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    Cocina Del Mar

    4.7 (92 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Fish Taco
    Kevin H.

    Covina Del Mar San Diego, CA Food: Is there anything better than authentic Mexican food... when in the mood. We ordered Fish Tacos and Steak and Chicken Sopas. The fish taco had a great presentation and tasted great... grilled fish moist and flavorful along with the fresh Pico. The Sopas were delicious l enjoyed the chicken more than the steak nevertheless I would definitely order them again. Service: A bit of a language barrier nevertheless we work through it. Our waitress was so friendly and patient with us. Ambiance: Cantina vibe, clean and well organized.

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    Lillian J.

    Not a great experience for our first time. The place was not crowded, sat down right away. There was a party of about 10 people that were already there. Other than that, there was maybe 1 other table occupied with a couple people. Took a while to order and get our drinks. Took another while to order our food. Then we waited almost an hour for our food. 3 orders of El Rey Ceviches. That's all we ordered and that's how long it took. Food was good, which is why they are getting 3 stars. Won't be back. They're obviously overwhelmed with the smallest of crowds.

    Beef Taco & Chicken-Enchilada
    Harinder K.

    Traditional food and friendly service without fuss. Came on a week night and lots of available tables. The server is friendly and is multi-tasking so be patient. The music was super loud and she immediately turned it down when we asked. Chips and house salsa are solid! I got the camerones ala diabla - great kick, shrimp was cooked perfectly, and came with choice of tortilla. Also got taco/enchilada combo and surf and turf burrito. Both got high marks. This is a local place in a strip mall. Come for the food and friendly service without any frills.

    Molcajete

    Bomb food, good ambiance and great service! Enjoyed everything we ordered. Would come back

    Molcajete del mar. Come hungry!
    Pascal L.

    I have to give a 5 because this restaurant had the best PULPO preparation, a good 4 otherwise. The molcajete del mar is fantastic, opulent, well seasoned and nicely spicy. It is brought to you in a cauldron that seems to come from the inner depth of a volcano, literally, boiling hot and steaming. The pulpo tacos are amazing too... Everything else is good as well, but the pulpo, man :-) Place is clean, spacious, easy to park, rarely any wait.

    Shrimp enchiladas
    Linda F.

    Oh my goodness this place is a hidden treasure! The restaurant is clean and tons of choices for seating. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas with green sauce! Outstanding, wonderfully seasoned and large portions. My hubs ordered the carnie asada burrito. He had a beer and I had a Pina colada. The service was friendly and fast. I'd go here again.

    Carne Asada Taco and 5 Piece Roll Tacos
    Tyson M.

    Friendly staff and clean atmosphere. Proportions were pretty good. Cops and salsa served while we waited. Loved their salsa

    Can't forget the michelada
    Leon H.

    Perfect for a post beach meal. I tried the Del mar tostada, surf and turf burrito and the pescado (fish) taco. Accompanied all the good stuff with a glass bottled Coca-cola and modelo Michelada. The service was great. It has a very family friendly ambiance in this place. Lots of seating. The menu is pretty straight forward to what you would expect a maria is place to have. This won't be my last time here!

    Tostada de ceniza
    Denise M.

    A gem!! Stopped in for lunch during my work day, hoping to be able to sit and eat while getting some work done. It was spacious, with plenty of tables open when I arrived just before noon. The server was very sweet, and instantly recommended the tostada de ceniza, which had pieces of shrimp cooked in lemon juice and octopus. That's always a good sign when there's no hesitation with the rec! I asked her if it was enough for lunch, and she vigorously nodded yes. When it came out, I saw why! It was chock full of seafood, and I was especially impressed by the big, fresh-tasting pieces of octopus. Reminded me of my trip to Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe recently, and didn't even know how much I'd been craving mariscos!! Very affordable at $14.50 for the tostada, which I needed to use the chips from the free chips and salsa (pleasantly spicy)! I want to come back and try alllll the things :)

    Margarita
    Team R.

    We were visiting the area and found this place on yelp. It was in a nice location and even though kinda small on the inside it sure made up for it in food and service. The waitress was very nice and we ordered a Margarita and Pena colada which was made very well. Our meal came out after and it was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend this place for date night or even a nice family meal.

    The Campenchana
    Ventura S.

    It's their Campechana...not huge but for $23 it's portioned. Pulpo...all at the bottom. Shrimp...as you can barely see in the pic are small...oyster saved it...would have been nice to have dos...one on the half shell and one in the cup...scallops? Love how clean the place looked and felt!

    Sopes with adobada, carnitas and chicken!

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    9 days ago

    The food was amazing and our server Yadira was incredible! Small family owned restaurant with a bunch of TVs and good music!

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    1 month ago

    Hands down the best Mexican food in San Diego county. You gotta get the flan too, top tier, highly recommend. This place is 10/10.

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    The food is delicious and they give you good portion. We were recommended by a friend to come here the Carne asada burrito so good.

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    Great food a good place to eat if you want your food to taste authentic Mexican food this place has it

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    2 months ago

    the food and the service is the best of the best and high quality and super close to my house

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    Great location, great views and delicious food. The drinks were yummy too! Great service and awesome people!

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    Crab Pub

    Crab Pub

    4.4
    (297 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    We arrived Monday June 1 to celebrate my son's birthday. I had called earlier to check about…read morebuying a desert or bringing a cake. The person who answered the phone was so kind and helpful. She advised they give a complimentary slice of their cheesecake for the birthday celebrant but didn't sell whole cakes. She informed me about the 85 Degree bakery and Stater Brothers next door. They will gladly store the cake. The menu was a little difficult to understand but once our waiter , sorry I forgot his name explained the combos vs AlaCarte and how much would feed a party of 5 We explained one person ate like a bird 2 of us were starving and 2 were medium hungry. He asked us what we wanted in terms of seafood. We all wanted crab one person didn't want shrimp etc etc. he advised us to start with 3 (bags) boil combos all with crab ,comboed with other seafood to make it a variation. Plus add an extra portion of crab. Well it was perfect. We did 3 different spice variations and shared The table is lined with plastic. A roll of paper towels. Plus the tools. Cracker and extractor. And gloves. Omg we had a blast eating the delicious food. Everything was fresh and just scrumptious. We had one bag with the garlic and old bay. Mild (I love heat but read mild had a kick. ). Which is did but was overall a mild kick. I was slurping the juice out of the clam shells it was so gosh darn good. Our waiter and the rest of the staff checked on us. Refilled our tea and water. We made a pretty good mess of things. Best part is we didn't have to clean up. Our waiter was so thoughtful, when it was time to have cake and open presents he invited us to use a clean table. He brought us plates and forks for the cake too. The restaurant space is kinda different. You walk into the restaurant and you're in a pretty large foyer You move through it to a gigantic dinning area with dozens of tables and booths. It has a huge high ceiling and appears more like a banquet size area. There were several other diners but because of the size of the restaurant it didn't feel crowded. We were trying to figure out what the space was used prior to Crab Pub. It has an Asian twist decor (marble deco columns) but decorated with fishing type props and decorations. It looks like service stations encircled the outer edge of the restaurant. Thinking it was a buffet place in the past. We loved the playlist music Thinking it was club like 80's 'maybe 70's original hits. Thankfully , No piped in cover instrumentals. So it was extra fun to get down and dirty eating and listening to great music. Bathrooms were clean All n all it was reasonably priced (we did Snow Crab as opposed to the King Crab that was pricier ). Recommend for families , and friend groups. Unsure if first date would be good as you have to get into the boil bag and it'll get messy. I hope to come back soon to try more combo seafood and different spice offerings

    Crab Pub is one of my absolute favorites! I always order the Combo #2 with a side of rice, and it's…read moreconsistently delicious. My go-to sauce is Pub Style Medium it has the perfect balance of flavor and spice without being overly hot. I usually get the sauce on the side because sometimes it has chunks of garlic, which isn't my favorite, but the flavor is so good that it's still my top choice every time. The oysters were amazing! My mom loves oysters, and they did not disappoint fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering. We also tried the gumbo, and it was incredible rich, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the seafood. The fried shrimp was a little overcooked, and the oil tasted slightly old, but it was still good and definitely not enough to take away from the overall experience. The portions are generous, the seafood is always satisfying, and the quality keeps me coming back. It's become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving seafood, and I highly recommend giving it a try!

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    Combo #3 with King Crab Legs + boiled egg. We ordered our Pub Style Medium heat which was pretty spicy and we enjoyed it.

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    Combo #3 with King Crab Legs + boiled egg. We ordered our Pub Style Medium heat which was pretty spicy and we enjoyed it.
    Four Tunas Fish & Bar - Oceanside

    Four Tunas Fish & Bar - Oceanside

    4.3
    (219 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Four Tunas Fish & Bar -- An Absolute Must in Oceanside!…read more Where do I even begin?! Four Tunas completely won me over and I am already counting down to my next visit. The space is adorable -- cute buildout, clean and comfortable, with a vibe that feels fresh and welcoming without being overdone. Lean, stylish, and just the right amount of coastal cool. The staff was incredible -- genuinely warm, attentive, and the kind of people who make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Customer service like this is rare and it truly elevates the whole experience. Now the FOOD. Oh my goodness. The variety on this menu is impressive and everything we tried was outstanding. The butterfly shrimp were absolutely beautiful -- golden, perfectly seasoned, and so satisfying. But the star of the show? The shrimp and fish ceviche tostada. Loaded with fresh shrimp, fish, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and the most vibrant, zesty flavors -- I could eat this every single day. It was THAT good. If you haven't been to Four Tunas yet, you are seriously missing out. Fresh, flavorful, fun -- this place has it all!

    I love this little place in my neighborhood. I usually get the fried fish taco. The green sauce…read moreis excellent. The pico de gallo is also good and the chips are fresh. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. Everything I've had is good, but the fried fish taco is my favorite. Just don't sit on the barstools. They are not butt friendly (but not enough to lower my rating ).

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    Four Tunas Fish & Bar - Oceanside
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    Spicy Shrimp taco
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    Delicious seafood broth.
    Lighthouse Fish & Seafood Market

    Lighthouse Fish & Seafood Market

    4.3
    (15 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    This is the best fish market. I live 90 miles away and either make trips special OR coordinate with…read morevarious people to pickup for me. They're always the best service and take care of precise cuts and packing on ice for transport. Here's the thing. It's cost effective. This haul was 19; 8 oz portions for $190 or only $10 per portion. Beautiful fish smells like the sea and so fresh always. Worth the trip. Save 10% if you eat there too. Nice staff. Place kicks ass.

    06/04/2026. the guy selling fish was extremely rude! never again do i come back. good luck selling…read morefish with this attitude. aggressive, charged me extra for nothing, wanted to charge me for cutting fish. i told him my budget, he charged me way more. i've been going here for three days, every day, i was a loyal customer. the very first (other) guy was very nice and helpful, he OFFERED to cut fish for me. but after this aggressive encounter, good luck and bye bye. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST P.S not to mention the fact that he cut me some hard connecting tissue in the fish, i almost broke my tooth while chewing. then when i came back for the receipt he all of a sudden was nice and "just doing his job" (in front of other customers), but when i came first one on one he was rude and aggressive, THROWING the container and rolling his eyes. WTF? is it because i am a girl, or a younger customer, or what? what's the base for discrimination? FIRE HIM, doesn't respect customers AT ALL

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    Lighthouse Fish & Seafood Market
    Lighthouse Fish & Seafood Market

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    Shoots Fish & Beer

    4.4
    (182 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I'm bummed that I didn't get to eat here. I wanted to try it, especially having two locations close…read moreto where I was visiting. However, I did swing by to pickup some beers to go. The selection was pretty good. They had a lot of good California beer but also stuff from the Pacific Northwest and imports too. The guy at the register was beyond helpful and friendly. I sampled some Russian River beer they had on tap. I didn't take an extensive look at the tap list, but at a glance I could tell it's worth a visit for the beer. I'm happy with the beer I took home, and would stop by again for food if I get the chance.

    Looking for tasty Fish & Chips in a casual, laid back environment? Check out Shoots Fish & Beer!…read more We shared their classic Fish n Chips: fried rockfish. French fries, tarter sauce, malt vinegar. $18 Good batter you ask? No. Not good... Great batter for their hot, crispy and fresh tasting fish. The fries were also hot and crispy. Shoots is located at 2956 Roosevelt Street, in an outside food court type of setup. There are several eateries there with tables in a small central courtyard. Pop Pies is located there too (tasty chicken pot pies). Each eatery is essentially a small shack. Go in, order and Shoots brings out your food when ready. I look forward to trying some other dishes on their menu.

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    Order At The Counter & Food Is Brought Out When Ready
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