The El Shrimp Market serves its namesake in abundance and is so good, it's a regular stop for locals. Senor Frogs serves decent Mexican food at reasonable prices. The big advantage here is that it puts you right in the middle of the action with a table when the bar turns hot. When to Go Mazatlan's prime party time is during Spring Break. The activity stays strong through May and is can also be active in the pre-Spring Break times.
Summer is the slow season.
Time Zone Mazatlan is GMT -7, putting it in the same time zone as the Central United States. The Weather Near-perfect conditions greet travelers whenever they visit. Rain in infrequent, meaning days are nearly always perfectly sunny.