El Farallon

El Farallon is a great seafood place located in the newer parts of Hermosillo, Mexico. You’ll notice the area is distinctly different from other parts of the city with familiar businesses that you’ll find in the US like Chili’s, Starbucks, and Peter Piper Pizza.
The décor outside is quite plain but clean with heavily tinted glass making you wonder if the place was open for business. Once you go inside, the décor is modern with a combination of chairs and booths. There is a large selection of wine in a big glass display case next to the bar. There is some accent lighting that breaks a moderately dimly lit place for added mood. The place feels large, open and spacious.
I came here at night with co-​workers on a business trip. We tried a sampler appetizer that included large shrimp, chopped octopus, large raw scallops, avocado, and cucumber. There is a dipping sauce that the waiter prepares at your table made of lime juice, spices, and a special blend chili sauce. There are other condiments on the table for you to blend your own sauce to your liking. The seafood sampler was fresh and delicious. There was also the complimentary chips that came with delicious smokey chipotle flavored salsa.
For entrée I ordered a white fish topped with prawn on a bed of rice and miso based sauce. The sauce I found to be a little overly sweet but overall the fish and prawn was cooked perfectly and the presentation was excellent. My coworkers also enjoyed their salmon and shrimp plates. We also shared a seafood rice which was tasty.
Overall I have to say the seafood was fresh and flavor was good. The only odd thing I found was the strange selection of 80’s music blaring in the background that contrasted with the modern theme. I had a tough time hearing what my co-​workers were saying and a bit distracted with images of Karate Kid 2 when Peter Cetera’s Glory of Love played among many other Chicago hits. I like 80’s music just as much as the next guy but it just didn’t fit with the mood of the place. Good thing they serve great seafood. I’d recommend a visit as this region is famous for freshly caught seafood.

Seafood restaurant with locations in three cities across the north-​west of Mexico.
El Farallón offers top quality fish and seafood prepared both in traditional and clever ways.
The place has a very good wine selection, an impressive tequila and mezcal selection and very friendly staff. If you become a regular at Farallón, you even get a personalized wine glass that will only be used by you every time you visit!
The quality of the food speaks for itself. My personal favorites are:
–Callo de hacha (scallops)
–Aguachile de camarón (raw shrimp in lemon & chili)
–Shrimp with hibiscus sauce
–Roca shrimp
The restaurant also serves sushi!
Very interesting and successful concept and a decent price. This place has become a family favorite!