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Makal, Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Makal

4.8
4.8
249 Reviews
MXN310 to MXN500
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marco Peralta
  • 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

Experiences

  • Nochebuena, cena especial.

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    During this festive season, the table becomes a place of gathering—where laughter, embraces, and unforgettable moments are shared with our loved ones. We’ve crafted this menu with heart, so every bite is a tribute to warmth, joy, and the magic of celebrating together. Thank you for letting us be part of this special evening Let’s toast to the memories we create today and the dreams that await us!
  • Víspera de Año Nuevo, Cena especial.

    MX$2,100.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    During this festive season, the table becomes a place of gathering—where laughter, embraces, and unforgettable moments are shared with our loved ones. We’ve crafted this menu with heart, so every bite is a tribute to warmth, joy, and the magic of celebrating together. Thank you for letting us be part of this special evening Let’s toast to the memories we create today and the dreams that await us!
  • Tasting menu

    MX$1,900.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our menu is inspired at contemporary Mexican food created by Diego Guerrero, one of the best new chef by Food & Wine Magazine. To better understand our cuisine and our passion for food, on the tasting menu the chef Diego 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 creada por Diego Guerrero, uno de los mejores chef seleccionado por la revista Food & Wine. Para entender mejor nuestra cocina y pasión por la comida, en nuestro menú degustación el chef Diego ofrece una experiencia creada por maravillosas creaciones en fusión con sabores, técnicas y experiencias únicas.

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

249 Reviews
  1. fred

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Makal is an outstanding restaurant. The ten course tasting menu was memorable - each course was creative and perfectly prepared. (And at US $95, a terrific value.) Some highlights were the watermelon tiradito (marinated and grilled with black garlic purée, ginger mayo and ponzu), the cauliflower taco (grilled with black bean puree and cilantro chimichurri) and chicken with the best mole I've ever eaten. The cocktails were unique and delicious. Our server, Lorena, was knowledgeable, warm and enthusiastic, and the ambience was extremely comfortable. The experience was on a par with the best meals I've had.

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  2. Min

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were excited to try a new fine dining experience in the Zona Romantica and ordered the 7 course tasting menu. While the mocktails were delicious, we were disappointed when each course was either underseasoned or overly salted. The use of sprigs of fresh herbs to mask the imbalance of flavor was noted. Texture imbalance in many dishes was also noted. The overall experience was okay, service was nice, but for the price point we will not be returning.

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  3. Kevin

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great service. Always come here every trip to PV. Tasting menu is fantastic

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  4. Stuart

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the planned timing of our late weekday dinner. We almost had the whole restaurant to ourselves which in turn meant a more personalized and attentive service. We had great and insightful conversations with the lovely hostesses and were not rushed. They were very pleasant and start to finish smiles on all of our faces. The cuisine was so authentic, from other parts of Mexico with modern plating and flair. Food was amazing and delicious! We loved the different types of mole! I loved the crispy pork belly that was so tender and juicy in the center. My partner loved the spices in the mole. The fungi birria and green mole quesadilla were different and again delicious! It was great that they described each dish in such detail. Highly recommend them and next time we will try a busy, weekend evening to enjoy a more social setting.

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  5. Jim

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful tasting menu; 7 course was more than enough. Extremely good craft cocktails to compliment the evening.

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  6. Michelle

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t say enough about our experience. The food was amazing, and the service just as equal. We did the 7 course menu and our server added on an item we really wanted to try from the 10 course as well. It was my friends birthday and what a lovely and unique way to celebrate! Only downside…we went on a quiet night so not very lively but didn’t take away from our experience. Will visit again! Gracias chef Marco, Lorena and Karla! (I hope I got their names correct!)

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome 6-course tasting menu Delicious & such variety ! And the portions were just right Great value & service outstanding !! We were celebrating our 19th anniversary & the staff went out of their way to treat us with special attention (dimming the lights, romantic music, etc) that we will not soon forget !!! Definitely will be back to enjoy once again the next time we’re in Vallarta 💗

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  8. Dianna

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten here several times, and have always loved the food and the service. This was the first time that we'd tried the tasting menu, and it was AMAZING. I took my son and his GF, their first time here, and Makal did not disappoint! See you in February!

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  9. W

    VIP

    Mexico City

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food in a very comfortable atmosphere. Very good service level as well. I will be back.

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  10. Mark

    Puerto Vallarta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is really quite special. The flavors in each dish really stand out. The restaurant is quiet and let's you have a real conversation, and the interaction with the staff is always friendly and receptive.

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FAQs

Makal is rated 4.8 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Makal

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
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