Must-see restaurants in Central Pacific Coast

  • Los Braseros

    Zihuatanejo

    Though there's a huge selection here, not all is that tasty. But what makes a visit worthwhile are the tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork) from…

  • Deli'O

    Ixtapa

    One of a clutch of restaurant-bars in an accessible slice of beach between the two hotel zones (follow dolphinarium signs). This is the nicest with lower…

  • Taquería Los Pioneros

    Acapulco

    Still the spot for authentic tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork). The tacos are tiny but their fillings are tasty, plus this is one of the few…

  • El Murmullo Grill

    Zihuatanejo

    An intriguing little spot with well-dressed, candlelit wood tables spilling onto the pedestrian street. It serves everything from sashimi to freshly made…

  • Tomates Verdes

    Mazatlán

    Cozy and unpretentious, this breakfast and lunch spot serves dishes such as pechuga rellena (stuffed chicken breast) and flavorful soups such as nopales…

  • Kookaburra

    Acapulco

    One of Acapulco’s most exclusive restaurants, Kookaburra is memorable for specialties including spaghetti with caviar or shrimp in tamarind mole sauce…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Zihuatanejo

    A hearty and inexpensive breakfast or lunch is available in the market, which has rows of comedores (counter eateries) serving such gastronomic delights…

  • La Tramoya

    Mazatlán

    Diners at spacious sidewalk tables enjoy hearty Mexican meat and seafood dishes here on Mazatlán's loveliest square. A popular choice is the filete…

  • Café Juventus

    Central Pacific Coast

    A youthful crowd meets here for generously served meals and coffee. The street level is set up in an intimate café style; upstairs the vibe is more that…

  • El Fogón

    Acapulco

    The house specialty is the molcajate, a large basalt stone bowl overflowing with grilled meats and veggies, avocado slices and cheese. They also do beef…

  • Mercado de Mariscos Playa Norte

    Mazatlán

    This no-frills market sells fish and seafood straight off the boats that dock on the beach opposite. Stalls here will cook up your purchases or your own…

  • SF Shakers

    Ixtapa

    A touristy restaurant-bar serving up buckets of beer along with familiar North American and Mexican fare such as ribs, burgers and tacos.

  • Puerto Viejo

    Mazatlán

    A classic corner bar that can't be ignored for its popular sundowner location, fresh-as-morning seafood, crowd of regulars and performing ranchera…

  • Café del Sol

    Troncones

    With its North American breakfasts, smoothies, cappuccinos, book exchange, great pizzas and sandwiches, and Sunday football broadcasts, this cafe just…