As far as Mexican seafood is concerned, this is definitely one of the best in Albuquerque. Everybody's tastebuds and expectations are different, but this is a spot that has consistently high-quality seafood and customer service. Don't be misguided by the location and give them a try. My favorites include ceviche de camarón con pulpo (shrimp & octopus) and their shrimp & octopus cocteles. Their cumplimentary chips & salsa are one of the best also. read more

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Best molcajete ever! The main reason we go here every few months. Super friendly staff. (I don't recommend the beans.) Stick to the seafood meals and you won't be disappointed. If you don't like authentic Sinaloense Mexican food with staff being Spanish speaking only, then this is not the place for you. If you want American typical favorite Mexican meals then stick to the restaurants aimed for tourists. read more

we asked for a table for 11 people not knowing they closed an a hour and we were told No in the rudest way possible. We were told by the cook in the back that we were to many people and she wasn't going to deal with us ordering multiple different meals. i total understand not wanting to seat a big table a few minutes before closing but they still had a bit over an hour before closing which i think is absurd. Also there is a way to say no. the way we were addressed was beyond unprofessional and rude. safe to say we will not be going back. read more

i got togo food l. When asking for a side of shrimp to go with a plate I wanted the lady just pointed around the menu at combination plates. It was terrible. the rice was soggy and the beans were super runny. i noted that the people in the restaurant had good looking food and what i received didn't compare to what they had. the lady that was originally helping us left mid sentence and the other lady started to help us. she wasn't helpful at all and the food didn't even look appetizing. on top that the to go box has scratches in it like it was used previously 0/10. read more

El Zarandeado - to go box - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This place offers the best Sinaloa-style seafood in town. I recommend starting with a dozen of raw oysters or with a queso fundido first. Los Aguachiles are their signature dish consisting of raw fish, shrimp, and octopus cooked in lime in a very spicy sauce, I recommend the molcajete (more bang for your buck). This is synonymous with menudo as a cure for a hangover and probably healthier. On Sundays, El Compa Dimas will be there singing some corridos to complement your afternoon. Salucita! read more

El Zarandeado - Molcajete de Aguachiles y una Pacífico al lado - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bienvenido a México! El Zarandeado is a great Mexican Seafood restaurant in the South Valley of Albuquerque. You MUST try the Seafood Molcajete, loaded with tilapia, camarones, and pulpo. Superb. And be sure to have a horchata. read more

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Great little spot for all your pescado and ceviche needs. Also it's NOT New Mexican but Baja / California Mexican food.

A few days ago I was hungry but didn't know what I wanted so I started driving around looking for inspiration and I saw this parking lot that was packed so I thought what the heck I'll give it a try. I am sure glad I did this place is like being transported a few hundred miles south and into Mexico. The first thing that struck me as being like Mexico is the band playing at volumes much higher than most Americans are accustomed to but like every place I've ever been in Mexico. The second thing that made me feel like I was in Mexico is the base that one of the bandmembers was playing was clearly crafted from plywood and homemade. It was so wonderful to see the creativity I've always seen this in Mexico and admire people's ability to adapt. The clientele all appeared to be Mexicans which for me is a good sign if I am wanting Mexican food. Unfortunately my Spanish is pretty poor and my waitresses English was equally as poor but we managed to work it out and I got some wonderful tacos and a tostada de ceviche that was wonderful. I will definitely be back. the only word of caution I would have would be if you're wanting to have a lot of dinner conversation this might not be the best choice because of the volume of the band playing in the background was so loud I could hardly order much less carry on a dinner conversation. But if you're wanting to feel like you're in Mexico and have a really good meal this is the place to go read more

today i had the worst experience at this place , not only was the old lady arguin with me and telling me what i need to do when i order food in other restaurants , she also made fun of me and talked about me to other costumers , i been coming to this restaurant every year im in town with my man and i always bring lots of people from work they consume and spend money here every day for 10 days , because food is good , but it really ruins it when we get disrespected and punked. i ordered something ans it they serve me something else that i didnt wanted i send it back and they still want me to pay for it , the lady keept telling me that i have to pay for what i order regardless and that thats how it is in all restaurants . mam keep your comments to yourself and do your job. senora grocera read more

They need a little more versatility on thier menu. My family loves seafood but I m not the biggest, fan. Overall it was a pleasant experience read more

Best local seafood place I've ever been to hands down. The sinaloense was so good and it's the first time I tried one of those.

Delicious ceviche made from raw shrimp as opposed to pre-cooked that you sometimes get in other mariscos restaurants. Ostiones rellenos was fresh and amazing! I only had those two items but it was plenty. Took leftover ceviche home and ate it for breakfast the next morning. Yum! They're very generous with limes, their salsa is fantastic and they have a nice selection of hot sauces on the table. Place is clean, everyone spoke English (adding that 'cuz of a previous comment). Will definitely go back!!!! How'd I never find this this place before!? read more

Great friendly service. The food was really good, it was like eating in old Mexico. Highly recommend this place. read more

El Zarandeado - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Best Mexican seafood by far!!! Highly recommended.

We had a great meal at this restaurant the food is excellent prices were reasonable it's this nice little Mexican restaurant. It is not a New Mexican restaurant, but if you like spicy and Seafood this is a great stop. read more

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Delicious for Mexican seafood dishes. Great micheladas too! We always get the oysters and a fried whole fish. Great salsas too

Fresh food, fast service, funky location and spare furnishings, coupled with unique Sinaloan Mexican fare make this a must-visit eatery when I'm in town. What a treat! read more

El Zarandeado - Maribeth & Phil at our fave Mexican restaurant, especially now that Charlie's Back Door has closed. - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I ordered the Mar and Tierra (sp) the meat was hard and robbery it also came with fish or chicken I honestly couldn't tell what it was since it was overly cooked. Two shrimp wrapped in bacon was ok. The squid was stuck to the bottom of the bowl they serve it in so I couldn't get to it. Overall the dish was not worth $18 + tax. Service was not great either, our waitress was MIA I had to get up and get my own utensils. She never came around to refill our water, she, was too busy yelling at the other waiters about efficiency. I personally will not go back. read more

ZERO STARS Ordered an "aguachile" THE WORST, tasted one spoonful and returned it. it was like a cold " 7 mares caldo (seven seas soup) "! WIll never go back. read more

Place was delicious sea food was good loved there costa azul micheladas are awesome tortillas fresh made daily my wife had campechana she said was delicious loved the place real sea food read more

When we lived in Albuquerque for a few years for business, we would go to this place at least once a week. It was the best Sinaloan food we have ever had in our lives. We have moved back to South Florida since then and can't find a place anywhere that does what they do!! I would literally fly back there just for their molcajete! Unreal!! read more

Food is quite good. I always get the camarones a la diabla, they are spicy but not too crazy. The corn tortillas are handmade and delicious! Being Mexican I hate it when Mexican restaurants don't have authentic mexican foods. The establishment is a bit small though and it seems their AC isn't working that well. The staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

On a Friday Night I experinced loud, singing drunks and mediocre seafood. The camarones al mojo de aho were a huge dissapointment.

The food was super fresh and delicious. Definitely the best Mexican mariscos I've had in the states. The servers were friendly and the service was fast. The green chile salsa was good, the chips seemed homemade, and the tortillas were definitely made fresh. We ended up eating here because the owner allowed Safe Streets to setup a table in their lot to do sex worker outreach during the state fair, and they were the only business on central near the fairgrounds willing to do that. So feel good about spending your money here, great food and an owner who cares about the community and about keeping women safe. read more

Saturday afternoon. It was busy and the service was a little slow but the good was excellent! And they accommodated our surprised party of 13 very well! read more