Food is good, atmosphere and music is very nice, bathroom clean…read more Service was slow and price is on the higher side.

You know that one restaurant that is calling out your name after cross researching Yelp,…read moreTripadvisor, Google and top restaurant lists while you're on vacation? Alright, Presidio wasn't calling out my name; it was the absolutely obvious choice when visiting Mazatlan while on a cruise last week. The location is very easily accessible from the cruise port (easy 20 minute walk) and right near the middle of town as well as the Malecon (beach boardwalk). The place itself is gorgeous and most everyone in our party commented that they felt like they were inside the Jungle Ride at Disneyland. A lush tropical interior courtyard with a lovely fountain, a hint of rustic flavor and decor of a bygone era complete with aged/damaged walls which were there either purposely as planned decor or as a sign of age and weathering. Either way, these walls as well as arches were lovely. And you'd never expect an interior courtyard like this from walking by outside. Oh, and the long old bar located at the back of the courtyard screams of yesteryear probably lined with old friends, old stories and lots and lots of margaritas, mezcal cocktails and probably quite a few banditos. Service is friendly and laid back; as is typical of non-U.S. countries, it does take a bit to order and get your food and drinks but when you're in that 'Hidden Courtyard', it doesn't really seem to matter. The margarita tradicionals are fantastic if a bit small for a drunk like me. I also tried one of the mezcal drinks and it was fantastic. My 16 year old daughter ordered the Pan Roasted Salmon for $419MX or $23 and she said it was the best she'd ever had. The creamy mixed pepper sauce with smoked chipotle was outta sight good. I kept sliding my fork through that stuff when she was done. My 13 year old son ordered the Esquites and Tuetanos ($324MX or $17USD - Regional corn cooked in butter and epazole her dried pepper aoili, cotija cheese, sour cream, cilantro with two huge bones filled with juicy bone marrow with roasted garlic. This was really great and one of our friends ordered it as well and enjoyed it. My wife ordered the Carnitas for $399MX ($22USD) with the optional Smoked Cheese for an additional $49MX ($2.70USD)...that's kind of funny...just throw it in there, guys! This dish was delicious. I ordered the Smoked Pork Shank ($489MX - $26.75USD) which is smoked for 12 hours with an anaheim pepper au gratin with smoked cheese (no extra charge!) with a roasted cambray and port demi glace. This was absolutely sensational and massive. Wow, this thing could very easily feed two people (or three if you order some apps). The smokey flavor was persistent through every bite and the meat fell off the bone. Really an amazing dish that I wish I could have eaten more of! We shared the Yellowfin Sliced Tuna ($289MX - $15USD) with a soy vinaigrette with ginger, sesame oil, macha sauce, wakame and kombu seaweed salad, cucumber and red onion. Even though this was definitely not a Mexican dish, it was absolutely fantastic. My mother-in-law ordered the Roasted Pear Salad ($254MX - $14USD) and very much enjoyed it. It looked great! Our friends ordered the Seabass Ceviche ($299MX - $16USD) and generously offered us several bites and it was fantastic as well. They also ordered the guac which was sensational. Overall, we all were so pleased with this place and continued to talk about it throughout the rest of the cruise and considered it one of the highlights of the entire trip. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Every time we had come to Mazatlan El Túnel was a great option, until last night. The food was…read moretasteless we asked for an asado, tostadas and taquitos, but literately nothing came up good. The service was average. The restaurant itself is in a good spot near plazuela Machado, and is very nice open roof. Avoid this place, I won't be coming back here again.

El Tunel is located in Machado Plaza right around the corner from inside the square. With a very…read morelong hall entering into the main dining area you will see what it's called El Tunel. This is what it's about when it comes to traditional Mexican food. No fluffy fancy names or sexy hybrid dishes, but good old down to earth tamales, enchiladas, Mexican Plate (the best!) and fresh made tortillas where they are making them and pressing them before each serving. Everyone had the Mexican Plate as we were really in the mood for some solid local flare. The plate consisted of a HUGE Chile Relleno stuffed with cheese and lightly breaded (thin) which was great. This was very tasty, and mine was slightly spicy while others said theirs was not spicy. The arrachera or skirt steak was melt in your mouth (probably some of the best I have had around Mazatlan) and the refried beans were very creamy and delicious. The enchilada was great and the rice was very flavorful. You won't find anything fancy here (you don't get chips and salsa either which is good or you would fill up on that and not be able to eat your big Mexican Plate). When I walked in to make reservations the day before, the young man I spoke to didn't speak english which is no problem as I speak Spanish. When we arrived and our waiter came to the table I spoke to him in Spanish and he replied with perfect English! Hillarious...didn't expect it since the day before no one spoke English. All wait staff seemed to speak English at dinner, and the menus were in English. I'll be back in December 2019! 5 stars

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Mazatlan. Food is delicious, handmade tortillas, beans,…read moresalsa from scratch, everything. The best corn tamales I've ever had. Great ocean view in the heart of Olas Altas. Excellent environment. Definitely I'm coming back during my stay in Mazatlan. 10 stars!!

The chilaquilas were amazing! We came from a cruise ship... And we were told to check out Last…read moreFonda, which we locked all the way down to, maybe 10 minutes to get there walking. Upon arriving it was jam-packed with tourist and locals, so I decided to go right next door, "El Chile" which was super yummy, not as packed, and nothing but locals! We had two combination chilaquilas plates, a beer, and coffee, breakfast of champions of course! Our total bill came out to 210 pesos, totally to about $10.50!! After we left we saw La Fonda reviews were only 3 stars. I'm giving my rating 4 starts because it's not a 5 star restaurant, which is the highest it can get for a non 5 star restaurant. I'd skip the 5 star any day for authentic food like this!!

Todo estuvo delicioso , recién hecho sus tortillas de Maseca exquisitas de verdad regresaría la…read morepersona que nos atendió muy amable... le doy 5 estrellas por la calidad de comida y el servicio y sin duda el sazón que tienen .. excelente comida!!

Buffet style oprion very cozy and super friendly staff. Food is good. Quiet and quaint. Has a warm…read morefeeling when you dine there.

To all the Americans or Europeans out in this area visiting, if you want to try something very…read moreauthentic and simple then I would totally recommend this place. You might be thrown off because it's a small place on a roof and is off the grid but I guarantee you that you will not be disappointed. The Gordita's of shredded chicken and shredded beef were beyond amazing. These Gordita's here in Mexico are pretty much known as Sope's in the states. Ditch the fancy bougie restaurants and give this place a try. Also, the fried tuna is delicious. Service is great! Saludos a la mama por la comida deliciosa.

Riquísima la comida me encantó, los precios son muy razonables y la atención del personal muy buenaread more

So delicious! I originally came for the birria tacos but the chicharrone tacos were even better in…read moremy opinion. They were both amazing though. And the consome was so flavorful! I ate so many tacos cause it was so good. Highly recommend to anyone seeking some amazing tacos! Watch out for the little bottle of hot sauce. It is seriously hot!! Dont say i didnt warn you.

On our Mexican Riviera cruise, we stopped at Mazatlán and decided to get pampered at a spa. While…read morewalking towards the spa, we saw Lalo's Birria and I noted it for lunch after our spa treatments. We came in and were greeted so warmly with such amazing smiles. We were so glad that they seated us because they were to close in 30 min. Of course, we ordered the birria plate that feeds 2 people. It probably would have fed 3 regular people, but y'all know that I can eat A LOT! The first bite was heavenly and each subsequent bite just kept you in pure bliss. The consume was so delicious that you just wanted to bathe in it because it was so comforting. The meat was so delicious and cooked so perfectly that it was so tender. The hubs ordered a beer and I had their pink horchata. The horchata was delicious and I am so picky about my horchata so it's definitely a compliment about their housemade pink horchata. If you're in the area, you ABSOLUTELY need to stop by while walking to/from the cruise port!

With great surprise and sadness I write this review. Topolo was the pinnacle of my dining…read moreexperience journey when visiting Mazatlan. Magical. Delicious. Memorable. The gold standard of what I loved about restaurants when we visit. Last night I was shocked and disappointed. It's changed...and not for the better. Still the best is the head waiter. Was grateful for him. Kind, inviting, knowledgeable, professional. He is the one waiter in my world travels who I love the most. Now the bad news. I noticed the seating had changed and become uncomfortable, ugly, gross. I remember being amazed by the antique tables and large comfortable locations in the garden. They are all metal now. My wife needed a seat changed out because the first seat was hurting her. The salsa was still delicious. The beer cold. We all enjoyed our drinks. The salad I ordered came, with dust or dirt in it. I was the only one who ordered a salad. The meal came in a reasonable time. My wife had fish. It was good. My aunt had Carne Asada, she said it was good. We ordered 3 beef Filets anticipating succulent delight. We 3 gentleman couldn't have been more saddened by the meal. Overcooked to zero pink after ordering medium rare. We could have sent it back but,..the filet was so tuff and stringy my father in law choked on his, I couldn't cut mine, and my other uncle just stared at it in disbelief. There was no recovering from this 440 peso disaster. Topolo. Take this off your menu or buy beef that hasn't worked a field the past 10 years. I have zero desire to return as my time in Mazatlan is short and I focus on telling others about and spending money at restaurants I truly want to return to, Your wait staff was good to us. But I will not be paying 900 pesos to be driven to you again. I will remember you as you were, not what I experienced last night.

Everything here from start of meal to finish was outstanding. I had the chicken with a corn fungus…read moresauce.

One of the best meals I've ever had! I ordered the Risotto and it was amazing! We sat outside and…read moreoverlooked the beach. The staff was very friendly and spoke good English. Would HIGHLY recommend and we cannot wait to go back!

An amazing restaurant at an amazing beach with an amazing view! We had the guacamole looking out…read moreover the waves and loved it! The service was fantastic and the food was even better. Arturo was a great waiter. The prices weren't bad either.

Good pizza place. its not big but it's has exceptional service and food. If your looking for…read moresomething light or just a good dinner for a small group this is worth trying. We will be back.

Wow, this place is a must. Incredibly delicious food very freshly prepared to your order…read more Ambiance is perfect It shares its location with Allegro Cafe.

Great food, great service, great owners! They always have food and drink specials. Free wifi with…read morepurchase. My spot on weekends!