El Olvido

El Olvido is somewhat tucked away in the Plaza Marbella just off the Diana circle of the Costera. Mediterranean décor, romantic setting, and modern cuisine are the main features of this upscale restaurant. El Olvido offers a modern fusion of cuisines, but in this case it is French with Mexican. An example is the red snapper (huachinango) dressed in a sauce made of butter and a combination of citrus juices. The bar has a special menu of different unusual cocktails, to start off the evening. Salads of different kinds (including octopus) are offered, some with exotic dressings (like mango). Cold avocado soup and hot black bean and chorizo soup are also favorite starters. Examples of the entrées are chipotle lamb chops, sea bass in cilantro-avocado sauce, and quail in honey and chilis. Tropical deserts top off the experience. The restaurant serves on a terrace overlooking the beach and the bay, where guests dine by the light of candles and the stars. Dining early has a benefit, as the beach can be noisy later on, especially during high season.