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Cangrejito Restaurant Family Style Mexican Food
Tara A. Spears
If you enjoy hanging out in a neighborhood bar where the locals go, you’ll love going to Cangrejito’s Restaurant in Los Ayala.
Nestled on the south end of beautiful Jaltemba Bay, this family style restaurant and bar offers “friendly people, good food, good service” away from the hustle of the more commercial areas of the bay.
Hosts Gerardo and Karina Huizar Rodriguez work hard to make every visit to their restaurant relaxing and satisfying. Open every day except Wednesday from 8 am til 6pm, Cangrejito specializes in fresh caught seafood dishes. In the winter they have 3 days of live music and daily specials with breathtaking ocean views.
You can use Whatsapp +52 1 322 188 8270 to make reservations or visit their FB page Bungalows & Restaurant Cangrejito. You can walk from the beach, drive or take a taxi to Av. del Estero #4- there is a sign on the street. Cangrejito’s is perfect for a laid back day enjoying margaritas, surf and sun.
Originally from Guadalajara, as Gerardo’s family grew to six children, he wanted a safer, quieter neighborhood in which to raise his kids. One of his brothers had a job at a hotel in Los Ayala and after Geraldo’s family visited, they fell in love with the coastal community. As soon as Gerardo got a job the family moved to Los Ayala.
“I appreciated the simple, honest activities of the community,” said Gerardo. “The schools and people are good, without the problems of the city.”
After saving for several years, Gerardo and Karina were able to operate their own small bungalow and restaurant. “We wanted to present real Mexican food to celebrate our Mexican heritage.” Karina and three of their daughters create in the kitchen while Gerardo greets and manages service.
A look at the menu will make your mouth water! Be sure to try any of the shrimp entres, whole fried dorado (Zarandeado) as well as the house specialty-Crab Buster- which includes 5 types of fish. There are salads and appetizers if you want light fare. Of course, relaxing on the beach needs a pina colada or margarita to get into the Mexican lifestyle!
For Gerardo and Kaina, their reward is when customers leave happy or that they say they enjoyed the food or had good service. “We consider those that come back as friends, family.”
Cangrejito is a place of good Mexican food, good Mexican music, welcomed by a caring Mexican family who lives the adage “mi casa su casa.”
Relaxing good times on the Los Ayala beach. You will experience authentic Mexican dishes that are known for their bold flavors, colorful presentation, and the use of fresh ingredients such as avocado, tomatoes, chilies, and seafood.
At Cangrejito the traditional Mexican flavors like mole, adobo, and salsa add an extra layer of complexity and depth to the dishes.
Treat yourself to a simple, relaxing meal at Cangrejito on the beach. Mexican food has the power to bring people together.
