Must-see restaurants in Zihuatanejo

  • Restaurantes Mexicanos Any

    Zihuatanejo

    This thatched-roofed diner with cheerful, colorful folkloric decor is an essential stop in Zihua for traditional Guerrero cuisine. Breakfast egg dishes…

  • La Flechita Roja

    Zihuatanejo

    You're sitting so close to the sizzling spit of carne asada (marinated grilled beef) that sweat runs down you in rivulets. You watch, transfixed, as the…

  • Restaurant El Arrayan

    Zihuatanejo

    From his curbside barbecue, grill master Mauricio Cancino cooks up fresh fish (usually tuna or mahi-mahi with grilled veggies) to perfection, then he…

  • Cuattro Cycle Café & Té

    Zihuatanejo

    While walking around in Zihua heat, you come to appreciate havens of arctic air-con, such as this split-level, bicycle-themed cafe – ideal for sipping a…

  • El Gabo

    Zihuatanejo

    A shady hideaway tucked off a major thoroughfare isn't necessarily what you'd associate with a prime seafood joint, but this open-sided place with leather…

  • Fonda Doña Licha

    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…

  • Carmelitas

    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…

  • Rufo’s Grill

    Zihuatanejo

    Tucked onto a concrete patio under a bamboo roof fringed with Christmas lights, this unpretentious corner joint is popular among long-term gringos thanks…

  • Las Adelitas

    Zihuatanejo

    This adorable breakfast and lunch cafe is on a little plaza with outdoor seating. It has a loyal local following thanks to its chilaquiles and omelettes…

  • La Gula

    Zihuatanejo

    Playfully riffing on the idea of saintliness and sinfulness, the menu implores you to 'enjoy being sinful' with such dishes of darkness and power as mahi…

  • Paty's Marimar

    Zihuatanejo

    On the sand at the main access to Playa La Ropa, this place serves grilled octopus, snapper, and shrimp sautéed in tequila, plus an array of tasty soups,…

  • Marisquería Yolanda

    Zihuatanejo

    Staff here shuck oysters, and dice and drown ceviche on the street side, where boleros belly up to the sidewalk bar and sing about their unbridled,…

  • La Perla

    Zihuatanejo

    Despite the seasonal beer-bucket NFL promos, this is a refined pavilion in dark wood right on Playa La Ropa. Best dishes include grilled octopus, tuna…

  • La Sirena Gorda

    Zihuatanejo

    Close to the pier, at this casual and popular open-air restaurant (The Fat Mermaid) you're met with a mural of sea maidens that Botticelli would have been…

  • Espuma

    Zihuatanejo

    Benefitting from stellar clifftop views of the bay, Espuma is great at any time of day. Come for the creative breakfasts (arrachera with cactus, frittata…

  • Bistro del Mar

    Zihuatanejo

    With its landmark sail roof over candlelit tables and its fusion of Latin, European and Asian flavors, this beachside bistro is just meters away from the…

  • La Papa Loca

    Zihuatanejo

    As night comes down, these guys do wonders with the humble baked potato. Yes, there's a side show of tacos and fruit juices, but the specialty here is the…

  • Chez Leo

    Zihuatanejo

    Though it doesn't look much from outside, the chef here takes real pride in preparing delicious seafood dishes, such as great fish tartare, seared tuna…

  • Il Mare

    Zihuatanejo

    A romantic Italian restaurant with a fabulous bird’s-eye view of the bay, Il Mare is well regarded for its Mediterranean pasta and seafood specialties,…

  • Patio Mexica

    Zihuatanejo

    Squash-blossom omelette, chilaquiles (tortilla strips in salsa) and other Mexican delicacies get your day off to a sunny start at this informal breakfast…

  • Mariscos Chendo’s

    Zihuatanejo

    This sweet little family-run place is all about straightforward seafood dishes and reasonably priced beer. Specialties include garlic shrimp, coconut…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…