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Makal, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Makal

4.7
4.7
263 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Makal is the result of our search for traditional flavors in fine dinning cuisine. Every day we make sure these recipes are kept alive and we add a little of our experiences in life to them. When you come to Makal we will make sure you have and experience you will not forget.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN310 to MXN500
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, International, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 18:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    322 354 9878
  • Website
    https://www.makalgastronomia.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Marco Peralta
  • Location
    Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380
  • Area
    Puerto Vallarta
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Makal tiene el ritmo para mezclar los ingredientes mágicos y destilados mexicanos y crear cócteles únicos de la casa.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • 10 courses tasting menu

    MX$1,900.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Our menu is inspired at contemporary Mexican food,. To better understand our cuisine and our passion for food, on the tasting menu the chef offers an experience made up of wonderful creations in a fusion of flavors, techniques and experiences stand out. Nuestro menú está inspirado en la cocina mexicana contemporánea. Para entender mejor nuestra cocina y pasión por la comida, en nuestro menú degustación el chef ofrece una experiencia creada por maravillosas creaciones en fusión con sabores, técnicas y experiencias únicas.
    10 courses tasting menu photo

Menu

Para conocer mejor nuestra cocina y nuestra pasión por la comida, ofrecemos este menú en donde podrás vivir toda una experiencia compuesta por diversas creaciones en las que resalta la fusión de sabores, técnicas y colores

7 Tiempos

$1,450.00 (+0.00% IVA)

  • Amouse boucheMX$1,450.00

    • Ensalada Criolla

      Elote baby asado, nopal curado, tomatitos cherry, requesón, arúgula, teja de maíz y vinagreta de la casa

      • Birria de Hongos

        Hongos al carbón adobados con guajillo, consomé de hongos y porción de chochoyotes y ensalada

        • Pescado Zarandeado

          Pesca del día zarandeada, tetela con queso Cotija, cremoso de frijoles y reducción de mariscos

          • Pancita de Lechón

            Panceta de 14 horas confitada, salsa tatemada de tomate, cebollitas al grill y verdolagas, acompañado de tortillas

            • Sorbet de Fruta de Temporada

              • Tarta de Otoño

                Rebanada de tarta de calabaza enmielada con caramelo salado y tropezos de cacahuate acompañada de crema montada

                10 Tiempos

                $1,900 (+0.0% IVA)

                • Amouse bouche

                  • Ensalada Criolla

                    Elote baby asado, nopal curado, tomatitos cherry, requesón, arúgula, teja de maíz y vinagreta de la casa

                    • Tiradito de Sandía

                      Sandía marinada, asada al carbón con puré ajo negro, mayonesa de jengibre y salsa ponzu

                      • Birria de Hongos

                        Hongos al carbón adobados con guajillo, consomé de hongos y porción de chochoyotes y ensalada

                        • Taco de Coliflor

                          Coliflor rostizado, puré de frijol, chimichurri de cilantro, xnipec y salsa martajada

                          • Pescado Zarandeado

                            Pesca del día zarandeada, tetela con queso Cotija, cremoso de frijoles y reducción de mariscos

                            • Pollo con Mole

                              Pechuga de pollo con mole estilo Oaxaca, verduras en escabeche, plátano macho y tortillas

                              • Pancita de Lechón

                                Panceta de 14 horas confitada, salsa tatemada de tomate, cebollitas al grill y verdolagas, acompañado de tortillas

                                • Sorbet de Temporada

                                  • Tarta de Otoño

                                    Rebanada de tarta de calabaza enmielada con caramelo salado y tropezones de cacahuate acompañada de crema montada

                                    7 Courses

                                    $1,450.00 (+0.00% tax)

                                    • Amouse Bouche

                                      • Creole Salad

                                        Baby corn, cherry tomatoes, nopal cacti, lettuce, corn tuille and orange vinaigrette

                                        • Fungi Birria

                                          Grilled mushrooms with fried corn dough ball and adobo infused mushrooms consommé

                                          • Pacific Style Fish

                                            Catch of the day dressed in adobo mayonnaise sided with a tetela and creamy beans puré

                                            • Baby Pork Belly

                                              14 hours confit pork belly, over grilled green tomatoes sauce with confit onions and purslane. Comes with tortillas

                                              • Season Sorbet

                                                • Autumn Tart

                                                  Candied pumpkin tart with salty caramel, toasted peanuts and whipped cream

                                                  10 Courses Tasting Menu

                                                  $1,900.00 (+0.00% tax)

                                                  • Amouse bouche

                                                    • Creole Salad

                                                      Baby corn, cherry tomatoes, nopal cacti, rúcula, corn tuille and house vinaigrette

                                                      • Watermelon Tiradito

                                                        Marinated and grilled watermelon with black garlic puré, ginger mayo and ponzu sauce

                                                        • Fungi Birria

                                                          Grilled mushrooms with fried corn dough ball and adobo infused mushrooms consommé

                                                          • Cauliflower Taco

                                                            Grilled cauliflower, black beans puré, coriander chimichurri, xnipec and grilled tomato sauce

                                                            • Pacific Style Fish

                                                              Catch of the day dressed in adobo mayonnaise sided with a tetela and creamy beans puré

                                                              • Pollo con Mole

                                                                Slowly poached chicken breasts over Oaxaca style mole, with xnipec, morita chile sauce and pickled vegetables

                                                                • Baby Pork Belly

                                                                  14 hours confit pork belly, over grilled green tomatoes sauce with confit onions and purslane. Comes with tortillas

                                                                  • Season Sorbet

                                                                    • Autumn Tart

                                                                      Candied pumpkin tart with salty caramel, toasted peanuts and whiped cream

                                                                      Last updated: 12 January 2025

                                                                      What 263 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                      4.7
                                                                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.7Food
                                                                      • 4.7Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Innovative

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Innovative

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Great for creative cocktails

                                                                      • Puerto Vallarta

                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Makal offers a "memorable" dining experience with creative, perfectly prepared dishes and attentive service. The tasting menus, available in 7 or 10 courses, highlight "unique and delicious" cocktails and showcase local ingredients. The ambiance is comfortable and ideal for special occasions, making it a "wonderful neighborhood gem."

                                                                      263 Reviews

                                                                      1. Martin

                                                                        Washington DC

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        A must! Best flavors and staff - I will be back again.

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                                                                      2. David

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        13 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 7 February 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Makal continued to be amazing. This visit we did the 10 course tasting menu. Each course was thoughtfully prepared and presented and had flavors large and subtle. Makal remains our favorite higher end restaurant in Puerto Vallarta.

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                                                                      3. James

                                                                        Boise

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        An outstanding restaurant. Did the seven course meal with my guest. The food was cooked perfectly, a good balance in flavors, just well executed all around. I strongly recommend this to anybody coming to Puerto Vallarta to taste high end of classic Mexican cuisine

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                                                                      4. Kevin

                                                                        Atlanta

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 20 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Amazing experience with unique and interesting food that highlighted local ingredients and techniques. I would recommend the cocktail pairing menu; it sounds like it would be a lot of drinks, but it's actually a reasonable amount and they're all quite tasty

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                                                                      5. Marcia

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We had an excellent meal at Makal. We each ordered the vegetation tasting menu and we were very impressed! Each course was served on a different style of beautiful hand made dishware. The cocktails were fun and inventive. There is a lot of attention paid to the details. Highly recommended !

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                                                                      6. Anastasia

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        7 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 17 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Our experience at Makal was incredible! From the delicious food to the attentive and welcoming service, I would absolutely recommend this restaurant. Lorraine was our server, and she was a gem!

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                                                                      7. Nikki

                                                                        Calgary

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 15 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        An amazing meal! Highly recommend the surprise cocktail!

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                                                                      8. Samantha

                                                                        Los Angeles

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 9 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We had a wonderful time at Makal. The service was impecable. Our server was attentitive and helped guide us through the menu .The dishes were creative and unique. The beef tongue is a must. The cocktails paired perfectly with the dishes we selected. We didn’t do the testing menu but that also looked amazing.

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                                                                      9. Carlos

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Phoenix

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 8 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Food was great and certainly based on traditional Mexican cuisine. The experience takes about 3 hours and is worth it. Good cocktails.

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                                                                      10. Karen

                                                                        Orange County

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 6 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Wonderful neighborhood gem. Excellent food and service and our waitress was delightful.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Makal is rated 4.7 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 5 times today
                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                      Google Map for Makal

                                                                      Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Area
                                                                        Puerto Vallarta
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Dinner Tue–Sun 18:00–23:00
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        MXN310 to MXN500
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        Contemporary Mexican, International, Mexican
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Resort Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        None
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                        Marco Peralta
                                                                      • Entertainment
                                                                        Makal tiene el ritmo para mezclar los ingredientes mágicos y destilados mexicanos y crear cócteles únicos de la casa.
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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