Casa 449 — Restaurant in Jalisco

This place is a hidden gem! Everything about this place is classy - from the food, service to to the ambience. The chilaquile I had was bursting with flavors and the crepe with caramel had so much going on - it was seriously out of this world! My husband had beef machaka which he said was "superb" - he doesn't use superlatives often 😁 Our server, Xavier was warm, gracious, gentle and thoughtful - truly extraordinary service! He noticed I was a tad warm in our corner table and offered to move all our stuff nearer the a/c. The chef stepped out and was interacting with the guests and checked in with us. My favorite part was towards the end, when we were the only ones left in the restaurant, our server burst into a song along with the music that was playing. Dining here was such a lovely experience, and all this at incredibly reasonable prices. The only thing I would suggest to this amazing establishment is to serve a...

Update, 2 years since initial review:

Still love this place! Prices have gone up in 2 years, just like every other place on the planet, but still a bargain! Love the staff, service and breakfast.

What a treat!! On a whim, my son and I popped in here for breakfast. It was raining and basically we wanted to get inside. The cafe is small and unassuming but our experience was far more than that!

We were quickly seated and greeted by or server/cashier/possible owner. She seemed to have more invested in the business than an employee. She was super friendly, graceous and professional. We each ordered the yogurt, granola and fruit plate. It was the perfect start to our day.

The check presentation begs for another star in the rating. It was served up in a small bowl, rolled up like a paper horn with the small end sitting in a shell ,...

The best dinner we have had in Vallarta.

Take all of the things that make a "starred" restaurant: creativity, locally sourced, seasonal, and of course outstanding food. Then take away the unnecessary things that come with a top restaurant such as the pretentiousness, high prices, and silly drink menu. The result is Casa 449.

Angel is an extremely talented young chef. He makes everything from scratch, from the bread to his dry beef, and highlights regional products making sure to be truth to the traditions while adding his own touch.

Everything we had was outstanding, but the grilled octopus was probably the best I have ever had, and certainly the best in México. I honestly enjoyed this meal more than eating at Pujol, allegedly the best restaurant in the country.

Give it a try while it's still a...