Must-see restaurants in Mazatlán

  • Nao Kitchen Bar

    Mazatlán

    One of Mazatlán's youngest and most innovative chefs, Andrea Lizarraga Osuna combines local ingredients with Far Eastern touches, with faultless attention…

  • Héctor's Bistro

    Mazatlán

    Comfortable and with polished service, this is the praised venture of a popular local chef. Dishes such as seafood carpaccio, homemade pastrami, tasty…

  • Taquería Playa Sur

    Mazatlán

    Come evening, the breezy dining area of this taquería becomes fragrant with smoke from the grill and the plastic chairs fill up with hungry customers. The…

  • Tacos El Veneno

    Mazatlán

    Five mornings per week, El Veneno (The Poisoner) and his son El Venenito do a brisk business in tacos dorados (crunchy tacos) topped with stewed machaca …

  • Los Arcos

    Mazatlán

    This venerable sea-to-fork restaurant has been around since 1977 and its reputation as a temple to seafood remains rock-solid. Dishes are executed with…

  • El Aljibe de San Pedro

    Mazatlán

    Descend into the subterranean gloom of this 200-year-old cistern, and spot eerie mannequins, collections of forceps and other medical paraphernalia, human…

  • Mercado Pino Suárez

    Mazatlán

    Old Mazatlán’s central market offers a classic Mexican experience, with pungent stalls selling slabs of marlin, machaca (Sinaloan dried beef), fruit,…

  • Fonda de Chalio

    Mazatlán

    This street-front cafe across from the malecón (beach promenade) is popular with Mazatlán's middle-aged locals. Breakfasts pack out for chilaquiles with…

  • Cenaduría Chayito

    Mazatlán

    Going strong for decades, this family-run restaurant specialises in typical Sinaloan dishes. Come here in the morning for tacos with machaca (spicy dried…

  • Mi Ranchito Los Osuna

    Mazatlán

    Hidden among the many taco joints of Avenida Rafael Buelna, this cute little restaurant is all bright tablecloths, friendly service and hearty Sinaloan…

  • El Presidio

    Mazatlán

    Dining in the greenery-festooned courtyard or the pared-down, industrial-chic dining room of this beautifully restored 19th-century estate building takes…

  • Todos Santos

    Mazatlán

    This breezy open-air place is popular with young mazatleco couples for a date, offering a surf theme and a cheeky, good-time vibe, though staff show…

  • Cenaduría la Copita

    Mazatlán

    This family-run evening-only eatery that's been in business for decades is a step back in time, its walls decorated with characterful photos of Old…

  • La Olivia

    Mazatlán

    Helmed by Chihuahua chef Barbara, this cafe lives up to its motto: 'great mood, great food'. Piano music tinkles gently in the background as you order…

  • Gaia Bistrot

    Mazatlán

    Internationally taught chef Gilberto del Toro has earned praise for a menu featuring globe-trotting dishes such as rib-eye steak, coconut-braised chicken,…

  • Pedro & Lola

    Mazatlán

    This stylish eatery overlooking Plaza Machado does outstanding small plates, including delectable shrimp and octopus dishes and slow-cooked pork tacos…

  • Looney Bean

    Mazatlán

    A terrific local coffee shop on the main seaside drag with strong coffee made from a locally roasted blend of Mexican beans, plus juices, smoothies and a…

  • Tacos José

    Mazatlán

    This wildly popular street taco stand specializes in carne asada, grilled beef served on a corn or flour tortilla with your choice of salsas. Regulars…

  • Angelina's Kitchen

    Mazatlán

    Behind an unobtrusive facade, this surprisingly capacious restaurant is something of a local favorite and it's easy to see why. A casual menu runs from…

  • Carlos & Lucía’s

    Mazatlán

    What do you get when you combine the talents of a Mexican named Carlos and a Cuban-born chef named Lucía? A vibrant, colorful little restaurant serving…

  • Pancho’s Restaurant

    Mazatlán

    With two levels right on Playa Las Gaviotas, this place has a spectacular outlook and the food measures up. There's a big range, whether you want tasty…

  • Topolo

    Mazatlán

    For a romantic, street-minstrel-free dinner, step into this softly lit enchanted garden of a courtyard in a historic central building. Though aimed at…

  • Pura Vida

    Mazatlán

    Pura Vida serves salads, sandwiches, Mexican snacks and vegetarian fare, but it's most sought out for its juices and smoothies. The menu is packed with…

  • Panamá

    Mazatlán

    With a zillion different breakfast combos, ranging from North American standards to Mexican treats such as chilaquiles (tortilla strips drenched in salsa)…

  • Hot Dogs El Charly

    Mazatlán

    As the sun makes its way towards the horizon, hungry customers congregate around El Charly, the pick of a cluster of hot-dog carts and a local institution…

  • Rico's Cafe

    Mazatlán

    With three branches dotted around the city and a crowd-pleasing menu of crepes, waffles, omelettes, burritos and salads, Rico's is the Zona Dorada's top…

  • Helarte Sano

    Mazatlán

    Makes over three dozen flavors of paletas (popsicles), sherbets and Mexican-inspired gelato, including unconventional fruit flavors (lemon-rosemary,…

  • Casa Loma

    Mazatlán

    At this genteel eatery, enjoy chateaubriand béarnaise (steak with homemade béarnaise sauce) or poached fish blanca rosa (with shrimp, asparagus and…

  • La Mona

    Mazatlán

    This brick-walled, high-ceilinged pizzeria draws an overflowing crowd of local youths nightly with its trademark salads and pizzas, including the house…

  • La Cocina de Ana

    Mazatlán

    This homey place offers well-prepared buffet-lunch fare including marlin, meatball soup, chiles rellenos (chilies stuffed with meat or cheese) and…

  • Nieves de Garrafa de con Medrano

    Mazatlán

    A local tradition since 1938, this unpretentious family-run cart near Mazatlán’s Plaza Principal dishes out delicious homemade ice cream to devoted crowds.

  • Yoko

    Mazatlán

    In a town swimming with sushi restaurants, locals consistently nominate Yoko as one of the best.

  • Tomates Verdes

    Mazatlán

    Cozy and unpretentious, this breakfast and lunch spot serves dishes such as pechuga rellena (stuffed chicken breast) and flavorful soups such as nopales…

  • La Tramoya

    Mazatlán

    Diners at spacious sidewalk tables enjoy hearty Mexican meat and seafood dishes here on Mazatlán's loveliest square. A popular choice is the filete…

  • Mercado de Mariscos Playa Norte

    Mazatlán

    This no-frills market sells fish and seafood straight off the boats that dock on the beach opposite. Stalls here will cook up your purchases or your own…

  • Puerto Viejo

    Mazatlán

    A classic corner bar that can't be ignored for its popular sundowner location, fresh-as-morning seafood, crowd of regulars and performing ranchera…