Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - In Vallarta, the joy and love of food is apparent. This season, visitors and residents have enjoyed the delectable food and drink from some of the most frequented local restaurants in Puerto Vallarta at the "Viva Puerto Vallarta" Fiesta. They've even been able to ask the chefs questions!

This Wednesday, April 24th you will have your final opportunity to enjoy this new tradition which started in November and has been occurring every two weeks all season long.

The fiesta is held at the picturesque Lazaro Cardenas Plaza. Everywhere you look there are elegant food stations serving cuisine from some of the finest restaurant: From the romantic River Café, to Café Des Artistes and Coco’s Kitchen, to Daiquiri Dick’s. And these are not just one-time participants to the Fiesta, these are regulars.

Visitors can relax with the heavy hitting food Vallarta is known for, including: chile with mole sauce, poblano pepper dishes, churros, and soups. It seems as though everyone in town genuinely loves participating in the spirit of the fiesta, where there is definitely something for everyone.

Water and soft drinks are sold everywhere, as is the incredible local munchies, like tortilla chips-sprinkled with sweet fruit like pomegranate (which really makes them pop,) the salsa covered tortas, as well as a vegetarian delight - Squash Blossom Cream soup with tortilla chips, panela cheese, cottage cheese, topped with corn and cilantro: goodness in a bowl!

The musical performances are an added incentive for guests to come and relax, sip beer or soft drinks and take in the flavor of Mexican culture. You’ll need to purchase food and drink tickets, but admission to the Fiesta itself is free. You can simply come, relax, and enjoy the performances without partaking in the food and drink - although that’s really kinda the entire point!

The bi-weekly fiestas are an excellent way to get acquainted with the local flavor of Puerto Vallarta, and the dishes range anywhere from $20 to $120 pesos. Unlike some other festivals, these restaurants that exhibit at the Fiesta are quite permanent, and have been key to the entire idea and vision from the beginning.

If you’re a casual visitor who wants a flavored introduction to Puerto Vallarta, or a seasoned veteran that has just somehow managed to miss this wonderful event, make your way to Lazaro Cardenas Plaza in Old Town on April 24th for the seasons final "Viva Puerto Vallarta" Fiesta - the ideal way to experience food and local culture.