Restaurant Recommendation

We are returning to Zihua for 9 days, early in December; we usually travel in Feb/Mar. Anyway, our favorite restaurant Coconut's is not opening until 12/18 and we leave on the 15th.

Any recommendations for similar (cost and attire (semi-casual)) restaurant??

Than you,

Jerry

For breakfast we like Las Margaritas in the La Madera neighborhood. Our favorite place for lunch is El Manglar at the far end of La Ropa. On occasion, we get to see crocodiles swim past during our meal. Closed on Wednesdays. For dinner you might try Casa Vieja, next door to Las Margaritas. Pricey, but good food and the best view in town: Amuleto, above La Ropa. Reservations required: 544-6222, Closed on Tuesdays. Should you go there, they keep the front door locked, so you need to ring the bell to get in.

Witha view and not too expensive (similar cost to Coconuts)
Il Mare
Espuma

Great food and service in Madera on Calle Adelita - Casanova's
On Beach in Madera - Bistro Del Mar
On Beach La Ropa - La Gaviota

Something different: Espuma for breakfast! Same incredible location, same great food, Not the same price! VERY affordable!

El Manglar for dinner. Go early and carry your drink out to the sand for sunset.

We are returning to Zihua for 9 days, early in December; we usually travel in Feb/Mar. Anyway, our favorite restaurant Coconut's is not opening until 12/18 and we leave on the 15th.

Any recommendations for similar (cost and attire (semi-casual)) restaurant??

Than you,

Jerry

Sounds like you're looking for either El Mediterráneo or Bandido's. See their listings on my RESTAURANTS page.

El Mediterraneo is one of our favorites. If you enjoy table side cooking including a Caesar salad that can’t be beat Puerto del Sol is a great choice.

You may want to try La Gula in the Madera neighborhood on Adelita. We dined there on Valentine's Day in February and it was excellent. Service was attentive and they excel in detail. The meals not only taste wonderful, they look beautiful. Great wine list and nice drinks. Highly recommended!
Bill

We are returning to Zihua for 9 days, early in December; we usually travel in Feb/Mar. Anyway, our favorite restaurant Coconut's is not opening until 12/18 and we leave on the 15th.

Disappointing to read that Coconuts' opening will be so late. Wonder if this is a sign that tourist-dependant merchants are expecting fewer than "normal" foreign visitors?

this is within their normal opening period/

this is within their normal opening period/

They used to have THE costume party for Jalogüin, so I agree, December is a late date for them to be opening. But you're probably right, it's probably because in recent years there haven't been enough foreigners around. Too many have moved on for numerous reasons including banning their pets from the beaches and the proliferation of noisy bars and drunks and the insecurity that accompanies that whole scene.

But we've been seeing quite a few foreigners downtown in the evenings recently, so maybe this will be a boon year. Hoping so.

Thank you for the recommendations,Espuma was one that I am not familiar and looks great.

Thank you all for your recommendations and insights, we really appreciate it. We are looking forward to our return visit,our last was in March of 2018 and it has been too long.

Thanks again,

Jerry