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Andariega
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Los Tres Delfines

  • July 5, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Andariega from Boca de Tomatlan, Mexico
Los Tres Delfines

Los Tres Delfines is in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone, just off of Olas Altas, the most touristed part of the neighborhood. It has been around for almost fifteen years but I had never eaten here before. I actually lived across the street and didn’t know it existed which is ridiculous considering the tables are set up out in the street. I blame my ignorance on the fact that the restaurant is only open in the winter and spring but the truth is I’m usually oblivious to my surroundings.

Once I realized this place was here I just had to go. We showed up for an early dinner and had the place to ourselves. Plastic tables and chairs are set up in the street and in the carport of the owners’ home. It is a dead end so there is no fear of being run over or causing traffic jams. Blue and white tablecloths, twinkle lights and potted plants lend a bit of formality and coziness.

When we arrived the sun was about to set, all seating was in the shade so we chose from the ten tables out in the open. There are four or five tables in the carport for those sunny hours. The waiter, who is also an owner, came over. He was friendly, asked about us, pointed out he had a completely family run business and gave us suggestions on what to order. For the rest of the evening the service was impeccable.

The menu was similar to many others in the neighborhood – a handful of soups and salads, fish and shrimp cooked a myriad of ways, steaks, chicken and a few traditional Mexican dishes. Lobster seemed to be a specialty. Los Tres Delfines is known as a seafood restaurant even though they offer plenty of other foods. Aside from simple salads there is not much for vegetarians. The prices were on par with other neighborhood restaurants but seemed a little steep considering one is sitting in the street.

Candles were lit. Everything looked pretty. People started to arrive, mostly from the hotel next door. After a bit of a wait, dinner was served. We had both heeded the waiter’s suggestions. Sails had the fish fillet papillot. It was a large fillet of mahi-mahi wrapped in aluminum foil and cooked with onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and white wine and served with rice on the side. It was delicious. I had the shrimp brochette – shrimp, onion and bell pepper grilled on a skewer, served with rice, vegetables and a small salad. The brochette was probably the best I have had. The shrimp were slightly charred but not overcooked and the onions and peppers were still crunchy but cooked enough to soften any harshness. The vegetables were sautéed carrots and chayote. They were perfect. Even the plain white rice tasted special. The salad had Thousand Island dressing on it and was pushed to one side so as not to contaminate my perfect dinner.

We lingered, enjoying the romantic lighting, the balmy night air and that feeling that comes from having the perfect dinner.

Sails said, "Cozy. Great seafood."

sample menu
Tortilla Soup............40 pesos/US$3.80
Shrimp in Devil Sauce............120 pesos/US$11.40
Lobster Thermidor............350 pesos/US$33.30
Pepper Steak............190 pesos/US$18.10
Bar-B-Que Chicken............75 pesos/US$7.10
Chicken Enchiladas............75 pesos/US$7.10


Los Tres Delfines is open from November until June from 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm, closed on Wednesdays. Credit cards are not accepted.

Directions - Los Tres Delfines is on M. M. Dieguez, east of Olas Altas one block. From the southwest corner of parking/plaza Lazaro Cardenas (the ocean is to the west) head south along Olas Altas two blocks. Turn left on M. M. Dieguez. Go half a block. The restaurant is on the left side of the street.

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