Must-see restaurants in Central Pacific Coast

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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…

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

A good traditional Mexican bakery in the heart of downtown Zihua.

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

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