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    The Giggling Dolphin

    4.3 (21 reviews)
    ModerateMexican

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Renee M.

    Such a fun place. We spent our first night in town here. Excellent crudo and garlic clams. Margaritas hit the spot from the Boat Bar

    A boat, turned into a bar.
    John K.

    Loreto has lots of good food, but our visit to the Giggling Dolphin made everyone in our group of 4 the happiest of all the places we visited. Everything we had there just seemed to be a notch above what we had elsewhere in town. The decor was a bit self-consciously cute for my taste - but the boat turned into a bar was very nicely done. The Giggling Dolphin is an open air establishment, and we were there on a windy day, but it remained pleasantly warm at our table - a big plus for the enjoyment of our meals.

    Who wouldn't want to sit at this bar?
    Linda W.

    The Giggling Dolphin is my first and last stop when I visit this beautiful paradise of Loreto! And what a way to begin and end a vacation! They have my favorite margaritas by far! My favorite dish is the Seafood Combo with the fresh catch of the day along with the vegetables and rice. Today I'm enjoying my margarita with clam with garlic. Not only are the drinks my favorite in town, this is hands down the place with the best atmosphere. Love the cabin cruiser boat that's been transformers into a bar and the surf board table top. The owner, Ubaldo, is also very friendly and helps out with arrangements like panga trips to the island. Highly recommended! And free WIFI!

    Self powered margaritas!

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    Ambiance is fun and the owner is engaging and personable. We had a wonderful time and loved the food.

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    Super nice folks. Great food and drinks. Great mix of a fun environment and hospitality good prices

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    Family run. Very welcoming with good food and fun atmosphere. Enjoyed the tacos. Recommend it for a nice casual meal with good drinks.

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    This is such a cute place. You won't regret stopping in and checking it out. The food is great and the drinks are tasty!

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    Review Highlights - The Giggling Dolphin

    All three of us chose the yellowtail in a cilantro cream sauce and we all agreed it was the best seafood we have had here.

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    El Rey del Taco - Fish and asada tacos

    El Rey del Taco

    4.8(44 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $

    El Rey Del Taco in Loreto is an absolute gem. The food was incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and made…read moreright in front of you. The tacos were loaded with perfectly cooked meat, grilled onions, fresh pico, and then you get to hit the little salsa station to top it exactly how you like it. Great variety and just the right amount of heat. And the pescado... unreal. It was so amazing I didn't even get a photo because I basically swallowed it whole . That's how good it was. What really stood out though was the kindness of the people running it. Super welcoming, hardworking, and genuinely friendly. You can tell they care about what they're serving. Simple spot, amazing food, awesome people. If you're in Loreto, don't miss this place.

    Went on a Friday around 9am, as Google says that's the opening time. It was definitely still closed…read moreand no one could be seen doing prep or anything. Came back after noon, and it was quite busy. It's a little confusing because no one greets you at the door, nor is there an order counter. But just grab a seat wherever you can find one, and someone will come to get your order. They had 4 options available that day. We got the fish and carne asada. Go with flour tortillas if you can. I usually prefer corn, but we got a couple of each, and the flour were the best. All the tacos were delicious and having the salsa/topping bar is great, so you can add whatever hot sauce, salsas, and veggies. There were only 2 workers there, but they were working their butts off. Definitely try it out - just be prepared to be patient - it's worth it. They are super nice and the food is great!

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    The Giggling Dolphin - mexican - Updated May 2026

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