(Golden Zone)
La Casa del Fondu
Av. Playa Gaviotas No. 63
La Casa del Fondue is an upscale restaurant specializing in Fondue dishes. For those who aren't into fondue, they serve a variety of entrees, salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, sea food and pastries.
Ernie Tomatos
Av. Playa Gaviotas
Ernie Tomatoes is located next to the Seashell City Museum. They prepare a wide variety of steak, seafood, chicken, Mexican, and pasta dishes served by friendly hosts in a comfortable indoor atmosphere.
Mangos
Av. Playa Gaviotas Mangos is located beachside across from the Seashell City Museum. They serve a delightful array or steak, seafood, Mexican dishes, sandwiches, and international cuisine. The coconut shrimp, seafood platter, chase chicken and the Mango Margaritas are house specialties and are a definite must-try.
Panchos
Playa Gaviotas
Pancho's Restaurant has an indoor/outdoor location alongside the sea and surf. They serve a wide variety of steak, seafood, Mexican, and sandwich dishes, set in a casual, friendly environment.
The Shrimp Factory
Playa Gaviotas
The Shrimp Factory serves a large selection of fresh seafood dishes and a few dishes for the non-seafood lover.
Joe's Oyster Bar
Av. Camaron Sabalo
Joe's Oyster Bar is a very popular beachfront drink emporium. They serve snacks and fresh seafood daily. "Happy Hour" all day.
Mr. Tony's
Av. Camaron Sabalo
Mr. Tony's Bar and Grill is located a block south of the Cine Gaviotas movie theater, right on the corner. They really draw in a crowd with a live band almost every night.
Sombrero Bay
Av. Camaron Sabalo
Sombrero Bay is a Mediterranean-style restaurant that offers a wide variety of Mexican cuisine, features Mariachi shows in the winter and a Marimba band all year long. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
Tequila's
Av. Camaron Sabalo
Tequila's offers a wide selection of tasty steak, seafood, poultry, Mexican, and sandwich dishes, served in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Sheik Restaurant
Camaron Sabalo
The Sheik Restaurant is a very nice upscale place located within Fiesta Land, (next to Bora Bora and Valentinos) the Sheik offers a wide selection of steak, seafood, and poultry dishes, set in a gorgeous, tranquil environment.
Mundo Bananas
Av. Camaron Sabalo
Mundo Bananas Restaurant Bar & Grill is located across the street from the Cine Gaviotas movie theater. They serve seafood, Mexican, BBQ ribs, hamburgers and pasta dishes.
Mr. Ace
Mister Ace Restaurant is located behind Rico's coffee shop. At Mister Ace you can enjoy a delightfully relaxing, soft-lit atmosphere and piano music. A truly wonderful dining experience. They serve steak, seafood, poultry, and Mexican dishes.
Cenaduria El Tunel
Avenue Carnaval at the Plazuela Machado, across from the Teatro Angela Peralta.
Started by his grandmother 65 years ago, Gabino Urritia continues the tradition of delicious Mexican food. Restaurant employees wake up at 5:00 a.m. to shop the local markets to ensure the freshest ingredients every day. Voted the Best Restaurant in Mazatlán by American Express a few years ago, El Tunel has received many distinguished honors and guests. Every single item on the menu comes highly recommended by regulars. Guacamole is a “must try” here. Afterwards, treat yourself to tea, coffee, or a selection from more than 40 kinds of cake at Gabino's sister's upscale place, Memorial Cafe, right next door!
(South Beach/ Playa Sur)
La Puntilla
Playa Sur
This open air restaurant hosts a breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner. They offer a seemingly infinite selection of seafood dishes and a green salad loaded with avocado. Kind of pricy, but some think it's worth it for the ocean breeze, passing ships, and the view of Stone Island. After your meal, you can visit the statue of the Virgin of la Puntilla, located just across the parking lot. At the beginning of each hurricane season, fishermen's wives make offerings to her to protect their loved ones at sea.
When Pigs Fly
On the Malicon - 171 Ave. del Mar - phone 986 2868
They have delicious dishes of pork, steak, chicken; a great breakfast buffet and bilingual waiters. Since it is across from the malecon, there is also a great view of the ocean.
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The center and heart of the city is Plaza Principal (also known as Plaza Revolución) with its neo-Gothic, twin-spired cathedral, Basílica de la Immaculada Concepción. Day and night the plaza bustles with Mazatlecos shopping, eating and reviewing the daily turn of events.
Two blocks up Calle Benito Juarez from the plaza sits the Mercado municipal, one of the truly great markets in Mexico. This market displays an amazing array of fresh foods for remarkable prices.
A few blocks from the Plaza Principal, on the way to Olas Altas is the Plazuela Machado. Named for a Filipino immigrant, Juan Machado, the plaza is the antithesis of the tourist areas that rock and roll day and night. At one time the plaza was the commercial center of the city, but now is being resurrected as the cultural and entertainment center. Its outdoor cafes and old stately buildings are attracting the intellectual and artistic community and travelers of Mazatlán.
Just off the corner of the Plaza Machado is the Teatro Angela Peralta, built in 1865 as the Teatro Rubio. It is now fully restored after five years of work. Angela Peralta was a much admired opera star from the 19th century who, after giving her only Mazatlán performance, died of yellow fever in the hotel Iturbides, next door to the theater. Entertainment of all varieties is now performed in this beautiful building, and you can also tour it during the day.
Plan on having lunch or dinner at Plaza Machado. Two recommended restaurants are Cafe Pacífico and Hostería Machado. This is where you can meet the intellectual and rising-class people of the city.
One of the most striking aspects of Mazatlán Viejo is how many stately old buildings stand empty, presumably waiting to be restored.
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This was the beach when Mazatlán first became a tourist destination, primarily by sport-fishermen. John Wayne used to keep a boat here. Later the surfers discovered why it was named Olas Altas (tall waves). Best of all, this beach hasn't changed much over the years. The entire stretch of sand, located between rocky points, is fairly short, perhaps a seven minute walk end-to-end on a parallel sidewalk.
El Shrimp Bucket restaurant, the flagship of the countrywide Carlos Anderson's chain of restaurants. Besides serving some of the best seafood in Mazatlán, this is a good place to get your day started with a plate of machaca and a bracing cup of café.
Just south of the Playa Olas Altas the road curves to El Faro, the second highest lighthouse in the world at almost 500 feet. For a spectacular view, walk the trail that leads up to the top. From here you can see north up to the tourist zone, the city, and to the south, the sport fishing fleet and harbor. That tall building just past the town center is the Pacifíco brewery. You might be able to arrange a tour if you inquire.
Just south of the lighthouse, across the water, you will see Isla de la Piedras. This is a nice way to spend a day, walking to the far side where there is a long, sandy beach and several palapa restaurants.
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