Manzanillo
Worthwhile just to visit its very swimmable beach on Santiago Bay, this restaurant-bar also happens to prepare excellent cocktails, tasty international…
Must-see restaurants in Central Pacific Coast
Central Pacific Coast
Beachfront palapa (thatched-roof) restaurant Quezada grills pescado zarandeado (spiced, charcoal-grilled fish) to near perfection thanks to a delightful…
Manzanillo
This locally renowned taquería does one thing and does it very well: tacos de barbacoa, with the marinated pork meat smoky and redolent of spices, served…
Acapulco
Step into the air-conditioned chill of this high-class establishment and prepare yourself for some theatrics and fanfare, as the chefs cook seafood and…
Puerto Vallarta
Though the atmosphere is casual, with eclectic and bohemian artwork, the food is serious, featuring old recipes and uncommon indigenous sauces. It’s a…
Sayulita
Owned by the excellent Colima microbrewery, this restaurant and beer garden excels in North American fare such as burgers and braised ribs slow-cooked in…
Acapulco
Thimble-sized family restaurant with an open kitchen and a very local vibe, serving generous Mexican breakfast (great chilaquiles!). As the day progresses…
Mazatlán
Old Mazatlán’s central market offers a classic Mexican experience, with pungent stalls selling slabs of marlin, machaca (Sinaloan dried beef), fruit,…
Troncones
Catering to the carnivorously inclined, this Argentine-style beachfront grill, 1km south of the T-intersection, is all meat and heat and smoke from the…
Barra de Navidad
Across the lagoon, this waterfront restaurant's family-run kitchen has been winning folks over with its superb seafood dishes for more than 50 years. The…
Mazatlán
This street-front cafe across from the malecón (beach promenade) is popular with Mazatlán's middle-aged locals. Breakfasts pack out for chilaquiles with…
Mazatlán
Going strong for decades, this family-run restaurant specialises in typical Sinaloan dishes. Come here in the morning for tacos with machaca (spicy dried…
Puerto Vallarta
For one of Jalisco's most emblematic snacks, head to this tiny taco joint named after the sole stool (banquito) parked on the sidewalk. Watch the chefs…
Puerto Vallarta
Since 1989, this brightly tiled family-run place with upstairs terrace seating and a tree-shaded back patio has specialized in stuffed poblano peppers,…
Ixtapa
On main Playa Varadero, on Isla Ixtapa's north side, the pick of half a dozen waterfront restaurants serve mighty fine pescado a las brasas (grilled fish)…
Mazatlán
Hidden among the many taco joints of Avenida Rafael Buelna, this cute little restaurant is all bright tablecloths, friendly service and hearty Sinaloan…
Central Pacific Coast
An amiable Mexico City couple runs this small palapa-covered restaurant with Friday dinner specials that change weekly. The house specialty is the…
Central Pacific Coast
Perched on a jungle-covered hillside overlooking the cove, this ecolodge's terrace restaurant makes a glorious spot to greet the morning with a full…
Barra de Navidad
For breakfast with a fine ocean view, this 2nd-floor eatery above Hotel Barra de Navidad is hard to beat. Grab one of the terrace tables overlooking the…
Manzanillo
At this little street stall across from Hotel Playa Santiago, locals crowd wooden tables for jaiba (crab) tostadas, cócteles (seafood cocktails) and…
Sayulita
This breezy spot on the plaza – where breakfast is served until 2pm – lives up to its name. The coffee is strong and sensational, and non-dairy milk…
Mazatlán
Dining in the greenery-festooned courtyard or the pared-down, industrial-chic dining room of this beautifully restored 19th-century estate building takes…
Central Pacific Coast
Head a few blocks east of Plaza Constituyentes, then one south to find this spacious seafood joint. True to the name, smoked marlin is one of its…
Acapulco
This thatch-roofed clifftop restaurant is one of Acapulco's – and Mexico's – finest; a happy marriage of stupendous sea and sunset views and Mexican-Thai…
Mazatlán
This breezy open-air place is popular with young mazatleco couples for a date, offering a surf theme and a cheeky, good-time vibe, though staff show…
Acapulco
A long-time favorite of the carnivorously inclined, this local taquería chain has been around forever and it's still the pre- or post-clubbing stop for…
Zihuatanejo
This place near the market is renowned for its down-home Mexican cooking and casual atmosphere (complete with blaring TV). There are always several…
Central Pacific Coast
Totally authentic and genuinely welcoming, this taquería in the center of town is run by an affable local family. Delicious cecina (cured beef) tacos are…
Puerto Vallarta
This breezy open shack on the beach makes a top venue for a seafood lunch with ocean views. Grilled-shrimp tacos are famous; the tuna sashimi is more a…
Mazatlán
This family-run evening-only eatery that's been in business for decades is a step back in time, its walls decorated with characterful photos of Old…
Acapulco
This beloved and brightly decorated restaurant has some of the city’s finest traditional Mexican food, such as Oaxaca-style black mole (a dark and…
Mazatlán
Helmed by Chihuahua chef Barbara, this cafe lives up to its motto: 'great mood, great food'. Piano music tinkles gently in the background as you order…
Acapulco
Tucked down a side street off the Avenida Costera drag is this hopping seafood house with its intimate palm-leaf interior spilling out onto the sidewalk…
Sayulita
Welcoming and reliable, this family-run place has pleasant street-side tables and produces a range of fairly traditional Mexican fare. Enchiladas,…
Puerto Vallarta
At this popular brunch spot south of the river, tables are sprinkled on a ceramic-tiled patio beneath a stilted terracotta roof in a shady bar-side garden…
Acapulco
This darkish, old-school eatery attracts people for its daily menu, which includes mole verde (green chili sauce dish) on Thursdays and Sundays. The set…
Central Pacific Coast
Don't let the casual appearance of this seafront restaurant fool you: plastic tables and chairs aside, the seafood repast placed in front of you is equal…
Sayulita
An unpretentious spot, this simple taquería (taco stall) makes a good stop for no-frills, tasty seafood. Munch tostadas piled with shrimp and octopus and…
Zihuatanejo
Zihua's premier breakfast spot, this open-air cafe slings a tantalizing array of Guerrero comfort food including huevos a la pasilla (fried eggs in…
Acapulco
This Acapulco mini-chain has been around since the '70s. Skip the ho-hum meat dishes and go for what these guys do best: shrimp al ajillo (with garlic…
