Paseo De La Marina Sur Lot H-7, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48335, Mexico
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Oceanfront Buffets, À La Carte Dinners, and Swim-Up Drinks
Savor four on-site restaurants and three bars, from Quetzal’s buffet breakfasts and themed dinners to Italian specialties at Vitrales, Mexican à la carte cuisine at Los Azulejos, and international lunch or grilled dinners by the bay at La Palapa. Between meals, enjoy poolside snacks at La Palapita, drinks in the Lobby Bar, or cocktails without leaving the water at the swim-up Pool Bar.
International Buffet Restaurant
Quetzal
An air-conditioned international buffet restaurant at Melia Puerto Vallarta offering breakfast and dinner, with a Mexican corner, themed evenings and an outdoor terrace bordered by gardens and fountains. Quetzal is perfect for relaxed family meals, with a casual feel and space for 250 guests.
- Serves: Breakfast & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Italian À La Carte Restaurant
Vitrales
An elegant Italian restaurant at Melia Puerto Vallarta serving gourmet à la carte dinners with pastas and classic Italian fare beneath stained-glass-inspired ceilings. Vitrales is perfect for a refined evening meal, with an air-conditioned setting and a polished, intimate feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Mexican À La Carte Restaurant
Los Azulejos
A colorful Mexican à la carte restaurant at Melia Puerto Vallarta offering dinner on a terrace with colonial plaza style, old-fashioned lampposts and surrounding vegetation. Los Azulejos suits guests craving Mexican specialties in a sophisticated open-air setting with an easy casual feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
International Seafood Buffet Restaurant
La Palapa
An oceanfront open-air restaurant at Melia Puerto Vallarta offering an international seafood buffet beneath a conical thatched palapa with views of the bay. La Palapa suits relaxed lunches by the water, with a breezy setting and easygoing coastal feel.
- Serves: Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Snack Café
La Palapita
A casual snack café at Melia Puerto Vallarta offering light afternoon bites by the pool, from oven-baked pizzas and fresh fruit to hot and cold snacks. La Palapita is perfect for easy poolside refueling, with a relaxed feel between swims.
- Serves: Pizzas & Snacks
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
A welcoming lobby bar at Melia Puerto Vallarta offering international spirits and beers with views of the pool, gardens and sea. Lobby Bar is perfect for relaxed evening drinks, live music and major sports events in an easygoing social setting.
- Serves: International Spirits & Beers
- Hours vary — see concierge
Swim-up Bar
Pool Bar (Swim-up Bar)
A lively swim-up bar at Melia Puerto Vallarta serving refreshing drinks right from the hotel pool. Pool Bar is perfect for guests who want to stay in the water between sips, with an easygoing, sun-soaked feel from late morning to early evening.
- Serves: Refreshing Cocktails & Drinks
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
How many restaurants and bars are available at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Melia Puerto Vallarta features four restaurants and three bars, including Quetzal, Vitrales, Los Azulejos, La Palapa (which becomes La Palapa Grill in the evenings), plus the Lobby Bar, the Pool Bar swim-up bar, and the poolside La Palapita snack bar.
Is dining at Melia Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive?
Melia Puerto Vallarta operates on an all-inclusive plan that covers meals across its restaurants along with a selection of domestic and imported drinks, plus midnight snacks typically offered from 11:00 p.m. to midnight.
Does Melia Puerto Vallarta offer family-friendly dining for children?
Yes, Melia Puerto Vallarta is a family-oriented, all-inclusive resort that welcomes children of all ages, and its buffet venues such as Quetzal and La Palapa make it easy for families to dine together at their own pace.
Is there a swim-up bar at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Yes, Melia Puerto Vallarta has a swim-up Pool Bar located directly in the hotel’s main pool, letting guests order drinks without leaving the water, with service generally running from late morning into early evening.
What Italian dining options are available at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Melia Puerto Vallarta’s Vitrales restaurant is an air-conditioned, à la carte Italian venue known for its stained-glass-inspired ceilings, serving Italian gourmet dinners featuring pastas and other classic dishes.
What Mexican dining options are available at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Melia Puerto Vallarta offers Los Azulejos, an open-air, à la carte restaurant serving Mexican specialties for dinner on a colorfully decorated terrace surrounded by lush vegetation.
Are reservations required for à la carte restaurants at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
At Melia Puerto Vallarta, the à la carte venues such as Vitrales and Los Azulejos generally require reservations, so guests are encouraged to book ahead through the resort to secure their preferred dining time.
Is there a dress code for restaurants at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Melia Puerto Vallarta maintains casual dress codes at most of its à la carte restaurants, while Quetzal requests that guests wear shirts and shoes for its buffet breakfast and dinner service.
What buffet dining is available at Melia Puerto Vallarta?
Melia Puerto Vallarta’s Quetzal restaurant is an air-conditioned buffet venue bordered by gardens and fountains, offering breakfast and dinner buffets with a Mexican corner and rotating theme nights, while La Palapa serves an oceanfront international lunch buffet.
What snack and light bite options does Melia Puerto Vallarta offer?
Melia Puerto Vallarta’s poolside La Palapita serves light snacks such as oven-baked pizzas, fresh fruit, and hot and cold bites during the afternoon, making it a convenient stop for guests who want to stay near the pool between meals.