From The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Best Nearby Mexican (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Acapulco, Mexico Señor Frogs (Restaurants - Mexican) Carretera Escenica 28, Acapulco  39880 • 744-446-5734 • 744-446-5735 Distance: ~4.342 km         Description: AIRPORT - ACA. Authentic Mexican favorites fill a long menu at Senor Frogs: queso flameado, tequila shrimp, fish Madrazo which is pan-seared mahi-mahi, Mariscada Maya an aptly-named mixed seafood platter, molcajete filled with chicken, cheese chorizo and avocado, etc. Can't decide? Don't worry, this is a good place to return to, for snacks, dinner, or late night nibbling. This is also a popular watering hole so if you are inclined, linger after your meal and join the crowds drinking Micheladas or frozen margaritas and dancing 'til dawn. Su Casa and La Margarita (Restaurants - Mexican) Av Anahuac 110, Acapulco  39850 • 744-484-4350 • 744-484-1261 Distance: ~8.517 km User Rating: 9.75 / 10         Description: AIRPORT - ACA. Located in a hot-pink building looking out over the convention center, golf course and Acapulco Bay, this spot serves the best margaritas in all of Acapulco. Diners are seated outdoors on a patio and are treated to a constantly changing menu – specials are often fresh fish grilled in butter and saffron, shrimp cooked in garlic, and chicken. A side of grilled tropical fruit accompanies most meals, but leave room for a dessert such as frozen cheescake. Reservations suggested. El Amigo Miguel (Restaurants - Mexican) Juárez 31, at Azueta, Acapulco  39300 • 744-483-6981 Distance: ~10.918 km         Description: OLD TOWN. This seafood restaurant is a huge favorite with the locals, who have been coming here for years to feast on fish with a Mexican twist. Diners sit in a large outdoor plaza and gobble up "drunken shrimp," served in special sauce that includes beer, applesauce, ketchup, mustard and bacon. You'll also find grilled shrimp and fish steaks, fish soups and the ever-popular filet Miguel, red snapper filet filled with seafood and smothered in a chipotle pepper sauce. El Cabrito (Restaurants - Mexican) Costera Miguel Alemán 1480, 1840, Acapulco  • 744-484-7711 Distance: ~10.918 km         Description: OLD TOWN. El Cabrito means "the goat," and that's this restaurant's specialty. Waitresses in traditional Mexican costume serve roasted goat with charro beans, tequila shrimp and mole – a sauce made with rich chocolate and spicy chilies. Charbroiled steaks are another favorite, as are the piña coladas, said to be the best in Acapulco. Reservations not accepted. La Vela (Restaurants - Mexican) , Camino Real Acapulco Diamante, Acapulco  • 744-466-1010 Distance: ~10.918 km         Description: OLD TOWN. The soaring white canopied roof makes this open-air restaurant appear to have set sail, but it actually rests on a wharf jutting into Pichilingue Bay. Since you're on the water, be sure to order one of the restaurant's excellent seafood dishes. The house specialty is charbroiled red snapper marinated in chilies and other spices. Reservations accepted. La Cabaña (Restaurants - Mexican) Playa Caleta Lado Oriente, Acapulco  • 744-482-5007 Distance: ~11.239 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: OLD TOWN. This cozy eatery has impressed visitors and locals with its fresh seafood since the 1950s. For traditional Mexican cuisine with an innovative twist, try baby shark tamales – they're the house specialty. The steaming seafood casserole and curried shrimp sautéed in garlic and sea salt also win raves. Non-seafood eaters will enjoy feasting on chicken tacos. Ika Tako (Restaurants - Mexican) Costera Miguel Aleman 99, Acapulco  • 744-443-1205 • 744-484-9521 Distance: ~11.996 km         Description: ZONA DORADA. This cozy spot serves up innovative seafood tacos. Fish and shrimp are combined with grilled pineapple, spinach, cheese, garlic and bacon with mouth-watering results. Order a Mexican beer to wash it down and save room for the dessert special of the day – they are always homemade and delicious. Tres Marías (Restaurants - Mexican) Av Fuerza Aerea 375, Playa Pie de la Cuesta, Acapulco  39430 • 744-460-0013 Distance: ~19.859 km         Description: With its prime location between the lagoon of Coyuca and the beach of Pie de la Cuesta, Tres Marrías is a destination restaurant that is not to be missed. Their specialty dishes feature fresh local seafood and authentic Mexican recipes, with favorites including fish quesadillas and spicy shrimp. After a satisfying meal, hop on the water skis offered for rent at the Tres Marías marina! El Olvido (Restaurants - Mexican) Glorieta Diana, Plaza Marbella, Acapulco  • 744-481-0203 • 744-481-0214 Distance: ~572.187 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: Dine on the terrace at this sophisticated restaurant and you're treated to a view of the city while enjoying innovative Mexican cuisine. Start with one of the house's specialty drinks – the Olvido is made with tequila, rum, Cointreau, tomato juice and lime juice. For an appetizer, order cold foie gras with raisins or chilled melon soup. Sea bass, beef tenderloin and bacon-wrapped quail are popular entrées. For dessert, sample tropical fruit mousse with zapote sauce. Beto Godoy (Restaurants - Mexican) Carretera Acapulco-Pinotepa Kilometro 3, Acapulco  39810 • 744-444-6101 • 800-633-9699 Distance: ~11255.349 km         Description: ZONA DIAMANTE. Beto Godoy is the home of the classic Acapulco dish known as "Pescado a la Talla," fresh fish grilled and served in a delectable, spicy, tomato-based sauce that is truly one of a kind. The restaurant offers not only delicious and unique seafood specialties but also gorgeous beach views and a warm, friendly atmosphere that make for an unforgettable experience. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.