Welcome to Our Family!

Family is central to Mexican culture. At Puerto Vallarta, and as a family owned business, we are on a mission to provide families with the opportunity to nourish these bonds as they linger around tables laden with delicious food. As such, we use only fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients in our original Old-World recipes, including our hand cut and marinated meats, fresh vegetables and salsas, private recipe sauces, and more.

Authentic Taste in a Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Luis, owner of Puerto Vallarta, was born in Mexico and has worked hard to develop a menu containing many of his home country’s most beloved dishes. Using time-honored ingredients and traditions found in the towns and villages of Jalisco, all of our entrees are painstakingly prepared with a genuine, yet mild, Mexican flavor. We serve hot salsa on the side for guests who prefer a more fiery taste. If you are unfamiliar with authentic Mexican food, please read our food descriptions, or ask one of our friendly staff for recommendations.

A Taste of Old Mexico

Luis, owner of Puerto Vallarta, was born in Jalisco, Mexico and immigrated with his family to California as a young boy. He later moved to Washington where he began working as a bus boy in a Mexican restaurant owned by a friend’s family. With a commitment to hard work, talent in the kitchen, and a desire to share authentic Mexican cooking with the world, Luis advanced to the position of chef. As his passion for his vocation grew, he decided it was time to bring the true tastes of his home country to the Midwest. Attracted to Sioux Falls by its friendly people, solid education system, and laid back traffic, Luis founded Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant over a decade ago. We are still family owned and operated, working from two locations in the city to best serve our customers.