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El Faro Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

El Faro Marina Vallarta

4.2
4.2
55 Reviews
MXN500 and over
International

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2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
"36 By El Faro" is one of the only high-end restaurant in the world situated at the top of a Lighthouse.
Formerly known as "El Faro", it has been one of the country’s most beloved bar institution for the past 20 years.
Many birthdays and special occasions have been celebrated in this unique landmark.
After going through a major refurbishment at the end of 2022 and under a new ownership, "36 By El Faro" as now reopened as a Restaurant, Bar and Art Gallery.
With a 360 degrees view of Puerto Vallarta, "36 By El Faro" offer an intimate, chic and contemporary experience, characterized by warmth and hospitality.
"36 By El Faro" delivers a unique, international blend of American, Mexican and French cuisine with music, art and a striking view of Puerto Vallarta and the Marina.
Complementing the cuisine, the restaurant offers a vast selection of signature cocktails as well as an extensive champagne & wine list.
Welcome at the new "36byelfaro"

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 08:00–12:00 Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    322 104 5542
  • Website
    http://fb.com/36byelfaro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Santoyo
  • Private party facilities
    Every Thursday of Saxophone live from 8pm to 10pm Saxophone Sundays from 10 to 12 pm

Experiences

  • Sonidos del faro

    MX$100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Todos los jueves de 8-10 pm acompáñanos para que vivas la mejor experiencia con la mejor vista Sonidos del faro 🎷
    Sonidos del faro photo

Menu

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What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Great for scenic views

  • Puerto Vallarta

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Faro Marina Vallarta offers an enchanting dining experience with "incredible views" and "fabulous service." Guests rave about the "amazing vibe" and "beautiful setting," perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "table side guacamole," "sublime meal," and "creative and divine" drinks. While some found it pricey, the overall ambiance and attentive service make it a memorable destination.

55 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The the staff were lovely. The food was ok but expensive and the restaurant was much too loud. We couldn’t hear each other and my sister’s Apple Watch kept warning her about the decibel levels.

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  2. Allisen

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hate to say it, but they need a better chef. We have been three times and each time we keep hoping the food will get better. We go because the views are great, but it’s super loud, more importantly, though the food is really bland. Such a bummer.

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  3. Casey

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was all I was hoping for - a sublime meal in a romantic setting overlooking one of the prettiest views I’ve ever seen! The father and son who own and host this lighthouse restaurant greeted us warmly and gave us just the right amount of attention and perfect service. We chose one of the “sampler” plates so we could share seafood and beef and other complementary sides. We don’t drink alcohol so we got delicious “mocktails” - very pretty. For dessert they prepared a crepe in orange sauce with ice cream right at our table to top off our meal in style! Lovely experience. We were delighted we had chosen El Faro for my birthday dinner.

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  4. Wendy

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were creative and divine! The appetizers were enough to be a meal! The fabulous food offered so much flavor and a mix of bursting flavors in each bite. Loved the entire experience. Make a reservation!

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  5. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced, mediocre food. Facilities are dated and not well maintained. This restaurant gets buy on the location and views. That’s it.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Delicioso

    Chicago32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were super kid friendly and wonderful with us. Great service and food was amazing! gorgeous experience

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  7. Francisco

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Muchas felicidades al equipo, sobretodo al cheff que cocina delicioso !! Todo de maravilla !!! Lo recomiendo ampliamente
    El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on 2 January 2025
    Buenos dias, Francisco. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escribir este comentario. Feliz año nuevo para ti y tu familia. El equipo de El Faro Marina Vallarta

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  8. Ernesto

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    La ubicación es muy buena ,la atención del personal es buena pero la comida y el precio por lo ofrecido no fue lo adecuado
    El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on 2 January 2025
    Buenos días Ernesto, gracias por tomarse el tiempo de escribir este comentario. Nuestras disculpas si su experiencia no estuvo al nivel que nos esforzamos por dar a todos nuestros huéspedes. Pasaré tu comentario al equipo de gestión. Lo tomaremos a bordo y trabajaremos duro para mejorar... El equipo de El Faro Marina Vallarta

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Meredith VIP

    Pittsburgh9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here for a New Year’s Eve Party. It was really lackluster. Aside from a few balloons, I didn’t get a party feel at all. The food was just average. Way over priced. We frequent this area and there are many other options that better. Save your money!
    El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on 2 January 2025
    Good morning Meredith, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Our apology if your experience wasn't at the level we thrive to give to all our guests. I will pass your comment to the management team. We will take it on board and work hard to improve.... The team of El Faro Marina Vallarta

    1 person found this helpful

  10. R VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    New Year’s Eve dinner was very overpriced and not very good. Service was seriously slow. AVOID
    El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on 2 January 2025
    Good morning R, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Our apology if your experience wasn't at the level we thrive to give to all our guests. I will pass your comment to the management team. We will take it on board and work hard to improve.... The team of El Faro Marina Vallarta

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

El Faro Marina Vallarta is rated 4.2 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Faro Marina Vallarta

Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 245, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48450

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Tue–Sun 08:00–12:00 Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fernando Santoyo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://fb.com/36byelfaro
  • Phone number
    322 104 5542
  • Private party facilities
    Every Thursday of Saxophone live from 8pm to 10pm Saxophone Sundays from 10 to 12 pm
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