Where to Gobble Your Turkey in Vallarta-Nayarit for American Thanksgiving 2013 Team Angels - PVAngels
November 24, 2013

We've done all the work for you in researching the restaurants in Vallarta-Nayarit who will be serving Traditional Thanksgiving Dinners on Thursday, November 28, including all around Banderas Bay from Cabo Corrientes north to the charming town of Chacala in Riviera Nayarit.

Choose from formal sit-down dinners, buffets, family style dining, Sports Bars and options for every lifestyle and budget. Don't feel like dining out? You can even order a whole or half turkey to go.

Cafe des Artistes - Downtown Vallarta & Punta Mita 

We will offer a special ad hoc menu for the celebration, where “Des Artistes Style Turkey” is one of the highlights to celebrate this day full of good vibes at Cafe des Artistes & Café des Artistes del Mar in Punta Mita.

• Carmelized Onion and Tomatoes Tart, Roasted Nuts and Pesto.
• Light Cauliflower Cream with Watercress & Black Pumpkin Seeds
• Stuffed Turkey Les Artistes, Pumpkin Mousseline with Spices, Quinoa with Pomegranate & Nuts, Confit Vanilla Quince, Cranberry Sauce to the Essence of Psailla Chili
• Cheese Pie Mousse with Almonds, Carmelized & Crusty Pear, "Jocaque" Scented with Orange Honey
• Chestnut Mararon

Cafe des Artistes in located in Downtown Vallarta at Guadalupe Sánchez 740,and Café des Artistes del Mar in in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, at Av. Anclote Lote 5. Email is info@cafedesartistes.com and telephone is (322) 222-3228.

Calypso Restaurant - Sayulita 

Calypso Restaurant will be offering a three course dinner special.

Choice of soup or salad, choice of oven roasted turkey, rib eye steak, New Zealand rack of lamb, shrimp scampi, Tuna or fresh Mahi Mahi and choice of either pumpkin pie or apple pie to top it all off.

For dinner reservations contact Calypso Restaurant (329) 291-3704. Calypso is located in the Sayulita Plaza.

Chac Mool Cafe - Chacala

The restaurant Chac Mool is a beach club, providing great fresh food, a variety of drinks, espresso, capuccinos and a heavently certificate clean Beach, we have book exchange, free WiFi, and cultural events.

• Squash Soup OR Jamaica Dressing Salad with Caramelised Pecans, Goat Cheese and Clementine
• Turkey Breast & all the trimmings
• Sautéed Vegetables with ginger and garlic, gravy, cranberry sauce & mash potato OR Cranberry Mole with Turkey Breast & Rice
• Homemade Pecan Pie with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream OR Homemade Squash Pie with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

250 pesos includes a beer or a glass of wine. Book your table by email at chacmoolcafe@hotmail.com or telephone (327) 219-4037. Chac Mool Cafe is located on Avenue Chacalilla in Chacala, Nayarit.

Charlie’s Place - La Cruz de Huanacaxtle  

Charlie’s Place will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Come enjoy a wonderful meal with family and friends!  We will have a 4:00 and 7:00 pm seating.
 
Charlie will be cooking up a delicious Turkey Dinner with all of the fixins.
 
• Garden Salad
• Herbed Roasted Turkey accompanied with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Scratch Gravy, Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans, Orange Rosemary Cranberry Sauce and Rolls
• Slice of Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
 
We are taking reservations now, reserve early as space is limited. Dinners are 350 pesos per person. We are asking for a 100 peso per person deposit to reserve your seat.

Reserve your table by telephone at (322) 158-0170 email Charlie's Place.  Include a phone number, number of people and what time.

Charlie's Place is located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit, at Camaron 200.

Coco Tropical - Old Town Vallarta 

Fine dining in a tropical atmosphere with dinners served from 5:30 until 11:00 pm.

• One free Strawberry or Mango Margarita
• Fresh Mushroom Cream Soup with Toasted Grissini OR Homemade Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese and Anchovies Dressing
• Roasted Stuffed Turkey, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie.

Dinners are 330 pesos per person. Coco Tropical is located on Los Muertos Beach at the corner of Basilio Badillo. Telephone is (322) 222-5485.

D'z Route 66 Rock N Roll Diner - Marina Vallarta 

Happy Thanksgiving from D's and we hope you'll join us for a Traditional Turkey Dinner served with all the trimmings including Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Sweet Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Cranberry Salad, Pie and Coffee all for just 189 pesos.

We are now taking reservations for Thanksgiving Day, 5:00 until 9:30 pm, telephone is (322) 209-0760, located at Paseo de La Marina 3, Local #6.

Don Juan's - Sayulita 

Don Juan's will be serving their Thanksgiving menu starting at 5:00 pm.

• Choice of Clam Chowder, Carrot Ginger Soup or Caesar Salad to start.
• Entrees served include a Traditional Turkey accompanied by Stuffing, Yams, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Green Beans and Gravy. Rib Eye accompanied by Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and a Mushroom Sauce. Mahi Mahi accompanied by Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus and a special sauce or Chicken Picatta accompanied by Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes.
• For dessert choose between Apple, Pecan or Pumpkin Pie.

Don Juan’s Restaurant is located in Sayulita on the Punta Mita highway next to la Chinas tienda. For reservations, telephone Martin at (322) 150-5941 or Don Juan's at (322) 102-9725.

Don Pedro's - Sayulita 

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Don Pedro's beachfront restaurant.

Don Pedro's will be offering a Leak & Potato Soup, Persimmon Pomegranate Salad, Garlic and Herb Rotisserie Turkey with Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Agave Honey Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, Brussels Sprouts, Golden Baby Squash and Grapefruit Cranberry Chutney. Special dessert of Pumpkin Pie with Nutmeg Cream and Almond Roca Crunch will also be served.

For Thanksgiving dinner reservations at Don Pedro's call (329) 291-3090 or email at info@donpedros.com. Don Pedro's is located in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, at Calle Marlin #2.

Frascati's - La Cruz de Huanacaxtle  

Frascati offers a casual, friendly atmosphere with a touch of the Old World.

Traditional Turkey Stuffed with Meat & Dried Fruits with Gravy & Cranberry Jelly. Served With a Trio of Mashed Potatoes (sweet potato, carrot & Beet Root) & Sweet Creamed Corn. Top it off with Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla English Sauce and Season Fruits.

Frascati is located at Av. Langosta No. 10 in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, telephone is (329) 295-6185.

Gilmar Restaurant & Bar - Old Town Vallarta

Join us for the real Thanksgiving Dinner served Family Style just like a home cooked meal. We'll have lots of juicy turkey with all the traditional side dishes and homemade pumpkin pie all for $16 USD or 199 pesos.

Seatings begin at 1:00 pm. We'll include a house drink if you arrive before 5:00 pm.

Don't feel like eating out? Order a whole or half turkey to go.

A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to paint the facades of Old Vallarta project.

We're located at Madero 418 in Old Town Vallarta, telephone is (322) 223-9707 or cellular is (322) 135-3724. Email is gilmarrestaurant@hotmail.com.

La Luna - Old Town Vallarta 

Serving the Traditional Baked Turkey with Apple Bread Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies, Pumpkin Pie or Apple Tart for 265 pesos.

While there, ask about their cooking classes.

Located in Old Town Vallarta at 466 Venustiano Carranza. Reservations required at (322) 223-5612.

La Palapa - Old Town Vallarta 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner on the Beach.

• Green Salad with Poached Apples, Celery Crisps, Sweet Mayonnaise, Smoked Brioche
• Walnut Soup with Pumpkin Gnocchi
• Oven Roasted Turkey, White Truffle Butter, Classic Stuffing, While Wine Gravy, Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Puree, Corn Bread and Cranberry Sauce
• Pumpkin Pie, Oatmeal Crumble, White Chocolate Cardamom Ice Cream

450 pesos per person includes tax.

La Palapa Restaurant is located in Old Town Vallarta on Los Muertos Beach at Pulpito 105. For reservations, telephone is (322) 222-5225 or by email at info@lapalapapv.com.

La Terrazola - Sayulita 

A beautiful beachfront setting with views up and down the coast, great food and a full bar.

Thanksgiving Turkey with a traditional Mexican twist. La Terrazola will be serving a Turkey in Mole Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Vegetables.

Enjoy drink specials and the view from La Terrazola beach restaurant. For Thanksgiving dinner reservations at La Terrazola call (329) 291-3619.

Terazola is located across the river on the North end of Sayulita. We are on the beach directly in front of the trailer park.

Masala Restaurant Bar & Grill - La Cruz de Huanacaxtle 

Gourmet Asian Mediterranean fusion cuisine in an exotic meets chic colonial setting.

• Lobster Pumpkin Bisque with Shrimp Mousse Garnish - OR - Scallop Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Beet Reduction Sauce - OR - Pumpkin Ravioli with Frangelico Hazelnut Sage Butter Sauce.
• Butter Herbed Roasted Turkey with Homemade Sausage Stuffing with Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce - OR - Poached Bay Lobster Tail served with Salmon Risotto & Scalloped Wine Sauce.
• Pecan Pie with Sun Dried Fruit Coulis - OR - Pumpkin Cream Brule with Biscorn.

Masala is located at Coral 66, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit. Telephone is (329) 295-1331 and email is  juliodosantos22@hotmail.com.

No Way Jose! - Old Town Vallarta 

You asked for it. You got it. No Way José! Restaurant/Bar, award-winning Vallarta favorite, celebrates American Thanksgiving with the traditional turkey dinner and all the fixings. Join one of the most charming service teams in Vallarta on Thursday, November 28 for 3 courses at only 250 pesos per person.

Start off with their luscious Cream of Corn Soup and enjoy Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Stuffing, Sautéed Mixed Vegetables, Pumpkin Mash and Cranberry Sauce, and end with the NWJ! original Sweet Potato Pillars dessert.

This Thanksgiving Dinner special includes a glass of sparkling wine and makes for a wonderful way to say “gracias” on this quintessential American holiday.

As a way to give thanks to all guests on Thanksgiving Day, each person will receive a free chance to win seats at the first NWJ! Wine Tasting the next day on Friday, November 29.

No Way José! is on the south side of downtown at 5 de Febrero 260, just over the Vallarta street bridge on your left heading south from the Malecón. Open Tuesday – Sunday, 3:00 to 11:30 pm. Seating is limited so make your reservations today by calling (322) 223-2853 or online at No Way Jose!

Nu Tapas - Old Town Vallarta 

This will be my 5th year hosting Turkey Day with all of my Vallarta Family! I am thankful for the wonderful times past and look forward to seeing you all and many more friends this year!!!!

Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin or Pecan Pie, Cranberry Sorbet, House Wine, Drink or Special Martini.

The 1st seating will be 7:00-9:00 and second seating from 9-11 pm. Dinner is 290 pesos per person. Please make reservations with Jae at jae.palsce@facebook.com. Nu is located in Zona Romantica at Pulpito 115, close the corner of Calle Amapas.

"O" Restaurant - Sayulita

Thanksgiving special dinner includes House Appetizer, Three Hearts Salad, choice of main course, either Turkey Medallions, Filet Mignon, or Angus Rib Eye Steak or Sea Bass.

Dinner specials come with a glass of white wine or red wine and choice of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie for dessert.

For reservations, contact "O" Restaurant by telephone at (329) 291-3089 or email is orestaurantsayulita@gmail.com.

"O" Restaurant is located on the premises of the Hotel Villa Amor in Sayulita. In Sayulita at the main plaza turn right at the "Marlin" street then turn left at the next corner and right again on the following corner. Drive along the beachfront road approximately 1/4  mile and you will find "O" Restaurant right on the beach.

Old Town Bistro - Old Town Vallarta   

The Old Town Bistro in its new location is presenting an all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving buffet.

Buffet Salads & Starters:

Fresh Mixed Green Salad, Beets with Red Onions, Pasta Salad with Mixed Vegetables, Potato Salad & Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Mushroom & Artichoke Salad, Chick Peas with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Greek Salad, Grilled Marinated Eggplant, Fresh Raw Vegetable Platter

Buffet Entrees & Sides:

Roast Turkey Carving Station, Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes / Pan Gravy, Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Broiled Mahi-Mahi Casino, Herbed Rice Pilaf, Fresh Mixed Vegetables, Oven Roasted Herbed Potatoes, Chicken Marsala with Wine Sauce, Meat Lasagna with Mozzarella, Penne Pasta Neapolitan, Linguini with Garlic, Basil & Tomatoes

Includes Fresh Baked Breads, Assorted Pies & Desserts

Unlimited Buffet is 295 pesos per Person. Seatings are 2:00-4:00, 4:00-6:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm.

Located in Old Town Vallarta at Basilio Badillo 180, they are taking reservations by telephone at (322) 222-2785, email is oldtownbistropv@gmail.com.

Que?Pasa - Old Town Vallarta  

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner - Just like grandma makes it!

Turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy and all the trimmings for only 150 pesos.

We brine our turkey for a day before we cook it. That means turkey so tender you can cut it with a fork.

NFL Thanksgiving Triple Header on the BIG screens in glorious Hi Def beginning at 11:30 am! Your NFL Drink Discount Cards are good all day long.

Let's give thanks together at Que?Pasa. Just show up at your convenience. Que?Pasa is located in Old Town Vallarta at Aquiles Serdan 625, email is qpmlh@hotmail.com, telephone in Vallarta is (322) 223-4006 or from USA/Canada is (360) 326-8827.

Vallarta Botanical Gardens - Cabo Corrientes 

Come celebrate a day in the country with a traditional Thanksgiving Feast from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.

• Beverage of your choice: cocktail, wine or soda.
• Puree of Sweet Potato Soup or Seasonal Green Salad
• Stuffed Roasted Turkey with Gravy and Parsley Mashed Potato, Ginger Glazed Carrots & Green Bean Casserole
• A choice of traditional desserts and coffee

Price per person is 260 pesos for the three course meal.

After the delicious feast, relax on a sofa in the Hacienda de Oro and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Admission to the Gardens is 60 pesos for non-members. Enjoy our orchid collections, pristine mounter river, jungle trails and exotic plants. We're located 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta at Carr. a Barra de Navidad Km 24, telephone is (322) 223-6182, email is info@vbgardens.org.

Vista Grill - Old Town Vallarta

Come celebrate this special day with us with a 4 course meal.

• Spinach & Pecan Salad, White Wine Poached Pear, Gorgonzola Cheese, Caramel & Pepper Vinaigrette
• Pumpkin Cream Soup with Lemongrass, Shrimp & Parmesan Crouton, Chile Ancho Oil
• Roasted Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Corn Muffin, Cranberry Sauce and White Wine Gravy.
• Apple Pie, Seasonal Fruit Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

450 pesos per person includes tax. Vista Grill is located in Col Amapas above Old Town Vallarta at Púlpito 377. For reservations, telephone is (322) 222-3570 or by email at info@vistagrill.com.

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