Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - She is the first person you see when you enter the restaurant. Hostess Emma Quintero has been meeting and greeting guests at Daiquiri Dick's on Puerto Vallarta's famous Playa de Los Muertos since 2001.

"It is really like welcoming my extended family," says Emma, "we have a large number of regular clients and I have become well acquainted with all of them over the years. They live here full or part-time and visit the restaurant regularly so I really get to know them and share a part of their lives. I have watched many kids and grandchildren grow up. They visit us to have a good time."

Emma says her job is not boring and there's a wide range of activities which includes greeting, chatting, seating clients, fielding complaints, dealing with disgruntled clients and making sure everyone has a seat. She says the new electronic reservation system makes it easier to track guests and less errors are made.

So, next time you go to Daiquiri Dick's, be sure to give Emma a hello because she will certainly give you a big smile.

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.