LA GAVIOTA Restaurant-Bar

4.4 ( 675 reviews )
P.o de La Bahia 73, Playa las Gatas, 40895 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
+52 755 136 7890

La Gaviota Restaurant-Bar stands out as a premier seafood destination nestled in the stunning Playa las Gatas, Zihuatanejo. Guests rave about the exquisite offerings, with highlights including the tiritas gaviota, a ceviche starter that sets the tone for a memorable meal. The atmosphere is simply enchanting; diners can savor delectable dishes while enjoying the soothing sounds of the ocean waves and a picturesque sunset.

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the food, particularly the Lomito (snapper) and Camarones Roca, which are both perfectly cooked and artistically presented. The homemade chips add a delightful touch, and the attentive service—exemplified by staff members like Roberto and Francisco—ensures a warm and welcoming dining experience. While some found certain items, like tacos, to be on the pricier side, the overall consensus is that the combination of superb food, outstanding service, and breathtaking views makes La Gaviota worth visiting. This is not merely a meal; it’s an experience that turns ordinary evenings into cherished memories, solidifying its place as a must-visit in Zihuatanejo.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Live music
    • Rooftop seating
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • All you can eat
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Organic dishes
    • Private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside

Reviews For LA GAVIOTA Restaurant-Bar

Ashley S
Jun 26,2025
The food here is wonderful. We started with the tiritas gaviota. This is a large ceviche starter for two people but we would get it again. I tried to save room for dessert but was not successful. Their chips are homemade. Very good. I had the Lomito (snapper dish) and it was exceptional (guac here is wonderful) and my husband had the chille relleno - there wasn’t any left on his plate. The view and ambiance (ocean waves crashing) are worth the stop but this place truly has excellent food and service. Nice breeze here so you don’t get too hot. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.
Dylan Monteverde
May 15,2025
The finest and most delicious restaurant of our 4 day trip to Zihuatanejo. The atmosphere is amazing. Highly recommend you go for dinner an hour before sunset to enjoy the see breeze by the ocean and golden hour. The tuna sashimi was exquisite. Professionally prepared unlike most of the surrounding restaurants. The Camarones Roca were also extremely delicious. The tacos were ok., at 155 a piece, we found them too pricey for what you get. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoy!
Kathleen Vincent
May 3,2025
Outstanding Experience at La Gaviota We had a truly memorable evening at La Gaviota. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. A special thank you to Roberto, who took such good care of us throughout the evening. The food was outstanding. We enjoyed perfectly cooked shrimp paired with a medley of exceptional vegetables—fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. The menu offered a great selection. The setting is just as impressive as the food. With a stunning oceanfront view and a picture-perfect sunset, it’s the kind of place that makes a meal feel like a special occasion. Our compliments to the kitchen staff for a flawless meal, and again, heartfelt thanks to Roberto for making the experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Julia Inozemtseva
Apr 16,2025
The restaurant has a fresh and well prepared food. Campechana Zihua was our favorite. Our waiter Francisco took good care of us and tried his best to understand us and our English.
Carla Deykin
Apr 12,2025
This is a high end restaurant that has it all: excellent food, superior service and an outstanding view. They also have sophisticated live background music. This is an all around 1st class restaurant, worthy of a special occasion.
RadoTouiLLe
Apr 8,2025
Fantastic restaurant, I had hands down one of the best tacos of my life. Beautiful location, lovely service, great atmosphere. We stopped for lunch as we were arriving to zihuat and we didn’t regret it. We had the fish al pastor set of 5 tacos, really good, the taco chago, and zanka, both goods but my favorite was the taco chulo, so balanced with the perfectly seasoned shrimp, and the pickled onions with an amazing sauce that made me want to lick my plate. Only down side of the place is that it is on the pricy side and the drinks are outrageously expensive but for food this good I’ll definitely go again. And the set up is just gorgeous! You might need a reservation though . Highly recommend it !
PaulS
Mar 18,2025
Boy, were we ever glad to bump into a place like this! The food was exquisite, views were amazing and service was extremely attentive. Seafood Campechana for starters was nice. Pescado al pastor and Shrimp tacos were superb. Recommended
Hamzah Aziz
Mar 13,2025
This has been the best food of our trip so far. The view is amazing and the ocean breeze is incredible. They even brought us a snack on the house.

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