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FOOD & NIGHTLIFE
Dining
Restaurants range from simple beach eateries to deluxe establishments. Chefs, cooks and waiters are sincerely eager to please and take pride in the quality of their fare -- seafood is pre-eminent and meticulousy fresh. Regional seafood favorites include tiritas (fish strips), pescadillas (fish tacos), and a la talla (baked in foil).
Meals generally cost less in Zihuatanejo than Ixtapa. Even the most glamorous restaurants in either place cost considerably less than those in other resorts such as Acapulco or Puerto Vallarta. Dress is "Look-Good" casual even at night; men rarely wear jackets much less neckties, except maybe to the finest restaurants. Most restaurants accept you as you are considering it is a beach resort.Note: there are no U.S. fast-food franchises, however, excellent hamburgers, steaks and pizza can be found.
Many of the hotels in Ixtapa offer Mexican Fiesta nights with special buffets, entertainment such as folk dancing, singing and games. These events usually are held during the weekday evenings. Regardless of where you eat, tipping is the same as in most countries, between 10% and 15%, depending on service.
Nightlife
Ixtapa is the spot for nightlife. Most discos, clubs & larger bars can be found here, mainly in the hotel zone or in the marina area. Some of the larger resorts have their own discos. Zihuatanejo is much more quiet with most drinking establishments found in the local restaurants or hotels which close earlier than the lively nightspots in Ixtapa.
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REGIONAL
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 La Casa Cafe Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
 Fresh
Ground Organic Coffee/ Frothy Cappuccino's, Lattes &
Espresso
Menu a blend of both American and tasty Mexican Foods
Outdoor Tropical Patio
Located in La Madera colony
Zihuatanejo * Calle Adelita #7
Casa Morelos
Traditional Mexican & Seafood * Bar * Sports on TV
Plaza La Puerta, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 553-0578
Coconuts
Restaurant & Bar * Starlight Dining
Open for Lunch & Dinner
Agustin Ramirez #1, Zihua * Tel: (755) 554-2548
Frank's Bar & Grill
Mexican, International & Seafood Specialties
Great Atmosphere * Open: Daily 11am-Midnight
Plaza Ixpamar, Ixtapa
Garrobos
Mexican & Seafood * Restaurant & Bar
Alvarez #214, Zihua * Tel: (755) 554-5729 * Fax: (755) 554-6706
La Bocana
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Juan Alvarez #12, Zihua
La Sirena Gorda
Authentic Mexican Seafood * Smoked Fish
Paseo del Pescador #90, Zihua * Tel: (755) 554-2687
La Valentina
Traditional Mexican & Seafood (Lobster) * Giant Margaritas
Paseo Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 553-1190
Tamales y Atoles Any
Typical Mexican * Famous Tamales
Ejido & Vicente Guerrero, Zihua
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INTERNATIONAL
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Bay Club
Zihuatanejo's Only Fine Dining Restaurant
Fresh Seafood
International & Continental Cusine
Martini/Cigar Jazz Lounge
Playa La Ropa * Tel/Fax: (755) 554-4844
Bogart's
Casablanca-style Restaurant * Live Piano Music
Next to Hotel Krystal, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 553-0333
Bucanero's
International Cuisine * Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa * (755) 553-0916
Carlos 'n Charlies
Blvd. Ixtapa, Ixtapa
El Faro
International Cuisine * Breathtaking View * Bar Specials
Paseo de la Colina, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 553-1027
Frank's Bar & Grill
Mexican, International & Seafood Specialties
Great Atmosphere * Open: Daily 11am-Midnight
Plaza Ixpamar, Ixtapa
Golden Cookie
Los Patios Mall, Ixtapa
La Casa Que Canta
Zihuatanejo
Paul's
Swiss Cuisine * Restaurant & Piano Bar
Opens at 2pm * Closed Sundays
Benito Juarez, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (755) 554-6528
Ruben's 2000
Famous Char-broiled Hamburgers * Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Opens at 2pm * Closed Sundays
Plaza Flamboyant, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 553-0027
Señor Frogs
La Puerta Shopping Center, Ixtapa
Villa de la Selva
International Cuisine * Overlooking Ixtapa
Romantic Setting * Open from 6pm-1am
Paseo de la Roca, Lot D, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 3-0362
Villa del Sol
Villa del Sol Hotel, Zihua
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SEAFOOD
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 Bay Club
 Zihuatanejo's Only Fine Dining Restaurant
Fresh Seafood Daily
International & Continental Cusine
Martini/Cigar Jazz Lounge
Playa La Ropa * Tel/Fax: (755) 4-4844
Canaima
Andador & Cinco de Mayo, Zihuatanejo
Casa Bahia
Seafood, Steaks & Salad * Excellent Bay View * Bar
Private Dinghy Dock * Open Daily 12pm-12am
On Road to Puerto Mio Resort, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (7) 554-8666
Casa Elvira
Seafood Specialties * Dine on La Ropa Beach
La Ropa Beach, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (7) 554-2588
Casa Morelos
Mexican-style Seafood * Bar * Mexican Ambience
Plaza La Puerta, Ixtapa * Tel: (7) 553-0578
El Galeon
At the Marina, Ixtapa
El Patio
Mexican-style Seafood * Live Music in Season
Zihuatanejo * Tel: (755) 4-3019
Garrobos
Seafood & Mexican * Restaurant & Bar
Alvarez #214, Zihua * Tel: (7) 554-5729 * Fax: (7) 554-6706
Kau-Kan
Playa Madera, Zihuatanejo
La Cebolla Roja
At the Hotel Dorado Pacifico, Ixtapa
La Perla
Seafood on the Beach * Sports & Cigar Bar
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner * Open: 9am-10pm
Playa La Ropa, Zihua * Tel: (7) 554-2700 * Fax: (7) 554-5095
La Sirena Gorda
Authentic Mexican Seafood * Smoked Fish
Paseo del Pescador #90, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (7) 554-2687
La Valentina
Seafood (Lobster) & Traditional * Giant Margaritas
Paseo Ixtapa * Tel: (7) 553-1190
Mama Norma's
Seafood Specialties * Cocktail Bar
Plaza La Puerta, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 3-0274
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ASIAN
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Express Oriental Express
Stir Fry Style * Casual Ambiance * Lunch Specials
N. Bravo #55, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (7) 551-3403
La Casa del Dragon
Chinese Food * Closed Saturdays
Calle Cuauhtemoc #12, Zihuatanejo * Tel/Fax: (7) 554-3850
Señor-Itto
Sushi & Japanese Specialties
Blvd. Ixtapa, Ixtapa
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ITALIAN
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Beccofino
Mediterranean Atmosphere * Bar
Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Marina Ixtapa, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 3-1770 * Fax: (755) 3-2109
Emilio's Pizzas
Vicente Guerrero #5, Zihuatanejo
La Dolce Vita
Swiss-Italian Cuisine * Seafood
Indoor/Outdoor Dining * Oceanview
Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo
Portofino
At the Westin Brisas, Ixtapa
Raffaello
Good Pasta & Service
Blvd. Ixtapa #6, Ixtapa * Tel: (755) 3-0092
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NIGHTLIFE
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Bay Club
Zihuatanejo's Only Fine Dining Restaurant
Fresh Seafood Daily
International & Continental Cusine
Martini/Cigar Jazz Lounge
Playa La Ropa * Tel/Fax: (755) 4-4844
Carlos 'n Charlies
Blvd. Ixtapa, Ixtapa
Christine's Disco
Sophisticated Disco * Opens at 10:30pm
Next to Hotel Krystal, Ixtapa
D' Latino
Disco & Nightclub * DJ Music
Bravo & V. Guererro, Zihuatanejo * Tel: (7) 554-2230
Euforia Disco
At the Marina, Ixtapa
Señor Frogs
La Puerta Shopping Center, Ixtapa
Zeta Club
Live Music Nightly * Mon-Sat at 10pm, 11pm & 12am
Blvd. Ixtapa #8 * Tel: (7) 553-0457
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