A friend of mine who lives in PV suggested we have breakfast at The Patio. Lucky for me, as we were strolling along he pointed out the general area it's hidden in.
There isn't really a sign that says: The Patio, you just have to have idea where it is. So, here is the location, and I'll include two photos so you know what to look for.
When walking up the hill towards the mountains on Ave. Vallarta, you take a right on Madero, heading towards the beach. It's only halfway down the block on the right side. When you enter, you see a little lobby filled with books, feel free to grab one to read or swap one of yours for a new one. It's the honor system here, and works well.
Walking into the patio area, there are about 8 tables, find one, park yourself and get ready for an exellent breakfast. Specials of the day are listed out front, and tend to be whatever Benji's whim of the day is. The fresh basil/mushroom omelette is fantastic! They also cut their bacon by hand, so the slices are thick and delicious. Benji also makes his own sausage and homemade biscuits, so wonderful, any Southerner would be jealous.
Not only is the food delicious, but the service is great, although leisurely, and the prices are incredibly inexpensive. This is a true treasure and worth looking for when in PV!
The breakfast hours are from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM, but they are now open for dinner. Somedays, they aren't ready to start cooking until after 9:00am. Be prepared to sit and relax with hot coffee as Benji and his wife Graciela get cooking.
A thick mahi-mahi steak and all the trimmings is 60 pesos!
An average hungry-man breakfast is 25-35 pesos.
The dining area is beautiful, with stained glass on the walking path, artwork on the walls (all for sale) and an area where you can buy postcards to masks.