Hidden from the street behind Te Amo Lucy’s is the Loro de Oro Inn – My wife and I have vacationed here for the past five years and we look forward to many years to come. Behind the restaurant and through a gate and walkway – a gorgeous interior courtyard complete with a newly renovated swimming pool, hot tub and lavish garden, as well as a myriad of plants including cacti and spider plants of amazing size. Vines adorn the walls and entrances with beautiful peach, coral, and white blossoms. A BBQ grill and comfortable eating area under a red, stone-tiled roof beckon you to a quieter life where the simple pleasures are equally important. A custom mural depicts old world craftsmanship as well as a spirit of land and culture; an original oil by Jose Duarte Gomez, the center of the piece depicts Mary over the image of a cathedral. It is an oasis in the midst of a disheveled, age worn, yet intriguing city. Art and architecture enhance the senses. Our bungalow was exquisite! Every inch speaks to the finest of Mexican architecture mixed with state of the art American standards all of the amenities of home, but in Mazatlan. There is a roof top deck where you can catch the sun’s rays, look out over the city and on some days, watch the cruise ships come-in to port.
We highly recommend staying at this charming Inn. The Inn is conveniently located one block from Plaza Machado within walking distance from great shopping and restaurants. The Loro de Oro benefits from having its own restaurant on site called "Te Amo Lucy's". The restaurant is operated by the same owners as the Inn. The food is consistently excellent. Authentic Mexican recipes, freshly prepared. Your hosts Tony & Lucy are warm and welcoming. Tony is a great source of knowledge about Mazatlan and he seems to know everyone. The rooms are clean, well serviced and there is Wifi internet on site and purified water. What more could you ask for!

The other reviews are correct. We couldn't ask for more. We have been to Maz many times and have stayed in a different place each time but will come back to the 'Golden Parrot' (Loro de Oro) and visit Lucy and Tony from now on. The location in the historic center is ideal. We walked to the open air market, the old cathedral and the plaza with the theater and many open air restaurants. The beach is a few short blocks away and uncrowded and without pestering peddlers. The room was large, well appointed, clean and comfortable. The courtyard with hot tub and pool are a great place to relax and sip on a frozen cocktail. The food is authentic and some of the best we have eaten anywhere. Even if you stay somewhere else, you should have at least one meal at the I Love Lucy cafe. The only thing we didn't like was having to leave!

One of the best stays in my many visits to Mazatlan. Tony is a considerate and attentive host, quick to attend to any questions or requests I had. I stayed ten days and had a great time.
Of course, Lucy's food is among the best available. If you consider Taco Bell to be Mexican food, you will be disappointed, of course. But if you want real Mexican cuisine, Lucy and her staff provide wonderful tastes and textures. Mazatlan has many great restaurants and one would want to try many of them, but for delicious Mexican cuisine, it will be difficult to improve on Te Amo Lucy.

If you are looking for a wonderful small getaway, stay at the Loro de Oro Inn in downtown Mazatlan. The studios are a wonderful bargain and the interior courtyard/pool area is an amazing oasis. It's is a short walk to the beach, and very close to the Plaza Machado which often has nightly music. The Central Plaza and Cathedral are only 2 blocks away. Tony and Lucy are gracious hosts and will make you feel welcome. The restaurant "Te Amo Lucy's" has spectacular food and nightly live music. We loved our visit and hope to return someday soon.