Absolutely amazing! Big your trying to indulge but not feel shitty after this is the place. Great portions and protein. The service is amazing. Truly a hidden gem! 100/100 recommend. Come hungry! read more

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Yummmmm came here for the ceviche and it did not disappoint! The portions are sizable and definitely worth the price. You also get complimentary tostados to scoop up all the fresh seafood. I tried two different types of ceviche, and both were so flavorful and fresh. The food also came out very quickly. There is booth seating and table seating to accommodate any sized-parties. Service was good, but it definitely helps if you know how to speak Spanish. I definitely want to come back and try their other menu items! read more

El Marinero - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food service and ambiance was good. Good variety. Went with a group of 10. Food didn't take long

Food was excellent. Service was good. Ambiance was nice. Tea was excellent. Great choices, nice variety of seafood.

Craving seafood, the boy and I decided to check this place out for dinner while on our trip to San Antonio. We were crazy impressed with the service, quality, and portion size of the food. We split the seafood tower and oysters preparado. I don't think I've seen a more enormous portion of seafood for such a reasonable price. We actually took some back to the hotel because we couldn't finish it all! We would totally go back. read more

El Marinero - Torre Imperial (ceviche seafood tower) - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We stopped by at El Marinero for a very quick lunch and really enjoyed the awesome food and lively, music filled vibe of the restaurant. We ordered shrimp tostadas and fish ceviche. Food came out super fast and seafood was fresh and delicious. Portions are generous, we took a box to go. There was a local Mariachi band playing, which made it extra fun and lively. Food: 4.5 stars Service: 4.5 stars Atmosphere: 4 stars Tips: Generous portions Great fresh seafood Casual vibe Low key spot Parking lot on the back read more

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Stopped in on 4th of July as we were limited to restaurants in the area for a weekend getaway. This was minutes away from our stay and decided to give it a try. Quickly greeted upon entry and it was definitely a happening spot. Quickly seated and drink orders take for our party of 7. Service definitely felt rushed but our waitress certainly seemed over extended. There was nothing great about the service - we were never checked on after our food came to the table - no drink refills or anything of that sort so we just made the best of what we ordered. Chicken quesadillas - very well seasoned meat, a good amount of cheese, however extremely oily as oil was dripping all over with every bite. Regular fish ceviche - well seasoned, had good flavor, was a good side portion (medium), and had fresh avocado on the top. Waitress did come out with tostadas and Valentina for this dish which was great. Mixed Fajitas (beef, chicken, shrimp) - these are not traditional Tex-Mex style fajitas with sour cream, cheese, and pico to make your own tacos. This is more of mixed grilled meat with onions and peppers as well as tortillas. Meat was seasoned well and tasted great but my big complaint was for being a mariscos places, the shrimp was not cleaned. Between conversations going on my kiddos, I quickly ate one and felt the crunch grittiness and spit out the chewed up shrimp to see the black shrimp poop in my napkin. That's when I realized none of them had been cleaned. This kind of grossed me out and I didn't clean them out, just ate the beef and chicken on the plate. Beef torta - very well seasoned meat and fillings were ample. Margarita - very artificial/sweet tasting and not overly strong tasting. Not bad by any means but def could have improved in a few areas and definitely coupe improve service. As we were leaving there was a singing guitar player who'd just arrived which would be great for ambiance but the place has a bit of echo and with it being busy, it was already hard to hear so adding loud live music would intensify this. Wouldn't recommend for an intimate conversation or small kids or those sensitive to sounds. read more

El Marinero - Ceviche de Pescado - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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From the music to the food to the drinks this spot did not miss being from Houston I was always let down with SA Mexican food but this is the spot to be if you want some fire!!!! 10/10 read more

El Marinero - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food was alright but the fries were GREAT but I feel as if the kitchen looked dirty and what I saw is that the plates aren't washed and there was a piece of parchment paper on top but you could tell that it was reused.The service was great and the servers are polite except they have a "give us your number and we will call you when your table is ready" type service. Even though no one is there and the music really ruins the ambiance, don't get me wrong it's great songs but it's overally loud and its as if the singers are screaming in your ear, but it's not their fault it's just that the restaurant is SO SMALL for them to be singing at that volume. But the one good thing about this place is the restrooms, they are well decorated and very clean. read more

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recent visit to El Marino Seafood was fantastic! I was there during Lent and the staff were kind and accommodating. The rice was so delicious and perfectly complemented my meal. I could tell that it was made with care and attention to detail. In addition to the delicious rice, the seafood was fresh and expertly prepared. I could tell that the chefs take pride in their work and strive to create a memorable dining experience read more

El Marinero - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was great. Personally for my family and I best seafood we had and didn't get sick from it. The service was great too. The environment was fun with live music. Highly recommend this place. The photos show what my family and I ate. read more

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Food was that good. I was starving and forgot to take a pic. Just know it was worth it .

Very disappointed in the outcome we had today with this restaurant! Went for a date night and waited over ten minutes for a waiter and no one came yet they went to two other tables THAT WERE SEATED AFTER US MEANWHILE 4 EMPLOYEES WERE ALL ON THEIR PHONE AND KEPT LOOKING UP AT US. We've been coming here for years and have never experienced this. Been craving this place for a while and sadly won't be coming back! Our server was probably the girl sitting outside on her phone. read more

Not good.........it is expensive for me, like 50 bucks is splurging on myself to feel good. I almost cried how bad it was. The ceviche was all raw , like they had just thrown it together because they ran out. No cucumber, no avocado, and the tostadas they gave me were so overdone without being burnt. I spent 50 bucks hoping to be happy, only to be pissed off and kicking myself. It was a "special occasion " thing for me, and I got NO happiness whatsoever for 50 bucks, although my fridge is stocked!! THEN, I got sick from the RAW FISH CEVICHE!!! I took off work today due to the explosions of diarrhea!!! read more

The best Aguachiles I've had so far!!! Super super spicy and citrusy. Service was super fast and menu is straightforward. There isn't descriptions of the food so you need to ask waitress for further details. They have live music at night. Was pretty loud but at least the band was good! read more

El Marinero - Camarones Agua Chile "Verdes" - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food is really good. The ambiance was cool. A group of musicians were playing live music on the Friday I was there.

Food here is great!! Me and my family have been coming here since they opened, they never disappoint. Fresh seafood and service is great always. The place is always clean and the music is good! Fully recommend! read more

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We love this place. My husband and I discovered this delicious place just west of downtown. Great drinks and food. read more

El Marinero - Dosarita - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came here to celebrate my sisters birthday and the choice and selection looked amazing ! If you're a seafood lover this is the perfect spot for you. Give it up to my dad for finding the perfect Mexican seafood restaurant. Everything was cooked to perfection, nothing was burnt or undercooked. I defiantly want to come back and try more of the selection. I had to get the grilled fish since I just had my wisdom teeth pulled. But nice environment to be in. Very energetic atmosphere. read more

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Let's put it this way...this place NEVER DISAPPOINTS. Always a home run. I've been here many times. Just sad that it's my first time giving them the excellent review they deserve. read more

El Marinero - MolcaCampechana de Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for lunch. I asked fir lunch specials but they didn't have an actual lunch special menu. Just 3 choices. I ordered the mixed grill. Fajitas were good but the shrimp was a little funky. It was alright. Knocking it a star because there was a fly buzzing around- yuck! Lost another star fir service: asked the waitress for lemonade but she never brought them. read more

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Soooo good! Never disappointed unless they run out of modelo negra. The tecate preparada is a must. The place is always packed so get there early read more

El Marinero - Mochi molcajete - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Got to check this place out on July 4th around 7pm and there was a 45 minutes wait. The parking lot was consistently full but plenty of street parking right around the corner. Definitely more of a local spot and a lot of people seemed to be regulars there as they knew they staff and band members. This place is VERY LOUD so don't go expecting to have a quiet conversation with your friends. But it's a lot of fun to just sit back and enjoy the mariachi band. We had the shrimp cocktail to start. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and there were plenty of veggies and avacado though I wish the sauce was not so watery. I also had the fish tacos. These were very different from what I typically think of as fish tacos. More of a quesadilla with a fish stew inside. But it worked really well and I'd absolutely order them again. You need to go to the hostess/cash register to pay your bill as the server does not drop off your check at your table and know what your table number is which is written on the napkin dispenser. Overall it was a fun little place that I would love to visit again. read more

El Marinero - Mariachi Band - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is the best seafood place I've ever tried in San Antonio!! I've tried El Bucanero and the food is good, but not as good as here! It's also less expensive which is always a plus. The customer service here is ALWAYS on point! Everyone is extremely sweet and attentive! I'm originally from Houston and seafood is our thing over there. This place can make it and thrive out there! That's how good it is! read more

Its was really good customer service, fast food and fresh food! Definitely would go back again!

I absolutely love their caldo de mariscos. Such a good rich hearty soup that you usually don't find in many places. However, they lost a star thanks to their ceviche. It's not terrible, it's just not great. Insipid recipe for a few of their ceviches. Haven't tried them all but I tried quite a few. The Caldo is definitely a great dish though and definitely recommend. read more

Great food and excellent service. The Pulpo Tostada was on point. Will recommend this place to people looking for Mexican Mariscos.

Went there for lunch today. My wife and I had the steak ranchero plates and horchata for the beverage. We both got diarrhea. Will never go back. read more

This is the first time I've been here and I'd have to day it's very good! I had the beef fajitas with melted white cheese on top. It also had onions and bell peppers. It came with rice and bean. We got the el charro beans and didn't care for them. But the meat was very tender and flavorful. My mom got the beef, chicken and shrimp fajitas. It's called something else but I forgot the name. That's the picture of it. You can get 3 meals out of it. It was soooo good! The corn tortillas were great and the flour tortillas were some of the best I've ever had! Francisco with the curly hair was an awesome server! Ask for him. I only put 4 stars because it was very LOUD! Other than that, we'll definitely be back. read more

You cannot go wrong here. If you are into real Mexican style Mariscos, this should be your place. The deep fried Red snapper and shrimp were done to perfection ( Crispy). Also, it's a direct hit with the molcajete. I prefer spicy and that's what you get. We go twice a month on Fridays. Also, good live walk around music inside. Go and enjoy read more

Great drinks! Good service. Smallish place but still comfortable. The Mango Margaritas were my favorite. Not much of a seafood person but the others in my party loved the food and want to go back! I'll go back for the margaritas alone. read more

Amazing food. I recommend ordering the shrimp and 12 oyster cocktail off of the menu, as well as the molcajete Mar y Tierra.The margaritas are also solid. Will come back read more

Ties are my favorite michelada I've ever had. Definitely a must have if you're into micheladas. All of the food was flavored really well and pretty sizable portions! P.S we went during this corona time frame so excuse the plating. Also a very clean place looking back read more

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I love this place ! We first came 3 years when we moved to San Antonio. I love the shrimp ceviche. The service is fantastic and the food is amazing. 10/10 recommend. I have had both food to go and dine in, each time ceviche was beyond good. read more

Great spot! Last minute decision to come here and it was so good. Great vibes, mariachis, fast service and everything was fresh and good. We definitely plan on making this a spot we visit often! Close to home too! read more

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This is my favorite seafood restaurant. My favorite tostada "La sinaloense". Great sauces and beer variety. You must try the "huichol" sauces. read more

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I'll start with this, the food is good. However, the service sucked, it's hot as heck in there, and it's hella loud. Won't be coming back.

The food is good and the place is spotless. The service sucked. The waitress was more interested in her phone. We had to trap her to get a refill on tea. The lunch shrimp plate took forever. I will return though after having some of he best shrimp enchiladas ever. This is a great place. read more

El Marinero - Seafood Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

They have a good flavor portion is regular the temperature was cold food cold hot food hot I like this. The service was terrible at the entrance they didn't decide were to seat us and one server came to ask for the beverage another server came asking us for the food we give our food order and for my wife the cocktail she asked was wrong so the first server came and fix it so my fist plate was ok and the time pass and I was not getting my second plate so I ask the server what happened she put a face like I forgot it she came back and said that they were out of the plate so I had to ask for another one They didn't offered a apologies or a discount so bad I don't recommend this place at all to much servers but very efficient service. The music was to loud that we can't hear or talk at all read more

Business is starting up in Fredericksburg road, but to be called "El Marinero," they really were missing two very important signature menu pieces: "Rollo de Mariscos" (stuffed fish roll with cream) and the traditional Yellow rice-not the Mexican rice- the yellow rice that goes with Mexican fish dishes in Mexico. In addition the cóctel of camarones was NOT made with "Clamato." Tomato Juice was not thick at all. It was like diluted water and cheap tomato juice. Get with Clamato. Service was great. read more