Restaurant El Manglar

($$)  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.

filed under: @zihua - beach food - casual dining - restaurants by Bev (Jan 07)
tagged: spectacular sunsets - wifi