[1] Both Bautista and Cano have backgrounds in the culinary sector, working in across Mexico and the Toronto-area before opening Puerto Bravo.

[1] Originally conceived as a fine-dining establishment, the restaurant's owners shifted their focus during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for a more casual dining experience upon its opening in August 2021.

[1] Owner Bautista has expressed a desire to eventually return to the restaurant's initial fine-dining vision, with the aim of achieving a Michelin star.

[3] A Bib Gourmand recognition is awarded to restaurants who offer "exceptionally good food at moderate prices."

Michelin spotlighted the restaurant's compact menu, commending the wera tostada, made with mashed avocadoes, octopus, and shrimp.