El Aquanauta
El Aquanauta
El Aquanauta is a small Santa Catalina taqueria serving Mexican Pacific cooking, started by three friends over a decade ago, with tacos, ceviche, mezcal and margaritas.
Background
About El Aquanauta
The Story
El Aquanauta was started by three friends who, in their words, 'brought to Mallorca something that didn't exist' more than ten years ago: 'la cocina del Pacífico mexicano' (Mexican Pacific cuisine), built around surf culture and Baja California. It's in the Santa Catalina area of Palma.
The Cuisine
Mexican Pacific cooking 'hecha con las manos' (made by hand). The published menu lists guacamole, carnitas, a Mar de Cortés ceviche, and La Diabla quesadilla, plus tacos and a range of mezcal and margaritas.
The Team
Founded by three friends; no individual chef named on the site.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Aquanauta Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.5
TripAdvisor
4.2
452 reviews
El Aquanauta ranks #201 of 338 rated restaurants in Mallorca. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google.
Reservations
How to Book El Aquanauta
Booking
El Aquanauta is a small-seat venue and recommends reservations. Get in touch through its website contact page to book.
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Experience
El Aquanauta Dining Experience
El Aquanauta is a casual, surf-inflected taqueria in Santa Catalina, started by three friends over a decade ago around Baja California surf culture. It is a small dining room where Mexican Pacific cooking is made by hand, tacos and ceviche alongside mezcal and margaritas. Popular with locals, fairly priced.
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El Aquanauta Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Avinguda de l'Argentina, 27, 07013 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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El Aquanauta is in Santa Catalina, the walkable neighbourhood just west of Palma's old town, known for its market and dining scene. It's a short drive or taxi from Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Nearby
Santa Catalina is a neighbourhood in Palma, once a working-class fishermen's and dockworkers' quarter, built around the Mercat de Santa Catalina food market near the harbour on the city's west side. The market still anchors the neighbourhood, whose grid of narrow streets was originally home to fishing families. El Aquanauta sits on Avinguda inguda de l'Argentina, about a 8 minute walk from Sa Llotja de Palma.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks near El Aquanauta.
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Details
El Aquanauta Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
El Aquanauta hours verified 2026-06-21. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations are handled through the contact page at elaquanauta.com/contact; the venue has limited seating, so booking ahead is recommended.
Good to Know
Social
From elaquanauta on Instagram
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Questions
El Aquanauta FAQ
What kind of food is El Aquanauta?
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El Aquanauta serves Mexican Pacific cuisine, described as Baja California and surf-inspired, with tacos, ceviche, quesadillas, guacamole, and a mezcal and margarita list.
Where is El Aquanauta?
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El Aquanauta is at Avinguda de l'Argentina 27, in the Santa Catalina area of Palma de Mallorca.
Do I need to book at El Aquanauta?
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It's a small-seat venue, so reservations are recommended. You can book through the contact page on its website.
Who started El Aquanauta?
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It was started by three friends who say they brought Mexican Pacific cuisine to Mallorca more than ten years ago.
Does El Aquanauta serve cocktails?
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Yes. The menu includes a classic margarita and a range of mezcal, alongside its tacos and Mexican Pacific dishes.