Bien our first night in Puerto Escondido we wanted a good delicious dinner. We decided to visit El…read moreNene. We were seated very quick despite being a weekend and making no reservations. The waiter welcomed us to the table and offered drinks while explaining the menu. I had the rib eye steak. Food was delicious and service was excellent. The restaurant decorations are amazing and the ambiance gives you and outdoor atmosphere while indoor. I loved it and will return soon!

Absolutely incredible- the vibe, service and food are all exceptional. We dined here two nights out…read moreof three on our stay here. Definitely recommend.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Cesar salad at this place!…read more Banana's has the best Cesar salad I think I have ever had. And I have had some really good Cesar salad. One of my faves is having a Cesar salad at "Keens Steakhouse" in midtown Manhattan. YUM! It's hard to top that. However, this Cesar salad in the stone bowl with the hard boiled egg, fresh shaved Parma cheese & super fresh anchovy dressing keeps me coming back here just for that. The other thing I love here is the pizza dough & scratch Italian bread they make. The pizza dough is very very good when it's cooked properly. It's old world style, just like in Italy. Super light thin crust with air holes, that is slightly chewy where the "crusty edges" turn that blistery charred black omg so good :)... They also have a fun little personal size pizza that is PERFECT for sharing as a appetizer or a meal for one. LOVE the small size of the personal pizza! Yay! If you ask, they will make you a seafood pizza with local fresh shrimp & chunks of fresh fish WOZA! So YUM! What I don't like about this place is every time I order the pizza (and I do tell them to cook it extra crispy) "well done" every single time, it comes undercooked. Every single time I have to send it back to have it cooked twice. It's very good when they cook it crispy but I should not have to ask every time "well done" & STILL have to send it back to be cooked more bc the bottom of the pizza is raw. AND I do lift the pizza up & show them that the bottom is indeed RAW. Total fail. Bummers :( On a positive note I have heard they have great breakfast here but I have never tried it. My Girlfriends have brekkie here & they like it. (For me, Virginia's has the best freakin breakfast in Port & it's the only place I will go) They also make one of the best margaritas on Zicatela beach here. I always stop by for margaritas at some point, and they are always great. I have never had any problems with service & they do accept Credit Cards, which is a plus, since I lost my debit card in the ocean. Good times. Lol While Banana's might not cook the pizza enough for me the first go round they have always corrected it no questions asked. Hopefully they can work on the pizza cook time in the future & I can update my review. In the meantime, I highly recommend their Cesar Salad & Margaritas! Recommend for lunch & dinner. Credit Cards accepted!

Pizza is good, pasta has room for improvement . Just be prepared to wait. Went on a Sunday night at…read more7pm and it took us an hour and a half from beginning to end. The waiters and everyone and very nice and hospitable, but it was only two waiters thus was slow. When in doubt, just order a pizza.

Went to the one on Zicatela once and twice to the one near Playa Carrizalillo…read more Although there tends to be a small wait, the service is very quick. The food, both breakfast and dinners were good. Prices were good and fair. I would definitely recommend eating there.

Please don't come for me if this is not an accurate comparison, but to me this place felt like IHOP…read more(& I love IHOP!). Always busy, extensive menu with something for everyone, casual, and reasonably priced. There is usually a crowd waiting to eat here but don't just get in line--make sure you check in and put your name on the waitlist first. They will call your name when a table is ready for you. Although it's bustling, service is prompt & food comes out quickly. Everything we got was solid breakfast. Not pictured but we also ordered takeout from here when I was having stomach problems, and the chicken soup + chocolate cake really hit the spot. I don't think you need to go out of your way to try it but worth eating at if the wait isn't too long and you're in the area!

Café Olé a really cute little cafe on the main drag in Puerto Escondido. I am uncertain, but it…read moreappears they have other locations. I did see a small outpost at the airport. I love crepes and visited with a group of friends after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. We were starving and in need of some relaxation. They serve primarily breakfast and lunch items, with several coffee options and a full bar. The restaurant features and indoor/outdoor space where several cats appeared to be very comfortable, napping on the furniture. There were several local dogs coming and going. I liked the modern decor, in earth tones with several plants and chill music. They had sort of an artsy vibe going on. Service was decent. Despite the language barrier, they could have been a bit friendlier, as they pretty much just took our order and walked away without any friendly hellos. Service did get slow towards the end as it became challenging to track down our check, though that seems to be pretty typical of the town in general. I ordered an iced coffee with milk, which was delicious with a deep, dark espresso. My friend ordered a latte, and commented that it was a bit too strong for her, however I think I would have enjoyed it. I also ordered the Chula crepe which contained ham, mushrooms, tomatoes and oregano. My husband was very happy to order the Tocino, which contained bacon and cheese, some of his favorite ingredients. The crepes were a perfect consistency and very filling. My husband ordered a mixed fruit juice, which was really the consistency of a fruit smoothie. It was tasty and refreshing. All in all, it is a great place for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee or cocktail. You can hang around like we did and pet the dogs and cats that stop in for water and shade.

A real jewel in Zicatela. Very good coffee! The menu has enough savory and sweet offers for…read moreeverybody. However It lacks proper pastries. The portions are big, so only one dish per person should be enough food. The service is excellent, the waiters are friendly and accommodating. The venue is not too big, so if you are not a morning person, you might end up waiting too long to be seated. The dinning area has a lot of fans attached to the walls, so it's cool and prevent mosquitoes flying to your table. The only bad thing is that the street outside is a dirty road. Therefore, if it rains the night before, you will have to walk through the mud, and the puddles kind of have a rotten smell.

Fantastic service, food, and ambiance. Honestly their Thai food isn't that spicy (compared to the…read moreStates at least), but everything is so flavorful. I truly don't think you could order anything wrong here as everything we had was delicious. My husband loved the pad Thai and I loved my pad see ew! I think the best part was our app, the vegan spring rolls. Make sure to order those!

I ordered pad Thai and my husband ordered the red curry. They were fine, nothing exceptional. The…read morecurry tasted like spicier coconut milk, and the pad Thai had a oniony tasting sauce. Not much like you would get back in the States but it does the job. The location is outdoors with a palm pergola type of ceiling. It is nice looking! Just know that if you are going as a pair expect to sit with others. The service was prompt, you can watch the chefs cook your meal in the center of the restaurant. Overall I wouldn't say it was a memorable meal.

We had heard really good things about Chicama and while being near Puerto Escondido, my group and I…read moredecided to check it out. A lot of the reviews here mention long wait and I would have to agree. There is usually a bit of a wait. I came in with a party of 8 so we were told the wait would roughly be 35 minutes, but it came to only 20 minutes. We were seated and the decorations and inside were very fun. The vibes were great and the people were having a great time while the staff helped further lighten up the environment. I asked for recommendations and was told that all the house ceviches were delicious. I went with the Peruvian Ceviche which had tiger milk in it. It was my first time trying Peruvian ceviche and was not disappointed. The flavors were very well balanced and loved all the different textures in the plate. I also ordered a Michelada, which was quite tasty!

Seldom do you have a restaurant so fancy and tasty with a sand floor, but in a beach town, this is…read morethe way. Fine dining at its best in this quaint surf town filled with other good restaurants and beach in abundance. I recommend the very tasty ceviche in "tigers milk" (not sure what the sauce actually is b it wow it's so good). And the beef heart if you're into it. I am. So good. On potato medallions. Crab cake was a bit like Shuba if you like Russian food. Apps are tasty and mains and plentiful, but and bold flavors. Will return if time allows! The servers were very attentive which is not typically this culture so should not be expected.

Five stars for the view and service. Food was good to really good, but honestly not that memorable…read more I had the dorado a la diabla which was a nice Mahi mahi cooked well but lacked the punch you would expect from an a la diabla dish. Very good otherwise, but I wanted heat! Also tried the arrachera which was again, good, but not great for Mexico. I get it. It's a hotel restaurant which probably caters to American and Canadian tastes, but I guess there should be an option for those that like spicy food :) So many tourist spots have a killer super spicy salsa to make up for this, but sadly we didn't find it here. Getting there was also a little challenge. We had no problem with our cab driver that we made friends with, but it might be a challenge or actually a reason to charge more for the carefree tourist. There is actually quite a bit of unpaved bumpy dirt road to get there A good reminder to ask about the fare before you take the ride. I was shocked how little our guy charged us but he did say he would charge more if we were a normal tourist fare. Worth the trip for the views and service for sure. Looks like a great surf spot in the cove below too!

Food, service and ambiance was on target. The sun set was a bonus. You have to come here when…read morevisiting PE. They ever help get a taxi back to where you started.

Two story cafe just a couple blocks from Carrizalillo. Perfect after your surfing lessons or sea…read moreturtle release. I ordered a refreshing star fruit morning fresh juice, veggie burger, and side of hummus. Our table also ordered a waffle breakfast and panini. There's a large menu, wifi, and spacious seating options. 10/10 good vibes

Great location off the main road where it's peaceful and quiet. We really enjoyed the smoothies and…read morethe staff were very friendly.