Mazatlán’s dining scene is a vivid reflection of its dual identity as both a hardworking fishing port and a rapidly evolving coastal destination. Here, the catch of the day is not a marketing slogan—it is a daily reality that defines the rhythm of local kitchens. From humble beachfront palapas to polished dining rooms in the Golden Zone, the city offers one of Mexico’s most authentic seafood experiences.
The local culinary style leans heavily on the simplicity of ultra-fresh product. You will encounter Sinaloan staples like zarandeado (butterflied, grilled fish basted in a chile-soy marinade), aguachile, and the iconic smoked marlin. The Pacific waters here provide a distinct variety of species, including prized local shrimp, snapper, and sea bass.
What makes the restaurant scene particularly compelling is its range. You can enjoy a breakfast of raw oysters in the historic center market one morning and a sophisticated tuna tostada with a craft cocktail that evening. The common thread is a deep respect for seafood that has been part of Mazatlán’s culture for generations.
Because the city is a major shrimping hub, you will find crustaceans prepared in dozens of ways, from garlicky, butter-drenched classics to regional specialties like aguachile de camarón. But limiting yourself to shrimp would be a mistake. The local grilled whole fish and ceviches are equally worthy of attention.
Navigating the sheer number of options can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. Tourist-heavy zones often feature convenient spots, but the most memorable meals frequently happen slightly off the main drag. Knowing where locals go for a leisurely Sunday lunch versus where to find a romantic dinner is key.
To help you plan your culinary itinerary, we have compiled a curated list of the best seafood restaurants in Mazatlán. This guide balances legendary institutions with modern newcomers, ensuring you taste the full spectrum of what this Pacific port has to offer.
El Sinaloense
| Address | Av del Mar 882, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 166 9043 |
I met the owner, who was super friendly and kind. His English is limited, but it was more than enough for us to communicate easily. He told me his wife is an English teacher and that he learned from her. They also have an English menu, so it’s definitely a great spot for foreigners. I thought they opened at 11 a.m., but I actually arrived a bit early at 10:50 a.m., and they still kindly let me sit down and order. The restaurant is very clean, the view is astonishing, and while the prices are a bit on the higher side, the food quality is definitely worth it.
Appears to be a well traveled road for a good reason. It looks like a tourist spot (which it might be, I'm a tourist), but the food has been shockingly one of the best ceviche's of the trip (I've had close to 8 ceviche's for reference). The food is plentiful, the service is good, and the views are beautiful.
Great place to drink and enjoy live music. The food is delicious. I asked for the tostada with tuna (wonton I think) and it was just what I expected.
Note that you won’t be able to speak calmly to someone here, but that is not what that place is for anyway
Armando Mesero was our waiter and he was amazing. The food was really fresh. We really like spicy food and he made a habanero sauce on the table. Truly an amazing experience and not heavy on your pocket. We didn’t get to take pictures of all the food. We also had the guacamole with seafood. Definitely recommend!!
Price is with the tip
Amazing food, ambience was great and super service. Thanks to Nicolas!
El Muchacho Alegre
| Address | P.º Claussen 46-C, Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 332 5504 |
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The best shrimp I’ve ever had. So soft, cooked at the perfect temperature, and unreal flavor. The view literally takes your breath away and we love this place so much.
Heads up: live music is VERY loud — you can’t talk while the band is playing. But when they go on break... you better talk it all lol 😂
FYI: prices are on the higher end, but worth it for the food + view + vibe.
This place is to come and have a good time, not to talk because its pretty loud, but to enjoy the mazatlecos culture. The food is decent but not the very best
We ordered pescado Cheviche and grilled coconut shrimp, the portion was very big maybe a portion can be shared to two persons, the service was very good and the location is just in front of the beach, definitely will be back again
I ordered fajitas and they were very bland plus portion was small maximum 15 in in diameter see photo. Took forever to get a seat at first. Saving grace is good location on the beach
Food was good. They have a nice patio w/ with a view of the beach and Malecón.
La Costa Marinera
| Address | Del Camarón S/N, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Phone | 669 914 1928 |
Even if the service is decent and atmosphere is ok. A restaurant should have good food. Not here. I feel like I paid for food that's been lying around for days that someone forgot about.
We ordered the fish tacos. They tasted old, super fishy, and soggy.
The oysters we received had a couple spoiled ones and they tried to cover it up with a bunch of mayonnaise.
The guac was borderline rancid.
The only decent item we received was the agauchile. Only 1 out of 5 items we ordered was edible.
I guess if you like gambling, this is the spot for you. If you win, you get decent food. If you lose you get food poisoning. Remember, the house always wins!
Great food The platter for two was enough for three but we did add the best bacon wrapped Cheese stuffed shrimp! These are a must!!!! Thee BEST! This is a very nice cozy place by the water. Little more expensive but treat yourself it’s worth it! Also Mango Margarita not too sweet or sour was perfect! Was the best of the three option’s. Owner was very nice and chatted with us while waiting for the group. Let us know about the special next door! All you can drink Tuesday! 1-6pm LoL very nice staff and if you wanted you could get the band to Serenade your table?
Restaurant on the litteral beach shore. Nice spot and good food. Covered well to provide shade for almost all the seating areas. Main issue was the vendors... They target tourist and would constantly come by to our table side with their goods and ask if you want to purchase things. Even the SAME ones would come to oir table again after 10 mins or so, even thos we already declined and told all the others no as well, which I'm sure they see us turning EVERYONE away.. if the vendors were not there, this place would have 5-star all the way down the board.
The food is not good. Our shrimp was burned. We asked our guide to take us to an authentic Mexican restaurant for Pescado zarandeado and we were brought here. As a Mexicana I honestly was super disappointed. The food was burned, the salsa tasted like tomato sauce, and the rice was mushy. This feels like tourist trap and altered Mexican cuisine to satisfy the many tourists that visit this restaurant. This is far from authentic and their food needs some serious work.
The beach front aspect is nice and has so much potential but their bathrooms are falling apart.
Great restaurant on the beach with great people and food. The atmosphere was good with music and everyone having a good time eating or being on the beach. We ordered the seafood for two and Red snapper. The red snapper was fried to perfection. The seafood for two came with shrimp prepared in three ways and oysters. The seafood for two was good but little bit too salty. We recommend as a good spot to have a fun day with good eats.
El Torito Seafood Restaurant
| Address | Av. Rotarismo 329, Reforma, 82030 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 910 1487 |
Nice place to get out of the heat! They had plenty of tvs with the world cup on. Service was fast and attentive. Now about the food! It was so delicious. Fresh seafood! Tried the spicy Agua Chiles, ceviche, and a broth thats served complimentary. Everything was so delicious.
Excellent place. Food was awesome. We are from Chandler AZ USA. Great local place to eat off the tourist trap.
If you are in the area it’s a must!!!
Frozen/ defrosted seafood; 4 blocks from the ocean 🥴🥴, kinda slow on the service department, but were friendly people. Fairly good a/c , could have been cooler since the humidity from the cyclone was pretty intense.
Greetings once again from the shrimp capital of the Pacific Ocean. El Torito is one of the city's favorite restaurants, and it's easy to see why. With a broad range of choices to choose from, including their signature seafood dishes along with the traditional Mexican cuisine, any choice is a winner.
On this visit, I chose the Arrachera carñe asada plate, and Pippa, my girlfriend, chose a fresh tuna ceviche with mango. Both were excellent because the seafood in this city is as fresh as any place on earth. The beef in Mexico is better than most countries because of the proximity to the ranches that supply the local businesses. Making the meat fresher and less processed. Resulting in better tasting and more tender dishes. If you don't believe me, come on down and try it yourself, friends. I gotta get busy eating!
Presentation, service, and atmosphere was great. Open air, plenty of fans, large portions, fresh fish, and good spicy sauces on the side. They were on top of things and looked like lead server/management was detail oriented. I really enjoyed our experience here and would definitely go again. Pictured is the tuna ceviche and fried shrimp.
Pancho's Restaurant
| Address | Av. Gaviotas 408, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 914 0911 |
Love it so much I come here for Lunch and Dinner. Ocean side beach front sitting, Spectacular. Majority of the time you get free love banda music from those on the beach just feet away from you. Having trouble what to choose from their menu, the waiters with years of service to this establishment have your back and you won't regret the choice.
Beachfront dining in the Zona Dorada. Great smoked marlin & coconut shrimp with outstanding views. Prices are on the high side (geared towards tourists), but the portions are large.
Pancho’s on the Beach was a fantastic find.
The service was quick and welcoming, and the food did not disappoint. You can’t certainly tell that customer service is a top priority at Panchos.
This was the perfect place to have dinner and watch the sunset.
My husband loved his fish fillet with Pancho sauce, Pancho shrimp and garlic shrimp, and my Pancho shrimp were full of flavour.
Great food, great service, and a perfect beachside atmosphere
Pancho's is such a fun place to go. The vibe is great, drinks are strong, and service is fun. We received shooters at the beginning and end of the meal, both good. The hot and spicy shrimp are to die for. Literally asked if they sold the sauce that goes on it and unfortunately they do not. If they ever decide to bottle it, I will buy it. Only complaint is it a tourist trap but definitely worth at least one visit, if not more for the that experience and that sauce!
I cannot possibly say enough good things about Pancho’s “en la playa” (on the beach) in the golden zone. There are several Pancho’s around town. This one is the king, owned by Francisco “Señor Pancho” Lizarraga- the old man himself.
He believes completely in customer service, and has dedicated himself and his entire staff to their dining experience.
Make reservations if coming on the weekend for dinner - or come really early in time for the fabulous sunset!
Everything on the menu is good. Lots of seafood and meat. The shrimp, of course, in so many ways, is the signature of Mazatlan. However, don’t overlook the steak/chicken/combo fajitas on the sizzling platter, the Platanos Flambé (bananas flambé), the (flaming) Tequila Cheese - that is so yummy, you will be back for more!
The staff headed by Daniel and Freddy are super attentive - lots of appetizers that just appear at your table, the “moonshine”, the Kahlua shot at the end of your meal.
If you had to pick one place - this is it. We have been coming here for over 20 years as November tourists - enjoy!
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La Marea Mazatlán
| Address | Cam. a Observatorio 11, Cerro del Vigía, 82040 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 239 3266 |
The food was good but not great. What you get here are amazing views with wonderful service. I recommend if only for the spectacular views from a hilltop of the southern part of the city. We were there for breakfast, dinner may be better, so take my review with a grain of salt.
As an explorer, here's my spin... overpriced for the food quality, service was excellent, the place was very quiet for dinner after 7pm Tuesday. The atmosphere is good, music selection, not so great. Had the rib eye, which was warm at best and chewy. Fries was slightly under cooked. The windows can use a cleaning for the view.
Chips and guac were excellent. My wife thought the chicken fettuccini was garlicy, creamy, and delicious. I really enjoyed the ribeye starter. Everywhere I went in Mazatlan they served Pepsi. This place had cans of Coca-Cola which is my preference with dinner. The views are absolutely amazing!
My friend and I came here to eat after visiting the observatory 1873. We decided to come here because it was walking distance from where we were, had good reviews, and views. Just be aware if you’re walking you may have to go up multiple steps. We overall enjoyed the plates we ordered and margaritas. We tried the seafood guacamole that had shrimp and octopus pieces. Honestly, didn’t make much difference to guacamole so i would just skip or order the regular. There was a large company problem while we were there so not sure if that factored into our waitress didn’t come back to see if we wanted to order another cocktail or desert.
Very good meal. The scenery is great and we had fun seeing everything at sunset. The menu is extensive. Check out the bathroom!
Palmarés Mazatlán
| Address | plaza Isla tres, Av Camarón Sábalo 1096, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 326 6972 |
Hands down the best steak I've had in Mazatlan. Cooked to perfection, served piping hot on a cast iron plate.
My esposa had pistachio crusted salmon and was very impressed!
Finished off with Mango cheesecake and sweet corn bread desserts, muy excelente!
Absolutely fabulous fresh sea bass, wonderful wine selection (unusual here!) and top notch service. I believe our server was Brayan and a host named Juan made us feel special and welcomed. Highly recommend!!!
I would go back.
The service was amazing. I was incredibly disappointed in the very tasty margarita prices. I had 3, the wife had 2 $350p each ×5 = $1,750p viva Las Vegas!!!
We had an appetizer and one extremely bad burger, extra $$ for french fries = $400p.
Steak civiche was delicious. = $360p
Tax & tip.... = $3,000p
We will definitely go back for steak ceviche, the great service and ambiance, but I would drink water from the tap before they ever get a centavo off of us for alcohol.
We traveled to Mazatlan with one of our adult sons for Christmas to escape the wet and cold of the Pacific northwest. The week started with our son being robbed and beaten up by the local "police". After that we managed to salvage a mediocre vacation albeit with PTSD.
Also the restaurants we visited were disapointing until we found Palmares.
Palmares was the highlight of our trip. Everything Mexico should be (and often is). Exceptional food (try the fresh Sea bass and cheese cake). Exceptional drinks (Black Ant featuring mezcal) . Exceptional service (Brayan!). Exceptional entertainment (local Mariachi band). Exceptional value (Dinner for 2 with many drinks including fine tequilas, mezcals and wine, $120 USD with tip).
Arguably the best restaurant experience in our recent memory.
Dine here!
We had a birthday Dinner celebration for my wife and 19 of our close friends, that were still in town. Ricardo and Nicholas took excellent care of our entire group. The atmosphere and care that we received was remarkable. Very positive and refreshing. I would highly recommend this restaurant, we will be returning.
La Jaiba Pata Salada
| Address | Av del Mar, Palos Prietos, 82010 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 196 8561 |
La Jabida Pata Salada — Mazatlán
A beachside gem you won’t want to miss! The atmosphere was lively and fun, with a live banda performing for guests — it really added to the experience.
The menu focuses on ceviche and shrimp dishes, and they deliver on both. The ceviche monos bichis — a tuna tower with avocado and mango — was an instant table favorite ❤️. We also ordered the ceviche doña problema, a generous mix of raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, and tuna that was incredibly fresh. For something heartier, the camarones brazas — butterflied shrimp over rice and salad — did not disappoint.
Our server Jonas was friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to walk us through dishes we weren’t familiar with. Oh, and bonus points for the spotlessly clean bathrooms — always a good sign!
If you’re in Mazatlán, this place is a must. Fresh, flavorful, and full of good vibes. 🌊🍤
Great service, great atmosphere, terrible food. Crab wasn’t fresh. Vegetables tasted like it was frozen. Too mushy. The bacon wrapped shrimp was too small making it too salty. Shrimp tacos were good, though.
What an amazing experience! The beach view was beautiful, the service was excellent, and the live banda music created the perfect atmosphere. The prices were very reasonable, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this place—10/10!
Loved the music but sadly the food was not good....the coconut shrimp was terrible...waiter tried to upsell us saying no small red snappers like on the menu...so we just ordered a filet that came overcooked and cold sides....only good thing was the culchi plate with scallops otherwise food was not good.
Love the food, I went on Holy Week and the music was insane, good ambiance if you are into local music
Mariscos Marea Negra
| Address | Av. del Delfin 335, Fraccionamiento Hacienda los Mangos, Dorados de Villa, 82127 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 166 8807 |
super fresh and amazing taste with incredibly oversized portions. a small tostada here is enough to feed three people. the neighborhood is not scenic nor near much. this is a locals establishment and not touristy. the music is played on a large party speaker and a little overwhelmingly loud. however the taste and portions make it worth while to go out of your way to go here. the callo the hacha platter, tuna tostada where my favorite.
The variety of dishes available makes it easy to find something you crave. The flavors of these dishes make you want more. Very good place to eat and would recommend this specific location. We spent a little more but only because we wanted to try many dishes.
Food was delicious and service was excellent. I didn't like the music they were playing. Michael Jackson for a mariscos restaurant, not the best option in my opinion
Every time we got an Uber we asked for a good place to eat seafood. And 5 drivers said Marea Negra! 5 of them! So we went and tried it out. I ordered a shrimp cocktail and got it hot, not quite what I was expecting but thats the way its served here. On the other hand the aguachile was fabulous! One of the best ones I’ve had in a while. Great food at a great price! Definitely recommend this place!
Great food, our waitress was not good. She took forever to get our drinks. When we would ask for something, she would take a long time. We ended up getting items ourselves.
El Muchacho Alegre Zona Dorada
| Address | Plaza Playa Pacifico, Av. Gaviotas 100-Loc 6, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 123 9907 |
JOSHUA took great care of us!!! the entire staff was attentive and knew exactly what to do to make sure we had the Best Time!!! fish fillet yes please!!! LIVE banda all night and sunset views to die for !!! i would rate 100/10 if i could!!
The place has a vibe, but the vibe might not be for everyone, the service was slow and the bathroom was not clean, the music is too loud but dishes were fine
Excellent table service aguachile and the most tender ribeye that could be cut either a fork. Eduardo and entire staff, attentive and friendly. Lowered atmosphere only because it was too loud. Overall will definitely recommend and return.
We had an amazing experience, and a big part of that was thanks to Marlene. Her service was absolutely excellent—attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from start to finish.
We ordered the pescado zarandeado, and it was phenomenal—perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The music and overall atmosphere were exactly what we were hoping for from Mazatlán, and this restaurant truly did not disappoint.
Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!
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We had a great experience at El Muchacho Alegre in Zona Dorada, and a big part of that was Julio. He took great care of us from the moment we sat down. Super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and made great recommendations.
He helped us navigate the menu and made sure everything came out quickly and exactly how we wanted it. You can tell he genuinely cares about the experience and takes pride in his work.
The food was excellent, but Julio really made the meal stand out. If you go, ask for him.
La Puntilla Seafood Restaurant
| Address | Int. Muelle Turístico s/n, Playas del Sur, 82040 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 197 1124 |
I can’t say enough about how impressive the food and service were. If you set up rides just outside the cruise terminal you would make so much money!! The one thing is. If you want this amazing food, go for lunch or later (11am local) we went early and had some minor language barriers with them thinking we wanted the breakfast buffet. The staff was amazing and gave us the accidental payment as part of our overall check later on. Also, AMAZING margaritas!
What a spectacular little spot for seafood and just a great breezy lunch. It was recommended to us by our van tour guide. He dropped us off after asking for the best place for a bite... Close to the cruise terminal. He didn't hesitate to recommend this place and I am grateful. The shrimp tostada's were killer! I ordered the molcajete, although it wasn't exactly as pictured in the menu, it was very filling and delicious. The fish was also very good, according to my fiancee. Next time I come around these parts, I'm coming here again. Great job and a decent price, although steeper due to them knowing their clientel.
We got the special ceviche, coconut shrimp with mango salsa, a bottle of still water, and a sparkling mineral water for a total of $35 USD. The amount of food we got was unbelievable in all the best ways. Huge portions, super fresh, tasted amazing!! 5 minute walk from the cruise port...a great local spot!
La Puntilla seaside resteraunt is an exceptionally great place to visit. The beer is perfectly chilled and the food served is a delight for the taste buds. Our server was attentive, efficient and friendly. It is a great place to watch the comings and goings of a variety of watercraft: cruise ships, fishing boats, military vessels and tour boats. Truly a memorable experience with reasonable prices.
My favorite place in Mazatlán! Delicious shrimp aguachile, tune ceviche, super fresh oysters, and grilled fish! We ate everything so fast that these are the only pictures a have! There was a group of local boys jumping into the water, there was a warm sunshine and the atmosphere was incredible! Very reasonable prices!
I highly recommend this spot!
Mariscos El Memín
| Address | Av. Rafael Buelna 109, Lomas de Mazatlán, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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Fantastic seafood, I had the salmon and my husband had the shrimp deviled, and the Hortchata drink, they set before us some taco chips and salsa to start which was delicious, I really enjoyed my salmon and the shrimp were very tasty, the music and videos played on the big screen were my favorite from the 80s and the staff were amazing servers.
I'm new favorite place to eat seafood...my girlfriend enjoyed the callo de hacha...I ordered the molcajete with cold shrimp and octopus...the salsa with chiltepin was very good...server was very attentive didn't have to ask for pacifico...great air conditioning unlike most places here in Mazatlan....returned and my girlfriend recommends the shrimp meatball soup!
Absolutely fantastic experience. Indoor and outdoor seating options, very well staffed on a weekday at 8pm, and unbeatable prices for the quality of food. Strongly recommend the Filete Memin; it's a house special with a fillet of grilled white fish and octopus and shrimp hiding underneath. The aguas frescas are also great, and are very well priced. Also recommend the Tacos Gobernador to split and share with your table.
Nice friendly place open air spacious with lots of fan so that really helps when it's hot. I had shrimp Ranchero and my husband had a scramble eggs ham bacon and chorizo and extra bacon 🥓. They all were nice. Good services
Big open Local sports bar / mariscos restaurant with amazing selections and super quality. The service is great, tequila, beer and oysters...fish , shrimp dishes are amazing and some amazing friggin cevichi
Los Arcos
| Address | Av Camarón Sábalo 1019, Zona Costera, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Opening Hours | Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 913 9577 |
Great for a birthday celebration. While on vacation we wanted to go somewhere nice, with great service, drinks and food.
We picked the right place.
Greeted at the door by 2 distinguished gentleman and seated immediately.
Webordered cocktails to start and we were given nachos and dips and soon after an absolutely delicious seabass ceviche was brought to our table, complements of the restaurant.
Allowing us to take our time, once finished our appetizer we received our meals.
I ordered the Surf and Turf. Its not what you would expect. A medallion of perfectly cooked juicy beef, it was a bit tough, and a shrimp patty that was so filled with shrimp that it didn't seem like it was being held together by anything but shrimp. The plate also had a small stuffed potato and a nice size salad..
The service was impeccable. Bravo to the staff!
To top off our evenings, my birthday was recognized by the staff with a piece of tres leches cake with 2 spoons and a picture. Yum and thanks!
Would we go back? Absolutely 💯
🌊 Minnesota native discovering next-level seafood in Mazatlán 🌊
As someone from Minnesota, I thought I knew fresh fish. Turns out, I had no idea until eating here in Mazatlán 😄
I had lunch with my sister and we went all in on the seafood. We ordered three tostadas shrimp, scallops, and sea bass and every one was bright, clean, and packed with ocean flavor. We also shared a whole fried red snapper that was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious 🐟
The service was top notch, the space felt upscale but comfortable, and they even have a big parking lot in back, which is a huge plus. One of the coolest parts was when they rolled out a cart of fresh seafood so you can actually see and choose what you want. We were also treated to a free taste of sashimi-style fish with olive oil and delicate spice, which was an amazing surprise ✨
Everything tasted incredibly fresh and honestly even better than expected. If you’re looking for an upscale seafood spot in Mazatlán, this is it. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back 👍🐠
Los Arcos is considered a local culinary icon, and for a good reason. We went 3 times during our two-week stay, and were blown away every time. Do yourself a favor and get the camarones Mazatlán - some of the most delicious shrimp I've ever had, absolutely sensational. The cocktails were really nice too. We haven't tried any meat dishes here, but the seafood is as good as it gets.
The food here was great! The seafood was fantastic and I really enjoyed the ceviche. The octopus taco was great as well. This restaurant is really nice and is a great setting for a fancy night out.
Fancy seafood restaurant. Oysters were so fresh, excellent.
I had the grilled shrimp which is a recommendation on the menu, not disappointed at all. Taste good. My husband ordered grilled fish filet, tastes good too, fish meat was tender, not dry at all. The desert was amazing, I don’t like walnuts but I ate half of it, and just avoid the banana part, which is on the bottom of the pastry.
We did not ordered any drinks, but just the food itself worth the money.
The service was so so. He made us felt we are not important at all, other local customers get more of his attention, probably frequent customers. When we got there, they put us at a tiny table by a wall post, like a table was left over from a corner.
We asked for a table by the window which is opened and they did switched us.
Overall, food is good but service was not as impressive as other reviews.
F.I.S.H. Fresh Intl. Seafood House
| Address | Av. Gabriel Ruiz Local 3, El Dorado, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Maps | Click here |
| Website | Click here |
| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 916 3474 |
Really enjoyed this spot for a later evening dinner. We ordered the sweet potato fries, clam chowder, two kingfish tacos (they were out of the mahi-mahi, but the kingfish was just as good), and the mixed quesadilla.
They brought out a variety of sauces, which was a great touch. The chipotle sauce was my favorite and paired perfectly with the sweet potato fries. We also discovered that dipping the fries in the clam chowder was surprisingly delicious. Another standout was the habanero salsa (circled in the photo), if you like spicy, which had great flavor.
It was about $60 for two of us.
Casual vibe, friendly service, and tasty food. A great place for a relaxed meal.
Mazatlan is known for the excellent tacos and seafood. FiSH has the best if both.
We went traditional.
When seated we orderwd our deinks and were served a basket of nachos and salsa. We then started with their clam chowder. Thick and filled with chunks of fish and seafood, this is by far, the best New England clam chowder outside of Boston. With 3 different sizes, order the bowl. If you order the cup, you will want more. If you like clam chowder, this is an absolute MUST.
I had the fried shrimp and sweet potato fries. The 6 large shrimp were perfectly battered. Not greasy and served piping hot. The side of sweet potato fries were thin and crispy and cooked to perfection.
My husband had the tuna and fruit salsa with rice. He enjoyed it very much except, he said, the tuna was a bit over done because he had asked for it rare and the marinate was a bit too saltyfor his liking. But he did clean his plate.
What I really liked about this place was that the owner was there and welcomed each guest and also came over while we were eating to make sure everything was OK. Outstanding. Bravo.
Our waiter was perfectly bilingual, which made ordering easy.
Will we go back? Absolutely 💯
And so we did so I'm adding two different dishes.
My husband had the fish burger that was accompanied by wedge fries. He gave me a taste and what can I say? It was huge, juicy and full of shrimp. Topped with lettuce and tomato and a great special sauce.
I had the Fried shrimp plate with rice and a delicious mango fruit salad. Wow. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and there were so many i could hardly finish.
Before leaving Mazatlan I need to go back.
Food was great the first time couple of months back- the next dinner wasn't.
So big inconsistency in quality.
My wife & I had a couple of local friends invited for dinner here.
Us 4 spent about $4000,-pesos incl wine + tips for the night on our bill.
We expected it had to be the best.
Wine & dine was expensive.
We went there again the other day with a other couple.
We all ordered "fish & chips". We all looked at each others while we immediately notice it was chicken sticks instead of fish. We'll never come here again. My bowl of clam chowder had ONE clam.. Ridiculous.
Neat place tucked in behind Rico's diner in Mazatlan, with live music and tonight didn't disappoint with a guy playing great classic rock tunes.
The food was great. I had a scrumptious poor boy made with shrimp, sauce, avocado, cilantro and tomatoes, accompanied by amazing wedge fries. Hubby had the Mahi Mahi fish and chips (wedge fries), which were delish!
Great spot!
Burrito mix seafood was so good; and fish seafood ceviche was yummy.. the best I had for years, very fresh. Taco was good too.
Claim chowder was a little rich for us, but most like it rich and creamy.
MARDE FONDO
| Address | Mariano Escobedo 51, Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico |
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| Maps | Click here |
| Website | Click here |
| Opening Hours | Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Phone | 669 330 6631 |
Wow, wow, wow! This is our 8th day in Mazatlan… We’ve passed by this place many times, but did not eat there because it did not have a AC (July in Mazatlan is no joke!) Thank God we finally went there for lunch….It was one of the best meals we’ve had the whole time (and we’ve had some amazing meals in MAZ). The shrimp ceviche was divine but the shrimp taco with burnt cheese was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted!
We love this place and we can’t wait to come back!
The Margaritas on the rocks were SO good!
The food here was great! The ambiance was really nice as well. The shirimp was awsome. It was grilled really well. The two tacos that i got were well made as well. I would come here again. Highly recommend!
Exceptional food and great ambiance. The grilled octopus and shrimp tacos are great but ribeye aguachile is amazing (pretty spicy so be aware)!
Must go. The service was wonderful, the staff so kind. The atmosphere is great and most importantly.. the tacos and Mezcalita were top notch. I came back twice and ordered the same thing it was so good!
Great vibe, love the Playlist, and the food was delicious 😋
We ordered clams, oysters , shrimp zarandeados y tuna tostada.
We are definitely coming back on our next visit to Mazatlan.
I cant forget to mention the great service from the ladies who served us, great service with no pressure!
Loved that the place is secluded and private
Practical Tips for Choosing a Seafood Restaurant in Mazatlán
Selecting the right place to eat can significantly impact your experience, as the quality and style of seafood vary greatly depending on the neighborhood and type of establishment. Whether you are craving a rustic beach experience or a refined dinner, a few local insights can help you eat like a regular rather than a tourist. Here are some essential guidelines to ensure every meal is a highlight of your trip.
1. Look for the "Pescadería" Vibe
The best seafood restaurants often display their raw product prominently. If you see a glass case full of fresh fish, shrimp, and scallops on ice near the entrance, you are likely in a place that takes sourcing seriously. Don’t be afraid to ask to see the fish before it is cooked.
2. Timing Matters for Freshness
Seafood is often delivered in the early morning. Eating lunch (comida) is the safest bet for the absolute freshest product, as the catch has just arrived and hasn’t been sitting in a fridge overnight. Dinner service is still excellent, but lunch is the traditional time for a heavy seafood feast in Sinaloa.
3. Understand the "Zarandeado" Style
If you see "Pescado Zarandeado" on the menu, this is a regional specialty you should not miss. It is a butterflied fish grilled over charcoal and basted with a savory, slightly spicy sauce. It is usually served family-style with tortillas and is best shared between two or more people.
4. Check the Shrimp Season
While farmed shrimp is available year-round, the wild blue shrimp season typically runs from September to March. If you are visiting during these months, prioritize dishes featuring wild-caught local shrimp—they are noticeably sweeter and firmer than their farmed counterparts.
5. Pay Attention to the Tortillas
In Mazatlán, a great seafood restaurant is often defined by its accompaniments. If a place takes the time to make thick, handmade flour tortillas (tortillas de agua) or freshly pressed corn tortillas, it is a sign that the kitchen cares about the complete experience, not just the main protein.
6. Be Wary of Aggressive Hawkers
In tourist-heavy areas like the Malecón or Playa Norte, you may encounter staff aggressively trying to pull you into restaurants. While many of these places are perfectly fine, the most authentic and highest-quality dining experiences usually don’t need to heckle passersby. Walk a block or two inland for better value.
7. Order the Local Ceviche
While Peruvian-style ceviche is trendy, Mazatlán has its own proud tradition. Look for "Ceviche Mazatleco" or "Ceviche de Sierra." The local style often includes shredded carrots, cucumber, and a generous squeeze of lime, sometimes served with a splash of Clamato or a side of salted crackers.
Mazatlán is a city that rewards culinary curiosity. While the guide above highlights the heavy hitters, some of the best meals are found by simply wandering into a busy palapa where the smell of mesquite smoke hangs in the air. Trust your instincts, and don’t hesitate to ask your server what came in on the boat that morning.
Whether you are indulging in a luxurious platter of grilled lobster or squeezing lime over a simple tostada, the essence of Mazatlán is on your plate. The connection between the ocean, the fisherman, and the kitchen is immediate and profound, making this one of the most satisfying seafood destinations on the Mexican Pacific coast.
