Ixtapa Zihuatanejo restaurants offer exquisite dishes presenting a mixture of indigenous influence with prehispanic flavors brought by the Spanish frays. Therefore, dining in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo turns to 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 to 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.
Cafe Marina
Delicious pizza, pastas, sandwiches and other assorted special dishes. Be sure to check the Daily Specials! This is also the place to trade in or buy used books for your reading pleasure from their ample selection. Located in downtown Zihuatanejo.
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 pass the day sunning 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 basic meat & potatoes to vegetarian fare and including many Mexican and seafood specialties as well as delicious pastas prepared with their homemade sauces. If you are going fishing we provide the service of cooking your catch.
El Pueblito
Dine in a large courtyard in a colonial Mexican atmosphere at this restaurant offering traditional dishes of the State of Guerrero, including pozole on Thursdays.
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, and during the day enjoy the shaded downstairs terrace with its spectacular bay and town views.