The 20 best foods to try in Zihuatanejo de Azueta

The most delicious food in all of Zihuatanejo. Family run for over 18 years, the love they put into every dish and the service is palpable. The chilaquiles were exceptional and the off the bone pork ribs were out of this world. The coffee is amazing too. I travelled around the whole of Mexico and this place stands out. It’s no wonder they are in the best 250 restaurants in Mexico. Award winning quality. Enjoy!

We had an exceptional breakfast experience at Carmelita’s Café, and I can now see why it’s so beloved by locals and visitors alike. Everything we ordered was deeply satisfying and beautifully prepared — starting with the tongue (lengua), which was incredibly tender and flavorful, accompanied by a chipotle sauce that was smoky, rich, and absolutely perfect. The pancakes were light and fluffy — among the best I’ve had in Mexico — and the elote tamal was soft, warm, and bursting with corn flavor. We also tried two prehispanic drinks, pozol and tescalate, which were a fascinating and delicious window into regional culinary traditions. It’s rare to find a place that offers this kind of deep cultural food experience in such an accessible and inviting way. The setting is also worth mentioning — a lovely open-air patio full of life and energy, with a mix of locals and travelers. And most memorably, the owner came by to chat with us — warm, thoughtful, and clearly passionate about excellence, local ingredients, and honoring the culinary heritage of the region. This is not just breakfast — it’s a cultural experience. Highly recommended. Come hungry and curious. You’ll be very glad you did.

Very good atmosphere, the place is very nice many locals eat here, and the food was outstanding 👌! Had the "Rabo de res a la Pasilla" 👍👍👍, and we also had the green chilaquiles, all food was great! Highly recommended!

A delightful breakfast experience. Customers are a mix of tourists and locals. Coffee con canela is hot and fresh, served with milk, American coffee also available. Made in house pan dulce is offered on a dessert cart wheeled to your table after drinks are served. The most special sweet bread is the incredible cinnamon roll, which our server was very proud to offer. I am so glad we took her up on it, because it was soft and just, mmmm *chef's kiss* perfecto! Staples like eggs mexicana, huevos rancheros, and motuleños are on the menu, along with fresh juices, milk fruit smoothies, fresh fruit plates with yogurt, and so much more. Coffee is roasted in house and offered for sale as whole beans or freshly ground. Highly recommend you try Carmelita's for breakfast or brunch!

Everything was good! The servers are extremely dedicated on making a good experience. Good was good.

A real nice, local restaurant with quality food and great service. We ate here twice for lunch during our stay. Very convenient location. Parking is tough, but we walked the second time. Very clean, modern bath room as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants some local food options.

Absolutely delicious, and 100% authentic food. The staff and cooks here are so kind and welcoming. Everything was just so flavorful and fresh. If you are in Zihuatanejo this is a must place to try for breakfast/lunch. Pricing is very reasonable as well. I highly recommend the chilaquiles, huevos con chorizo, enchiladas, café de olla and all of their juices (pressed in house).

This is my third winter in Zihua. I've eaten at La Gula several times while I have been here. The service as always top notch, and the owners are wonderful people. There are many good restaurants in town, but the food is definitely exceptional at La Gula.

I’ve been coming to Zihuatanejo since 2011 and have eaten at dozens of restaurants from super high end to street corners, and this was by far the best meal I’ve ever had. The octopus starter was superb. The whole fish (red snapper) was perfectly cooked and accompanied with subtle yet delicious vegetables. My wife had the Mahi Mahi with shrimp in a corn sauce…unbelievable. Service was amazing and the desert just to die for. Reservation for our last night already made. Skip the foo foo and make a reservation here. You won’t be disappointed.

We had a really wonderful and special experience here. The couple who own and run the place, one the chef and the other in the dining area, were absolutely lovely and gracious. The service was excellent. Pacing was gentle but fast and respectful. Food was excellent and inventive and presentation was outstanding. Bread was provided free, prices were very good, and the location is charming and has an elevated small town atmosphere. Reminds us of hillside Italian towns on the northern Mediterranean coast. Thank you to La Gula.

This is probabely the best place in Zihua for an outstanding dinner experience. The couple who run the place does everything to make it an unforgetable experience. The prices of the dishes aren't overpriced and the prices of the beverages are also very reasonable. The head waiter does an excelent job and the service was perfect👌 We had a cocktail, a starter, main dish and desert and a bottle of whine. I will definitely go back there very soon.

I went there for dinner and had the chef special which was excellent. The service was spot-on and the atmosphere was very nice with a cool evening breeze. Good selection of well-prepared food. You should give it a try.

We have ate at a few places in zihuatanejo and this is was the best. I don't write reviews but I felt very compelled to do so. This place offers luxurious food and service but at very good price. You could tell the owner wanted to showcase love for her guests. The Margareta was the best I've had in mexico and I have been here 3 times. The service felt like a very fine dinning experience. The food was clean and very well thought of. This chef went to school forsure. No view of the bay but with this kind of food you don't need it. I Strongly recommend this place to anybody.

The best restaurant in zihua! Everything we so delicious and the service was next level! Wish we ate here every night during our stay. The mahi mahi with shrimp and the seared tuna steak were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The spinach salad with grilled pear was a delight. And the compound butter served with banana bread was out of this world. I appreciated they poured an Italian Pinot Grigio by the glass.

Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes and how they were prepared. The food was good and reasonably priced. The view was excellent! The sunset spectacular!!! Great time, highly recommend.

We celebrated our first anniversary during our trip to Zihuatanejo. Our taxi driver suggested this place when another we looked at was closed. It was incredible! The wait staff were above and beyond friendly and the view and food are amazing. I ordered the grilled octopus appetizer special as a main course and the waiter offered it readily, allowing me to choose from a variety of side options and sauce. A great personalized experience! My fiance had the fillet mignon and we also each had a salad and dessert and shared a bottle of wine. Impeccable food and romantic atmosphere! As everywhere we have been in Zihua... Be kind to everyone around you and you will receive kindness in return. ❤️🌺🌴

I may have caught them on an off night because I’ve been told how on point this place generally is. The food was okay but nothing extraordinary. The wait staff was very friendly but they were so busy that service was extremely slow. The views and vibes of this place we spot on. Great views and a cozy experience. Id give them another try just because everyone can have an off night.

Hands down best Italian Restaurant in all of Zihuatanejo! Ambiance, Service, and of course amazing food 🍝 Excellent attention to detail from the staff and customer service unseen in other Italian restaurants in town. My waiter Miguel was superior. Chicken Alfredo Pasta was perfect, and bread was a nice touch. Had to finish it off with some chocolate Icecream. 11/10 recommend!

A solid choice for food with a 5 star view of the Zihuatanejo Bay and town. We went Tapas style and shared the yellowfin tuna carpaccio appetizer plus a Caesar salad, adding the Scampi Ai Oleo as our entree. Everything was tasty and fresh and the server was great. Prices were very reasonable as well. We spent under $75 total which included 3 glasses of wine.

Il Mare has some the best Italian food I eaten both in and outside of Italy. The views are spectacular and the pacific breezes will keep you cool even during the hottest time of day.

Went here on our first night in Zihua for dinner. Restaurant is great, service and food is amazing ofcourse. I love mussels and this one didn't disappoint. Best black mussels i've had in a long time. Everything we had is delicious. But the winner of all is the beautiful view of Zihua bay at night from this restaurant giving you all that romantice vibe.

Mauricio was so welcoming, we were walking by when he was setting up one day, everything is so cute, neat area of Zihua for food. Several good places within a couple blocks. Great food and nice to see local owners/chefs interacting with their patrons! Also local live music!

This quaint family owed and operated establishment was fantastic. The grill was going and all things coming off tonight were fantastic. Kabobs, shrimp, tuna all delicious. Great ambiance and servers were very kind and helpful, a visit from the chef/owner was a nice touch. To top off the evening the order key lime pie!

Quiet romantic atmosphere 😍 with beautiful ambience. Live music in the background. Mahi Mahi cooked to perfection. Not overly cooked and dry. It was tender and juicy with freshness you can taste. Octopus was definitely fresh. It was not chewy at all and the flavor was perfect. The cook and owner was very nice and squeezed us in even though they were pretty busy. The cook also went wo every table to make sure we are enjoying the food. This is a well run family restaurant!

We went here on the advice of a friend and we loved it! Good value, great food and service, cozy atmosphere for outdoor dinning. We had the shrimp tacos and the skewers.

You must order tuna fish steak! We order tuna steak. I can’t believe what I saw! So big and thick tuna steak was served! I’ve never seen such a thick tuna steak, even if I was in Japan. Great flavour. No iron fishy smell, not at all! Definitely, fresh. His cooking skills is very good. Price is amazing ( if you order this in Japan or some city restaurant, you have to pay over $60 or more) I totally forgot to take this plate picture. Because I was completely fascinated by this tuna steak (*≧∀≦*)

Very great experience, great food cooked right outside the restaurant on a grill. Wanted pasta and found it, woundful grilled shrimp fettuccine. All the workers were great. Good location near the canal in a quint area.

The nicest restaurant owners in Zihua! Had mesquite grilled chicken cooked on the barbecue where you can watch if you want. And there was rib-eye and seafood on the menu, too. The food and service were 5 stars!

One of the best breakfast/lunch place in Zihua! Great food and service but also some of the best views of the bay as you are above ground right in the middle of the bay. Often with a nice breeze as you enjoy your meal with some fresh fruit juices...

This is a beautiful restaurant off the beach. Many friends of mine enjoyed their meals. We had baguettes and these had great flavor. The "asadero" was well worth it. The salad was extremely salty so it was hard to eat. The French toast is shareable. It's quite a big dish. The staff was friendly and very attentive too. We were a large party and we all were well taken care of. We hope to revisit in the future.

As most locals do l'm starting breakfast with a pastry of some form. In this case a coconut pastry bar and then onto the entree of Pobretones which are scrambled eggs with pieces of fried tortilla, topped with red sauce, cream, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, and served with refried beans with chorizo and house-made tortillas. The view is fantastic here. Excellent food, service, reasonable prices and this view. No doubt l'll be there a few times.

This is probably one of the best places to get a good local breakfast. The menu has good choices if you’re into healthy eating but also has a wide variety of typical Guerrero eats. Mornings are pretty busy so getting your food can take a bit of a wait. It’s also hard to get a table with ocean view so that’s why the wait can be long. The food is good though and it’s one the the best coco flans I’ve had. Also I had dinner there (a cheeseburger) and it was delicious

Yes it's great! Nice staff, good food, incredible views! It's a must go for breakfast in Zihua!

I had the most delicious French toast, special of the day. Sweet, but not overly so, with a subtle orange taste. Such a perfect combination with my cafe’ de olla. Everything about the experience was fantastic! No wonder, it’s my favorite place for breakfast/lunch/dinner.

One of the best breakfasts in Zihua. I appreciate the gluten free options. Such tasty dishes. The ambiance was terrific. Attentive staff, beautiful space and pleasant live music. We will definitely be repeat customers.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding! Lety’s Restaurant is an absolute gem in Zihua. From start to finish, the service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. The food? Incredible. I had the lobster salad and coconut shrimp, and both were perfectly prepared with fresh, vibrant flavors. My wife opted for the fried whole fish (today’s catch was red snapper), and it was cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. And let’s not forget the planter’s punch—delicious and refreshing, the perfect complement to an incredible meal. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Zihua, Lety’s is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Best coconut shrimp ON EARTH- and in the universe, I would argue. I also love the chili rolleno stuffed with mixed seafood. If you haven’t been to Lety’s you haven’t been to Zihua. They moved a few years ago and the new space has a contemporary Mexico City vibe but still maintains their cozy small fishing-town authenticity. We love you Lety!!

The coconut shrimp and the seafood stuffed pepper are amazing.. whoever makes drinks is heavy with the alcohol.. highly recommend if your visiting zihuatanejo

This was our first time at Letys restaurant. We HAD to get the famous coconut shrimp, it was worth the hype! It was delicious! My husband got the chicken with chipotle cream sauce over pasta and it was also delicious! Great service! Lety came and talked to us at our table to make sure we were happy with our meals.

Letys does not disappoint. Stuffed Seafood Chili Renjo was out of this world and the Garlic Shrimp was cooked perfect.

They claim to be experts at coconut shrimp. They’re right. Owner greeted us. Clean restaurant with clean bathroom facilities. Four star due to location. This is a great place! Go and give them a try. Let them know that Goyo GTO highley recommended them.

We always return to Lety's and I always have her wonderful coconut shrimp but last night I tried her chili rellana stuffed with seafood and can't wait to go back and have it again

I got the beurre blanc fish roll and it was very nice. It's a fun atmosphere as well, right next to a mangrove with iguanas and birds. It's off the beach but no ocean view. I took off a star because they allowed other diners to feed the iguanas, then the restaurant staff fed them tortillas! Not appropriate food for those animals. Don't fall off the deck, the giant croc might eat you!

Excellent food and drinks. My wife had the deep fried fish tacos and I had the fajitas. And a great experience with the iguanas and crocodiles! We went here almost every night on our vacation. Highly recommend!

Awesome place to watch sunset and the crocs and birds and iguanas... Great food in a relaxing outdoor setting...

Wow! The restaurant was fantastic! Superb service and everyone enjoyed their dinners. Thank you for a great meal! Five adults well feed for less than $1500 mx. We had drinks but no alcohol. Highly recommended!

Awesome place and got pretty busy almost a full house towards sunset when we were there an hour earlier there was like 2 tables. But the setting feels like eating in the jungle or swamp. I'm glad many iguanas showed up for me and a few different bird species as well. There were turtles swimming by and a medium size crocodile swam by as well although when I pass by mid day there was a huge crocodile hanging out by the entrance of the restaurant. Love the vibe here and a few good choices on the menu. The service was good but today there credit card machine didn't work but luckily I have cash. On the other side of the back of the restaurant is also an RV park I'm not sure if you can rent the lot with the place but there were many travelers and it's nice if you have an RV walk straight into the restaurant to eat and off to the beach you go.

We love this place ! Been coming here for years and it’s always delicious. Food is fresh , well prepared and big portions. Margaritas are nice and strong!

This is a must try in Zihuatanejo. Beach front on Playa Ropa with a great vibe. The food was outstanding and the service we received from Carlos was exceptional. We came by a few days earlier and he gave us a tour of the restaurant grounds because they have an amazing family of iguanas! He recognized us immediately when we arrived without reservation and found us a table. We enjoyed the catch of the day which was mahi mahi. We tried it 2 different ways (veracruza and grilled with ajillo sauce) Both dishes were excellent. We enjoyed a margarita and chips with pico de gallo while we waited and a bottle of cold white wine with dinner. Overall it was a terrific experience! Highly recommend

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was incredible. They had the cutest little family if kittens hanging out.

What a gem of a place! Open, airy and surrounded by plants, we visited twice for breakfast during our first time visit to Zihuatanejo. Food was good,server was friendly and helpful. The Americano coffee was outstanding; hot fresh and strong like it should be; and liked it so much we bought a pound of beans to take home. Avocado toast and breakfast sandwich also really good. As a suggestion though, fried potatoes instead of salad greens would be nice on the side especially during breakfast hours.

Chill music; chill atmosphere; ample portion-size and great coffee. Price for value is superb.

I wish I would’ve taken pictures before we ate our food. I ordered the omelette with mushrooms and onions. My husband ordered the egg, cheese and bacon sandwich.. Both were so good. They have an amazing store inside. With so many different types of gifts to look at. It’s definitely worth a stop.

Aesthetic Vibes of a Tropical Zen Temple.🌴 Place is absolute amazing and the local architect thought of every detail from the fans, outlets, artwork, and amazing bathroom sinks. Love, love, love this place! If you’re looking to co-work near the beach, this is the place. Variety of seating options inside, and out with strong WiFi and charging outlets. Coffee was aromatic and favorable. Staff were attentive and very happy to serve.

Unexpectedly stumbled upon this restaurant looking for dinner and it was great. I was surprised that on a Friday night at 8pm the place was empty. We were the only people there. Such a beautiful and clean space. The design and detail here is amazing. The building is 3 floors. The food was delicious. We tried the chicken sandwich and the burger. Both made to order and very fresh. The fries are delicious as well. The sandwiches are very large portions. I had the home sweet home mocktail. It was.....different. The maple syrup is VERY strong. I told my boyfriend it was like drinking strawberry french toast. That’s the best way I could describe it. Not my favorite but something different. Service was amazing. They accept both cards and cash. I paid with card and was able to leave a tip this way too. $535 pesos for the meal + tip

Food, flat white, atmosphere. Wow.

Best Chilaquiles ever!! You know you found a great place to eat when you come on a Sunday during the down season and you’re the only Gringos in the place. Definitely a winner!

I had the combination plate which was very good. The service was excellent as was the overall atmosphere. I came in just after noon so it wasn't that busy. I think that I'll be back.

Visited again with family. Breakfast was on point. Loved my chilaquiles con salsa verde. Others in my party spoke highly of the molletes, fruit plate with granola and the hot cakes were a hit with los niños. (Photo doesn't belong but can't remove) 😜 Original from Diciembre 2023: Nice spot, pleasant occasion to be surrounded by more locals and national tourists than gringos...and a good sign for the authenticity of the food. Chilaquiles were excellent and the molletes con chorizo was good.

Food was excellent. Tortillas were fresh made, but they put them between paper that sticks to them like glue.

Armando was super accommodating with our dog and arranging a table near the door where she could sit with us. Very good execution on breakfast classics and an excellent environment

Foods are delicious and relatively cheap that's you you can see the line in front of the entrance. On Sundays, if you don't want to lose time, make reservation in advance.

Great restaurant with excellent friendly staff. Food is so good

Fantastic place to try fresh fish. Grilled octopus and filete de pescado with hoja de hierba santa is a must: tasty, tender, a little spicy

Really good food, I had the octopus and was pleased, but portion size was small. Service was exemplary.

Very impressed with the Agave restaurant. We will be visiting here often. We suggest the coconut shrimp, steak fajitas and an amazing cappuccino for desert.

tasty food in a cozy atmosphere terrace, lovely and friendly staff made the evening very pleasant! I recommend the dessert with banana and ice cream!! No wifi available

Wonderful dinner tonight with locals and friends. Excellent mole and shrimps with tequila. Loved the staff and the owner checked in with us several times. Definitely coming back!

Staff here are wonderful, the tricolour salad is a nice take on a Caprese, and they often have a pork chop special which I love. They do a tasty fish veracruzano. Their chile relleno with a twist( mashed potatoes and cheese) is a favourite of mine as well. It’s one of our go to regulars for a nice night out downtown. Everything is priced reasonably for what you get.

El Agave is a delightful quiet romantic second floor restaurant above the street in the shopping district of Zihuatanejo. The proprietor Leo welcomed us like old friends. The tortilla soup was delicious. The poblano pepper chicken pasta was our favorite of the night. We will definitely come back again.

Honestly don’t understand the negative reviews. This place was wonderful. Sure, it’s hard to get to, but it feels like you’re in a James Bond movie. Drive up the hill to a cool giant gate where you get escorted up by golf cart to the top of a gorgeous cliff. The staff was friendly and great, the food was delicious and the view was impeccable. For two bottles of wine, a cocktail each, and a 6 course meal, my partner and I would easily spend more in the states. Sure, it’s not your typical Mexico prices, but it’s a wonderful meal, in a perfect location, at a reasonable price. We will happily return and recommend! Thank you, Kau Kan!

Smaller seatings, call for reservations. Cut right into rock. The surf creates a great background for dining. Food was excellent. Our group of eight tried almost all the dishes. The pan seared octopus was well prepared. This is going to a part of a much larger development, come enjoy soon.

Never a good sign when you walk in to an empty restaurant without a reservation and they look perturbed about serving you. Space is beautiful, top of the hill overlooking Playa Las Gatas. Menu was meh and food matched it. Can't honestly remember much other than the scenery and we didn't have to deal with the weird parking others mentioned.

The views alone earn a 5 star review. The food and service was great! If you find yourself in Ixtapa this is an absolute MUST. & Highly recommend booking a reservation right before sunset!!

This is our second visit to Kau Kan, the service is on point and the food was absolutely perfect both times. The staff is very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The Seafood is perfect, fresh and oh so tasty. I definitely recommend Kau Kan highly and can not wait to go back.

Awkward parking. ‘“Golf cart” picks you up. Dinner and wine is excessively expensive. Banos were unattended. Waiters exceptional.

My wife and I had a great experience here. The food and dessert were delicious. We will visit again to try the other dinner options.

It was a very nice experience having dinner at Angustina. It was what they promised. The quality of the food is a notch above the usual. Much more gourmet. I had hoped for more Home cooked style, but that was my fault. Everything was great and the service wonderful. For me the food was a bit too fussy. Again, that was my expectation, not the restaurant. And I highly recommend it for people looking for a more fancy gourmet experience in Zihua.

A beautiful, elegant restaurant with delicious , creative food pairings! And equally creative cocktails. A 10 out of 10! Our server, Suzy, was so attentive and took wonderful care of the toddler in our party.

Super unique menu, everything incredible. The best dinner we had in Zihua by far!

We came here after seeing photos of an intriguing menu and excellent dishes, and now we are going to contribute the same in this review. The restaurant opened at 15:00 and we were there anticipating this as our choice for an early supper (or late lunch). We were seated in slightly uncomfortable chairs, but when asked, the manager moved a large fan closer to us so we could cool down from a hot walk around town. The table was clean and the waiter placed nice paper place mats down as we were served our first drinks. We started with water and coke but upgraded to cocktails later. All the drinks were tasty and the cocktails were among the nicest we've had in Zihua. For a shared appetizer we had the Nejitas - three warm folded tortillas with a filling of huitlacoche (corn smut) and with the best guacamole we've ever had and a couple of delicious salsas! After eating the Nejitas, the waiter offered fried yucca and sweet potato chips so we could finish the salsas off. For our mains, we order the Chamorro (pork loin, perfectly roasted with a nice crunchy skin) and the Tuna Chepinita! We had no room for dessert but really wanted to try the three types of churros. Our waiter was polite, attentive and gracious. She spoke no English, which we found refreshing and we enjoyed practicing our Spanish (por ahora = a few more minutes). The bathrooms are clean and stylish. We will make a return trip here.

We went here on recommendation of a friend. There was no one else there we we were worried about it since it was a Saturday evening. We decided to try an appetizer and tried the Pork belly tacos. THEY WERE AWSOME. So good. All tables have a view of the promenade, and you can people watch. We did not order anything else we decided to try another place, since we had only 1 more night and wanted to try as many places as possible. I recommend this place.

Loved it the first time, so we came back! Great cocktails, most are made with in house mezcal and local ingredients. Dinner 2 nights ago night was empanadas, the snapper w/ a delicious tomato sauce and the tuna..mmmmm. Last night was the Rib eye, and the pork belly special both with amazing purees and sauces.

The food was excellent, great service. No one seemed to speak much English but we were able to communicate just fine. The mezcal drinks were awesome, food even better. We got the catch of the day and the octopus. The sauces were incredibly flavorful. Must try when in Zihua!

This is a reliably great go-to in Zuhua. The food is always good, as is the service. The prices are very reasonable. The portions are generous. The chilaquiles are awesome. And the restrooms are spotless.

I think this place is fantastic. It's a very nice place to eat with various options for food. Everyone who joined me enjoyed their meal also. The portions are a reasonable size too and their drinks are flavorful. My friends introduced to this place and I hope to try something new each time. They offer a section for menu of the day too so it's great to try something different. The bathrooms are clean, which is a good indicator for the cleanliness in the entire restaurant. I will definitely return soon with family.

If you want to eat like a local & come away full, this is the place for you! Take your spanish dictionary or ask the server what’s good. I had the albóndiga soup and didn’t regret it. Every table gets salsas n chips, veggies in vinegar and beans plus your meal and drink. Take pesos -they don’t accept plastic. Buen provecho!

Good, affordable and delicious food with good sized portions. Clean but plain. Love the jugo verde juice and the pechuga chicken dish.

Came by for lunch. I don't know if they have a menu just for lunch or just the menu in the photo. Either way I ordered the Plato Especial De La Casa. The food was great, the service was spot on and the atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. So if you're hungry give them a try.

Been coming here with my family for years. Very very good food. Sometimes a little hot, but what can you do. Sometimes the waiters can be spread a little thin but that’s ok.

Nice local food. Honestly speaking, I prefer the shrimps with garlic. P. S. They have cold beer ;)

Heard great things about this place. We were a little let down. I did try the octopus which wasn’t bad. I have nothing to compare it to but can cross it off my bucket list. My partner’s rib eye was not so great. More on the blue side than med-rare. The service was not very attentive. They were quite busy so perhaps this affected the food and service.

We went here 3 times as the first time the meat was excellent. The second time we ordered a medium filet mignon and it came very rare (raw), not the end of the world but not what we ordered. So the 3rd time I ordered a medium/well filet mignon in the hope that it would be a little less raw this time. Our dishes arrived after about an hour of waiting, 3 of us ordered steak and chips of varying cuts, they were all completely annihilated as were the fries. It was like trying to eat a shoe, so dry and tough. I made the observation to the waiter and he said as we had already eaten a bit (a couple of bites) there was nothing he could do. We ate as much as we could as we were hungry and had been waiting a fair while. The manager never came over and we were billed in full. So, if you do decide to go, avoid the steaks and don't expect much from the service if anything goes wrong.

Very nice setting along the walkway on playa principal. My wife had lasagna and loved it. The pasta was thin and delicious. I ordered a Greek Salad. Not exactly what I expected but it was good. I also ordered the tuna steak. It was only okay. We will be back to try the pizza because that looked delicious.

Quite disappointed in our meal. We wanted a really nice piece of fresh fish, and since it was near the pier, thought this was a good bet. Good atmosphere, a rotation of wandering musicians playing for tips. Bad margaritas, touristy big glasses with lots of filler mixer. Calamari app was subpar. The catch of the day, mahi mahi, was smothered in an almond cream sauce that I can only describe as disgusting, couldn't eat it. The snapper was good, vegetables and potatoes good. Nice service. We won't go back - not authentic at all.

Our family of 6 went for dinner well ordered something different and we all were very pleased with our meal from Pizza ,ribs, lasagna, etc delivered at the same time hot and delicious. Great waiter,took a little time but we aren’t going anywhere! Will definitely be returning.

Delicious food and drinks! Great service. Highly recommend their lasagna :)

Everything about our meal was perfect. Service was exceptional and everyone was so friendly. Our server even asked me if I wanted more ice which is almost unheard of in Mexico. Mexican pizza and stuffed peppers were phenomenal! Highly recommend.

We decided to check this place out based on looking at their menu online. It was very conveniently located for us, just about 100 meters from our hotel. We were greeted and seated immediately. At first, my wife and I felt that our server was either annoyed or disinterested in serving us. He didn't make eye contact and we didn't feel very welcomed. That said, he quickly took our drink and food order, checked on us during the meal, and appeared to warm up to us as the meal progressed. The atmosphere is unbeatable. Beachside with gorgeous views of the setting sun. It truly was wonderful. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp which was served with mashed sweet potatoes. The meal was excellent. I ordered the Triton shrimp, which were stuffed with ricitta cheese and wrapped in prosciutto. It was tooped with a nice cranberry sauce and served with rustic mashed potatoes. It was very good, although my shrimp were very slightly overcooked (not enough to take away from the overall quality of the meal). All in all it was a very good dining experience.

This was a wonderful place to have my “last night here” dinner. The location, on the beach, hearing the waves was beautiful. The service was great, Antonio was very helpful and sweet. The food was excellent; we started with the Beet salad & had the Red Snapper special. So good!! We had margaritas & lovely dessert; brownies & coconut ice cream. Highly recommend! The live music was just the perfect addition to the evening.

One of the best on the beach at La Ropa in my opinion. Service and food has always been good and the guitar player they had was really good.

Cool restaurant on elevated beach. They often have live music. Reservations are taken and recommended if you want a specific table. The tuna tataki and beet carpaccio salads were excellent! The mahi mahi Santa entree was edible but really not great. The fried banana plantain dessert was also not great. The service was good. It could have been better but that is not to say it was bad. There was a guy giving samples of his homemade Oaxaca cheese that was delicious! If we had a refrigerator in our room, I definitely would have purchased some. The band was excellent. Being right on the beach in paradise, the atmosphere was perfect like most things in Zihua. I'd definitely come back, even if just for the salads.

This is a nice beach front restaurant with live music on many nights. The staff are cordial and attentive and their proximity to the bay makes the sunset views amazing. I am a vegetarian who came with two non-vegetarians. I had the tortilla soup and mushroom risotto. Both were ok but not great as they lacked in the flavor department. My companions had shrimp pasta and Mahi mahi and had similar observations about their plates regarding flavor. There are not many vegetarian options on the menu.

As with all beachfront places in La Ropa, the view and atmosphere are nearly unbeatable. The President’s Taco was the standout item from the menu. Recommended by the server, this was one of the best tacos we ate at the beach. The only thing close was a taco place in El Centro. We’ll be coming back for sure and highly recommend this place to others!

If you like amazing food, great service, and good prices right on the beach, this is your spot. Staff is super nice and attentive. Wouldn't hesitate to go back. It's the best of La Ropa beach!

Agustine was on point with reservation and table ready. Patricia had our margaritas out like a flash and dinner too, despite a full house. Jorge the guitar player was awesome and added to the ambiance. Food has been better, but 2xmargs+2xglasses of wine, coconut shrimp and Sapper filet, ice cream included &propina/tip out for: 1,300p/$65usd/$94cnd ~ good value and fun evening ~ worth a try😎as per the PG…reviews without reservations.

Wow, the best date night experience you’ll ever have. This is a small operation: server/owner, singer, chef. Everything is incredible. We had the ribeye with black pepper sauce and the red snapper with mango/cranberry sauce. Both were incredible. Beyond the food, the service and atmosphere were incredibly authentic. You won’t find a better place.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Through seven days of eating out and having a private chef come to our residence, the food and experience at Casanova's was the best. The service was elegant, fast, and so friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi and cannot stress enough how crazy good the avocado pie was. The live music was delightful and the street provided the perfect dance floor. Please do yourself a favor, make a reservation, and go to Casanova's. Go twice.

Outdoor with music Jorge musician was amazing! Folks dancing. Cheese man came by. Staff have a great personality and engage with guests. Food was excellent.

We always come here at least twice when in town. The food and service are amazing! I've not once had a bad meal or experience here. Our friends had shrimp prepared 3 ways (pictured) and wanted to share the entree as we already had amazing appetizers. The staff split it for them. My husband and I had the Mahi Mahi with 1/2 pineapple and half cranberry sauce(pictured). We fininished it off with their amazing avocado pie. Their margaritas are yummy too. Augustin the owner always recognizes us and makes us feel special.

Great dinner spot with excellent service and delicious food! We had to try the avocado pie and it definitely lived up to the hype! We're already planning to come back as there are many dishes on the menu that we still want to try (including the tiramisu which also sounds great!).

A wow ,must-go, and eye-opening restaurant. Chef constantly came to our table and explained about foods! Phenomenon place and very delicious food. I can't explain enough how amazing my experience in this restaurant was. You must try !

We were recommended to come here by several people. It is right off the beach Playa la Ropa but sort of hidden down a path between two hotels. Who knew - a fantastic (yes!) Thai restaurant in Mexico. We loved our yellow curry, flavorful and well-prepared chicken satay, pad Thai and other dishes - we went twice. Some great desserts as well. Friendly people - even the chef Israel came out a welcomed us on a busy night. All the staff were great. Highly recommend!

Hidden gem 💎 so far we love the curries and haven't veer to try anything else. It's hidden behind the villa and there's also parking lot in the back as well. Services are pretty good. Lots of snow birds during season. The food is amazing and done with love and style. Sometimes the food is just nice looking to eat. There's also a table by the bar and you can even watch the food get cooked. Steps away from the beach of Playa La Ropa. Good romantic dinner with your love ones in the evening as well. Been here a couple of times and always had great food and experiences. Will definitely come back

We had a very delicious dinner. The staff were friendly and helped with menu choices. I ordered something which wasn’t on the menu and has a misunderstanding on the cost. The owner was very gracious and worked it out. I would highly recommend this place and the Pad Thai.

We just went here today to try the Thai food. I got the pad Thai and my husband got the Thai stir fry. Both tasted very very good. The service and atmosphere were great as well. The price was towards the higher end so don’t be fooled by the pictures of the menu online. The average price per meal excluding a drink is around 300 pesos.

We have eaten here multiple times. It is the best restaurant we have found anywhere in Zihuatanejo over the course of many years. Israel, the chef/owner is very inventive and versatile. We are particular fond of the fish he prepares- tuna tataki, ceviche, mahi-mahi with a mango sauce, tuna with a simple but delicious garlic sauce, tonight in saffron and white wine. We also appreciate that vegetables are excellent, not an afterthought like in so many restaurants. The restaurant is tucked away , just off the beach, and is very calm. Honestly there are few restaurants in Seattle, a city that prides itself for its fish, that could match Murmullo.

Israel has put together a very tasty Thai Fusion restaurant on Playa La Ropa. The Tuna Tartar was a favourIte followed by the Shrimp Pad Thai and the Spicy Shrimp. An Affogato or Flan by the pool was a perfect way to end the night

Fine fine restaurant just off La Ropa. Thai is a specialty also serves pastas and local fish among other dishes. Nice wines. Love the poolside dining.

Best green pazole broth I have had here. Delicious verde sauce on enchiladas with fresh cooked chicken. Great guacamole with a hint of picante. Ridiculously inexpensive. Could use some fans.

Great authentic food, very reasonable prices.

The food is excelent and the staff is very kind and tries it's best to make everyone happy. The best Cenaduria in Zihua! Everything is perfect apart of the sometimes loud TV and the loud street musicians who go there mainly on thursday nights.

We came for a dinner and very much enjoyed the pazole! I got the mixed meat and damn it hit good! We got a pitcher of Jamaica to wash it down. My family has been eating here for years. But it was the first time I had been in probably 15 years. The prices are very very fair!

The pazole was great!

Best pozole and guacamole in town. Very inexpensive.

Incredible pozole that came with so many fresh toppings. It was amazing!

We love this restaurant so much we were there 3 times in 5 days. Drinks are massive and tasty. My favorite is mojito. Their seafood dishes are excellent but do try their rib eye. You won't regret it. It is nice that they are now open later at this new location. Liz speaks very good English and provides good service.

We almost walked on by this cute, little, local spot across from the dolphin statue! So glad we stopped in for some of the freshest seafood we’ve tasted yet in Zihua. Very helpful and friendly service, generous portions and unique flavours.

Excellent civiche and beverages. The Micheladas are excellent and large. Everything is fresh and delicious. I Will definitely be a return customer even if it just for the drinks. Felix is an excellent bartender and has an awesome personality and and extensive knowledge of cocktails.

Delicious seafood. We really enjoyed the ceviche especial as well as tacos de pescado and Tiritas (a local specialty). Affordable prices and great service. Don't be intimidated by mostly local crowd you see at this place. Highly recommend trying their amazing food.

Small hole in the wall seafood restaurant with delicious food. Ceviche and tostadas were unique, very fresh and reasonably priced.

We showed up right as they were getting ready to close (7pm) but didn’t know and they still sat us. We shared a handful of dishes between four of us. It all slapped so hard! The aguachile verde was very tasty, could have been a little more spicy to my liking but suited the rest of the table perfect. The pescadillas were my such good little fried tacos with a nice dark spicy salsa. And the tuna tostada was just killer! Will go back and probably just eat three or four of those. Very sweet service.

Wow, the agua chile verde was seasoned to perfection and not super spicy, the seafood tasted very fresh and the shrimp was perfectly cut and cleaned. You can tell the food was prepared with attention to detail. The gentleman preparing it did an amazing job, and the service was very good and attentive. Price of the food was reasonable compared to what you would pay elsewhere. Definitely looking forward to coming back to this small simple spot near the beach.

Coffee is very good. We went one day and liked it so much we went the next, but the gal at the counter was by herself and very busy. The day before there were two people working the counter. I waited about 10 minutes and a woman walked in front of me and asked to pay her bill, then a vendor came and walked in front of me and asked her to pay for some thermoses. At this point I was there for almost 15 minutes and still didn’t have my order taken, so I just left and went to another coffee shop. I guess they didn’t want my money. A shame because Cafe Caracol’s coffee was better and a little less expensive. I don’t blame the girl at the counter, maybe they need another employee to help her like they had the day before. Their coffee is very good and that’s why this place is too busy for just one person.

Great coffee. I come here for the frappe, nice and cold on a hot day.

Great coffee and friendly. Visited from Canada and walked to this shop every morning for my morning brew.i needed comfort for the treck back up that pesky hill :)

Delicious coffee and great atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Be prepared to wait a few minutes, but it's worthwhile.

Strong, flavourful, “real” coffee that you need in the morning to fuel for the day.

Delicious coffee and great service!

Delicious coffee - with nice dairy-free options like almond milk