Must-see restaurants in Ixtapa

  • Lili Cipriani

    Ixtapa

    On main Playa Varadero, on Isla Ixtapa's north side, the pick of half a dozen waterfront restaurants serve mighty fine pescado a las brasas (grilled fish)…

  • Ruben's Hamburgers

    Ixtapa

    The succinct menu at Ruben's revolves around several key virtues: beef patties (or chicken, if you prefer), cooked to perfection and piled high with…

  • La Raiz de la Tierra

    Ixtapa

    A vegan cafe owned by Rodrigo Sánchez of the flamenco-metal guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela, this place also sells records and books and is an activities…

  • Nueva Zelanda Café

    Ixtapa

    Step back in time at this long-standing institution, where you can order a banana split or soursop smoothie with your shrimp taco and chicken fajitas. It…

  • Bistro Soleiado

    Ixtapa

    Opposite the Park Royal hotel, this open-fronted restaurant has an extensive international menu, but is especially recommended for its delicious seafood…

  • Deli'O

    Ixtapa

    One of a clutch of restaurant-bars in an accessible slice of beach between the two hotel zones (follow dolphinarium signs). This is the nicest with lower…

  • SF Shakers

    Ixtapa

    A touristy restaurant-bar serving up buckets of beer along with familiar North American and Mexican fare such as ribs, burgers and tacos.

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