Guidebook for Mazatlán
Food Scene
Great food, nice beach vibe, outdoor seating option, live music several nights a week. Fish tacos and Mahi rule!
18 locals recommend
F.I.S.H
Local 3 Av. Gabriel RuizGreat food, nice beach vibe, outdoor seating option, live music several nights a week. Fish tacos and Mahi rule!
Great food! Great atmosphere. The cut paper banners, ribbons, old trees, pinatas, and live music on some evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Lunch fav-taco salad (feeds 2 ladies).
Dinner-red meat in one piece (STEAK).
Good wine selection.
10 locals recommend
Aca Los Charros
Avenida de la MarinaGreat food! Great atmosphere. The cut paper banners, ribbons, old trees, pinatas, and live music on some evenings. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Lunch fav-taco salad (feeds 2 ladies).
Dinner-red meat in one piece (STEAK).
Good wine selection.
This is a typical open-air restaurant in Maz. Amazing pork carnitas, sold by item or by weight. A kilogram feeds five, with salsa, peppers, onions and tortillas. Last visit, $300 pesos.
The seating area is a gardeners dream; old trees, vines hanging up and down, beautiful area to eat a great meal. Off the beaten path, but oh so worth it.
8 locals recommend
Carnitas El Camino El Bigotes
402 Av InsurgentesThis is a typical open-air restaurant in Maz. Amazing pork carnitas, sold by item or by weight. A kilogram feeds five, with salsa, peppers, onions and tortillas. Last visit, $300 pesos.
The seating area is a gardeners dream; old trees, vines hanging up and down, beautiful area to eat a great meal. Off the beaten path, but oh so worth it.
THE VIEW! Located on the beach, this iconic spot has the best margaritas, especially when made by Pancho. Deep fried, marlin stuffed peppers accompany chips and salsa. Octopus-amazing, Mexican plate, delicious, ceviche is yummy and the not on the menu Tequila cheese. Save room for Spanish Coffee, which is made tableside.
Feeling romantic? Consider reserving a table on the beach. Rose petals, candles, it is a sight to behold.
308 locals recommend
Restaurant Panamá
S/N Av Camarón SábaloTHE VIEW! Located on the beach, this iconic spot has the best margaritas, especially when made by Pancho. Deep fried, marlin stuffed peppers accompany chips and salsa. Octopus-amazing, Mexican plate, delicious, ceviche is yummy and the not on the menu Tequila cheese. Save room for Spanish Coffee, which is made tableside.
Feeling romantic? Consider reserving a table on the beach. Rose petals, candles, it is a sight to behold.
The pizza is good here. It is at the end of the Cerritos bus line, so you don't have to have a car. Friday night karaoke is fun here, and the beer is cold. Caesar salad is disappointing.
It is in a nice spot for shopping the market booths nearby.
The Last Drop
3500 Av. Sábalo CerritosThe pizza is good here. It is at the end of the Cerritos bus line, so you don't have to have a car. Friday night karaoke is fun here, and the beer is cold. Caesar salad is disappointing.
It is in a nice spot for shopping the market booths nearby.
Great food on the beach. The tuna is my favorite, and it is a popular spot with the cruise ship travelers, making lunch a busy spot on those days. Very attentive staff and a palapa roof.
47 locals recommend
La Costa Marinera
S/N Av Camarón Sábalo Great food on the beach. The tuna is my favorite, and it is a popular spot with the cruise ship travelers, making lunch a busy spot on those days. Very attentive staff and a palapa roof.
Great spot, away from tourism crowd. Decor is surfboard and skate board crazy colorful happiness! The food is influenced by the Caribbean, so lots of fun choices!
30 locals recommend
Barracrudas
259 P.º ClaussenGreat spot, away from tourism crowd. Decor is surfboard and skate board crazy colorful happiness! The food is influenced by the Caribbean, so lots of fun choices!
It is a lovely place, and it is quiet on the back patio. I have been there several times, but have only eaten the Portobello Margarita; it is filled with spinach and cheese, served with toast points. It is sooooo good.
15 locals recommend
Angelina's Kitchen
18 Venustiano CarranzaIt is a lovely place, and it is quiet on the back patio. I have been there several times, but have only eaten the Portobello Margarita; it is filled with spinach and cheese, served with toast points. It is sooooo good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar, wine and live music on several evenings. Friday night is best, for me. Move to some salsa and great band.
13 locals recommend
Shrimp Bucket
11 P.º Olas AltasBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Bar, wine and live music on several evenings. Friday night is best, for me. Move to some salsa and great band.
This is a beach front, open air, palapa covered spot. There is a cover charge, which gets you seated at a table with a server. The music is mostly pop, techno and happening! It has mostly a younger crowd, but when we show up, we usually have a fan club! They are only open until 4 am. hehehe
63 locals recommend
Joe's Oyster Bar
100 Av. Playa GaviotasThis is a beach front, open air, palapa covered spot. There is a cover charge, which gets you seated at a table with a server. The music is mostly pop, techno and happening! It has mostly a younger crowd, but when we show up, we usually have a fan club! They are only open until 4 am. hehehe
Parks & Nature
Go here early during the hot seasons, as this is a major hike up the side of a steep hill. BRING WATER. It starts off as a mule path, and then 330 steps of glut killing pain. There are wild flowers, animals and assorted critters. Don't forget to bring a can of dog and/or cat food, as the worker's family takes care of the resident cat Tiger and German Shepard mix dog. The dog was intimidating, but once we chatted with him, he wandered off for a siesta. The views are incredible from up top, as you can see the port, Stone Island, Centro and the skyline of the Golden Zone. There are some beverages for sale up top, but no access to the building interior, of the lighthouse.
99 locals recommend
El Faro de Navegación Marítima
s/n Cap. Joel Montes CamarenaGo here early during the hot seasons, as this is a major hike up the side of a steep hill. BRING WATER. It starts off as a mule path, and then 330 steps of glut killing pain. There are wild flowers, animals and assorted critters. Don't forget to bring a can of dog and/or cat food, as the worker's family takes care of the resident cat Tiger and German Shepard mix dog. The dog was intimidating, but once we chatted with him, he wandered off for a siesta. The views are incredible from up top, as you can see the port, Stone Island, Centro and the skyline of the Golden Zone. There are some beverages for sale up top, but no access to the building interior, of the lighthouse.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a theatre, that showcases the abundance of talent in the state of Sinaloa. The Culture Festival in October was WORTHY. The Holiday Extravaganza, beautiful. The building was restored and is a lovely Colonial, three tier building. The open courtyard before entrance houses banos and a view of the stars.
Angela Peralta
Angela PeraltaIt's a theatre, that showcases the abundance of talent in the state of Sinaloa. The Culture Festival in October was WORTHY. The Holiday Extravaganza, beautiful. The building was restored and is a lovely Colonial, three tier building. The open courtyard before entrance houses banos and a view of the stars.
Come to the plaza for a historic colonial gazebo, restaurants, the festivities abound. The evening brings the close of some streets, allowing the restaurants to spill out and create tons of outdoor seating in addition to interior seating. At night this place is magical; early on it will be Gringos, later the Nationals. Eat, drink, people watch, ship, listen to live music, see performers such as hip hop and national Indians, watch wedding couples get their photos taken, and Quinceaneras as well!
252 locals recommend
Plazuela Machado
s/n ConstituciónCome to the plaza for a historic colonial gazebo, restaurants, the festivities abound. The evening brings the close of some streets, allowing the restaurants to spill out and create tons of outdoor seating in addition to interior seating. At night this place is magical; early on it will be Gringos, later the Nationals. Eat, drink, people watch, ship, listen to live music, see performers such as hip hop and national Indians, watch wedding couples get their photos taken, and Quinceaneras as well!
Sightseeing
Statues, ocean, work-out parks, splash pads, vendors, beach access, bars, food, palapas, ocean, wide walkway, family spot for Friday and Saturday nights, and the ocean!
195 locals recommend
Mazatlán Malecón
75 Paseo Olas AltasStatues, ocean, work-out parks, splash pads, vendors, beach access, bars, food, palapas, ocean, wide walkway, family spot for Friday and Saturday nights, and the ocean!
You can ride to the port, and hop a ride on a ponga boat, for the ten minute ride across the harbor. Once there, walk or hire a taxi to the restaurant row, pick one, be served, ride a banana boat, jet ski, play in the surf or walk the long beach towards the tree farms and golf course near the airport. Lifeguards on duty. Fresh fish are also available for purchase in the afternoon.
186 locals recommend
Stone Island
You can ride to the port, and hop a ride on a ponga boat, for the ten minute ride across the harbor. Once there, walk or hire a taxi to the restaurant row, pick one, be served, ride a banana boat, jet ski, play in the surf or walk the long beach towards the tree farms and golf course near the airport. Lifeguards on duty. Fresh fish are also available for purchase in the afternoon.
Shopping
Grocery shopping and mini super store including clothing, home goods, electronics and furniture. This is a two-story facility, so take the stairs or escalator and shop till you drop.
21 locals recommend
Soriana Hiper
128 Av. Rafael BuelnaGrocery shopping and mini super store including clothing, home goods, electronics and furniture. This is a two-story facility, so take the stairs or escalator and shop till you drop.
If you want Mexico, they likely have it, including tequila. I love everything here, and it is my go-to place for furniture and gifts. Lupita will help you out! Pretty good English spoken here.
7 locals recommend
Michael Gallery
De Las GarzasIf you want Mexico, they likely have it, including tequila. I love everything here, and it is my go-to place for furniture and gifts. Lupita will help you out! Pretty good English spoken here.
Getting Around
Taxi Driver extraordinaire! Abraham 6691.39.58.61
He is always early, has a tiny car with a roof rack.
16 locals recommend
Radio Eco Taxis
820 Jesús Valdez VizcarraTaxi Driver extraordinaire! Abraham 6691.39.58.61
He is always early, has a tiny car with a roof rack.