Fresh and delicious authentic Mexican food served up on the corner of the main square Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Posole, Tacos Dorados, Enchiladas, Sopes, Tostadas and fresh salsas.
Located on the side of the main town square this little restaurant offers some of the best local fare available. Don’t miss the huevos rancheros or the tacos adobada. Big and delicious sandwiches and burgers all at great prices.
Great spot above the main street where you’ll find continental cuisine, seafood, tasty pizza’s and desserts. All freshly made.
Needing a catering company. Look no further, they offer a wide range of catering options.
Open from 2-10 pm everyday but Wednesdays
Delivery available.
Platillos frescos y auténticos que harán que ames venir a este creativo restaurante.
Lovely beach location, great cooking staff, bright and clean, this is wonderful place to enjoy a meal. Rosaura’s mother is the lead cook, she had her own very popular restaurant for many years. This location is much better and she pulls out all the stops to serve up fresh seafood and other Mexican favorites.
The tiritas verde is tasty treat and for breakfast try the crepes with Nutella and fruit.
Featuring our specialties at special prices! All include coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Crepes with Fruit
Huevos Rancheros with potatoes or beans
Chilaquiles Verdes with grilled chicken
Omelet filled with seasonal vegetables and served with beans or potatoes
High season usually features live music a couple of times a week.
We offer dinner menu specials including seafood, chicken, and meat plates.
Our margaritas are just one of the great cocktails we offer at our beachfront bar restaurant.
And don’t forget to check out our new eating area upstairs.
85 Maria Ascuncion La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Fri-Sun 7-11 p.m. More during fiestas.
This little restaurant is a true jewel in La Manzanilla. It’s located at across the street from the Y in the street as you enter the main part of town. It’s ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS, so plan accordingly because if you miss the opportunity to dine here you’ll be missing out on an authentic La Manzanilla experience.
All of Lupita’s food is cooked fresh to order, topped with the traditional queso fresco (white dry Mexican cheese), radish and shredded lettuce or cabbage.
You’ll find her house-made fresh salsas in abundance on the tables. Just say, “Picante?” and they will point out which are picante (hot). It’s always good to clarify because she can really turn on the heat with her salsas!
Locals and expats agree, Lupita makes the best Posole in town. Other menu items include:
- Tostadas– pork, chicken, mixed, pata
- Enchiladas– picadillo (mixture of meat (usually ground beef), onions, garlic, tomatoes), cheese, or pork leg
- Sopes– Little masa (corn mixture used to make tortillas) patties topped with a choice of fillings, pork, picadillo, or cheese.
- Tamales– Chicken, pork, chile (raja’s) and cheese, spinach and cheese.
- Tacos Dorado– crispy fried corn tortilla’s filled with picadillo or potato and chorizo
- Sweet Tamales– Tamales Dulces- pineapple or strawberry
- Atole– a hot rice drink- The drink typically includes masa (corn hominy flour), water, cane sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla
- Agua fresca– Jamaica or horchata. Jamaica is a tea made from a flower and served chilled. Horchata is a rice drink served very sweet.
- Beer!
You haven’t lived the full La Manzanilla experience until you’ve had a roasted chicken from Mele! Supper fresh and delicious. Chow down at one of the tables or take it to go. Comes with rice, tortillas and salsa.
Concha Molida, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico
Ven y pasa un dia egemplar rico en La Manzanilla deleita tu paladar con unos ricos maricos disfrutalos frente mal con experiencia por mas de 40 años.
Lovely beachside restaurant serving delicious seafood. Family owned and operated for 40 years!
Open daily 9 am a 7.pm
Located on the beach, this family owned palapa restaurant serves authentic and tasty seafood. Blanca, the owner, keeps a spotless kitchen and the quality and service of the food is top notch.
Av. Lázaro Cárdenas 3, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal.
Daily 7:30am a 1pm y de 6:30pm a 11:00pm
Caffé del Mar is a small family run cafe located in the center of La Manzanilla, a beautiful space where you can enjoy coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, teas along with breakfast food. The evening features desserts, cocktails, wings and pizza.
Es un pequeño negocio de café ubicado en pleno centro de La Manzanilla, un espacio tranquilo y agradable, dónde puedes disfrutar de un buen café acompañado de alimentos y postres
Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas 208, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico
Are you looking for something a little different for your dinner tonight? Do you have company coming, or are you heading off to a potluck and can’t think of what to make? The Frozen Buddha’s offer a variety of delicious, freshly made, then frozen entrees, side dishes and desserts to make your life a little easier.
Cabbage Rolls – Pkg. 4 – 180p, Pkg. 2 – 90p
Pierogies – 1 dozen – 140p
Chicken Tiki Masala with Rice & Mango Chutney – 500 ml – 150p serves 2
Pot Pies – Grilled Chicken or Grilled Portabella Mushrooms. Individual size – 75
Lasagna – 4 layer, 4 cheese with meat or spinach – 175p
Shepherds Pie – Individual size – 75p
Spinach & Broccoli Quiche – Individual size – 75p
Roast Chicken with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes – Individual size – 90p
Stuffed Peppers – Meat and rice – 150p
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – Quinoa and black bean – 150p
Chicken Parmesan – with steamed broccoli. Individual size – 150p
Homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup – 500ml – 70p
Chili – 500ml – 100p
FRESH SALADS *available Saturdays only
German Potato Salad – 500ml – 70p
Broccoli Salad – 500ml – 70p
5 Bean Salad – 500ml – 70p
Tabuleh Salad – 500ml – 70p
Pies – Butter Tart, Bumble Crumble, Cherry, Bumbleberry or Apple – 100p individual size or 250p full size.
*please order full size pies at least 48 hours prior to pick up.
Cookies – Oatmeal Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin – 3 for 25p
We now sell bags of fresh roasted ‘No Bullshit Coffee’. – ground or beans.
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We recommend ordering at least 48 hours prior to ensure we will have your requests in stock, especially salads and fresh food.
**Delivery – Please email your order by 2:00 pm the day before. 50 peso charge per delivery. Please contact us for more information regarding what areas we are able to deliver to.
Check out our Face Book Page or the Message Board for weekly specials.
Please place your orders at thefrozenbuddha@gmail.com for pick up on Wed. (beginning the end of November) and Sat. from 10 – 2 at 208 Lazaro Cardenas (up and across from the Secondary School beside Hotel Tope. Look for our sign. All orders come with a list of ingredients and cooking instructions.
Beautiful beachside location serving tasty fresh food, including sushi and handcrafted drinks.
Hours vary
Calle Jesus Gomez Rodriguez #9, La Manzanilla, Jalisco
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Monday-Saturday
Fenix is an La Manzanilla bar-restaurant that was born in 2020 from the idea of Mexican bartender Martha Virrueta. The concept of the restaurant is based on the principle of fresh and genuine cuisine, with fresh seasonal ingredients prepared on site directly in front of customers, since the kitchen is outdoors.
Menu changes seasonally but here are some sample items:
Entradas/ Appetizers:
– “Bang Bang shrimps tacos”: 3 tacos de maíz con camarones empanizados, repollo blanco y morado, cilantro y chilisweet mayo de la casa $150
Eng: “Bang bang shrimps tacos”: 3 corn tacos filled with crunchy fried shrimps, white and purple cabbage and the our signature chily sweet mayo $150
– Rollos primavera frescos estilo Vietnam rellenos con camarones, lechuga, zanahoria, jicama, pepino, repollo morado y cilantro servido con nuestra salsa picante de soya y crema de cacahuate 100$
Eng: Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimps, lettuce, jicama, cucumber, purple cabbage and cilantro served with peanut butter spicy soy cream 100$
– Ensalada de quinoa con camarones o calamar rostizados, lechuga, pepino, jicama, zanahoria y cebolla morada servida con dressing de aceite extra virgen de olivo y hierbas frescas (menta, albaca y cilantro)$120
Eng: Quinoa’s salad with roasted calamari or shrimps, lettuce, cucumber, jicama, carrot and red onion served with handmade fresh herbs extra virgen olive oil $120
– Tempura de camarones,calabacitas, zanahoria y jalapeño servida con salsa de soya picante hecha en casa $100
Eng: shrimps and vegetables crunchy tempura served with handmade spicy soy dressing $100
Pasta:
– Pasta “alla carbonara”(receta original italiana) : tocino crujente,crema de huevos,pimienta negra y parmesano $120
Eng: Pasta “alla carbonara” (original Italian recipe): crunchy bacon , eggs cream with black pepper and parmesan $120
– Pasta con calamares,calabacitas, aceite de olivo con ajo, chile de árbol y pereil $120
Eng: Pasta with calamari and zucchini, extra virgen olive oil with garlic, redchili flakes and parsley $120
Platillos fuertes/ maincourses:
– Calamares rostizado, condimentado con citronette hecha en casa( aceite de olivo, lemon ,ajo y pereil)servido con cheviche de coliflor $150
Eng: Roasted calamari dressed with handmade citronette served with coliflor cheviche $150
– Fresco’s © fish and chips: tempura de filete de basa con papas a la francesa sazonadas con pimienta negra $140
– Fresco’s © fish and chips: seabass fillete’s tempura with black peppered french fries $140
– tataki de atún y ajonjolí semicrudo servido con quinoa y ensalada mixta $150
Eng: semi raw tuna’s tataki with sesame seeds, quinoa and spring salad $150
-WTF burger: hamburguesa de res y chorizo mexicano, camarones con ajo y tequila, tempura de cebolla morada, queso manchuego y lechuga servido con calabacitas empanizadas y nuestra mayo picante $ 150
Eng: WTF burger: beef and Mexican chorizo’s burger, garlic tequila’s shrimps, red onion tempura, melted manchuego cheese and lettuce served with breaded zucchini sticks and handmade chily mayo $150
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Monday-Saturday
Sendero Ecológico 26, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal
Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This is a lovely spot to enjoy an afternoon beverage and bask in the sunset. This is the quintessential tropical paradise beach bar. Located on the beach and complete with a palapa roof, lots of greenery and magically twinkling lights after dark.
Located on the side of the main town square this little restaurant offers some of the best local fare available. Don’t miss the huevos rancheros or the tacos adobada. Big and delicious sandwiches and burgers all at great prices.
#16 Playa Blanca, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
High season 10:00 am-1:00 pm daily
Libreria Manos Ayudando…or Helping Hands Bookstore is a great place to find a host of literary offerings for your reading pleasure. They also have a nice selection of DVD’s, reading glasses and tickets for all local events.
Perfect place to find a “beach” read or to leave those heavy books when you return home. Libreria La Manzanilla is located across the street from the fishing co-op and just north of Cafe Risa. We have both English, Spanish and French books, novels, travel guides, and magazines. Inventory changes daily so be sure to stop by often.
Bring your morning coffee and come over to say, “hello” to our great team of helpful volunteers.
There is always something new and fresh happening here at the Helping Hands Bookstore. See you soon!
The Power of a Used Book: Come and browse our large selection and feel free to bring in your own used books for donation. All money raised is donated back to the La Manzanilla community in the form of scholarships for students to attend Prepa or High School, donations to the emergency medical services and Centro de Salud in La Manzanilla, and general funds for people in immediate need. Stephanie and the volunteer staff take all requests for donations and as a team they decide how to spend the profits from the bookstore. It’s the only business of its kind in La Manzanilla and it has positively impacted the lives of many local people.
Great spot above the main street where you’ll find continental cuisine, seafood, tasty pizza’s and desserts. All freshly made.
Needing a catering company. Look no further, they offer a wide range of catering options.
Open from 2-10 pm everyday but Wednesdays
Delivery available.
Platillos frescos y auténticos que harán que ames venir a este creativo restaurante.
Welcome to La Manzanilla Homes, the premiere agency for vacation rentals in La Manzanilla — the Jewel of the Costalegre — Jalisco. Our goal is to make your Mexican vacation as comfortable and carefree as it is relaxing, with the utmost attention to your needs.
Because La Manzanilla is such a unique destination, new visitors and residents alike usually have a lot of questions. Among other things, a different language, unfamiliar currency, new cultures and customs, and what you have to do to get things done can be very confusing. This is where La Manzanilla Homes is an essential resource for you. Working with us is like a having a friend in town to show you the ropes.
Estudio Marmaya is an architecture, interior design and landscaping firm that develops integrated projects from conception through construction. We believe that homes, business and public buildings should include aesthetic elements, to create spaces with great functional and aesthetic force, complemented by design, lighting, landscaping, furniture and decorative elements.
We thrive by working on unique projects in design in collaboration with our clients, to bring to life their ideas in a timely and practical way.
Design, Construction and Remodeling of residential spaces, hotels, restaurants, corporate. Landscaping. Lighting and furniture projects.
María Asunción 35, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico
We are a family run business and have lived in La Manzanilla for over 20 years.
My name is Ada Raquel Zuñiga; I am Mexican national, native to this beautiful area of costalegre (coast of joy). I was married to an American with whom I have 4 beautiful children.
I am in charge of all operations regarding real estate, my niece takes care of the rentals and bookings and my daughter is my personal assistant.
My nephew takes care of the building and construction aspect of the business.
He has build a number of beautiful homes of which we can provide a list with photographs upon request.
Services:
- Real estate
- Construction
- Land development
- Rentals
- Property management
- Tourist information
- Tours & sightseeing
- Interpreters & translators
- Fine Mexican Handcrafts
Our office serves as a small show room to different Mexican Fine Art and Crafts all elaborated in the most traditional way by famous Mexican potters and artisans, all of the pieces we have are collected from all around the country from the original artisans and were purchased at their asking price to support their customs.
Lovely beach location, great cooking staff, bright and clean, this is wonderful place to enjoy a meal. Rosaura’s mother is the lead cook, she had her own very popular restaurant for many years. This location is much better and she pulls out all the stops to serve up fresh seafood and other Mexican favorites.
The tiritas verde is tasty treat and for breakfast try the crepes with Nutella and fruit.
Featuring our specialties at special prices! All include coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Crepes with Fruit
Huevos Rancheros with potatoes or beans
Chilaquiles Verdes with grilled chicken
Omelet filled with seasonal vegetables and served with beans or potatoes
High season usually features live music a couple of times a week.
We offer dinner menu specials including seafood, chicken, and meat plates.
Our margaritas are just one of the great cocktails we offer at our beachfront bar restaurant.
And don’t forget to check out our new eating area upstairs.
No. 49 A María Asunción, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Take a tour in La Manzanilla mangrove or experience the magic of a whale watching tour. All tours are lead by expert bi-lingual guides.
Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1:00p.m.
Closed Thursday and SundayOffice is located at María Asunción 49-A across from
Lidia´s Mini Market.
CONTACT INFO: TEL. 315-351-5305, CEL. 315-112-0373
E-MAIL: costalegreecoadventure@gmail.com
To sign up for a tour, please call, e-mail or stop by the office.
Mangrove Birding Tours
(4:45-6:00pm)
This is an amazing boat tour through the mangrove at dusk! Tour includes a guided visit to the crocodile museum. Binoculars and a bird list are provided. The bugs are not bad at all – everyone is pleasantly surprised at how few there are. ($400 pesos/person)
Whale Watching Tours
(8:30-Noon)
Whale watching tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Binoculars, life jacket, water and snack are provided and the boat has a hydrophone so you can listen to the whales singing. Dolphins, sea turtles and sea birds may also be seen on the tour! ($800 pesos/person)
Thank you for supporting eco-tourism in La Manzanilla!
María Asunción 69, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico
A nice selection of rentals and full service property management.
85 Maria Ascuncion La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Fri-Sun 7-11 p.m. More during fiestas.
This little restaurant is a true jewel in La Manzanilla. It’s located at across the street from the Y in the street as you enter the main part of town. It’s ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS, so plan accordingly because if you miss the opportunity to dine here you’ll be missing out on an authentic La Manzanilla experience.
All of Lupita’s food is cooked fresh to order, topped with the traditional queso fresco (white dry Mexican cheese), radish and shredded lettuce or cabbage.
You’ll find her house-made fresh salsas in abundance on the tables. Just say, “Picante?” and they will point out which are picante (hot). It’s always good to clarify because she can really turn on the heat with her salsas!
Locals and expats agree, Lupita makes the best Posole in town. Other menu items include:
- Tostadas– pork, chicken, mixed, pata
- Enchiladas– picadillo (mixture of meat (usually ground beef), onions, garlic, tomatoes), cheese, or pork leg
- Sopes– Little masa (corn mixture used to make tortillas) patties topped with a choice of fillings, pork, picadillo, or cheese.
- Tamales– Chicken, pork, chile (raja’s) and cheese, spinach and cheese.
- Tacos Dorado– crispy fried corn tortilla’s filled with picadillo or potato and chorizo
- Sweet Tamales– Tamales Dulces- pineapple or strawberry
- Atole– a hot rice drink- The drink typically includes masa (corn hominy flour), water, cane sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla
- Agua fresca– Jamaica or horchata. Jamaica is a tea made from a flower and served chilled. Horchata is a rice drink served very sweet.
- Beer!
We host dance classes, tai chi, qi gong, yoga, study groups, presentations, movies, fundraisers and various special events. Our 78 square meter venue can accommodate 20-24 people on yoga mats, and approximately 50 people for a lecture, movie or presentation. We can provide table seating for 20 and are currently hosting ongoing classes, special events and workshops between November and May each year. We organize our work around the 12 principles of attitudinal healing, recognizing that the greatest power that exists is Love. Inquiries can be directed to nansee@mcn.org.
75 Boca del Rio, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Nansee also offers wedding ceremony officiating
It is a great honor to perform a marriage ceremony. I will work with you to find just the right sentiments for this important rite of passage. Your wedding can reflect your vision as a couple.
Vacation home management or to purchase your dream home you have come to the right place! We offer full service home management including maintenance, cleaning and renting. We also have one of the largest selections of homes for sale in La Manzanilla.
English spoken
Galeria La Manzanilla is fine art gallery featuring art with a wide assortment of media and styles from regional and nationally known artists. Each year we feature handcrafted and unique jewelry from a diverse group of artists.
We have a variety of ceramics, ranging from contemporary styles to museum quality reproductions of pre-Columbian figures.
The gallery’s knowledgeable staff will gladly work with both established and novice art collectors.
We look forward to welcoming you to Galeria La Manzanilla.
Open November 1- April 30
Monday – Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-3
May 1-Oct 31 Open by appointment
The Galeria also has art supplies:
- Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor and Pastels paint
- Canvas
- Blocks
- Brushes
- Pencils
- Solvent
You haven’t lived the full La Manzanilla experience until you’ve had a roasted chicken from Mele! Supper fresh and delicious. Chow down at one of the tables or take it to go. Comes with rice, tortillas and salsa.
Studio / 1 bath. Sleeps 1-2
THIS PROPERTY IS FOR SALE, $88,000* USD WITH BUILT IN RENTAL CLIENTELE AND READY FOR A SECOND LEVEL BEDROOM.
*open to negotiation
Mi Jacalito is located just a few blocks south of the main town square and is a cute an affordable studio rental.
It’s an easy stroll to the beach and small tiendas and family taco stands are near by. Relax on a rooftop patio with a good book and cool libation. Perfect vacation getaway awaits.
Features
- Linens Provided
- Refrigerator
- Cook-top
- Dishes
- Cookware
- Non Smoking
- Street Parking
- Upstairs Patio/Deck
Experience the fun and creative energy of the Bending Tree studio in La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico, where you will be joined by one (or more) of the many inspirational Yoga Cats that routinely come to class. Practice yoga immersed in nature and inspired by its energy in the NEW Bending Tree open-air studio. Other services include reflexology and ThetaHealing sessions. Click here for a full schedule and directions.
Playa Dorada #199 La Manzanilla, Jalisco Mexico CP48898
Mexican non-profit organization that provides language and literacy opportunities free of charge to the local people of La Manzanilla and its surrounding areas. Our mission is to offer educational and professional development programs aimed at raising the overall literacy level of this Mexican community, so that they may have a more prosperous future in a changing time and economy.
During the winter season La Catalina offers intermediate and advanced conversation classes.
For more information contact office@lacatalinafoundation.org
Concha Molida, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico
Ven y pasa un dia egemplar rico en La Manzanilla deleita tu paladar con unos ricos maricos disfrutalos frente mal con experiencia por mas de 40 años.
Lovely beachside restaurant serving delicious seafood. Family owned and operated for 40 years!
Open daily 9 am a 7.pm
Located on the beach, this family owned palapa restaurant serves authentic and tasty seafood. Blanca, the owner, keeps a spotless kitchen and the quality and service of the food is top notch.