Casa Mariposa

While enjoying your time at any of the beach clubs withing the gates of Punta Mita, you will have access to poolside, beachside or tableside service. Whether you are searching for a refreshing drink, chips and salsa, the catch of the day or a gourmet burger, you will love the expansive menu at each of the beach clubs. Through out different times of the year, professional chefs from all over the world have been known to feature unique and seasonal menus. When we are enjoying Casa Corazon, we will at times forgo eating lunch in the villa and stay at the beach even longer and pamper ourselves with the amazing and friendly service and wonderful food. Give the beach clubs a try for one of your next lunches or even dinners. Each club will have different hours of operation so make sure to inquire with the concierge or download the Punta Mita web app here.

Sufi has been a long time favorite of anyone in the know in Punta Mita. Just a few years ago, Sufito opened just next door. Both restaurants are located in the Porta Fortuna neighborhood and right along a beautiful beach club. Our family has loved Sufi for so many years and we know you will not be disappointed at all. The views of the ocean and pier at night are one of a kind and the food is always great. A personal favorite is the watermelon, arugula and feta cheese salad. Sufito is our new favorite spot for lunch. Through out the year you may be lucky enough to find Sufito open in the evening but generally this is a wonderful lunch spot. You will be seated under and amazing tree, feet in the sand at perfectly set tables right on the edge of the water. Sufito has one of our favorite menus in all of Punta Mita. A current favorite is the pork belly guacamole. Yes I said pork belly! If you like clams you have got to try them also! Menus and hours of operations can be found on the Punta Mita web app.

Whether you are a golfer or not, do not make the mistake of forgetting about the amazing food at Tail of the Whale Clubhouse. Most mornings at Casa Corazon you are likely going to eat breakfast at the villa, however if you decide to hit the links early, the breakfast menu at the golf course is amazing! One of the best kept secrets at this restaurant are the fajitas! Do yourself a favor and go for lunch one afternoon to change up the pace a bit and order the fajitas. If you do not have a huge appetite we might suggest sharing an order with a friend because they are huge. Menus and hours of operations can be found on the Punta Mita web app.

Our family is a huge fan of four seasons food all over the world. I can honestly say I have never had bad food when eating at a Four Seasons. You will need to have the concierge book your reservations before hand while staying in Casa Corazon. Our personal favorite is Aramara, though all the food at the Four Seasons is amazing. If you like sushi, go to Aramara and get the sushi tower. I am not sure if this is how they always serve their sushi, but the last time we went, we had the most immaculate sushi tower ever, full of dry ice smoke and all!

Just a quick golf cart ride for Casa Corazon is the St. Regis. Like the Four Seasons I would suggest having the concierge make your reservations beforehand. If you are spending the day at the St. Regis beach club make sure to enjoy the beachside service and bar. The most amazing place to eat in the evenings right around sunset is Mita Mary directly on the beach at the St. Regis. This small on the beach restaurant has a limited yet very tasty menu of salads and tacos. Though the food is great, it is the best evening view for sunsets in Punta Mita in our opinion.

Casa Teresa is some of the best Italian food you will ever eat and the fact that you arrive at this amazing place at the end of a dirt road, in a sleepy town like Punta de Mita is amazing. Just getting there makes the entire meal start of wonderfully. When you arrive, you will not at all expect what you will encounter as you enter the eatery. Reservations are a must and when you arrive your name will be displayed on a welcome board. You will soon be escorted to your table by the very friendly staff and will be in awe at the beautiful surroundings in the family’s back courtyard.
Casa Teresa is owned and managed by Nadia, a vibrant and friendly owner who is almost certain to come and say hello during your meal. At her side, will normally be her husband and co-owner Matin, who is much more reserved and shyer than Nadia. You will love these two and all the others working at Casa Teresa.
The menu changes during the season and the food is always fresh. There is not a single dish on their menu or that we have tried that was not delicious. You will love the complimentary oven-cooked focaccia bread and dipping oils.
Do yourself a favor and have our concierge book you a dinner reservation here during your stay.

De Mina is everything eating amazing Mexican food on the beach should be. Most tables will allow you to have your feet in the soft sand (request tables in the sand at the time of your reservation) but are far enough from the ocean you do not need to worry about comfort. This place is beautiful, and you will notice that the moment you walk through the large bright blue entrance. Mexican flair is abundant and if you are lucky, a couple of employees will come by your table and show you the catch of the day up close and personal. Some Casa Corazon favorites are the table side guacamole, the queso fundido with chorizo, the catch of the day and the amazing tortilla soup. If there are those in your party that do not enjoy Mexican food, do not worry, Mina has burgers, fries, salads and plenty of options off the menu for kids.

This is a favorite lunch spot for guests of Casa Corazon. Many vacationers are somewhat turned off or confused by its name but do not be fooled, the food here is amazing. As the name suggests, get the lobster tacos or either the local rock lobster caught right of the shores of Punta Mita or spring for the massive coastal lobsters flown in from around the world! The staff here is super friendly and even treated a large party of kids one time to their own table side guacamole lessons while food was being prepared. Like all the restaurants on what we call restaurant row, the views, the weather and location are amazing.

El Pescador also serves traditional Mexican food and there is nothing on this menu you will not enjoy. El Pescador is conveniently located right at the start of restaurant row and has been a guest favorite for years. As their prior name suggests, get the Blue Shrimp. These are massive shrimp that are served grilled, head on and ready to peel. If you like coconut shrimp, you can get some of the largest coconut shrimp ever here with some amazing dipping sauces too.

This is one of the new restaurants in the area and aren’t we glad. Originally from the nearby town of Sayulita, this place is trendy and has some of the most innovative dishes outside of the gates of Punta Mita. You will love the décor and design of this beautiful place and it may even remind you ever so slightly of the vibe at Casa Corazon. Clean, crisp finishes and the beautiful view of the bay make this place unique.

Some favorites are the seafood queso fundido or melted cheese in English, the burrata salad, or the calamari. The al pastor pizza is a must if you like wood-fired pizza. The steak with chimichurri is amazing. Do yourself a favor and stop by here for a meal.

Teresa’s tacos is a hidden gem that you will not want to miss. They serve much more than tacos here and it is a step up from normal street food. You will see them cooking on a cart just outside of their home but they will utilize their indoor kitchen and other aspects of their home which allows this to be a step up from standard street food.
The quesadillas are huge and when they offer you a dessert like the flan or the banana bread do not pass it up.
Street food is the most affordable way to eat anywhere in the area and in our opinion one of the best ways to learn about and enjoy the local culture.

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This is a typical greasy but good Mexican taco cart! This cart is open super early serving tacos to all the workers heading into town and into Punta Mita. Around 7 am they will open and are normally out of tacos by noon or earlier. There is not much space to sit and eat other than under a little sport pop up tent with one table. Most people will stand around and eat as they talk and hang out. You can walk into to the little convenience store right next door and grab yourself an ice-cold coke in a glass bottle. By the way, the best way to eat street food in Punta Mita, or anywhere in Mexico for that reason is always with a bottle of Mexican coke!
The best tacos here are the Birria Dorado tacos and the carne asada, but go out on a limb and give some others a try.

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We refer to this taco stand as "the al pastor dude by Oxxo."
You can find this taco stand normally nightly right around dusk. The owner and his lovely family run the place. You will likely see his wife bringing the food to the tables and his children helping their dad on the grill or cleaning up.
The Al Pastor tacos I’ll run you run around a dollar or less and they are amazing. He also has great carne asada tacos and he put all sorts of garlic oil or something in them and it smells amazing as he’s cooking.

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