Mariscos El Faro Colima is a casual seafood restaurant on Blvd. Camino Real in the Camino Real neighborhood of Colima City, Mexico, serving Mexican seafood trucked in daily from the port of Manzanillo roughly an hour away. The menu leans on Pacific-coast preparations rather than a chef-driven concept: ceviche de camarón, aguachile, and pescado a la talla, a butterflied fish grilled with a chile-based marinade, are the dishes most ordered. The dining room is open and casual, with tiled or concrete flooring typical of Mexican seafood houses, ceiling fans or open-air sections, and a lively midday noise level as tables fill for lunch. There is no dress code, and the beverage list runs to Mexican beer and micheladas rather than a formal wine program. Reservations are not required, since the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, though the busiest period is the extended lunch window between 1PM and 4PM, a traditional time for seafood lunches in inland Colima.
Signature dishes
- Ceviche de camarón
- Aguachile
- Pescado a la talla
Good to know
- Known for
- Mexican seafood; brings Manzanillo catch inland to Colima City
- Hours
- Daily 11AM-8PM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Blvd. Camino Real 1420, Colonia Camino Real, 28017 Colima, Col., Mexico
19.2601, -103.7195 View on map
Highlights
- Aguachile and ceviche de camarón made with daily Manzanillo catch
- Pescado a la talla, chile-marinated grilled fish
- Casual, open-air dining room in Camino Real
- Bringing coastal seafood inland to Colima City
Tips for visiting
- Lunch, roughly 1PM to 4PM, is the traditional time for seafood in inland Colima and the busiest at this restaurant
- Aguachile is served spicy by default; ask for it milder if preferred
- No reservation is needed; walk-in seating is standard
- Pair ceviche with a cold michelada, a popular local combination
Accessibility
The restaurant has an open, ground-level dining area typical of casual Mexican seafood houses, which generally allows step-free access; specific wheelchair facilities have not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the seafood fresh despite being inland?
Yes, the restaurant sources its catch from the port of Manzanillo, roughly an hour away, and receives it daily.
What is pescado a la talla?
It is a whole fish butterflied and grilled with a chile-based marinade, a popular Pacific-coast Mexican preparation.
Are reservations accepted?
The restaurant does not require reservations and operates on a walk-in basis.