El Arrayan

We have been dining at El Arrayan since it opened and go at least twice during each visit. We have never had a problem with service and love the food. The plantain empanadas are fabulous especially with the 3 salsas. We order the duck confit at least once while there and the chilies en nogado are the best we have ever had in PV(or anywhere else for that matter). The owner, Carmen, uses recipes from her grandmother so the wonderful food is regional Mexican which is what we prefer. We have never had a bad experience or bad meal there.

After reading several good reviews on the internet and looking for a new place to dine, we decided to give El Arrayan a try. We would not, however, recommend it. It is way too expensive! The food is fine, but not in any way exceptional. The prices are similar to some of the finest gourmet restaurants in PV, but the menu items, presentation, ambience, etc. do not compare. (Actually we paid more for dinner at El Arrayan than we did at one of the finest establishments in PV.) In my opinion, it is just way over-priced and way over-rated.

Forget the fajitas, blended margaritas, burgers and fries, this place serves the real thing. Carmen, my sweetheart, hails from a mexico City family and she set up shop here preparing the old recipes and adding some newer twists, like Slow Food. I love this place. Try to go on a Sat. night for some live soft music while you dine around the arrayan tree.

garyrbeck from cafepress
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