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Ixtapa Cuisine Vacations and Luxury Travel Packages In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, you will be able to sample delicious fish and seafood dishes in the friendly restaurants in the city centers and around the main beaches. Seafood cocktail, stuffed squid, fish and seafood tacos, whiting, shrimp, grilled fish and traditional green pozole are just some of the dishes you will find. The more daring will be able to try exotic dishes made from armadillo or even iguana. Fast-food establishments as well as restaurants with internationally-renowned chefs are also available Al CilantroIxtapa, in the "Tres Puertas" complex Colina de las Palomas 325
An elegant, intimate spot offering terrace dining beside an inviting pool in a perfumed garden. Owners Gabriela and Guillermo Braña have achieved an exquisite fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisine. CATEGORY: International Arrecife Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Riviera Beach hotel
Mediterranean cuisine with a Mexican touch in an outdoor setting, overlooking the beach. Specialties include seafood and fine cuts of beef prepared on an open-air grill. Friendly, attentive service. CATEGORY: International Bay Club Zihuatanejo On the road to Playa la Ropa
Fine meats and fresh seafood. A beautiful setting high on a cliff overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay. CATEGORY: International Beccofino Marina Ixtapa Veleros 7 and 8
This charming spot serves northern Italian cuisine in a casually elegant setting right on the marina. Expertly prepared fish and seafood dishes, including a delicious fish fillet in black butter and rosemary, and tiramisu with a surprising twist. CATEGORY: Italian Bogart's Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Krystal hotel
Exotic Moroccan decor inspired by the film "Casablanca" and sophisticated international cuisine served by attentive waiters. Piano music. CATEGORY: International Bucanero's Ixtapa Marina Ixtapa
Provençal cuisine beautifully prepared and served in a picturesque marina setting. CATEGORY: French Cafe Onyx Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Near Galerías mall An open-air, cafeteria-style restaurant that offers a good selection of fast food and breakfast fare. Always crowded. Note Open daily Cafe Salsa Ixtapa, Hotel Zone, in front of the Barcelo hotel Golondrinas 1
This open-air restaurant and bar offers live music nightly during the high season and specializes in good Italian fare with a nice view of the boulevard promenade. CATEGORY: Italian Carlos 'n Charlie's Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Next to the Posada Real hotel
The usual fun atmosphere for which the Anderson chain is famous, with a beach disco. Specializes in BBQ ribs. CATEGORY: International Casa Bahia Zihuatanejo On Almacén road to Puerto Mío
Tropical seafood and steaks with a panoramic view. CATEGORY: International Casa Elvira Zihuatanejo Paseo del Pescador 8, facing the beach
One of the oldest restaurants in town serves seafood and Mexican specialties. CATEGORY: International Casa Morelos Ixtapa, next door to Sr. Frog's La Puerta mall
This restaurant features Mexican seafood cooked on an open grill. Javier Morelos, who also owns El Patio, is your host here. CATEGORY: Mexican Cebolla Roja Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Dorado Pacífico hotel
Seafood and fine cuts of beef prepared at an outdoor grill, served in a garden atrium with a view of Palmar Bay. Salad bar. Dining and dancing during the high season. Excellent food and service. CATEGORY: International Coconuts Zihuatanejo Pasaje Agustín Ramírez 1
A well-known garden restaurant located in one of the town's oldest historical buildings. The menu features fresh seafood, pastas and choice meats. CATEGORY: International Coco la Palm Great fresh fish and seafood dishes served in an airy palapa with views of the ocean. CATEGORY: Seafood Da Baffone La Puerta mall
Good Italian cuisine served in air-conditioned interiors or outdoors under umbrellas. CATEGORY: Italian Da Giuseppe Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Dorado Pacífico hotel Innovative Italian cuisine with a touch of Mexico. Alfresco setting. Mariachi m usic accompanies diners. CATEGORY: Italian El Ancla Ixtapa, Hotel Zone Riviera Beach hotel
A beautiful open-air setting facing the ocean that's ideal for breakfast, featuring one of the best cups of coffee poured anywhere, an ample breakfast buffet, and a la carte specialties like eggs Benedict. CATEGORY: International El Galeón
A small restaurant-bar with tables set on a "barge." Enjoy their Caesar salad, delicious homemade pastries and seafood prepared with a Mexican flair. CATEGORY: Seafood El Infierno y La Gloria Ixtapa Galerías Ixtapa mall A fun cantina-style restaurant serving good Mexican cuisine. Member of the popular Anderson chain of restaurants. CATEGORY: Mexican El Mexicano Las Brisas hotel
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a refined setting reminiscent of large Mexican haciendas, with tables around a colorful, plant-filled courtyard. For a memorable evening. CATEGORY: Mexican El Patio Zihuatanejo On Cinco de Mayo, next to the church
Julian Benloulou welcomes you to this attractive restaurant with a garden patio. A varied menu offers such specialties as ground beef lasagna in white sauce or seafood linguini, and their unique baguette sandwich stuffed with roast beef, cheese and grilled vegetables. CATEGORY: Italian El Toko Tukán Ixtapa Los Patios mall
Open patio location. Admire an array of beautiful parrots and toucans while enjoying wonderful breakfasts, with bagels, whole wheat pancakes and natural fruit drinks. Lunch and dinner menus offer well-prepared dishes, old-fashioned cocktails, reasonable prices. J.J.'s Grill Zihuatanejo Vicente Guerrero 6
J.J.'s flagship restaurant is the place to meet the local "gringo" community at the sports bar or playing pool. The menu features "cheeseburgers in Paradise," barbecued chicken wings, potato skins, and stuffed jalapeño peppers. Daily specials may include lobster or steak. CATEGORY: American J.J.'s Junk Food Joint Ixtapa Plaza Ixtapa mall, behind El Infierno y La Gloria
A sidewalk cafe serving fast food on Mexican time. Cold beer complements an array of tacos, burgers, submarine sandwiches. Also full bar. Should be named J.J.'s "Jumpin" Junk Food Joint. CATEGORY: American J.J.'s Lobster & Shrimp Ixtapa Paseo de Ixtapa, opposite Riviera Beach Resort
More of J.J.'s jazzy style. Sizzling grilled lobster (three sizes to choose from) and jumbo shrimp are part of the great menu. A seafood lover's dining destination, with dining tables in a back garden. CATEGORY: Seafood Kau Kan Zihuatanejo On the road to Playa la Ropa, facing the Bay Club
Chef Ricardo Rodriguez offers a menu of inspired dishes, including stingray in black butter, grilled mango and shrimp salad with a ginger vinaigrette, and their famous lobster patata (baked potato stuffed with whole lobster, surrounded by jumbo shrimp in a basil sauce). Two romantic lantern-lit terraces, fine dining and impeccable service. NOTE: Reservations recommended La Brisa Las Brisas hotel
Exquisite international gourmet cuisine served on an open terrace facing the Pacific. Intimate and cozy, casual yet elegant. CATEGORY: International La Cala Zihuatanejo Paseo del Moro 5, Villa Vera Puerto Mio hotel
This fine tropical restaurant and bar built into a small cove features beautifully prepared seafood specialties, attentive service, and a beautiful ocean view accompanied by the natural "music" of the surf. Especially romantic at night, when the tables and surrounding rocks are candle lit. CATEGORY: Seafood La Cantina Bar & Grill Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo Villa del Sol hotel
A casual restaurant offering a lively cantina setting and the delicious culinary creations of its Spanish chef. Jorge Tortuga, the hotel's legendary host, presides over the evening activities at the inviting beach bar. Festive Friday night Mexican buffet. CATEGORY: International La Casa del Dragon Downtown, Zihuatanejo Cuauhtémoc 12
A sidewalk cafe and indoor garden serving Chinese specialties at reasonable prices. Full bar. CATEGORY: Chinese La Casa Que Canta Camino Escénico a Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo La Casa Que Canta hotel
Dramatically built into the cliffs between La Ropa and La Madera beaches, this hotel dining room offers exquisite dishes accompanied by a sweeping view of Zihuatanejo Bay. The menu features gourmet Mexican cuisine as well as fish and seafood specialties, including ravioli stuffed with squash blossoms, and tuna steak grilled in black pepper. CATEGORY: International La Casa Vieja Playa la Madera, Zihuatanejo Josefa O. Domínguez
A charming touch of old Mexico in a beautiful garden patio. Start with their fried jalapeños stuffed with fresh cheese and sour cream, and follow it up with any of their innovative Mexican dishes. Pozole on Thursday. CATEGORY: Mexican La Fonda
Mexican cuisine in a lovely setting. CATEGORY: Mexican La Gaviota
One of the first family-owned restaurants on the beach offers excellent fresh fish and seafood in a pleasant beachside setting. CATEGORY: Seafood La Gran Tapa Radisson hotel
This restaurant-cantina offers tasty traditional Spanish dishes, including tapas (varied Spanish snacks), in a friendly atmosphere. Also café and sports bar. CATEGORY: Spanish La Madera Zihuatanejo South end of Playa la Madera
This beachfront restaurant feature the creative dishes of French Chef Mathias Habrioux, from appetizers like Russian-style beef carpaccio, to "skirt steak" in a light Roquefort sauce, to the mango taco in coconut sauce. Memorable breakfasts, as well. CATEGORY: International La Pasta Nostra Krystal hotel
Tasty pastas and other Italian specialties served in a relaxed atmosphere. CATEGORY: Italian La Perla Zihuatanejo Playa la Ropa
This typically Mexican, open-air restaurant on the beach offers a diverse seafood menu, and a popular sports bar. Lounge chairs, palapas and service on the beach, as well as water sports facilities make it a pleasant spot to spend the day. CATEGORY: Seafood La Sirena Gorda Next to the pier, Zihuatanejo Paseo del Pescador 20-A
Written up in Bon Appetit, this restaurant is renowned for its tasty fish and seafood dishes served in a rustic, alfresco setting. Smoked fish and seafood tacos, and superburgers are their specialties. Great breakfasts too, including apple, raisin and walnut pancakes. CATEGORY: Seafood La Valentina Paseo de Ixtapa
Lobster specialties and gourmet Mexican cuisine, featuring recipes from famous Mexican celebrities, served in an hacienda-style surroundings with a garden. Dancing evenings. Extremely popular, with a flagship establishment in Mexico City, and a branch in Dallas. CATEGORY: Mexican Los Mandiles Ixtapa Behind Galerías Ixtapa
Tasty Mexican favorites, BBQ chicken, and salads in a fun and informal setting decorated with tiles and sombreros. Large margaritas. Fun open-air disco upstairs for dancing under the stars. CATEGORY: Mexican Mamma Norma
A favorite sidewalk café with a menu featuring pastas, lobster specialties and various seafood dishes. Try the grilled jumbo shrimp with a light orange-chipotle sauce and the spinach salad with honey vinaigrette-as close to perfect as you can get. CATEGORY: International Orient Express Opposite D'Latino, Zihuatanejo Nicolás Bravo
Asian and Filipino dishes prepared by owner and longtime resident Estela Buenaventura, who holds court and entertains as she whips up her wok specialties, including Imperial shrimp, chicken or pork, fried rice and her latest creation, spring rolls with plum sauce. CATEGORY: Chinese Paul's Zihuatanejo Av. Benito Juárez
A favorite spot for locals and foreigners alike. Try the fresh artichokes, escargots in garlic, and shrimp in dill sauce. The Swiss owner-chef delights visitors with his cuisine and conversation. CATEGORY: International Portofino Ixtapa Las Brisas hotel
An intimate ristorante with lovely decor and excellent gourmet Italian cuisine. Freshly-made pastas, imported ingredients and a good selection of wines make for a memorable meal. CATEGORY: Italian Raffaello Ixtapa Paseo de Ixtapa 6, near Galerías mall A good selection of tasty Italian specialties and pizzas in a Mediterranean-style setting. This is a popular restaurant chain based in Mexico City. CATEGORY: Italian Ruben's Ixtapa Ixsol mall, next door to Los Mandiles
Owners Ruben and Chela work their magic on delicious mesquite-grilled hamburgers and baked potatoes. CATEGORY: American Señor Frog's Ixtapa La Puerta mall
The other local link in the famed Anderson chain serves up a party atmosphere and typically delicious fare, such as BBQ ribs and Mexican favorites. Rock and pop hits. CATEGORY: International Señor Itto's Ixtapa La Puerta mall
Friendly service and fun atmosphere. The menu is strictly Japanese: tempura, sushi, yakimeshi, teppanyaki and other favorites are prepared at your table in the traditional Japanese manner. Soleiado Ixtapa Plaza Ambiente, in front of the Radisson hotel
A sidewalk café-style restaurant with an open kitchen, and some of the freshest ingredients in town. Watch the cooks prepare your tuna Louisiana and fine cuts of beef. The eggs Benedict breakfast is the best in town. Gracious service. Taboga Entrance to the municipal beach, Zihuatanejo Juan N. Álvarez
The talents of well-known local restaurateur Joaquín are evident in this seafood restaurant. The house specialties are tequila shrimp-steak and grilled lobster. The service is friendly and courteous; prices reasonable. A sports bar next door features live entertainment. CATEGORY: Seafood Trattoria Pasta & Pizza Ixtapa La Puerta mall
Classic Italian fare and Mexican specialties in an indoor, air-conditioned dining area or outdoor patio. Good breakfasts, fresh pastas made daily. CATEGORY: International Veranda Ixtapa Barcelo hotel
A lavish breakfast buffet is served in their sun-filled atrium lobby. CATEGORY: Buffet Villa del Sol Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo Villa del Sol hotel.
This chic hotel offers wonderful dining options for every meal, from lavish breakfast buffets to perfectly prepared gourmet dishes, from smoked tuna to the luscious frozen cappuccino dessert, right on the beach or under a charmingly rustic palapa that's romantically lit at night with lanterns. NOTE: Reservations recommended; elegant resort wear suggested Villa de la Selva Ixtapa Paseo de la Roca, just past the Las Brisas hotel
A hilltop home converted in 1982 into a restaurant and sunset lover's delight-tables are on tiered terraces to make the most of the spectacular view of the Pacific. The international food is excellent, as is the service. CATEGORY: International Zihu@Rob's Internet Service Café Zihuatanejo, opposite the Suzy hotel. Vicente Guerrero 3-A, Personable English-speaking owner Rob Whitehead offers a pleasant air-conditioned setting where you can catch up on your e-mail and surf the net. Meet, mingle and share information in real time as well. Tech support, scanning service, good tourist information. Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by a Ixtapa vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com |
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