Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - When it comes to fine dining, Puerto Vallarta restaurants do it "con gusto," and every year the month of May brings Vallarta Lifestyle's Restaurant Week, a 17-day gastronomical celebration that gives everyone the opportunity to dine at their favorite Banderas Bay area restaurants - and save a bundle!

From May 15th-31st, for the ninth year in a row, some of the most recognized restaurants in Puerto Vallarta will once again be offering special three-course menus, with three choices per course, at fixed prices of either $189 or $299 pesos, not including beverages or gratuities.

Thirty-five restaurants will participate in this year's edition of one of Puerto Vallarta’s most important culinary events, seven of which are participating for the first time: Fusion Gourmet, Kabuki, Zanate Restaurant, and Restaurante y Pizzeria Pinocchio in Puerto Vallarta; Raixes and Sandzibar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle; and Nicksan in Nuevo Vallarta. Many venues will also be featuring live entertainment to enhance your dining pleasure.

2013 Vallarta Restaurant Week Participants

$189 Pesos per Person Menus

Archie's Wok • Barcelona Tapas • Bistro Orgánico • Coco's Kitchen • Coco Tropical • El Arrayán • Fusión Gourmet • India Gate • Madison South • Peking • Restaurante y Pizzeria Pinocchio • Sí Señor • The Swedes Bar & Bistro • Vitea

$299 Pesos per Person Menus

Café des Artistes • Cilantro's • Daiquiri Dick's • De Santos • Hacienda San Angel Gourmet • Kabuki • Kaiser Maximilian • La Albufera • La Cigale French Bistro • La Leche • Le Kliff • Nicksan • No Way José! • Pepper's • Punto V • Raixes • Sandzibar • Taste @ Casa Cupula • The Blue Shrimp • The River Café • Trio • Zanate Restaurante

Since its launch by Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group in 2005, Vallarta Restaurant Week has captured the hearts and palates of many tourists that choose to visit the Banderas Bay region during the last two weeks of May. It's also a local favorite, since it gives residents the opportunity to treat themselves to fabulous meals at discounted prices.

With so many wonderful restaurants to choose from, and only 17 days to sample the culinary talents of some of Vallarta's finest chefs, it may be hard to decide where to dine, so we've teamed up with Video Diva Productions owner, Laura Gelezunas, to give you a sneak peek at what some of Vallarta's favorite eateries will have on the menu.

We'll be posting Restaurant Week menu previews, some featuring Laura's videos, throughout the month, so keep checking BanderasNews.com for more information.

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Vallarta Restaurant Week 2013 at Si Señor Beach
Banderas News Team

Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine and spectacular views of Banderas Bay at Si Señor Beach. The food and the sunsets are always beautifully presented, but during Restaurant Week, you can enjoy this incredible dining experience for only $189 pesos per person.

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Experience The Blue Shrimp during Restaurant Week
Laura Gelezunas

Offering the best seafood Puerto Vallarta has to offer in a casually elegant beachfront setting, The Blue Shrimp is another not-to-be-missed place to dine during Vallarta Restaurant Week. Through May 31st, enjoy three fabulous courses for $299 pesos.

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Daiquiri Dick's 2013 Vallarta Restaurant Week Menu
Laura Gelezunas

The culinary team at Daiquiri Dick's will be cooking like crazy during Vallarta Restaurant Week. This popular Los Muertos Beach restaurant will be offering their 3 course menu for only $299 pesos, and there are choices for each course, featuring international flavors.

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Kaiser Maximilian's Restaurant Week - and Beyond - Menu
Laura Gelezunas

One of Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurants is celebrating 18 years of fine dining. Join the festivities at Kaiser Maximilian during Restaurant Week and beyond. At this popular South side eatery you can choose 3 courses from most everything on their menu for only $299 pesos through June 6, 2013.

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River Café Will Exceed Restaurant Week Expectations
Erin Staley

Among the most popular places to visit during Restaurant Week is The River Café, a legendary dining establishment nestled beside the Rio Cuale River in the heart of downtown Vallarta. From May 15-31st you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience for just $299 pesos per person.