It was a treat to get to eat at Karen's. The food was excellent. The food at our resort (Iberostar)…read morewas subpar all week. I ordered the chicken verde enchiladas. The chicken inside my enchilada wasn't dry and overcooked. At first I was disappointed when I saw that it was in a red sauce inside the enchiladas. I had asked for green enchiladas so I expected the green sauce to be on the inside as well. I don't care for the red sauce so I never order red enchiladas. But...when I took a bite I immediately shut my mouth and just enjoyed the flavors that were dancing on my tongue. There were no complaints here. My strawberry margaritas were delish and refreshing as well. Our waitress was very nice but she was spread too thin trying to cover all the tables that were outside. It took her quite a bit of time to bring condiments and other items we asked for so we could eat. I asked one of the guys a couple of times who walked by opening umbrellas and collecting drinks. He was a really nice young guy who seemed to be in the right spot at the right time. Get ready to be bombarded by cute children trying to sell you trinkets and as cute as they are don't be fooled. They drive a hard bargain and will barter you into the sand. Oh! And, don't be surprised if a random dog walks past your table. The outside tables are on the sand and there are ropes that set up a boarder so dogs and anything else can just wander on in. Luckily the dog was laid back and not interested in socializing or oddly enough, food. He left as quickly as he came. If you are in Bucerías, Mexico or passing through to get to Puerto Vallarta or Playa Mita, or Punta Mita definitely go to Karen's. Even if you're not passing through make it a place to venture out and eat. We purposely caught an Uber to go eat there and do a little shopping. Oh and Uber's are cheaper in Mexico than the taxi. The taxi charges double. Enjoy!!

Came here during a taco tour and was able to try their delicious Mahi mahi taco. Generous portion…read moreof fish that was cooked perfectly! Thinly breaded, flaky and soft on the inside. The chipotle mayo and cabbage slaw were perfect compliments along with their salsa. The restaurant is open to the beach with perfect views of the ocean and awesome summer vibes.

Every time I'm in Mexico, this is the restaurant I come back to. I pretty much order the exact same…read moreentrée every visit -- bacon-wrapped shrimp smothered in Alfredo sauce -- and somehow it's just as good every single time. Absolute comfort food done right. My friend ordered the sea bass special of the day, and it was an amazing piece of fish executed perfectly. Fresh, flavorful, and cooked beautifully. Portions were huge... so much food that even Coco got a little sample. I've been around, and honestly, if this place were in Scottsdale, it would be packed every night and charging double the price. Incredible value, amazing staff, and consistently great food. One of my favorite spots in Mexico without question.

Always Amazing food with a great wait staff! The chef is so creative with every plate- it becomes…read morea work of art.

Probably the best restaurant I've ever been to. Everything was delicious!!!!! The mussels were…read moreprobably my favorite. They were soaking in a lemon broth. Sooooo yummy!! Village salad was so good. Salmon, chicken, lamb chops- all very tasty. Dessert was key lime pie with chocolate crust- unreal!!! Sangria and hot chocolate were both great. Indoor area was so cute with artwork and cute pottery for sale. Outside area was beautiful filled with greenery and beautiful cobblestone. Service was amazing! Our server was wonderful. We will definitely come back here every year.

My friend recommended Sandrina's…read more The ambiance is wonderful and festive. The place has a following, so I don't feel bad about giving this review for only three stars (I'm an easy grader). I enjoyed the vibe, and the service was good. The crowd is 60+. Mostly expats. I was underwhelmed and honestly, disappointed by the food, unfortunately. I had very high expectations, given the recommendation. The fare is midwestern US with attempts toward flavor. Believe me I know what I'm talking about because I grew up in a food desert in the American Midwest. It's not Mediterranean. The meats are all undercooked (although they warn you) with liberal use of butter, salt, and cheese throughout. This is like an Olive Garden. I enjoyed my dinner with friends, but won't return unless it's to the cute store.

What an amazing little quick stop. The sounds of the birds, seems to be of all ages from little…read moreparrots all the way to the larger ones (must've been a foot and a half from head to bottom of the tail). The staff even brought one of the small birds and put them on my arm and he just sat there for 5 to 10 minutes. Talking to singing in my ear. We had a few drinks here, including one tamarind Margarita and a few beers. I did have a Cantario (spelling) here as well. Staff were very friendly and very attentive. I know it's a touristy area, but still very timely services

The service here is amazing. The owner, Miguel Angel has owned this place for 29 years and he's…read morevery proud, as he should be. They have live music, the guy we saw plays guitar and sings great. I started off with a piña margarita. I ordered the piña mariscos ( in the molcajete part of the menu). Everything was delicious. When we come back to Bucerias this will be a for sure second visit.

Very relaxing and great service. Super clean, restaurant and bathroom. We had drinks, appetizers…read moreand desert. All three were great. And came out fast.

Lovely reclaimed space on Lázaro Cárdenas. It looks like it would be a little wine bar but it is…read moreactually a French style creperie. French music throughout the space on the patio and indoors, and the menu has choices of sweet or savory crepes, & as well, desserts. The staff is friendly and attentive without hovering; although I wish they had given us a little direction with items on the menu (perhaps some recommendations or popular choices?)... I had the Provençal and husband had the Mexican. Both were very tasty, but I preferred mine due to the fresh ingredients and attention to detail with lovely garnishes. It's a little pricey, but the atmosphere is chic and trendy and in my opinion worth a stop in for a late lunch or early dinner option.

Beautiful pastries! Great workers/owners! The place to go locally. Saving for special dinner.read more

Nice, friendly place in Bucerias. Ordered the Veggie Omelette for breakfast. It was good but needed…read moresome salt and pepper for seasoning. Also not sure about the sauce that came with it. Would have preferred a red salsa instead.

If you're heading to Fat Boy Seafood, go hungry and plan on going back -- we did!…read more This spot is right on the beach, which makes it such a fun, relaxed place to eat. We ended up dining here twice during our trip, once with our toes in the sand, and once inside when the wind picked up. Both experiences were great. The seafood is fresh, flavorful, and honestly priced so much better than what we'd pay back home. I ordered the whole filet of Red Snapper and asked them to add garlic, and wow, I'm so glad I did. The garlic soaked into that perfectly crispy skin and made every bite extra delicious. Crunchy, garlicky, fresh... it was simple but so good. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Great spot!

What an amazing experience. The ambience the sounds of the waves crashing and people laughing made…read morethis quick stop a great experience. From an order of shrimp, empanadas, two with cheese and two without cheese, and a few drinks it made the experience awesome. The staff were worn and friendly and often enjoyed a quick lap with us sitting ocean side on the sand.

January 25/2024: What a dish recovery!! My dish (Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms & Shrimp) was…read moreabsolutely, deliciously, fabulous! I had no appetizer but just went directly to the main & it was amazing. The meal ranked up there with the lemonade margarita's at 2 for one! The dish is definitely a do over.

Early dinner for my family. Service was excellent and food was even better! You can really tell…read morewhen culinary goes to the next level. We will be back!

Bucerias was quiet when we visited and this place looked super inviting. We were seated on the…read moreupper level and we enjoyed the open concept and view of the street. Food was good! Nachos were super tasty but we ordered the el pastor which was somewhat chewy. Seafood tostada was colorful, plentiful, and flavorful with a variety of garnishes.

From the owner: At Ka13 Cantina, we focus on a complete experience. In doing so, we want to highlight the…read morerelationship between the raw nature, produce and our cultural history. We craft a straight-forward yet progressive menu drawn from our culinary influences from the region, Mexico’s heritage. We transform fresh and locally-sourced produce into simple dishes that show the wonder of being in this Country.

Delicious seafood and great customer service. Definitely priced reasonably for the tourist but very…read moredelicious. The view is unbeatable and the cool breeze is amazing. The lobster was fresh and cooked to perfection. Not rubbery and Comes with delicious garlic butter and amazing pico de gallo.

Consistently great tasty food. We've tried other restaurants but nothing has compared to Dugarel's.read more