No one wants to take to their bed because of something they ate or drank..... there's plenty of other good reasons for going and getting to the cama....but if it is served to you as if you are intended to consume it, go ahead and drink the water and enjoy the ice. This said, many prefer the old dictum and refrain from anything that has not been pasteurized [like their beer], and drinks neat. Moderation and common sense should serve you here.
Oysters, steak tartar and such are no more risky here than any Kansas City eatery, but I don't do Dorothy anymore. I'm beginning to think it might not be a perfect world.
100% Natural 485 39 82 Ave Costera M Alemán 200 ....from carrot juice to bacon and eggs with lots of Mexican calories in between.
Bella Vista 484 15 80 Carretera Escéncia
Beto's Safari 484 04 73 Ave Costera M Alemán, Playa.....The same kitchen that serves up the palapas by day becomes casual dining elegance [acapulco style] by night with the surf and bay as a backdrop.
BISTROQUET............484
68 60 GARDEN DINING. ORIGINAL MENU. ROBERT AND JOSE ARE YOUR HOSTS...COSTA
AZUL AREA. ANDREA DORIA STREET. RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED. DINNER ONLY
CONDESA RESTAURANT......between BETO'S and DISCO BEACH, your find this economical open air and friendly eatery with the various saran wrapped offerings (sorta like Japan) on display as you enter. Seems like it is always 2for1 with the drinks.... someone recently complained about a fly in the french fries.... but it was a well cooked fly, i understand!
CAFE
PACIFICO.............. 484 88 89 Located in the lobby
of the Hotel Tortuga is first class flambeau at its best served by a [gay]
staff [and kitchen] that operated the now-gone Che Giuion for many years.
Piano bar and great prices are additional surprises. They take plastic.
Carlos'n Charlie's 484 00 39 Ave Costera M Alemán 112
Coyuca 22 TEL. 482 34 68 ....Hammacas group. One of the most romantic setting in the world located in traditional Acapulco....Expensive and long pants! Avenida Coyuca 22 Acapulco e-mail:
Dino's on the Costera across from Condesa Beach is open for business...
El Cabrito (52) 744 484 7711 Ave Costera M Alemán, Acapulco
El Campanario .....word has
it that recent improvements have considerably restored the quality of the
food for the prices commanded. Otherwise, still one of the most beautiful
vistas of the bay for sunset cocktails, etc. Review:"I
was at Campy Land a coupla months ago. It was awful; the food (what there
was of it) came cold to start with; I mean its not exactly awful the food,
if you were paying 3 bucks a plate for it, it'd be just fine. But its more
like institutional food; like jail food as it were; it looks like it was
prepared whenever it was convenient for them to prepare it, and they're
serving it some time after they reheat it , or its been kept warm in those
cafeteria-line steam thingies AND, worse, the service was nonexistent.
They came at first to seat us, then about 20 minutes went by and some guy
came to take the order; after they brought the food there was no one in
sight to talk about reheating it, and thank God big David had his torch-type
cigarette lighter there which I reheated my own damn steak thank you or
it would have been steak tartare. It wasn't a busy nite - maybe 3 tables
with people at about 10pm; and the help I guess had declared a general
strike or something. Well, aside from the abundant parking and lovely grounds,
this place ......." frequent visitor from LA 08/18/98
El Olvido 481 02 14 Plaza Marbella, at Glorieta Dianna [Circle] Moderately priced fare in nouveau Acapulco setting in the middle of Acapulco Bay. Winter months call ahead for reservations. How can you mention the food without mentioning the architecture and the view? Exquisite. Popular with well-to-do Mexicans and choir members as well.
KOOKABURRA............tel 446 60 39....Carretera Escenica. Great food and great view! Careful with the after dinner drink$..... there's a spanish coffee that can set you back another thirty dollars [i think it is 280 pesos] .....otherwise, about fifty dollars per person.
La Cabaña de Caleta .......482
50 07 Playa Caleta Review:
Seafood
at its freshest and tastiest, the best margaritas in Acapulco; all on a
patio fronted by the world famous Caleta Beach, where Mexican tourist families
come to swim and sun. Waiters speak English; the place is run by Mexicans,
but on an American standard. You can even drink the water! And if you don't
eat seafood, there's wonderful chicken tacos!
LA CAMPANA 485 9294.....
Av. CUAUHTEMOC,
No 602 Altos. Gourmet Restaurant.
Not easy to find, but worth the effort....
La Casa de Tere (52) 744 485 7735 Alfonso Martin 1721,
La Vela (52) 744 486 1010 at Camino Real Acapulco Diamante ....Upscale room at one of those properties that manage to make your visit personal and memorable. Out of the way unless you are staying at the property.
LA
TORTUGA....484 69 85 NEXT TO RELAX DISCO. CHAVA
IS YOUR HOST....ASK FOR RUFIN, ACAPULCO´S MOST EXCELLENT WAITER!.
EXCELLENT
FOOD AT GREAT PRICES....MIXED CROWD, OPEN
DAILY FROM 10AM UNTIL 2AM. No credit cards accepted.
LA PARROQUIA.......featuring authentic German specialties, this open-air second floor location overlooking the zocalo is an ideal spot to have a drink and observe the activity below. Old-timers will remember 'Albert and Company' who are no longer here, but the welcoming tradition continues under the new name. Sidewalk tables also now available. 482 47 28
Las Pinchanchas at the Hyatt Regency,
Los Rancheros (52) 744 484 1908 Scenic Hwy near Extasis Disco, "Authentic" Mexican fare overlooking the bay. Popular for lunch with expected Mexican touches. Sooner or later you will sample this old establishment.
LOS AMIGOS.....JUST OFF THE ZOCALO, THIS SIDE-WALK SETTING ALLOWS RING SIDE SEATS FOR PARADE. BOB HANDLES THE KITCHEN, ASK FOR JOSIE. No credit cards.
Madeiras (52) 744 484 4378 Carretera Escenica 33, Acapulco e-mail: . Formal. Excellent vista of the most beautiful bay in the world. Reservations suggested. Credit Cards
Marina Club Sushi & Oyster Bar (52) 744 483 6601 Hotel Boca Chica, Playa Caletilla
O
JARDIM..........new to the scene last season......
Calle Rio Balsas#17-B; Col. Vista Alegre
Abierto de martes a domingo de 7:00 pm to 12
am..........
Rainer Holzmann, chef y propietario, brings 14
years of experience with Hyatt to his own restaurant mix-grill style in
attractive patio setting at economical prices....... reservations have
been a must! tel 485 98 17
Paradise (52) 744 484 5988 Ave Costera M Alemán 107,
Pipo's ..........moderately priced seafood. Across the street from Convention Center. Ave Costera M Alemán y Nao Victoria tel. 840165 accept cards.
Pozoleria Cadores (52) 744 482 5129 Calle 6 esquina con Ave Mexico, Acapulco e-mail:
Pozolería La Mansión Bohemia de Lilia Marino
Ristorante Casanova (52) 744 484 6815 Scenic Hwy 5256 e-mail:
Señor Frog´s (52) 744 484 8020 Carretera Escenica
Sirocco (52) 744 4-8-52386 Av Costera Miguel Alemán
Suntory (52) 744 484 8088 Av Costera Miguel Alemán
Tacos House (52) 744 484 5150 Av Costera Miguel Alemán, e-mail:
Zapata (52) 744 484 2888 at the Hyatt Regency,
Zorrito's 485 37 35 Av Costera Miguel Alemán Traditional and very Mexican fare. Locations up and down the Costera, several open all night. A place to feed a gaggle. Tourists! And that's not a bad thing.