Bars and Clubs
After Dark in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Many of the Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo hotels stage shows such as the Fiesta Mexicana with typical Mexican and regional dances and costumes. Check local flyers for the latest on some of these shows.
Ixtapa’s nightlife covers the spectrum from hotel piano bars to ultra-modern discotheques and video bars, with the lively fun of Señor Frog´s thrown in for good measure.
Most of Zihuatanejo’s bars are in the core downtown area within a couple of block of the beach. Take a walk around after dark and pick your favorite spot to unwind or wind up. Because of downtown noise restrictions, many of the clubs and live music venues in Zihuatanejo tend to close earlier than in Ixtapa (usually by midnight). Canta-bars (for Karaoke) are popular in downtown Zihuatanejo.
After Dark
Some Ixtapa Bars and Nightclubs
Che Mangiamo Bar and Restaurant – Above Fisher´s Restaurant at Marina Ixtapa. Music Friday and Saturday nights as well as periodic special and holiday events. Comfortable bar couches overlook the Marina boat slips. Tel. (755) 553 – 3865
Christine – Very Popular upscale disco. Starts late (crowds arrive about midnight) and often rocks until daylight. Tel. (755) 553-0456. Part of the NH Hotel Krystal Ixtapa.
Cohiba Video Bar – Near Cinema Flamingos in Ixtapa. A favorite hangout for locals and tourists alike.
El Alebrije – High-tech disco. Located in the water park next door to Ixtapa Palace Hotel, Paseo de las Garzas s/n. (755) 553-2710El Bar – Plaza Ixtapa. Music from the 70′s, 80′s and also offering live music.
Kopados Bar – Next to Sr. Frog’s in Ixtapa. 553-2000.
Le Rouge Disco – Late night discotheque on Blvd. Ixtapa, open from 11 p.m. on. Cell phones: (044) 755-121-4409 and 100-5014
Liquid – After Hours Martini Bar, opens at Midnight behind Rafaello’s with DJ, Progressive Music and Fun.
Rumba Caliente and Bar, Salsa - live music in front of the Dorado Pacifico Hotel. Open from 9 p.m. Cell (044) 755-100-0931
Senor Frogs – The only place around where you are encouraged to dance on the tables. Very popular with all ages. Tel. (755) 553-0272
Some Zihuatanejo Bars and Nightspots
Bandido´s – Often with live salsa and tropical music, on Cinco de Mayo next to the Church and across from the Artisan´s Market. Also has several large-screen TVs showing sports or music videos.
Barracruda – Small but popular hangout on Pedro Ascencio. Good for people watching. Live music in evenings.
Corner Bar – on the corner of Ejido and V. Guerrero in downtown Zihuatanejo. Small bar ideal for people-watching. A good downtown meeting point.
El Canto de la Sirena – Live music by owner Jose Luis Cobo and friends. From 10:00 pm on, located on Highway 200, upstairs next to the main bus station.
Coconuts Lounge-bar – This Zihuatanejo classic restaurant has a nice bar area featuring a great bar menu. Bar/restaurant features live music most nights. Tel. 554-2518
The Black Bull – Midnight Rodeo and cantabar, attracting more of the younger crowd. Corner of Nicolas Bravo and Vicente Guerrero. Tel. 554-2230. Opens 9 p.m., Closed Tuesdays.
La Playa Bar – On Nicolas Bravo between V. Guerrero and H. Galeana. Popular hangout. Live music Tuesdays. Closed Mondays.
La Perla – Sports bar on Playa la Ropa, a great place to watch sports while the kids enjoy the beach.
Paccolo – Popular Bar with regular live music. On Nicolas Bravo between V. Guerrero and H. Galeana. Try out El Kiosko de Florian in the back room for great steaks.
Pipe’s Bar – On Pedro Ascencio No. 8 (walking street) in downtown Zihuatanejo. Popular hangout with large screen TV. Fridays, national drinks specials.
Rick´s Bar – On Cuauhtemoc street (the main walking street extending from the beachfront plaza inland). Full bar with live music.
Tequila Town – Disco and Karaoke on Cuauhtemoc #4, next to Rick’s Bar
Ventaneado – Disco and Karaoke above the Koyuca Pharmacy on the corner of Vicente Guerrero and Nicolas Bravo.
Zihua Blue – Eclectically-decorated lounge and restaurant with dancing on the road to Playa la Ropa. Tel. (755) 554-4844.
Zorro´s – popular bar serving $1 beer at the corner of Pedro Ascencio and H, Galeana (in the pedestrian streets area)
