Alma Mía - An open-air café style restaurant and bar offering regional and international dishes using fine cuts of meats and fresh seafood. Open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner from 8:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on pedestrian-only street Pedro Ascencio #8. They offer delivery service. Tel. (755) 690-0934 |
Amuleto -
Luxurious and romantic gourmet dining in an open-air garden under the
stars at this boutique hotel with a spectacular view overlooking Zihuatanejo
Bay from
the hillside between
La Ropa and Las Gatas beaches. Reservations recommended. Tel. (755) 544-6222 |
Any - Traditional and
authentic Mexican cuisine! This place is probably the most authentic
Mexican restaurant you'll ever eat in. Only traditional foods here,
no burgers or junk food! On the corner of Calle Vicente Guerrero
and Calle Ejido in Zihuatanejo across from the Banamex bank. Tel. (755) 554-7373, (755) 554-7303 |
Bananas - Unbeatable prices for breakfast! Delicious and carefully prepared meals.
Fresh juices and fruits. Also a great place for lunch. Part of El Mango
on Calle Nicolás Bravo in Zihuatanejo around
the corner from the bank BBVA. |
Bandido's - Mingle with the locals and enjoy refreshingly cold drinks and delicious Mexican lunches, dinners and appetizers in downtown Zihuatanejo on the corner of Calle Cinco de Mayo and Calle Pedro Ascencio across from both the church and the artisans handicrafts market. They feature live music and satellite TV sports. |
Beccofino - A wonderful marriage of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine! Excellent seafoods and pastas in a romantic setting on the waterfront at Marina Ixtapa. Tel. (755) 553-1770 |
Bistro Soleiado - International cuisine with emphasis on French and Mediterranean dishes. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00 a.m. till 11:30 p.m. Located in Ixtapa on Ixtapa Boulevard in a small commercial plaza across the street from the Park Royal Hotel. Tel. (755) 553-0420 |
Bogart's - A hint of Casablanca décor, piano music and an air-conditioned interior combine with their excellent service and international fare to provide a wonderful ambience and a memorable experience. Located in front of the Hotel Krystal in Ixtapa. Tel. (755) 553-0333 |
Café
Caracol - Delicious fresh roasted coffee from Atoyac, Guerrero, tea, pastries and light meals. A popular place with locals and visitors. Located on Calle Vicente Guerrero on the corner with Juan N. Álvarez next to their coffee store. |
Café con Amor - An air-conditioned diner featuring breakfasts, molletes, crepes, waffles, sandwiches, frappés, a variety of coffees, and juices. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Located on Calle Vicente Guerrero #5 in downtown Zihuatanejo. |
Café Marina - Delicious seafood, pizza, pastas, sandwiches and other assorted special dishes.
Be sure to check the Daily Specials! Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on the waterfront next to the town plaza and basketball court at the Casa Marina. |
Café Passage - A cafeteria offering delicious coffees, juices, sandwiches, snacks and desserts in air-conditioned comfort. Located on Calle Mangos beside the downtown Municipal Market next to Salinas y Rocha. Tel. (755) 554-8147 |
Carmelita's Café y Restaurante - Internationally acclaimed restaurant with open-air dining serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Located in Zihuatanejo on Avenida Heroico Colegio Militar near the corner with Calle del Cartero. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Casa Arcadia - Attentive service and specializing in delicious fresh seafood at affordable prices, located on the beach in downtown Zihuatanejo next to the Plaza del Artista. A magical place to enjoy the view of the bay. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. |
Casa Elvira - A tradition since 1956, they specialize in fresh seafood and offer Mexican as well as international dishes. Located on the Paseo del Pescador on the Playa Principal in downtown Zihuatanejo. Cel. 755-112-2151. E-mail: casa_elvira@hotmail.com |
Casa
Morelos - Delicious 100% fine Mexican cuisine.
Specializing in seafood dishes of Guerrero. Located in the La Puerta Shopping Plaza in Ixtapa. Tel. (755) 553-0578, (755) 553-1253 |
Cenaduría Antelia - This long-time favorite restaurant since 1975 serves traditional Mexican dinners including pozole, tacos dorados, enchiladas, tamales, atole, and plátanos con leche. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Calle Nicolás Bravo #14. Tel. (755) 554-3091 |
Chez Arnoldo - Located near the beginning of Playa Las Gatas this family-run
restaurant is not only a great place to eat breakfast and lunch but
also to pass the day sunning and swimming. Tel. (755) 554-9132,
cel. 755-136-0273 |
Coco Bahía - A small restaurant and tapas bar popular for its appetizers. Located in El Almacén neighborhood of Zihuatanejo across the footbridge on the road to Puerto Mío overlooking the bay and downtown beach. Cel. 755-103-4232 |
Coconuts - One of Zihuatanejo's landmark restaurants located in a historical building offering fine cuisine, courtyard dining, a friendly bar, and frequent live entertainment as well as cultural events. |
Country Fried Chicken - This is the place to get your fix of the well-known familiar meals of delicious crunchy fried chicken served with mashed potatoes and gravy, and cole slaw. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on the corner of Avenida La Boquita and Calle Diamante and in La Puerta. Tel.(755) 554-0383 (Centro) , Cel. 755-131-0704 (La Puerta) |
Cuattro Casa de Café - A gem of an eatery that seems like a gourmet restaurant with affordable prices. Apart from a variety of exotic coffees and Italian sodas, they offer breakfast, lunch and early dinners with varied menus that include local and international fare including pizza and crepes. They're also a bakery and specialists in pastries. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Calle Altamirano #19. Open daily from 8:00AM till 9:00PM, closed on Sundays. |
 Daniel's - A long-time popular beachfront restaurant specializing in delicious grilled steaks and fresh local seafoods as well as local and international dishes. Located on the Paseo del Pescador #20 on the Playa Principal next to the main plaza in Zihuatanejo. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Tel. (755) 554-8210 |
 Deborah's Restaurant (formerly Mamma Norma & Deborah's) - Homemade Mexican delicacies
including fresh seafood, pastas, and vegetarian dishes among other specialties
at this oasis of a restaurant fronting Ixtapa Boulevard across from the Holiday Inn in La Puerta shopping center. Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. |
DK'Arbón y Más - Specializing in charcoal-grilled hamburgers, BBQ ribs, tacos with handmade tortillas, and fine cuts of beef. Find their air-conditioned restaurant in downtown Zihuatanejo on the corner of Avenida Cuauhtémoc and Calle Nicolás Bravo. Delivery service available. Open daily from 2:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Cel. 755-114-4576 |
Domino's Pizza - It had to happen sooner or later. They deliver. In Ixtapa on the Boulevard
above Café Onyx. Tel. (755) 553-1333 |
El Arrayan - Specializing in fresh seafood and fine cuts of quality meats prepared using local recipes with gourmet touches. Located in Zihuatanejo on Calle Adelita in Colonia La Madera in front of the pedestrian bridge by La Boquita street. Indoor and outdoor garden dining. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9:30 am to 10:30 pm. The best of all worlds! Cel. 755-112-1193 |
El Cafecito - They offer shakes, smoothies, salads, crepes, pastries, juices, and a variety of coffees. Located in Casa Marina near the gazebo at the Cancha Municipal (main plaza) in Zihuatanejo. |
El
Galeón - Fine cuisine from the sea with a Mediterranean
touch. Dine on a replica galleon on the waterfront at luxurious Marina
Ixtapa. Tel. (755) 553-2150 |
El
Manglar - Delicious fresh seafood, Mexican
dishes and international fare. Located just off
the beach at Playa La Ropa near the south end. Look for the bridge crossing
the mouth of the small lagoon where several crocodiles live. Tel. 554-3752 |
El Mediterráneo - Located next to the church "Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe" on Calle Cinco de Mayo (formerly Caprichos)
in Zihuatanejo near the artisans' market. An excellent
mix of regional dishes from the region of the Mediterranean Sea and Mexico
including seafood and pastas. Tel. (755) 554-1202, cel. 755-115-4010 |
El
Mesón de Don Chón - Delicious
and succulent roasted chicken with all the fixings like you've never tasted
anywhere else! Located in downtown
Zihuatanejo on the corner of Calle Vicente Guerrero and Calle Catalina González.
Eat in or take out. Tel. (755) 554-6278 |
El Mexicano Chili
Beans - A delightful restaurant on Ixtapa
Boulevard featuring homemade chili and assorted Mexican dishes as
well as standard fare of burgers for those who must. Open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily.Tel. (755) 553-3313 |
El Profe - A longtime popular pozolería located in Coacoyul, open Thursdays only from around 12 to 5. If you're heading south from Zihuatanejo on the Carretera Nacional 200 turn left (north) at the corner of the "Farmapronto" pharmacy. |
El Rincón Café - They offer a variety of prepared coffee as well as desserts and sandwiches. They also sell their excellent coffee from the sierra of Zihuatanejo ground and whole bean. Open every day. Located on Calle Hermenegildo Galeana between Calle Ejido and Calle Nicolás
Bravo near the corner of Calle Ejido in downtown Zihuatanejo. |
El Viejo en el Capricho del Rey - Enjoy memorable well-prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay with a truly spectacular view from the southernmost part of Playa La Ropa at the historic Capricho del Rey. Open from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Closed Sunday night for dinner and Wednesday morning for breakfast. Cel. 755-121-4719 |
Emilio's
Pizza - Mouth-watering pizza and delicious
Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on the corner of Juan N. Alvarez and Cinco de Mayo streets and in Ixtapa at Plaza Ixsol across the street from Ixtapa Palace and the Villas Paraíso Hotel. Tel.
(755) 553-1585 |
 Espuma Mediterráneo - A picturesque restaurant located on the scenic road to La Ropa across the street from its sister restaurant Tentaciones that overlooks Zihuatanejo Bay from a dramatic cliffside perch. Specializing in fine Mediterranean-style cuisine lovingly prepared by an Italian chef. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended. |
Fonda
Doña Licha - A popular economical
restaurant with home-style regional dishes including Pozole Thursdays.
They offer breakfasts and lunches including an economical daily special known as a comida corrida.
Located in downtown Zihuatanejo behind the municipal market
on Calle Cocos #8, Centro. Open daily year round from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. |
Fonda Suzy - Economical and well-prepared breakfasts and lunches. A local favorite. Find their small restuarant in Zihuatanejo on Calle Nicolás Bravo about mid-block between Calles Vicente Guerrero and Benito Juarez. |
Fragolino -
Italian-style gelato (ice cream) in over 40 flavors made with all natural
ingredients. Located in La Puerta Shopping Center in Ixtapa, on Calle Ejido near the corrner of Benito Juárez and on Calle Juan. N. Álvarez
across from the Plaza Municipal in Zihuatanejo. |
Frank's Bar & Grill - Restaurant, sports bar and entertainment center with live music. They offer pizzas cooked over a wood fire in an adobe oven, BBQ grill, seafood, and fine cuts of meats. Located in Plaza Ixpamar at the Los Patios shopping center in Ixtapa. Tel. (755) 553-2777 |
Garrobos - In downtown Zihuatanejo at the Hotel Raúl 3Marias Calle Juan N. Alvarez #52, this fine restaurant has a wide variety of
local seafood as well as more traditional Mexican dishes. Tel. (755) 554-6706,
554-2977 |
 Inn
at Manzanillo Bay - Fine cuisine by the
waterfront in the restaurant of this unique Bed and Breakfast located
on the beach at Playa Manzanillo near Troncones. The Chef/Owner
is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy and has been featured
in AAA Magazine's dining guides, Outside Magazine and the Culinary Academy's
Alumni Cookbook Series. |
Jugería Carmelo's - Fresh juices, licuados and quick delicious breakfasts located at stall #23 in the Mercado Municipal de Zihuatanejo. Open daily. |
La Casa Vieja - Located in Zihuatanejo on the road to Madera Beach, this restaurant offers beautiful garden dining and very authentic traditional cooking. Features Pozole Thursdays and Sunday Breakfast Buffet. Find them on Calle Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez #7. Tel. (755) 554-9770 |
La Condesa - Enjoy fresh seafood and cold refreshments under a palm frond-covered
ramada on the beach next to the lagoon at Barra de Potosí.
Relax in their hammocks and enjoy your meal with your feet in the sand.
Located just past the village, first restaurant on the far right (the
first in the series of beachfront restaurants). |
La Flechita Roja - No-frills popular taco restaurant open 24 hours. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Avenida Morelos #56 on the corner with Calle Presa Falcón.
Cel. 755-557-0192 |
La
Gaviota - The freshest seafood and most
refreshing beverages prepared with decades of experience. Located in
front of the waves of Zihuatanejo Bay at the end of La Ropa Beach.
Tel. (755) 554-3816. E-mail: rest_lagaviota@hotmail.com |
La
Gula - This intimate, affordable, unpretentious
gourmet restaurant is a surprising discovery though practically hidden
in this quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance from downtown Zihuatanejo. Located at Calle Adelita #8, Colonia La Madera. Tel. (755) 554-8396 |
La
Hija del Capitán - Located in downtown
Zihuatanejo at Calle Nicolás
Bravo #39 above La Playa Bar. Specializing in delicious salads, juicy
tuna steaks, tasty chicken wings, BBQ baby back ribs, tender 100% Angus
beef steaks and hamburgers, and of course tempting desserts. All made
with owner Tanya's secret recipes. |
La
Jaiba Feliz - Perfectly prepared regional and national fare including pozole on Thursdays. Serving breakfast and lunch/supper, and offering daily lunch specials. Delivery within the immediate downtown area. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sundays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Benito Juárez Avenue on the corner of Las Palmas
street. Tels. (755) 554-2405, (755) 554-2922 |
La Lonja Steak Station - Specializing in fine cuts of grilled meats and fresh fish. Delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Located in Colonia La Madera, Zihuatanejo on Calle Adelita near the museum footbridge. Cel. 755-557-1499, 755-138-7818 |
La Papa Loca - Popular restaurant serving delicious tacos and amazing stuffed potatoes from 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM seven days a week. Located on Av. Heróica Colegio Militar #45 in Zihuatanejo. |
La Perla - This beachfront restaurant at Playa La Ropa offers traditional Mexican and international fare including fresh seafood dishes. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and have a popular sports bar as well as a gift shop, clothing boutique, and walk-in humedor featuring cigars from Cuba. |
La Porteña Pizza & Grill - Although they serve delicious hamburgers and pizzas, they also have excellent cuts of beef, pork and chicken as well as fresh seafood prepared to perfection, all at reasonable prices. Located on the waterfront in downtown Zihuatanejo at Paseo del Pescador #37 in front of the "Plaza del Pescador" near the Apostadero Naval. Open daily from 2:00 to 10:00 pm. |
La Raíz de la Tierra - A vegan restaurant and café for dining and hanging out and enjoying a multicultural experience, project of the musicians Rodrigo y Gabriela. They have many incredible recipes including several that you won't believe are vegetarian, and they also offer free wi-fi. Located in "Plaza El Zócalo" in Ixtapa behind the movie theater. |
La Sirena Gorda - Enjoy Luis's famous seafood tacos and other delights in this cafe-style
restaurant on the waterfront walkway called "Paseo del Pescador"
across from the Navy offices next to the pier in downtown Zihuatanejo.
A long-time favorite with locals and yachters, you'll hear some good
fish stories here! Closed Wednesdays. Tel. (755) 554-2987 |
Lety's Restaurant - Fresh local seafood and regional fare prepared to perfection at this small family-run restaurant located at Calle Río Colorado #10 on the corner with Calle Río Misissipi in Darío Galeana. Tel. (755)125-1648, cel. 755-558-1641 |
Los Braseros - Mexican fare including possibly the best tacos in town in many varieties.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Located on Calle Ejido #26 in downtown Zihuatanejo. |
Margaritas - Delicious 100% Mexican recipes prepared with a home-style gourmet touch.
Located in Colonia La Madera at Calle Josefina Ortiz de Domínguez.
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Sunday and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for breakfast and brunch. Tel. (755) 544-8130 |
Mi
Cabaña/Pizzas Locas - One of our best kept secrets (so that we locals have a place to eat
when the tourists fill up the other restaurants) located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Calle Vicente Guerrero #7 in the first block from the waterfront across
from the bakery Panadería Buen Gusto. This garden restaurant has
great portions for very reasonable prices. Great BBQ ribs here as well
as fine seafood (I recommend the fish broiled in aluminum!!!). Also well
known for their pizzas and they deliver! Open 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Tel. (755) 554-3569, 554-8010 |
Mito y Vegano Entre Zankas - A delicious Mediterranean and vegetarian restaurant with dishes that will surprise you. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM except Sundays when they open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Saturdays. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo on Calle Cuauhtémoc #63 across from the Biblioteca Municipal. They offer delivery service and carry-out (bring your own food containers). Cel. 755 113-7580 |
Mr. Lalo - Specializing in grilled hamburgers, including made with flank steak, chicken, shrimp, and tuna. They also offer baked vegetables, french fries, and desserts. Open daily. Especializados en hamburguesas al carbón, incluyendo de arrachera, pollo, camerón y atún. También ofrecen verduras asados, papas a la francesa y postres. Abierto diario. Delivery service. Located at Plaza Kioto in Zihuatanejo. Cel. 755-112-1737 |
Nayito's - Enramada seafood restaurant at Barra de Potosí with a
family atmosphere. Enjoy lunch and cold drinks in the shade of the palm
fronds on the beach with your feet in the sand. Relax in a hammock for
a siesta. The second restaurant on the right just past the village (next
to La Condesa). Corona beer served here! |
Nueva Zelanda - Located in Ixtapa at Centro Comercial
Kiosko. A favorite meeting place for breakfast, but serving meals all
day! Tel. (755) 554-2340 |
Orient Bay - Arabic and Thai dishes with a lovely view of Zihuatanejo and its bay. Live entertainment in the evenings. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Located on Carretera Escénica La Ropa above La Madera Beach across the street from Hotel Irma. Tel. (755) 688-2760 |
Pollos Locos - Old fashioned firewood broiled chicken and meats. Homemade style and
flavor. In Ixtapa in
the Hacienda shopping plaza. Tel. (755) 553-0180 |
Popeye's - Enjoy a day at the beach with delicious fresh seafood dishes prepared to order. Perfect for families with kids. Located on Playa Larga. Turn left at the beach and look for their sign. Cel. 755-113-3266, 755-104-1536 |
Puerta del Sol - Seafood and regional dishes as well as international fare, some prepared tableside. A privileged view of Zihuatanejo Bay from above La Madera Beach on the road to La Ropa. Tel. (755) 554-8342, cel. 755-114-3650 |
Restaurante Chuleto - Delicious seafood and innovative international dishes, located on the waterfront walkway Paseo del Pescador in Zihuatanejo just before the Naval Station and the pier. Tel. (755) 544-6639, cel. 755-130-7166 |
Rossy's Restaurant - Long-time favorite seafood restaurant
on the beach with palapas and sundeck located at the south end of Playa
La Ropa on Zihuatanejo
Bay. |
Rufo's Grill - This small open-air restaurant offers delicious dining under the stars
at Calle Adelita #1 in Colonia La Madera in Zihuatanejo. Mexican cuisine featuring
fresh choice meats and seafood. Located on the corner of Calle Adelita
and Calle Nuestra Señora de los Remedios near La Ceiba Suites at
the bottom of the hill. Serving dinners only. Closed Sundays. |
Santina Deli Italiana - Delicious coffees, pastas, pizzas, pastries, and sandwiches. Take-out only. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM till 9:00 PM. Located on Paseo del Palmar on the corner of Calle Los Mangos in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 554-6368 |
Shimia Restaurante Italiano - Authentic Italian cooking in their restaurant or take-out. Open from the beginning of October to the end of May, Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 P.M. Located on Calle Agustín Ramírez #6, downtown Zihuatanejo. Cel. 55-4802-2090 |
Tata's - Fresh seafood and regional dishes. Dine with your feet in the sand on the downtown beach on the Paseo del Pescador fronting the Playa Principal in Zihuatanejo. |
 Tentaciones -
Sumptuous dining in casual elegance overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay
at the restaurant of this small boutique hotel located on the hillside between La Madera and La Ropa. Tel. (755) 544-8383, 544-8384 |