 In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
you will have a choice of more than 200 restaurants offering many specialties.
From typical and inexpensive breakfasts and
lunches to the very sophisticated, romantic and unforgettable candlelight dinners.
We are sure that you will find many informal and formals restaurants just
right for your taste and likening.
 For the budget minded, you can take advantage of breakfasts from US$2.00 and lunches
from US$3.00 and up in Zihuatanejo;
they are usually advertised as MENU TURISTICO (Tourist Menu).
Many seashore
restaurants with a variety of menus and great snacks are located in Zihuatanejo
bay, ready for you to have a quick bite or a relaxing full meal along with
your favorite drink. |
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In Ixtapa most
restaurants are in the shopping centers areas or in hotels along the beach (from reasonable to expensive prices).
If you'll like to eat where many of the locals
do, try the Mercado Municipal Loncherias or
Fondas (at farmer's
market) or
the Comida Corrida (set menu) restaurants that we have in Zihuatanejo.
Be aware that these type of restaurants will serve you a very
Mexican dish and usually very spicy, but also very cheap.
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After a gorgeous sunset (just like a post card
picture), enjoy a well-deserved drink cocktail on one of our charming bars and then a
gastronomically treat in any one of the cozy and romantic local restaurants. |
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Some specialties of the region are: Fish and Shrimp Tacos,
Ceviche Cocktail
and the famous Zihuatanejo Tiritas (thin fish
strips marinated in lemon with red onions and some sliced hot peppers; you should try
them as an entree!... you can put the peppers aside). |
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Other favorites are
Lobster, delicious Zihuatanejo Red Clams,
Oysters (all in season);
Octopus, plate-size Red
Snappers and the "Seafood Plate
Special" (offered
in some restaurants as a specialty of the house, normally for a minimum of 2
persons and usually has a little bit of everything... except the
kitchen sink). |
Many other exotic and very fresh
dishes awaits to please your eyes and taste. Mmmhhh...
yumi-yumi...
Tipping in restaurants is suggested to be 10% to 15% of the total
bill, depending of the service rendered but first check if it is not already
included (look for the word SERVICIO or PROPINA in your bill). If the
restaurant includes the service (tip) on the bill it should also be stated
in the menu so you'll know in advance.
You
will find a great variety of seafood restaurants. Also with specialties of Mexican and Guerrero's foods, Continental
dishes, French cuisine, Italian pastas, exotic Japanese and Chinese
plates, Tender juicy steaks and even of home-made style pizzas,
charcoal broiled hamburgers with fries and the famous Tortas
(Sandwiches) with the very special and delicious Mexican flavor. |
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Dinners from US$5.00 to US$???, depending of
restaurant type, location, specialty, etc.: Most good dinners between US$8.00 and US$15.00
in Zihuatanejo and from US$12.00 and up in Ixtapa
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Many restaurants have more than one type of cuisine, so even
though they may be listed under their main specialty, their menus can be very broad in
tastes (Seafood, Beef, Poultry, etc).
In Mexico you need to request your check. It is
considered inappropriate for a waiter to present the bill if it has not
been asked for.
All
prices in menus should have the 15% I.V.A. (Value Added Tax) included.
As seen on the kitchen counter of a restaurant-disco in Ixtapa...
If you'll like to find out more about Mexican
Cuisine, we suggest a visit to
La
Cocina Mexicana with history, lots of recipes, etc.; in English.
(Courtesy: University of Guadalajara; A new window will open)
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