Espadín Restaurante

Five stars for the view and service. Food was good to really good, but honestly not that memorable. I had the dorado a la diabla which was a nice Mahi mahi cooked well but lacked the punch you would expect from an a la diabla dish. Very good otherwise, but I wanted heat! Also tried the arrachera which was again, good, but not great for Mexico. I get it. It’s a hotel restaurant which probably caters to American and Canadian tastes, but I guess there should be an option for those that like spicy food :) So many tourist spots have a killer super spicy salsa to make up for this, but sadly we didn’t find it here. Getting there was also a little challenge. We had no problem with our cab driver that we made friends with, but it might be a challenge or actually a reason to charge more for the carefree tourist. There is actually quite a bit of unpaved bumpy dirt road to get there A good reminder to ask about the fare before you take the ride. I was shocked how little our guy charged us but he did say he would charge more if we were a normal tourist fare. Worth the trip for the views and service for sure. Looks like a great surf spot in the cove below too!

Spectacular view and even better food. I would say premiere quality for Puerto Escondido and High-End presentation (check out the pics). Their specialty is Polpu al la Parrilla (grilled octopus w creamy mashed potatoes with bacon and asparagus). The desserts are incredible BTW. Talk a walk or grab a cab.

Espadín Restaurante – Stunning Views Over Playa Carrizalillo We recently dined at Espadín Restaurante in Puerto Escondido, and the experience was unforgettable. The restaurant sits perched above Playa Carrizalillo, offering a spectacular panoramic view that you could happily admire for hours. It’s the kind of setting where every glance feels like a postcard, and I can only imagine how breathtaking the sunset must be from this spot. The food was good and the service was excellent—attentive without being intrusive. While the view is certainly the star of the show, the overall dining experience was relaxing and enjoyable. We would definitely return, especially to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand. Espadín Restaurante is worth visiting for the scenery alone, but the welcoming service makes it even better.

This restaurant is situated down a dirt track in a very underwhelming area but once you go up the steps and see the view - wow. It was beautiful. Get there for 5.30pm to see the full sunset. We had prawns, guacamole, mahi fish and sea bass and a gorgeous table right on the terrace. Nice to have food that wasn’t just tacos.

Went for breakfast. Had the Huevos Rancheros. It was so good. Our waiter was excellent, spoke better English than our Spanish.The view of the beach was magnificent!Can't wait to come back and eat there again.

Nice restaurant with an amazing view, but the food didn’t taste Mexican at all - it felt more like a European restaurant. Strangely, the salsa they served was way too spicy, which made the experience a bit odd overall. Maybe this place is better suited for drinks rather than a full meal. We were the only visitors. So not much vibe

Amazing view, food and drinks. Recommend reservation, but we arrived without and were sat quickly, ultimately moving to a table with a view. Everything was delicious.

This is a foreigner tourist focused restaurant as many in Puerto. The prices are high but the view is amazing. The view leads to Carrizalillo beach. The Best time to go is before sunset to watch it there. You should make a reservation if you want to go around 5 pm. At that time it could be an hour queue or even more in high season. The bathroom is small for the restaurant but enough. The food is not that well served, the size is smaller in comparison with other restaurants. The drinks are tasty and cute. The restaurant is inside a hotel but with its own entrance. I think is a good place to go once for the view or in a special ocassion. It's a familiar environment.

Five stars for the view and service. Food was good to really good, but honestly not that memorable. I had the dorado a la diabla which was a nice Mahi mahi cooked well but lacked the punch you would expect from an a la diabla dish. Very good otherwise, but I wanted heat! Also tried the arrachera which was again, good, but not great for Mexico. I get it. It's a hotel restaurant which probably caters to American and Canadian tastes, but I guess there should be an option for those that like spicy food :) So many tourist spots have a killer super spicy salsa to make up for this, but sadly we didn't find it here. Getting there was also a little challenge. We had no problem with our cab driver that we made friends with, but it might be a challenge or actually a reason to charge more for the carefree tourist. There is actually quite a bit of unpaved bumpy dirt road to get there A good reminder to ask about the fare before you take the ride. I was shocked how little our guy charged us but he did say he would charge more if we were a normal tourist fare. Worth the trip for the views and service for sure. Looks like a great surf spot in the cove below too!

Food, service and ambiance was on target. The sun set was a bonus. You have to come here when visiting PE. They ever help get a taxi back to where you started.

It was dark when we arrived so we missed the beautiful water view. Excellent grilled fish (sea bass) with mashed potatoes. Perfect veggies too. Charming wait staff.

What a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The views are beautiful any times of day. The food is delicious. It over looks the beach. Watch all of the surfers while you enjoy some delicious Mexican food

This is the lovely open air rooftop Restaurant in the Villas Carrizalillo Hotel that sits high on a Cliff overlooking la Playa Carrizalillo beach way way way down below. Locally, it's the most popular place where everyone goes for brunch, date night or a special occasion, as it has fabulous views, great food & is very romantic. The hotel & restaurant is very beautiful, the service is excellent & the Local Oaxaca food is always amazing here. I spent about a year here & ate here a lot. It's one of my favorite places in Puerto Escondido. I always end up here. One of my most favorite fish dishes of all time is the banana leaf wrapped filet in adobo. Its phenomenal. I also love the fresh octopus & the shrimp & filet. The breakfast/brunch is also fabulous, the fresh fruit dishes are amazing & the burger is a fresh ground short rib. Hubby & I love that they sprinkle the fries with fresh local Oaxacan cheese & herbs. Of course the Margaritas are also excellent, it's a must visit place when in Puerto Escondido for cocktails & sunsets. Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer, and this is one of our favorite dreamy destinations. Highest Recommendations.

beautiful view,good service, good food, varies menu items to choose from. Arranchera beef, shrimp- popular with tourists. breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The view is an 11/10: gentle sea breeze while you overlook Playa Carrizalillo. We were there for lunch but the sunsets must be stunning. The ambiance was dreamy. Food: 2/5. Prices were a bit on the high side. Presentation was nice but the flavours were bland and everything seemed oily. The salad was swimming in dressing and we couldn't finish it. Service: terse to average. Overall: come for the view, but don't have high hopes for anything else.

Loved the food Great guacamole Best breakfast tacos ever Great hamburger Good coffee Fabulous view Visited 5 times Great service

The view is amazing! Came here for lunch after relaxing in Playa Carrizalillo and the food was as complimenting as the scenery. I ordered a Frappuccino to cool off and the flavor was indulgent. I also ordered a fish entree, which was cooked to perfection. Service is friendly and of course you can't beat the amazing view!

The views here alone are enough to make this place worth a visit. We came at the perfect time right before sunset and it was soo beautiful! The food is a plus here as well. Don't remember the name of my dish but I had the seafood pasta and it was the perfect portion. A must stop if you're in Puerto Escondido!

Amazing view. The coconut shrimp was wonderful. Also highly recommend the margarita with mezcal, lime and cucumber.

Gorgeous location and great view all day long. Once we sell several schools of whales breeching in the distance . My favorite plate is the steak and shrimp over mashed sweet potatoes and the whole sprinkled with thin onion rings. Unfortunately, I just heard they took this long-standing favorite off the menu. Ask for it - may come back. We usually go for lunch and have never had a problem getting a seat right away. Oh - The Mexcal fruit cocktails are all to die for.

Great food. Excellent view and a beautiful sunset. Everyone enjoyed their meal here. We had 3 thumbs up for the rib eye steak. My raviolis were awesome

THE VIEW. And the prices for breakfast? Wow. How on earth. So I was just kind of wandering towards the beach and found this place for breakfast on a Sunday, it was absolutely fantastic! Great service and surprisingly affordable breakfast! Go with a fresh juice, the americano was basic.

Incredible restaurant overlooking such a beautiful swimmable beach. The view was exceptional and the food and flavors were delicious. I would only recommend more options for drinks.

The venue is perfect. Has unobstructed views of playa Carrizalillo, the sunset, the sea breeze. It's perfect for birthday celebrations and special occasions. However, I expected more from the kitchen. The dishes are very well presented, with medium to small portions but It lacked flavor, salt and seasoning in some entrees. The appetizers were the best part of the food experience and the deserts the worst. Overall, the place offers a very well-rounded dinning experience, but not memorable.

Go in time to wait for a table before sunset on the terrace. They don't take reservations, so get on the list and order a cocktail. The view is the best in town.

The views alone are with this place. Hostess and staff absolutely amazing and friendly. We had as an appetizer Chicharrón de pulpo and it was fantastic! Colorful and beautifully presented! Located in the state of Oaxaca the mole is a must. This chicken mole took me back on how it was presented and totally delicious!! My husband ordered coconut shrimp (smaller portion) but definitely worth it nonetheless. We ordered a mint lemonade and it was fresh and refreshing. You can tell that everything they do is from scratch. Don't pass this place up. They also conveniently take pesos and card. Not many place in Puerto Escondido take card.

Nothing special, except the view. The view was much better then the food! It's located off a cliff overlooking Bahia Carrizalillo.

A beautiful and amazing restaurant in Puerto Escondido overlooking the ocean and Playa Carrizalillo! A must go spot if you are traveling here and seeing a sunset! Ambiance/Service: The place is beautiful, the view is spectacular and the staff is extremely friendly. The only complain was that the staffing was a little slow when we were done, but it allowed us to relax a little longer and enjoy the amazing view. Food/Drinks: Best food we had in Puerto Escondido! We tried some fish tacos, grilled octopus, ceviche, and a few other items which were all delicious and cooked perfectly. The margaritas were also were wonderful. Definitely recommend going here if you are in Puerto Escondido and looking for a nicer place to eat with amazing food and a beautiful view.

Best view to watch the sunset, great drinks and food, service was spot on as well definitely recommend the mussels in white sauce with garlic bread

Wow. This is a special place, and I feel I didn't approach my first visit this afternoon with enough wonder. First, the view. The open-air restaurant is perched atop Carrizalillo beach, a little cove just west of the center of Puerto Escondido. Gorgeous, enough to distract you from the stellar food they serve at Espadin. Service is attentive but inobtrusive, and very professional. I asked to skip the cheese on the green salad I had for an opener, and it came without cheese, as requested. This is ALWAYS an issue in Mexico - I'm not lactose intolerant, just dislike cheese. The server who delivered the salad (I'd ordered from another) asked me if I was lactose intolerant. I explained no, I just don't like cheese. The salad was carefully sorted, with trimmed lettuce and marinated radishes in vinaigrette - perfect palate refresher. The dorado that came next was mounted on a sauce with beurre blanc, hence her question. Very, very professional. I requested that they not overcook the dorado, as they often do with fish in Mexico, and it was delivered exactly as I wanted. It was a simple preparation, with the beurre blanc mounting and cilantro pesto, some mashed potatoes, trimmed cauliflower and carrot. There's a full bar, but I didn't have any of the alcoholic drinks. Walking in, I saw one of the staff sorting mint leaves on a table, inspiring me to order a mint lemonade. Perfect accompaniment for a late lunch in the middle of Oaxaca summer. Puerto Escondido is still an endearingly grubby town, fifteen years after my first visit. Every once in a while though, I want to sit down for something special. I wasn't looking for something special at lunch today, but that's what I got, and Espadin is where I'll go in the future for something special.

The view on this restaurant is absolutely beautiful. However; we decided to try this place based on reviews and pictures of the food with the surprise that menu showed on yelp is from previous chef, their menu is completely different from what's shown on yelp. Well, all the plates were ok to me, nothing really surprised me. I say all right since I'm Mexican I know what authentic Mexican food tastes like. I ordered mole since this is Oaxaca, mole is a popular dish on this state for my surprise this is the most simplest unflavored mole I ever tried on my life, also add that my chicken was undercooked and they make me wait 30 min to re do my order. Everybody was done eating and I was still waiting for my plate. Anyways, I do not recommend this place, if you wanna come here for the view go ahead but the food is not the best. Unfortunately all the food options on the bay were pretty Americanized, like come on this is Mexico, leave our culture they way it is, if you enjoy it good for you but stop thinking turning this into America is good idea cause is not.

Stayed at villas carrizalillo so we had a breakfast and a dinner. View is spectacular. Service is good. Chilaquiles at breakfast are the call. Green juice is really tasty. Dinner was good, but Puerto Escondido has SO many great restaurants...

Buena comida. Servicio amable. Una vista inolvidable. / Good food. Friendly service. Unforgettable view.

Amazing views right on the ocean. The atmosphere was wonderful. We ordered the mussels as an appetizer and then the "surf and turf" meal. Mussels were our favorite-SO good. The dinner was decent but not to our liking. The shrimp tasted "off" and the reduction was too sweet/not complimentary of the meal.

Best Sunset dining Excellent menu and well prepared Staff are uniformed very gracious and speak English or guess well Multilingual menu Reservations strongly recommended

Omg! This restaurant is a must when visiting Puerto Escondido! Go here for, not only the breathtaking sunset view overlooking Playa Carrizalillo, but for the sumptuous food and drink! Make sure to try everything from the appetizers to the desserts! You won't be disappointed with any meal. We tried the grilled octopus which was tender and fresh. I loved the ensalada oaxacan. And my Pescada a la ajillo entree melted in my mouth! We finished off the dinner with pistachio ice cream and a chocolate cake. The best part of the night was that we felt like we were eating at a 4 star restaurant but with 2 star prices! From the atmosphere, to the presentation, to the drinks, the food, and the service, Espadin is worth every peso!!