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    El Oktopus

    3.4 (58 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Daisy B.

    Puerto Peñasco Vibes!!! What a weekend it was the hubby's birthday weekend. We were feeling spontaneous and ended up in Sonora, Mexico. This restaurant is in El Malecón which is right by the beach. There are many vendors and restaurants around the area. We wanted to rest for a bit before heading to our Airbnb and this little place was the best option. It so happened to be bike fest that weekend, therefore it was extremely difficult to find a place to go. Lucky for us this one was there and we made the right decision. This restaurant has 2 stories and we ended up going upstairs. Our server was very nice and attentive. Unfortunately, we did not eat anything from the menu but I will tell you everything that we saw looked very good. We did have chips and salsa and my HONEY and I had a few drinks instead. We were just enjoying the scenery and the beach. The restaurant was very nice and clean. Everything was well organized and it was very pleasant. If you're in Puerto Peñasco go in there and check out the restaurant.

    Strawberry margarita
    Lourdes V.

    I try to visit different restaurants every time I visit Rocky Point.. this place is on El Malecón (the old port). I was hoping to watch the sunset from the balcony, it did not disappoint, wow that view is awesome! I arrived and was seated right away, I ordered a strawberry margarita (mango was the other option) & looked through the menu. The margarita was decent, not worth the calories for a second one. I went with the fish, octopus & shrimp dish (completely blanked on the name!) served with veggies and rice. The plate was beautiful, the food was average. The shrimp was good in a sauce that was poured over the fish, the fish had no seasoning and was bland on its own. The octopus was not rubbery but could have been grilled to enhance the flavor to my liking. I was offered tortillas or saltine crackers and went without the extra carbs. The service was great, my waiter checked on me often. Definitely sit upstairs on the balcony if you're there around sunset.

    Bronwyn B.

    Food was fantastic, some of the best we've had so far sonce we've been staying in Puerto Peñasco. And thoughour server was nice, he did kinda get scam us. We ordered the surf and turf, and there was an option to upgrade it to prime which is $485 pesos more, which he did without asking us, bringing our $895 order to $1380 pesos. We didn't find out until we got the bill. Food was good just be clear about what you want. View 10/10

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    Lupita V.

    Food and service outstanding. Recommend to everyone. Two levels. Everything was brought out in a timely manner. Must try .

    Pic of dried over cooked fish with no spices so bland.
    Shea S.

    I've never had this bad of service, wait or food. Went here with friends and not even packed on a Saturday evening and took over an hour and half for food and when we got our food it was not good. Food came out in different times and all food either bland or over cooked and way over priced. When I complained about dried up over cooked fish they said nothing we can do. Figured we're in Mexico let's just leave and when we paid the guys had the audacity to ask for a tip. We felt pressured since after dark and just wanted out of this place...Bad horrible food and customer service.

    Queso, shrimp and steak tacos

    If you love seafood this restaurant is a must try, friendly service, this restaurant has 2 levels seating outside facing the beautiful beach front, great ambiance, I didn't order the fried fish but someone at the other table did, it was large portion looked delicious.

    Roca shrimp
    Mariel A.

    This place has great ambiance and staff is super attentive as well. We unfortunately went a little later and they did not have any more oysters. We had various drinks mojito, pina colada , beers and some Sodas. The place is super colorful and great for pictures. The food was very tasty too! We got roca shrimp , chicharrón octopus and calamari. We got guacamole with chips too

    Sushi

    Dined on a Monday evening. Our server was so helpful and friendly and went above and beyond to make our experience great. The food was amazing and very large portions. We had sushi plates, ribeye plate, and a couple of other plates. This was some of the best food we have had in Rocky Point. I highly recommend

    View from upstairs
    Mary Y.

    The view from upstairs was worth the climb for the tasty choices. That even turned the heater on by our table. The Octopus plate was beautiful fresh and delicious. Tacos many choices. Triton tacos hit the spot. Captain tacos and Mexican were awesome. Rocca shrimp is the house specialty, spicy and good. Happy hour always a plus Make this a place to eat when in Porto Penasco. We will be back next trip.

    Inside, upper seating area.
    Denise W.

    Beautiful restaurant right at the Malecon. Great view as there is an outside upper deck, but even from inside the upstairs, the view is great because of all the windows. Clean bathrooms. The hubby had the teppanyaki dish and said it was terrific. I stayed with the good ole standby of cheese quesadillas, with their terrific salsa. Will be back to check this place out again. Very moderate prices for being a better restaurant on the Malecon.

    Nachos
    Lisa B.

    They gave us free margaritas and the menu is a good size. We came in a group of 8 that included kids. We tried the sonoritan tacos, nachos and a few other things. The kids had burgers and quesadillas. Considering this place is located in the Malecon it was nice to have options for the kids because we had been having seafood all weekend.

    Niko R.

    This place is great I'm surprised by some of the ratings they have one of the best views in the fish market overlooking a courtyard area and then the water if you're worried about covid precautions these guys take all the precautions they ask you to wear a mask they take your temperature and they make you hand sanitize your hands before you enter. Don't just have the best sushi in Rocky Point at some of the best sushi I've had anywhere and I had just eaten but I wanted to try it they've been there a couple years at least that I know of and they make really good cocktails try this place for dinner you won't be disappointed.

    Sushi 3 x 2 every day  Great service  Great view  Awesome dishes  and fair pricing...  you have to try it.
    Hector H.

    Love El Oktopus and their daily specials, wish I could go to Rocky Point more often and visit, their tacos are amazing and the view, great friendly staff and beautiful decor and atmosphere

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    I like I love it the worker was so nice I wanted to give him a big tip but it was to late

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    Waited an hour to be served, nice waitress but legit an hour when it isn't even that busy. Definitely won't be coming back

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    On the Malecón with outdoor seating upstairs, funky decor seafood restaurant serving shrimp, octopus, fish, clams, etc.

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    Shark Bite - Shots

    Shark Bite

    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.0 km

    If you have been to Puerto Peñasco and have walked the Malencon, you will always find staff…read moreencouraging you to walk into their bar and lounge for a bit, in this case we walked into shark Bite, they did greet us with a free complimentary shot, which I won't lie, was not a legit shot, you could not taste any liquor only juice. They do not price their drinks/shots in pesos they will charge you American Dollars. For example, one shot was 7$ which is the norm, and another shot was 12$. Compared to the other bars next door this was the bar that charge the most for shots/drinks. However staff was very nice, and it had a beautiful view of the ocean. They had a DJ, a tattoo parlor inside, swing sets at the bar, pool table and a slide that I heard broke a persons ankle that same day, if you are intoxicated don't go down that slide, but if you're brave, go for it. I've gone down the slide myself but luckily I had a friend at the other end who assisted in my landing lol.

    Shark Bite is *that* bar with the slide in it!…read more The entrance is a staircase, and the exit is a slide. A literal playground slide. It is probably the stupidest idea ever, but what really matters is that after a couple rounds of "Coconut Water" it will briefly feel like a stroke of genius. Please note that no actual coconuts were harmed in the process of producing "Coconut Water". It's just 3 shots of vanilla vodka, blue curacao, and sprite. Anyway, the diversions don't end with one mere gimmick--the bar seating is made of swings, not seats. The balcony has a dance floor. And there's a billiards table upstairs. Every corner of this spot is designed for some sort of activity, and every drink would violate American liquor laws. This might be the most underrated club in Penasco.

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    4.0(5 reviews)
    2.1 km

    We stay at Sonoran Sky frequently, so we'll hit this bar at least once during each stay. We're not…read moredie-hard sports fans, except for certain of our teams, but their coverage and screens are more than enough for AZ, CA and Futbol fans (and us) to enjoy. The ambience is good, similar to a small Buffalo Wild Wings. The service is excellent. Kudos to Erik and Mario, most lately, who've attended to us most lately. But we stop in mostly for some American/Mexican style food. Skip: The Pizza. It's not tossed here. Nuf Said. Takeout? Always a disappointment. In full disclosure, we only did it once. Maybe's: The Wings. I asked Erick if could get Wings naked with Parmesan. They were plentiful, meaty and liberally coated with Parmesan. I've ordered the same since, and they were good, but not quite the same. I suppose experiences depend on the employees that shift. The Onion Rings: The Rings aren't made in-house. They're frozen, in exact shapes. The Best: The Guacamole Burger is excellent. There's something about Sonoran Beef even when made Medium to Well (not our preference). But the Burger is constructed well with just the right amount of Guac. Arrachera Quesadillas: These Big Flour Tortilla Diamonds are filled with Monterey Jack Cheese and very tender, small cubes of Carne Asada. The Guac Burger and Quesadillas are a sure thing. Btw, the Fries that normally accompany the Burgers are definitely sliced in-house with skins, and are hot and seasoned well We recommend paying tabs with a card or with pesos while the exchange rate is favorable Typically, our food and 2-3 glasses of wine =$US38

    This is a really good sports bar. Plenty of TVs around the bar. We watched the Cardinals game…read morethere. The food was good and so were the drinks.

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    Tekila Bar

    4.2(79 reviews)
    0.0 km
    $$

    Always our first stop on the Malecon! Beautiful views, great drinks and our favorite servers Carlos…read moreand John always bring a smile to our face when we're there.

    We've been here before and i've always liked their food and service but today that all changed…read moreapparently either there's new owner's new Cook or new management or something, but it took over an hour to get our food and when it came out, it wasn't hot about 40 minutes into our wait . The waiter came out and said I'm sorry it'll be another 20 minutes the thing that's surprising is we were the only customers, I can't understand why it would take an hour to get my food. My grandson who ate here once before and thought their hamburger was the best in the world wanted to come back here because the patty he had last time was thick and handmade and very flavorful this burger Was what looked like out of a package you get at Costco with the frozen patties it had no flavor was overcooked, and the bacon was raw. The french fries were overcooked had no flavor and were terrible. My shrimp tacos were cold. They used to come out with some sauce and beans and rice and you had three big tortillas with a lot of shrimp. These were tiny little tortillas with some minimum shrimp their prices are jacked up really high now and then something we found out that not only this place is doing but a lot of others in Rocky Pointe is they're giving you a menu with prices in dollars and then when you get your bill, they convert into pesos at a higher peso rate so you're paying another 10% more than actual price. When are the businesses in this town going to understand they're driving the tourist away. It's getting more expensive to dine out in Rocky Pointe than it is in the United States. The food was terrible today. The waiter tried to make lots of excuses. He was a very nice guy, but this place will be lucky to stay in business if they keep up these practices and poor Service

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