Fodor´s Review: (2008) Eat at the horseshoe-shape bar -- especially if you happen to be by yourself -- on the covered patio, or out under the sky. Restored by owner Patricia Cumming's architect husband, Zihua's oldest house has a gorgeous patio open to the stars and surrounded by zillions of tiny white lights. The kitchen is consistent: try the roast pork loin, the sweet and zesty coconut shrimp, or one of the vegetarian offerings. Five different dessert coffees are prepared flaming at your table. In the evening a keyboarder or romantic duo playing bossa nova or jazz is sure to entertain.
The
New York Times: “Such fresh ingredients appear regularly on the menu at
Coconuts, a local institution since 1979 and owned by Patsy
and Joe LoGiudice, former New Yorkers. Joe, an architect, updated
an old coconut-weighing station — Zihua's oldest building,
dating back to 1865 — making it a coconut-palm-shaded
courtyard restaurant while keeping the original beamed ceilings
intact. Patsy, a self-taught chef, told me she simply creates
dishes she'd want to eat. Her taste is unerring, even transforming
chiles rellenos by lightening the dish with a shrimp, potato
and manchego cheese filling.
Travel
& Leisure: "Ask
for a table in the lantern-lit garden. Dine on spicy red snapper
with garlic sauce. The margaritas, made with fresh lime juice
and Sauza Hornitos tequila, are the best in town."
Smarter Travel: For more than 25 years, Coconuts has been the "it" spot for fine dining, romantic atmosphere, and friendly service in Zihuatanejo.
Town
& Country: "For excellent, reliable and romantic dining, try COCONUTS.
I polished off the sweetest grilled Red Snapper of my life."
Fodor´s: "Coconuts head chef, David Dawson, prepares shrimp tacos,
Mexican bean soup, coconut shrimp, and irresistible pasta Ciprian,
served with a shrip basil, anchovy and wine sauce. Try the creamy
flan for dessert. |
Gayot Travel –The Guide to the Good Life: Aussie David Dawson serves up gourmet Mexican food in the oldest building in town, including a refreshing Oaxacan cheese salad, grilled calamari, red snapper filet wrapped in hoja santa (leaf), and chiles rellenos stuffed with pan-fried shrimp, garlic and potatoes. Enjoy the food on the huge patio, check out the art on the walls and in the adjoining gallery, and often live music.”
Washington Post: In Zihuatanejo, Coconuts (Pasaje Agustin Ramirez No. 1. El Centro) sits off a cobblestone street in a whitewashed old building, the oldest in town, built in 1865. The private garden, shaded by coconut palm trees, is a real oasis from the heat and noise of the city's central shopping district. It's lit by soft lantern light in the evening. Try the gazpacho for lunch or the shrimp tacos (tacos de camaron) March 2008 Washington Post
Chowhound: Dining: El Centro. Had tacos de camaron at the great, inviting circular bar at Coconuts. They were very good. Also had a tequila and sangrita. Lovely, warm service on my first night there. The dining space was decorated with lots of twinkling lights and was magical.
Berlitz: "Coconuts
is the essence of Zihuatanejo. Visitors like it and locals love it.
THIS IS THE PLACE."
Birnabaum´s: "Coconuts
is a favorite for its good seafood, paté, black bean soup and
salads."
Frommers: "Fresh
is the operative word in this creative, seafood heavy menu. Chef David
Dawson,checks what is fresh at the market then uses only top quality
ingredients to prepare notable dishes like paté and grilled filet
of red snapper Coconuts."
Fielding´s: " The food is
excellent, from the pasta and grilled vegetables, to the filet mignon,
tuna steak with a basic sauce and the bananas flambé for dessert.
The succulent pork chop and lomo de puerco, however, is not be missed." |
