scores significantly better than Mariscos 8 Tostadas. Cafe des Artistes comes in at 93 with recommendations from 5 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Concierge.
Mariscos 8 Tostadas
Calle Quilla at Calle Proa, Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48310
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Seafood rules here: Try the camarones en aguachile (shrimp with lime juice, cucumbers, and serrano chiles), octopus ceviche, and an unusual sashimi of thinly sliced tuna in a puddle of soy sauce."
Fodor's
"The odd menu translations at these restaurants are a clear indication that the clientele is local."
Afar Magazine
"House specialties include shrimp, ceviche, and marlin tostadas, as well as tuna sashimi."
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Cafe des Artistes
Guadalupe Sanchez 740 Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $25 /night
Concierge
"Chef Thierry Blouet's multiroom fantasia, Café des Artistes, is the fanciest restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, with some fancy prices to match."
Frommer's
"A setting that couldn't be more romantic, with magnificent hilltop views, a dining room bedecked with hundreds of tear-drop shaped crystals hanging from the ceiling and flowers galore."
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Fodor's
"Several sleek dining spaces make up the original, downtown restaurant Café des Artistes; the most beautiful and romantic is the courtyard garden with modern sculpture."
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In either area, choose an appetizer, entrée, and dessert from the three-course bistro menu.
Afar Magazine
"Chef Thierry Blouet helms the kitchen at Café des Artistes, where guests enjoy not only Blouet's culinary creations, but also the setting."
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