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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Terraza Zicatela

Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

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The food selections at restaurants on Zicatela Beach are more unique and creative than those on the larger, family-style beach of Playa Principal.

If you are looking for something uncommon to make a food memory, check out the restaurant selections on this side of Puerto Escondido.

View of the beach from Terraza Zicatela

Zicatela is known for its international surf competitions held in November of each year. The "pipeline" here is quite famous.

From Terraza Zicatela, this is your view.

Notice the beach volleyball net to the left.

Menu

One of the menus at Terraza.

You can order octopus tacos, smoked sailfish tostadas, Creole salad, or a ceviche with fresh coconut, Serrano lime, shaved red onions and cilantro.

The shrimp tacos listed above are served with a Mexican smoked chili paste made with dried shrimp, avocado leaves, garlic, vinegar and salt.  It is a local specialty paste made in the mountains of Oaxaca.

The first ceviche with shrimp has a macha de semillas. This is a "semi-paste" made with sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts, garlic, dried chilis and coconut oil.

LOTS of flavors going on here on this menu!

Drink menu

At the top of this drink menu you see the typical Tequila Sunrise and Daiquiri, but also a coffee cocktail called Carajillo. This cocktail can be served hot or cold, depending on the bar. In Mexico, normally this drink is served hot with either Licor 43 (43 secret ingredients), tequila or mezcal.

Speaking of mezcal you see a list of craft mezcales as well as "Ancestral Legacy" mezcales as well. Oaxaca is the leading maker of mezcal. It has a far smokier taste than tequila, and is a whole world of its own.

Then of course, being Mexico, you also have your tequilas.

Green salad with apple

This is an ensalada verde with arugula, lettuce, green apple, cucumber, pumpkin and sesame seeds, served with a citrus vinaigrette.

Billy said it was outstanding.

Seafood Pasta

Pasta Marinara with shrimp, octopus, clams, and mussels with a cream sauce, cracked black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.

Yummy!

Bill for two

All of this food, with wine and tip came to $31USD.

AND with a beach view.

White wine with view of the beach

Billy went back several times because the food was so tasty and beautifully presented.

Here's a glass of afternoon wine and a spacious view.

Night vista of the beach

At night the beach was lit up and with the sound of the waves, it was a very peaceful view.

Would we eat here again?

Absolutely.

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Terraza Zicatela

Calle Del Morro Playa Zicatela # 15

Playa Zicatela, Puerto Escondido 70934 Mexico

Tele: +52 954 165 3443 and 954 588 9677

Email: terraza_zicatela@hotmail.com

Open daily 1pm to 10:30pm

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