Raíces Restaurant, Authentic Wood-Fired Signature Cuisine

Raíces Resto Bar is located in a restored period house in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood, the oldest district in Puerto Vallarta. The house and the largest tree in the city are just the beginning of a truly unique culinary experience. Chef Gonzalo Nogueira has created an exclusive menu, cooked almost entirely over a wood fire. Enjoy intense, smoky, and charred flavors at the heart of every dish. Our bar complements this identity with artisanal cocktails inspired by our name: RAÍCES.”

Wood-fired Cooking in Puerto Vallarta

Discover Raíces, a unique restaurant in Puerto Vallarta where fire and wood are the stars of the show. Led by Argentine chef Gonzálo Nogueira, a specialist in smoke cooking and grilling techniques, the menu offers an authentic and sophisticated experience with intense flavors, fresh ingredients, and artisanal preparation.

"Summer Embers Menu"

A 3 courses seasonal menu thoughtfully curated to showcase the quality, flavor, and hospitality that define our restaurant.

$675 MXN P/P

Featured dishes from our regular menu

Grilled Australian grass-fed rib eye

with roasted sweet potatoes & pickeld-vegetable “criolla”.

Grilled lobster

(600 g), with house butter and bravas potatoes fried in duck fat.

Shrimp baked in wood-fired oven

With house butter, purslane and mayer lemon emulsion.

Lamb rack

With provencal crust, jus, roasted onion, & chickpea purée.

Seared tuna

With a dried chili crust and wasabi sauce.

House-made sorrentinos

Stuffed with roasted pumpkin and mozzarella, served with butter-sage sauce & Reggiano cheese.

Our Spaces and Staff

Raíces has three distinct areas: a semi-open, air-conditioned main dining room; a cozy, enclosed lounge that is also air-conditioned; and a spacious, beautiful outdoor patio (available from November to May), perfect for intimate dinners or social gatherings. We also have a charming and attentive staff with a great love for detailed service.

Come and enjoy one of the 10 best restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, rated 5 stars and ranked in the Top 10 out of more than 1,800 restaurants on Tripadvisor.

Louis D
Louis D
Don't miss it!
Raíces is a must-visit for anyone coming to Vallarta! The food is very original. The staff treats you like a special guest in their home! And you will definitely feel like one....The original building has been mostly preserved, and the owner/chef added some impressive improvements that really enhanced the original. You will definitely be back. Sin duda, volverás.
Pierro 3816
Pierro 3816
Raíces: Magical and unmissable
At Raíces, you'll find everything: delicious, imaginative food... superb service... and reasonable prices. When the weather is nice, the backyard is beautiful and has a fabulous playlist. If it's hot, reserve a table in the air-conditioned room. Raíces has something magical... try it! You'll be surprised!
FynnInNYC
FynnInNYC
Delicious and different
Delicious food, full of local flavors from Ingram's, but totally different from the typical tacos, ceviches, etc., so popular in the area. The atmosphere was charming in the air-conditioned area (we didn't see the patio) and the service was wonderful. Karla was charming and very helpful with her recommendations. The free-form ravioli was wonderful.
Clark Christine
Clark Christine
Wonderful Restaurant
From the moment you enter through a glass-covered tree root to the charming garden patio. However, it's the food you should come for: exquisitely prepared, presented, and unique. We enjoyed an eggplant dip and sourdough bread. I had the best tuna of my life, and my husband ordered stuffed ravioli that was just as delicious. Our server, Pepe, explained everything to us and was friendly and professional. A highly recommended restaurant.

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