Valentino's on the Malecón and follow the
crowd. If you don't see the crowd, follow the
sounds of the music. I admit that I have only
been there for lunch, but the crazy waiters still
bring excellent food and provide their own
show. My daughters have told me that the
I think they figure out how to stand on the topside as evidenced by the signa-
tures on the ceiling. Be warned that the Jell-O "shooters" are deadly!
Panama Restaurant toward the ocean. It is colorful, bright, and the atmosphere
is very Mexican. The waiters have fun with the customers. Be careful when tak-
ing pictures because at the last minute several waiters jump into your "Kodak
moment." They will also sneak up on you and place silly hats on the heads of
your party. I don't know what it is called, but waiters will swoop into your
party and grab someone and escort her out to the middle of the floor, place a
bib on her, and seat her in a chair. One waiter will tip the guest and the chair
back while another pours wine down her throat. The menu is big, but cute.
They serve just about everything, specializing in Mexican dishes.
the Guadalajara Grill and Sr. Frogs. It is located in the Olas Altas area near the
Hotel Freeman. It used to be known as the place where all the celebrities who
visited Mazatlán always stopped. It still has excellent food and good service.
There is seating in the dining room, outside, and inside patio. They specialize
in seafood, and my favorite is a bucket of shrimp, which consists of several
large breaded shrimp, some wonderful French fried potatoes served in an old-
fashioned clay "bucket." Reservations are not needed except during Holy Week.
I have known Tony since 1985 and I always go there for his Shrimp Special. My
wife loves his fish. It is a family-owned restaurant that provides that something
extra. It has, by far, the best red salsa in Mazatlán. The view of the sunset is
breath taking.