La Manzanilla del Mar Restaurants
La Manzanilla del Mar Jalisco Restaurants concentrates most of its places to eat along María Asunción and near the La Manzanilla beach, so you can easily walk between cafés, palapa spots, and casual dining rooms. The atmosphere is informal yet well cared for, and many venues are owner‑run, with menus that mix Mexican staples, fresh seafood, and a few more creative or international options.
Best La Manzanilla del Mar Restaurants and Places to Eat and Drink in Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico
MexicanRestaurante Quinta Valentina
María Asunción 270 Restaurante Quinta Valentina on María Asunción 270 is a Mexican restaurant with a wonderful menu and very reasonable prices.
RestaurantBahia Azul
María Asunción 137 Bahia Azul Restaurant on María Asunción 137 in La Manzanilla is praised for its excellent food, drinks, service, views, and overall ambience all in one spot.
SeafoodRest Vista Hrmosa
Manzanilla Las Palmas 1 Rest Vista Hermosa on Las Palmas 1 is a seafood restaurant in La Manzanilla known for its good guacamole and drinks.
RestaurantEl Gabacho Restaurante Bar Familiar
Sendero a Boca de Iguanas 100 El Gabacho Restaurante Bar Familiar on the Boca de Iguanas road is a family‑friendly restaurant and bar in a beachfront location that’s hard to beat.
SeafoodRestaurante Cato
María Asunción 38 Restaurante Cato on María Asunción 38 is a seafood place where prices match the area but the food stands out as excellent.
PizzaXacalli
María Asunción 48 Xacalli on María Asunción 48 is a pizza restaurant appreciated for its great food, solid service, and prime location.
SeafoodRestaurante La Playa
María Asunción 40 Restaurante La Playa on María Asunción 40 is a dine‑in seafood restaurant practically on the sand.
MexicanMartins
Playa Blanca 70, La Manzanilla del Mar Martins on Playa Blanca 70 is a Mexican restaurant known for amazing service, cocktails, and food.
MexicanPalapa Joe’s Restaurant
María Asunción 163 Palapa Joe's on María Asunción 163 is a Mexican restaurant where the fried shrimp are huge, extremely fresh, and a guest favorite.
RestaurantPedro’s Resturant
Playa Blanca 43 Pedro's Restaurant on Playa Blanca 43 earns praise for top‑notch service and fresh, delicious food.
MexicanMi Kasita
C. Chamela Mi Kasita on Calle Chamela is a Mexican restaurant where the food is fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented.
RestaurantRestaurant Bocas
Calle Mariposa 7 Restaurant Bocas on Calle Mariposa 7 is a dine‑in restaurant serving Mexican and coastal dishes in town.
RestaurantIMIX
Sendero a Boca de Iguanas 1 IMIX on the Boca de Iguanas road is a restaurant where the grilled octopus earns rave reviews.
RestaurantWanaWana Beachclub
WanaWana Beachclub in La Manzanilla is a beach club restaurant praised for great food, great service, and a beautiful new space.
RestaurantLos Titos
María Asunción 48 Los Titos on María Asunción 48 offers varied dishes like orange chicken, Mongolian beef, tempura and calamari, all praised as excellent.
RestaurantFenix la Manzanilla
Mariposa 9 Fenix La Manzanilla on Mariposa 9 stands out for fabulous food, attentive friendly staff, and pleasant outdoor seating.
MexicanJesús, María y José
Av. Lázaro Cárdenas S/N Jesús, María y José on Av. Lázaro Cárdenas prepares each dish to impress, with fresh sides loaded with vegetables.
SeafoodRestaurante Don Raul
María Asunción 48 Restaurante Don Raul on María Asunción 48 sits right on the beach and offers good service, good food, and a very restful atmosphere.
MexicanCenaduría Mi-Juan
María Asunción 75 Cenaduría Mi‑Juan on María Asunción 75 is a Mexican diner where friendly servers like Laura help make the experience memorable.
AmericanLora Loka Restaurante Bar
Lora Loka Restaurante Bar in La Manzanilla is an American‑style restaurant where the molcajete is excellent and sunset views are even better.
MexicanMayaguel Restaurant
Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 185 Mayaguel Restaurant on Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 185 serves Mexican dishes including an untraditional split pea soup that guests find interesting and very flavorful.
ChickenPollos Asado Mele
María Asunción Pollos Asado Mele on María Asunción is a chicken spot in La Manzanilla that comes highly recommended for its grilled birds.
RestaurantBAMBU PARADISO
Sendero a Boca de Iguanas BAMBU PARADISO on the road to Boca de Iguanas combines great food with impressive views over the bay.
GrillCoco’s!
María Asunción 4 Coco’s! on María Asunción 4 is a grill bar famous for its burritos stuffed with shrimp, octopus, and marlin.
RestaurantPanadería Leia
María Asunción 183 Panadería Leia on María Asunción 183 is a bakery‑café whose muffins and breads are especially appreciated by health‑conscious diners.
RestaurantCocina Económica Paola
Cocina Económica Paola in La Manzanilla is known as an affordable comedor where the food is consistently excellent.
RestaurantPizzeria Boca Beach
Boca de Iguanas Pizzeria Boca Beach in Boca de Iguanas is a dine‑in pizzeria near the beach, popular after a day in the surf.
RestaurantMuy Rico Kitchen
María Asunción 256 Muy Rico Kitchen on María Asunción 256 pairs great ambience and warm hosts with food guests describe as “great.”
RestaurantSal
BARRA DE NAVIDAD, K, México 200 MZ 7.5 Sal Restaurant on México 200 in La Manzanilla serves a varied menu that guests say is excellent across everything they tried.
MexicanChop chops Capulina
María Asunción 38 Chop Chops Capulina on María Asunción 38 is a low‑key Mexican spot offering everyday local dishes in the center of town.
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Mexican Favorites and Casual Cenadurías
Local institutions such as Cenaduría Mi‑Juan, Jesús, María y José, Mi Kasita, Casa Mezcala, Casandra Tacos y Tortas, and Pollos Asado Mele focus on straightforward Mexican cooking like tacos, tortas, homestyle plates, and well‑seasoned rotisserie chicken.
These are spots made for eating well without overcomplicating things, with reasonable prices and friendly service, ideal for quick dinners or for returning several times during your stay.
Seafood and Beachfront Restaurants
Right on the water and along Playa Blanca you will find several seafood restaurants and beach clubs such as Bahia Azul, Restaurante Don Raul, Restaurante La Playa, Rest Vista Hermosa, WanaWana Beachclub, Pedro’s Restaurant, and Pizzeria Boca Beach.
Here, giant shrimp, fresh fish, ceviches, and cocktails are the stars, often served under a palapa with direct views of the bay.
These are key places for a meal after the beach, to watch the sunset with a cocktail, or to spend a whole afternoon between good food and the sea.
Bistros, Pizza and More Creative Options
For those looking for something different, La Manzanilla offers spots like Bohéme, Fenix, LA BOUTIQUE GOURMET, Lora Loka, Los Titos, Mayaguel Restaurant, Muy Rico Kitchen, Xacalli, and Coco’s.
Among them you will find more elaborate dishes, fusion cuisine, well‑made pizzas, seafood burritos, generous molcajetes, and gourmet‑style menus at fair prices.
These places tend to stand out for their well‑designed ambience, good cocktails, and attentive service, making them a solid choice for a special dinner or to change things up during longer stays.
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