The “Eat & Drink Your Way Through Los Barriles” Guide
First things first: this is not intended to be a comprehensive guide. In Los Barriles, you’ll find dozens (if not hundreds) of options for places to drink and dine, from roadside taco stands to swanky seafood restaurants.
Instead, this is our hand-picked guide, built upon over 10 years’ experience living and eating well in Los Barriles. We love these local gems, and we’re sure you will too.
Breakfast & Brunch ☕️🧇🍊
Caleb’s Cafe - fabulous bakery, excellent service, delicious omelets - $$
La Playa Restaurante - upscale, beachfront spot perfect for a boozy brunch with both healthy & creative options - $$$
Leo & Chuy’s - cute backstreet bistro with Mexican staples, family-owned - $
Maxico Coffee - healthy breakfast & smoothies with vegetarian/vegan options - $$
Lunch 🌮🥑🍔
Smokey’s - American-style pub fare & working smokehouse, with incredibly fresh fish, sashimi and seared tuna - $$
Loncheria Mar y Tierra - simple, clean Mexican staples, many non-seafood options - $
El Viejo - hands down best tacos in town, go for the fish or shrimp tacos & fixin’s bar - $
Dinner 🍣🍷🍝
La Casita - everyone’s favorite for a fancy seafood/sushi dinner, date night spot - $$$$
Beans & Rice - colorful, cute atmosphere with more unique Mexican choices - $$$
Santuario - beautiful outdoor desert setting, wood-fired cooking, creative cocktails - $$$
La Gaviota - a seafood lover’s dream, lots of fresh and raw options, great for sharing - $$
Bay View Bar & Grill - beachfront, varied semi-upscale menu, think: “surf & turf” - $$
El Panzon - quirky spot off the highway, Monday is the popular night: 2x1 al pastor tacos - $
Joe’s Pizza - as good as anywhere in the world, feel free to design your own - $
Taqueria Lily’s - back-alley street fare like hot dogs & loaded burritos, popular for a reason - $
Taqueria Pelapapitas - open ‘til midnight, great for late-night munchies, huge portions - $$
Don Roberto’s - chef is from Napoli, authentic ingredients for top-notch pizza & pasta - $$
Don Roberto’s
Fabulous Napoletano pizza with authentic, Italian-imported ingredients.
Drinks 🍹🍸🥂
“Round Bar” at Playa del Sol - deadliest margarita in town, best enjoyed at sunset - $$
SweetPea’s Tiki Bar - fun and funky cocktails, cheap beer, HH guests get 2x1 drinks - $$
Lazy Daze Beach Bar - grungy and weird, located on the beach, fun for daydrinking - $
Smokey’s Happy Hour - the locals’ watering hole of choice, half-price drinks 4pm-7pm daily - $
Cactus Bar - late night jams with a pool table, and often a fun night out, especially on weekends - $