The Los Barriles “Drink & Dine” 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 humble roadside taco stands to swanky seafood restaurants.
Instead, this is our hand-picked guide, built upon 10+ years’ experience living and eating well in Los Barriles. We love these local gems, and we’re sure you will too.
Breakfast & Brunch ☕️🧇🍊
En Flores - our neighborhood café offering top-quality coffees and creative, healthy dishes - $
En Flores
Around the corner from Hotel Hondo! Less than a 1-minute walk.
Caleb’s Cafe - fabulous bakery, excellent service, delicious omelettes - $$
La Playa Restaurante - upscale, beachfront spot perfect for a boozy brunch with both healthy & creative options - $$$
La Playa Restaurante
Sunday brunch anyone? Don’t miss the mimosa station!
Leo & Chuy’s - cute backstreet bistro with Mexican staples, family-owned - $
Green Dot Organic Bistro - healthy breakfast, coffees, & smoothies with vegetarian/vegan options - $
Lunch 🌮🥑🍔
Smokey’s - American-style pub fare & working smokehouse, with incredibly fresh fish, sashimi and seared tuna - $$
Loncheria Mar y Tierra - simple, clean Mexican staples, many non-seafood options - $
Loncheria Mar y Tierra
A local favorite for cheap, authentic dishes. Lunch only!
El Viejo - hands down best tacos in town, go for the fish or shrimp tacos & fixin’s bar - $
Los Bowlriles - super creative Asian-inspired tacos & amazingly fresh poke bowls (Thurs-Sun only!) - $$
Los Bowlriles
Located in the food truck just a few minutes north of Hotel Hondo. They also offer smoothies & açaí bowls.
Dinner 🍣🍷🍝
La Casita - treat yourself to a fancy seafood/sushi dinner, great for date night, 1-minute walk from hotel - $$$$
Beans & Rice - colorful, cute atmosphere with more unique Mexican choices - $$$
Santuario Firewood Kitchen - beautiful outdoor desert setting, wood-fired cooking, creative cocktails - $$$
Santuario Firewood Kitchen
Dine al fresco with the smell of mesquite wafting through the air.
La Gaviota - a seafood lover’s dream, lots of fresh and raw options, great for sharing (also great margaritas!) - $$
Bay View Bar & Grill - beachfront, varied semi-upscale menu, think: “surf & turf” - $$
Bay View Bar & Grill
Come before dark to enjoy sea views!
El Panzon - quirky spot off the highway, Monday is the popular night: 2x1 al pastor tacos - $
Joe’s Pizza - delivery or pick-up only, pizza as good as anywhere in the world, feel free to design your own - $
Taqueria Lily’s - back-alley street fare like hot dogs & loaded burritos, popular for a reason - $
Taqueria Pelapapitas - open ‘til midnight, great for late-night munchies, huge portions - $$
Don Roberto’s - chef is from Napoli, authentic ingredients for top-notch pizza & pasta - $$
Don Roberto’s
Award-winning Napoletano pizza with authentic, Italian-imported ingredients.
Drinks 🍹🍸🥂
Pully’s Beach Club - enjoy toes-in-the-sand atmosphere with fabulous tequila drinks, tacos & more - $
Pully’s Beach Club
You can’t beat these vibes & cheap drinks right on the beach!
SweetPea’s Tiki Bar - fun and funky cocktails, cheap beer, fantastic pool table - $$
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 - $
“Round Bar” at Playa del Sol - deadliest margarita in town, best enjoyed at sunset - $$
“Round Bar” - Playa Del Sol
Beware of that third margarita!