Ixtapa Nightclubs & Bars

Carlos 'N' Charlie's
Blvd. Ixtapa
Phone: 755/553-0085
Next to the Best Western Posada Real, Carlos 'n' Charlie's has late-night dancing on a platform by the beach.

Christine
Krystal Ixtapa Hotel, Blvd.
Phone: 755/553-0333
Christine, the town's most popular (and most expensive) disco, has varied music and high-tech light shows.

El Infierno Y La Gloria
La Puerta shopping center, Blvd. Ixtapa
Phone: 755/553-0304
El Infierno y la Gloria serves decent food but is better known as the place to stop for a drink, either in the intimate cantina (with karaoke some nights) or in the restaurant, where TVs bolted high on the walls are a constant diversion.

El Faro
Piano Bar on top of the Lighthouse, Marina Ixtapa. Phone: 553-2090
After Hours Martini Bar, opens at Midnight behind Rafaello's with DJ, Progressive Music and Fun.

Lobby Bar
Las Brisas Ixtapa Hotel, Playa Vista Hermosa
Phone: 755/553-2121
Tops for sunset viewing (with live music in high season) is the beachfront Lobby Bar.

Los Mandiles
Upstairs Disco, Multilevel, Videos.

Millennium
Upscale high tech Disco on Paseo de la Garza #1 in the Water Park. Rock, Pop, House and Techno.

Senor Frog's
La Puerta shopping center, Blvd. Ixtapa
Phone: 755/553-0692
Señor Frog's, across from the Riviera Beach Resort, is the place to go for tequila shots and dancing.

Sanka Bar
Live Music Nightly in the Lobby of the Hotel Barcelo.

Zen
Lounge Bar. Acid Jazz, house, Drum+Bass, Ambient. Next to the Radisson Hotel.

Zihua Nightclubs & Bars

Most nightspots are in
the downtown area
and easy to find.

Antillano
Live music and Dancing
Located on Agustin Ramirez

Bandidos
Calle Pedro Ascencio 2,
Phone: 755/553-8072
There's live piano music nightly at Bandidos, which serves drinks, snacks, and full meals at the interior bar and outdoor patio, and usually offers more live music after 9.

Canto de las Sirenas
Live music starts at 10:00 pm, on the highway, next door to the main bus station.

Casa Bahia
Restaurant featuring Claude on Guitar evenings. Romantic, overlooking the bay.
Phone: 554-8666

Coconuts
Nice bar featuring sports on TV. Good Margaritas
Phone: 554-2518

The Corner Bar
Cozy Little Bar
Corner of Nicolas Bravo and Vicente Guerrero.
D'Latino
Disco. Corner of Nicolas Bravo and Vicente Guerrero.
Phone: 554-2230

JJ's Grill
Sports Bar and Grill on Vicente Guerrero

Jungle Bar
Corner of Pedro Ascencio and Agustin Ramirez.

La Perla
Sports bar on Playa la Ropa

Pacolo -
Popular Bar with Occasional Live music and Backgammon/Domino tournaments.

Paul's El Mascarero Piano Bar
Live Music and dancing
Phone: 554-2188

Rick's Bar
Av. Cuauhtemoc #5
Phone: 554-2535
Enjoy the best Margaritas and the coldest BEER in Zihua! Rick also has the finest cocktail menu in town.
Bar Menu featuring Rick's own secret recipe Black Bean Chili!

Splash
On Vicente Guerrero

Tequila Town
Disco and Karaoke on Cuauhtemoc #4

Ventaneado
Disco and Karaoke above Pharmacy on Vicente Guerrero and Nicolas Bravo.

Zoo
On Pedro Ascencio

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo is casual by day but can be dressy by night, depending upon where you go. Women wear light or gauzy skirts or dressy pants in the evenings. Men stick to cool shirts or the ever-popular tropical guayabera (a pleated or embroderied cotton shirt worn untucked). Jackets and ties are never required in restaurants, but some of the high-end establishments have dress codes that exclude dressing in shorts and sandals.

Most restaurants take advantage of the fresh seafood caught in the area, no matter what type of cuisine they specialize in. You will find everything from open air seaside stands to elegant candlelight dining.

Restaurants in Ixtapa

• Beccofino - Indoor and outdoor Italian style dining by the marina. Good dishes are the usually red snapper or mahimahi fillet with a yummy sauce or chicken cacciatore. Moderately expensive. Reservations recommended. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Amex, MasterCard, Visa accepted. Plaza Marina in Ixtapa, Phone: 755/553-1770.
  
• Bogarts: Serves good continental fare in nice, romantic Arabian Nights setting with good abiance. Lovely chicken breast stuffed with lobster. Expensive. Open daily for dinner only. Reservations required. Krystal Ixtapa, Blvd. in Ixtapa, Phone: 755/553-0333 Ext. 47
  
• Bucaneros: Continental cuisine beautifully prepared and served Open for dinner only, 8 p.m. to midnight. Expensive. Blvd. Ixtapa. Bucanero's. Marina Ixtapa. Phone: 755-553-0916.
  
• Cactus: Near Galerias shopping center, on the boulevard. Open-air sidewalk cafe featuring fine Mexican cuisine. Try the succulent fresh tana steak with green pepper sauce. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  
• Casa Morelos: Small contina style restaurant serving good Mexican fare. A favorite here is the shrimp stuffed rellenos and fajitas. Moderately Priced.Open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. MasterCard, Visa. La Puerta shopping center, Blvd. Ixtapa, Phone: 755/553-0578
  
• El Faro: Club Pacifica, on a hill overlooking Ixtapa. International cuisine and Mexican specialities served in a lovely open-air setting with a magnificent view. Piano music in the evenings. Open 6 to 11 p.m. Tel. 755-553-1027, ext. 124.
  At the Pacifica Villas and Hotel Resort.
  
• El Galeón: You can eat tasty seafood on the terrace or in a reproduction galleon right on the water. The fresh tuna steak is outstanding, as are the pastas; upscale Mexican and international fare are also available. The signature dish is pollo galleón, medallions of chicken breast stuffed with lobster and bathed in a three-cheese sauce, served with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Moderately priced. Marina Ixtapa, American Express, Visa and MasterCard. Phone: 755/553-2150
• El Toko Tucan: Dine amidst parrots and tucans, wonderful breakfasts, with bagels, whole wheat pancakes and natural fruit drinks. Lunch and dinner menus offer well-prepared dishes, old-fashioned cocktails, reasonable prices. Los Patios Shopping Center. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  
• Golden Cookie Shop: good home cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. German bakery with luscious baked goods. Excellent Coffee! Large sandwiches on fresh soft bread come with a choice of sliced meats. Chicken curry is among the other specialty items. Moderately Priced.No Credit Cards. Daily 8am-3pm, Location Los Patios Center; walk to the rear of the shopping center as you face Mac's Prime Rib; walk up the stairs, turn left, and you'll see the restaurant on your right, Ixtapa. Phone 755/553-0310
• La Fonda: Sheraton hotel. Gourmet Mexican cuisine in a lovely ambiance. Open only evenings, 7 p.m. to midnight. Closed Wednesday. Phone: 755-553-1858.
  
• Nueva Zelanda: open all day, this sparkling little coffee shop is best known for its tasty breakfasts. This branch opened after the success of the original eatery in downtown Zihuatanejo. Both kitchens have fresh fruit juices and salads as well as a variety of tortas (sandwiches on large, crusty rolls). Reservations not accepted. No credit cards. Inexpensive. Los Patios shopping center, behind bandstand, Ixtapa, Phone: 755/553-0632.
  
• Portofino: Westin Ixtapa hotel. An intimate restaurant with lovely decor and excellent gourmet Italian cuisine. Dinner only, and well worth a visit. Reservations recommended. Phone: 755-553-2121.
  
• Raffaello: A nice selection of tasty Italian specialties and pizzas in a Mediterranean-style setting. This is a popular restaurant chain is based in Mexico City. Phone: 755/553-0092. Paseo de Ixtapa 6, near the Galerias shopping center.
• Ruben's: Consistantly good - charcoal-grilled sirloin burgers, french fries, deep-fried zucchini, and baked potatoes for those who want American cuisine. $ No credit cards. Centro Comercial Flamboyant, next to Bancomer bank, Ixtapa,
  Phone: 755/553-0055
  
• Senor Itto: Across from Plaza Ixtapa, on the boulevard. A new member of Anderson's group, with the friendly service and fun atmosphere that characterize all their restaurants. The twist here is that the menu is strictly Japanese: tempura, sushi, yakimeshi and teppanyaki and other favorites are prepared at your table in the traditional Japanese manner. Open 5 p.m. to midnight. Phone: 755/553-0692.
  
• Villa de la Selva: Cliff side terrace dining in the beautiful former home of Mexican President Luis Echeverra serving international cuisine. Open daily for dinner only. Reservations recommended. Expensive. Most major credit cards. Paso de la Roca, Ixtapa. Phone 553-0362.

Restaurants in Zihuatanejo

• Bananas: Fun atmosphere; Mexican and seafood menu. Inexpensive Mexican breakfast and lunch on Nicolas Bravo #9, Behind Bancomer
  
• Canaima: International dining on the beach. Andador & Cinco de Mayo on the beach at the embarcadero. This is the traditional spot for sea-food, and it's very popular with locals and tourists. Open 1 to 11 p.m. Phone: (755) 554-2003.
  
• Casa Elvira: Consistantly good seafood and Mexican cuisine. The shrimp are fantastic here. The restaurant is open for breakfast December through Easter. MasterCard, Visa. Moderately Priced. Paseo del Pescador 32, Zihuatanejo, Phone: 755/554-2061
• Casa Puntarenas: A very modest and rustic setting, but don't let that put you off. They serve the best fried whole fish served with toasted bolillos (crusty white-bread mini-loaves), sliced tomatoes, onions, and avocado. Also renowned for chile rellenos, mild and stuffed with plenty of cheese; the meat dishes are less flavorful. Although it may appear a little too rustic, it is very clean, and the food is known for its freshness. Inexpensive. Daily 6:30-9pm. Location Calle Noria, Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas, Zihuatanejo, No phone. No credit cards accepted.
• Casa Vieja: Love this place. Great little Mexican restaurant with terrific Mexican cuisine and daily specials. Don't pass on the cheese stuffed jalapeños. Outdoor patio dining. On the road to Playa la Ropa at the end of Playa Madera, Zihuatanejo. Open 4 to 11 p.m. Daily.
  
• Coconuts: Garden setting with great seafood, pate, salads, and soups (closed Sept.). Wonderful Continental Food! It has become one of Zihuatanejo's top restaurants. Try the roast pork loin or coconut shrimp and flaming desserts. Moderately Priced. Paseo Agustin Ramirez. Most Major Credit Cards. Phone: 755/554-2518
• Garrobo's: Serves wonderful seafood, but the paella is the star of the show. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Moderately Priced. Most major credit cards. Juan N. Alvarez 52, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-2977.
• JJ's Grill: The place to go if you are salavating for an American burger. Sports bar specializing in beef, burgers and steaks. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Moderately Priced. Most major credit cards. Vicente Guerrero 6, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-5370.
• JJ's Lobster and Shrimp: Scrumptious lobster bisque and garlic shrimp. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inexpensive. Most major credit cards. On Boulevard Ixtapa across from the Riviera Beach Resort, Ixtapa. Phone 553-2494.
• Kau-Kan: Romantic cliff side setting serving devine seafood cuisine. The grilled mahimahi under a sweet, spicy pineapple sauce, shrimp-stuffed potatoes and the lobster with fresh basil and a garlic sauce are legendary. Beautiful view of the Bay. Reservations are advised. Expensive but well worth it. American Express, MasterCard, Visa. Closed 2 weeks in Sept. No lunch. Carretera Escénica, Lote 7 en route to Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Phone: 755/554-8446
  
• El Burro Borracho - Try this one out when you explore the Troncones Beach. Wonderful fresh seafood, both American and Mexican favorites. Drive north 9 mi/14 km on Highway 200, then left at the Burro Borracho sign. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Moderately Priced. No credit cards. Phone 553-2834.
• El Manglar: Internation food with exceptional fresh seafood served in an open air restaurant thatch roof setting. One of the best small inexpensive restaurants in Zihu. Presentation and cuisine is exceptional. Must have a little balance though - you walk across a plank over crocodiles to get there. Located on La Ropa, by the spot where the water runs down into the bay. Hotel Zone, Premiere hotel, Telephone: (523) 222-3737Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
  
• El Patio: Hacienda-style garden setting. A varied menu offers such specialties as ground beef lasagna in white sauce or seafood linguini, and their unique baguette sandwich stuffed with roast beef, cheese and grilled vegetables. 5 de mayo 3 at Alvarez, Phone: (527) 554-3019. Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  
• Nueva Zelanda: Fresh fruit drinks, Mexican sandwiches, salads and healthy breakfasts. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inexpensive. No credit cards. Calle Cuauhtemoc 23, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-2340.
• La Bocana: family restaurant popular with locals; reasonable prices and frequented by Mariachi musicians.
• La Casa Que Canta: Spectacular view, on the side of a cliff above Playa la Ropa with fine continental and Mexican cuisine. Open daily for dinner only. Reservations required. Expensive. Most major credit cards. On Camino Escenico, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-7030.
  
• La Perla: Delicious fresh seafood served in an open-air setting on the beach in under a huge palapa. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$. Most major credit cards. Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-2700.
  
• La Sirena Gorda: Good seafood & fish tacos and octopus kebab served with homemade tortillas in a casual open-air setting. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Inexpensive to Moderately Priced. Most major credit cards. Paseo del Pescador 90, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-2687.
  
• Pauls: Wonderfully prepared Continental cuisine. Try the fresh artichoke or escargot appetizer or the lentil soup; follow it with quail, pork chops, or poached mahimahi served with a dill sauce. There's also a sushi bar that's popular for takeout or dine-in. Moderately Priced. MasterCard, Visa. Closed May. No lunch. Zihuatanejo, Phone: 755/554-6528
• Puesta del Sol: Delicious International Menu, Perfect in Every Way. Leave room for the flaming desserts. Bar, Cliffside Bay View.
  
• Rossy: Unassuming little beachfront restaurant that specializes in Mexican seafood served on roof terrace or on the sand. Wonderful grilled crayfish, lobster, fish fillet, shrimp, red snapper seasoned with herbs. Moderately Priced. MasterCard and Visa. South end of Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Phone: 755/554-4004
  
• Tamales y Atoles Any: Specializes in a delectable variety of tamales and delicious Mexican posole. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Moderately Priced. Most major credit cards. Ejido 15, Zihuatanejo - corner Ejido & Vicente Guerrero. Phone 554-7373.
  
• Villa del Sol Restaurant: Features only the finest local and continental dishes. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations required. Expensive. Most major credit cards. In the Hotel Villa del Sol, Playa la Ropa, Zihuatanejo. Phone 554-2239.
  
  Restaurants in Troncones

• La Gaviota: Great for fresh fish (don't arrive before two or the fish won't be there yet.) Homemade tortillas to die for and salsas are fantastic. Local enjoy the place. Try pulpo a la diabla (octopus in the sauce of the devil). Truly succulent. Or if you want something a little less adventurous, try the shimp al a diabla. Both served with rice, black beans and homemade tortillas.Take a left at the beach and look for the sign, it is very close to the intersection.

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