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Gaviotas, Mikado gain 2026 culinary attention

A hand-painted watercolor scene of a serene Puerto Vallarta hotel restaurant terrace, with subtle Japanese-inspired architectural details, tropical greenery, warm lantern-like forms without lettering, and glimpses of the coastal atmosphere beyond; no people are shown.
A watercolor view of a refined Japanese and coastal dining setting in Puerto Vallarta. Illustration generated by AI. Not a photograph of the event described.

Puerto Vallarta is receiving international recognition for its dining scene, with Gaviotas and Mikado among the restaurants receiving international attention in 2026. Mikado is a Japanese restaurant nominated for Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant in Mexico. It features a sushi bar and 14 teppanyaki grills, where chefs prepare meals directly in front of diners. Teppanyaki chefs combine culinary technique with an engaging presentation, giving Mikado an interactive style that has helped make it a distinctive part of Puerto Vallarta’s hotel dining scene. Mikado also offers guests a range of traditional Japanese-inspired dining experiences.

Its nomination places Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki among the dining experiences represented in Puerto Vallarta’s restaurant industry, which also offers sophisticated fine dining. Gaviotas is nominated for Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant in Latin America and focuses on refined cuisine, quality ingredients, and attentive service. It is known for carefully prepared dishes and thoughtful presentation, has an AAA Four Diamond rating, and has established itself as one of Puerto Vallarta’s notable fine dining destinations. Gaviotas won Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant in Latin America in 2025 and is nominated for Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant in Latin America.

The World Culinary Awards recognize excellence across the global culinary industry and provide international recognition for restaurants and hospitality businesses distinguished by their food, service, and overall dining experiences. The awards are a sister program to the World Travel Awards. Voting for the 2026 World Culinary Awards has closed. The 2026 gala ceremony is scheduled for October 14 at Princess Grand Jamaica.

For visitors planning meals alongside a coastal vacation, Puerto Vallarta’s restaurant industry offers more than 40 types of cuisine across approximately 2,000 restaurants. Start with the Japanese dining and teppanyaki experiences at Mikado, or consider Gaviotas for refined cuisine and attentive service.

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