A waterfront restaurant on Zihuatanejo's Paseo del Pescador known for fish tacos and garlic shrimp, closed only on Wednesdays and a fixture of the town's harbor walk.
La Sirena Gorda has anchored Zihuatanejo's Paseo del Pescador in Guerrero, Mexico, for decades, a waterfront institution known across the harbor walk for its fish tacos. The menu centers on fish tacos alongside aguachile verde and camarones al mojo de ajo, all built around the day's catch from the local fishing fleet. The dining room is casual and open to the harbor walk, with simple tables, a steady flow of foot traffic, and a relaxed, unhurried noise level typical of Zihuatanejo's fishing-town character. There is no formal wine program; beer and micheladas are the standard pairing with the seafood. Reservations are not used, and the restaurant closes only on Wednesdays, making it a dependable stop most days of the week for lunch or an early dinner along the Paseo del Pescador.
Signature dishes
- Fish tacos
- Aguachile verde
- Camarones al mojo de ajo
Good to know
- Known for
- Waterfront fish taco institution on Zihuatanejo's Paseo del Pescador
- Hours
- Thu-Tue 8:30AM-10:30PM, closed Wed
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Paseo del Pescador 90, Centro, 40880 Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
17.6413, -101.5524 View on map
Highlights
- Fish tacos considered a Zihuatanejo institution
- Waterfront tables on the Paseo del Pescador
- Camarones al mojo de ajo and aguachile verde
- Open nearly every day, closed only Wednesdays
Tips for visiting
- Plan around the Wednesday closure, the restaurant's only day off
- Fish tacos are best ordered fresh at lunch when the catch is newest
- Walk-in seating only; no reservation is needed
- Combine a visit with a stroll along the Paseo del Pescador harbor walk
Accessibility
The restaurant has level, street-front access along the pedestrian Paseo del Pescador with standard table seating.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Sirena Gorda open every day?
It is open Thursday through Tuesday and closed only on Wednesdays.
What is La Sirena Gorda known for?
Fish tacos and garlic shrimp, served on Zihuatanejo's waterfront Paseo del Pescador.
Does La Sirena Gorda take reservations?
No, it operates as a casual walk-in restaurant.