Considered Puerto Escondido’s best fine dining experience, this small yet casual restaurant is a must for food lovers - offering both degustation and a la carte options. We generally try to stay on the light side of the menu. Make sure you try the smoked grilled oysters. Reservations required.

Perched high on the cliffs above Playa Carrizalillo, Espadin is known for its spectacular sunsets, seafood and Oaxacan cuisine. Just make sure you don’t have too many Mezcalitas - its 185 steps down to the beach!

We love this restaurant for its unique take on modern Mexican flavors. It’s rooftop location is fantastic and the cocktail list is one of the best in town.

When you craving sushi in Puerto Escondido, trust us, this is hands down the best in town. Excellently prepared naturo rolls, terrific miso soup and tempura and a surfista atmosphere make this a great local option for dinner.

Excellent food with absolutely the best burgers in town. Nene offers a surfista environment and handsome waiters to boot. A relaxing and great place for a margarita with mezcal on the side.

Managed and owned by one of the most famous surfing families in town, this wonderful local restaurant offers only four tacos: its award winning smoked fish, shrimp, baha fish and vegetarian. If that works for you, it is definitely worth a try.

This was the first restaurant we fell in love with in Puerto Escondido. Enjoy delicious modern Mexican food and/or laze away the afternoon on comfortable sun beds with chilled tunes. Agua Sala is the perfect place to eat, drink, relax and watch the sunset.

El Coste Restaurante. The original and standout restaurant in Zicatela and one of the best in all of Puerto. A seafood lovers paradise. Sink you feet in the sound, listen to the waves and enjoy some of the best seafood in all of Oaxaca.

Owned by Chef extraordinaire and dear freind Levi Coste (of Coste Restaurante), La Principal offers some of the most sophisticated and fresh food in town. Seafood is the focus so make sure not to miss the whole grilled red snapper and calamari frito. The vibe is stylish and laid back. If Levi is around - ask for him as he is always ready for hearty laughs and great conversation.

A delightful hidden gem just one block off Zicatella’s main beach. The Elephant Garden is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch or a quick snack before hitting the waves or post beachside yoga. Healthy, light and offering both vegan and gluten free options, Elephant Garden is a serene start to the day in Puerto

Despite it’s name, Alaburger is the king of pizzas. Enjoy thin crispy delicious pizza in a casual beach setting where you can put your feet in the sand and listen to great live music. It’s communal seating and fire pits is a great way to meet other travelers. A very fun night.

The newest and coolest bar in La Punta and run by our French amigo Benjamin - Mombasa offer great cocktails, incredible DJ’s and the outdoor vibe that all seek out in La Punta.

Watch some of the best sunsets in Puerto Escondido at SAVANNA. This is our favorite spot for breakfast in La Punta. However their dinner menu is just as stellar - from gazpacho to lemon risotto along with live music and great drinks with the best view in town it’s pretty hard to beat.

The newest addition to La Punta’s food scene is SOMMO, and our number one pick for Japanese in Puerto. The modern concrete architecture design is a draw but the food, ambience and music is on point. Highly recommend.