Longtime favorite places to immerse myself in the culture and cuisine of Vallarta are topped by Café des Artistes, Trio and River Café, then a small group follows including La Leche, Vitea, Barcelona Tapas, La Palapa, Daiquiri Dick's, Archie's Wok and El Palomar de los González. And don't forget dozens more as Polo's, Salud, Bravos, Layla's, El Brujo, Mi Café, El Arrayán, Eat at David's, Tony's Please, Ernesto's and Casa Naranjo. Due to the wealth of creative chefs and owners, worldwide cuisines are offered and perfected.

At La Leche, you can expect a high-end yet relaxed dining experience with excellent food, a diverse clientele, a stunning white interior, and a menu that changes daily. Using the seasonality and freshness of locally sourced vegetables and ingredients as their inspiration, the chefs take great pleasure in using the plate as a canvas to display works of culinary art. This means that the menu may be entirely different each time you visit, while yet being of the highest quality.

Even if you don’t speak a lick of Spanish, you’ll know this restaurant’s name translated into English is “The Milk” the minute you walk through the door. All-white decor might sound hokey now (I sure thought so before seeing it), but once you’re surrounded by it, it feels very upscale. Additionally, in Spain, to call something “la leche” means it’s simply the best, there’s nothing else like it, the bee’s knees if you will.

La Leche is a standout dining experience in Puerto Vallarta—a beautifully bold, all-white, contemporary space where Chef Alfonso Cadena blends French and Mexican flavors into artful, imaginative dishes. The menu rotates frequently, showcasing fresh local ingredients in unexpected and creative preparations. Known for its impeccable service, La Leche promises a memorable and sophisticated evening from start to finish.

Un referente de la alta cocina de Puerto Vallarta, este restaurante está decorado con estilo minimalista y monocromático en blanco, donde quienes protagonizan la escena gastronómica eres tú y los creativos platillos del chef, para ofrecer una experiencia que combina exquisitez e innovación. En su bar La Nata, ubicado en el segundo piso del restaurante podrás disfrutar de buenas bebidas y entretenimiento.

The snowy white interior of La Leche creates a minimalist atmosphere and a blank canvas to reflect the diverse colors of the delicious culinary creations. Chef Alfonso Cadena, who learned to cook from his father, respected Chef Nacho Cadena, shops each morning. And based on the freshest ingredients he can find, he creates a unique avant-garde menu daily, reflecting French and Mexican cuisine.

A referent for haute-cuisine in Puerto Vallarta; this restaurant has a minimalist decor in white monochromatic, where you and the chef’s creative dishes play the starring roles, offering an experience which combines innovation and exquisiteness. You can enjoy good drinks and entertainment in its bar, La Nata, located on the second floor.

La Leche means milk, and explains the white interior and cheeky humour. The menu changes daily depending on what’s available and if the tasting menu is too pricey consider getting a burrito from their truck outside. Located next to the Fiesta Americana hotel, La Leche always receives high marks for its creativity and service.

This Spanish-inflected cuisine offers an incredible menu that changes daily. The acclaimed chef Nacho Cadena opened La Leche in 2008 alongside his son Alfonso, and together, they have created one of the most original gastronomic concepts of the bay. The restaurant’s interior design is like a journey into your wildest dreams.

La Leche is known for its avant-garde cuisine and striking all-white interior, offering a unique dining experience that complements a night out. Many restaurants in the Zona Romantica also provide a lively atmosphere with regular events and specials, perfect for starting the evening before heading out to the clubs.

One of the most innovative restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, La Leche offers a creative and surprising culinary experience. Their menu changes constantly and is based on fresh seasonal ingredients. The minimalist white-toned decor creates a modern and sophisticated ambiance, perfect for a special dinner.

Step into La Leche and embrace a monochromatic wonderland where creativity knows no bounds. This avant-garde restaurant, helmed by Chef Alfonso Cadena, features a rotating menu that changes daily. Utilizing the freshest ingredients, the dishes are prepared with artistic flair and bold flavors.

La Leche is set in a unique, minimalist space that is very eye-catching. It’s run by chef Alfonso Cadena and the menu is always changing depending on what’s available and what he’s in the mood to cook. That’s what keeps people coming back to this excellent Puerto Vallarta restaurant.

An artistic place that is a true example of “minimalista y contundente.” The first thing that will leave you stunned is the restaurant seating style. The simple food and unique presentation style are quirky and stylish. Mexican seafood is the specialty of this place.

La Leche: Located just south of the airport in a more contemporary/shopping zone, La Leche gets good reviews. It is a good spot if you are staying in a hotel that area, near the cruise ship terminal or north in Nuevo Vallarta. You will love the sleek white interior.

Francisco Medina Ascencio Km 25Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 48333(52) 322-293-0901. This restaurant which literally translates to “The Milk” is where locals and tourists alike go to feast on innovative Spanish cuisine, plus wine and cocktails.

First up on the list of where to eat in Puerto Vallarta is La Leche. This is one of the most exclusive dining venues in Puerto Vallarta. It serves the finest Mexican cuisine in a sophisticated and elegant environment.

La Leche is a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta that serves innovative Spanish cuisine. They use locally produced ingredients inside an all-white dining area and bar. They also have a patio that offers a view of the city.

La Leche – It’s well worth heading a short way out of the center of town for the gourmet Puerto Vallarta food experience at La Leche. Leche means “milk” in Spanish. And the décor is all white on white at La Leche.

When you think of Puerto Vallarta do you think of 5-star dining?. Do you think of a restaurant that does food differently than you expect?. One that hopes to entice your taste buds into trying something different?

Monochromatically stylized down to their website, La Leche’s embrace of minimalism ends at their innovative take on fine dining. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Ricardo Garcia (@ricardo0902)

And last on our list of the best gourmet restaurants in Puerto Vallarta that we highly recommend is La Leche. The place is very unique. You don’t know if you are in a supermarket, an art gallery or what.

It’s well worth heading a short way out of the center of town for the gourmet Puerto Vallarta food experience at La Leche. Leche means “milk” in Spanish. And the décor is all white on white at La Leche.

We like to reinterpret the culinary tradition in an irreverent way, making the most of local products to reinvent the menu every day, making La Leche a fun, delicious and extraordinary place to live.

If you're on the hunt for an upscale setting with a sophisticated menu to match, Barcelona Tapas, La Leche and the award-winning Café Des Artistes both come highly recommended.

Even if you're a devout carnivore, don't pass up the opportunity to try the grilled sea bass at Trio, the seared tuna at La Leche, or the poached red snapper at Blanca Blue.

La Leche: This restaurant is decorated in a modern style and the food is also very delicious. Also, it is a great place to watch the sunset.