Makal

4.7

259 Reviews

MXN310 to MXN500

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

Makal is the result of our search for traditional flavors in fine dinning cuisine. Every day we make sure these recipes are kept alive and we add a little of our experiences in life to them. When you come to Makal we will make sure you have and experience you will not forget.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN310 to MXN500
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, 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
Marco Peralta

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

Tasting menu
MX$1,900.00 per person
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.

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

$1,900 (+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 259 people are saying

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
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Puerto Vallarta
Innovative
Puerto Vallarta
Great for creative cocktails
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy
Puerto Vallarta
Neighborhood gem
Puerto Vallarta
Good for special occasions
Puerto Vallarta
Vegetarian-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Lively
Puerto Vallarta
Innovative
Puerto Vallarta
Great for creative cocktails
Puerto Vallarta
Healthy
Puerto Vallarta
Neighborhood gem
Puerto Vallarta
Good for special occasions
Puerto Vallarta
Vegetarian-friendly
Puerto Vallarta
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makal offers an exceptional dining experience with a "wonderful neighborhood gem" ambiance and "amazing food." The tasting menus, whether 7 or 10 courses, are "creative and perfectly prepared," featuring unique dishes like watermelon tiradito and cauliflower taco. Guests praise the "warm and enthusiastic" service and top-notch cocktails, making it ideal for special occasions.

259 Reviews

K
Kevin
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience with unique and interesting food that highlighted local ingredients and techniques. I would recommend the cocktail pairing menu; it sounds like it would be a lot of drinks, but it's actually a reasonable amount and they're all quite tasty
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Marcia
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent meal at Makal. We each ordered the vegetation tasting menu and we were very impressed! Each course was served on a different style of beautiful hand made dishware. The cocktails were fun and inventive. There is a lot of attention paid to the details. Highly recommended !
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Nikki
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing meal! Highly recommend the surprise cocktail!
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Samantha
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time at Makal. The service was impecable. Our server was attentitive and helped guide us through the menu .The dishes were creative and unique. The beef tongue is a must. The cocktails paired perfectly with the dishes we selected. We didn’t do the testing menu but that also looked amazing.
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Carlos
VIP
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and certainly based on traditional Mexican cuisine. The experience takes about 3 hours and is worth it. Good cocktails.
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Karen
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful neighborhood gem. Excellent food and service and our waitress was delightful.
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James
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative food with subtle yet complex flavors. The drinks are also top notch and the wine list is all-Mexican but accessible.
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Diana
VIP
Washington DC
72 reviews
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely come for the chef’s tasting menu, 7 or 10 courses. Each course was more fabulous than the last! We did not order mixed drinks but the ones that come with the tasting menu looked very intriguing and were beautifully presented. This is a place for special occasions.
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Audrey
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service, amazing food. I highly recommend!
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Makal was one of the best experiences I have had this entire year and by far the best dining experience in PV.
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FAQs

Makal is rated 4.7 stars by 259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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
MXN310 to MXN500
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, International, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marco Peralta
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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Los Mejores Restaurantes en Puerto Vallarta

Tasting menu

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

FAQs

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