Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Restaurant on Playa Larga

Restaurant on Playa Larga (reply)

Tess — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:16:53 +0000

This would actually be what he found on the beach, mucana seeds

I love finding them

Restaurant on Playa Larga - OLEAJE (reply)

LadyM in Zihua — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:54:38 +0000

We, my friends, family and I, think Oleaje is the best. I have not gotten into the ocean there in over 25 years. Not that I think the waves were smaller then. I just think I got way smarter. Glad you enjoyed it there.

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cd69 — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:35:00 +0000

Thanks for the link that saved me time as I was curious too as I never heard of...Now I hope they didn't eat these or there is a good party at Holymole

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JKOFROTH — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 01:18:02 +0000

We did go to Oleaje and had a excellent late lunch. We did not go into the Ocean after observing it. Thanks for the commendation.

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Bonnie — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 00:40:54 +0000

for those who wondered (as I did), see the link below.

Ojos de venado

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HolyMole — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 23:17:08 +0000

Yes and no. It depends on the surf. Last week while there, we were able to go in because the surf was pretty calm for there. The waves don't really peel off in one direction(left or right)they crash straight down therefore I wouldn't recommend boogie boarding or body surfing. A sure way to break a neck. There can be strong undertows also that will sweep you feet out from under you and pull you out. Swim smart, swim with a partner and with little ones, just use common sense. Most of the places have pools for them.
I work on an Atlantic Ocean beach and know what being careless can do. I've seen it to many times. Fortunately we have lifeguards to watch over us.

We tried El Caguamo today, we'll try Oleaje next time. Could have gone for a (careful) swim today: the waves were small for Larga. Last night the seas must have been a little rough, 'cuz I collected 38 ojos de venados along the beach....a beachcomber's bonanza for this area, which doesn't often provide much in the way of shells or other collectibles.
We've been to Larga a half dozen times this trip, but still haven't seen any dolphins. Whales won't show up until January/February.

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huevofrito — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:16:13 +0000

Yes and no. It depends on the surf. Last week while there, we were able to go in because the surf was pretty calm for there. The waves don't really peel off in one direction(left or right)they crash straight down therefore I wouldn't recommend boogie boarding or body surfing. A sure way to break a neck. There can be strong undertows also that will sweep you feet out from under you and pull you out. Swim smart, swim with a partner and with little ones, just use common sense. Most of the places have pools for them.
I work on an Atlantic Ocean beach and know what being careless can do. I've seen it to many times. Fortunately we have lifeguards to watch over us.

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Lani — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:05:12 +0000

I do not!!! It is open ocean.

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JKOFROTH — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:22:17 +0000

Does any one go into the Ocean on Playa Larga?

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LadyM in Zihua — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:48:16 +0000

If you go during the week and at the normal time we eat lunch, you can have wonderful food at Oleaje plus cool off in the pool. No hassle with kids. They come later or on weekends. We love just listening to the waves and and watching for dolfins.

We like Popeyes (reply)

Helene — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:35:06 +0000

Food is great and the pool is very nice.

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HolyMole — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:18:45 +0000

Every man for himself. But for my dollar go to El Caguamo. At the T make a right and go down about 5 restaurants. LLLLLAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGEEEEE pool by the entrance. Roberto and his wife Ene are the proprietors with the biggest smiles on the beach. Lupe is the waiter and his wife does the cooking along with Roberto. Seafood fresh, awesome portions and great prices. A cool breeze along with the warm seas. BE THERE. Great mezcal also.

We like Popeyes, turn left at the T, maybe the 4th place down. Haven't tried Oleaje or El Caguamo, but we will.
As far as pools are concerned, most of the ones at Playa Larga seem to be intended for the kids - and on the few days that any of Larga's restaurants are busy, you wouldn't want to share the pools with the kids.
That said, in addition to a kid's pool at the restaurant, Popeyes also has a large pool across the road.
Another choice, albeit a longer drive from Zihua, is Restaurant Lagartos on Playa Blanca. Nice little pool, terrific food and, important to us, none of the pounding hip-hop crap that sometimes can spoil an afternoon at Larga.

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huevofrito — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:01:58 +0000

Every man for himself. But for my dollar go to El Caguamo. At the T make a right and go down about 5 restaurants. LLLLLAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGEEEEE pool by the entrance. Roberto and his wife Ene are the proprietors with the biggest smiles on the beach. Lupe is the waiter and his wife does the cooking along with Roberto. Seafood fresh, awesome portions and great prices. A cool breeze along with the warm seas. BE THERE. Great mezcal also.

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felixthecat — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 04:20:43 +0000

I have always liked 4 hermonos. Excellent food and Great service. When you get to the end of the road ( the T ) make a left, second restaurant on the right. Get a table closest to the water. Awesome view. Might even see some Dolphins close to shore.

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LadyM in Zihua — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 03:01:47 +0000

I like going to Oleaje and the owner is Edy who has been around since the Captain's Table. He was the bartender there. They have great food at good prices and a small dipping pool. I would go on and say they have a great view but that is laughable. Where in the world at Playa Larga is there NOT a great view. I go there a lot and several people I know go there also. Could not find nicer people.

When you get to the T there at the beach go to your RIGHT and it is the first restaurant on the left.

Restaurant on Playa Larga

JKOFROTH — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 01:00:28 +0000

Can anyone recommend the best restaurant to spend the day on Playa Larga?
We are staying in Ixtapa but would like to try out the beach at Playa Larga.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.