Ixtapa Zihuatanejo restaurants offer exquisite dishes presenting a mixture of indigenous influence with prehispanic flavors brought by the Spanish friars. Therefore, dining in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo can be a singular experience. In addition, there are European stews that are eaten on special occasions or during traditional celebrations, which the locals have incorporated into their diet. The great mix of ethnicities also brought about a fusion of different kinds of food, which have been preserved and enhanced by our cooks. Here we recommend you some of the most typical Ixtapa Zihuatanejo restaurants.
Garrobos
Dining in Ixtpapa Zihuatanejo is perfectly enjoyable at this popular, roomy restaurant that offers ample meat and seafood dishes attractively presented. It also serves paella and the local specialty, "tiritas de pescado" (little strips of marinated fish). In the evenings, trios often serenade diners.
Bandidos
Bandidos is a restaurant of Mexican specialties, located in downtown Zihuatanejo, just across the street from the Handicraft Market. In this restaurant, eat and enjoy the tropical Mexican-Cuban show. Or if you prefer, watch any sporting event on the big screens of the Sports Bar. Designed to satisfy all tastes.
Chez Arnoldo
Located near the beginning of Playa Las Gatas this family-run restaurant is not only a great place to eat breakfast and lunch but also to spend the day catching a few rays and swimming. Delicious fresh fish and other local seafood are their specialties.
Villa de La Selva
Clinging to the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea, this elegant restaurant offers the most spectacular sea and sunset views in Ixtapa. The cuisine is delicious and classically rich. We recommend the Filet Villa de la Selva, which is red snapper topped with shrimp and hollandaise sauce.
Mamma Norma and Deborah
The menu features a large selection of dishes, ranging from meat and potatoes to vegetarian fare. They also including many Mexican and seafood specialties as well as delicious pastas prepared with their homemade sauces. If you are going fishing, we also provide the service of cooking your catch.
La Cala
La Cala offers you dishes from international and Argentine cuisine, which you can try with a glass of good wine that is sure to be of your liking. Find a world of refined tastes while you observe and listen to the waves under the faint light of the candles, the moon, and the stars. Absolutely unbeatable scenery for that special occasion that you might want to celebrate.
Kau-Kan
Located above Playa La Madera, this hidden jewel of a restaurant combines the romantic surroundings of Zihuatanejo's Bay with the outstanding talents of one of Mexico's finest chefs. Dine upstairs under the open sky for the romantic sunsets and starry nights. During the day, enjoy the shaded downstairs terrace with its spectacular bay and town view.