Nayarit is a beautiful state that not only offers breathtaking landscapes, but also an outstanding culinary tradition. And when it comes to seafood, Nayarit’s dishes are simply unforgettable. One of the Pacific coast’s most iconic specialties that visitors must try is aguachile.
Where to Eat Aguachile in Nayarit
Here are some of the best places in Nayarit to enjoy this fresh and flavorful seafood dish.
Vayami Tostadería
Vayami Tostadería is a seafood restaurant located in the capital city of Tepic. The restaurant serves a wide variety of seafood dishes, and its aguachiles stand out for their fresh ingredients, creativity, and bold flavors.
Some of the most popular options include hibiscus aguachile, fire-roasted aguachile, and passion fruit aguachile.
The menu also features other specialties such as tuna tostadas, surf-and-turf tostadas, shrimp pâté tostadas, smoked fish tostadas, battered fish tacos, marlin barbecue tacos, and even pastor-style seafood tacos.
The restaurant is located at Carrizo Street corner with Oliva Street, Rincón de San Juan neighborhood, Tepic.
Mariscos Los Caballos
Mariscos Los Caballos is a popular seafood restaurant in Tepic that serves aguachile in three different styles using 100% fresh shrimp.
The first is the red aguachile, prepared with cola de rata chili and chiltepín peppers for an intense spicy flavor. The second is the traditional green aguachile made with serrano peppers, which is the favorite among customers.
Finally, there is the black aguachile, designed especially for children, featuring a delicious flavor with only a mild touch of spice.
The restaurant also offers appetizers such as zarandeado tacos, shrimp empanadas, marlin empanadas, octopus-and-cheese empanadas, and shrimp cocktails with vegetables.
It is located on Libramiento 120, Lindavista neighborhood, Tepic.
Restaurante Pineda
Restaurante Pineda is located in Rincón de Guayabitos and has specialized in seafood and refreshing drinks since 1985.
The restaurant offers a menu full of flavor and tradition, featuring signature aguachiles such as the traditional version, Piñeda-style, chiltepín aguachile, and pineapple-and-mango aguachile.
All of the aguachiles are based on shrimp cured in lime juice, but each one includes a unique twist. The traditional version is served with green sauce, while the Piñeda-style features shrimp covered in roasted pineapple sauce with chiltepín chili.
The pineapple-and-mango aguachile combines seafood with tropical regional fruits and green sauce, while the chiltepín aguachile highlights a handcrafted sauce made with chiltepín peppers and roasted garlic.
The restaurant is located at Highway to Los Ayala kilometer 5 in Rincón de Guayabitos and is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ancla Beach
For seafood dining by the ocean, Ancla Beach is one of the most popular restaurant-bars in the Pueblo Mágico of Sayulita.
The restaurant serves several types of aguachile, including fried, black, red, and green versions.
The fried aguachile consists of crispy shrimp served with roasted red chili sauce, while the black aguachile features cured shrimp with roasted black chili sauce, tortilla ash, and ginger.
The red and green aguachiles are both made with cured shrimp, but the red version is prepared with morita chili sauce, while the green version is served with a spicy serrano chili and cilantro sauce.
Ancla Beach is located at Manuel Navarrete Street 143, between Pelícanos and Gaviotas streets in Sayulita.
Source: sinembargo
