($$-$$$) Zihuatanejo is blessed with numerous great restaurants overlooking the Zihuatanejo Bay and Puerto del Sol is one of our favorites. Perched above Playa La Ropa, you can watch the sun set, or watch the twinkling lights over the bay and the city while you enjoy your meal. The menu includes a variety of Mexican-style seafood, chicken and beef dishes, as well as a few pasta dishes.

just the facts, ma'am: Puerta Del Sol is open daily for dinner from 5 to 11 pm.

don't miss: Flambé! You can start with a house Caesar salad (prepared at your table), have pepper steak (flambéed at your table), move onto bananas flambé for dessert (also done at your table) and finish with a flaming Spanish coffee. It is quite the hot -caliente! - experience.

meet me @: Puerta Del Sol is located on the road to Playa La Ropa, right after you pass Kau Kan.

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($$$$) A great option for an elegant night out with a bay view is the restaurant at Kau Kan. Walk through the front door to a breezy bar and foyer that has interesting art work and a great spot for watching the sunset. The restaurant is upstairs, and sports an even better view, and is tastefully decorated to provide a candlelit dinner. The menu has some exciting and unique dishes, such as fresh tuna rolls stuffed with sea bass tartar, black bean soup with chipotle cream, and stingray in black butter sauce.

just the facts, ma'am: Kau Kan is open daily for dinner from 6 pm and is open for lunch during high season. Reservations recommended but not required.

don't miss: The grilled tuna in balsamic vinaigrette is delicious, but the showstopper is the dessert: profiterole with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. Also, the view and the service are excellent.

meet me @: Kau Kan is located on the road to La Ropa, on the right-hand side, right after passing the turnoff to Hotel Irma.

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($$) For a fabulous beachfront meal on La Ropa, without the fancy hotel prices, check out Restaurant El Manglar. Take the bridge from La Ropa across the crocodile estuary, and you enter this spacious, shaded restaurant. Choose from a full menu of seafood, chicken and steaks made in the traditional Mexican style and also with a little flare.

just the facts, ma'am: El Manglar is located alongside a lagoon, which is the crocodile estuary. Mosquito repellent is suggested, as it is suggested anywhere near standing water. But don’t worry about the crocs, they are well fed and are just there to look at.

don't miss: The 27-spice tuna steak with homemade teriyaki sauce is delicious and totally unique. After your meal, relax in a hammock and watch the local wildlife, which includes birds, iguana and crocodiles. Also, El Manglar is the only place on La Ropa that has free wireless internet access.

meet me @: Open daily except Wednesdays for lunch and dinner from 12 noon to 9 pm. El Manglar is located on Playa La Ropa and can be reached by crossing the bridge at the far end of the beach. If you’re going by car or taxi, cross under the yellow arch at the far side of the road to La Ropa, go right, and take the first left. The entrance to El Manglar will be on your right and is sign-posted as the restaurant and an RV park.

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($$$) Perched atop the hillside of Playa La Madera, Hotel Irma has 72 rooms, many with private terraces and ocean views. Most rooms have air conditioning and ceiling fans, but if you start to feel warm, just jump into one of the two swimming pools overlooking Zihuatanejo Bay.

just the facts, ma'am: Hotel Irma is walking distance from Zihuatanejo Centro, has a hotel restaurant, two swimming pools, and some parking.

don't miss: The hotel restaurant, Las Naranjas, has some tasty meals, one of the favorites being the marinated fish tacos with grilled pineapple.

meet me @: Hotel Irma can be reached by following the road to Playa La Ropa, and making a right turn down the steep hill soon after Blue Mamou Blues Club

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When approaching the Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo airport by air, you can see a formation of rocks not far from shore, a lagoon and a large beach. This is Barra de Potosí. About a 45-minute drive from Zihuatanejo, Barra de Potosi is a relaxing beach that really gets you away from it all. The beach restaurants have hammocks and lots of cold beer, and the waves are gentle enough that even children can generally swim in the ocean. If the waves look a bit rough, the lagoon is a good way for the family to cool off.

just the facts, ma'am: Numerous different activities are available, including kayak rentals, boat rentals, swimming, boogie boarding, and sunbathing.

don't miss: Lying in a hammock in the shade while sipping a cold beer and watching the gorgeous view.

meet me @: To get to Barra de Potosí from Zihuatanejo, follow the signs for Highway 200 to Acapulco, and take a right about 20 minutes later at the sign for Barra de Potosí. Follow the extremely bumpy road until you find the restaurant of your choice. If you go all the way to the end of the road, you have many restaurants to choose from.

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($$$$) Among the exclusive beachside villas of Club Intrawest on Playa La Ropa, you will find the restaurant Zi, with its tantalizing menu and breathtaking views. Zi’s menu includes a variety of fresh seafood, steaks and chicken, uniquely prepared to combine traditional local and regional tastes with global cuisine.

just the facts, ma'am: Zi is an open-air restaurant with lovely views of Playa La Ropa and the Bay. Zi is open daily for lunch and dinner

don't miss: the Tuna Trio – hot smoked tuna mousse, tuna tempura and tuna carpaccio is a delicious combination that leaves you wanting more. Also, the crispy coconut crusted calamari is one appetizer you don’t want to miss.

meet me @: Zi is located at Club Intrawest on Carretera Escénica, the road to Playa La Ropa.

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($$$$) Cut into the hillside high above Playa La Ropa, the boutique hotel Amuleto’s combines beautiful architecture with the gorgeous views of the bay and Zihuatanejo to provide a unique dining experience. The elegantly prepared meals and fine wines are unforgettable.

just the facts, ma'am: Amuleto’s restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner by reservation only. The dining area is small, so it is not suitable for large groups.

don't miss: if you can’t afford this upscale restaurant, go for a sunset cocktail – the view is breathtaking and worth the price.

meet me @: Amuleto Hotel is located on Calle Escénica #9, at the far end of Playa La Ropa.

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