What's Here

Groceries – There are several grocery stores in Los Barriles, about 5 KM north of Spa. Get back on the main road and go right (north). The entrance of the town has a water feature, can’t miss it. Turn right onto the main street. About 200 meters on the left is Chapitos, the largest grocery store in town. Good selection of U.S. products.

Restaurants -– Los Barriles is where most of the restaurants are, however Tia Licha's in Spa is very good for breakfast and lunch.
- Tio Pablos – the place to get Gringo food. Pizza, hamburgers, steaks etc. Also the best night life due to karaoke nights.
- El Viejo, in the middle of town – very good and reasonable – fresh seafood everyday. Open B/L.
- Los Barrilitos, at the north end of town – good local food, fresh seafood, good margaritas. They also have a sushi bar and it's quite good.
- Buzzards, on the left inthe Plaza as you drive into town. Good place to knock back a few and watch a game. The have hot dogs.
- Las Palmas Hotel for the resort atmosphere – killer margaritas. They also have sushi, hot dogs and hamburgers.
- The Paradise Cafe in the center of town next to the internet office – serves up a good breakfast and lunch.
- Baja Cactus on the main highway past the Los Barriles entrance right side of road – good fresh seafood and very reasonable prices. Try the scallops.
- Calafia in Buena Vista on the main road to Los Barriles – good food if you have 2 hours.
- Buena Vista Resort in the Spa, good bar, good bartenders, decent food.
- There are many other local taco stands that are safe and good, plus several more restaurants

Gas – there is only one Pemex gas station in town about half way to Los Barriles from the casa. it's on the left side of the road. Keep a full tank as sometimes they run dry for days at a time. Next closest gas is half way back to the airport.

Fishing – Buena Vista Hotel in Spa is a good place for fishing charters. It’s convenient, just a two minute walk down the beach. Other charters are Las Palmas Resort and Martin Verdugos in LB
