was just @ the el cid moro this Oct., had a wonderful time. We did the city tour, definitely recommend if you haven't done it, its a nice driving tour. We also did stone island tour, which was ok. But other than that, it was all about the beach, pool, and relaxing.
Some restaraunt recommendations:
Arre Lulu, in the golden zone, Mario will serve you, he's a great guy (there is 3 mario's, dad, son, cousin, all great)
La costa Marinera, near the hotel but towards the marina, it is overlooking the beach - great seafood, any local will vouch for this place
Panama for breakfast, we nearly went every day it was so good, and always packed
Panchos, in the golden zone (try their moonshine, it is delicious)
Sr. Peppers @ the marina, fine dining, take the free shuttle to El Cid Marina, and a few dollar ride there. This was by far the classiest restaraunt we ate at, and the cuisine was spectacular. Formal place, definitely good for special occasions.
Chilli peppers and Tony's on the beach, casual places that we walked to from the hotel. Just walk out to the beach, and go right, and after about 10 minutes it will be on the right overlooking the beach.
Shrimp Factory in golden zone, or shrimp bucket in olas altas
Los Arcos, across the street from the hotel
Carlos and Lucias, Cuban Food right by the hotel
el memin, for oysters
palapa del mar, across the street from hotel, great food, got the lobster, mahi mahi, and shrimp platter for 2
taco time - walking distance from hotel, just before golden zone and the DQ, open late, great tacos after midnight!
real michoacana ice cream , across the street from DQ, ice cream with chunks of fruit inside. many different flavors. walk there and back from the hotel for a guilt free dessert.