A Puerto Penasco landmark. Sadly, the food has lost its flair. Service was impeccable but with the new places popping up around town, I am worried about its longevity after nearly 40 years. My SO had the fettuccine with shrimp. It was home made sauce, very tasty. Comes with garlic bread. I got the surf and turf with a giant steak and two shrimp. Sad about the amount of shrimp. read more

A classic must go to restaurant when in Rocky Point. The wait staff is very friendly and eager to please. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here for dinner and it was amazing! Our server Jonathan was super sweet and attentive. He gave us great recommendations for drinks and food. Overall the whole experience was excellent. Highly recommend for couples and families! read more

Friendly Dolphin - Shrimp Special (Camarón Especial) Mexican Combination (Combinación Mexican) - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

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My friends and I went here thinking we were about to finally get some good Lobster while in Rocky Point. We were literally the only people in the restaurant and it took over an hour for our food to come out. The waitress never came back to check on us not one time after we placed our order. Despite all of this, everyone kept their cool. Then our $55 (US) Lobster comes out and we lost it. That thing was the smallest lobster we've ever seen in our lives. I've seen bigger crawfish tails than this. We were too hungry to send it back, so we ate it and it was terrible guys. I am usually very apologetic if I have to write a bad review, but not this time. I would be remiss if I didn't warn the community about this place. Do not waste your money!!!! read more

This place was amazing.. We had flautas.. shrimp toastada.. hamburger.. chicken tenders..steak fajitas and fresh guacamole everything was delish along with super good service.. read more

Friendly Dolphin - Guacamole - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

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We've been here maybe 4 times now. Food is excellent every time. Margaritas are excellent. It is isn't cheap but you get a good portion and excellent food. All of the different shrimps are HUGE and so good. All of the fish and seafood dishes were also very delicious. The inside is eclectically decorated but in a super fun and interesting way. Service is good. Not fast when busy but that's to be expected. We will return for sure!!! A favorite for our family. read more

We went in with a large group, they took great care of us, very attentive! The food was delicious! Everyone from age 2-75 was happy. Decor was really cool too. read more

We went to try this place based on reviews and pictures of food. Such a disappointment. Food is mediocre, or should I say more like bad. We wanted to sit outside and enjoy the view. Server was so committed to convince us to sit outside so she doesn't have to go "far" to serve us. She tried like "it's hot outside, better inside with AC". It didn't work. We don't care about AC. Bad service and they expect good tip. Problem is they got used to tips regardless of service. I don't tip at all unless I get great service. Otherwise you are just doing your job. Tip is for going above and beyond. I'd stay away from this place. Bland food, awful service and not the best view, location and atmosphere. read more

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One of my FAVORITE places to ear in Mexico The food is fresh tastey and the atmosphere There's usually a mariachi band Highly recommended

Service was friendly and good. I would rate the food as just average for Rocky Point. The second balcony has a whole section of tables that look like storage. They should either remove those items or block it to make it more inviting. The inside did look clean and ready for customers. I would return to give it another chance. read more

Friendly Dolphin - Shrimp Special. Coconut shrimp had too much breading for my taste, the other 2 varieties were tasty. - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

Went tonight (Friday night) our waiter was Christian and it was the first time we tried this restaurant. Christian recommended some amazing plates and everything was AMAZING. We ate shrimp, lobster and shrimp cocktail, we also ordered the guacamole and it has to be some of the best guacamole we've ever eaten. The portions are huge. My son had the steak and it was a nice sized steak. Will be going back again to try some more food.. read more

Not worth your money! Went to tequila and mariachi 2 nights in a row and decided to switch it up for our last night and go somewhere with a view. We instantly regretted it. -service was all over the place...when I asked what their specialty was he offered to show me the whole restaurant and do a walkthrough. That is the only appeal the location, Mexican vibes and view. -asked for no salt on my margarita...they put tajin instead...by no salt I meant nothing on my glass please...but I'm not one to send stuff back. -not even 1 item was memorable everything was bland -orders came out incorrectly -I ordered bottled water with 3 glasses...3 glasses came out filled with no bottle, which seemed odd So I asked to make sure if the water was from the bottle and the guy said yes...at this point I don't believe him. I've been so sick my whole ride home today morning with stomach cramps and it's either the water or the food, but I barely touched anything cause it was just not worth the calories. -tortilla and cheese which was suppose to come out with the steak, came 30 min prior....by the time the steak came cheese got hard and cold and tortillas got crunchy....so had to wait and order more (took 10 min) so then steak got cold. Honestly never going back, the girl bartender was really sweet and the music was a nice touch. But I go out for food and this place was just not worth my money! read more

Recommended from a local. Food was not good. Service was fair. Overpriced. Prefer many other places in puerto penasco. read more

My brother found this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a shot. It was hands down the best meal we had while in Rocky Point!!! For a family of 7 we were attended promptly and service was just great. We all had different dishes (all amazing btw) but the ones that stood out the most were the tortilla soup, clam chowder bread bowl, and the mariscada gallega. If we had only tried this place sooner we would've been coming back all week, I'm sure. My only complaint would be the drinks. My dad had a sangria and I ordered a Cuba libre and both were very watered down. We even asked for an extra shot of rum and it was still all soda... no biggy though. The meal made up for it!! read more

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We went here on our last day visiting Puerto Peñasco, it was delicious! We really enjoyed all of our food and the service was fantastic. Great views of the little port and the fishing ships, super interesting decor with lots of figures/small statues. Neat little courtyard patio as well. Our server even brought us a shot of simple syrup for our iced teas without being asked, that's what I call great service! read more

Friendly Dolphin - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

We came here for the first time and let me tell you, this place does not disappoint! The seafood is to die for, even the drinks were delicious. This restaurant is definitely worth it. read more

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Great place with great food and service. When in RP, you should definitely make this a stop.

This spot is delicious! We had the bacon wrapped shrimp and Mexican combination platter, with White Russian and Mai Tai cocktails. The staff is very helpful and attentive. Bring cash, as they do not accept debit/credit cards! There is an ATM just 0.2 miles away should you need it! The owner is very nice, as well! read more

Wow the shrimp were huge! I ordered the Costa azul shrimp with rice and veggies. The raspberry sauce was amazing.

This was an excellent shit hole with minimal bar seating, overpriced everything and cash only (which you find out when you get your bill). I think the food tasted better when I vomited it back at my hotel. Haha I know you'll delete this BROOKE but I hate this place! Okay, to be fair, that is my love that wrote the above part. He and I both loved the shrimps, they had cream cheese in them and raspberry sauce outside....so different yet so wonderful. There was one server that was excellent and while the bar was small and there was a rude guy that wouldn't move over even an inch to give my love and I space the fat man wouldn't share an inch!! The food was excellent though. The shrimps cocktail, the sauces served with the shrimps platter of three different ways and the salsa was all amazing. High five for warm salsa and authentic food fare. It was served VERRRRRY slow to us. The shock of not taking cards was a huge disappointment and the lady behind the bar ignored everyone, even if you needed something. They have both English and Spanish menus and the restrooms are super clean. Probably wont come back though. read more

Shrimp combo was really good but there are plenty of other things to choose from. Restaurants down here often tell you cash only which is fine but you'll do better if you have pesos read more

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Had a nice Tuesday lunch. Patio was full so we ate in the main dining room. No problem because it has large windows that provide a nice open air feel. We ordered four separate fish dishes. All of them were very good (see photos), and priced very good around $10.- each Mine had green chili sauce, and was cover with melted cheese. If I return, I would ask for no cheese as it made the dish a bit heavy and over power the fish. If you like cheese, you will love it. All entrees profile Sole filets, and I can confirm that they were fresh fish caught locally. Entrees came with rice and steamed vegetables, but I a few of us swapped our veggies for beans. Oh yes our meal came with excellent "REAL" Mexican chips (latee we walked the Malecon, saw some dinners eating round chips at a restaurant that clearly came straight out of a Lays bag. Really??. Thank goodness not here ) with excellent salsa. Kids loved the fresh squeezed lemonade. And we enjoyed our cold Negro Modelos. For dessert we shared a nice large piece of Tres Leches cake. Ups we ate it before I remember to snap a pix. But trust me it hit the spot and was big enough for two. This place is nice, clean and very reasonably priced. read more

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This place is outstanding. So of the freshes food i ever had in mexico! The service was spot on. Did i mention the food was outstanding. So a great find. I been cooming to mexico for 3 years and always said lets stop. Iwish i would of stopped sooner. This is a must try!!!!! read more

Friendly Dolphin - View for the Friendly Dolphin - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

We had dinner here last week, and I have to bump the star shine up a bit to 5 stars. On our previous visit a month ago, we'd eaten a great dinner out on their terrace/balcony (marina and street view), but it had been a fairly steamy night, and the AC for the indoor dining wasn't on, but it was a decent experience, nonetheless. This visit was a little later in the evening, by design. This time around, we walked in, and the AC was on! But we still opted for the terrace for the marina view because it was a little cooler outside than the last visit. I can't say whether our seafood entrees were better than our last visit. It would have been like trying to pick my favorite parent. We ordered the Blue Coast Shrimp (stuffed GIANT shrimp with a mini-flight of 3 different sauces) and the Seafood Laffarga (topped with a white sauce). Both were delicious, decadent and rich, but the winners here were the BCS. Our service was also noteworthy because RAMON (sorry, Ramon) our food, beverage and now, entertainment provider sent over a musician to serenade partner for his birthday. He was embarrassed, but okay after he (we) ate his birthday flan. We did notice that this restaurant was busy every night (6 nights) we were in RP/PP, based on the cars on the street (leaving the Malecon) we traversed every night. TIP: Try to get there early, because next time, we'll likely have to do same to sit at a table of our choice. read more

Sad to say that the restaurant is closed. Another victim of this damn Covid thing! So many good restaurants in Rocky Point have failed due to the pandemic it has really hurt this little town. read more

This place is one of the best places to eat in Rocky Point! It is specialized in seafood and it is vegetarian friendly. Street parking was easy. They have a patio as well as two indoor areas to eat. My girlfriend and I went late in the evening and it was a bit chilly so we decided to eat inside. Their decoration is unique and their walls are full of pictures and decorative objects. From the very beginning, the staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered an incredibly tasty piña colada. At that point, we knew the place was good... They brought chips accompanied with a hot salsa that we enjoyed while waiting for the food to come. As a starter, we ordered a shrimp and a fish ceviche toasts. Both were extremely good. We additionally had a Galician seafood special and a Laffarga shrimp and fish. The Galician dish reminded me to the flavorful seafood dishes in Galicia (Spain). It contained shrimp, fish, octopus, clams, calamari soaked in a garlic, paprika and butter based sauce. The Laffarga shrimp and fish were baked and came with a green pepper and melted cheese sauce. It was probably their best dish, very flavorful and creamy! Both main dishes came with toasted bread, rice and veggies. Since we ate so well, we decided to finish our meal with a chocoflan. It was really good, with a good moisture and fantastic combination of flavors of the chocolate part and the flan part on top. The place is expensive but we had extremely good food read more

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Friendly staff and owner and good drinks. They do not accept credit or debit card. Must be all cash transactions. Right now. They have a cute patio that is quiet. Nice place to escape the busy restaurant by the market, a few blocks over. I'd recommend. read more

Great prices and amazing Mexican and seafood! This place is a must! They also have tasty drinks. read more

Friendly Dolphin - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

Very very good. One of the best in PP. view, service, food, prices quite extraordinary. We went in when they opened at 11 am. Only ones there for awhile. Killer Good Bloody Maria. The Mexican food platter was really amazing. The waiter got tangled up in language issues: when I requested chicken taco (menu said beef or chicken) he brought an extra order of 2 chicken tacos. He politely took it back and when I discovered mine was beef I felt I had asked for enough. Oh well. The sampler was a good idea but next time I will order: Chile rellenos Burrito (not chimichanga) Taco (soft not crispy) Enchilada de camaron o pollo Not all at once of course. The soup was outstanding. Will definitely go back. read more

The service was prompt and the food was tasty! My boyfriend's parents took us on a weekend trip to the area, and it was my first time. We ordered a piña colada and it was gigantic! Very generously sized. The food itself was pretty good, and the prices were decent. Overall a pleasant experience, and I would definitely visit again if I visit the area again in the future. read more

Friendly Dolphin - Seafood Near Me - Puerto Penasco, SON

The restaurant is beautiful it is decorated in a rustic but very nice style the servers and owner are very kind the food was excellent they have mostly seafood but also other traditional dishes prices were very reasonable and you have a very great view this is place should be a must when you come to town. read more

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The food was delicious. I had stuffed shrimp with raspberry sauce. The shrimp was huge and do tender. My husband had fish and chips which was also very very good. Crisp and fresh. It took an awfully long time to get our order but it worth the wait. We watched the comings and goings of the fishing boats. read more

Food was good. Great customer service. Very friendly. Very clean and I feel very honest. Great views. Pretty nice read more

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Best Mexican food in Puerto Penasco! We searched long and hard and found the best place in Rocky Point. Don't miss this gem we came back on the next day the food was SO GOOD, the margaritas the best in town, the service friendly and wonderful (Benjamin) was the best, and the atmosphere a gem with the cutest decor! Don't miss this one! read more

My family of 4 shared a couple of ceviches and coconut shrimp. Food was so fresh and service was good. Live music on a Sunday night was also part of a great atmosphere. Don't pass this one up. read more

We were headed for a girls weekend with my daughter, sister and a friend. My said this was a must go place for dinner in Rocky Point. She's right! Not only was the food phenomenal but Daniel our waiter was so fantastic. I have some mobility issues and the real place to eat is on the outdoor patio overlooking the water upstairs, but he opened up the bottom part of the restaurant for just us so we could enjoy our dinner. Everyone's food was delicious. I had the "soup of the 7 fish" it was both decadent and light at the same time. Everyone else's food looked yummy as well. If you're in Rocky POint-have dinner here! read more

Another top 3 fave for us. Love the decor, the view, and the food. Upstairs with some outside seating. Street parking. Closer to the Malecon. Service is always professional here. read more

food was very good, put my hat on stand. Pina colada presentation was excellent. Fajitas were very good. Excellent ambiance and view of harbor. read more

No. We were the only ones in the place at 1130am-12:17pm. Service terrible. Food; cheap and not worth it in cost. Two entrees and kids chicken basket, 2 cokes, 2 margaritas was over $90!. Cost is overpriced. Kids chicken basket was served raw and cold. That's scary. The coconut shrimp was cooked 50/50. The Mexican combination was cold and dry. Good bang for your money this is NOT the place. Waste of money. Waste of time. Exchange rate asked before ordering like their menu states and the waiter says one thing and brings the bill for a different amount. Scam. Bad service and not worth the cost of America money. Not Sorry. read more

After a few local places as it where recommend it and yelp we stumble across friendly dolphin. Very nice old pretty building, inside of the restaurant is very clean and the thin took was a lot of old Mexico decorations. Bathrooms are very clean which is very unusual for Mexico. Tables and chairs and booster seat for a child also very clean. A lot of variety of food meat fish and vegetarian option as pub Llano cheese pepper which was absolutely delicious.I highly recommend this place. read more