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Best Mexican Restaurant:
I'm not sure yet, but Ramon's or Mexico Lindo.
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Best Breakfast:
Ramon's Av. Lopez de Legazpi across from the Hotel Barra de Navidad. Only place in town that can poach an egg just right. Everything fresh and great. Mary's, or Bananas in the Hotel Barra de Navidad.
Restaurant Lety Callejòn de Dominguez #20 in Jaluca. It is located almost in front of Freddy`s. Great hand made tortillas and Huevos Rancheros.
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Best Food:
Via Berlin in the Hotel Alondra, Simona & Nino's, Alcatraz Bay On Veracruz on the lagoon near El Manglito. Known for its molcajetes (lava bowl meals). Ambar's. Marlena's Beach Bar (formerly Casa Chips).
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Best Fish&Chips:
Ramons On Av. Lopez de Legazpi across from the Hotel Barra de Navidad.
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Best Seafood:
Restaurant Colimilla leads the pack (take a lancha to Colimilla or drive through Isla de Navidad) followed by, Restaurante Lydias in Colimilla, El Manglito, Fortinos, Popeye's, Mozoka, and Fredi's on the highway in Jaluco.
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Best Atmosphere:
Seamasters. Food is so-so.
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Best Romantic Dining:
Isadora's on the lagoon. Also Mar y Tierra.
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Best Fine Dining:
Ambar del Mare. Salads, pasta, pizza.
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Best Rooftop Restaurant or Bar:
7 Mares, located between Roctavio's and Pipers on the ocean side, is lovely. Hotel Alondra dominates the Barra de Navidad "skyline" with sweeping views.
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Best Pizza:
Ambar del Mar Av. López de Legazpi, Rosticeria Rivera Calle Michoacan #64, Pizza Pizza Internet Gómez Farias #303B
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Best Hamburger:
Miguel Loco's place, just a few doors down from Pipi's, Pipi's, or Via Berlin in the Hotel Alondra has good burgers. Coco Cabañas is mentioned although it is on Isla de Navidad. Also the badass burger at Crazy Iguana on Hwy 200.
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Best Comfort Food:
Crazy Iguana, on Highway 200 towards Manzanillo
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Best Bacon Cheeseburger:
Q Club
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Best BBQ Ribs:
Restaurant Felix On Jalisco across from the church. (1/10)
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Best Chile Relleno:
Mokekes Av. Veracruz #146. (1/10)
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Best Pastel de Tres Leches:
Norma's Pasteles, at the end of Lopez de Legazpi.
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Best Baked Goods:
French Bakery
- Most Fun Bar:
Justin's Rey Momo Av. Lopez de Legaspi, 1/2 block from the church toward the malecón, above Farmacia Zurich.
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Best Margaritas:
Sunset Bar, El Jarro's, and Seamasters are mentioned.
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Best Bar:
Seamasters for its view, also Lucy's and Piper's y Lovers
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Best Liquados:
Loncheria Karina
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Best Happy Hour:
Sunset Bar. Alondra is also mentioned.
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Best Hospitality (of foreigners):
7 Mares or Piper y Lovers
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Best Street Food:
Nina's has the best pozole and tostadas. Taqueria Ramos, in the barrio. Also try Pollos Hornitos across from Los Arcos Resturant.
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Best Tacos:
Loncheria Morris next to Paty's restaurant on the corner of Veracruz and Jalisco. Good juices too. El Pitufo's Tacos the best chicken tacos. Tacos Adobadas, around the corner from the ice factory. Also try Carnitas Tacos on the corner across from the Alondra Hotel
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Best Fishing:
Mary Chuy, longtime family business noted for having the best boats.
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Best Butcher:
Ury, located by the key kiosk. Also, the one on Indian Ocean in the Barrio
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Best Laundry Service:
Lavanderia Mary on the main road.
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Best Massage:
Lucero is nominated
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Best Surfing:
Next to the Jetty
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Best Taxi Driver:
Pepe
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