Villa Serena

Villa Serena more than lives up to its name. Set near a trailer park in the Tourist Corridor, the restaurant is one of the area's hidden gems, with palapa-shaded patios that descend on a hillside overlooking over the Sea of Cortés. It's an extraordinarily beautiful setting, and a perfect spot for tropical cocktails or a romantic dinner. The food is very good, if unpretentious, with a focus on traditional Mexican specialties and fresh local seafood. Lobster tail is one of the more popular options, but the clam chowder, oysters Rockefeller, whole red snapper, and seafood enchiladas are all excellent. The Villa Serena surf and turf special is also tasty, and includes shrimp, lobster and lamb chops.