Puerto Vallarta’s Tintoque has landed on the shortlist for Best Restaurant in Jalisco at this year’s MexBest awards, putting the city’s Pacific-forward cuisine in the same spotlight as Guadalajara’s most acclaimed dining rooms. Led by chef-owner Joel Ornelas, the nomination reflects a growing statewide culinary scene that blends regional traditions with global technique. But what sets Tintoque apart from its competitors — and how a win could reshape Puerto Vallarta’s place on Mexico’s gastronomic map — will be decided when the awards are announced in Guadalajara on August 20.