ENTREES

Assiette de Pates Maison

Quiche Lorraine

Marinated Abalone and Shrimp

Escargots a la Bourguignone

Beef Carpacio A La Russe

Cactus and Shrimp Salad with Cumin

Salade Nicoise with Fresh Tuna

Salade de Chevre Chaud with Pinenuts

SOUPS

French Onion Soup a la Gratinee

Soupe a la Poisson Marseillaise

PLATS

Octopus Saute a l'Orange with Rosemary

Filet de Poisson aux Pommes et souce au Camenbert

Grilled Tuna Steak with Fruits Vinaigrette

Giant Shrimps Flambees wtih Tequila and Coconut

Fricasse de Poulet au Vin Rouge

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roquefort Sauce

DESSERTS

Terrine de Grapefruit with Tea Sauce

Creme Brulee

Mango Tacos with Coconut Sauce

Brownie and Vanilla Ice Creme with Kahlua Sauce

Apple Tatin Tart with Sour Cream

Iced Nougat with Tequila, Strawberry and Pepper Sauce

Your Chef:

Caterer School: Blois

Service: L'Elysee

Chef: Guy Savoy Restaurant, Yvan Restaurant, Paris

5 years travelling all around the world as food &bar manager in CLUB MED

Owner restaurant two years in Paris

Since 1994: Chef: VILLA DEL SOL, BUCCANEROS, CAFE SALSA etc... and also maestro de chef at L'alliance Francaise

Restaurant Review - La Madera

"The sauces he creates use ingredients that merge together magically."

K.L. Moore

Our town just got lucky again. We are always getting new restaurants opening and closing their doors. Well, we have a new place, and hopefully, it will keeps its doors open for a long time. 'La Madera', the new beach restaurant on the beach La Madera is operated by the French chef, Mathias Habrioux. He is known for his ingenious sauces and pastries. He is a beach restaurant by day and, by night, he holds court at his ocean-side patio, preparing your dinner as only he can.

The reason for this write up is not to profile is newness, but to shed some light on a new taste here in Zihuatanejo, one that needs to stay. His appetizers are genuine unique creations and cannot be missed. His lobster crepes are divine and, for a very different taste, try his beet carpaccio, with thin slices of beets, mango, covered with a homemade vinaigrette and topped with crumbled blue cheese, as I said it sounds different, but you have to try it.

 His entrées are usually a fish, chicken and beef dish, with a house special every night, but do not even think that sounds boring. The sauces he creates use ingredients that merge together magically. His Roquefort sauce for his skirt steak is the thing dreams are made of. Desserts are really his specialty. Mango tacos with a coconut cream sauce are a must. I must admit though, the most creative dish I tried was chilled slices of orange with a rosemary cream sauce. I would never have thought to put rosemary and oranges together, but it was delicious. The wine list is not extensive but it is in the works. But, the margaritas are good and the choices in tequila are right on the money. 

The location is very romantic and a perfect place to have a nice dinner. You are sitting on the patio on the edge of the waves rushing in at La Madera Beach. Candles and flowers add an elegant touch. The restaurant is still new and working out a few glitches here and there, but all in all, it is a great dining experience. And, luckily, the prices are not so exorbitant. Mathias is open for breakfast too. A little bird told me that if you call and request a day in advance, he will make some real French croissants for you. For croissants and reservations give Mathias a call at 554-0860. 

Buen Provecho.