8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
We stayed at Las Brisas Ixtapa and really enjoyed the beautiful beach and the spacious, comfortable rooms. The setting itself is wonderful.
That said, the area that really needs improvement is the food and the evening entertainment. The buffet offered very similar dishes each day—just slight variations of the same things. Some variety and creativity would make a huge difference. Adding some live music or entertainment at the bar at night would also enhance the experience.
We tried the private dining at Portofino and were very disappointed. The server, an older gentleman, was rude and rushed us through the meal, which really put a damper on the evening. The Mexicano restaurant was a bit better, it was our 1st Wedding Anniversary —our server Alberto did a great job, and we enjoyed the salad and Agua Chile. However, the vegetarian tostada was not good, the Chile Relleno was missing cheese, and the corn cake tasted identical to the apple cake at Portofino. The churros were cold, hard, and tasted of old oil.
Overall, the food is the weakest part of the resort. Even if the all-inclusive price increased slightly, improving the quality and variety of the meals would really elevate the guest experience.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025