Great food Love the decor and the beach view…read moreVery good service Loved the marlin empenadas

Loved this place we stopped at in Mazatlan! It was honestly the highlight of our trip! The food is…read moreplentiful and very tasty. Highly recommend getting the tequila cheese. We didnt know what to expect and it was soooo good!!!! Service was super slow. We left our tour group since we werent going to meet them back in time. Just something to be wary of!

Apparently I didn't take a picture of the menu, so u can't remember the name of the exact dish I…read moreordered! My spicy margarita came with a little cup of the "extra"... Gotta love Mexico for the tequila! I had ordered a platter that included a couple varieties of shrimp and I believe lobster. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and the sauces were a complement rather than a necessity. Seating was outside in a shopping ally, protecting you from the elements but leaving you surrounded by the trinkets and souvenirs you may stare at and debate purchase while dining. :-) Service was quick and friendly. Margaritas was recommended by our Hop on, Hop off driver- I'd definitely come by for lunch again when in Mazatlan.

A SCAM! If you come during a cruise, they give you a separate cruise tourist menu that is very…read moreoverpriced compared to the local menu. The food is mediocre and they don't have real sugar coke. Note that the chips and guacamole they offer are not complimentary! The pesos to dollar conversion is off as well and they ended up charging us extra. If I could put zero stars I would.

Lovely service, welcoming. They have a daily specials menu; but we eat from the regular menu. They…read moremake salsa table side.

We made a reservation as we heard it can get pretty busy. They have a great happy hour meal and…read moredrinks. They make a salsa right in front of you to enjoy with chips. It was really good. We had the garlic shrimp, and two fillet mignons. They came with roasted veggies (amazing). Your steak will come with gravy on it if you're not aware so if you don't want any. I tasted it it's quite nice on the side. We sat on the patio which was lovely. There was live music the night we were there. It wasn't our style but others enjoyed it. Our server was amazing! Our dinners were $215 pesos. Well worth it.

Very nice fish and seafood restaurant…read more Dinner comes with a nice house salad. I ordered the mixed seafood dinner, shrimp, lobster, and fish , very good. My wife ordered a shrimp dinner which she thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely would return.

This is one of my favorites in Mazatlan. When I arrived for dinner, there was only one other…read moreperson, so it wasn't crowded at all. I decided to eat outside in the courtyard, which has a nice fountain to add the ambiance. There is indoor seating as well. For dinner, I had the shrimp scampi. The shrimp was plump and fresh, coming with a creamy garlic sauce. The steamed carrots that came with it were cooked perfectly and provided a great compliment to the entre. For dessert, I had the bananas Foster, which was prepared tableside. It is one of my favorite dessert overall and they made it perfectly. Since I was celebrating my pre birthday, they gave me a shot of tequila and flan, and also sung me happy birthday in Spanish and English, which was a very nice gesture. Service was attentive without being intrusive. With everything being only 20 dollars before the Yelp discount (got a ten percent discount through the app), this made it a wonderful restaurant without breaking the bank.

One can never go wrong when you step foot into this open setting bar. Whether you are planning to…read moreeat a meal, have drinks, people watch, sports, hang out at the bar area or simply listening to live band playing, always expect good times and laughs at Gus Gus. Servers are generally all good and attentive. Drinks are good. Even though food is not generously portioned/top notch, it still hits the spot especially when comes to the shrimp ceviche... aqua chile... machaca....or chilaquiles. Thanks to Carlos, always welcoming! Gus Gus is a must try

Stopped by for breakfast had their bacon and egg with potatoes and beans and it was very basic…read more Bacon was not crispy at all which was a bummer. They did provide a high chair for my little one which was great however was as dirty as can be they definitely need to make sure to clean those the night before.

We walk downtown from the cruise terminal and there were a lot of restaurants to choose from by the…read moresquare. We ended up sitting at an outside table at Ciero. It was a great spot to people watch and there was a nice breeze which made it the perfect spot. I ordered the rib eye chimichurri which came with potatoes, a salad, and 2 salsas. It was excellent!! My husband ordered the steak tacos with cheese skirt and were fine, but nothing special. He also ordered a tequila sunrise that was also perfectly ok. The service was pretty good as well, our server was very attentive.

A nice summer afternoon at El Cielo Restaurant Bar. Our group needed to take a refreshment break…read more What better place to sit, relax and soak in Machado Plaza from outside of El Cielo's patio. We were welcomed and seated immediately by the hostess. Our drinks orders were placed and arrived in no time. The Palomas were refreshing and delicious. Had to have a second round and then we were off, back to resort for some pool time. All staff were pleasant. We plan to return on our next visit to Mazatlan

The grilled octopus in oyster sauce was amazing. As well as the ceviche and calamari. .service was…read moregreat too!

We love Pancho's, both locations, but this one is quieter than the one on the beach. We went there…read moretwice this trip! Started with a margarita made at the table, which I liked. I had Coconut Shrimp, which were excellent! So crispy and Mazatlan shrimp! Husband had Garlic Fish, sea bass, which he loved. Second time I had Garlic Shrimp, really good. Husband had Shrimp Molcajete, which was tasty but the shrimp were a little overcooked. Then the complimentary kahlua served at the end of the meal. Service is always good!

This restaurant is closed. Too bad, it was a fun place with good food. Carlos was a great guy, fun…read moreto talk to.

A great change of pace from typical local food, friendly staff, great food, easy to get to…read more As a native Californian, I am accustomed to high quality, authentic Mexican food, and as such the typical cuisine in Mazatlan rapidly became a bit boring. Don't get me wrong; giant plates of fresh seafood and ceviche at fantastic prices is great, but variety is the spice of life. I thoroughly enjoyed the giant mojitos (tired of over sweet margaritas), the fried plantains (tired of corn chips), and the congri (tired of refried beans) When we walked up, we were immediately greeted by the proprietor Carlos, who was sitting out front. As we were the only customers there, he spent a lot of time chatting with us, and answered all the questions we had about which dishes were the "most cuban". He spoke great english, was very charming and friendly, and even accepted USD from us when we realized we didn't have enough pesos (they don't take credit). He also gave us a fair exchange rate, which we had not expected from our research about paying in USD. The food was quite delicious, with the high point surprisingly being the black bean soup. We also had the Ropa Vieja (as good as any I've had) and the Onioned Steak (super buttery). We liked the experience so much, we even went back a second time; we generally like to explore as much as possible, so repeat visits are very rare for us. Admittedly it was for lunch instead of dinner, during which we had the garlic soup (good, but lesser than the black bean soup), Tacos Carlos (refreshingly cleaner than the over-fried local tacos), and cuban sandwich (a lot less fatty than the ones I've had in the states, still tasty). Highly recommend this gem to anyone staying in Mazatlan!

The food is very mediocre. Not bad but not great. Good service. Too expensive for the level of foodread more

Meh, not good, not bad. Optional if other beach restaurants are full. Got there around 10 a.m. for…read morebreakfast, and I couldn't see what got in the way of better service.

This place is KNOWN for their music and culture! This is a fun and energetic restaurant for…read moreculture, live music and tasty food. They have a live band play while servers dance and serve. The environment is full of energy, if you're looking for a lowkey spot please look elsewhere. The food was delicious! We ordered aguachile, shrimp tostada, tuna and la Reina (the queen, octopus tostada). The food was fresh, the flavors of the citrus and seafood were a perfect match. The views and ocean breeze are top tier. We go here at least once on our trips to MAZ. If you like culture and live music check out this place.

Our cruise stop in Mazatlán was relatively short, so every meal felt like an opportunity to…read moreexperience something memorable. Being in one of Mexico's most famous coastal cities, seafood seemed like the obvious choice, so we decided to have lunch at El Muchacho Alegre, a restaurant right on the waterfront. I have to admit, my first impression was excellent. The location is hard to beat. Sitting outdoors with the ocean directly in front of us, watching the waves roll in while enjoying the sea breeze, it felt exactly like the kind of coastal Mexico experience you imagine before arriving. The view alone almost made me think that even if the food turned out to be average, the setting would make the visit worthwhile. We ordered the grilled seafood platter and a seafood margarita, both of which sounded promising on the menu. After all, when you're dining in a city known for its seafood, expectations naturally rise. The seafood platter looked impressive when it arrived. The plate was loaded with a variety of seafood and certainly made a great first impression. Unfortunately, the actual flavors didn't quite match the presentation. Several items seemed overcooked, leaving the seafood a little dry, and the seasoning was fairly ordinary. More disappointing was that a few of the seafood items carried a noticeable fishy taste. That was probably the most frustrating part of the meal. The ingredients themselves appeared to have potential, but the preparation never allowed their natural sweetness and freshness to shine through. Sitting beside the ocean, you almost expect that one bite that reminds you why fresh coastal seafood can be so special. That moment never really arrived. The seafood margarita followed a similar pattern. It looked colorful and appealing when it was served, but the flavors felt surprisingly flat. The different seafood components never came together in a particularly memorable way, and in some bites the fishiness was even more noticeable. As the meal went on, I found myself spending more time looking at the ocean than thinking about the food. Around us, people were enjoying drinks, taking photos, and relaxing with friends and family. The atmosphere was lively and enjoyable, and I began to understand why the restaurant is so popular. Many visitors probably come here for the setting, the views, and the overall experience rather than for exceptional seafood. Viewed as a beachfront restaurant where you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and spend a pleasant afternoon, it succeeds. Viewed as a destination for memorable seafood in Mazatlán, it felt much more average. When I left, the strongest memories I took with me were the ocean views, the sea breeze, and the relaxing afternoon by the water--not the seafood on the table.