Restaurant Scams in Puerto Escondido

Overpriced Seafood Bait-and-Switch

Beachfront restaurants along Playa Principal and the Adoquin strip attract visitors with chalkboard menus showing competitive prices, then present a verbal specials list of whole grilled fish and fresh catch with no prices attached. Bills frequently exceed what was discussed, with additional charges for tortillas, salsa, and table service added separately. Some establishments quote prices per 100g without making clear the total weight of the dish ordered.