After catching a taxi ride from the cruise port to this part of the city, we decided to pass by…read morehere to have a drink. The service was great. Super friendly and understanding staff. The drinks were reasonably priced and the drink were fantastic. Definitely recommend coming here. They do help you with the currency conversion. Very close to the beach. I would definitely come back to this place if I'm in the area again.

Kinda Of A Prejudice View SInce We Are Here 2-3 Times A Month. The Staff Is Great. Miguel Is Always…read moreUp For A Good Time As Is All The Staff. Appetizers And Food Are Great. BUT, The Onion Rings Have Not Been Beat!!!! I Live In Los Angeles , Mazatlan MX , Hawaii , Arizona , Texas. I Look For Onion Rings Everywhere I Go. Across The U.S. And Canada And Mx.

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

Never a dull moment at this place. I have gone during mid day, still has its busy moments but last…read moremid week, around 9pm, it was lit with live band and dancing. The loudest bar on the far end of Sábalo Avenue. Pure, classic fun. We were greeted outside patio and led to a long table close to band/ dance floor. A first time for some of my family members and friends. They immediately loved the place. From the band, the very decorative open setting establishment, attentive servers, busy bartenders and good food and drinks. Perfect blend to spend our night out in mazatlan (day 1). As busy (and loud) as the place was, our server was nearby ensuring we were taken care of. Although we didn't stay no more than an hour, we were able to enjoy La Catarina and its festivities of the night. We also had planned to make it to another bar before midnight. Expect a good time if not great time at La Catrina I'm Mazatlan

Always great food and the service is second to none! Tried…read morethe Freddie salad on Monday. I prefer the Cob. But the Freddie was good too!

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.

Nostalgia carried the experience for us, but definitely not the same Shrimp Factory that it was…read moreduring vacations 10+ years ago. Half the items on the menu were unavailable, our server was a bit rude, and there were no free sides. Shrimp tasted very good tho!

Have walked past this place many times and it's never very busy; but I just wanted shrimp for…read moredinner. Very pleasantly surprised. We had combo #1 and it was very filling for the 2 of us. The selections of shrimp were great; the coconut and grilled were are favorite. It comes with really good guac & chips, a side of rice and French fries underneath. We were there for Happy Hour and you get 2 drinks for 1; but doesn't include any beers only cocktails. It's also cash only.

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!

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

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.

Staff was friendly and very willing to make do with some one-semester high-school level Spanish we…read morehad 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.

Great food, great staff, great service , great prices. What more can you ask for? oh yeh and odd…read morefree tequila shot.

It's been 12 years since I've been here and I brought my entire family. It was my suggestion so god…read morehelp me if I make a bad call. It was the right call! The restaurant looks a bit rough around the edges but it ROCKS! Food: We got the fish/shrimp sample platter (which was huge) with a side of guacamole and it was a very big hit! The margaritas just added to the pleasure. Probably the best coconut shrimp I have ever had and I have been around (trust me on this)! Staff: Great! We will be back!