Crawfish LA

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I want to gatekeep this place sooo bad! The price is way cheap! Big fresh crawfish! Friendly service and quick and free mini dessert. Crawfish combos don't come with potatoes only sausages and corn Get their garlic noodles, but I would skip the fries read more

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baked oysters, salted fish rice, combo #2. 150$ 3 people after tip. Lots of sugar in the combo crawfish, frozen corn, shrimp, sausage combo. no salted fish in salted fish rice. oysters were best. everything else you are better off making at home with better quality seafood. read more

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I've tried a lot of crawfish spots around San Jose like Claw Shack, The Crab Bay, Boiling Crab, and more but Crawfish LA is my favorite so far. The sauce is rich and thick, not watery like some other places, and it actually sticks to the crawfish instead of just pooling at the bottom. Also, their free dessert is such a nice touch and definitely a bonus after a good seafood feast. Overall, highly recommend if you're craving solid crawfish with great flavor and a little extra treat at the end. read more

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The food is good and the service is excellent. Price are cheap compared to other Crawfish restaurants definitely will come back for more. read more

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Miriam C.

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1st time here and omg delicious.... i ofc ordered my usual clams and crawfish then my server says they have a a special buy 3 get one free so yes i want it. Let me tell u it did not disappoint! Fresh tasty sweet but tangy n spicy, iam all in ......Great tasty food, good service, clean restaurant Good music in the background im all in lol ill be back forsure read more

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Lily Y.

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Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 Its location in the same plaza as the Lee supermarket. Came here on a Friday, I was not busy and was able to get a table right away for 3. There's 1 server and she was very attentive. We ordered the combo 4 and the garlicky sauce was delicious, and medium heat was the perfect kick. Basil Thai clam was very good too. Garlic noodles were perfectly done. Very crispy fried calamari too. Pair well with beer, however, I wish there's a wine there since I can have beers. read more

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Tuan D.

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This is my go to spot for crawfish. I drive from Lafayette to SJ just for this. Every gathering, my family expect me to pick up lbs of crawfish from this restaurant. They refuse to eat crawfish unless it's from this place. I cried when I thought they went out of business, so glad that wasn't the case. read more

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Kylee O.

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Crawfish LA is my new favorite late night seafood boil spot. They are open until 12AM every weeknight and until 2AM until weekdays. This is my second time coming here and the service is always great despite coming at 10:30 PM. The inside is pretty small but there's never any wait. I love how they also have tv's and music all night. We ordered the 3lb combo with their cajun mild sauce. Trust me when I say, their cajun sauce is something that I crave all the time. I love all of the garlic pieces and the amount of sauce they give you. The seafood is cooked to perfection and they clean it out really well too. The grilled oysters with green onion are priced really well ($20) for five pieces and come out tasty. Not fishy at all even though it was huge. I love the sauces that come with it. The food also comes out really quick (about 10-15 minutes). There aren't a lot of places open late at night so this will be in my rotation when I'm craving seafood boil at night. The service here is also friendly and fast! Highly recommend Crawfish LA! read more

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Trinh L.

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Both house special and lemon pepper were too sweet for crawfish flavors. Vermicelli was also sweet. Employee were nice and friendly. You could dine in of you like but nothing fancy. read more

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Christina T.

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Formerly Truc Anh, Crawfish LA kept the same recipe for their food. The food has potential to be good but there's an issue with the consistency of the quality. Sometimes the flavors are yummy and satisfies seafood cravings, other days it's just meh. Definitely a hint or miss. I was beyond dissatisfied with a recent seafood boil order made for take out. Food was warm at most, not hot like it normally would be. The fries were floppy and sad. For almost $10, you would expect fries that are well seasoned. I also wished the fries were more crispy. Garlic noodles were okay, nothing impressive and could use more flavor but still good to pair with seafood items. Although crawfish is in the name of the restaurant, I think the crawfish isn't worth getting. Something about the crawfish with the house sauce tastes very lackluster. However, the shrimps are bigger and more delicious with the sauce. I do enjoy the house sauce as it contains a subtle hint of coconut which I find unique. Parking can be a little tricky at busier hours since it's located in a plaza with a bunch of other shops. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and cashier is friendly. Perhaps this establishment is more popular at night because there's usually nobody else inside when we come in to order and pick up. read more

Crawfish LA - Cajun fries and garlic noodles - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is the spot for a late night cajun seafood . We ordered medium House Special Sauce, and it was just right. The seafood was fresh and juicy. I liked that they added lots of minced garlic into the sauce. Can you imagine the smell of cajun spices, garlic, and butter in a cold December night?! Come and see for yourself. The crab vermicelli was delicious as well. It went surprisingly well with the cajun seafood. Good customer service and very friendly staffs. Definitely recommend for friends and family. read more

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Crawfish LA - Cajun Combo #4. So garlicky and buttery. - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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Cuc Crystal N.

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Jealousy--I've only felt it once, and that was enough. It is ugly and eats you from the inside. It's different from trust, loyalty, and betrayal. Betrayal comes from lack of loyalty, which destroys trust. Jealousy comes when you feel inferior to someone else's beauty, attention, ability, or privilege. It happened years ago at Thanksgiving in our new home. I sensed betrayal and suddenly felt envy toward someone younger, maybe more beautiful, receiving attention I thought belonged to me. Rage filled my heart, and I vowed never to let envy consume me again. Last night at Crawfish LA, I watched jealousy rise out of someone else. Now that I'm older and wiser, I recognize deception and negative energy instantly. We had just come out of mass at SMG in San Jose. My old sedan couldn't fit eight kids, so we walked across the street for food. The boys ran, the little girls skipped, and I followed behind with my green folder like a schoolteacher. The crosswalk lights counted down, but the moment was too beautiful to hurry. At the restaurant, I asked the cashier if the kids could use the space for an activity before the food arrived. The credit union had given out crayons and turkey pictures, so I hosted a coloring contest. The prize was $10. Everly and Allen won fair and square. The first plate brought out was French fries with a little calamari. The boys kept their sweet potato fries to themselves. I told them no eating until we prayed. They dropped their pencils and fries and erupted into "Kinh Mừng Maria," the Vietnamese Hail Mary. Our food came--vermicelli with crab, baked oysters, and Combo #2 (shrimp and crawfish). I paid extra for ten sausages but received only thin slices. The oysters lacked butter or scallion oil, but the cook redeemed themselves with free garlic noodles. The family is too kind to give a bad review. This place used to be Trúc Anh, my favorite crawfish spot before a driver crashed into the storefront, forcing it to close. When it reopened in September 2025, I was excited to return. The manager had once told me the secret to their seasoning was fresh orange juice. As fellow Catholics, I believed him. I've used the same ingredients at home--it's salty but delicious. The kids weren't allowed to touch Combo #2 until they finished coloring and revoting for officers of God's Tears. With gloves on, Dustin nominated himself for Treasurer. Simon became Vice President. The tightest race was between brothers Aaron (13) and Louis (9). This was our third election. After a close vote, Louis won President. He had even written a speech, but Aaron accused him of using AI. I saw Aaron's face turn red with anger and hurt as he glared at the kids who didn't vote for him. He even accused me, though it was a secret ballot. But energy does not lie--the girls had voted for someone closer to their age. On the drive home, Aaron slumped over. I dropped him and Louis off first because betrayal had defeated him. Jealousy drained his spirit. He couldn't pretend to be okay. Thinking back to Thanksgiving 2019, that girl wasn't more beautiful. What I envied was youth and innocence. Earlier that year, I had endured isolation and betrayal that shattered my confidence. Now I understand that time--not money, beauty, or status--is what I value. There's no need for jealousy when you become the best version of yourself. Aaron can take this moment to rebuild. He can learn to speak kindly and clearly, and run again next year. Both brothers are intelligent, creative, hardworking, and capable. They share the same DNA, but respect must be earned. Time on earth is limited. Death--of innocence, relationships, or life itself--can make you jealous of the living. Boys and girls, let's not be jealous. read more

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14 days ago

Usually love this place but my most recent take out order was 1lb of shrimp and it was a plastic container filled with maybe 8 shrimps... I was highly disappointed. Maybe it was because I ordered it at 11PM and they ran out of shrimps?? Not sure but the sauce was still good as usual. I've ordered it in person before and the portion was fine. Not sure why the take out order was so tiny. read more

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Christine D.

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This place never disappoints. Always amazing flavor in everything I've tried. It's my family's go to spot to get crawfish, and every party I've bought it for, people go crazy for it read more

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Crystal T.

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1 month ago

They changed their sausage and it's not good anymore I hope they change it back. Overall, very good in flavor but quality is extremely hit or miss. The clams are always good, the shrimp is ok--sometimes overcooked, and the crawfish ranges depending if they have fresh or frozen so you have to ask them every time. read more

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Long D.

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Food is good usually after i eat crawfish is tends to get very thirsty afterwards but this place ok. Food is fresh and crawfish is jumbo size. Hahaha bought 5 bls feel like 3 the reason is the crawfish is big so look little . Recommend house special sauce. And a hit of extra spicy sauce on the side for the kick. read more

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kacie c.

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Large, flavorful crawfish and shrimp! The garlic noodles were yummy and buttery! Even the texture of their rice was on point! On top of all that, service was so kind and super attentive :) read more

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Matthew F.

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Great late night spot for Cajun cravings. Super friendly staff. The house special sauce is where it's at read more

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Kat T.

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Crawfish LA is one of my favorites for seafood boil. I also like to order corn on the side. The fried rice is really good here as well. The service is good, and the ambiance is nice. I recommend coming here if you're craving seafood boil! read more

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Carson L.

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Very yummy crab. Super clean establishment. Good service. Amazing that it's open late

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Henry L.

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First time here and will definitely go back. Great food, great staff and great prices..

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Huynh H.

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We got 2lbs crawfish, 2lbs shrimps, 1lb snow crab legs, 2corns 4 sausages with cajun house special sauce. Delicious!. They have promotion now. I believe it's 1lb free for any 3lbs up. Friendly staff with pretty fast service. Hidden gem for seafood lovers. Definitely come back next time! read more

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The food is great customer service is great. The atmosphere is great. I rate their food 10 out of 10 read more

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Michael P.

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We came here on a Saturday evening and enjoyed the dinner very much. The sauce was tasty with the right amount of flavors. Overall, service was great and staff were attentive. read more

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Calvin D.

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First time here! Excellent crawfish! Perfect seasoning and spice level. Staff is accommodating and very nice!

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A P.

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Great service and excellent food. Love the combo so you get a variety of everything! Price is reasonable and clean and welcoming atmosphere.

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Late night go-to! All seafood are fresh and seasoning is great! Will come back to try other dishes.

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Cathy Q.

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Great food and great value! Crawfish boil combo was super flavorful and the oysters were fresh. The place is really cute inside with multiple TVs playing a variety of sports, movies, etc. Service is fast and attentive. read more

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Nguyen T.

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Quán crawfish này đúng kiểu "ăn là ghiền" luôn Tôm tươi, con nào con nấy chắc thịt, thấm gia vị cực đã. Mình gọi sốt Cajun với garlic butter, vị đậm đà mà không quá mặn, ăn kèm bắp với khoai tây là hết sảy. Nhân viên thân thiện, lên món khá nhanh dù quán đông. Sẽ quay lại dài dài! read more

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Khuyen D.

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I visited on the weekend and was really satisfied with both the food and the service. Crawfish is a must-try dish! The crawfish meat is firm, fresh and well-absorbed in the sauce. I ordered the slightly spicy garlic butter flavor - fragrant, rich, and served with corn and potatoes, it was perfect. Steamed clams have a light sweet taste, fresh clams, the steaming water is just right, fragrant with lemongrass - the standard of "eat it all and drink it all"! Grilled oysters with scallion oil was my favorite dish that day - fatty oysters, hot scallion oil, fatty and fragrant, served with crispy roasted peanuts, extremely appealing. The crab stir-fried vermicelli is also very good - a lot of crab, firm and sweet meat, the vermicelli is just chewy, not too dry or crumbly. The seasoning is very tasty, with a slight burnt edge, making it even more delicious. The restaurant space is clean, spacious, the service is quick and friendly. The price is reasonable for the quality of the food. In short: Anyone who loves seafood, especially crawfish and grilled oysters, must definitely visit CRAWFISH LA once! I will definitely come back! read more

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I love this place. I'll definitely come back first. I'm trying. The crab was amazing. The shrimp with out of this world. They're sauce with a perfect case between spicy and sweet. Very friendly service. Definitely recommend. read more

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First time here. Mannnnnnnnn this place was good. Friends and I got the combo 2, with fried rice, and wings. All the food was great, price is reasonable, and atmosphere was chill. Would definitely come back here ! read more

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Jenny T.

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Last night, I was here with my friends. We ordered appetizers and a 3lb combo and got 1 more lb free, such a great promotion! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the staff took great care of us. This is an excellent spot, and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Phng Anh L.

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Had an amazing dinner at Crawfish LA in San Jose last night with friends! We ordered the combo plus a basket of fried calamari and fries, and everything was so fresh and flavorful. The service was fast and the staff was so friendly, frequently checked on our table. Cool place for hanging out with friends, definitely a new go-to for seafood boils. 5/5, highly recommend! read more

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The food is extremely delicious and tasty. Price very reasonable. Best place and service very good. read more

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Great Atmosphere with great food. Service is quick and the waitresses are very nice and easy going. Would recommend read more

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We tried a combo with crawfish, mussel and clam. We also order snow crab and coconut milk with snail. Overall everything is good. This is the first time I tried crawfish so it's kinda cold and plain to me personally. I hope the coconut milk is thicker but it's okay read more

Crawfish LA - Combo: Mussel, clam, crawfish. Snow crab, garlic noodles - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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I tried spicy Thai sea food soup with medium spicy but it's very spicy for me. The soup is very tasty. If you can't eat spicy, i recommend regular spicy. Next time, i will be back to try CRAWFISH. read more

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Food so delicious, and big portions, and not supper crowed so that mean I don't need to wait for the table. Waiter is so friendly

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I came here last time and it was realllllly good. We came back with a group and unfortunately their cf was the fresh river cf which I don't like so that was a bummer. Mien Xao Cua is good, their coconut snails were huge and their other snails in corn sauce was interesting. I'd give it another shot. read more

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2857 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA 95111
Fairgrounds
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(408) 622-8767
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Hours

What time does Crawfish LA open?

Crawfish LA opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Crawfish LA close?

Crawfish LA closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Food & Alcohol

Does Crawfish LA serve alcohol?

Yes, Crawfish LA serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Crawfish LA allow dogs?

Yes, Crawfish LA allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Crawfish LA have parking?

Yes, Crawfish LA has parking options.

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Does Crawfish LA have free WiFi?

Yes, Crawfish LA has free WiFi.

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Looking for the best crawfish in town? You’ve found it! At CRAWFISH LA, we serve the freshest crawfish, with bold flavors and Southern hospitality. Whether you’re a long-time crawfish lover or trying it for the first time, our friendly team is here to make you feel right at home. Come in, grab a seat and enjoy, we promise you’ll leave feeling full and happy!

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4.6(263 reviews)

6.1 mi•West San Jose

My wife and I have been coming here for years, when it was Isabella's. It is seriously one of my…read morefavorite restaurants and we are so happy to see that food quality and flavor has not went down! Service is non intrusive which is appreciated. Girls are always nice and friendly. We accidentally got charged for dessert and she corrected it immediately. My go to is the Lomo Saltado the meat is tender with the green spicy sauce is a game changer! Of course I want more meat (who doesn't!? haha) but portion is pretty reasonable for the price. My wife typically orders the Arroz con Mariscos which is a heafty portion with a very creamy/rich flavor. We usually add some lemon which elevates the flavor! We also order the ceviche trio & the pulpo appetizer both are great dishes just wish there was more pulpo. Nevertheless we will remain regulars at Inka's. We just love the food it's always comforting and delicious!

Wow, this place is amazing…read more The ambiance is casual and the space is big enough to handle a few large parties, and they take reservations which makes planning easy. Everything we ordered was really good, and they made all the dishes mild for us, which we appreciated. The ribeye was cooked perfectly medium rare and full of flavor. The tallarin verde pasta was a standout, the sauce was smooth, rich, and just right. The ceviche was fresh and light with a nice sour kick, and the tostadas paired perfectly with it. What really stood out was the service. We accidentally showed our server a dish from a different restaurant, and instead of saying no, he said they could make it. They followed through and it came out great. That kind of effort is rare. Good food, great service, no misses. Overall, it was a great experience. This place clearly cares, and I'll definitely be back to try more.

11/12/2022 inside

Housemade hot sauce!

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Trio Ceviche ($31)

Pacific Catch

3.9(2.1k reviews)

5.1 mi

In a world where everything but your salary keeps going up and you keep getting less for more,…read morePacific Catch is giving people what they want: a break. Their daily HH, aka Aloha Hour, offers one of the best values I've seen in years. We're taking $9 cocktails, $10 ceviche, and $7 tacos. Almost everything on that menu is at least $4 off regular menu prices; their pupu platter takes the crown with a whopping $7.50 discount. It's not just the prices. Their recently renovated dining area is bright, inviting, and comfortable. And all of the staff who worked on 3/20 were an absolute delight. Thank you, Pacific Catch Campbell, for being a shining pillar and sustaining the community. We appreciate you!

Great service - attentive servers who paid attention to details when taking our order…read more Unfortunately, the food was not prepared as server had taken my order. Ordered fish tacos with salsa on the side but actual order came with fish on top of the salsa and slaw. Disappointed but didn't comment about that since I didn't notice until I'd already taken a bite of each taco. Wished it had been served on the side as it made the tacos soggy and a little spicier than I would have liked. Fried Baja fish tacos had batter similar to fish and chips batter. Wished it was a lighter batter to make it easier on the stomach. It was hard to eat the corn tortilla on both tacos because the salsa was on the bottom of the fish versus being on top of the fish. Accompanying salad was dressed just right with the vinaigrette I requested. Black beans were nicely seasoned. Ordered a nojito which was not very flavorful. Thought it would be mintier, citrusy mocktail but honestly it just tasted like ginger ale with two quartered limes and sprigs of mint. Not worth the $6 I paid for it. Very disappointing.. Would have been better off saving that money spent to buy a pint of ice cream from a local retailer. Don't think I'll go out of my way to return unless I'm sure that my order will be more aligned to my order and if I'm in the neighborhood..

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Taqueria y Mariscos Costa Alegre

4.5(247 reviews)

0.8 mi•Fairgrounds

Family-owned & operated

Get ready to be transported to the authentic neighborhood MexiCali experience! You should come…read moreexpecting the freshest seafood to impress your Family and friends, and not have to spend too much for quality and service with a smile from Mayra!

Food was delicious and Ani was phenomenal and so helpful what a looker it has the best atmosphereread more

Ayer pase por tu casa, y me aventaste un limón, y como no soy *uey, que se lo echo a mi Pulpo a la Diabla!

Taquitos y a esperar la semana!

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¡Tienes que probarla! Nueva, refrescante y deliciosa Granada-Naranja Mimosa.

Anchors Fish & Chips and Seafood Grill

4.1(480 reviews)

4.1 mi•Willow Glen

I've been coming here lately and just wanted to rave about how much I enjoy the grilled cheese…read more It's probably the best lobster grilled cheese I've ever had. Cute little patio, restaurant is small so I'd recommend sitting outside for a little less noise. Definitely a good restaurant if you want fresh, quality seafood.

My friend and I ate lunch at Anchors Fish & Chips. It was delicious. I ordered the Baja cod fish…read moretacos. My friend ordered the crab sandwich. We also ordered cheesy bread. Everything was delicious. The bread was very good! The Baja tacos were very good. The fish was fresh and fried just right. The crab sandwich was good but it could have done without the bacon on the sandwich. The bacon's taste was overwhelmingly. We both had a small salad. The produce was fresh but the blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing were very weak. They both had little taste. The service was great. Not a lot of parking outside so be prepared to park on the street.

Dungeness crab Cheesy Bread

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Calamari cooked perfectly.

The Boiling Crab

3.8(4.3k reviews)

1.6 mi•Evergreen

Estimated 75-105 min wait for a Sunday dinner at 6:15pm. Added us on the yelp waitlist and then…read moredecided to kill some time and walk around in target across the parking lot. Too bad you can't add to the waitlist beforehand. We ended up getting seated at our table around 7:50pm This location is not as big as the other SJ location but it is slightly less busy than that one since it's further out. They have a white board near the door that lists the seafood that they're out of for the day, which is helpful to note. Menu and pricing is available through the QR code on the table We ordered 2lbs of shrimp and 1 lb of crawfish in medium spice with the whole shabang to share between 2 people. The seafood boil came out hot and within 10 mins but we felt like it wasn't marinaded into the seafood, potato's and corn enough. Portion and spice wise was perfect though. We were hoping to order garlic noodles but was a little disappointed it wasn't on their menu. Our host was attentive though and came by to check on us and give us more gloves

I was really disappointed with our visit. I haven't been to The Boiling Crab in years--probably 7…read moreyears or more. One reason is that I don't live in the San Jose area anymore, and another is that there are now so many seafood boil spots around since Boiling Crab really started the trend. One positive right away: there was no long wait. We arrived around 8pm and were seated immediately, which was great. I remember the days when we'd have to put our name down and walk around Target while waiting for our table. I do wish they offered combo bags like a lot of other seafood boil places do now, since that's always a hit. Instead, we ordered 3 pounds of shrimp with whole-sha-bang sauce in mild. The shrimp themselves were great--nice and big, not the tiny peanut-sized ones you sometimes get. The flavor was also really good. However, the "mild" tasted much spicier than I remembered. From past visits, mild always had a small kick but was still pretty manageable. This honestly tasted closer to medium. My boyfriend politely asked one of the servers if he could get a small side of garlic butter because the sauce was spicier than expected. She immediately responded that it would be $5 for extra sauce, and the way it was said came off pretty rude. We understand that there's an option to make the bag "extra saucy" for an additional charge, but he wasn't asking for extra sauce for the whole bag--just a small side to balance out the spice. Even a simple response like "I'm sorry it came out spicier than expected" would have gone a long way. I've worked in customer service for over 15 years, and I've always believed in "kill them with kindness." We weren't rude at all--we just mentioned that it seemed spicier than mild. In the end, we decided to just skip the extra sauce. Again, the flavor was still good, but to me this definitely tasted more like medium. When we got our check, a different server asked how everything was. My boyfriend mentioned that the sauce was spicier than mild, and she responded with, "Oh no, I'm sorry it wasn't exactly what you wanted." We told her it wasn't her fault since we had already mentioned it earlier, and she just gave us a sympathetic look. Overall, the food itself was good, and I'd probably give it a 4 for taste, but the lack of customer service knocked the experience down for me. I understand it was later in the evening and they still had a full lobby, but a little kindness and attentiveness would have made a big difference.

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California Fish Grill

3.8(530 reviews)

3.4 mi•Blossom Valley

I' had my eye on California Fish Grill for a while, ever since one opened very close to me…read more.. This location is not it, but I was in the area and thought I'd give it a try. My buddy was also craving some Fish n Chips as well. Good size venue with a decent amount of seating. Parking is not an issue, with plenty of spaces in the plaza. Use the kiosk in the front to order and wait for your number to be called. This is a fast casual restaurant, so it's open seating. The interior and the tables were clean. Service was very friendly. The staff were very helpful and informational. They gave us extra sauce when we needed and were on top of everything. They took away our plates and cleaned out the table as soon as we left. #FishGrill: ~ LOBSTER NACHOS - 3.5/5 A heaping amount of food. I thought it could do with a bit more Lobster meat. There were tons of chips. Corn chips, wild-caught lobster, avocado, roasted corn, green onion, lomi tomato, diced chilies, cream sauce, green goddess & dynamite sauce. ~ FRIED CATFISH w/ Fire Roasted Street Corn - 4.5/5 Reminds me of NOLA. An excellent fried Catfish; crispy, mild and flaky without being overly oily and heavy. I thought the catfish could be a bit meatier portion wise. Grilled available as well. The Roasted Street Corn was perfect as well. ~ French Fries - 4/5 Brilliant Fries. Simple, crispy, slightly salty, just about perfect. Solid spot. I was impressed with the Fish and Chips as well, lightly battered, tender and crispy and it didn't make me feel bloated or lethargic after I ate. I'll definitely be back to check out the rest of the menu...

The family loves CFG! We tried their other location on evergreen, but the Almaden location is my…read morefavorite! It's spacious and has a lot more parking spots available. You order on a self service kiosk and wait for your food and name to be called at the counter. You can either pick it up yourself or bring it to the table. The staff are so attentive and friendly. I ordered their dynamite shrimp bowl and it was packed with flavor. Lots of shrimp for protein and a large bed of rice for carbs. Delicious, filling, and I would definitely order here again.