Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - As life begins to settle down and temperatures start to go up, those of us who live here year 'round get to benefit from a variety of sizzling perks: less traffic on the streets, fewer people on the beach - and hot deals on gourmet meals!

Vallarta's wide variety of exceptional eateries has always been one of the best things about living here, but saving 10% to 50% off the usual bill gives full-time residents even more incentive to patronize the restaurants they already love.

These dining deals not only keep the heat out of your kitchen, but also give you the opportunity to enjoy local discounts at a wide variety of restaurants, from Puerto Vallarta's well-known favorites to the Banderas Bay area's hardest-to-find gems.

• Bistro Organico - 15% off
Asia No.6, San Francisco, Riviera Nayarit

• Blake's Sports Bar & Grill - 20% off all menu items during the summer months and a 10% discount during the winter season
2039 Medina Ascencio, Plaza Las Glorias

• Blue Shrimp - 15% discount
Olas Altas 366, Los Muertos Beach

• Cafe des Artistes - Wednesdays and Fridays receive a free appetizer and a free dessert with the purchase of an a la carte entrée
Guadalupe Sánchez 740, Col. Centro

• Daiquiri Dick's - 10% off your bill
Olas Altas 314, Los Muertos Beach

• DeSanto's - 10% off your bill or a welcome drink
Francisco Medina Ascencio 2483, Plaza Peninsula

• Eva's Brickhouse - 50% off all entrées
Galeana 15, Bucerías, Nayarit

• Fuego Bar & Bites - 10% discount
Amapas 147 at Pulpito, South Side Puerto Vallarta

• Gilmar - 30% off dinner plus a free appetizer through October and 10% off the breakfast buffet with the purchase of an extra drink
Madero 418, South Side Puerto Vallarta

• Marriott Casa Magna - 20% discount at Mikado, Las Casitas, Champions and La Estancia
Marina Vallarta

• No Way José! - 15% discount
5 de Febrero 260, South Side Puerto Vallarta

• Pie In The Sky - 15% discount until November 1, 2011
Aquiles Serdan 242, Local 3 Condominios and Heroe de Nacozari 202, Bucerías

• Pincho & Ole - 15% off regular menu and 10% off in conjunction with any other offer
3.14 Plaza, Ave. Las Palmas 3, Nuevo Vallarta

• River Café - VIP card offers 15% off the entire bill
Isla Rio Cuale Local 4, Col. Centro

• Si Señor - 15% off
Guadalupe Sánchez 274, Col. Centro

• Tino's El Malecón - 15 % off
Paseo Dîaz Ordaz, No. 920, Local 31, Downtown Puerto Vallarta

• Viejo Vallarta - 15% discount
Morelos 484, 2nd Floor, El Centro

• Vista Grill - 10% discount
Púlpito 377, Col. Alta Vista

Restrictions may apply and you will need proof of residence. Present a picture ID from Bahía de Banderas, like your FM2, FM3 or Mexican driver's license. Some restaurants may require a recent utility bill. Be sure to ask your waiter about the policies before ordering.

Living in paradise does have its privileges!