The theme of the restaurant is so cool. It's like you're on a big ship. They have fresh fish in a boat near the kitchen. The service was great, very attentive. The drinks were delicious. I ordered a maracuya margarita and asked them to make it spicy with jalapeños. He asked how spicy and I said very spicy! It was so delicious and spicy! I ordered the shrimp ceviche. It didn't have much flavor. I added lots of lime and hot sauce. My friend's food was also bland. He ordered some salmon dish. The waiter was great. Excellent service, attentive. They took our group pictures. They surprised our friend with a song & dessert. The bathrooms are really interesting & fun. The food was a little pricey for being bland. I was really expecting it to be good. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was mostly empty. There was a playground right next to where we sat. Not a great view. Don't waste your money on food. The drinks were good but that's it. read more

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The rock shrimp was nice, the mussels were over buttered ! Couldn't finish or eat them, the coconut shrimp comes in a nice presentation. Music wasn't very lout, yet it's not a quiet place. Got the lobster with oil and so on was nice. The baked salmon was my favorite read more

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Had Jesus as our waiter and he is fantastic!!! Service here is always superb! Had a birthday celebration. Normally they bring a cupcake and sparkler presentation, but I ordered a cake from the bakery (Tere Cazola) from across the highway. Turned out perfect!!!! Had two dishes of grilled octopus, shrimp cocktail, Peruvian ceviche. Nine drinks (non-alcoholic), came out to $105. Great price and value. read more

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We ordered the food and decided to change some of the dishes. He didn't even make it to the front and said it was too late. The shrimp taco imo was the best. Also, I feel that since we were foreigners they charged us more for their seasonal fresh seafood and made us pay tip though I was going to anyways. I don't appreciate the double standards. read more

If you ever happen to be in Playa Del Carmen Mexico I would highly recommend visiting this roadside restaurant. It is on the way to the dolphin encounters. Ask your driver or Google it or search on Yelp. Believe me it will be worth the stop. The fried fish, the coconut shrimp, fresh, coconut water, it was all amazing! read more

This network has a good branch in Cancun, but in this one everything is bad. Fish is not fresh, food is not tasty, music is very loud, waiters are obnoxious, service is not caring, napkins are dirty, way overpriced, overall bad energy. There so many wonderful fish restaurants in Playa, and this one is to avoid. read more

We wanted to cleanse our palates from the $hitty meal at Mi Pueblo the night before, so we hit El Oasis that was recommended by our driver. EO specializes in mariscos, and is frequented primarily by locals. We started w/ the calamares fritos (110 pesos @ 17.75 exch rate), and ceviche de camarones y pulpo (120). First of all, the calamares were OK. I thought they were a bit too uniform for the eye: 3 Stars. On the other hand, the seafood in the ceviche was super fresh, and it was topped w/ guac like it should be: 4 Stars. For our entrees, I had the pulpo panka (180 | braised octopus), while my rellies had paella (160), filete relleno (175), and steamed filete (180 | the latter 3 not pictured). My rellies all liked their entrees, esp the one who ordered the paella. I had a bite and the shrimp were big and fresh: 4 Stars. Likewise, when my pulpo finally arrived, it was tender and went well w/ the tortillas: 4 Stars. Regarding the ambiance, its aire libre (open air) and they have good music playing in the background. In addition, there are a lot of whimsical nuances inc a white shark in front that you can take pics with: 4 Stars. In contrast, the service was a bit mixed. The waiter was a nice guy, but when I asked him for English menus for my rellies, they did not arrive. I had to ask the hostess. Additionally, my ceviche came w/ the other entrees, and my entree came much later. Thirdly, the waiter offered bread & tortillas, but they arrived after my rellies had been eating their entrees a while. Lastly, I asked the hostess to call a taxi. However, it wasn't until the Mgr, Roger asked me if we needed a taxi did I notice a sense of urgency: 5 Stars for Roger, 3 Stars for the waiter, and 2 Stars for the hostess and kitchen. Despite the mixed service, I would return in a heartbeat. The food is very good, and its outside the touristy area so locals come here. When traveling, its always best to go where the locals go. read more

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Truly well done .. this must be my 7th visit here .. today i had the Boquinete the whole fish in al mojo de ajo and i asked for some ajillo sauce on the side .. eveything came in perfect texture and taste .. served with a dish of vegetables and rice .. the sauces were exquisite .. the fish cooked "a la plancha" and to perfection.. I was pleasantly surprised as I have been ordering the sea food Ceviches and other less sophisticated dishes during my previous visits .. Also, I have been noticing service has come a long way here .. the last 3 times waiters went out of their way to make sure all is fine at my table .. Excellent value for money . i recommend read more

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The service was great and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the coconut shrimp. Wouldn't recommend the marlin. read more

El Oasis Mariscos - Coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me

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Really good sea food, rice dishes. Staff was very friendly. Came here with my family for dinner. Everyone was happy and full. Thank you for great service read more

El Oasis Mariscos - Mixed grill seafood platter. - Seafood Near Me

Ordered the oysters, and after waiting 40 minutes when they came out they were warm and were the worst tasting I've ever had. 7 oysters and 2 mojitos were $30, never again.. read more

Watch your check, this time food was NASTY coconut shrimp used to be big jumbo now it's small pieces breaded together with heads & tails on to make them look like jumbo. Got my check had 3 extra beers added on and I don't think it was by mistake. Service was horrible and ghetto waiter greeted me and my wife with a loud 5th Ave Remember me. We walked a mile to get away from that kind of bull just to get it there. NEVER AGAIN read more

Food was definitely missing flavor ordered several items the best I ordered was the coconut shrimp. I would consider it bland and Americanized. Try the place down the street LA Floresca. read more

You Must Come Here! We just found it by Yelp. Only locals.. but very inviting and the people are simply the absolute BEST. Roger was so helpful and welcoming. The food was so fresh it was almost still swimming. They start you with seafood broth. It is free and piping Hot. It was the best thing I have Ever Tasted! I had to have a whole bowl of it. But that was a bad Idea because I couldn't finish my Grilled Octopus/ Pulpo. The Pulpo was too Die for. You can get it with different sauces. There are too many to list. But I wanted to taste it. It was delicious. My husdand had the Grilled Grouper it was moist and the grilled veggies were amazing. They served it with mashed potatoes and those I could have eaten 4 lbs. My friend had the Coconut Shrimp and there was about 8 or more served in a Coconut half. This place just has all the seafood you could want. If we had time we would all go back. Wish we had found it earlier. Please people go here. You can't go wrong. read more

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After reading the favorable reviews on Yelp, I visited El Oasis with a big group of friends during our stay in Playa del Carmen. The food and service were both phenomenal. We loved the interior AND the exterior of the restaurant, which has very cute, authentic vibe. Caribbean Fish Fillet dish was one of the best dishes I've had during our trip. Also the drinks and entrees are very affordable compared to other options on the bustling main street. Highly recommend. read more

El Oasis Mariscos - Stuffed Crab (top) and Caribbean Fish Fillet (bottom, so soft and moist) - Seafood Near Me

I ordered the shrimp burrito, the price was expensive yet there were only 4 shrimps and it was mostly rice. It was so disappointing considering it is a seafood restaurant read more

Coming from the coast of California and as an avid fisherwoman, I can say that this seafood is top-notch! We did the mixed ceviche (mixto ceviche) and the portion was extremely generous. Could've been our whole meal. Super fresh. Next we had the seafood special paella and it was great. We each had caipiroska and you cannot skip these! A spin on the caipirnha but with vodka. Best cocktail I've had in a long time. ¡Delicioso! And Yasmin is a wonderful server. Very friendly and helpful. read more

El Oasis Mariscos - Seafood Near Me

My wife and I went here while on vacation. What a fantastic date night! We had amazing food and drinks. I had red snapper, she had lobster tail, all fresh. The sauces for the snapper were soo delicious! The wait staff, bartender, and the hostess were all so incredibly nice. Truly an amazing experience. read more

This was my favorite restaurant, so far, in playa del Carmen. The atmosphere was festive, the wait staff spoke "just enough" English, but were patient while I practiced my Spanish. The Marlin taco appetizer, and main course paella, were excellent. When I asked them what the local drink "horchata" was they brought me a small glass to taste. I could eat there every day. Excellent seafood restaurant in la playa. read more

Shocked by the good reviews. #1- they brought us chips and mayonnaise, tamarind and habanero. We tried it, thought it was gross. When we asked for salsa or pick de gallo they said it would be extra which we said is fine, and they never brought it. Tacos were mediocre. Staff was rude. read more

Customer service was great from the start until the end, food was great and nicely presented great experience me and my husband were satisfied and happy. read more

Nastiest place I've ever eaten ate. As a matter of fact, it was so nasty I couldn't even finish my food. The "fresh oysters" had a swamp taste, if you are into that, then this place is for you. I spoke to the manager told her about the nasty oysters, her response was "oh is cause you haven't had them here before" I couldn't even hold my laughter. Stay away from this place is not worth it. Ps I speak fluent Spanish and my complaint was done in Spanish. There is No way she misunderstood me read more

The food here is something! The seafood is fresh, abundent and prepared by expert hands. The tropical shrimp are to die for, I would have never expected to be "wowed" like that; creamy coconut sauce with fresh pineapple, roasted nuts and perfectly done shrimps. I dare you to finish your plate without any help! read more

The service is great and the food quite ok. It's a bit on the touristy side though (which wasn't to unexpected so close to 5th Avenue). The spicy halapeño sauce is pretty tasty if you like it spicy! read more

So first, I cannot fathom coming to Mexico and ordering a hamburger or a Caesar salad, but you do you. The food and service at El Oasis were terrific, with Mari and Ulysses answering our questions and making sure we wanted for nothing. The tamarind with chipotle salsa served with the totopos is addictive. A little sweet and smoky with a small amount of heat, it could be my new favorite thing. I had a shrimp and jicama tostada that was much larger than I expected. The base was a slice of jicama and the shrimp were breaded and fried. It is dribbled with a spicy sauce. Overall it was very good. I also ordered the paella and brought most of it home, very delicious and filled with tender octopus, calimari, shrimp, fish and shrimp. They showed a smaller option in the menu, but we were told they do not do that now. Hubby had the grilled octopi and loved every bite! It was served with rice and veg. One friend had the paella as well and the other had the shrimp in three cheese sauce. He said the shrimp was great, but the sauce was more of a cream sauce than cheese. It also came with rice and veg. Glam for dessert was excellent and rich. The dessert tray is a work of art! We will definitely be going back before we go home. read more

Very expensive food. Horrible hamburger (clearly frozen patties) and cesar salad (the croutons treated like Walmart boxed and the sauce treated like the kraft bottle. Owner insisted it was freshly made. Disagree) My mother tacos were terrible too. The Mexican food was way better according to my sister she brother. Try the arrachera. And the chile relleno of shrimp. read more

Great experience. Wide variety of seafood. Manager and staff made us feel welcome. Food was good. Nice outside patio. Worth a stop

Everything we had was delicious!!! They have a large menu selection and the staff is really friendly. We ate there several times because the food and prices were way better than the resort. I highly recommend. read more

I thought this place was good. I ordered shrimp tacos and a shrimp empanada. The taco was good, a little too much breading but other than that good taste. Empanada was equally good. My parents ordered the fish ceviche & shrimp cocktail, good in taste and fresh! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Walked by frequently to check on our table. Prices are decent. I recommend a visit :) read more

I have no idea why the great ratings for this restaurant. We should have left as soon as we saw how many items were on the menu. Too many items on a menu almost always assures mediocrity. Another indication was the woman working for the restaurant scamming photos. She walked table to table asking if she could take a photo for the restaurant and then tried to sell them back to diners. I found some of the seafood in my paella to be fresh but not all. Some had that overly fishy taste which overpowered the paella. The bass fillet was fresh and good, so I help my wife finish that. She was less thrilled because she was told it would be flaky but it was more of a softer Caribbean fish. That should be expected of warmer water fish. The fillet is served with Peruvian rice which is also good. The vegetables were bland. The restaurant is not a great value and we could not finish our food even though we were hungry. For value and quality comparison, at approximately $25 US more, we had a white table cloth style, homemade past and fresh sea food dinner at Cenacolo Playa. Cenacolo is both top end for experience and food. read more

Wow, this place outdid itself. It was a rainy Saturday & we had scoped out the place online already, checked out the menu, figured out how to get there, etc. We got there pretty early for Mexican time but they were open & ready for us. We were the only ones there besides about a dozen staff. Our waiter was very attentive & the food was incredible. My husband had a beer (or 2) & I had a very tasty lemonade & then ordered apps. I had the medium shrimp cocktail (that was huge & full of this sweet & savory cocktail sauce & a ton of juicy shrimp. My husband ordered 3 marlin tacos (thinking they'd be like San Diego street tacos) & they were huge with just marlin cooked in something delicious. For lunch, I had a marlin taco & carb taco & they bring out these 3 sauces; one habanero & not too spicy, one like a Mexican tarter sauce, & this other smokey one. So with each bite, I had a choice. Ben ordered the Pulpo Chamuscado which was this lovely octopus just missing the head blackened with some savory sauce that enhanced the tenderness of the octopus. It was served with this potato dish that was au gratin in flavor. This place is pretty funky with decor & thatched roof, all kinds of beachy decor including a really cook restroom with rust ship's doors & these sinks where the faucet is a real conch shell. The service was great, the food was great, & it was exactly what we were looking for. read more

Staying at an all inclusive and decided we needed a change of menu. Was recommended this restaurant by the concierge. We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The seafood ceviche was awesome. Huge portion and delicious. We also had fish tacos and paella that was very good. Great salsa verde and margaritas. Reasonably priced for all we ate and drank. read more

Came to looking for a ceviche de Cameron and found this place that not only was delicious but also very quick. The staff is friendly.