Texas Ribs is a BBQ style restaurant in the Emporio Hotel. Known for its baby back ribs, it's casual with a family atmosphere. There is also one farther south at La Isla Mall in Diamante. There's a games...

A familiar American stand-by, Applebee's is pleasant, affordable and offers food for all tastes. It's located inside Galerías Diana on the Costera Miguel Alemán. Serves lunch and dinner, but hours may vary...

Fisher's Acapulco, a seafood restaurant in Gallerías Diana Shopping Mall, has a family atmosphere, a children's menu and moderate prices. It's a branch of a small Mexican chain operating mostly around the...

Easy to find across from the Hotel Continental, Prince is a male-only bar with pop, house and techno for dancing. Known for hard partying, late hours and quick hookups.

With dancing spilling over to the sands, Disco Beach attracts mostly a younger crowd (18-25) with a casual atmosphere, nightly specials and an inexpensive cover that includes an open bar of national brands.