($$) For fans of chili, this recent creation of Canadian Deborah (of "Mamma Norma & Deborah" fame) is the place to be. This colorful restaurant serves a wide variety of Mexican and American/Canadian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, some of it leaning in the direction of Tex-Mex (which is generally not readily available in Mexico). Vegetarian dishes, including vegetarian chili, are also included on the menu.

don't miss: a must-have is Deborah’s clever creation, the chili chili, which is a chili relleño filled with chili. Absolutely delicious! Also, the nacho supreme salad and the BLT salad with honey mustard dressing are quickly becoming all-time favorites.

just the facts, ma'am: open daily from 7:30am to 11pm. Choose between airy sidewalk or shaded indoor seating with quite possibly the most complete collection of chili- and bean-themed décor!

meet me @: Chili Beans is located on Ixtapa Blvd, at Ixtapa Plaza #5, just across the street from the Emporio Hotel.

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($$$) La Malinche in Ixtapa is a lovely, relaxing setting for a nice meal. They serve a variety of traditional Mexican food for prices that are moderate for Ixtapa standards.

don't miss: a trio of salsas is served with tortilla chips while you wait for your meal. The tomato salsa is fabulous, and the others are delish as well. The tortilla soup is served with the customary condiments of avocado, crumbly cheese, chilis and sour cream, and is a tasty light meal or appetizer.

just the facts, ma'am: La Malinche is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 8 am until midnight. Happy hour (two for one beers and margaritas) is from noon until 5 pm.

meet me @: La Malinche is located in the Ixtapa Plaza, Anador Punta Potosi # 17, behind Señor Frog’s.

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($$$) Canadian owner/chef Deborah has developed some tasty twists on the traditional Mexican favorites in this airy restaurant in Ixtapa. Menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner include the traditional (breakfast burritos, enchiladas) and the unique (chili relleños with lobster and shrimp), and is certain to satisfy all types of tastebuds.

don't miss: piña colada pancakes, signature dish orange chipotle shrimp and Deborah’s award-winning chocolate cake.

just the facts, ma'am: open daily from 8am until 11pm. It can be crowded at dinner time during high season, but it’s worth the wait if there is one.

meet me @: the purple awning marks the restaurant, located in the commercial shopping center between Señor Frog's and Banamex in Ixtapa.

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