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Mercado Pino Suárez Seafood Stalls

  • CuisineSeafood
  • CategoryStreet Food
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Price$

The seafood stalls inside Mercado Pino Suárez occupy Mazatlán's historic 1900 market building on Calle Benito Juárez in Centro, Sinaloa, serving fresh seafood counters rather than a single restaurant. Vendors prepare fresh shrimp cocktail and fish tacos to order, sourcing from the day's catch, which makes the stalls a favorite for travelers wanting the freshest seafood in the city at market prices.

The seafood stalls inside Mercado Pino Suárez occupy Mazatlán's historic 1900 market building on Calle Benito Juárez in Centro, Sinaloa, serving fresh seafood counters rather than a single restaurant. Vendors prepare fresh shrimp cocktail and fish tacos to order, sourcing from the day's catch, which makes the stalls a favorite for travelers wanting the freshest seafood in the city at market prices. Seating is counter-style, arranged among the market's stalls, with a bustling, informal atmosphere shaped by the market's daily commerce rather than any restaurant ambiance; there is no dress code and noise levels are those of an active public market. There is no beverage program beyond soft drinks and aguas frescas sold by neighboring stalls. The seafood counters operate in the morning through mid-afternoon, roughly 6:00AM to 4:00PM daily, and do not take reservations, so visiting earlier in the day ensures the widest selection of fresh catch before stalls sell out.

Signature dishes

  • Fresh shrimp cocktail
  • Fish tacos

Good to know

Known for
Fresh seafood counters inside Mazatlán's historic 1900 market building
Hours
Daily approx. 6:00AM-4:00PM
Reservations
Not applicable, counter seating only

Location

Calle Benito Juárez 1806, Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

23.2145, -106.4144 View on map

Highlights

  • Fresh seafood counters inside the historic 1900 market building
  • Fresh shrimp cocktail and fish tacos prepared to order
  • Market-price seafood sourced from the day's catch
  • Bustling, informal counter seating among market stalls

Tips for visiting

  • Visit earlier in the day for the widest selection before stalls sell out
  • No reservations -- it is counter seating only
  • Cash is essential at the market stalls
  • Fish tacos and shrimp cocktail are the dishes to try

Accessibility

The market building has ground-level entrances, though aisles between stalls can be narrow and crowded, which may be difficult for wheelchair users.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Mercado Pino Suárez seafood stalls a sit-down restaurant?

No, they are counter-style seafood stalls inside the historic market building, not a single sit-down restaurant.

What are the hours?

The stalls operate daily from approximately 6:00AM to 4:00PM.

Do I need a reservation?

No, reservations are not applicable; seating is counter-style and first-come, first-served.

What should I order?

Fresh shrimp cocktail and fish tacos are the most popular items at the seafood stalls.