Los Mercados, Puerto Vallarta’s Favorite Plaza, Returns Wednesday, October 1

Los Mercados and some of our favorite shops in Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone will return Wednesday, October 1, after a six week vacation.

This is great news for those whose wine shelf is looking a little bare and is in desperate need of restocking with the help of Cork+Bottle, or those of us who have been craving the Mikey’s Rubenesque or B.L.T at lunch time. And there is not a better way to have some family fun than painting pottery at Fireworks! for all ages.

Los Mercados is a plaza located in the Zona Romantica area of Puerto Vallarta offering a variety of shops to the local community; from fresh produce and wines and spirits, to a delicatessen & café, along with family fun while you paint your own ceramics at FireWorks.

The open-air courtyard and top floor patio hosts café tables, a water fountain, and plants making Los Mercados the perfect place to relax or have a business lunch while enjoying a freshly prepared sandwich from Mikey’s or a coffee and pastry from k’rico :) or a glass of wine from Cork + Bottle.

Located at Aquiles Serdan 265, Col. Emiliano Zapata – Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48304.

About the shops of Los Mercados:

Cork+Bottle – We at Cork + Bottle are here to help you choose that perfect bottle of wine to complement your menu, your palate or event. We love to pair food and wine and our skilled bilingual staff can assist you in navigating a wide and ever-changing stock of wines from all over the world, in all price ranges. We strive to have “something for everybody” and will gladly source a particular favorite of yours or suggest a comparable product.

Mikey’s – Fine Foods & Delicatessen. Offering fully prepared foods, gourmet sandwiches, side dishes, and premium meats cut to order. You’ll find homemade sausages and bacon with a wonderful selection of breads and gourmet cheeses. Plus everything that you would expect from a fine deli: a wide variety of salads, sauces and deli meats, including homemade pastrami, roast beef and turkey. Gourmet meals without the headache!

k’ rico :) – Follow your nose to k’ rico:) where you will be tantalized by the scents of fresh ground coffee, fresh baked pastries and the tangy zest of just juiced fruits. Our air-conditioned café houses the best made-from-scratch baked goods, pastries, cakes and tarts, where each and every bite is a memorable one. Our flaky, buttery croissants and quadruple stuffed chocolatines pair beautifully with our fresh ground coffee, espresso drinks and teas.

Don Fresco – We pride ourselves at Don Fresco for offering you a bounty of the freshest fruits and vegetables in the area. Our climate controlled shop keeps everything fresh and tasty and you will love our selection and variety. This also means that we offer interesting and hard to find produce, such as fresh herbs, yellow lemons, sweet potatoes, shallots, fresh berries and more.

Fireworks! – Come in and unleash the artist in you at FireWorks! Our cheery studio is the ideal place to paint your heart out! Even non-artistic types are welcome to select their favorite piece to paint, it’s easy and fun. We have books, stencils and painted samples available for inspiration and Bea is always there to help.