Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Known for its emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong aromatic components and a spicy edge, Thai food frames a complex interplay of at least three, and up to four or five, fundamental taste sensations in each dish. You can experience sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy all in one plate.

Thai food is internationally famous and is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely from Thailand.

Originally the cuisine had a Buddhist background. Thais shunned the use of large animals in big chunks. Big cuts of meat were shredded and laced with herbs and spices. Traditional Thai cooking methods were stewing and baking, or grilling. Chinese influences saw the introduction of frying, stir frying and deep-frying.

Culinary influences from the 17th century onwards included Portuguese, Dutch, French and Japanese. Chiles were introduced to Thai cooking during the late 1600s by Portuguese missionaries who had acquired a taste for them while serving in South America.

As part of Daiquiri Dick's Weekly Special Menus, Executive Chef Ignacio Uribe and Sous Chef Hugo Mejia have created a Taste of Thailand menu that offers some interesting choices. This special menu is being served from 5 to 11 pm through March 29, 2015.

Starters

• Siu Mai with Pork and Shrimp, Gingered Soy Sauce
• Thai spicy Calamari Salad with Shallots, Queen Basil and Mint
• Coconut Soup with Lemongrass and Shrimp

Entrées

• White Fish Fillet with Bacon, Oyster Sauce and Ginger, served over Steamed Rice
• Thai Style Barbecued Chicken with Jasmine Rice
• Drunken Noodles with Shrimp, Salsa Negra, Onions, Sweet Bell Peppers & Thai Queen Basil

Desserts
• Coconut Flan
• Litchi Sorbet

Reservations are a good idea if you are seeking a specific table and time. Make yours today by calling (322) 222-0566. Take in the sunset and some awesome Thai food. The regular a la carte menu is also available.

Daiquiri Dick's, an Exceptional Experience.

Open daily from 9 am to 11 pm, (Closed on Tuesdays from April to October) Daiquiri Dick's offers elegant dining in a relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Banamex accepted. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at ddpv.com.