Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico Restaurants

Beccofino
The best Italian restaurant in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, right on the spectacular Marina Ixtapa, with seafood specialties, a trendy American bar and a very pleasant teak wood deck, creating a unique Mediterranean atmosphere. Personally supervised by Angelo "Rolly" Pavia, who came from San Remo, Italy and has more than 30 years of experience in restaurants in Europe and Mexico. Their ancestors' recipes, brought over from the Italian Riviera, the fragrant taste of sage and rosemary and exquisite oils, combined with fresh fish and shellfish from the Mexican coast, allow the staff to bring the most delicious meals to their table, in a warm and cozy environment. Beccofino also has a cellar which holds wide variety of wines and liqueurs from Mexico, Italy, France, Spain and Chile.

Carlos and Charlie's
This bar features a dance floor on the beach.

Casa Morelos
Casa Morelos features fresh fish and seafood dishes of the highest quality from "La Costa Grande." Casa Morelos represents a new style of dining specializing in fine Mexican seafood.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:30am-11:30pm

Chili Beans Restaurante Mexicano
Deborah, also owner of Mamma Norma & Deborah, owner of Chili Beans serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diners can taste regular American and Canadian breakfasts, as well as Mexican breakfasts. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes such as chiles rellenos, enchiladas, chicken mole, flank steak tampiquena and fresh fish veracruzana.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:30am-11:00pm

Christine
This glitzy streetside dance club is famous for its midnight light show, which features classical music played on a mega sound system. A semicircle of tables in tiers overlooks the dance floor. No sneakers, flip-flops or shorts are allowed and reservations are recommended during high season.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00pm-3:00am

Deborah's Chili Beans
Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes like chiles rellenos, enchiladas, chicken mole, steak tampiqueña or fresh fish Veracruzana. Deborah's secret recipes for mango shrimp, poblano chicken and lobster al ajillo are real palate pleasers. Too daring? Then opt for chicken, beef or shrimp fajitas. Their Aztec version is served with homemade corn tortillas! Their tasty grilled burgers with fries will make you feel right at home. Don't leave without trying Chili Beans' signature dish: an "irresist-a-bowl" homemade ground beef chili. Don't want it in a bowl with garlic toast? Ask for it on a hot dog or in the very popular Maxinachos.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:30am-11:00pm

El Galeon
Captain Alejandro Madrigal-Briz has prepared his own recipes at El Galeon by the sea since 1993. Excellent cuisine, fine service and a real beautiful wooden boat are three characteristics that have created the good reputation of the restaurant. Serving fine meats, poultry and pasta dishes in addition to the many seafood specialties, including Lobster Tails, Mussels Galeon and Tuna Steak make a dining experience a dream come true.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00am-12:00am

El Pirata Restaurant
Enjoy the delights from the sea at this beach front restaurant and the fine quality and service of their crew!

Elvira's Restaurante-Bar-Grill
With fine Mexican cooking and an excellent location on La Ropa Beach, prepared to be dazzled!

IL Mare Ristorante
This cozy and romantic restaurant is perched on a cliff at "La Madera" beach overlooking the beautiful waters and beaches of Zihuatanejo Bay and conveniently located just a 15 minute ride from Ixtapa and easy walking distance to downtown Zihuatanejo.

Kau-Kan Restaurant
Touted as having "The best food in town," by Bon Appétit magazine, Kau-Kan serves both lunch and dinner. Chef and owner Ricardo Rodriguez and his staff guarantee impeccable service and an exquisite dining experience!

La Casa Que Canta
This restaurant is located at the La Casa Que Canta hotel. All menus are changed seasonally according market availability.

La Escollera Restaurant
A paradise view, excellent service, and the best international cuisine is what Restaurant La Escollera offers!

La Perla Restaurant
Come see why La Perla is Zihuatanejo's most recommended beachfront restaurant. Spend the day under their palapas on the beach enjoying the natural beauty of Zihuatanejo Bay.

Mamma Norma & Deborah
Mamma Norma and Deborah's menu features a large selection of dishes ranging from basic meat and potatoes to vegetarian fare, including many Mexican and seafood specialties as well as delicious pastas. Two of their signature dishes are spinach salad and orange chipotle shrimp or chicken.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-11:00pm

Nueva Zelanda
This Mexican-American open-air diner is a favorite breakfast and lunch spot with sidewalk seating. Nueva Zenada serves rich cappuccinos sprinkled with cinnamon, fresh fruit licuados (milkshakes) and pancakes served with real maple syrup. The longtime favorites are the tortas and enchiladas.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-10:00pm

Paty's MariMar
Paty's is a romantic restaurant at La Ropa Beach where you can enjoy the most delicious cuisine. At Paty's you can choose between digging your feet in the sand while you enjoy the most delicious seafood in town, or sitting at the bar and enjoying the beach breeze with a nice chilled brew.

Restaurant Coconuts
Restaurant Coconuts opened its doors for the first time in 1979 after successfully restoring Zihuatanejo's oldest building. Much of the timber in the bar area is original and the site has seen some amazing transformations throughout its 150 year life time.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:30am-11:00pm

Ruben's
The choices are easy here -- diners can order either a big, juicy burger made from top sirloin grilled over mesquite, or a foil-wrapped packet of baked potatoes, chayote, zucchini, or sweet corn. Ice cream, beer, and soda round out the menu, which is posted on the wall by the kitchen. It is kind of a do-it-yourself place: Patrons snare a waitress and order, grab their own drinks from the cooler, and tally their own tabs. Still, because of the ever-present crowds, it can be a slow process.

Senor Frog's Ixtapa
Yes, the frog is even in Ixtapa. Never heard of it? Well, it's a smaller fishing village north of Acapulco. But forget about to Ixtapa to fish; you want to come for the party. If it's fun you're after, Senor Frog's is the place to be. ixtapa is actually a modern world-class resort that was created from the ground up beginning in 1968. "The Frog" considers themselves the resort town's "main attraction, at least to those who like a good time."
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 6:00pm-3:00am