El Set

Reviews

• Theresa G.

  star star star star star_border 19 July 2026

  We came to a rehearsal dinner here with family and friends. The setting with ocean view was so beautiful. We arrived just before Sunset so it  made all the more special.
  The food was good and service as well. We had a great time with everyone and enjoyed the beautiful evening.  
  -1star for mixing up orders and forgetting to serve people when the menu was already picked out ahead of time. Yet they would take a long time to serve out of order.

• Shawn R.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 12 July 2026

  The view was great! Sadly the food was just meh, not a lot of flavor and the steak and chicken were over cooked. For the cost the portions were small. The Mexican plate was supposed to come with guacamole, and the waiter said they were out (possibly meant they're making it?), and 5 minutes later we saw several plates go out with huge piles of it on their plates and we were not offered any.
  
  I'm also giving a low score because I despise any server that tells me the cost and then makes a remark about adding a good tip on top of that!  All in all, great view, ok-ish food and meh service.

• Alex H.

  star star star star star_border 7 July 2026

  What a view!! We were taking a tour and this was lunch spot. Great food, good service, and that view!! The only reason I'm giving it a four star review is that they don't take American Express when this is supposedly a famous restaurant celebrities go to.

• Andrew L.

  star star star star star_border 7 July 2026

  We came here as part of a Princess Cruises shore excursion. El Set is so named as it was the setting for the film Night of the Iguana. The setting overlooking the Puerto Vallarta coastline is beautiful. Worth a stop here just for the view! We did not stay for a full meal, but for refreshments. My wife and I enjoyed tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa. (Note that in Mexico there is a commonly a charge for chips and salsa. Our tablemates ordered fajitas, which were quite different from fajitas served in the USA. I'd definitely want to stay for a full meal.

• Chris S.

  star star star star star_border 28 June 2026

  If you want a beautiful view and excellent food this is the place to go. I knew I would love it when I looked through the restaurant and saw the ocean and heard the sound of the waves. The atmosphere is amazing and the drinks were really delicious. The pins colada's were great. We all had Mexican plates with fresh tacos and beans and a guacamole and chips and fresh hot tortillas. The service was very good and the restaurant is tropical looking and spotless.  It's such a relaxing atmosphere that we didn't want to leave after we ate lunch. If we lived here I would go there all the time. Try this beautiful restaurant for your next meal. You won't be disappointed.