Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Two Puerto Vallarta dining rooms, La Corona and Café des Artistes by Thierry Blouet, are part of Jalisco’s showing in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards, a timely boost for the destination’s food-and-wine reputation.
El Informador reported on June 23 that four Jalisco restaurants were recognized this year: La Mantequería and Roothouse in the Guadalajara area, plus La Corona and Café des Artistes in Puerto Vallarta. Wine Spectator also lists the Puerto Vallarta venues in its Restaurant Awards database, with La Corona noted for its Mexico-focused wine program and Café des Artistes listed with strengths in Mexican, California, French, Argentine, and Chilean wines.
The recognition is useful for visitors planning special dinners, anniversaries, or culinary trips. La Corona, at San Salvador 117 in 5 de Diciembre, is tied to Villa Premiere and focuses on regional and seafood cooking. Café des Artistes, at Guadalupe Sánchez 740 in Centro, remains one of the city’s best-known fine-dining addresses.
For travelers comparing dinner options, this adds another current reason to explore Puerto Vallarta’s restaurant scene, especially around Centro and nearby hotel-zone stays such as Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel. Reservations remain recommended for both award-listed venues, particularly on weekends and during high-season travel periods.
