El Arrayan: Touristy or not?

[tnery]

Can someone give me the low-down on whether El Arrayan is touristy and overpriced or not? 100% of the reviews I've read say the food and service are great- that's no question. But many also stay that despite the good food, that it is touristy (always filled with Americans and other tourists) and overpriced.

[mexivilla]

The website has the menu with prices http://www.elarrayan.com.mx/home.php?...

They don't seem out of line for a "good" restaurant in Puerto Vallarta but of course that's not the same for a local Mexican neighborhood restaurant.

Probably the reason all the tourists are there is because it is consistently ranked in all of the guides as the best Mexican restaurant.

[tnery]

You are probably right about why there are a lot of tourists there. Thanks for your feedback!

[hot tamale]

We have been many times and don't find it too touristy or too expensive. Mixed fairly hip crowd of locals and non-residents, great atmosphere and wonderful food.

[cristina]

Where in Mexico is El Arrayan, please?

Link: http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

[tnery]

Oh sorry- Puerto Vallarta.