We walk downtown from the cruise terminal and there were a lot of restaurants to choose from by the square. 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. read more

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A nice summer afternoon at El Cielo Restaurant Bar. Our group needed to take a refreshment break. 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 read more

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This nice little restaurant is on the Plaza Square. The tree covered dining area was delightful and perfect. Up front I will say that the food was very good but it was the service and ambience that will draw us back. It is so serene we just wanted to sit and relax. Best of all they haven't raised their prices like so many other Mexican tourist restaurants have. We had Shrimp fajitas and they were just over $11. Next time in Mazatlan we will definitely go here again. read more

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The location is lovely, right on Plaza Machado...really enjoyed the opera singer in front of the restaurant... The menu has a variety of options, and the food is good. The restaurant provides fans, but you're most always in the shade. A.C. for inside seating, too. And it's also a great place for people to watch because it's in the Machado Plaza. You can't go wrong here! read more

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This was one of the first things I ate in Mexico and it didn't disappoint at all. The burrito was a 10/10 and the enchiladas were amazing as well. If a place near me had food this good I'd be there all the time. I absolutely recommend it read more

Restaurante El Cielo - burrito - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

This place is in a square and provides seating both inside, which is air conditioned and a beautiful outside patio. We walked from the port and opted to sit inside. I will say the decor is minimal on the restaurant side, but the bar side has more of a vibe. We were greeted kindly and staff spoke both English and Spanish. I was able to modify my dish to make it vegetarian since the beans did contain lard. Be sure to ask if you are considered. I swapped them out for potatoes. The food was delicious as was their coffee. Can't wait to go back. read more

On a cruise and popped in for a margarita and chips. Service is SLOW... but it's México. Chips need more salt. But this is the best margarita I have ever had in my life. read more

Restaurante El Cielo - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

We got here on a Monday evening. It was not too busy and the live music caught our attention. Our party of 4 got some nachos, fries, and the salad as our starter. I didn't taste the nachos but the fries were good and the salad was the best salad I've ever had. I'm not a fan of dressings or vinaigrette and this salad had the perfect amount of vinaigrette, protein, greens, and fruits. I order the Atun Imperial as my entree, it was kinda salty. Someone ordered the fajitas at our table as well, they too, were salty. Overall, really nice and comfortable atmosphere. The live music was great, I would definitely come back to Cielo to try their other menu items. read more

Restaurante El Cielo - Atun imperial - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

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3 times a charm! We were walking around the area a few times and noticed that El Cielo's beautiful outdoor patio was always steadily busy with local customers. So we decided to give it a try. And we're glad we did. On our first visit we had very prompt and friendly service. Since we had been eating wonderful seafood since we arrived and we were pretty hungry we decided to splurge on some steaks. I ordered the poblano cream soup as an appetizer then chose the Picanha steak and my wife chose the Ribeye. The soup was delicious rich, creamy and hot and came with grilled buttered bread. Nice start. Both steaks arrived as soon as we finished the soup. To our surprise the steaks came out sizzling style like a fajita. What a pleasant surprise. Both steaks were perfectly cooked and the small new potatoes were sizzling along with a shish kabob of vegetables. Soooo good! The sizzling platters kept everything nice and hot throughout the meal. We were so full we figured we'd skip dinner. Then about 9pm we decided to try another restaurant in the same area as El Cielo. As it turned out the little place was jammed and we didn't think they could get us in before closing so we figured we'd go to Cielo's and grab a few Tacos. The adjacent area was packed. But they got us in A really good band was playing in the patio "Los Cryps". CCR, Elvis, Beatles, Lennon, Buddy Holly, they were jamming. Just before we ordered Tacos an order of Ribs went bye. So much for tacos. We got 2 racks and they were huge, so meaty and the bbq sauce was perfect The French fries, coleslaw and toasted buttered bread was a great accompaniments for the ribs. Same solid service a entertaining band, people laughing and dancing and the drinks were flowing we had a GREAT time! Okay this is going to sound crazy but we went back for lunch the next day. Yep, we had spied a Double Cheese burger and a Steak sandwich and they were calling us. See the pics and you'll totally understand. read more

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Nestled in the beautiful Plaza Machado, El Cielo offers a welcome respite from the sightseeing in Centro Mazatlan by offering up cold drinks, shaded seating and delicious food. I love their tacos dorado. Don't let their simple look fool you, the steak inside packs a mean punch of flavor and that ooey, gooey cheese is muy delicioso! I like to order a side of refried beans, too, and they come in a yummy little tortilla bowl. We like to stop at this spot for a quick bite, so we've had a lot of the apps and smaller plates and have never had a bad meal. The service is quick and friendly. I noticed a couple of other reviews mentioned poor service but it is typical for a server in Mexico to not check in on you all the time (like they do in the states). Need something? Just hollar! They are standing by and ready to get you anything you need. If you're sightseeing in the area, definitely pop into El Cielo and, at the very least, have a seat on the shaded patio, people watch and enjoy a nice, cool beverage! read more

Restaurante El Cielo - Tacos dorados with steak - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

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Very good service. The food was terrific. I had mixed seafood enchiladas with a wonderful sauce and my wife had mixed skewers. Both were outstanding. The chocolate lava cake and ice cream was also wonderful. Music and drinks were both very nice. read more

This place is the best. Exquisite food for cheap and the best drinks in the city! Super comfortable ambiance and the perfect out door seating. I've been here three times, off a cruise. The service has always been amazing. They are all very welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend this place read more

Restaurant located in Plaza Machado(old town mazatlan). Very nice place to eat at with the family. The ambiance is very nice and surrounded by vendors and shops. The food was really good and the best part is it was cheap. My group has 6 people and the total was 69 dollars including the alcohol. Wow its hard to beat the price. The quality food was amazing and I would definitely go back. Service lacked slighty if not would have gotten 5 stare. Other than that was great experience and would definitely give it a try. read more

Restaurante El Cielo - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

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This place is great! On the main plaza with a wonderful shady patio. My Imperial Shrimps dish was fantastic! Big shrimp wrapped in bacon, piled on mashed sweet potatoes, then drizzled with a sweet spicy sauce. I'd return in a second! read more

Restaurante El Cielo - Black Tuna Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Mazatlán, SIN

Ate here with some friends while in Mazatlan on a cruise. We love the shops around the Plaza Machado. This restaurant was no exception. I have the chilaquiles verde with carne asada added. My wife and friends had the enchiladas and the carne asada & eggs. Everything was delicious! I would highly recommend eating here when in the area. Don't forget to check out the shops while there. There are some great art shops and clothing stores in the area read more

So we came to this restaurant while on a cruise. if you're of color, do not come here. We were a party of six and they tried to seat us in a small table that fit 5. When we said it was too tight, they took us to an area where it was full of flies and gnats with no other patrons there. I asked to speak to the manager and Perla came up. But then some other patrons came and she attended to them first. We asked why we were sat in the other room and she said because we were a bigger party and they didn't have room. I can't eat with fries around me. read more

We had the guacamole and chips. They hand made it for us tableside in a lava mortar bowl and pestle. We sat outdoors under the canopy of some old trees. Great service, amazing ambiance. Near the cathedral but not overcrowded. Highly recommended. read more

First, ambiance! Excellent location on the corner of the square! Sit outside and it is all shade! Second, food! The melted cheese is to die for! The tuna was the freshest I've ever had! The price is cheap!!! Oh, the drinks! If you like gin - the cucumber lemon gin and tonic is the best drink I've ever had! read more

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I was not impressed with this restaurant. The ribeye steak was average, the sides of potatoes and asparagus (2-3 small pieces) very ordinary. A little like airplane food. My cocktail, the purple ....was not flavorful and rather watered down. They had to sit us inside where ambience was just ok due to birds poop outdoors. They did offer music, dancing, the one positive. Service was not above average and our server seemed less than enthusiastic. I tipped 15% but wished I'd tipped 10%! Mazatlán offers some amazingly lovely restaurants & cocktails in the Machado and this was not one of them! I'd give them 2 - 3 stars at most. I would not recommend. read more

The food was pleasantly good and we had great service. The Mexicana and the chilaquiles are better than other places in Mazatlan, I would come here again read more

Great Food - OK Service Nice cozy little restaurant located in Plaza Machado. Food was very good, service could've been better, we weren't even given napkins. Drinks were very good in size and taste. Great Michelada. read more

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Might be great, but we'll never know. About three minutes in their band started in at drown-out-any-conversation volume, so we had to leave

This place was incredible. I stumbled upon it randomly with a friend. I don't know how this place could have a bad review. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful to Americans. I ate a lot of seafood in the week that I was in Mazatlan, and this place takes the cake. My friend and I had the tuna ceviche, which was excellent, and a bit unique. My friend ordered the salmon, which was good by all standards, but my entree was the reason I'm writing this review. I had the Especial El Cielo which is a layer of mahi-mahi, a layer of Marlin and a layer of shrimp, all cooked together as one filet, covered in chipotle sauce. An absolute must have. read more

This has to be the worst dining experience I've had to date in Mazatlán. From the quality of food to the service, everything was lacking. My tuna salad was unrecognizable. It honestly looked like a hot dog was cut up and served over wilted lettuce and rotten mushrooms. We ordered my daughter a plain chicken and cheese burrito, and she was instead served a smothered burrito filled with lettuce, avocado and salsa with a small amount of chicken and cheese. Service was painfully slow even for Mexico, and we couldn't get our server to respond in any kind of competent or timely manner, and my husband speaks fluent Spanish so translation issues cannot be blamed. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place. There are endless wonderful and delicious restaurants to visit in Mazatlán. Unfortunately, this one is a gigantic miss. read more