Excellent seafood well worth the price. We had the platter with the red snapper, octopus and prawns. We had to take leftovers because both of us were full. The flavor of every item was delicious and we are definitely going back there. The service was top notch as well. read more

Everything was delicious! I will be back for the whole snapper and to try the rest of the menu. Service was really good and the restaurant has a nice welcoming vibe. Definitely the best Mexican restaurant I've tried in the Waldorf area. read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Whole Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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Food was fresh and happy hour menu was good. We had the red snapper, bean con queso and quesadillas were tasty. Ate so fast didn't get any photos. read more

Came here with the fam bam because they wanted fish. Had no idea this is what they meant. Costa Azul is in an unassuming strip mall located of of 301. The interior is quaint and the music is lively. The menu is all things seafood, in all ways. Most of the dishes come with one of the varying sauces from garlicky to spicy. As a starter we got oysters; grilled and on the half shell. Both were delightful. The snapper was incredible, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The sauce that I got, I believe doable wasn't too spicy and had just the right spice. The server was kind and answered all questions asked of him. I would definitely return. read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

My Taste Bud and I ventured to Costa Azul Mariscos on a Tuesday evening. We are finding our way to all the restaurants in the area by default. We like trying new places. Costa Azul was packed like sardines! We found two seats at the bar. Let's Get Into It! I stayed safe by ordering the chicken fajitas, it was a huge dish. It came with fries, salad and tortillas. Vuelve La Vida was literally a huge seafood ceviche. Chips and salsa are complementary. Drinks were delicious! Generous pours! Great bang for your buck! Great Service. Everyone should try! read more

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Really good and decent priced food. Wasn't a big fan of the cushioned narrow long booth benches- very hard to get in and out as a big back lol. The Pescado Huauchinango with garlic sauce was really good. The fries, rice, salad, and the bread that came with it was pretty good. We also had the diablo fries which were decent. Service is good and attentive. read more

In love whit this meal I was eating for my birthday and I was amazing so delicious food friendly service and nice ambiance read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Camarones zarandeados - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Nice place! I got the seafood pasta and it was good! One small thing though, My food arrived late, after everyone in my table got theirs--had to ask when my order was gonna come out. The server was very nice and attentive though so that made up for it. read more

Passing through Waldorf on a Friday evening and happened upon Costa Azul. What an absolute delight! Excellent drink selection, and the most amazing fresh seafood to rival any expensive dining establishment. The seafood tower appetizer was huge and contained more fresh seafood than we could've imagined, served with delicious, crispy tostadas with the perfect hint of salt. The octopus entree was one of the most flavorful dishes we've had anywhere. The octopus was perfectly cooked and spiced with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, served over rice from heaven. The service was beyond exceptional. Our table was well tended by multiple wait staff and visited by the owner. We will return every chance we get! read more

I totally forgot that I've been to this restaurant but it was years ago. I recently saw a social media influencer I follow post about it and she loved it so I decided to go the next day. My daughter and I had dinner here on a Friday evening. It is a small restaurant and it was quite popular with many large parties already seated. We were taken to a both. The waitress was attentive. The prices were reasonable. For some reason whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant I have to order fajitas as my main entree and this time was no different. I had steak and scallops. They don't have this combo on the menu but they accommodated me. The entrees we ordered were good. However, stay far far away from the chargrill oyster appetizer with cheese. No ma'am no sir not good. It looked like baked milk on top of an oyster and it tasted even worse than that sounds. Never order any food that is not a restaurant's specialty. read more

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The service was friendly, and our food arrived quickly. I ordered the Piña Rellena, It was perfect from start to finish. The sauce is delicious! read more

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La comida es bastante. Es bueno para compartir. The food is good and they do not skimp on the portions. I would recommend sharing. The service is good. read more

My favorite neighborhood spot! My family and I love whole fish! So when we found Costa Azul we fell in love. We come here often! We love the ceviche that is given prior to receiving your meals. We also love the large portions they serve. Most restaurants tease you with the playing and portion size. Not here! Please take a look at the photos! Wonderful customer service, cute ethnic decor, drink options and more! Costa Azul is a great place for lunch dinner and a late night drink. Located right next to a popular hookah lounge it can get loud but we don't mind the music! There. Is always a manger walking around. Which we enjoy. We really appreciate the hospitality and the family like feeling we get when we come here. Must try!!! All items we've tried here are delicious read more

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Met up with a friend for some Margaritas!!! They were ahhhhhmazzing. We had the Flights

Opened on March 1, 2022, this restaurant is owned by the same people who own Mexico Restaurants in White Plains, MD and Huntingtown, MD. Two average restaurants that have captive audiences because they have no competition. I know the areas and I've eaten at both. This place has their ideas of Mexican seafood. My wife and I have had great chef made Mexican seafood dishes at other places. This place falls short in many ways. We tried 5 dishes. They give you tortilla chips, two salsas, and a ceviche dip when you dine-in. The ceviche had minced tilapia, red onions, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and carrots in salt water. That's right, salt water and natural flavors from the ingredients. My wife liked it. I thought it needed seasoning. The salsas had lime juice, chile peppers, salt, and a touch of vinegar. One had jalapeños and the other had red cayenne pepper. They were hot, too tangy, needed sugar for balance, and had few flavors. They were some of the worst salsas we have ever had. The chips were typical. 1) Mendigo Especial A soup with octopus, shrimp, onions, celery, and green peppers in a seafood broth. It came in a schooner glass with 3 large cooked shrimp hanging on the side. The shrimp had shells that were hard to peel and were not deveined. They were a waste. The broth had flavors of lime juice, onion, garlic, seafood, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes, and salt. It was hot and flavorful but unbalanced. It needed some sweetness to balance the lime, salt, and pepper. The shrimp and onions were good in taste and texture. However, the octopus, celery, and green peppers were so mushy that they were slimey. It was gross. The soup was different, but once was enough. 2) Pasta Costa Azul Fettuccine, shrimp, and mussel in a cream sauce. It came with 2 pieces of pan-fried bread. The sauce tasted like a slightly spicy alfredo sauce without cheese. It had a buttery cream flavor with a hint of black pepper. Everything was cooked well. This was okay, but not special. I'd rather have alfredo sauce because it has more flavor. The bread was soft on the inside and fried crispy on the outside. It had moderate flavors of garlic and butter. 3) Filete de Pescado Tilapia filet cooked in Sinaloa sauce. It came with french fries, rice, a slice of tomato, and a slice of cucumber. The Sinaloa sauce had onions, mild cayenne peppers, garlic, salt, and black pepper. It was mildly hot and VERY salty. The fish was soaked in sauce. The fish filet had no bones. It was light, tender, moist, and well cooked. The fries were seasoned and crispy. The rice had a few peas, corn, and carrots. It had a hint of sweetness and saltiness. The vegetables were fresh. With less salt, this dish would be okay. You get a choice of 8 sauces. Don't pick Sinaloa. 4) Filete a la Crema Tilapia filet topped with shrimp, octopus, imitation crab, bell peppers, and creamy mushroom sauce. Served with rice, french fries, a slice of cucumber, and a slice of tomato. There were 6 medium-size shrimp, lots of imitation crab, and some slices of soft octopus. The shrimp tasted fine. The crab was shaped like thin flat noodles in 0.75-inch squares. It had a typical flavor of fish with crab extract. The octopus had no flavor. The sauce had a light mushroom and milk flavor with seasoning. It was nothing special. The fish was the same as above, which was good. The rice, fries, and vegetables were the same as above. The octopus and fake crab were not worth eating. Otherwise, this dish was okay. 5) Flan The flan was mildly sweet with mild flavors of egg yolk, vanilla, and milk. It was creamy, smooth, and slightly dense. There was whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top with sweet caramel sauce at the bottom. We enjoyed it. It was the highlight of the meal because the rest had problems. The service was excellent, and everyone was polite, helpful, and responsive. The dining room and restrooms were clean. They have unisex restrooms with lockable doors. There was a bar with 10 seats. They are located in Berkley Square shopping center and the parking lot is free. There was nothing special or outstanding in a good way. They have a variety of ceviche and steak dishes. Who goes to a seafood restaurant for steak? I don't advise people to eat raw seafood for health reasons. So, there's not much for me to recommend other than the service. read more

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Food is great very tasty. Service is great. Ambience is good. Price is higher than expected. It's a good place to go on a date. read more

I sat at the bar and observed various servers prepare drinks. All seemed to be well until I watched one server prepare a drink in a small container shaped like a purse. She mixed the ingredients with a spoon, placed the spoon in her mouth to taste the drink, then returned the same spoon to the drink to continue stirring. Then she made a mojito, dipped a straw in the drink to taste it, and returned the straw to the drink. I shared my outrage with the server and a gentleman who identified as the manager, both of whom acted as if it was not a big deal. I advised another server to wash the spoon; he seemed a little more concerned, repulsed even. Later that night, I was aroused from a good slumber due to being incredibly uncomfortable. It felt like lead was in my stomach. I kept turning from side to side, and soon thereafter, I met face to face with porcelain. Yeah, I won't be returning. read more

It's Cinco da Mayo! Some friends and I stopped by for great food and margaritas. This restaurant has an extensive menu of delicious Mexican cuisine. We started our meal with frozen peach and mango margaritas. Our waitress gave us complimentary chips and ceviche which was tasty. For entrees I ordered 3 soft tacos. I ordered one each grilled shrimp, grilled fish and steak. All were well seasoned and filling. This inside is somewhat small with plenty of seating. read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Best Mexican seafood I've had since moving to the East coast. Was very impressed w the food & service. Could've done w/o the water dripping on my seat from the a/c but was grateful it was on. Would love to go back. read more

As a Mexican from the gulf of Mexico, I have to admit that this place is awesome! A carnival of flavors! , and the portions for the price are outstanding! Drinks and service excellent, a jewel in Waldorf, read more

I recently dined at Costa Azul Restaurant and was blown away by the food and atmosphere. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the service was top-notch--definitely a spot I'll be returning to! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

This is a small, neighborhood but mighty restaurant with an amazing Mexican seafood menu. The Food is amazing; the flavors explode in your mouth and the drinks are fun and strong. The place is not big or fancy but the food and service is the best and it's budget friendly. The servers are great and fun! If you like seafood and Mexican food and don't mind the place not being fancy; then this is definitely the best find. You'll thank me later read more

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Yum! I love seafood so I was very excited to try out Costa Azul and they did not disappoint. While I didn't love everything, with such an extensive menu to choose from, I am sure I will find lots of favorites. I usually do a better job of listing out what I ordered, but I was enjoying the table conversation too much. What I can say, is the seafood was bomb-diggity! The margarita was on point as well. Looking forward to my next meal there! read more

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So Friday dinner and I really wanted to try some where new Scrolled upon Costa Azul... I think I'm in HEAVEN This has been in my neighborhood and how did I miss them Our server was extremely helpful in ordering I loved the ambience and experience Food was freshly made to order Definitely a must try read more

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Great food - terrific hospitality/service. Can't wait to go again. Hate to say - we did not know about this hidden gem in our area.

Okay, so I love love love this place. I came here for the first time about a month ago. I ordered the cheese oysters which were amazing and the largest order of crabs which was only $80 and i still had a ton to go home. This place is such a gem and so worth it for the money. My mom got the snapper and that was bomb. The complimentary ceviche was delightful along with the salsa and corn tortilla chips. The margaritas are good and cheap...just a little watery if you order them frozen. The atmosphere is cute and quaint...with the sounds of Hispanic tunes. Usually go during the day around 1-3pm and it's never packed. Parking is simple which is another reason why I keep coming back. All the staff speaks mainly Spanish but are still nice as ever and understand your needs and give recommendations. My recommendation: order the crab legs Sinaloa style with a margarita on the rocks read more

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I ordered the pasta and fish we got a mango mocktail and 2 soft drinks and an order of peppers . Tell me why they tried to charge me 85 dollars. They actually did but once I realized they came back and gave me 20 in cash. BEWARE!!!they will charge you extra if you don't pay attention read more

Great place to eat Mariscos!!! Service is great, fast and friendly!. Food is amazing, the menu is super delicious I am not from around and I decided to stop by and I am not disappointed. I will come back any time. " cocktel vuelve a la Vida" is the best!!! Ambiance is nice!! read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Vuelve a la Vida!! - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

The food always tastes great and the service was excellent but the ambiance was home sweet home. Great prices and drinks are heavy and delicious. read more

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Stumbled upon Costa Azul after looking for something new to try on Yelp. It's a small place located where La Tolteca used to be. We had the fish ceviche and shrimp empanadas for starters. Both were great. The ceviche reminded me of something we'd get in Mexico. For an entree I had the shrimp with sinaloa sauce and my husband ordered the Costa Azul (skirt steak, quesadilla and chorizo). Both came with rice, fries and salad. The portions were very large. Honestly, we could've shared an entree and had either the ceviche or shrimp empanadas for a starter. But it was nice to try a variety of items on our first visit. The food and service were both great and we'll definitely be back. read more

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Great food and customer service. The atmosphere was great. I would definitely recommend this spot

AMAZING!!!!!!! I am food snob, and this restaurant blew me away! Guacamole, and our two dinners were huge!!!!! I could eat there every single day! read more

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Food is fresh and delicious. Ordered oysters to go and it was packed on ice with all accoutrements. Will definitely revisit. I did feel a little out of place as they seem to cater to those who spoke Spanish. read more

This place is amazing!! Small restaurant with a small staff, but both food and presentation blends perfectly. The food is great! The margaritas are solid and the complimentary seafood ceviche and crispy tortilla serves as a small indication as to why your taste buds will be pleased. My 11 yr. Olds loved what they had---no kids menu for those guys. The restaurant booths are oversized, we arrived before 5pm on a Saturday, not long afterwards the place was packed. If you're in Southern MD be sure to give this place a chance, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This place made my taste buds happy. I ordered the ceviche de camarone *ceviche with raw shrimp* and pescado huachinango *whole fried red snapper* that came with rice, salad, piece of garlic bread & seasoned fries. Everything tastes good but this red snapper was delicious! It was well seasoned and cooked perfectly for my liking. Oh and the customer service was good. I need to learn Spanish though so I can come back and order everything in their native language. read more

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Big menu. Different style of cooking. Variety of seafood. Very tasty . Big portions. Strong drinks. Love it. Can't wait to go ba read more

Costa Azul fue definitivamente uno de los mejores restaurantes a los que e ido, me fascinan los mariscos y si a usted le gustan como a mi yo se que le gustará! Pedí una mojarra frita que definitivamente me asombró primero que nada la cantidad! Y después el precio muy muy buen precio por que sobre todo estaba delicioso. También pedí una margarita de pepino y jalapeño que está en su menú de Happy hour (4-7) y una tostada de pulpo, definitivamente volveré el staff fue muy atento y el lugar me parecio limpio y bien para citas y/o familia. Súper recomendado! (De entrada no dan los típicos chips en salsa envés ellos dan tostadas y ceviche ) definitivamente volveré! read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Mojarra Platos Grandes y Filete de Pescado Platos Grandes - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Food and drinks are the best.. service it's always friendly and inviting. Prices are moderate. I have a few dishes that are my very favorite! Whole fried tilapia,seafood pasta with shrimps and mussels in a special sauce fresh raw oysters . And last but not least, the margaritas with beautiful presentation to with it. Totally recommend it for anyone who's looking to enjoy quality seafood read more

Costa Azul Mariscos - Shrimp and cucumbers michelada - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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The food is excellent and the prices are low. Truly a bargain. Service is top notch and the cocktails are a bargain. It's funny that we can search for a lovely dinner at a fine Restaraunt but we find this locally that meets or exceeds what we were looking for. This Restaraunt is well worth your patronage. read more

Seafood tower 3/10 Service 10/10 I feel like they need to work a little more on working with raw seafood read more