Most Popular Specialty Stores in Puerto Vallarta
A Taste of Home
Although the thousands of long term international visitors that make their full or part time homes in the Banderas Bay area are typically thrilled with the flavors and aromas that characterize traditional Mexican cooking, many of them occasionally get a craving for favorite dishes from their home countries. Fortunately, Puerto Vallarta is home to a broad range of specialty store options that offer foreigners access to produce, spices and other imported products that may be difficult or impossible to find elsewhere in Mexico.
Los Mercados
Just a block inland from Puerto Vallartas all new Malecon boardwalk lies this local hub of imported goods for incoming visitors as well as adventurous locals. This vendor-driven shopping complex housing a collection of storefronts, many of which offer access to goods from the United States, Canada, and elsewhere in the world. One of the most popular establishments within the complex is Mikeys, a New York-style deli offering expats classic deli sandwiches as well as international specialties including fresh made artisan hummus and American style cold cuts by the pound.
La Bodega de Vallarta
Home cooks new to the area looking to recreate their favorite recipes for new friends here in Puerto Vallarta are pleased to discover this small shop in the heart of the city. This family run establishment has one of the areas most extensive collections of herbs, spices, teas and other imported ingredients alongside a large stock of nuts, dried peppers and essential oils. The signature offering at this 5 de Deciembre community institution is the shops all natural honey, which is delivered directly from a regional production farm and commonly purchased in bulk, as it has a one year shelf life.
Casa Gourmet
Travelers who choose to make Puerto Vallarta their home on an extended basis will no doubt fall in love with the classic cuisine of Mexico. However, the diverse nature of the city means the communities within it offer a good range of options for newcomers to source ingredients from old country recipes that may otherwise be thousands of miles away.
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