Arriba del Malecón is a casual restaurant directly on the Cuyutlán malecón in Colima, Mexico, blending Mexican seafood with Italian dishes for a broader menu than the town's typical seafood shacks. The menu includes pizza de mariscos, a seafood-topped pizza, alongside ceviche de camarón and pasta al pescado, giving visitors an option beyond the standard ceviche-and-fried-fish format found elsewhere in Cuyutlán. The dining room is informal, with open-air or semi-open seating overlooking the malecón and the black-sand beach Cuyutlán is known for, no dress code, and a relaxed, beach-town noise level. There is no formal wine list; beer, soft drinks, and simple mixed drinks round out the beverage menu. Reservations are not required, given the casual walk-in format, and the restaurant sees its steadiest traffic during the afternoon into early evening when visitors linger along the malecón to watch the sunset.
Signature dishes
- Pizza de mariscos
- Ceviche de camarón
- Pasta al pescado
Good to know
- Known for
- Casual malecón spot mixing Mexican seafood with Italian dishes
- Hours
- Daily 12PM-9PM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Malecón de Cuyutlán s/n, Centro, 28860 Cuyutlán, Col., Mexico
18.9284, -103.9061 View on map
Highlights
- Pizza de mariscos, a seafood-topped pizza distinct from typical Cuyutlán seafood shacks
- Pasta al pescado blending Italian and Mexican coastal flavors
- Malecón-facing seating overlooking Cuyutlán's black-sand beach
- Casual, mixed Mexican-Italian menu
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the late afternoon for malecón views leading into sunset
- The seafood pizza is a distinctive order not commonly found at other Cuyutlán restaurants
- No reservation is needed; the restaurant is walk-in only
- Pair a visit with a stroll along Cuyutlán's black-sand beach before or after eating
Accessibility
The restaurant is on the Cuyutlán malecón at street level, generally step-free; specific interior wheelchair facilities have not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the menu different from other Cuyutlán restaurants?
It blends Italian dishes like pizza and pasta with traditional Mexican seafood, rather than serving a purely Mexican seafood menu.
Is the restaurant on the beach?
It sits directly on the Cuyutlán malecón, close to the town's black-sand beach.
Are reservations needed?
No, the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis without reservations.