Makal - Centro

4.7

278 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

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2 people

May 6, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

MAKAL | Contemporary Mexican Cuisine — The heart of Mexico on your plate

A flavorful journey through Mexico. At Makal, we celebrate our roots with local ingredients, creative cooking, and a whole lot of soul. Where tradition meets the unexpected, in a warm and delicious corner of Vallarta.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Global, International, Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
322 354 9878
Website
https://www.makalgastronomia.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Enrique Rodriguez

Location
Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380
Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Parking details
None
Entertainment
Makal tiene el ritmo para mezclar los ingredientes mágicos y destilados mexicanos y crear cócteles únicos de la casa.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

A la Carta
MX$1,000.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Menu a la Carta
Full Experience
MX$2,000.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our menu is inspired at contemporary Mexican food,. To better understand our cuisine and our passion for food, on the tasting menu the chef offers an experience made up of wonderful creations in a fusion of flavors, techniques and experiences stand out. Nuestro menú está inspirado en la cocina mexicana contemporánea. Para entender mejor nuestra cocina y pasión por la comida, en nuestro menú degustación el chef ofrece una experiencia creada por maravillosas creaciones en fusión con sabores, técnicas y experiencias únicas.
Full Experience
MX$2,000.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Makal es un viaje gastronómico: el sabor de México en tu plato. Disfruta del menú de degustación de 10 tiempos que celebra la riqueza de la cocina mexicana con ingredientes locales y técnicas contemporáneas. Cada platillo honra nuestras raíces en un ambiente cálido y acogedor. · Opcional: Maridaje de vinos o de cócteles. / Makal is a culinary journey: the heart of Mexico on your plate. ✶ Enjoy a 10-course experience that celebrates the richness of Mexican cuisine with local ingredients and contemporary techniques. Each dish honors our roots in a warm and welcoming setting. · Optional: wine or cocktail pairing.

Amouse boucheMX$1,450.00
Ensalada Criolla
Elote baby asado, nopal curado, tomatitos cherry, requesón, arúgula, teja de maíz y vinagreta de la casa
Birria de Hongos
Hongos al carbón adobados con guajillo, consomé de hongos y porción de chochoyotes y ensalada
Pescado Zarandeado
Pesca del día zarandeada, tetela con queso Cotija, cremoso de frijoles y reducción de mariscos
Pancita de Lechón
Panceta de 14 horas confitada, salsa tatemada de tomate, cebollitas al grill y verdolagas, acompañado de tortillas
Sorbet de Fruta de Temporada
Tarta de Otoño
Rebanada de tarta de calabaza enmielada con caramelo salado y tropezos de cacahuate acompañada de crema montada

10 Tiempos

$2000 (+0.0% IVA)

Amouse bouche
Ensalada Criolla
Elote baby asado, nopal curado, tomatitos cherry, requesón, arúgula, teja de maíz y vinagreta de la casa
Tiradito de Sandía
Sandía marinada, asada al carbón con puré ajo negro, mayonesa de jengibre y salsa ponzu
Birria de Hongos
Hongos al carbón adobados con guajillo, consomé de hongos y porción de chochoyotes y ensalada
Taco de Coliflor
Coliflor rostizado, puré de frijol, chimichurri de cilantro, xnipec y salsa martajada
Pescado Zarandeado
Pesca del día zarandeada, tetela con queso Cotija, cremoso de frijoles y reducción de mariscos
Pollo con Mole
Pechuga de pollo con mole estilo Oaxaca, verduras en escabeche, plátano macho y tortillas
Pancita de Lechón
Panceta de 14 horas confitada, salsa tatemada de tomate, cebollitas al grill y verdolagas, acompañado de tortillas
Sorbet de Temporada
Tarta de Otoño
Rebanada de tarta de calabaza enmielada con caramelo salado y tropezones de cacahuate acompañada de crema montada

7 Courses

$1,450.00 (+0.00% tax)

Amouse Bouche
Creole Salad
Baby corn, cherry tomatoes, nopal cacti, lettuce, corn tuille and orange vinaigrette
Fungi Birria
Grilled mushrooms with fried corn dough ball and adobo infused mushrooms consommé
Pacific Style Fish
Catch of the day dressed in adobo mayonnaise sided with a tetela and creamy beans puré
Baby Pork Belly
14 hours confit pork belly, over grilled green tomatoes sauce with confit onions and purslane. Comes with tortillas
Season Sorbet
Autumn Tart
Candied pumpkin tart with salty caramel, toasted peanuts and whipped cream

10 Courses Tasting Menu

$1,900.00 (+0.00% tax)

Amouse bouche
Creole Salad
Baby corn, cherry tomatoes, nopal cacti, rúcula, corn tuille and house vinaigrette
Watermelon Tiradito
Marinated and grilled watermelon with black garlic puré, ginger mayo and ponzu sauce
Fungi Birria
Grilled mushrooms with fried corn dough ball and adobo infused mushrooms consommé
Cauliflower Taco
Grilled cauliflower, black beans puré, coriander chimichurri, xnipec and grilled tomato sauce
Pacific Style Fish
Catch of the day dressed in adobo mayonnaise sided with a tetela and creamy beans puré
Pollo con Mole
Slowly poached chicken breasts over Oaxaca style mole, with xnipec, morita chile sauce and pickled vegetables
Baby Pork Belly
14 hours confit pork belly, over grilled green tomatoes sauce with confit onions and purslane. Comes with tortillas
Season Sorbet
Autumn Tart
Candied pumpkin tart with salty caramel, toasted peanuts and whiped cream

What 278 people are saying

Makal - Centro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Innovative
Puerto Vallarta
Gluten-free-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy
Puerto Vallarta
Contemporary Mexican
Puerto Vallarta
Innovative
Puerto Vallarta
Gluten-free-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makal - Centro offers a "wonderful tasting menu" with creative dishes that highlight Mexican ingredients. Guests praise the "amazing service" and impressive cocktail pairings. The 10-course menu is a "memorable adventure," and the ambiance is ideal for special occasions. While some find pricing high, the overall experience is "outstanding."

278 Reviews

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Martha VIP
El Paso13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es una experiencia sorprendentemente inovadora y bien lograda. El balance de los sabores y las texturas es increible. El lugar muy simple, para mi gusto, pero lo compensa con la excelente cocina. Muy recomendable.
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Todd VIP
Houston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food from a team who genuinely wants to get it right….and they do.
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Christopher
Tampa28 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely wonderful experience. We did the 10 course menu. I did pairing with wine, my partner did cocktail pairing. The staff made it a special event for us. Food was delicious. There was 1 item on the menu we didn’t eat, the staff suggested a replacement for us too.
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Lisa
Seattle61 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place for foodies. The menu items are delicious and unique. The service is exemplary. We did not do the chefs tasting menu, but loved our entree selections. However $35USD corkage fee and $20 a.glass “house wine” is a bit much in our opinion. Glad we went, probably would not go back, we just aren’t that sophisticated.
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Cornell VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to eat in Puerto Vallarta! We highly recommend it!!
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Linda
Vancouver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Tasting Menu, prepared and presented with obvious care and pride! Truly a stand-out in Puerto Vallarta! 👌🏼
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MarkA
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was creative, tasty and clever. As good as the food was, the service was better. We had a memorable visit.
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Anthony
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing! The food and drinks were fantastic. A perfect place for a date night with you significant other.
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Rita
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish a 5 star experience. We immensely enjoyed the 10 course tasting menu. Each course burst with flavor and highlighted mexican ingredients and traditions. We would stop in again in a heartbeat.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Increíble experiencia! Comida y servicio excelentes
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FAQs

Makal - Centro is rated 4.7 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Experiences are available.

Lázaro Cardenas 311 Zona Romantica, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta, JAL 48380

Additional information

Neighborhood
Puerto Vallarta
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
MXN500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Global, International, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Enrique Rodriguez
Entertainment
Makal tiene el ritmo para mezclar los ingredientes mágicos y destilados mexicanos y crear cócteles únicos de la casa.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.makalgastronomia.com/
Phone number
322 354 9878

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Makal - Centro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Los Mejores Restaurantes en Puerto Vallarta

A la Carta

Full Experience

Full Experience

7 Tiempos

Amouse boucheMX$1,450.00

Ensalada Criolla

Birria de Hongos

Pescado Zarandeado

Pancita de Lechón

Sorbet de Fruta de Temporada

Tarta de Otoño

10 Tiempos

Amouse bouche

Ensalada Criolla

Tiradito de Sandía

Birria de Hongos

Taco de Coliflor

Pescado Zarandeado

Pollo con Mole

Pancita de Lechón

Sorbet de Temporada

Tarta de Otoño

7 Courses

Amouse Bouche

Creole Salad

Fungi Birria

Pacific Style Fish

Baby Pork Belly

Season Sorbet

Autumn Tart

10 Courses Tasting Menu

Amouse bouche

Creole Salad

Watermelon Tiradito

Fungi Birria

Cauliflower Taco

Pacific Style Fish

Pollo con Mole

Baby Pork Belly

Season Sorbet

Autumn Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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