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Esmirna del Mar (Barra Vieja)

Carretera Barra Vieja 1, Acapulco 39690, Mexico
(744) 444-6069
Ranked #1 of 132 restaurants in Acapulco
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Price range: 15 AUD - 21 AUD
Good for: Romantic, Groups
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Groups
Dining options: Reservations
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Dallas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The food is amazing. I'm picky about my seafood but the fish dish (pescado smirnoff) we had was unbelievable. The restaurant is located on the beach so you eat lunch while watching the waves roll in. With cold beer and a fantastic menu what more could you want.

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

They food here was absolutely amazing! We had red snapper fish. Half in adobo seasoning and the other half in garlic seasoning. My favorite was the garlic seasoning! Great sunset dinner location.

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Acapulco
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Beautiful beach, good ambiance and great food priced right. Owners with great attitude.

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

This is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner on the beach for those who love fish! We arrived just in time to watch the sun rise before enjoying a very fresh mexican dinenr. We enjoyed a perfectly grilled red snaper served with mexican rice, salad, pico de galo salsa, and hand made corn tortillas. They serve the fish with... More

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Bronx, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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Esmirna's del Mar was another amazing restaurant recommended by our driver Roberto Alarcon. I would have been happy eating a taco here just to be able to view the amazing sunset with my beloved, while seated under our own palapa, digging our toes in the sand . But no, aside from the spectacular sunset we were treated to a fabulous... More

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Columbia, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Personalize service, delicious fresh seafood (Red snapper, lobster, shrimps), and amazing atmosphere. Romantic, relaxing, and just plain FUN to eat on a table settling on the beach/sand. The gorgeous view of the water & the sunset...ahhhh There are hammocks there too!

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Our driver, Roberto Alarcon (robertoalrey@yahoo.mx.com) recommended and drove us to this awesome beach front restaurant. Nothing fancy, but incredible sunset view with feet in the sand and our most favorite dinner of the entire week in Acapulco. Really fresh grilled red snapper (we loved the garlic and red sauce), great guacamole and prawns and delish margaritas. We loved it!!

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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Esmirna del Mar was the perfect Acapulco treat. My friends and I ate right on the beach with a menu of flaky and fresh red snapper, the most amazing rice I have ever tasted and tender jumbo shrimp. For dessert, we were given bananas flambe with sweet cream. Really a Mexican treasure!!

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Houston, Texas, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This restaurant has two swimming pools and lots and lots of palapas and tables, service is very good and prices are fair. We enjoy our day there. You can rent four wheelers to ride on the beach to a very affordable price.

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Milwaukee, WI
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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This is the best seafood restaurant you could hope for. The food is fresh and simply prepared by very friendly folks. About a 30 minute drive south of the Grand Mayan. When you go, be sure you know how you are getting back. There are no taxis just sitting around. Well worth it for a day or an evening.

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