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ICU, just a few blocks from the ocean in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica, could stand on its looks alone, but this intimate, elegant dining room with tall ceilings and crisp black, white, and gray tilted flowers promises intelligent cooking as well. Chef / owner Mauricio Leal shifts his a la carte and tasting menus with the seasons and displays a pride of place with a Mexican-focused wine list. Open with the blue corn quesadilla of octopus and pancetta, followed by a dish of risotto adobo. Creamy and studied with gently cooked shrimp or catch of the day, it's a satisfying main dish. For dessert, the classic classic flan of box with boozy caramel wilce doesn't miss a beat. Image Credit: Michelin Restaurants Source: https: / / guide.michelin.com / us / en / jalisco / puerto-valarta _ 2013264 / restaurant / icu Michelin Distinction: Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking (2026) Price: A moderate spent