Acapulco
Set in a tropical garden under a palapa (thatched roof), this inland seafood restaurant prepares dishes that put most of Acapulco's beachside eateries to…
Must-see restaurants in Acapulco
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Acapulco
This popular neighborhood taquería does two things, tacos and panuchos (tortillas stuffed with beans) filled or topped with cochinita pibil (spiced pork,…
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Acapulco
This homespun gem near the Estrella de Oro bus terminal is the place to go for Thursday pozole verde (green hominy stew). Founded on doña Tere’s patio in…
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Acapulco
Famous for its pescado almendrado (mahimahi baked in a creamy Parmesan sauce with almonds), Pipo's is best after 6pm when the restaurant opens its airy…
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Acapulco
Step into the air-conditioned chill of this high-class establishment and prepare yourself for some theatrics and fanfare, as the chefs cook seafood and…
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Acapulco
Thimble-sized family restaurant with an open kitchen and a very local vibe, serving generous Mexican breakfast (great chilaquiles!). As the day progresses…
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Acapulco
This thatch-roofed clifftop restaurant is one of Acapulco's – and Mexico's – finest; a happy marriage of stupendous sea and sunset views and Mexican-Thai…
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Acapulco
A long-time favorite of the carnivorously inclined, this local taquería chain has been around forever and it's still the pre- or post-clubbing stop for…
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Acapulco
This beloved and brightly decorated restaurant has some of the city’s finest traditional Mexican food, such as Oaxaca-style black mole (a dark and…
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Acapulco
Tucked down a side street off the Avenida Costera drag is this hopping seafood house with its intimate palm-leaf interior spilling out onto the sidewalk…
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Acapulco
This darkish, old-school eatery attracts people for its daily menu, which includes mole verde (green chili sauce dish) on Thursdays and Sundays. The set…
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Acapulco
This Acapulco mini-chain has been around since the '70s. Skip the ho-hum meat dishes and go for what these guys do best: shrimp al ajillo (with garlic…
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Acapulco
Just off the strip and a few paces from the beach, this thatch-roofed restaurant can nevertheless have a secluded vibe. It feels very authentic, with its…
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Acapulco
Step back in time and into a slice of traditional Mexican beach life, c 1950, at this venerable, unpretentious seafood palapa straddling the sands of…
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Acapulco
Still the spot for authentic tacos al pastor (spit-cooked marinated pork). The tacos are tiny but their fillings are tasty, plus this is one of the few…
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Acapulco
One of Acapulco’s most exclusive restaurants, Kookaburra is memorable for specialties including spaghetti with caviar or shrimp in tamarind mole sauce…
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Acapulco
The house specialty is the molcajate, a large basalt stone bowl overflowing with grilled meats and veggies, avocado slices and cheese. They also do beef…
