This is one of the most beautiful settings in Vallarta, owned by Margarito Larios. Tiny white lights on trees overhang the Río Cuale, open-air seating has ample room, and there's friendly, fast service by handsome meseros. Menu changes, often featuring the finest the chef has to offer, include starters like beautiful calamari, 92p, mussels in chipotle cream sauce, 129p, farmer's soup in puff pastry, 69p, smoked salmon blini, 94p, seafood fettuccine, 154p, and tuna carpaccio, 89p. Favorite entrees are pan-seared tuna, 189p, mahimahi wrapped in Serrano ham, 179p, pecan coconut giant shrimp, 220p, chicken mango, 169p, and rib-eye Bordelaise, 215p. It's all very creative; do not miss the desserts, 60p, like warm chocolate cake, cinnamon apple pastry, and the best crème brulée (Vicki) or the famous dessert coffees. Paintings are by local artist Marta Gilbert, a regular here in the lounge. Buy a poster and have her sign it for you. Jazz by Beverly and Willow is there often, and Latcho and Andrea and sometimes Willie and Lobo Thursday to Sunday, 8-11pm. Tropical elegance. A top treat!