El Faro Marina Vallarta

4.3

53 Reviews

MXN500 and over

International

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Fancy
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

"36 By El Faro" is one of the only high-end restaurant in the world situated at the top of a Lighthouse.
Formerly known as "El Faro", it has been one of the country’s most beloved bar institution for the past 20 years.
Many birthdays and special occasions have been celebrated in this unique landmark.
After going through a major refurbishment at the end of 2022 and under a new ownership, "36 By El Faro" as now reopened as a Restaurant, Bar and Art Gallery.
With a 360 degrees view of Puerto Vallarta, "36 By El Faro" offer an intimate, chic and contemporary experience, characterized by warmth and hospitality.
"36 By El Faro" delivers a unique, international blend of American, Mexican and French cuisine with music, art and a striking view of Puerto Vallarta and the Marina.
Complementing the cuisine, the restaurant offers a vast selection of signature cocktails as well as an extensive champagne & wine list.
Welcome at the new "36byelfaro"

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
322 104 5542
Website
http://fb.com/36byelfaro
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Fernando Santoyo
Private party facilities
Every Thursday of Saxophone live from 8pm to 10pm Saxophone Sundays from 10 to 12 pm

Location
Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 245, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48450
Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Sonidos del faro
MX$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Todos los jueves de 8-10 pm acompáñanos para que vivas la mejor experiencia con la mejor vista Sonidos del faro 🎷

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Neighborhood gem
Puerto Vallarta
Great for scenic views
Puerto Vallarta
Neighborhood gem
Puerto Vallarta
Great for scenic views
Puerto Vallarta
Good for special occasions
Puerto Vallarta
International

53 Reviews

C
Casey
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was all I was hoping for - a sublime meal in a romantic setting overlooking one of the prettiest views I’ve ever seen! The father and son who own and host this lighthouse restaurant greeted us warmly and gave us just the right amount of attention and perfect service. We chose one of the “sampler” plates so we could share seafood and beef and other complementary sides. We don’t drink alcohol so we got delicious “mocktails” - very pretty. For dessert they prepared a crepe in orange sauce with ice cream right at our table to top off our meal in style! Lovely experience. We were delighted we had chosen El Faro for my birthday dinner.
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Wendy
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were creative and divine! The appetizers were enough to be a meal! The fabulous food offered so much flavor and a mix of bursting flavors in each bite. Loved the entire experience. Make a reservation!
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Jonathan
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced, mediocre food. Facilities are dated and not well maintained. This restaurant gets buy on the location and views. That’s it.
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Delicioso
Chicago
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were super kid friendly and wonderful with us. Great service and food was amazing! gorgeous experience
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Francisco
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Muchas felicidades al equipo, sobretodo al cheff que cocina delicioso !! Todo de maravilla !!! Lo recomiendo ampliamente
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Buenos dias, Francisco. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escribir este comentario. Feliz año nuevo para ti y tu familia. El equipo de El Faro Marina Vallarta
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Ernesto
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
La ubicación es muy buena ,la atención del personal es buena pero la comida y el precio por lo ofrecido no fue lo adecuado
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Buenos días Ernesto, gracias por tomarse el tiempo de escribir este comentario. Nuestras disculpas si su experiencia no estuvo al nivel que nos esforzamos por dar a todos nuestros huéspedes. Pasaré tu comentario al equipo de gestión. Lo tomaremos a bordo y trabajaremos duro para mejorar... El equipo de El Faro Marina Vallarta
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Meredith
VIP
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We dined here for a New Year’s Eve Party. It was really lackluster. Aside from a few balloons, I didn’t get a party feel at all. The food was just average. Way over priced. We frequent this area and there are many other options that better. Save your money!
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Good morning Meredith, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Our apology if your experience wasn't at the level we thrive to give to all our guests. I will pass your comment to the management team. We will take it on board and work hard to improve.... The team of El Faro Marina Vallarta
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R
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
New Year’s Eve dinner was very overpriced and not very good. Service was seriously slow. AVOID
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Good morning R, Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Our apology if your experience wasn't at the level we thrive to give to all our guests. I will pass your comment to the management team. We will take it on board and work hard to improve.... The team of El Faro Marina Vallarta
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Alberto
Guadalajara
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
El lugar está espectacular, pero llegamos a las 6:30 y para cenar a las 7:30 ya no tenían platillos de la carta (hamburguesa), por lo demás todo muy bien.
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Buenos dias, Alberto. Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de escribir este comentario. Feliz año nuevo para ti y tu familia. El equipo de El Faro Marina Vallarta
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Jim
Manitoba
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a perfect table for 2 overlooking the Marina, but it was a bit of a wind tunnel with the windows open. Food and service were excellent.
El Faro Marina VallartaResponded on January 2, 2025
Good morning Jim, thank you very much for sharing these moments with us and thank you for taking the time to write this comment. . Have a good week and happy new-year to you and your family... The team of El Faro Marina Vallarta.
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FAQs

El Faro Marina Vallarta is rated 4.3 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 245, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48450

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
International, Fine cuts, Dining Bar
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fernando Santoyo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://fb.com/36byelfaro
Phone number
322 104 5542
Private party facilities
Every Thursday of Saxophone live from 8pm to 10pm Saxophone Sundays from 10 to 12 pm

El Faro Marina Vallarta

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Sonidos del faro

Menu

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is El Faro Marina Vallarta restaurant rated?

Is El Faro Marina Vallarta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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