Seafood restaurants in Central Pacific Coast
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Joe Jack’s Fish Shack
Seafood aficionados flock to this joint for fish and chips, garlic shrimp, whole red snapper and great slabs of mahi mahi. Large groups are graciously accommodated on the pleasant rooftop terrace. The service is jovial and quick, and the music classic rock.
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La Isla
With its over-the-top seashell-encrusted interior, this place serves some of the best seafood in San Blas. Indulge yourself with one of the platillos especiales, a mix of shrimp, octopus and fresh fish cooked however you like it, and accompanied by rice, salad and fried banana. La Isla’s sister eatery on Playa El Borrego – Caballito del Mar – serves a similar menu.
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Restaurant Alberca
Accessible by a rickety wooden walkway, Alberca has a great lagoon view and a menu completely devoted to shrimp. Don’t leave town without trying the local specialty of albóndigas de camarón (battered and fried shrimp balls served with a savory broth) or perhaps a rich jugo de camarón (shrimp juice) or paté de camarón.
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El Manglar
One of several seafood restaurants on Playa La Ropa, El Manglar (the mangrove) is unique for its jungle setting in a protected reserve that's home to crocodiles, iguanas, birds and turtles. The menu features a blackened 27-spice tuna, mahi mahi and filet mignon. Out back, there's also an RV park with showers and bath (around $200 per day).
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Spaggia
Overlooking Playa Camarones, this cosmopolitan beach restaurant knows how to make an impression. Even in the heat of the afternoon the feeling is breezy and contemporary. Dine on rack of lamb, seafood pozole, tuna sashimi, baked oysters, or pan-fried duck - but be sure to wait at least 20 minutes before taking a dip.
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Puerto Viejo
A good-time crowd of expats gather here for drinks at sunset. Many of them will return the next day for super-fresh seafood sent straight from the port. The well-priced comida corrida (set-price menu; M$48) regularly features selections like mole and tuna ceviche.
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Steve's Hideaway/El Escondite
A local favorite since 1968, this hole-in-the-wall sits on stilts over the lagoon with great views over the water. Esteban serves drinks, steaks and fresh catches like red snapper and fish quesadillas. It's located down a dirt road on the southeast side of the lagoon.
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Pedro y Lola
Named after beloved Mexican singers Pedro Infante and Lola Beltrán, this very popular sidewalk restaurant-bar serves toned-down Mexican favorites and seafood dishes like garlic octopus and fish papillote (wrapped in parchment and steamed in white wine).
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Marina Club Sushi & Oyster Bar
Only ultrafresh seafood hits the plates at this intimate bayside spot. Live chocolate clams are flown in weekly from Baja, and the fish is limited to what's being caught locally at the time. Have a drink under the high thatched roof and enjoy the view.
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Mariscos Toño
This unassuming old town seafood joint is justly popular for its simple seafood cocktails, ceviches and tostadas, served super fresh at tables lining the street. You won't see many tourists here slurping down the caracol (sea snail).
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Coyuca 2000
Pull up a chair on the sand, watch the waves and enjoy tasty meat and seafood dishes, including good fish in fajitas or al mojo de ajo (sautéed minced garlic). Great mixed drinks enhance the casual atmosphere.
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Mariscos Pipo's
Pipo's has a varied menu that includes baby shark quesadillas, freshwater bass, grilled crawfish and scallop cocktail, all served in a large dining area with a simple, nautical theme.
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La Sirena Gorda
Close to the pier, this place is a casual and popular open-air restaurant that’s good for garlic shrimp, curry tuna and fish tacos, as well as burgers and traditional Mexican dishes.
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Mariscos El Camichín
Facing Playa Norte, this popular patio restaurant serves delicious seafood under a cool palapa roof. Suave elderly mariachis are known to play in the back room.
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Guero's Sea Food
Come to this unsassuming little hole-in-the-wall for delicious inexpensive crustaceans.
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La Palapa
Elegant beach dining at its best. Tables are positioned to take full advantage of the sea views, making it a particularly marvelous spot for breakfast or sunset. Sherry-and-soy-marinated snapper with asparagus, chorizo and tempura squash blossoms is just one of the delicacies on the menu. There’s live music daily from 8pm to 11pm.
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