Zihuatanejo Restaurants and Bars
Zihuatanejo's restaurants offer a little bit of everything, from gourmet to tacos, the finest fresh seafood and steaks, Italian to Oriental with some very inexpensive traditional Mexican food thrown in for good measure.
Whether you demand white linens and crystal with starched waiters serving lobster and bananas flambé or are content with tacos on the sidewalk, you will discover dining in Zihuatanejo is always a treat.
Restaurants in this section are those find within Zihuatanejo itself, the downtown area, Fisherman's walk on Playa Municipal, Playa Madera Restaurants, those found in the Almacen / Puerto Mio area and along Playa la Ropa.
Live tropical music and sports via satelite TV. Calle Cinco de Mayo next to the church, across from the crafts market, downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 553-8072. Menu includes Mexican specialties - great Molcajete sauce!
Located at the base of the Brisas del Mar Hotel on Playa Madera, Zihuatanejo. Pleasant beachfront dining with excellent food.
International refined mesquite charcoal grill. Mexican, international and signature dishes. Zihuatanejo Downtown Dining Experience. Cinco de Mayo #4. (755) 554-3019.
Fine Mediterranean cuisine and atmosphere, located on the Fisherman's Walk (walkway along the town beach) in downtown Zihuatanejo. When there's fresh tuna to be had, Julian at El Mediterraneo will make it the best! Tel. (755) 553-8042
Juan N. Alvarez No. 214 toward the municipal pier. Specializing in fresh seafood, Garrobo's is known for it's paella, seafood spaghetti, huachinango a la Zihuatlan, fish in almond sauce and Tacos del Patron
With a fabulous view of Zihuatanejo Bay, Il Mare is located on the road to La Ropa Beach and offers a fine range of Italian cuisine. Greek nights on Wednesdays.
Offering a tasty and unusual variety of clay-oven baked pizzas (you can also build your own!), hamburgers and fresh salads, located on Blvd. Playa la Ropa in the palm grove, just beyond the police kiosk and turnoff to La Perla and Casa del Mar. Home delivery. 544-7839. (2008)
Jungle Pizza Review An excellent restaurant with a spectaular view of Madera Beach and Zihuatanejo Bay. Unique seafood creations are the specialties. Open from 6 pm.
One of ZIhuatanejo´s most elegant restaurants with spectacular views of Zihuatanejo town and bay. Excellent and imaginative cuisine based on traditional Mexican specialties and ingredients.
On the hill with a spectacular view of Playa La Ropa and the whole of Zihuatanejo Bay and town. Chef's suggestions include Lobster Salad, Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce and Tuna Carpaccio. Great for sunset drinks or an afternoon around the infinity pool. Open 12 noon till 12 midnight. (755) 554-2811, 554-2815
A fabulous combination of Mexican and international flavors in a casuel setting on La Madera Beach
La Gula Restaurant Review Spend the day under our palapas on La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo, enjoy our seafood, Mexican and International cuisine and watch all your favorite sports via satellite TV in our sports bar Tel(755) 554-2700
An off-beach restaurant on the Playa la Ropa road at the level of the archway leading to the La Ropa parking lot and beach access at the Las Gatas end of the beach, near the Hotel Real de Palmas. Specialties are Swiss-style sausages, charcoal grilled hamburgers and ice-cream based deserts. Open daily 6 pm to 11 pm.
Little Suiza Restaurant review In downtown Zihua, offering great tacos, qusadillas, fondue, kabobs, burgers and a lot more tasty Mexican fare
Located at Vicente Guerrero #6 in downtown Zihuatanejo, Margaritas offers a full menu of Mexican and international dishes, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vicente Guerrero #6 Col Centro Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 554-8380
Right on the beach, Playa la Ropa, between the Hotel Villas Mexicana and Elvira's la Ropa. Seafood, Mexican and International dishes. Happy hour from 5 - 7 pm. Child friendly. A great daytime beach hangout, sunset drink location and beach dining choice. Tel. (755) 554-2213.
Coconuts located in Zihuatanejo's oldest existing building, built about 1865. Enjoy international cuisine in the garden or the relaxed bar atmosphere inside.
Three styles in one: Enjoy the Euro-Asian cuisine in the Dining Room as well as the more laid-back atmospheres of the Terrace & Grill and the Lounge & Hookah Bar. Located overlooking Madera Beach and the bay on the road to La Ropa, across from the Irma Hotel and Kaukan. Tel. (755) 554-4844
Ffabulous view over Zihuatanejo Bay, gourmet food and often live music. Mexican and international cuisine. Tel. (755) 554-0375
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100% Y - Natural Foods on Plaza Kioto. Great salads, fruit and veggie drinks, sandwiches. Tel. (755) 554-8596
Angelo's Pizzas and Pasta (Piazza d'Angelo) - Located on Agustin Ramirez, just down from the entrance to Coconut's Restaurant, this is a small, open-air locale where Angelo works wonders with his Italian sauces and specialties every afternoon and evening. The best Arrabiata in town; fabulous pizzas, cannelonis, selection of wines and his signature desserts of tiramisu and profiteroles. (755) 100-8565. Closed Mondays.
Antelia - Traditional inexpensive Mexican Food, Great Pozole (traditional hominy soup), tacos, chicken and other regional dishes at the corner of Nicolas Bravo and Carlos Pellicer.
Bananas - Inexpensive Mexican breakfast and lunch on Nicolas Bravo #9, Behind Bancomer
Cafe Zihuatanejo - Hermegildo Galeana (on the Pedestrian zones between N. Bravo and Ejido Streets. (755) 554-7277. Organic locally grown coffees including decaffeinated, latte, espresso, capuccino with accompanying crepes, sweet breads and snacks. Coffee storefront located on Cuauhetemoc 170, Local B, Zihua Centro.
Cafe Globs - Breakfast and Lunch, A/C, Corner of Benito Juarez and C. Gonzalez, Across from the Central Market.
Crepas Mandarina - Crepes, salads, desserts on 5 de Mayo across from the church. Tel. (755) 554-4618
Cafe Chuleto - International cuisine. Paseo del Pescador 70, Zihuatanejo. Reservations Tel. (755) 544 66 39. Offering the menu of late Swiss Chef Paul Karrer. Closed Tuesdays. Specialties include Lentil Soup, Cajun Tuna Carpaccio, Pepper Tuna Steak, Fish Fillet with Shrimp in Dill sauce, Beef Medallions Madagascar and for dessert, Panacota and Chocolate Mousse.
Casa Arcadia - Seafood on the beach. A favorite late afternoon hangout for happy hour sunset drinks. 2x1 drinks all day long. Tel. (755) 554-8507
Cafe Marina - Pasta, pizza, sandwiches and luscious homemade daily specials including Meatloaf and Roast Beef. Fabulous pastas and salads. Close to the Basketball court in the Embarcadero complex, with book exchange. Closed during summer season.
Casa Elvira - Excellent seafood - one of Zihuatanejo's oldest restaurants located on Paseo del Pescador (Fisherman's Walk) along the municipal beach in downtown Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 554-2061.
Daniels Restaurant - Located on Fisherman's Walk in downtown Zihuatanejo, beachfront restaurant offers seafood, Mexican and International dishes as well as music nightly during the winter season. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 10 am to 10 pm. Tel. (755) 554-2158
Doña Licha - Calle Cocos No. 8, Centro (behind the market). Excellent Comida Corrida and seafood. Enchiladas, Chile Relleno and many down-home Mexican dishes prepared home-style. Tel. (755) 554-6881, 554-3933.
Don Memo's Italian Restaurant - Memos' pastas and italian specialties are the favorites of many; located on Pedro Asencio (one of the mainly pedestrian streets in the downtown core of Zihua). Memo also runs El Campanario, on the corner of Agustin Ramirez across from the entrance to Coconut's, where live music can often be enjoyed.
Dona Prudencia - Beachfront Mexican and Seafood in the Villas Mexicana Hotel on Playa la Ropa, between the crafts market and Paty's Mar y Mar. Tel. (755) 554-3636
El Manglar - Offers some unusual and delicious taste combinations and seafood specialties; somewhat hideen away next to the Crocodile Estuary near the end of Playa La Ropa, but very well worth searching out. Accessible directly from La Ropa beach via a wooden bridge over the estuary, or from the street behind. Wireless internet. Tel. (755) 554-3752.
El Mango - Traditional Mexican Dinners. Nicolas Bravo #9 in downtown Zihuatanejo (behind Bancomer). Tel. (755) 554-2421
El Mirador - On Paseo del Pescador right in front of the Municipal Pier on the 2nd floor. Fish, chicken, meat dishes. They'll cook your catch for you. (755) 554-6372
El Pueblito - Northern Mexican Food with exotic meats - such as Osso Bucco, liver and onions, Criadillas (Rocky Mountain Oysters), ostrich, tongue - in an attractive patio atmosphere.Pozole on Thursday afternoons, often with live music from 3 till 6 pm. Morelos #249. Tel. (755) 554-8414
El Sanka Grill - Mexican food, Best tacos in town with all the fixin's; great Arrachera steaks and kabobs, also fresh fish and chicken, baked potatoes with strips of steak. On Ejido near corner of V. Guerrero. Often has live music.
Elvira's La Ropa - Beachfront Mexican and Seafood restaurant between Hotel Villa Mexicana and Catalina Resort. Tel. (755) 554-2588
Jarocho - Great menu of Veracruzano and other Mexican and international dishes. Corner of Ejido and H. Galeana in downtown Zihua.
La Cala Restaurant - A stunning setting overlooking a small rocky cove giving onto the mouth of Zihuatanejo Bay for an elegant dining experience. For reservations: 755 544-6176, 544-6177. Paseo del Morro 5, Col. El Almacen (Puerto Mio), ZIhuatanejo
La Casa Café - "The best cup of coffee in town!" - Multi-grain French Toast Tropical Fruit Platter - Mexican Pastries. Off the beach on Calle Adelita Nº 7, La Madera, along the canal. Tel. (755) 554-3469
La Casa Cafe Restaurant Review
La Casa Vieja - Traditional Mexican Food in a Patio Atmosphere. Cabrito al Pastor on Saturdays; Barbacoa de Borrego on Sundays staring 8 pm. Tel. (755) 554-9770. Located off the beach on Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez No. 7
La Gaviota Restaurant - Beachfront at the far end of La Ropa Beach, right off the parking lot. Seafood specialties; beautiful sunsets. Tel. (755) 554-3816
La Hija del Capitan - Seafood, pastas, BBQ ribs, burgers, great salads. Full bar service. Nicolas Bravo 39, upstairs from La Playa Bar, Centro Zihuatanejo. Tel. (755) 112-2175. Live music at La Playa on Tuesdays. Closed Mondays. Closed during summer season.
La Hija del Capitan Restaurant Review
La Mandarina - Crepes, salads, seafood and meats. Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Located on Calle 5 de Mayo across from the Church. Tel. (755) 554-4618
La Mordida - Hamburgers and Pizza, Paseo de la Boquita #20. Tel. (755) 554-8216
La Sirena Gorda -near the pier along Paseo del Pescador. Seafood Specialties. Try their famous smoked fish tacos. Tel. 554-2687
La Tertulia Fonda - Pedro Ascencio & H. Galeana, Col. Centro. Tel. (755) 120-2624
Los Tres Amigos - Pedro Ascencio behind the Church, Zihuatanejo Centro. Burgers, ribs, steaks, enchiladas and taco plates, Tel. (755) 112-2193
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Lilly's on the Pier - On Fisherman's Walk, a good spot for fish and seafood accompanied by a refreshing Margaritas and Pina Coladas. Tel. (755) 544-6097.
Mi Chayito Restaurant - Good and consistent, casual restaurant serving Chinese and Thai dishes; Mexican and seafood. Vicente Guerrero #34, Col: Centro Zihuatanejo, Gro Tel. 755-554-5799.
M J & Richies - Cold beer, burgers and more right on the beach at La Madera.
Nueva Zelanda - Local breakfast favorite also open for lunch and dinner on Cuauhtemoc # 23. Fresh fruit juices and smoothies. Tel. (755) 554-2340.
Pangea Cafe and Restaurant - Located within the confines of La Ceiba, between Remedios and Valentina streets (along the canal, Colonia La Madera). International fare specializing in great curries and unusual dishes such as Papaya Burgers, Chicken Pate, various Thai-styled dishes, vegetarian lasagna and Moroccan fish. Call cell phones (755) 123-7153 or (755) 102-3270 for reservations (if dialing from a local phone, remember to add 044 before the number, including the area code). Open daily from 6 to 10 p.m. except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Porto di Mare - Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. Tel. 554-5902. Located on Paseo de Pescador Nº 56, Zihuatanejo Open daly 3:30 p.m. till 11 p.m.
Pollos Locos - Chicken and meats cooked over wood-fired coals. Locations in downtown Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. Zihua: Nicolás Bravo #15, tel. 554-4044; Ixtapa, La Hacienda shopping center, tel. 553-0180
Puerta del Sol - International menu, bar, cliffside bay view overlooking la Madera on the road to La Ropa. Relaxed atmosphere.
Real de Palmas Restaurant - Restaurant in Hotel Real de Palmas on the road to La Ropa in front of the Archway leading to the parking area at the far end of the beach. Good breakfasts.
Restaurant Rossy - Beachfront seafood and Mexican cuisine, located near the end of Playa la Ropa, just down from the parking lot. Upper floor is a perfect sunset drink or dinner locale Tel. (755) 554-4004
Rufo's - Charcoal grilled seafood, Mexican and International dishes - laid-back outdoor dining with home-cooked flavor. Located at the base of the Madera Beach hill next to the canal.
Santa Prisca Pozoleria - Serving traditional Guerrero pozole (hominy soup) on Thursdays with all the fixings and great Mezcal from the hills of the Guerrero as well. Salvador Diaz Mirón, Colonia El Limon (just off highway toward Ixtapa). Tel. 755-554 - 7562
Señor Pinto's - Good food with nightly specials. Try the all you can eat BBQ Ribs on Mondays. Behind Electra.
Sunset Bar - A sports bar on Playa Municipal just down from Casa Arcadia. Several TVs, nice views of the beach and passersby, often some live music going on. Good bar food such as fish 'n' chips and guacamole as well as more substantial dishes. Kitchen can be a bit slow.
Tamales y Atoles Any - Very Traditional Regional Mexican restaurant with traditional Dancing Troop on Thursdays. Corner of Ejido and Vicente Guerrero. Tel. 554-7373.
Tata's Restaurant - A standby along Fisherman's Walk; fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine. Located at Hotel Avila, Paseo del Pescado No. 10.
Teosintle - Pozole Restaurant open Thursdays and Saturdays on the Highway in El Hujal. Breakfasts daily with chilaquiles, fresh juices, Mexican style eggs and other breakfast specialties.
Zihua Pancake House - Andador Hermenegildo Galeana Esq. Ejido, Centro Zihuatanejo (next to Nueva Zelanda). Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pancake House and cocktail lounge combined... and a whole lot more! Tel. 755 554-2087
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