This large, open-air restaurant overlooks the water and affords terrific views of the Zacatal Bridge and local birdlife – there's even occasional faraway dolphin-spotting. Choose from seafood cocktails, fried fish, ceviche, shrimp cooked 14 ways and seafood paella (weekends only). A small beach is nearby; it's a 15-minute walk south of the plaza.
Restaurante El Marino
Ciudad del Carmen
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