Whether on-property or off, guests of two Pueblo Bonito resorts have multiple, exceptional Mazatlan restaurant options available to them. Real Food Traveler contributor, Lisa Truesdale, tells us about some of them.

Keep this article handy by saving it to Pinterest to plan your own trip to Casa 46, a Mazatlan restaurant. Top photos courtesy Casa 46. Bottom photo by Lisa Truesdale.

Pueblo Bonito’s Incredible Mazatlán Restaurant Collection 

Standing majestically along the edge of Plaza Machado in Mazatlán’s historic Centro district, Casa 46 is not only one of the best restaurants in the city, it’s also a museum-like, cultural experience that’s not to be missed.

Plaza Machado was built in 1837 on land donated to the city by Juan Machado, a merchant who had made his fortune in gold and silver mining. His personal home, Casa Machado (circa 1846) is now the home of Casa 46, a restaurant in the Pueblo Bonito Group.

The stunning view of Plaza Machado from Casa 46’s upstairs dining room. Photo by Lisa Truesdale.

The moment you step inside, you’re immersed in the history of the building, of the plaza, and of Mazatlán itself. The intimate dining rooms downstairs were completely renovated for the restaurant, each lavishly decorated to reflect a different period of Mazatlán history or a different custom. Upstairs is La Terraza, billed as “the main jewel of the restaurant.” This large dining room offers a bird’s-eye view of the bustling plaza below—especially stunning at night with the lights glowing and the live entertainment in full swing.

From the restaurant’s upper level, called La Terraza, diners can watch all the activity in the busy plaza below.  Photo courtesy Casa 46.

All-inclusive guests from Pueblo Bonito’s two Mazatlán locations (Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan and Emerald Bay) have the option of dining at Casa 46 for an upcharge and can also arrange for transportation from their resort to downtown. And although both resorts offer plenty of amazing dining options on site, a visit to Casa 46 is not to be missed.

The regional Mexican and Mazatlecan cuisine is influenced by the five foreign cultures that have historically settled in the area—Spanish, French, German, Asian, and American. The menu features unique and delicious takes on the classics, like carnitas enchiladas made with duck confit; grilled baby squid stuffed with shrimp; and grilled red snapper with smoked oyster ragu. When you order the Surf & Turf Guacamole, you’ll surely be surprised (and you’ll definitely be delighted) that the “turf” is crispy ribeye and the “surf” is octopus chicharron.

Another popular menu item is Crab Chilorio, stacked atop pickled colachito, a mixture of veggies. Casa 46’s colachito features zucchini. Photo courtesy Casa 46.

Other restaurants to enjoy at Pueblo Bonito resorts

Back at the two resorts, there’s no shortage of amazing food in both casual and fine-dining settings, and from nearly every type of cuisine. At Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan, Angelo’s is a recently remodeled Northern Italian restaurant that always gets rave reviews. Start with Mont Blanc, a creamy asparagus soup served with toasted almond flakes, or the mixed organic lettuce salad topped with delicious poached Zinfandel pears. For the main course, try the Raviolo Ripieni di Gamberi, ravioli stuffed with shrimp, goat cheese, and feta cheese, served in a beurre blanc sauce with dehydrated tomato. (So decadent, but hey, you’re on vacation!)

La Cordeliere at Emerald Bay features an international and French-inspired menu, and the ocean views are incredible whether you’re dining inside or on the shaded terrace. If you plan on spending the entire day at one of the pools, no problem; the Sunset Grill serves enchiladas, salads, snacks, and the most flavorful and mouthwatering ceviche I’ve ever tasted.

While in Mazatlán, don’t miss the new Gran Acuario Mazatlán, the largest aquarium in Latin America. Amazingly, the entrance fees are included in Pueblo Bonito’s all-inclusive rates! This massive space is home to more than 250 marine species, many of which can be observed in the 740,000-gallon main exhibition tank, with a viewing window that’s a whopping 42 feet high. 

The Gran Acuario Mazatlán is the largest aquarium in Latin America. Photo courtesy Gran Acuario Mazatlán.

For more information about these Mazatlan restaurants and Pueblo Bonito resorts, visit their website, here.

– Story by Lisa Truesdale

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