Paraiso Escondido Is by far my favorite spot on Ixtapa Island. The beach and view is amazing…read more Awesome snorkeling and always calm. Amazing views, The food is fresh and delicious ... woodfired grilled fish paired with a perfect margarita. Consistently my favorite place when I visit!

We've been coming to Isla Ixtapa for almost 20 years now, and this is our go-to place. Pepe is the…read moreowner, Tina is our usual waitress. It's at the end of Playa Baradero ("Boatyard Beach," as it is the beach where the boats anchor) and they also have tables on the other side of the island, on Playa Coral, where the snorkeling is. Plus, Maria and her husband Esidro run the massage tent there (on the Playa Coral side), and they are very well trained in the art of massage (unlike a lot of the massage tents in the area). Our favorite is fish filleted and barbequed whole; they will bring today's selection by your table. We also like the garlic shrimp and the octopus. My only complain is that they don't have dark beer (few places on the island do), but they are OK with you bringing in outside beverages, and I sometimes bring my dark beer.

The new management have ruined the vibe of this place and what it used be. They serve very small…read moremargaritas compared to the past and to top it all off they serve them in plastic 8 oz glasses. Very disappointing as of been coming to this place for years!

Very delicious restaurant, great service. Visited while on vacation. Ordered the beef fajitas,…read moregarlic shrimp, and two margaritas (strawberry and mango). All delicious 10/10

Great place to have a Tropical drink and some food to watch the Sunset!! Great atmosphere and Great…read moreFriendly Staff!! Check out the Pictures!!

This place is an amazing jewel! Everything about it is great! The best sunset views, incredible…read moredecor, the perfect combination of chill and festive vibe, drinks that are so delicious and creative, the food rocks and the owners are the best people you could ever meet! It's a must do in Troncones

We always schedule one sunset dinner at El Faro when staying at the Pacifica Resort in Ixtapa. I…read morebelieve they do serve breakfast, but their sunset dinners are the best (IMHO) as the sun sets right over the bay, and because El Faro is located at the highest area of the resort, the views are spectacular. During the winter season, you may even see whales! The menu does rotate, and they specialize in local fish options. Do check out their salads. The grilled watermelon salad was delicious. They have a full bar, but we noted that it's best to keep your order uncomplicated. Service is excellent, and they will accommodate special requests. Reservations are recommended, but we have never had an issue as walk ins.

We enjoyed breakfast here this morning! Since the whales…read moreare in the bay playing, it was a perfect place for breakfast! If you want the best view in Ixtapa, eat here for any meal! The food is always amazing! The service is top notch! Looking forward to our sunset dinner! Most sincerely, Dayla

Lalo has been in the restaurant business in Ixtapa for years. His new restaurant is now in the old…read moreLobster House location on the second floor across from the Sunscape Dorado Pacifica hotel. The staff was great, and the food wonderful. I had the Lalo's Shrimp prepared at the table, and my wife had Fettuccine. Both were excellent. We have had the fish we caught on our day's fishing trip prepared by Lalo in the past with wonderful results. Give them a try!

My husband found Angustina Mescal & Cocina online. He checked with the hotel Concierges who highly…read morerecommended it. Since we are celebrating 30 year anniversary, we wanted something special. Located on the Promenade near the fishing boats. It was authentic, and service was friendly and prompt. Our starter was Guacamole with thinly sliced and fried plantains, with crumbles Mexican cheese on top. A green spicy salsa, and one that I thought was sundried tomatoes but was charred plantain and chilis, which was sweet and amazing. It was delicious. Another appetizer was tuna (catch of the day) tartar. Fantastic. The main dish was catch of the day. Mine was charred Red Snapper with chili's and corn garnish. It was so good, I even ate some of the skin. The fish was cooked perfectly, moist, melted in your mouth. My husband had Seared Tuna, he said was the best ever. We are foodies from San Francisco, California and felt this dish would be in the Michelin Star category. We forgot to take pictures of the food, but now that the book is finished. Go there, see for yourself. Hopefully, you'll also have a fantastic experience.

Tuesday's Pork Chamorro deeply flavored with multiple herbs and spices. Outstanding Mezcalina…read moreJamaica. Warm, simple ambient light with low music suitable for dining at that hour. Agreeably earnest service.

In my life I have tried many tacos. I have loved many for their complexity and awesome flavors…read more But, nothing ever comes close to these bad boys. Elvira makes these for customers every night in petatlan. They are a hidden gem in this little town. If you are ever in Petatlan, Guerrero, or if you are a big taco fan, these should definitely be on your bucket list.

The good: The stunning location and ambiance cannot be beat. The walk down through the beautiful Le…read moreCasa Que Canta was a treat as well. The service was excellent as well. It was very hot while we dined and there was no breeze. A fan would have been wonderful! The bad: You choose 2 or 3 courses for $1300 or $1500MXN. At this price, you expect really exceptional food. This just wasn't the case for us. I ordered the steak, which came with a green sauce and potatoes. The potatoes were delicious. The filet was more like a sirloin but was more tough than a sirloin. It was very disappointing, but more than that, when the server asked how everything was, he seemed as if he already knew the steak was tough. I ended up getting the coconut shrimp (4) instead. They were served on a bed of cooked and spiced apples along with a salad rolled up in thinly sliced jicama similar to a sushi roll. The second course I ordered was dessert. The pictures don't do the presentation justice because it is so dark, but the food is beautiful. Paying this much for coconut shrimp and dessert (basically a molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream) really left me feeling very disappointed. Would not recommend nor return.

Between the land and the sea is where you want to be…read more... This gorgeous sea side space is tucked away inside the beautiful romantic La casa que canta . This outdoor restaurant gives you all the romantic dreamy vibes. We enjoyed so many of their dishes. I only regret, not paying more attention to what it is that we had. The octopus was delicious and we managed to order all four of their desserts are such a beautiful, quaint setting.

Great, clean place with lots of good choices for food... and they have an extensive spirits menu…read morewith lots of options. It was only bar in town I could find Crown Royal.

Awful service overpriced place for Gringos ! Don't be…read morefooled! Rude waiter asked for a glass for a canned beer and he slammed it down and did not offer to pour it for my wife! Asked for a fan and was not given on? He said yes? Tables are for children very low seats! I'm not impressed

Very yacht club feel and wonderful ambiance. Service and food very good!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

We were in Ixtapa for a 8 day vacation. On our 6th day we decided we wanted to stay close to the…read moreCondo we were staying at (Bayview Grand Marina). We had researched the area on our Mapquest and found El Galeon. We went to their website ( which brought us to YELP) where we found they were rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. (The lone "2/3" star came from someone who stated that she had lasagna which was cold but the service fixed the issue after what she felt was a long time) All the other ratings were 5/5 star with many mentions of Francisco who was their waiter.( more of Francisco later). The walk was a 6 min walk from our condo, so we decided we would make El Galeon our evening dining experience. We approached the entrance just off the Mariana where we were met by none other than Francisco himself. He greeted us with smiles and in a very polite and friendly voice he asked if we had made reservations ( we had not) he took us to a very nice table where my wife and I sat comfortably awaiting menus. I made mention to Francisco as to the reviews that brought us to El Galeon with many making mention specifically to him and his great service. He was surprised in hearing people had mentioned him directly and was appreciative.. he lived up to the reviews, the food was amazing (we had shrimp cocktail to start, margaritas and wine to quench our thirst and for the main entrees my wife had pomodoro and I had fettuccini Alfredo.) large portions served with garlic toast. DELICIOUS! Highly recommend!