La Palapa del Pescador

La Palapa del Pescador sits on Calle Francisco Villa at Caleta de Campos, above the sheltered Bahía Bufadero that gives the town its name, and serves the day's catch bought directly off the beach each morning. Aguachile de camarón, raw shrimp cured in lime and chile in the style popular across Mexico's Pacific coast, is the dish most associated with the restaurant, alongside filete a la plancha for those wanting a simply grilled fillet and a cóctel de camarón as a lighter option. The palapa structure, with its open sides and thatched roof, sits elevated above the bay, giving diners a direct view over the water rather than a beachfront-level setting. There is no notable wine or cocktail list; the appeal is the freshness of the seafood and the view rather than a drinks programme. Prices are moderate for the coast, 150-380 MXN per person. Reservations are not required, but arriving before sunset is worth planning for, since the bay-facing tables are most in demand as the light changes over the water in the evening.