Cenaduria El Tunel in Mazatlan, Mexico

A long-standing tradition in Mazatlan is the cenaduria called El Tunel. Literally it means the tunnel and a cenaduria is a restaurant that is only open for dinner. El Tunel is opened from late in the afternoon until either they run out of the food that has been prepared for the day or 11:30. Staff begins arriving early in the day to prepare the food for each evening's meal and they work throughout the day making sure that everything goes well for their dinners. The cuisine is classic Mexican as is the atmosphere and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

If you are visiting Mazatlan with children in tow, then you will definitely want to plan to spend an evening dining at the cenaduria El Tunel. It is an excellent experience for the family and most children actually enjoy all the great 'finger' foods that are prepared as much as they like the flavors of the foods and the casual atmosphere of the restaurant as a whole. While not the most romantic date place, this is still a great place for couples, singles, and groups alike. The food is great and the atmosphere is very welcoming and home like. If you want to know what it's like to go into some Mexican grandma's home and enjoy Sunday dinner, then you should definitely add an evening at Cenaduria El Tunel to your list of things to do. This is a meal you would be hard pressed to find a reason to regret.