Taste of local restaurants in Porter County:
El Salto gift certificate
Pesto's Italian Restaurant gift certificate
Val's Famous Pizza gift certificate
Valpo Velvet 15 one scoop ice cream certificates

The Mendoza family opened up the very first El Salto Mexican Restaurant in Valparaiso Indiana. El Salto was created to serve customers fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine in a cultured, festive and inviting atmosphere. Since then, brother; Robert and Rosendo Mendoza have opened four more El Salto locations including: Chesterton, Munster, Merrillville and their newest addition in Portage Indiana.
El Salto is notoriously known for their amazing margaritas and weekly margarita specials. Their dishes are always served with the finest ingredients and quality service. We invite you to come visit us at one of our five great locations to taste the difference, where it's always a fiesta!
We will continue to always provide superior service, the freshest, finest authentic Mexican food, mouthwatering margaritas and a pleasant and entertaining ambiance that will entice you to come back for more!

A Valparaiso staple, Pesto’s has been serving acclaimed Italian fare since 1993. Our family traditions are reflected in the relaxed ambiance and cozy décor. You can enjoy the comfort of a homecooked meal when you sink in to our traditional favorites, or ignite your tastebuds with one of our signature dishes. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night, or the perfect place to celebrate an important event, we’ll make sure you’re treated like family. At Pesto’s there’s a seat for everyone.

At Val's Famous Pizza we pride ourselves in making honest food at honest prices. We are a community restaurant, truly valuing connections with individuals and organizations in the Duneland area. No matter where you're from, we have a place for you. Dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and catering services are available. Bring the whole family for lunch or dinner in our family dining area, stop in for a glass (or several) of wine or beer, or reserve our party room for up to 45 people.

Finish your day off with ice cream from Valpo Velvet Ice Cream in Valparaiso, IN.  Their history is as important to the quality of their ice cream as the ingredients we choose. The Brown family has been producing great tasting Valpo Velvet ice cream in the same location since 1947 using time-tested recipes, techniques, and high-quality ingredients. After all, making ice cream of this quality takes time.
A few things have changed since the early days but one constant remains - delivering the best quality product without cutting corners on quality ingredients,  no matter the cost. They provide ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, and frozen yogurt for people who appreciate the very best.