Toro del Mar

Top choice in Troncones


On the southern end of Playa Majahua, Johny and his wife dish up some mighty fine fresh fish and seafood at this rustic oceanfront restaurant in a small fishing village. Try the grilled snapper or coconut shrimp plated with fried plantain, rice and veggies, or down a cold Tecate while watching dive-bombing pelicans.


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