Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – It is that sacred pause in the middle of the day where we refuel our bodies and recharge our minds. Lunch offers a moment of respite and nourishment. There is no better way to capture the essence of your midday meal than dining at Café des Artistes.
Numerous requests have been made and, after 30 years, the restaurant will be rolling out the red carpet this meal deserves. Life is in the small things and a leisurely meal shared with friends or family in a relaxed way, without hurrying, is an indulgent delight.
The kitchen team has dreamed up a variety of ways for you to enjoy every course to its fullest, elevating lunch in Puerto Vallarta to new heights. This culinary journey begins Wednesday, May 15. The schedule is 2:00-4:30 pm, Wed through Sun. Here are the dining possibilities:
The first option is ordering a plate to share. These can serve up to four, easily.
TUNA OR ALBACORE TARTARE WITH AVOCADO ON A SALT BLOCK $690
With bread chips, habanero mayonnaise, seaweed, radish, salmon roe & Istmeñas tostadas
PATA NEGRA TRAY $920
Thinly sliced Iberian ham
BAKED SOFT CHEESE FROM EL TUITO $390
Paprika marinated, green salsa, blue tortilla & pita bread chips
The second option is a two course lunch, and you get to decide whether it is an appetizer and main course or a main course and dessert, for $495 pesos per person. The third option is a three course meal, appetizer, main course and dessert for $575 pesos per person. Either way, there are selections for each course. Tax is included but beverages and tip are not.
Appetizers – select one
VICHYSSOISE SOUP with a Parmesan Cheese Cracker
PINK HUMMUS, QUINOA, FABA BEANS & RASPBERRIES and a sprinkling of our Garden Herbs
CACTI FROM THE LABYRINTH & ROASTED AVOCADO – served with Fresh Cheese, Pork Rind & Smoked Tomato Broth
Main Courses – select one
ZARANDEADO RED SNAPPER FILLET – Paella risotto style with chorizo, saffron & fish jus
TENDER CHICKEN BREAST OVER RED MOLE – Morel-stuffed blossoms, finger potatoes au garlic
BEEF FILET PETALS – Artichokes à la barigoule, with garlic purée, pickled beet spiral, and zucchini from Compostela
Desserts – select one
CHOCOLATE MILLE FEUILLE with raspberry and pistachio
CHEESECAKE BALLERINA – passionfruit and blueberry
COCONUT SORBET – gel and coconut flakes
Lunch seatings are only available in the restaurant’s magical indoor garden space. With much warmer weather approaching, this area has AC for your comfort. Our full bar will be open and you have access to the extensive wine list, which compliments the cuisine.
If you are doing a late lunch, that’s okay, but the lunch menu is only available until 4:30 and the dinner menu starts at 5:00 pm. You can certainly order drinks and linger until the evening meal begins. To lunch properly is to loiter with intent, and the Café des Artistes team will assist you every step of the way. Every bite is a whole new experience.
Café des Artistes is located at Guadalupe Sánchez 740 in downtown Puerto Vallarta. For more information, contact them at Tel: +52 322-226-7200 • Whatsapp: +52 322-159-5675 • info(at)cafedesartistes.com.