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The discovery of a new dish is of more benefit to humanity than the discovery of a star.” – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
Following 17 years of success at the popular traditional Mexican restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, El Arrayán, our professional team with a deep passion for food, beverage, and service has come together to transform our love for cooking and restaurants into a brand-new gourmet experience in Puerto Vallarta.
With over 80 years of combined experience in food and hospitality, our core team is inspired by our travels throughout Mexico and abroad, combining truly Mexican ingredients, flavors, and creative preparations to awaken a spark within our guests, exciting any food-lovers palate. Our set menus combine the very best of Mexican flavors and unique cooking techniques to create an intimate experience that will linger in our guests’ hearts and palates for a long time.
Our team:
Chef Diego Sánchez – Executes exciting and creative palate-pleasing bites
Regina García – Cocktail creator and distillate suggestions
Claudia Victoria – Operation manager and quality wine pairings
Carmen Porras – Unites the team for a unique and immersive dining experience at OCULTO.
There is nothing that pleases us more than to see our guests enjoying one another’s company, discovering our intimate ambiance, and enjoying a delicious dining experience.
We really look forward to having you for dinner and to experience OCULTO.
Reserve your secret dinner or cooking class at OCULTO, or book us for a private villa cooking class and/or dinner party with us today!
Formerly El Arrayan Restaurant -A top rated Authentic Mexican restaurant in Puerto Vallarta since 2003.El Arrayan features a relaxed, attentive, casual service during your dinner. Recognized by our specialties from different regions in Mexico, they serve original cocktails, appetizers, ceviches, salads, moles and slow cooked dishes such as:
duck carnitas, beef barbacoa, cochinita pibil. All the ice creams and deserts are home made.
Selected Mexican wine list and children’s menu available . Credit cards accepted.
This restaurant is Gay Friendly & Pet Friendly, we also offer some vegetarian options, 100% gluten free menu.
Special events here at the restaurant or outside catering to a villa, Mexican cooking classes.
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