Emergency phone numbers
066 for all general emergencies
Canadian Consulate, 913 7320, 913 4455.
Consumer Protection/Profeco, 982 3670.
Fire department (main number for the GZ and Centro), 981 2769, 981 2600.
Immigration/Migración, 981 4137, 981 3813.
Police (municipal), 983 4510, 984 4499.
Police (tourist, a little English), 914 8444.
Red Cross, 981 3690, 985 1451, 981 1506.
United States Consulate, 916 5889.
Vehicle accident – you have the choice of the main police, or transit police/policia tránsito, 983 2816, 982 2997.
On the highway – green angels, ángeles verdes, 078, for English press 2
(phone numbers as of February 2013)
Art galleries/beauty salons/B&Bs/churches/ consulates/ library/shops/storage/theatres
AA: Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Melville Hotel, every Friday at noon. Contact 981 – 0149 or 669 107 6931, or e mail: maltese@shaw.ca
Angela Peralta Theatre: Plazuela Machado, Carnaval #1024, 982 4446, (hit O for bilingual attendants, credit cards accepted). Call ahead to double check box office hours, but it should be open every day from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. , then 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. www.culturamazatlan.com. Tickets often available at the Gran Plaza from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets for Casa Haas are also sold at this box office. Many events are free, but you do need to obtain your ticket from the Angela Peralta box office. The theatre also houses two galleries: upstairs is La Galeria, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15, and downstairs is the La Galeria Rubio, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15, open most days.
Acuario Mazatlan: Av De los deportes # 111, open every day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 981 7815, www.acuariomazatlan.com
Antonio Haas Theatre ( also referred to as IMSS theatre): is on the corner of Avenida del Mar and Manuel Gutierrez Najera, across from the Fisherman’s Monument.
Athina Spa: ( this is the new and improved Aroma Spa) Belisario Dominguez #1600, (in the same building as The Culinary Market) open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Offers massages, mani/pedi’s ,and teeth whitening- call Athina at 669 982 1111 to make an appointment and for a full list of services or e mail: athinaspa@yahoo.com
Baikas (Bike Rentals): Bikes for rent by the hour, half day or full day – on Olas Altas between the Looney Bean and La Cueva del León, open every day 7 – 7, call 669 910 1999. For more info on other rentals and safety click here.
Baupres Gallery: Heriberto Frias#1506, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Canadian Consulate: Wendy Hardouin, Consular Agent, La Marina Business and Life Commercial Center Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41, Marina Mazatlán 82103 Mazatlán, Sinaloa Tel: (669) 913-7320, or 913 4455. Fax: (669) 914-6655E-mail: mztln@international.gc.ca website: www.travel.gc.ca/register Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Should you have any difficulty reaching the Consular Agency, please dial the toll free number of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico: 01-800-706-2900
Casa Etnika: Sixto Osuna #50, open every day from 9- 6. 136 0139. Packed with unique gifts, Helena has a keen buyer’s eye. www.casaetnika.com.mx ( will be closed the last three weeks of September)
Casa Haas: corner of Mariano Escobedo and Heriberito Frias. Opening hours vary; it hosts chamber music, art exhibitons and other events which are open to the public. All tickets to events are available at the Angela Peralta box office.
Casa Nika Bazaar: This well stocked thrift store is located in Centro on Luis Zungia #505. (between Guillermo Nelson and Benito Juarez). The store relies on your donations of unwanted items for resale. Drop off your stuff, or contact casanikabazaar@yahoo.com or call (669) 912-0884 for free pick-up service. Give today, knowing your money goes to PAC (Proyecto Animals de la Calle) . May to October hours are Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November to April hours are Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Centro Cultural Valladolid Gallery: (inside the school, Colegio Valladolid), Belisario Dominguez and Hidalgo, closed Sunday, open from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Chikkowi (fine meat company), Paseo Claussen (just south of Puerto Azul), Open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. call 193 0144
Convention Centre/Centro del Convenciones Mazatlan: Av. de Las Torres, 669 989 6060
Culinary Market, on Belisario Dominguez and Mariano Escobedo, closed Sundays, bread is on sale from 10 a.m. until it’s gone. (just look for Athina’s Spa)
Cyber Store: (aka Robles Tours), Angel Flores #834, (across from the Town Hall/shoe square), closed Sundays, 8-8.
“D” Martha Spa, open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on 21 de Marzo # 417 (Carnaval and Herberto Frias), call: 669 117 9963
Delrium Art Gallery, Sixto Osuna #24, for now by appointment only, 669 994 7791
Designer’s Bazaar: Ave. Playa Gaviotas #217, (in front of Ramada Resort), 983 6039, opens 10:30, boasts “exclusive clothes and accessories, art gallery, and contemporary crafts”, also located inside of the Hotel Playa Mazatlan
El Recreo, (coffee, book shop and theater), Constitucion # 209, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 a.m. – 8 p.m, closed Sundays.
English Library: Sixto Osuna #115E ( kitty corner to Casa de Leyendas), open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. To renew a book, call 669 139 2098
English sites and publications:
Governor’s Forum,
Thoughtful, well written blog by Mazatlan resident, Nancy Dardian, now contains a new friendly forum called the Mazatlan Exchange Forum: http://www.countdowntomexico.com
M! Magazine, in print monthly from October to May: maz-amor.com
Mazatlan Messenger, on-line: www.mazmessenger.com
Pacific Pearl,in print, monthly: www.pacificpearl.com
Event Planner : Suelen Kelly, suelenkelly@gmail.com, 669 985 5020
FM2 or FM3 renewals, or first time: all new rules as of November 1, 2012. Angel Cruz Cruz, Aquiles Serdán #410, call 669 193 6441 or e mail: angc9898@yahoo.com. Angel speaks perfect English, and will do all your paper work. He won’t run around and pay the bank, and go to immigration, but he will ensure all your documents are correct for immigration.
Farmers Market/Mercado Orgánico: every Saturday in Centro’s Zaragazo Square from 8 a.m. to noon, returns in November.
Fishing: Deep sea fishing with Pepe’s Fleet. Pepe can spot a dorado from the shore; you’ll be sure ( well almost) to return with a catch of the day. For the best bottom fishing in town call Pepe, 669 139 8828 or e mail: jose_cuevas_molina@hotmail.com
First Fridays ArtWalk: Friday December 7 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – the map: www.artwalkmazatlan.com 24 studios, over 45 artists on this free self guided tour through Centro’s art area. Upcoming dates: returns in November.
Flower Market: one long block on Aquiles Serdan north of the “Shrimp Ladies”, runs between Serdan and Azueta, open every day 7 a.m.
Friends of Mexico: in the Vineyard Church, Ave. Camaron Sabalo # 335, www.friendsofmexicoac.org.
To read how the Friends of Mexico card helps the community click here.
Gaby’s Beauty Shop: Camaron Sabalo #3001, (beside Chilli Peppers), call 669 120 5379 for an appointment. Summer hours: 8 – 1, Snowbird hours: 8-5, closed Sundays.
Galeria Jorge Munguia: Av. Playa Gaviotes #404, 668 7849
Galeria Nautilius: owned by Blas Nayar, on Constitución, west of the Plazuela Machado, on the south side, next to Casa Machado, open most days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gandarva Galeria: Constitucion #616, open from 10-9, Monday to Saturdays, 136 0665. Lots of great things, take your time.
Golfing at Estrella Del Mar: office is located on Av. Camaron Sabalo # 418 (half block south of Dairy Queen), or call at 914 0362, 914 0363, 914 0365. Call the pro shop at Estrella at 915 8320. Both are open every day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to ask about weekly, monthly and residential specials.
Hospice Mazatlan: International # 208 (at the corner of Rio Presido), 182 1486
Iglesia Cristiana: Congregacional/Congregational Church/The Blue Church: 5 de Mayo #1714, 985 1607 or e mail: iccm@2000.com.mx
Interior Designer, Ama Dekor: call Agata Lubowicka’s cell, 669 129 9852, or e mail: amadekor.@wp.pl She will be happy to meet you with her laptop and show you her portfolio, or come to your office or house.
Kellogg y Kain: photo art with a twist. For more info: www.kelloggykain.com or call at 669 115 4689, or the landline 180 2038, for an appointment.
La Divina Aura: Angel Flores # 828, 668 6841
La Querencia Galeria de Arte: Belisario Dominguez #1502, 669 981 1036, closed Sundays, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
La Rosi:Mexican gift store and gallery, Sixto Osuna 115 (beside English Library), closed Sunday, 10-5, 981 2343
Las 7 Maravillas Bed and Breakfast: Av Las Palmas # 1 ( just off Paseo Claussen), 136 0646 or e mail: tatiana.genoud@las7maravillas.com For Peter Murphy’s photo gallery click here.
La Rosa de Las Barras : romantic getaway and now a restaurant: http://www.larosadelasbarras.com/ 696 102 5001, or e mail: larosadelasbarras@gmail.com
Liquor Store, Cava del Duero: full selection of wine, spirits, liqueurs, and beer, Av. del Mar #620 (opposite the seal monument, just before the Acquarium), 669 981 5708, open every day at 9 a.m.
LOOK, Vintage and Modern Gallery, see you in November. 669 149 3911, www.lookmarkjay.com
Luna Arte Contemporaneo: Niños Heroes # 1211,136 0024-open Wed. to Sat. 12 – 5 p.m. or by appointment 669 933 8005 lunacontempo.com
Machado Museo Casa: Constitucion # 79, every day from 10- 6
Market, Mercado, or El Mercado Pino Suarez: Centro’s market located between Benito Juarez and Aquiles Serdan –open daily,(even during most holidays) food starts selling at 8 a.m., tourists stores 10:30 a.m., stalls begin to close around 4-430 p.m.
Mazatlan Aquarium: Av De los deportes # 111, open every day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 981 7815, www.acuariomazatlan.com
Mazatlan Book & Coffee Company: Camaron Sabalo #610, Plaza Galerias, Suite #610 closed Sundays, open 9-7, 916 7899 www.mazatlanbook.com or mazbook@yahoo.com
Mazatlan Film and Theater at El Recreo: Centro’s new cultural gathering place. Constitucion #209, between Venus and Niños Heroes. E mail: mazact1@gmail.com, www.mazact.com
Mazatlan International Center: Av. del Delfin 6303 Fracc. Marina Mazatlan, 669 989 6060 e mail: info@mazatlanic.com
Mazatlan Music Lovers Club: to find out more, or to buy the CD, Mazatlan Sampler, click here
Melville Hotel: Constitucion #99, designed for seniors and each fully equipped suite is totally wheelchair accessible. Rates are by the night, week, month or season. Call Alfredo Gomez Rubio on his cell at 669 994 8653 or e mail him : alfredogomezrubio@hotmail.com
Memories Foto Galeria: Olas Altas “strip”, (next to the jewellery store, The Belmar, and The Looney Bean), Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Call 669 117 8748. Closed Sundays.
Mercado Verde, organic market: 3 blocks behind Soriana on the corner of La Marina, organic foods, open Monday – Saturday, 8:30 – 7 p.m.phone 176 0257.
MexiColors Gallery: inside Casa de Leyendas, Venustiano Carranza # 4, ”almost always open”, new products, new paintings, www.mexicolors.com, or e mail owner Darian Day: darianday@oldenmexico.com
Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlan: Sixto Osuna # 76 Centro 981 1455, open Tuesdays to Sundays, 9-6 often has special evening presentations, $10
Museo Casa Machado: On Constitución just west of the Plazuela Machado, on the south side, open very day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance varies from $20 – $10.
Museo de Arte: Sixto Osuna # 71 & Venustiano Carranza, Centro, 985 3502, open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. -2p.m. then 4 p.m.-6p.m. There are 3 galleries: the permanent collection is in the Sala Antonio Lopez Saenz, the exhibit gallery (before you cross the courtyard) is Sala Roberto Perez Rubio, and gallery past the courtyard, to the left, is Sala Carlos Bueno. Times are fluid.
Natural chicken store/ Pollito De la Nena Delicatessen: Rio de la Plata #4,669 913 0381, open Monday -Friday 7:30 -3, Saturday 9-2
Nautilus Galeria: Constitucion # 77, 668 64 49, open 10 -8, every day
Old Mazatlan Condominiums, Pedregoso #18, From the US/Canada call: 520 366 8487, in Mexico call: 669 122 0909, www.OldMazatlanCondos.com
Onilikan Distillery, Av. Playa Gaviotas #505, closed Sundays, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pollito de la Nena Delicatessen: Rio de la plata # 4, (off Gaviotas) 913 0381, open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. 2 p.m.
Pueblito Reservado, above The Culinary Market, contact Suelen Kelly, event planner, suelenkelly@gmail.com, 669 985 5020
Retreat Resort: intimate beachfront retreat, La Rosa de Las Barras -http://www.larosadelasbarras.com/
Rafael Rodriquez: singer, guitar player available for private events – call 669 161 2772, or e mail: rafiel23@hotmail.com (yes, that is how his e mail is spelled)
Glen Rogers: artist, print maker, www.glenrogersart.com
Rubio Gallery: bottom “hall” of the Angela Peralta Theatre, open every day from 9-6, modest fee
Salsa and Salsa: (“an interactive cooking and dancing tour”) at Hotel Royal Villas, 916 6161, 669 173 4989 every Monday 11-2, Fridays 5-8p.m., www.salsaandsalsa.com
Sailing, Sunset Sails, Eco Tours, Sail and Sleep, Swim & Kayak: Mi Casa offers a wide variety of water tours on their 44 ft classic Ketch, private and group outings are provided. www.sailmicasa.com or phone 044 669 111 9793
Serenity Hair Salon and Massage: Blvd. Marina Mazatlan # 2211, local 2, Embarcaderos Marina, Marina Mazatlan Docks, close to Sr. Peppers, call for appointment 990 1818, cell 669 110 4584. Open 9-7, closed Sundays.
Shopping in Guadalajara: fluent in English: Lino Gabriel Gonzalez,Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. e-mail linogabriel@hotmail.com Cell: 333 105 0827 , or website:
There is also: Gabby Castro and Carlos Gamboa, furniture and shopping consultants. Cell: 045 (33) 3137 0809, or e mail: cgamboa4@hotmail.com, www.maryarte.biz
Storage: guarded, secured self- storage, near El Debate, 669 133 2426, or 982 1792. All the information is here: http://bodegas-metalicas.com
Synagogue: There is no synagogue in Mazatlan.
Taller Galeria NidArt: Libertad #45, 981 0002, Mon.-Sat. 9-6
Tippy Toes Salon: Sixto Osuna #115, (beside the English library, across from the Museo de Arte), Monday – Friday, 10-7, Saturday 9-2. Call for appointment – 669 981 3463 or book on-line: http://tippytoesmaz.com/, pesos or US cash.
YeYe:Designer clothes, Constitucion # 620 (near Te Amo Lucy), closed Sundays, open 11-2, 2:30 -7.
United States Consulate: Luis Ramirez, Playa Gaviotas #202, Zona Dorada, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 1, 669 916 5889, or 669 149 1059, after hours ER call 045 662 256 0741 (in Hermosillo) E mail: RamierzLA@state.gov http://mexico.usembassy.gov/
Valladolid Gallery: (inside the Valladolid College), Belisario Dominguez #53, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Vets: three vets are reviewed, complete with addresses and phone numbers, click here
Vineyard Church: Ave. Camaron Sabalo #335, 916 5114, 669 151 5395 ; www.vineyardmcm.org e mail: vineyardmzt@yahoo.com
Whale Quest, Onca Explorations: e mail: info@oncaexplorations.com 669 913 4050, 669 116 0301. Morning ( 8 a.m.) or Sunset (2 p.m.) tours.
Bakeries/bars/cafes/hotels/restaurants
Allegro Centro, Belisario and Sixto Osuna, open daily from 7 – 11 p.m. Coffee at 7, breakfast at 8 a.m. Allegro GZ, Sabalo, opposite La Vina, The Vineyard Church. Both wireless hot spots, with a/c.
Angelina’s Latin Kitchen, on Olas Altas between Bel Mar and El Faro, closed Mondays, open from 7:30 a.m on. For reservations call 910 1596. To meet Angelina click here
Baja Style Restaurant, (inside Oceano Palace and Luna Palace), Av. Camarón Sábalo, #1520,
Beach Burger, Plazuela Machado, open for lunch and dinner
Blue Smoque BBQ: on Olas Altas, or Paseo Claussen, beside El Canucks del León, opposite the natural pool on the Malecon, open every day from noon, call 669 190 2216 to place your take out order.
Bodega los Amigos, Av. Camarón Sábalo, (next to Valentinos), open from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m., call 669 990 3322, ext 2025 or 2026 for reservations.
BOOA, Terraza la Choperia, best of Olas Altas, beside El Shrimp Bucket, open every day from noon on, pesos only, 910 1389
Café El Faro, Olas Altas, next to Hotel Belmar, open daily 7-10 p.m
Carlos & Lucia’s, across from the old Holiday Inn, 913 5677, open every day from 8:30 a.m.
Casa Canobbio, in the Plazuela Machado, on Heriberto Frias, open every day from noon on, accepts credit cards
Casa Loma, Gaviotas Ave. #104, 1:30p.m. – 10:30 every day, 913 5398 www.restaurantcasaloma.com
Casa Lucila, The Water’s Edge Bistro, Olas Altas # 16, 136 0895 boutique hotel,(hotel number is 982 1100) and restaurant open daily from 8 a.m. www.thewatersedgemaz.com
Chile’s Peppers, Camaron Sabalo #3001, 913 0069, open every day
Chiltepinos Mazatlan, Marina Mazatlan # 219, 669 913 1047
Christy’s, in the Quality Inn, across from Hotel Playa Mazatlan, 913 0121, 19 large screen tvs, closed Tuesdays, open at 11 a.m.
Crowne Plaza, Blvd. Sabalo Cerritos #3110, 669 988 0324 www.mazaatlancp.com
Culinary Market, on Belisario Dominguez and Mariano Escobedo, closed Sundays, bread is on sale from 10 a.m. until it’s gone. (just look for Athina’s Spa)
Diego’s Beach House, off Camaron Sabalo on Florida, next to Costa Marinera, daily 1 p.m. on ,986 1816
Dolce Mami, Belisario Dominquez #1508, and Cerro Negro #101 (Lomas), 981 2555, or 121 1044
Dos de Tres, (now a sports bar, the old Lorna’s), Constitución and Niños Héroes # 1500, open Saturdays and Sunday at 11 a.m., Monday to Friday at noon, call 910 1632.
El Albur Sport Bar, Carnaval #1502 and Angel Flores, open Monday to Sunday, 910 0208
El Aljibe de San Pedro, Constitucion #710, 669 982 6518, open from Tuesday to Saturday, 5 p.m.
El Bife, Plazuela Machado, Constitucion # 515 (beside La Bohemia ), closed Mondays, open 12-11, 136 0436
El Canucks Del León, closed March 1, 2013
El Capitano, Cameron Sabalo, beside Quijote Inn, or when you are standing in front of the Las Gavios Towers it is to your left, plenty of parking, 913 1322
El Chilillo, on Juan Carrasco and Carvahal, closed Sunday, open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
El Fish Market, Camaron Sabalo #1504 (across from Pueblo Bonito), 913 4997, daily from noon on
El Mil Amores, Centro -Ninos Heros # 1500, call 985 1789, open every day, 5 p.m.
El Mil Amores, La Marina, call 913 3136, open every day, 5 p.m.
El MontaLayo, Av. La Marina 983 0042; Plaza Ley, 982 0044
El Presidio (inside Casa Garcia), Mariano Escobedo and Niños Heroes, closed Sundays, open from 5 p.m. on, for reservations call 669 149 5054
El Shrimp Bucket, Olas Altas, # 11, open daily from 7 a.m., 981 6350
El Recreo, Constitucion # 209, open for events, closed Sundays
El Roots Cafe, Av. Camaron Sabalo #777, 669 916 2914, closed Mondays, open from noon on
El Trigal Bakery, Belisario Dominquez and 21 de Marzo, closed Sundays, open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 669 147 9645
El Tunel, Carnaval, opposite Angela Peralta Theatre
El Verlero, Stone Island, open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 669 152 4780
Ernies Restaurant and Club, Camaron Sabalo #1712 (next to Pueblo Bonito), call for operating hours 914 0202
www.erniestrestaurante.com
Fat Fish, Av. Camaron Sabalo # 1996, in front of the Hotel Fiesta Inn, open every day from noon to 9:30 p.m. pesos only
Funky Monkey Hostel, Lomas – Cerro Boludo #112, 669 166 6364, or e mail: funkymonkeyhostel@yahoo.com, or go to: http://www.facebook.com/FunkyMonkeyHostel
Golden STAR Sport Bar, Av. Playa Gaviotas #204, 913 0379
Gringo Lingo Bar & Grill, Ave. Playa Gaviotas # 313, 913 0251, open every day from noon on
Gus Gus, Golden Zone, 914 4501 open every day, 7-2 a.m.
Gus Gus, Blvd Marina, 913 4181 open every day, 7-11
Hacienda Bracamontes, ” famous Sonora steak house and seafood”, Ve. del Mar, #1002, reservations: 669 122 3379
Hotel Olas Altas Inn, Avenida del Mar #719
Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Ave. Playa Gaviotas #202, 669 989 0555
Hotel Torres Mazatlan (La Palapa Restaurant), Ave. Sabalo Cerritos s/n, 669 989 8624
Il Mio Capriccio, Av. Gaviotas # 205, 913 0573, e mail: ilmiocapriccio@live.com
Il Mosto, Plazuela Machado, dinner only, reservations 985 4366
Jungle Juice, Las Garzas #101 (one block towards the beach from Panama), call 669 106 8421 and owner Sandra will assist you. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Live music in the upstairs bar, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Groups vary, call and book ahead.
La Bohemia, Plazuela Machado, (between La Tramoya and Beach Burger) 136 0866 open Tuesday to Sunday from noon on
La Canoa Restaurant and Bar, Camaron Sabalo,(opposite Solamar Inn, right on the beach) call 669 9160 111, open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
La Casa Country, Camaron Sabalo (across from Holiday Inn), 916 5300 (www.lacasacountry.com) open daily- noon to 12p.m.
La Copa de Leche, Olas Altas #1220, closed Tuesdays, restaurant opens daily, 7 a.m., 982 5783
La Costa Marinera, ( between Hotel Luna Palace and Oceano Palace) La Florida, 914 1928, daily from 10 a.m. on
La Coronita Beer and Grill – Plazuela Machado, 669 116 3555; GZ, Camarón Sábalo, 669 111 8906
La Corriente, Av. del Mar # 48, in front of Hotel de Cima, open every day from 11-11, 669 910 1040
La Cueva de León, Olas Altas # 166, next to the Belmar, 981 4470 , open daily 8 a.m. -11p.m.
La Fonda de Chalo, Olas Altas, #166, open every day, 7:30 a.m on, 910 0480
La Isla Palapa, enter Marina Mazatlan (across from La Marina Business and Life), proceed through the glorieta in front of Sr. Pepper’s, cross the bridge to La Isla Palapa. The lighthouse with security guards can direct you as well.
La Mona Pizzeria, In Centro – Ninos Heroes # 1508, 981 5610, and in Marina Mazatlan, Paseo de la Isla #2219, 916 0606
La Morsa, Camaron Sabalo #204, 913 5017, Tuesdays to Saturdays 5 p.m. on, Sunday 2 p.m. on
La Movida Bar and Grill, Plaza Marina Mazatlan, in front of bclub, 121 8134
La Muralla China, Avenida Dr. La Marina Mazatlan, open every day from 11 -11, 913 6888
La Palapa del Mar, Camaron Sabalo #6000 (in front of the Holiday Inn), 914 1900, e mail: ventas@lapalapadelmar.com.mx, or www.lapalapadelmar.com.mx
La Querncia, Heriberto Frias #1405, 669 150 0034
La Santera,on Olas Altas at the corner of Constitución; coffee shop, restaurant, night club, closed Tuesdays, open from 8 a.m. on
La Tertulia, Belisario Dominguez/ Constitucion # 1440
La Tramoya Restaurant Bar, Plazuela Machado, 985 5033, opens daily in the evening. Call ahead to confirm if they are open for lunch, varies according to the traffic.
La Tramoya, Marina Mazatlan, next to Finca Vigia, opens daily from noon to 9 p.m.
Las Flores Hotel, Playa Gaviotas # 212
Letty’s, Isla de Piedra, open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 981 9255
Live Rock Bar, Laguna #300, 669 196 8789
Looney Bean, in Centro on Olas Altas (beside the La Cueva) open 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. In Sabalo/Cerritos, #105 next to the Last Drop, open 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Great coffee, muffins, tea and smoothies. WiFi.
Los Arcos, Camaron Sabalo (between El Cid and Holiday Inn), 11-10, 913 9577, www.restaurantlosarcos.com.mx
Los Delfines, in the Maria Coral Hotel, Stone Island. Open every day from 7 until closing time. 669 981 9491, e mail: mariacoralhotel@hotmail.com website: http://www.hotelmariacoral.com
Los Zarapes, Camaron Sabalo, across from Oceano Palace , daily 1-1, 913 1400
Mambito Dance Hall, Olas Altas #1220 (next to Copa de Leche), open Wednesday to Sunday from 8 p.m. on, drinks and snack, but it’s the dancing – salsa, cumbia, merengue and more. Call 668 2393
Macaws/Casa de Leyendas, Venustiano Carranza # 4, 981 6180, closed Mondays, 8:30 a.m. on Sunday brunches from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.casadelleyendas.com
Memorial Café Gourmet, Carnaval # 1209 (across from The Angela Peralta Theatre) 669 985 4301
Mi Casita Pizza, Melchor Ocampo, delivery within Centro, closed Tuesdays, call 910 1158 for your thin, or thick crust and with 24 hours notice owners will make you a gluten free crust.
Minnesota Cafe and Sports Bar, Cameron Sabalo #1942 (inside the Hotel Solamar Inn), 914 0201
Molika Bakery, Belisario Dominguez # 1503, 981-1577, closed Sunday, open 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Click here for Hector’s cooking shows.
Molokay, Stone Island, open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 981 9347
Mr. Lobster, Camarón Sábalo #343, 913 0118
Melville Hotel, Constitucion #99, designed for seniors and each fully equipped suite is totally wheelchair accessible. Rates are by the night, week, month or season. Call Alfredo Gomez Rubio on his cell at 669 994 8653 or e mail him : alfredogomezrubio@hotmail.com
Munchkins,Camaron Sabalo #550 (in front of Pueblo Bonita), 916-6180
Naturalia, Zaragoza #807, 982 5955, closed Sundays, open from 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Old Mazatlan Condominiums, Pedregoso #18, From the US/Canada call: 520 366 8487, in Mexico call: 669 122 0909, www.OldMazatlanCondos.com
Oceano Palace Beach Hotel, Camaron Sabalo, 913 0666
Panchos Restorán, Camarón Sábalo#1614, 913 3040, from 7 a.m. on and at the Gran Plaza 990 0929, inside Pueblo Bonito
Papagayo, (inside the Inn at Mazatlan), Ave. Camaron Sabalo #6291, open every day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m, call 913 5354
Paparadise, moving into the Belmar, on Olas Altas, check for new hours For the full menu go to: www.paparadise.com.mx
Paulina’s (Super Cocina), Sixto Osuna #61, closed Sundays, open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 668 2393
Pedro y Lola’s, Plaza Machado, Carnaval & Constitucion, open every day for dinner only, 982 2589
Pity Polski Pub, Marina Mazatlan, beside Rosso Nero, 913 4710
Pizza delivery in Centro, Mi Casita, thin and thick crust pizzas, English spoken, call 910 1158
Pizza Moreno, Camaron Sabalo #3001, open daily from 11 a.m. on, call for delivery or info: 985 5863
Playa Bruja, 988 0425, playabruja@hotmail.com
Puerto de Ortigosa, Miguel Alemán #222, 150 1705, or e mail: natalia @puertoodeortigosa.com
Puerto Viejo, Olas Altas, 982 1886 open daily 11-11
Ramada Mazatlan, 669 983 5333, www.ramadamazatlan.com
Raggio, Camaron Sabalo #336 , (next to Allegro in the GZ) 669 913 5999, open every day from 11 a.m.
Ricos’s Cafe, Camaron Sabalo, just before El Cid, 913 1444, daily from 7 a.m. on; in the Marina – Marina Pemex Plaza, 913 4224, daily from 7 a.m. on.
Rosso Nero, Plaza Bahia Marina # 2212, 668 1882 (shopping strip on the right after the first bridge) every day from 5 p.m. For reservations e-mail Enrique Espinoza: spinozza@hotmail.com
Roots Cafe, Av. Camaron Sabalo, #777, beside Costa De Oro, closed Mondays, from noon on, 916 2914
Roy’s Restaurant, Playa Bruja/Cerritos, open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., 669 150 8779
Sefe’s Sandwiches, Romanita de la Peña at Belisario, open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m, Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m to 3 p.m., 985 4985
Señor Frogs, ground floor of El Cid Hotel, 985 1110
Shrimp Bucket, Olas Altas, #11-126, restaurant open daily,7 a.m. 981 6350
Sildavia Bistro Bar, Paseo de la Isla Mazatlan #2219, Punta Marina, 913 5252
Social Cafe Lounge, Camaron Sabalo # 710 (in front of Costa De Oro), open from 8 a.m.-11 p.m., closed Sundays. Mazatlan’s newest premium coffee and cocktail lounge. Be social! 176 7144 http://www.socialcafelounge.com
Sole Maré, tu café, in Centro – 5 de Mayo and 21 de Marzo, 916 1000; GZ – Av. Rafael Buelna # 403, 112 0300; Av. del Mar # 1020, 992 0100, La Gran Plaza, 992 8900, open every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Super Cocina D’Paulina, Sixto Osuna #61, closed Sundays, open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 668 2393
Surf’s Up Cafe, Avenida Ernesto Coppel, #520 ( past PB Emerad Bay, just past La Jolla), open 8 a.m. 4 p.m. menu changes every week with fresh produce, the cafe is closed Monday and Tuesdays, and closes on May 26 to reopen in the fall. Call 988 0951, www.elsollavida.com
Tequila Plaza, Av. Gaviotas #402, 176 2531, closed Tuesdays, open 11 a.m.
Terraza La Choperia, Av. Camaron Sabalo #200, open every day from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Inn at Mazatlan, 913 5900
The Jonathon, Boutique Hotel, restaurant and bar, Carnaval # 1205, 669 176 3185 or e mail: reservaciones@jonathonhotel.com www.jonathonhotel.com Lauren’s Restaurante/Bar, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. closed Mondays, La Corteza Sky Bar, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. open every day, call 669 151 2707 to reserve (different managment from the Jonathon
The Last Drop, Ave. Sabalo Cerritos, #3500 (at Playa Bruja), open from 11 a.m. to 8: 30 p.m. 669 988-1111
The Saloon, Av. Camaron Sabalo, (across from Dairy Queen next to Rin Rin Pizza), open every day from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.m 668-6864
The Seafarer, Sabalo Cerritos, open Tuesday to Sunday, call 988 1251 or 988 0699
The Shrimp Factory, Playa Gaviotas ( in front of the Hotel Playa Mazatlan), 916 5318
The Water’s Edge Bistro, Casa Lucila Hotel, Olas Altas # 16, 136 0895, boutique hotel, and restaurant open daily from 8 a.m., Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.thewatersedgemaz.com
Three Amigos, Av. Camaron Sabalo, (across from Luna Palace), 916 0700
Time Machine Cinema Pub, Olas Altas # 16, on the Malecon, open 8 p.m. Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Todos Santos Mariscos Bar, behind Soriana on Av. La Marina #800, call 112 1322
Topolo Mexican Restaurant and Wine Bar, Constitucion # 629, (one block from Plazuela Machado, corner of Benito Juarez) Closed Mondays, opens at 3 p.m. , call 136 0660 for reservations, beautiful interior courtyard.
Total Yacht Sales, call 913- 4272
Twisted Mama’s, La Laguna 500 # 21 , Golden Zone, (1 block from Panama, turn right at the corner of Jungle Juice) 669 129 2021, closed Sundays and Mondays, open from 11-11
Vintage retro bar, Plazuela Machado, 669 102 2636
Vittore, Av. Playa Gaviotas # 100, in front of the Ramada Hotel, 986 2424
Wine & Sushi, Sixto Osuno # 26 , (between Belisario Dominquez and Plazuela Machado) dinner only
Yoopers, Las Garzas # 13, open daily 11 -10, 668 2247
Zab Thai, Camaron Sabalo #102, 986 6343, www.zabthai.com.mx
Zasshi Japanese Bistro, Las Garzas #114, 193 6071, 193 7884, 193 3324
Nightclubs (see Nightclub menu)
Massage/tennis/spas/yoga
Massage
Athina Spa: Belizario Dominguez and Ninos Heroes, call 981 1111, for prices and specials, but therapists do rely on tipping. E mail: athinaspa@yahoo.com or www.athinaspa.com
Carolina Medina: house calls only, 669 152 6845
Sophia Acosta Villarreal: call 669 925 0577, or e mail: sofiaerick@hotmail.com to book an appointment for house calls or to be treated in her Playa Sur house. House calls: 1 hour massage $250, 1 ½, $350. In her house: 1 hour $200, 1 ½, $300.
Mary Rankin, RMT: call 669 152 5589 for appointment, Virgilio Uribe, # 2117 or e mail : info@maryrankin.com one hour massage $300, 1 ½, $450 or whisper the secret words ” residents’ discount.” High season only.
Tippy Toes: Sixto Osuna # 115, call for appointment 669 981 3463, or book on-line: http://tippytoesmaz.com/,
Tennis, Gaviotas Racquet Club, Ibis and Rio Bravo, 913 5939
Yoga
Kirana Yoga: many classes for all levels, some classes only in English, located in the Golden Zone on Lomas de Mazatlan #130 (near Rafael Buelna and Sharp Hospital) Call Karina at 669 994 7238, or e mail here at: kbarcena@hotmail.com
Namaste Kids: Sierra Quebrada #132, Lomas, call Claudia at 669 985 2424. Yoga for children, also nutrition and many other valuable articles. http://namastekids.mx/
Mukande Yoga: many classes for all levels on Dr. Rafael Dominquez #305 corner of Rio Presidio Col. Palos Prietos, or call 668 9125
Villa Margarita: (massage, spa and yoga) Yoga beginner and advanced classes: e mail Robertha Lopez for further information: robertasurfandyoga@gmail.com or call 669 123 9023. $100 drop in, $500 for 8 classes.
Yoga en el Dorado: Rio Guadalquivir #15 – on Av. Gaviotas, next to the DQ, call Dayanna Gonzalez, 193 7590 for class times and levels. www.elestudio.mx
Yoga, Just for Women, info@elestudio.mex, 193 7590, English spoken
Spanish Lessons
Friendly Spanish lessons for all levels, Alfredo Herrara, 669 153 3737 e-mail: alfredo_herraramartinez@hotmail.com
Mexican Language -Spanish for Mexico’s Friends: “learn the authentic language of Mexico” – Aquiles Serdán # 1012, phone 668 -4228, from US or Canada: 011 52 669 668 4228, or e mail: teachergarrison@hotmail.com or www.mexicanlanguage.com.mx
Sports
The Venados de Mazatlan baseball team. Click here for more information.
Tour Guides
In town or out of town: Mazatlan Guided Tours: van holds 14 passengers, Jesus Lizarraga, call 669 918 0950
or: Sinaloa Adventures: call 191 2005, or e mail: sinaloaadventues@gmail.com
Shopping in Guadalajara:fluent in English: Lino Gabriel Gonzalez,Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. e-mail linogabriel@hotmail.com Cell: 333 105 0827
