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“from the steak to the sea food, from the tacos to the ceviche.” in 2 reviews
“Lobster was the most expensive on the menu @ 960 pesos ( the large size ) but like I said it was worth it .” in 2 reviews
“A little pricier than other choices in the area, but the setting is spectacular and the food is good quality and delicious.” in 2 reviews
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- 255386164Oct 14, 2022
El Alquimista is the perfect place to stop and enjoy Zipolite.
The spa offers relaxing treatments with one of the best massages I've ever had.
If you're looking for a restaurant that is private and directly on the beach (who said you had to choose?!) than El Alquimista is the perfect place to go. They have a large menu offering local cuisine, as well as food from other regions in Mexico and internationally. Fusion food is big so expect the flavors to pack a punch.
Nothing is ever less than exceptional at El Alquimista so expect your experience to be the same - phenomenal!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Liz M.North Vancouver, Canada034Nov 24, 2023
5 star Mexican style.
View, food and service are exceptional.
Will be back again for moteHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bruno S.Tijuana, Mexico2422029Nov 11, 2022
Well was staying close to el alquimista, so there was the only place Beach front to eat!
The food was good, service was good, Tamarindo Margaritas are the best!! (If you like them sweet).
Recomendable el lugar, la comida muy rica, ambiente y servicio!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Roger C.Mason, MI071Mar 12, 2023
Right on the water, candlelit and amazing servers. High quality food with incredible atmosphere.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aeon N.México, D.F., Mexico7276908Nov 25, 2021
I had dinner with partner and the night was amazing! Food was great (vegetarian options) and the candlelight decor and being right next to the ocean created a very romantic vibe. If I visited Zipolite again, I would definitely return to this place!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Ashley V.Austin, TX5733931391Sep 16, 2021
We have been here twice and I'm just very unimpressed with the food. The first time we had the salmon carpaccio and it was totally lacking love and flavor. Just some raw fish with some capers on it. This second time I asked the waiter what he recommended he said the balsamic tuna, so I agreed, I love tuna. The dish came out and was beautiful. I cut the fish open and it was very dark brown. I thought it was because of the balsamic. Nope. The fish was old, probably frozen and tasted like fishy death. I had to spit it out. The waiter took it back and I had the vegetarian lasagna instead, which was tasty. My boyfriend had the spicy shrimp dish. It was decent but the shrimp still had all the poop veins. You are definitely paying for the view and atmosphere which is magical. For as big of an establishment you would think the food would be better quality though. Might come back for a coffee or a cocktail probably not food.
Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Emmanuel M.Mazunte, Mexico243May 23, 2021
I have stayed 3 times here, the atmosphere and comfortable rooms are beautiful. You should wear something for the flies though. Be careful with the food, it is delicious but they lack consistency in its quality. Yesterday I had dinner at the restaurant and we got sick to our stomach. We went to make a complaint and no apologies were offered. We paid a high bill for catching bacteria in the meat and this disappointed us after a day before having tasted a delicious dessert.
Me he hospedado 3 veces aquí, es bonita la atmósfera y habitaciones cómodas. Aunque debes usar algo para los moscos. CUIDADO CON LOS ALIMENTOS, la comida es deliciosa pero les falta constancia en su calidad. Ayer tuve una cena en el restaurante y enfermamos del estómago. Acudimos a poner una queja y ni disculpas ofrecieron. Pagamos una cuenta alta por pescar una bacteria en la carne que arruinó días de nuestras vacaciones y esto nos decepcionó después de un día anterior haber degustado de un exquisito postre.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 84810162850Jan 5, 2018
The setting is 5 stars. It goes south from there. Drinks are good, had a michelada that was world class. They use their own mix for it. The food was hit & miss, but again consider the real estate. Service was chaotic and under-staffed, but still you keep coming back to the view. There was one thing worth mentioning, that was a bit strange for a restaurant setting, on the beach immediately to the south of the restaurant, right next door, was a nude beach, populated by mostly old men. Not appetizing. If you can look past that, or maybe that's your thing, this place will be your little slice of paradise.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Catherine N.Long Beach, CA0149Mar 23, 2020
Such beautiful area. The restaurant is right by the beach. The food is delicious and we were completely satisfied. I will be wiling to come visit again.
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