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.
163 Maria Asuncion, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am -10:00 pm
Palapa Joe’s is a La Manzanilla staple and landmark! Spacious palapa, friendly staff and an strong menu make this a favorite hangout! Staples include the Jane Burger- a bacon and blue cheese burger with crispy fries, thin crust pizza’s and don’t miss the crunchy tacos or the shrimp stuffed avocado salad.
Willy serves up a delicious handmade margarita and the Bloody Mary’s rock the house!
Two large screen TV’s feature sports and the occasional Bruce Springsteen or Shakira concerts.
High season features live music many nights but every Friday night for sure, monthly “Open Mic” nights when locals show up to show off their talent. If you are in town for an Open Mic be sure to arrive early or you might have to stand during the show.
Palapa Joe’s is also an event location, host a wedding for you and 80 guests or rent the upstairs palapa for an intimate gathering of 30.
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
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.
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
8:00 am 9:00 pm daily
La Manzanilla grocery store, Costalinda, is located on the corner across the street from the town square and the church. Don’t let the fact that the store is jam packed full overwhelm you! If you are Rocio’s store long enough you’ll come to appreciate her extensive inventory. If you want something but can’t find it just ask, chances are they have it.
This store features a nice selection of imported items; pasta sauces, Asian sauces, mustards, olives and olive oils to name a few. Check the cold case for cheeses and yogurt as well as frozen chicken, steak, shrimp and fish.
You’ll also find fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, paper products, cereals, cookware and food store items.
Looking for a gift? Costalinda has costume jewelery, baby products, gift wrap, pinata’s and many other gift items to choose from.
Next door you’ll find a well stocked liquor store, cold beer, wine, liquor and mixers as well as ice for sale.
Be sure to stop by Costalinda for all your shopping needs while enjoying you La Manzanilla vacation! Rocio is a delightful person, always smiling and attentive.
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!
María Asunción 69, La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico
A nice selection of rentals and full service property management.
Calle Lázaro Cárdenas # 25, next to Dr. Gabby.
Services: – Installing programs on computers – repair computers and cellphones – Restored computers and cellphones for sale – recharge credit to cellphone (Telcel, Movistar y más) – Copies, scans, and photos – accessories for sale (headphones, Mouses, keyboards) – rent to use computer
10am-11pm – Closed Wednesdays
Find a good selection of local beers and fair prices. Delivery service available. Save some money by returning the bottles. Confirm which bottles are returnable. Locally owned and managed.
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!
Not just pizza! Along with a great variety of pizza (Hawaiana, Pepperoni,Vegetariana, Margherita, special) you’ll find wings, french fries, onion rings and other fun finger food. Delivery available.
Look for drink/pizza combo specials.
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245 Lazaro Cardenas, La Huerta, 48898 La Manzanilla, Jal, Mexico
Brenda Dempsey is offering yoga and Qigong at Activos Gym in La Manzanilla on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15AM to 10:30AM.
The classes are an eclectic mix of yoga and Qigong (energy play like Tai Qi). Yoga for Beginners through Intermediate with yoga flow to restorative and emphasis on strengthening, toning and range of movement exercises. We will explore possibilities and enhance energetic flow with a concentration on safe and fun practices for all levels. Most classes include a pranayama breath work portion, sound/ vibrational work, some restorative, meditation, intuitive flow work and savasana relaxation.
Brenda has studied with numerous yoga teachers and schools can offer teacher training sessions as well. She has over 20 yrs experience teaching yoga Tai Qi and Qigong. She has lead international retreats in Canada, Mexico, Bali and Italy. She has Yoga Alliance status.
Cost for drop in classes are 150 pesos.
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.
Under a beautiful open air palapa you’ll find free weights and machines in a clean and breezy space. During the winter months additional classes such a Yoga, Chigong, Karate and dance may also be available. Year round you’ll find dance fitness.
Pay for the day or buy a monthly pass at extremely reasonably prices.
The class schedule changes often so it’s best to stop by and check the board for times and days.
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.
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.
Gabriela is a trained professional offering traditional spa and dry manicure and pedicures as well as facial waxing and eyebrow threading. Custom nail art and more.
Entonces, ¿por qué no te das un capricho? Gabriela es una profesional capacitada que ofrece spa tradicional y manicura y pedicura en seco, así como depilación facial y enjuague de cejas.