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Toro del Mar
On the southern end of Playa Majahua, Johny and his wife dish up some mighty fine fresh fish and seafood at this rustic oceanfront restaurant in a small…
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Troncones
Not long ago, Troncones was a poor, sleepy fishing and farming village. These days, expat homes and B&Bs have left the long beachfront road resembling more a California subdivision than the traditional Mexican villages at either end. The attraction is obvious: fabulous beaches, a laid-back atmosphere and world-class surfing. Troncones is a marvelous place to kick back for several days.
The village is located about 25km northwest of Ixtapa, at the end of a 4km paved road from Hwy 200. The road ends at a T-intersection, from where the beachfront road continues 4.5km northwest to neighboring Majahua via Troncones Point and Manzanillo Bay. The majority of hotels and restaurants are along this road.
Majahua is a traditional fishing village with a few enramadas (thatch-covered, open-air restaurants) and a mellow beach layered with fine shells. From here, a dirt road (rough in the wet season) leads back out to Hwy 200.
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These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Troncones.
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Roberto’s Bistro
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…
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Café Pacífico
At first glance, this is an international hipster cafe. Creative salads, fish tacos and hummus-smeared baguettines are all present and correct, as is …
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Jardín del Edén
Just north of Troncones Point, the French chef’s fusion menu ranges from Mediterranean (with nightly wood-fired pizzas) to traditional Mexican fare. The…
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La Mexicana
Good at any time of day, this breezy restaurant is particularly inviting at night, when it twinkles with fairy lights and the menu's creative elements…
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Costa Brava
Keeping it real amid the gringo-izing of Troncones, this likable open-air restaurant is run by a local family, does a solid selection of seafood and other…
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Cenaduría Cristina
Come evening, the open kitchen of this neighborhood taquería fills with fragrant smoke and the sizzle of meat on the griddle as members of the family busy…
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Brisas Mexicanas
Dig your feet into the sand at this simple marisquería (seafood restaurant), watch the waves break on the pristine crescent of a beach and tuck into catch…
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Chenchos
You don't get the ocean view at this mini-restaurant one block inland, so the sand floor and sea breeze will have to do. A local favorite, this family-run…
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