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  • Dining and Entertainment

    The variety of restaurants in the Lake Chapala area will delight and amaze you—Italian, French, German, Chinese, International, Argentinean, English Fish & Chips, Mexican, Thai...just to name a few. Eating out in Lake Chapala is extremely affordable, the variety is immense, everything is close by and it becomes a wonderful way to socialize.

    In this section, we have listed the Restaurants in the lakeside area. If you have a favorite to add, don't hesitate to let us know. This is always going to be a work in progress as restaurants come and go.

    Catering and Musicians
    Restaurants

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  • Catering and Musicians in the Lake Chapala Mexico area

  • Information

    La Gaviota

    Contacts:
    Jose Luis Islas at 045-333 189 7177
    or jli8a@hotmail.com
    Maricarment at 045 333 177 7987

    MOBA www.moba.mx

    A company dedicated to the organization of events and banquets (catering), we rent furniture for any event, a sister company of Restaurants La Chata de Guadalajara.

    Contact:
    Mr. Jose Rigoberto Barocio
    Phone 331 284-0590
    Email: eventos@moba.

    Daniel Cordero

    Studio / Session Musician; Olides, Rock Classics, R&B, Latin Classics, Originals
    Email: daniel@danielcordero.com
    Web Site: www.danielcordero.com
    PHONE: International (011-52)   (376) 762-0403

    Bill Heintz

    Guitarist
    Phone: 766-4484

    Mariachi Chapala

    Contact: Tomas Hinojosa Navarro
    Phone: 766-1638
    (wonderful 10 piece marachi; but also the
    contact for a smaller mariachi and a 3 piece band)

    TallBoys Band

    376-766-1776, cell 045-331-305-0048, tallboysband.com

     

    Noe Raygoza and the Classics

        cell 045-331-265-6696
        noeraygoza@hotmail.com

  • Restaurants in the Lake Chapala Mexico area

    We have listed the Restaurants in the lakeside area that we know about. If you have a favorite to add, don't hesitate to let us know. This is always going to be a work in progress as you well know restaurants come and go.

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    Restaurants Open Late

    Dining and Entertainment

    Restaurants Open Past 9:00 pm in the Lake Chapala Mexico Area

  • Listing of all Restaurants in the Lake Chapala Area

    Restaurant
    Address
    Phone
    Open
    Type of Food
    60’s in ParadiseHidalgo #10766-4721Tues - Sun: 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Breakfast, Burgers, fries, root beer and coke floats, & shakes.

    Pets are welcome

    Their De-Lite menu is also gluten free.

    Ajijic TangoMorelos #5 (Reservations needed during the week) No reservations are taken Sat or Sun.
    766-2458Closed Tuesday

    Early Bird Lunch Specials:
    Mon-Fri - 12:30 - 1:30 pm
    $55 pesos
    Argentinean Steak Grill; all Angus beef; grilled fish
    Ana's Breakfast & Lunches
    Guadalupe Victoria 114
    (just behind Plaza Bugambilia's parking lot)
    Home Delivery
    766-1794Mon- Sat: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    From sandwiches to full meals for under $50 pesos
    Armando’s HideawayPrivada Ocampo #18
    (between Ocampo and Zaragoza)
    766-2229Closed Sunday
    Open 1 - 9 pm
    International; flambe dishes table-side
    Bruno’s El CircoCarretera Ote. #20
    766-1674Open four days a week:
    Fri - Mon: 2:30 - 8:30 pm
    12:30 - 8:30 pm
    Grilled Steaks & Italian
    Café in Accalli16 de Septiembre (1/2 block west of the Lake Chapala Society)766-4859Closed SundayMexican
    Café Internet Ajijic Carr Chapala-Joco #58 C
    (across from Telmex)   
    766-3626
    Closed Sunday
    Office Hours:
    Mon-Fri: 8:30 - 4:30


     Serves breakfast & lunch; daily soups, sandwiches & more. Also serves Middle East food.
    Caroli's Restaurant
    Carr. Poniente #529 (west of Hacienda Steak House and La Taverna) 766-1811

    Call ahead and pick your order up.
    Closed Tuesdays
    Open: Wed-Mon - 11 - 7

    Fish tacos, cooked to order tuna, salmon, shrimp and fish filet.

    Monthly specials


    Casa del Waffle (Waffle House)Ajijic Highway #75 (next to Hacienda Ajijic)
    766-1946Open dailyBreakfast
    Café Magaña

    Located at Hidalgo 100 in Riberas del Pilar, just east of the yellow Animal Shelter. Right on the main-drag between Chapala and Ajijic

    765-2919Noon to 7 P.M. Monday through Saturday Barbecued Ribs or Chicken, to eat in or carry-out, with eight fantastic sauces!
    Danny’s Ajijic RestaurantCarr. Ote. #2,(across from Plaza Montaña)766-2222

    Open daily
    Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm
    Sun: 8 am - 1 pm

    Mexican; American breakfast available.
    David’s CaféHidalgo 21
    (just east of 60's in Paradise)
    766-3074Open daily
    Mon-Sat: 8am-4pm
    Sun: 8 am - 3:30 pm
    Mexican
    Deli Lo Gans 10-B Hidalgo
    (next to 60s in Paradise)
      Closed Monday
    Open: Tues-Sun 9-2pm Wed-Sat 9-5pm
     Quaint, 5-table restaurant

    Crepes, pita, crissants, baked potatoes, apple cake biscotti, chapata, bolillo, salads, and wonderful desserts.
    Director's Spot
    Plaza Bugambilias, Carretera Ote. #54-5

    Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat 2pm-1am, Sun 5pm-12mid Deli, Sandwiches
    Domino’s PizzaHome delivery or take-out 766-369


    Doña Lola (Fonda Doña Lola)Carr. Pte 36 (across from Waffle House)766-4455Closed ThursdayMexican; American breakfast available.
    Dona's DonutsCarretera Ote #49 (across from Farmacia Guadalajara)766-1996Open dailyCoffee, donuts and sandwiches
    Don Vito's Pizza
    Marcos Castellanos 21


    Pizza
    Early Bird CafeOcampo #30
    766-5063Tues-Sat 8am-3 pm
    Sun 8:30 am -1pm
    Breakfast and Lunch; burgers and veggie wraps
    El Bar Co
    Carretera Ote 33-A
    766-0452Mon-Fri 11am-late, Sat 1pm-very late, Sun 1pm-9pm
    (seriously...this is how the times are listed!)
    Bar, sushi
    El Figon Ajijic
    Ocampo 8-C
    766-5468
    elfigonajijic.com
    Closed Sunday
    Open: Mon-Thur - 12-10 pm
    Fri-Saturday - 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
    Microbrewery Club
    Wine, Tapas & Tacos
    El Jardin de NinetteConstitución #57

    331-410-4046
    766-4905
    Closed Monday
    Tues: 5:30 - 9 pm
    Wed-Thur: 12-9 pm
    Fri-Sat: 12-10:30 pm
    Sun: 12-8:30 pm

    French-Mexican Fusion

    Live music every Friday
    El SarapeOn the Carr., Pte. #26-A (Ajijic West)766-1599Open dailyTex-Mex
    Fonda Doña LolaCarr. Pte 36 (across from Waffle House)766-4455Closed ThursdayMexican
    Frank's Deli
    Carreterra PTE #30 - 1
    (Strom-White Plaza)
    376 766 61537 days a week, 11am to 11pmHot panini or cold deli sandwiches to stay or go, soups and chili served in fresh bread bowl, fish & chips. hamburgers, dogs, brats, salads, nachos, onion rings, chicken fingers & wings etc...
    Giovanni’s
    (El Rincon de Giovanni)
    Carr.426 Rancho del Oro045-331-132-4948Closed Monday
    Tues - Sat: 12 Noon - 10 pm
    Sun: 12 Noon - 7 pm
    2x1 beer all day
    Happy Hour 5-8pm
    Italian
    GoEmiliano Zapata #50
    (no longer open for lunch)

    (045) 333-502-6555

    Closed Sundays
    Tues-Thurs: 6 pm - 10 pm
    Fri-Sat: 6 pm - 11 pm

    Contemporary
    10 hot & cold appetizers designed for sharing; dim sum

    Golden Fried ChickenAt Tobolandia in Ajijic766-2426
    Fried Chicken
    Gossip's Kitchen Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec #36
    (across from Ajijic Clinic)
    766-0217Close Sunday
    Mon-Sat: 12 - 8 pm
    Sandwiches, curry, gumbo, fresh seafood, oysters on the half shell
    Hacienda Los Alcatraces16 de Septiembre #4766-5238

    Hacienda Ajijic Steak Place

    Carretera Ajijic Poniente #268-7
    Las Flores Plaza
    376 766 4906Closed on Monday
    12 Noon until ?
    Steaks, Fish, Lamb, Rabbit, molcajetes
    Hole in the WallHildalgo #96
    Closed Wed, Fri & SunMexican
    Jardin PlazaJardin Oriente #2 (at the north east corner of the Ajijic Plaza)766-0039Open dailyMexican; fresh salads and sandwiches
    Johanna’sBlvd. Ajijic 118-A (across from Revolucion-Street of the Wednesday tianguis)766-0437Closed MondayGerman, European Cuisine
    La Bodega16 de Septiembre #124766-1002Closed Wednesday
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    International, Mexican cuisine, Live Music every night
    Las Miche Sports bar
    Carreterra PTE #30 - 2
    (Strom-White Plaza)
    376 766 615311am to 9pm

    Live Entertainment
    Big Screen TV
    Free Wi-Fi
    (see menu for Frank's Deli above)

    La Nueva PosadoDonato Guerra 9766-1444Open daily 8 am - 8 pm

    La TascaDonato Guerra #22 on the lakefront, (across from La Nueva Posada) 766-5269Open 12 Noon - 11pm;Mexican; Roberta Cerda and guest musicians playing jazz, swing, standards & more
    La Taverna

    Plaza La Huerta, West Ajijic (lakeside)
    Reservations

    766-2848
    Thu-Mon: 12 Noon - 10 pm
    Italian
    La TraviataCarr. Pte. 35766-4467
    Italian
    Los TelaresMorelos #6766-0428

    Closed Monday


    International Cuisine
    Special plates for diabetics & people with hypertension
    La Vina
    7 Colon

    International
    ManixOcampo #57766-0061Open Monday - Saturday Noon-9pm; Closed SundayLive music; international cuisine
    Mariscos PeterCarr Pte 524766-4450Closed WednesdaySeafood grill
    Melanie’s Restaurant & BarOcampo 151-A (inside Danza del Sol)766-1688Closed WednesdayInternational
    Min-WahCalle al Tepalo #96-A
    (up the hill from Dona's Donuts)
    766-0686Open daily 11 am - 9 pm
    Tues-Sun: Breakfast 8 am - 1pm
    Saturday Buffet: 2 - 6 pm
    Cantonese, Mandarin & Szechuan; complete bar
    Nueva PosadaDonato Guerra #29766-1444Open dailyInternational
    Number FourDonata Guerra #4766-1360Closed Sunday & Monday
    Hours:
    Kitchen -
    Tues - Thurs: 5:30pm to 10pm
    Friday: 5:30 pm to 11 pm
    Saturday: 4 pm to 11 pm

    Bar: last call at Midnight

    International Cuisine

    Entertainment

    Old Posada (La Vieja Posada)Morelos #1 (near Ajijic Pier)766-5378Mon-Fri: 11 am - 10 pm
    Sat: 11 am - ?
    (I guess until everyone stops partying!)
    Sun: 11 am - 8 pm
    Mexican
    Ole OlaTapas y MasDonata Guerra #417
    (Corner of Donato Guerra and 16 de Septiembre)
    Owner: Herb Hazen
    Capt. Delta Airlines (Ret.)
    766-0596Closed Sunday - WednesdayTapas, Spanish Appetizers and more
    Pepito'sCarretera Pte #69 (beside Waffle House)
    Home delivery
    766-2060Open every day
    Mon-Sat: 11 am - 7 pm
    Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

    Fast Food
    Cheesesteak sandwich, burgers, subs, salads, pasta, floats; daily specials

    Pranzo BistroBoulevard Ajijic # 103, La Floresta

     766-2511
    766-1668
    Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerItalian
    Real de Chapala Hotel (Los Azulejos)Paseo del Prado #27766-0028Open dailyMexican; American
    Restaurant ChungCarr. Pte.766-4804
    Chinese Food
    Ricky's Japanese & Thai

    Closed Sunday
    Roberto's Rinco del CieloCarretera Pte #35376-766-1616
    Closed Monday
    Open Tues-Sat for lunch & dinner
    Sunday brunch: 10 am - 3 pm

    American Cuisine
    Ruben's Grill
    Carretera Ote 11-B
    766-5484
    045-331-242-0276
    Daily: 8am-8pm
    Salvador'sCarr. Oriente 58, Plaza Bugambilias (next to Revolucion, Wednesday Tianguis)766-2301

    Mexican & American
    Secret Garden Retaurant & Bakery
    Hidalgo #8766-52139 am - 4 pm
    Closed Wednesday


    Vegetarian; Indian Lunch Specials
    Bakery

    Señor Sushi Carretera Oriente 54
    Plaza Bugambilia (next to grocery store El Torito)


    01 376 766 4606

    Sushi, Teriyaki & more
    Simply Thai Ramon Corona #11 (around the corner from the Lake Chapala Society)766-5665Closed Sunday
    Mon-Thurs: 11:30 am - 9 pm
    Fri-Sat: 11:30 am - 10 pm
    Thai Cuisine
    Super BurritoEncarnación Rosas 76766-2233Closed SundayMexican
    TabarkaCarretera Pte #421-1 (West Ajijic - Rancho del Oro)766-1588

    restaurantetabarka.com/
    Closed: Mon-Tues
    Open Wed-Sun: 12 - 10:00 pm

    Spanish Mediterranean
    Live Music every Thur: 8 pm
    Tepalo

    Parroquia 12
    (across from Ajijic Plaza - south)

    766-0727

    The GardenColon #8766-1381Mon - Sat:
    11 am - 8 pm
    Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

    Mexican
    Beautiful garden with free-roaming peacocks and other birds

    Tio DomingoOcampo 204
    (Turn right off Rio Zula onto Ocampo across from La Huerta)
    766-2453Closed Wednesday & Thursday
    Fri-Tues: 1 - 9 pm

    Mexican
    Tom's Restaurant-BarConstitución #32766-0355

    Mon-Sun 12noon-12mid, kitchen Wed-Mon 2pm-9pm,
    Tue kitchen closed


    Trattoria di AxixicCarr. Ote 30766-3796Open dailyItalian
    Valenciana's Carretera Ote. 9-A
    766-0873
    Free delivery
    Open 7 days a week
    1 pm - 11 pm
    Pizza
    YvesPaseo del Lago #48-A,
    766-1851Closed Wednesday
    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner from 8:00 am
    Steaks - Fish - Shrimp
    Fresh Salad Bar Daily
    10% discount Monday Lunch or Dinner

    Restaurant
    Location
    Phone
    Days/Hours of Operation
    Type of Food
    60’s in ParadiseRamon Corona #8-C766-4721Chapala: M-F 11-6; Sat 11-4. 
    Alfredo’s California RestaurantPriv. Fco. I. Madero 116 & Ramon Corona (across from the malecon in Chapala)
    765-2245  
    American LegionMoreles #14765-2259Closed Sunday
    Restaurant open from 9 am - 3 pm

    Sat: 9 am - 1 pm
    Breakfast always served.
    Sun Grill: 12 - 3 pm
    Bar open daily: 9 am - 6 pm.
    Happy Hour Daily 3-6 pm


    American
    Beer Garden
    Fco. I. Maderon #300-A
    (overlooking the pier, lake & malecon)
       
    Cafe ParisAv. Madero 421765-5353  
    CazadoresPaseo Ramón Corona 18765-2162Closed MondayMexican
    Chung Mee MeeMadero #430 Open dailyChinese buffet
    Cozumel RestaurantPaseo Ramon Corona 22 (east end of Chapala Pier)765-4606Open dailySeafood
    Delicias Restaurant
    Hidalgo #277
    765-5021Mon-Sun 8am-1pmBreakfast
    El Arbol de Café - The Coffee TreeHildalgo #236 (2 blocks west of main traffic light)765-3908Closed ThursdayCoffee
    El GuayaboRamon Corona 24 (end of Chapala Pier)765-4180Open dailySeafood
    El PatioMain Street, (near the Malecón)765-3817  
    El ZapoteMoreles #185 (1.5 blocks east of main traffic light in Chapala)765-2402Closed MondayMexican (pozole)
    Hooper's Eagle Bar & GrillCarr. Chapala-San Nicolas #12765-4414Mon-Tuesday 1-10 pm; Fri-Sun 12 Noon-10 pm.Music, pool, soccer field;
    La FuenteHldalgo #200765-3311Open dailyCafé
    La LenaAv Madero #236=C, Chapla, main highway (not far from main stoplight)765-2654Open dailyMexican Grill
    Mariscos GüichoRamon Corona 20765-3232Closed Tuesday
    Open daily 11am - 8pm
    Seafood specialties and molcajetes
    Mariscos La Enramada de LetyMadero 200-A (next to the entrance to the pier)  Seafood
    Mariscos La Ribera de ChapalaMadero 200-A (next to the entrance to the pier)  Seafood
    Mee Mee (also known as Chung Mee Mee)Madero #430 Open dailyChinese buffet
    TomasAlvaro Obregon #1765-3897Open Tuesday-Sunday: 1pm-10pm; Closed Monday

    American Grill
    Live Music

    Villa Monte Carlo Hotel (La Caprilla)Hidalgo #296765-2120Open dailyMexican



    Restaurant
    Location
    Phone
    Days/Hours of Operation
    Type of Food
    Cafe Angelica and BistroIt is located on the carretera in San Antonio on the opposite corner from PANINO same side of the street.766-4357
    331-216-0873
    Open Mon-Fri to  10:00 to 4:00.Wonderful home-made pastas and sausages; veal choices
    Cafe Adelita  
    Independencia #124
    (Right off the plaza - going straight down towards the lake -- on the left side
    cafeadelita@gmail.com
    www.cafeadelita.com
    766-0097Closed Monday & Tuesday

    Wed-Sat: 9 am - 10pm
    Sun: 9 am - 2 pm

    Mexican, American breakfast, Burgers; live entertainment
    Cafe Anglar
    Allen W. Lloyd #142
    (in front of gym)
     Closed Sunday
    Open: Mon-Sat - 8 - 4:30 pm
    Breakfast & Lunch
    Hole in One
    Carr Chapala-Joco #89
    766-4477Closed Tuesday, Wednesday & ThursdayAppetizers, Soup - Rack of Lamb - Pork - Fish - Seafood - Filet Mignon - Rib Eye - Prime Rib
    Sunday buffet
    Johnny's
    Gonzalez Gallo #86
    766-3526

    Mon-Sat 9am-6pm,
    Closed: Sun

    Bar, breakfast
    Laura's Kitchen
        
    Lety's MarsicosCarretera 154 (across from Coca Cola warehouse)331-021-4857Closed TuesdaySeafood
    Manglar Cafe
     Allen W. Lloyd #142
    (in front of gym)

     Closed Sunday
    Open: Mon-Sat - 8 - 4:30 pm
    Breakfast & Lunch
    Mario’sRamón Corona 132766-1452Closed MondayMexican
    Panino’s DeliCarretera #91-A766-3822Closed Saturday & SundayDeli Lunches
    PranzoCarreterra Ote, La Floresta
      Italian
    RecoletaCarr. Chapala y Calle del Parque, Chula Vista
    766 2656Tue-Sun 12noon-9:30pm, Mon closedArgentinean / Italian
    Sunrise Cafe
    Carretera 149-C, San Antonio Tlayacapan
      Tue-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-3pm, Mon closedMexican
    Breakfast, Lunch, Seafood
    TaiwanHidalgo #52-A765-2828Open dailyChinese Buffet
    Tony’sCarr. Chapala-Ajijic (Superlake Center)766-4069
    766-4614
    Closed Wednesday
    Open: 12 Noon - 9 pm

    Mexican
    Live Music: Thurs - Sat

    Tony’s Pollo FritoCarr. Chapala-Ajijic 159-A (Across from Paz Liquor Store)766-4069Open dailyFried Chicken

     

    Restaurant
    Address
    Phone
    Open
    Type of Food
    Bubba's


    Riberas del Pilar #101 (Next to S&S Auto)331-287-6642Mon-Sat 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Sun: 7:30 am - 3 pm
    Dine in or Carry out
    BBQ, chicken, pork, brisket, fried chicken, chicken pot pies
    Cafe Magaña


    Located at Hidalgo 100, just east of the yellow Animal Shelter. Right on the main-drag between Chapala and Ajijic.
    http://www.cafemagana.net
    765-2919Closed Sundays
    Noon to 7 P.M. Monday through Saturday
    BBQ, ribs and chicken; fish & chips
    Mom’s Deli & Restaurant
    Hidalgo (aka Carretera) 79-1 (Plaza Maskaras)765-5719

    Closed Weds
    Now open Sundays
    Open for Breakfast:
    Mon-Sat: 7-11
    Sun: 9-2

    Lunch:
    Mon-Fri: 11:30-3:30
    Sat: 11-2:30
    Sun: 11:30-2

    American; daily specials
    Pizzeria Toscana da Alessandro
    Hildalgo #75 (on the carretera) (yellow house)765-6996Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
    Hours: Noon - 10pm
    Sun: Noon - 9 pm
    Eat in or Take Out Italian; pizza
    Smitty's BBQ
    San Jorge 104765-5875Closed Sunday
    Mon-Sat: 11am-?
    BBQ
    Restaurant
    Location
    Phone
    Days/Hours of Operation
    Type
    of Food
    Café de la Viuda  Closed Wednesday 
    Chac-Lan At the top of the Raquet Club in the Monte Coxala spa
    San Juan Cosala
    Rafael Osuna #300
    045-331-079-9839

    01-387-761-0326
    01-387-761-0111

    Closed Mondays
    Tues-Thurs & Sun: 9 am- 10 pm

    Fri-Sat: 9 am - 11 pm

    Mexican Haute Cusine
    CubaGonzalez Ortega #208
    Jocotepec
    387-763-1218Closed MondayMexican
    Don Emiliano’sTerrace dining. Also special events & catering7656-2800  
    El MiradorCarretera #679, Piedra Barrenada, San Juan Cosala387-971-0453Open dailySeafood
    Fonda Argentina - El EsconditeAt the intersection of Carr. Chapala-Gdl and turnoff to La Barca333-161-5427Open dailyHigh quality Argentinean dishes; fresh daily
    La Casita de MolcajeteRamon Moreles #132 (restaurant east of Chapala pier)765-5726Open dailySeafood & traditional molcajetes
    La Iquana de PiedraCarretera #636, Piedra Barrenada, San Juan Cosala
    044-331-309-3878Open dailyMexican
    Las OlasCarretera #660, Piedra Barrenada, San Juan Cosala
    387-761-0444Open dailySeafood
    Los Cinco PotrillosRamos Millan #30,  (over the mountain toward Guadalajara)
    Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos
    045-333-119-0735Open dailyMexican
    Lucy’s DeliOn the Carr. between Las Fuentes & Joco01(387)763-2687International Food; Open Daily 12 to 9, closed Sunday 
    Que Taco Restaurant & BarCarr. Pte. 12
    La Canacinta
    765-6996Closed SundayMexican
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