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El Amigo Miguel

El Amigo Miguel, thriving since 1970, serves traditional Mexican seafood like filete Miguel and pescado a la talla across its Acapulco chain. Known for its beachside palapas and live trio music, it’s a family-run gem with over 50 years of costeño soul.

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Price range
$$-$$$

Dining

El Amigo Miguel serves a menu rooted in traditional Mexican seafood, offering dishes like filete Miguel (seafood-stuffed fish wrapped in bacon), caldo de camarón, pescado a la talla, and camarones al coco, paired with micheladas or aguas frescas like tamarind. Operating as a family-run chain, its branches feature open-air settings with rustic decor—think tiled floors and folk art, often with live trio music adding a coastal vibe. Known for fresh catches.

Amenities and Services

The restaurant chain provides the following features and services:

  • Open-air seating with beach or street views
  • Indoor seating areas with ceiling fans, no widespread air conditioning
  • Takeout and delivery via Rappi at select branches
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrances at most locations
  • Street parking or small lots, varying by branch

Restaurant Details

  • Hours: Open daily, typically 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; some branches may vary
  • Reservations: Accepted via phone (+52 744 486 2868 for Costera Hornitos), not typically required
  • Dress Code: Casual beach attire common among guests
  • Parking: Free street parking or small lots, depending on branch
  • Payment: Accepts cash and major credit cards; average cost per person ranges from MXN 200 to MXN 400

Locations

El Amigo Miguel operates other locations in Acapulco, each with distinct traits:

  • El Amigo Miguel Centro – Benito Juárez 16, Centro near El Zocalo
    The original downtown location three blocks from the Zócalo, housed in distinct corner downtown building with a loyal local following.
  • El Amigo Miguel Diamante – Blvd. de las Naciones, Colonia La Zanja
    In the Diamante zone, this branch caters to a mix of tourists and locals with a modernized patio, praised for freshness.

What to Expect at El Amigo Miguel

El Amigo Miguel has been an Acapulco seafood chain since 1970, a family-run tradition spanning over 50 years, cherished for its authentic costeño flavors along Costera Miguel Alemán and downtown haunts. Open-air spaces buzz with trio tunes, friendly staff. It draws locals and tourists for its filete Miguel and camarones.

El Amigo Miguel
Av Costera Miguel Alemán s/n
Hornos
39355 Acapulco, Gro.
Mexico

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