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Playa Brujas

Mazatlan, Mexico
Ranked #12 of 53 attractions in Mazatlan
4.5 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing, Dining
Description: Situated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers and beach bums alike.
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Austin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This place is a seafood lover's happy land. Whole Red Snapper, fried or pan cooked ... for only about 100 pesos ?? How do they do that ? Just a really nice palapa hut restaurant on the beach ... BUT it has clean bathrooms and a concrete floor (i.e., you will be comfortable and clean while you consume your food... More

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Bishop, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Its a little distance to get there but it is worth it. Great food, drinks and service. More

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Denver, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great surfing or watching surfers. Decent restaurant at fair prices. More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

At at Mr Lorenzo's Playa Brujas.. when I first found it it was lovely all locals, horses tied up and quaint. they have found the tourist market so expect good but not great food, a lot of Canadians and Americans and a band playing music you can dance to. It is still a good option.. LOVE the manager Chris.. but... More

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Seattle, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Others have raved about Playa Brujas but the few times we've been there were less than satisfying. Probably won't go back. More

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Ellensburg, Washington
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Beach restaurant with great selection of seafoods. Prices very reasonable. Short cab outside town of Mazatlan. Be sure to try their almond tequila. Live music. Don't miss this jewel. More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

good food and reasonable price -service was simple but good. More

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Lincoln, Nebraska
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This was recommended by the hotel staff. It was very good and had a good atmosphere. More

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Rainier
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

A nice beach for family. This is where the local folks surf. A good walking beach but not many shells. More

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Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Have been here several times over the last 5 years without a problem, but this time old Montezuma really got to me - on our first night here!!! More

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