In the wide variety of restaurants you will find international cuisine as well as traditional dishes. Enjoy dining al fresco with spectacular views of Acapulco, since many restaurants are located on the hills and cliffs around the Santa Lucía Bay.

The port’s typical food is an inspiring crossbred gastronomy which conjugates pre-Hispanic and European tastes. A result of this crossbred is the famous pozole, a weighty bowl (pozolero) overflowing with a white broth comprising lemon, oregano, onion, avocado, green chilli and crackling fried delicious sardines. This dish is served traditionally on Thursdays in many restaurants.          

In the downtown area, on the beaches and along the coast, you’ll find restaurants offering a wide selection of exquisite fish and seafood options.

Acapulco is a very good option for seafood lovers, you can enjoy some local specialities like "A la Talla Fish" (grilled fish Acapulco style), "Vuelve a la Vida" (Come to life), consists of fish, shrimp, snails, octopus and clams, marinated in lime juice and “Ceviche”, this ceviche Acapulco style is prepared with pieces of fish cooked with lemon juice with onion, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, olivs and chili. For those who love exotic dishes, you may try armadillo or iguana meat, and “jumiles” (insects larger than ants and smaller than grasshoppers) smell delightful and can alleviate arthritis pain.

You may try the local candies made with coconut and tamarind. The delicious sweets include the baked coconut candy, coconut popsicles and tamarind pulp mixed with chili or sugar.