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    Barba Azul

    4.5 (157 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimpball soup.
    Daniel S.

    $18.56 for Shrimp meatballs soup was: very good. A light lunch and the first taste had me thinking about lobster bisque. It's certainly a much less heavy alternative. A bit salty for me but works well given it's an ocean dish. It looks like I can get my seafood fix more affordably here.

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    Judy B.

    Last stop of our vacation and the wife wanted more seafood. You can get it here!! Very fresh. Very friendly server and chef. Nice seating inside and out. Started with raw oysters, so fresh. The wife got shrimp and octopus cocktail. So much seafood in there. I had Baja fish taco. One was enough for me. We also shared a guacamole salad. We got chips and salsa when we sat down. Multi colored and crisp and tasty. Good meal before we leave.

    Gobernador and Baja Fish Taco
    Ernesto U.

    I was delightfully surprised with my tostada de ceviche. Not sure how it comes in person, but to go it was nicely packed in a container that allowed me to spread out the goodness over two meals. I most appreciated how fresh the fish tasted. I did not appreciate that the guacamole doesn't come with chips and even though it was good, I had to go out of my way to the store to truly enjoy it. Phone can be hard to get through midday, but if you're persistent someone will eventually answer. Ordering online may be the way to go for takeout, my order was ready by the time they said and I was in and out of the parking in no time. Outdoor patio was cute and inviting and would give this place another in person try!

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    Hen A.

    heading back up after a weekend in carmel and monterey...stopping by barba azul in seaside...beach shack restaurant with deep blue painted walls and a mural of an octopus...definitely seafood vibes...outdoor patio or indoor dining available...taking a seat outdoors in the covered patio area...browsing menu and finding various seafood options...mostly all seafood and only non-seafood option are the complimentary chips and salsa which is nice and crispy, carne asada burrito and the chicken tenders from the kids menu...just a warning...placed an order for the seafood stew $19.99...broth was delicious and refreshing...loaded with mussels, shrimp and more...does take some work to crack the crab legs to get the meat and dealing with shells...get ready to get your hands in the seafood...grilled fish tacos $6 each...flavors were good with the guac and fresh tasting...shrimp tacos $6.50 each were little heavier, cheesier and greasier...still deliciously crunchy and flavorful...carne asada burrito $15 had a nice griddled brown tortilla wrap loaded with steak, rice and all the fixings...a good burrito...fish fingers and fries $12 from the kid menu was easy for the child to enjoy....$91.61 total after tax and 18% automatic gratuity for 5 people...the food was excellent for the price...no complaints...

    Taco combo
    Denise L.

    Local taco spot that a friend recommended and it was really great! We ordered by phone to do a pickup and it was ready in time. I had the Baja fish taco and it was so good! There was a bit too much cilantro for my taste and next time I will note for no cilantro. Fish was perfectly fried and tender. I also ordered the shrimp enchilado and loved how cheesy it was. However, the shrimp was in a much spicier sauce than I had expected but it was still really tasty. We also ordered a taco plate and the side of rice was a bit too salty for our taste. Very reasonably priced as well.

    Seafood
    Cici C.

    Cute place with good seafood and friendly service. There is a lot of outdoor seating and they also offer beer, margaritas and soft drinks I love tacos so I had the 3 taco plate with 2 rockfish tacos and 1 specialty shrimp taco. It came with rice and salad. Delicious! The selection of tacos is nice. I liked their tri colored chips and salsa also. Basically it is a Sinaloa style seafood shack. The music is fun too.

    Kevin S.

    Do you love generously portioned fresh seafood? Do you love exquisitely prepared authentic Mexican cuisine? How bout top notch gourmet fish tacos on the peninsula? Barba Azul offers both! The staff are friendly and attentive, the patio is spacious and welcoming, and the open kitchen is complimented by a handful of modest tables for indoor seating. Barba Azul es muy delicioso!!

    Caldo 7 mares

    Amazing Mexican seafood. Every time I've been here the food has been fresh and delicious. From the enchilado tacos to the caldo 7 mares. The server was attentive and she brought us fresh chips and salsa. Definitely would recommend this place.

    Sorry (again) for the occupational hazard.  I bit into the BAJA FISH TACO before taking the picture. A MUST!
    Lizzie L.

    Clap! Clap! Clap! To Grillmaster Alan who makes the best frickin' Baja fish tacos in California. Just the best! He said the recipe is from Tijuana. Alan said, "mejor" and yes, it is thumbs up the best! Seriously, with the first bite, your mouth is in food heaven. It's hot, crispy, meaty, flavorful and it's so easy just to gobble it up like a pig. It's okay to make a pig of yourself. It's so worth it. I inhaled my first Baja fish taco like there's no tomorrow. Then I savored my second one because I wanted to appreciate all the flavors and textures that I was eating. Finally, I ended my meal with a shrimp and octopus tostada that was good, but I wish I had ordered 3 Baja fish tacos. To top our meal off, Stephanie was our server. She was so nice and pleasant. Together Alan and Stephanie made our late lunch/early dinner (would that be called lunner?) absolutely the best golf trip to Monterey. For those yelpers that are looking for Baja fish tacos - go directly to Barba Azul and enjoy! Ole!

    Baja Fish Taco and gobernador

    When we first arrived my expectations were pretty low after trying the salsa. Tasted like tomato sauce. We ordered the mixted sampler, seafood soups, and fish tacos. All were seasoned well and flavorful. I will definitely be coming back

    Classic michelada
    Devon D.

    First time trying this place & it was delicious! Left very satisfied! Can't wait to come back & try more

    Baja fish and consentido
    Brandon M.

    Server was great. Brought chips and salsa right away and was very helpful and attentive. He gave us recommendations that were delicious too! Baja fish and consentido tacos, and shrimp ceviche tostada. Pops says the margaritas were great too. Will be back soon!

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    GREAT TACOS & BEST MARGARITAS!!! Happy hour is excellent!! Service would be better. This is my go to spot.

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    Excellent service and food. Everything I have ate here is delicious. Seafood tastes fresh. My favorite seafood spot.

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    Yummy takeout of seafood cocktail (special). Grilled fish taco was ok - not the best I have had.

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    Good. The tostadas are a great deal. Fried fish taco ok. Got somw melted cheese taco. It was good.

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    So fresh, so well spiced. Beyond delicious. Grilled and Baja fish tacos. The rice. The salsa. I can now end my life happy.

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