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I am unable to rate the food or service for this establishment because my friends and I (four women) were denied entry. Standing outside of restaurant, it appeared the atmosphere inside was vibing. It was around 9pm on a Wednesday when the situation occurred. We were told by the hostess that that we had to order food. We had already eaten dinner elsewhere and all we wanted to do is sit around, have drinks and listen to some Banda music. I had raved about El Muchacho Alegre because of their fun and energetic atmosphere. The last time I had gone to El Muchacho was August 2023 for a birthday celebration. I believe El Muchacho's, "have to buy food" policy is a very stupid policy. I believe customers can bring any restaurant lots of revenue from ordering drinks alone. Whatever their reason is in denying us entrance to their establishment, is all good. They suck and their loss. Next stops this week : El Cuichi Mariscos Banda and La Malinche Brewery El Muchacho Alegre . It will be my last visit
This place is known for Banda music and it sure was a fun spot to enjoy some food, drinks and the beach. My son, parents, brother, aunt, and uncles both came along on our trip to visit my sister in law. We really enjoyed the ambiance and staff. They were very nice and came regularly to ask if we were good or needed anything. If you come to Mazatlan you have to come here. Especially if you love Mexican music and be prepared to get your very own concert. Highly recommend.
omg the camerones al coco was fire i could taste the freshness of the shrimp with the egg wash and panko... and the coconut sauce thing topped it off ~ ceviche was so good too, i'm also a fan of the pulpo/ octopus being cooked like that... but i do wish it was on the grill a bit longer lol oooh and the cocktails were v naice so many tourists came here and so i could imagine how lit it would get at nighttime. and they are well known for the live banda music and it was lovely to vibe JAHAHAH only downside is that i'm deeply afraid of birds and bro there are many of em at lunchtime ahhh anyways v attractive service !
Great food amazing views the seafood is super fresh. I really enjoyed it. They have a live band playing, and they can come to your table and play amazing music. The service is somewhat slow; however, this place is packed. I recommend ordering everything at once.q
Came here to dinner with my family. The wait time was about 30-45 mins, they have you wait to the left of the restaurant on a outside patio. Before you come here just know this is definitely a party restaurant with live Banda playing all throughout the night non stop. Once seated it was so loud I could barely hear what my waiter had to say. We ordered drinks, in which the waiter was up selling us and convinced us into ordering the drinks he was promoting. Upsetting considering he hyped them up to be so good when truly all I wanted was a Paloma. I ordered a Michelada as well which lacked flavor it tasted like pure beer. The menu had a wide variety of cold and hot seafood options. My family all ordered shrimp dishes. We also ordered they're family special called "the parrillada" which had about 6 different types of shrimps. Once the food came out I had to wait about 10 minutes for the waiter to bring over tortillas and salsas. Which I fell like that could've been avoided if asked when ordering. The food over all was good but over priced for what it is. This restaurant is definitely more for ambiance than food. So if you're looking to get drunk to some live entertainment this is the place for you! Overall it was good but they do need to improve the service as it is overly packed and can barely hear inside of the restaurant.
The service was great but the food took a long time to arrive and was cold, the restaurant was very crowded and very loud
Had dinner here with a small group of 5. The caribbean ceviche looked incredible. I had tacos gobernador with shrimp, yum and everyone's food looked great and fresh. The service was thoughtful and attentive. The margaritas were tasty as were the limonada's. They also had a mariachi band that would play requests for a fee. It was worth it, they were great!
Food was amazing. Fresh seafood specials and even had some steak for meat eaters. Drinks were great after walking the boardwalk for a stretch. We got the perfect spot on their outside deck in the back. We hung out here for a while before walking up the boardwalk. Service was excellent, they had a few numbers they did when someone ordered a certain menu item and had whistles and dancing
Beautiful atmosphere, connected to the beach and the restaurant next door even had a live band playing cover classics although that music was competing with the Latino music at the patio we were at. They are strict, asking me politely to put a shirt on even though we were on a beachfront environment. Service was good--the server was friendly and patiently answered our questions regarding mixed drinks and food options. The food was good but I had minor stomach issues from the raw seafood I ate--I usually have a strong stomach too but I guess it's not worth risking it l in Mexico with raw seafood. The plate my friend was pretty good consisting of cooked shrimp. This is definitely a great place to stop by for a drink and snack before walking along the beautiful beach of Mazatlán.
If you're looking for restaurant for quiet romantic dining this place sure as hell ain't it. Muchacho Alegre is obnoxiously loud. In addition to the constant band/dj music there's also steady flow of dude blowing trumpet and trombone right in your face. That said they locals love and thrive on ear shattering music directly into the ear drum. We took a table upstairs as our fragile bland American senses can't handle the ambience. Despite being a seemingly tourist trap this place serves surprisingly good food. The gem is their pescado zarandeado (grilled whole fish). By god the flavor is out of this world. I've had grilled fish from plethora restaurants ranging from hole in the wall to the extravagant, this is by far one of of not the best grilled sea bass I've ever had. The fish is moist, chard perfectly and seasoned w some buttery sauce that's indescribable. The tostadas and grilled oysters were good but skip the grilled prawn. Ironic mazatlan is known for their shrimp yet it is the least palpable dish on their menu. Come for the grilled fish. Bring ear plugs...
Food was good, micheladas were spicy. Banda charges for each song. It's very loud here . Fun place to come for celebrations. They go around giving shots to people. Decor is very nice inside. Everyone's order came in quick and not much waiting time . We came on a Monday around 9pm
Food is so delicious it's so worth the visit. We happened to be there during a tropical storm. The storm still didn't stop us. The service was great our waiter. ALEX was amazing. Food options are great. The drinks that they recommended were so delicious as well during the storm. They immediately sat under a covered spot. Dishes were flying napkins were flying everywhere. It was overall a great fun experience. Lol when in mazatlan! Shrimp ceviche curtido is a must plus their Cruz Lizárraga camarones! Can't wait to visit again
The environment is awesome but the food isn't their strong. Long waits And tasteless food and drinks Definitely a good stop for pictures and views, popular spot.
2 months ago
Our cruise stop in Mazatlán was relatively short, so every meal felt like an opportunity to experience 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. read more
Staff was friendly and very willing to make do with some one-semester high-school level Spanish we had in our group, and there were plenty of tables at this amazing by-the-beach spot. There aren't any walls or windows to get in your way: views were really great (though I couldn't decide whether to wear sunglasses for the views, or take them off to see indoors). The food was good. The tostadas were crispy, and the tacos were superb. The marlin came as a recommendation from a local friend, and was probably the best thing we tried. We got a molcajete, which was visually appealing and the oysters were my wife's favorites. I got a cocohorchata, which was both larger (in size) than I expected and rounded the meal off well. My biggest downside is the live band went around playing at various tables (they ask if you want them to play), and it's really loud. Combined with the music in the restaurant over the loudspeakers and it's a noisy restaurant. read more
1 year ago
I am unable to rate the food or service for this establishment because my friends and I (four women) were denied entry. Standing outside of restaurant, it appeared the atmosphere inside was vibing. It was around 9pm on a Wednesday when the situation occurred. We were told by the hostess that that we had to order food. We had already eaten dinner elsewhere and all we wanted to do is sit around, have drinks and listen to some Banda music. I had raved about El Muchacho Alegre because of their fun and energetic atmosphere. The last time I had gone to El Muchacho was August 2023 for a birthday celebration. I believe El Muchacho's, "have to buy food" policy is a very stupid policy. I believe customers can bring any restaurant lots of revenue from ordering drinks alone. Whatever their reason is in denying us entrance to their establishment, is all good. They suck and their loss. Next stops this week : El Cuichi Mariscos Banda and La Malinche Brewery El Muchacho Alegre . It will be my last visit read more
This place is known for Banda music and it sure was a fun spot to enjoy some food, drinks and the beach. My son, parents, brother, aunt, and uncles both came along on our trip to visit my sister in law. We really enjoyed the ambiance and staff. They were very nice and came regularly to ask if we were good or needed anything. If you come to Mazatlan you have to come here. Especially if you love Mexican music and be prepared to get your very own concert. Highly recommend. read more
omg the camerones al coco was fire i could taste the freshness of the shrimp with the egg wash and panko... and the coconut sauce thing topped it off ~ ceviche was so good too, i'm also a fan of the pulpo/ octopus being cooked like that... but i do wish it was on the grill a bit longer lol oooh and the cocktails were v naice so many tourists came here and so i could imagine how lit it would get at nighttime. and they are well known for the live banda music and it was lovely to vibe JAHAHAH only downside is that i'm deeply afraid of birds and bro there are many of em at lunchtime ahhh anyways v attractive service ! read more
10 months ago
Great food amazing views the seafood is super fresh. I really enjoyed it. They have a live band playing, and they can come to your table and play amazing music. The service is somewhat slow; however, this place is packed. I recommend ordering everything at once.q read more
Came here to dinner with my family. The wait time was about 30-45 mins, they have you wait to the left of the restaurant on a outside patio. Before you come here just know this is definitely a party restaurant with live Banda playing all throughout the night non stop. Once seated it was so loud I could barely hear what my waiter had to say. We ordered drinks, in which the waiter was up selling us and convinced us into ordering the drinks he was promoting. Upsetting considering he hyped them up to be so good when truly all I wanted was a Paloma. I ordered a Michelada as well which lacked flavor it tasted like pure beer. The menu had a wide variety of cold and hot seafood options. My family all ordered shrimp dishes. We also ordered they're family special called "the parrillada" which had about 6 different types of shrimps. Once the food came out I had to wait about 10 minutes for the waiter to bring over tortillas and salsas. Which I fell like that could've been avoided if asked when ordering. The food over all was good but over priced for what it is. This restaurant is definitely more for ambiance than food. So if you're looking to get drunk to some live entertainment this is the place for you! Overall it was good but they do need to improve the service as it is overly packed and can barely hear inside of the restaurant. read more
1 year ago
The service was great but the food took a long time to arrive and was cold, the restaurant was very crowded and very loud read more
2 years ago
Had dinner here with a small group of 5. The caribbean ceviche looked incredible. I had tacos gobernador with shrimp, yum and everyone's food looked great and fresh. The service was thoughtful and attentive. The margaritas were tasty as were the limonada's. They also had a mariachi band that would play requests for a fee. It was worth it, they were great! read more
2 years ago
Food was amazing. Fresh seafood specials and even had some steak for meat eaters. Drinks were great after walking the boardwalk for a stretch. We got the perfect spot on their outside deck in the back. We hung out here for a while before walking up the boardwalk. Service was excellent, they had a few numbers they did when someone ordered a certain menu item and had whistles and dancing read more
Beautiful atmosphere, connected to the beach and the restaurant next door even had a live band playing cover classics although that music was competing with the Latino music at the patio we were at. They are strict, asking me politely to put a shirt on even though we were on a beachfront environment. Service was good--the server was friendly and patiently answered our questions regarding mixed drinks and food options. The food was good but I had minor stomach issues from the raw seafood I ate--I usually have a strong stomach too but I guess it's not worth risking it l in Mexico with raw seafood. The plate my friend was pretty good consisting of cooked shrimp. This is definitely a great place to stop by for a drink and snack before walking along the beautiful beach of Mazatlán. read more
3 years ago
If you're looking for restaurant for quiet romantic dining this place sure as hell ain't it. Muchacho Alegre is obnoxiously loud. In addition to the constant band/dj music there's also steady flow of dude blowing trumpet and trombone right in your face. That said they locals love and thrive on ear shattering music directly into the ear drum. We took a table upstairs as our fragile bland American senses can't handle the ambience. Despite being a seemingly tourist trap this place serves surprisingly good food. The gem is their pescado zarandeado (grilled whole fish). By god the flavor is out of this world. I've had grilled fish from plethora restaurants ranging from hole in the wall to the extravagant, this is by far one of of not the best grilled sea bass I've ever had. The fish is moist, chard perfectly and seasoned w some buttery sauce that's indescribable. The tostadas and grilled oysters were good but skip the grilled prawn. Ironic mazatlan is known for their shrimp yet it is the least palpable dish on their menu. Come for the grilled fish. Bring ear plugs... read more
2 years ago
Food was good, micheladas were spicy. Banda charges for each song. It's very loud here . Fun place to come for celebrations. They go around giving shots to people. Decor is very nice inside. Everyone's order came in quick and not much waiting time . We came on a Monday around 9pm read more
2 years ago
Food is so delicious it's so worth the visit. We happened to be there during a tropical storm. The storm still didn't stop us. The service was great our waiter. ALEX was amazing. Food options are great. The drinks that they recommended were so delicious as well during the storm. They immediately sat under a covered spot. Dishes were flying napkins were flying everywhere. It was overall a great fun experience. Lol when in mazatlan! Shrimp ceviche curtido is a must plus their Cruz Lizárraga camarones! Can't wait to visit again read more
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4 years ago
The environment is awesome but the food isn't their strong. Long waits And tasteless food and drinks Definitely a good stop for pictures and views, popular spot. read more
We came to check out the malecon and this restaurant was suggested by the taxi and let me tell you it was a hit! The service was amazing Viviana was so sweet and attentive. We were from out of town and she was great! Making us feel so welcome. Definitely coming back read more
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La comida está rica y un ambiente muy alegre El servicio fue rápido a pesar de estar lleno el restaurante. read more
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It is a fun place to enjoy a good seafood meal. The marlin tacos and the octopus tostadas were great. We also love the fresh guacamole. read more
4 years ago
Tourist trap. We were wondering the area on our cruise stop. The place looked like it was busy enough to be decent food. They didn't allow you in the restaurant without a mask which they sold one to us for $1. I'm all for safety and precaution; but I just used it for 15 seconds (while walking to our table). The waiter was pushing for us to try the lobster tacos. He claimed it was their special item. He forgot to mention it was about $20 for 2 tacos. The tacos were blah... flavorless and dry. Not worth it. Everything was overpriced. The only item that we ordered that was actually enjoyable was the fish tacos. Service was a bit slow. The sad thing was my wife speaks fluent Spanish, and it didn't help with speed of service. read more
3 years ago
This place was recommended by a family member. Decided to try this place out. It is a popular spot in Mazatlan, MX. My dish was the Camarones a La Diabla. It came with a side of rice and steamed vegetables. White Mexican Rice which had mixed vegetables and it was pretty good. The steamed vegetables were pretty good. However, the shrimp with the chili sauce had no flavor whatsoever. I didn't under stand how expensive this place was with the small portions of food provided with no flavor. Although, the atmosphere/vibe was awesome. Drinks were definitely delicious. To hang out and have a few drinks I definitely recommend. We were a group of nine. Must say the service was awesome! It is nice, clean and they're very attentive. I recommend this place simply not my dish of food. read more
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It was a pretty long wait - on a slow night before the Carnival festivities but the drinks were AH-MAZING! read more
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Great atmosphere was worth the 30 min wait. Very clean and you know your getting some of the best sea food in Mazatlan. Stop by for the food and enjoy the view and music. All.a great please. read more
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Evening and night is all about el ambiente. Good food but more than anything you pay for the scene. read more
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