The idea of creating this section on the website arises because during my cooking classes and food tours many of my clients ask me to recommend places and restaurants to eat and I always ended up writing on a piece of paper to each one, my favorite places. I thought it would be much easier to have this information in one place where they could see my restaurant recommendations and what’s easier than just telling them, ”go to my site and there you will see several options of the best places to eat in Mazatlán.
When you travel, food is a fundamental part of the experience, It can be the cherry of the pie or a nightmare. So when you are searching for “Where to eat in Mazatlan” or “What to eat in Mazatlan” you have to eat at one of these restaurants that I am about to recommend to you.
The idea is to update these places because there are always new places opening or some others closing, but I promise to recommend my favorite places as a local that I am and because there is nothing I enjoy more than a good meal, so Buen Provecho !
Diego’s Beach & Grill
Is one of my favorite restaurants in Mazatlán, and I recommend it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The place is a pleasant terrace by the sea, so the view is beautiful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and, on top of that, the food is excellent. The menu is extensive, so you’ll surely find something you like, from delicious shrimp tacos, elegant salmon, fresh ceviche, to a burger, all with the chef Diego Becerra’s distinctive touch, a staunch supporter of local gastronomy. My favorite and what I consider a “must” are the grilled shrimp tacos. If you happen to go for breakfast, you must try their sweet bread, especially their “conchas,” which, for me, are the best in Mazatlán. So, if you’re looking for a nice, relaxed place where you can have a drink by the sea while watching a sunset and eat delicious food, visit Diego’s. Maybe we’ll even meet there.
Address:
- La Florida #100 Sábalo Country
Atol
In my opinion, this Mexican cuisine restaurant is the most interesting proposal in Mazatlán. Chef Daniel becomes your host as soon as you arrive, explaining the menu and personally bringing the dishes to your table, making sure you know what you’re eating and where the ingredients come from. The menu consists of dishes from various regions of Mexico, so you’ll taste a variety of ingredients, flavors, and textures. What makes ATOL special is their commitment to using the freshest local ingredients and preparing everything from scratch. They are one of the few restaurants in Mazatlán that make their own nixtamalized corn masa for their tortillas, using local heirloom corn. The menu is small but sufficient for a true culinary experience. My recommendation is to go for the tasting menu offered by the chef, where he’ll bring you different individual dishes so you can try a bit of everything interesting they have to offer. I also recommend making a reservation because the place is small.
Address:
- 21 de Marzo #1414 Centro
Mariscos El Piquillas
The word “mariscos” translates to “seafood,” and El Piquillas offers some of the best seafood in the port. The menu includes traditional seafood dishes as well as modern creations by Chef Pancho, always using the freshest seafood. You’ll find different types of ceviches, aguachiles, delicious shrimp, fish, and octopus tacos and tostadas, clams, oysters, and callo de hacha (a type of shellfish). You can always accompany your meal with a cold Pacifico beer because when you’re in Mazatlán, you have to drink Pacifico beer (brewery founded in Mazatlán in the 19th century). I am a loyal customer of Mariscos El Piquillas, and my favorite dishes that I dream about and recommend you try are the shrimp morita taco, the laminated fish tostada with habanero mayonnaise – truly a delight. There are two locations of this restaurant in Mazatlán, one in the downtown area on Av. Miguel Aleman and another in the Marina area, so visit the one closest to you. If you decide to go, ask for Enrique at the downtown branch and Pancho at the Marina branch, and greet them, telling them that Paola recommended you.
Addresses:
- Av. Miguel Aleman #915 Centro
- Av. Blvd. Marina #2212-Local 6 Marina Mazatlan
Tacos Wicho
If you’re in Mexico, you can’t miss eating tacos. Your trip to Mexico wouldn’t be complete without a stop at an authentic taqueria with the aroma of grilled meat, handmade tortillas, and delicious and varied salsas. I could tell you to take my Tacos & Mezcal Food Tour, where we take you to taquerias off the tourist route, the ones where locals go, serving the best tacos. But I’ll share with you one of the taquerias that my friends and I love to visit and is easy to find. And if you’re not sure what to order, here are some options: Carne asada taco (corn tortilla with grilled meat), Quesadilla with meat (corn or flour tortilla with melted cheese and grilled meat), Vampiro (a tortilla toasted until slightly hard with melted cheese and grilled meat), Chorreada (a thick tortilla spread with the pork fat that remains in the bottom of the pork carnitas pot). Try all the different salsas and drink flavored water (aguas frescas) like horchata, cebada, or Jamaica.
Address:
- Av. De la Marina #151 El Toreo
Mar de Fondo
This restaurant opened its doors just a few months ago in the historic center of Mazatlan and has become one of my favorite places. It offers a perfect combination of delicious food and a very pleasant atmosphere as it is an outdoor terrace. Whether for lunch or dinner, Mar de Fondo offers various dishes, both cold and hot. Different types of ceviches, tostadas, tacos, oysters, shrimp – all impeccably served, and all dishes have a very personal touch from the chef. I almost forgot to mention the varied cocktail menu. My favorite tostada is the fish roe tostada, and the matcha tostada, which is a bit spicy but delicious.
Address:
- Mariano Escobedo #51 Centro Historico
El Caporal, Country Restaurant
At this place, you’ll find traditional food from the state of Sinaloa, the kind of food prepared in rural areas, on ranches, and that has nothing to do with the seafood or all the ocean fare you’ll find in Mazatlán. Mexican food, local food—that’s what you can taste at El Caporal. They bring the flavors of Sinaloa’s countryside to the city. I suggest you go there for breakfast, and get ready for a hearty meal. The menu offers a wide variety of egg dishes, and house specialties like carne machaca (a dish made from grilled shredded beef cooked with tomatoes and onions), chilaquiles (tortilla chips coverd with a special sauce and topped with cheese,onions and cream), carne asada with beens, lengua (tongue), enchiladas, birria, and much more—the menu is quite extensive. I recommend three things: If you drink coffee, order the “café de olla,” try appetizers like fresh cheese and corn tamale, and finally, for dessert, go for the kekis with plantains (kekis are the ranch-style version of pancakes, thinner than usual). Of course, all this is meant to be shared because the portions are quite generous.
The place is a large palapa (thatched-roof hut) with Mexican-style décor, and if you’re lucky like I was, you might catch a traditional Mexican dance performance. So, if you want to taste the flavors of countryside with out getting out of Mazatlan, now you know where to go.
Adresss
- Avenida Paseo del Pacifico 3607 82124 Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
