($$) Restaurant and bar, La Langosta, is a great option for an afternoon of fun in the sun on Playa Larga. Located right on the beach, they serve a variety of seafood, made in so many different ways that everyone is bound to find a favorite. The menu includes local dishes such as tiritas (tiny strips of raw fish in lime juice and chopped onion) and their version of pescado a la talla called talla adobada (a whole fish wrapped in foil and cooked with mild seasonings). Walk on the beach, play in the pool or hang out in a hammock while spending the afternoon drinking cool cervezas or limonadas and watching the dolphins swim by.

just the facts, ma'am: open daily from 10 am to 6:30/7 pm. Kids' pool and adult pools included. The jukebox can get a bit loud at times, but they are always happy to turn it down when asked.

don't miss: the camaronillas are made with fresh shrimp, a gently spicey red sauce and wrapped in masa (used for making corn tortillas). The breaded shrimp has just a light crunch and is delicious.

meet me @: La Langosta is located on Playa Larga where the road to Playa Larga intersects the frontage road.

filed under: @elsewhere- authentic fare- beach food- restaurants by Bev (Oct 06)

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($$) Popeye’s is located on Playa Larga and is a great option for afternoon fun in the sun. The restaurant and children’s pool is located on the beach side of the road, while tables, lawn chairs and the adult sized pool is located across the road. The restaurant serves a variety of seafood and the staff is happy to serve you at either location.

just the facts, ma'am: Popeye’s is open daily from 10 am (more or less) until 7 pm (more or less). Shaded parking, adult and children pools available

don't miss: The camarones supremo are large shrimp wrapped in bacon and grilled and the brochettas hawaiiana is fish, shrimp, pineapple, and red bell pepper on a skewer. Served with rice, both are delicious and not to be missed.

meet me @: To get to Popeye’s take the road to Playa Larga from Highway 200 (on the way to the airport) and turn left when you reach the frontage road on the beach. Popeye’s is a few restaurants down, parking on the left and the restaurant on the right.

filed under: @elsewhere- beach food- restaurants by Bev (Nov 06)

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($$) If you’re tired of the touristy crowds, but still want an authentic, delicious and affordable meal in a tranquil, tropical setting, you must try Pollocoa in Coacoyul. Located off the beaten track, the slogan at Pollocoa is “Lo Mejor en Pollo” (The Best in Chicken) and they are not exaggerating. Chicken comes grilled, breaded, in a creamy poblano sauce, with mole, as chicken cordon bleu, or any other way you wish to have it prepared. The menu also includes a full range of appetizers, salads, seafood, steaks and Sunday pork specials. For an extra cost ($50 pesos per adult and $25 pesos per child) you can use their swimming pool for as long as you want. The shallow end is partitioned off from the deep end, and is just shallow enough for a 2 1/2-year-old (mine to be precise) to stand up in without water wings. While waiting for your meal, or to burn off some of the calories after you eat, you can stroll the grassy grounds and watch the farm animals at the back of the property. They include turkeys, chicken, roosters, parrots, and most interestingly, ostriches. You can also while away your time watching the cooks work in the open-air kitchen, which is built around the natural rock formations originally on the property.

just the facts, ma'am: Restaurant Pollocoa is open every day, from 9:30am to 6pm. At the moment it is one of the undiscovered gems of Zihua, so it is never crowded, and sometimes you can have the whole pool area to yourself. Free wifi is available, as is shaded parking. Parties are welcome and include the cost of the pool. The six on-sight bungalows also have free access to the pool and wifi. Most of the restaurant and the restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

don't miss: The homemade pico de gallo is fabulous and has a surprising touch of oregano in it. The grilled chicken comes as a 1/4 order, 1/2 order or a whole chicken, and is a family favorite. If you want to branch into seafood, the coconut shrimps with mango sauce is a must.

meet me @: Pollocoa is located in Coacoyul on Carratera Nacional Acapulco-Zihuatanejo (on the left-hand side of the road from Zihuatanejo to Acapulco).

filed under: @elsewhere- authentic fare- casual dining- restaurants- waterlogged by Bev (Feb 08)

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