Feb 2 2025 3.5 stars Lately our go to Mexican eats is Cinco De Mayo in Martinez. Christians-smh. It is Sunday and Cinco is closed. The server and service here at Isla was perfect. I pointed out to he waiter that he had a crumb on his chin and he wiped and chuckled like a nice champ. The music is pleasant but a bit louder than needed so I brought out the earplugs. The entire indoor setup is nice. Our food is arriving after what seems like a long wait meaning either the food is being served fresh, hot and tasty, or we are in for a mediocre experience. Our two plates arrived. Chilli relleno and Grilled chicken enchilada. I'm not a fan of the aesthetics of the smallish squair white plates. Reminds me of trying to look upscale. We own plates like these and that didn't work. Wife's enchilada plate was covered with three hot and very tasty chicken filled food bombs plus sides. The chili plate looked a little weak (too much plate showing) but that was the tastiest chilli relleno ever in 40 years of me enjoying these. Served hot with cheese filled up to the ying yang, an extra spiciness I have never had before that I loved and me wishing I had a spoon to scrape up the end of the sauce. Unfortunately the smallish rice and bean servings on both plates were luke warm and tasted so so. . I had similar hotter to those with tv dinners back in the day. The two plates and a coke at $43 has me scratching my chin on whether we will make that drive again. That is unless it is Sunday. Then possibly. . read more

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Whenever I visit a Mexican restaurant, I always set my sights on the carne asada super burrito. The first time I tried it at Isla, however, I was completely let down--the meat was bland and the burrito felt stale. After giving it some thought, I decided to return and explore what it was about Isla that everyone raved over. This time around, I ordered the fish tacos, and I was hooked! Isla's fish tacos are phenomenal--easily the best in the area and a must-have every single time. I usually go for the tilapia, though I've sampled the red snapper as well. They come out super crispy on the outside yet remain incredibly moist inside, with the salsa and toppings melding together perfectly. I also visited their new location today and was pleasantly surprised by the ample parking and comfortable seating. The space is beautiful, making it even more enjoyable to stop by for those irresistible fish tacos. Here's a quick rundown of my ratings: Fish (all varieties): 8.7/10 Birria: 7/10 (good, but not their standout item) Carne Asada Super Burrito: 5.8/10 When it comes to satisfying my fish taco cravings, Isla remains the only choice. read more

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Went with a large group, had a lot of fun! A huge variety in foods, everything was enjoyable. The service was friendly, and it was an incredibly lively atmosphere. The squid was a standout for me, but a few of the dishes I found too greasy for my liking (I understand some of the dishes are inherently fatty and greasy). read more

Isla Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Came on a Thursday for dinner and it was pretty quiet. Isla took over for Canasta that was previously here and has the same menu as their Clayton location! We ended up getting 3 tacos - carnitas, al pastor, and the "Isla taco" (carne asada and shrimp) and my husband got the Isla Platter. They bring out chips and salsa first but the food comes out quick after! My main reason for -1 start is it was the regular tacos are $3.75 and the Isla taco which is supposed to be shrimp +carne asada, only came with 1 shrimp but was $6. So an extra $2.25 for 1 piece of shrimp is not worth it that price jump. Otherwise, the service is good with a friendly and attentive staff. A nice place for a casual dinner but I'd stick with just the meat or just the seafood dishes. read more

Isla Restaurant - Isla platter and 3 tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

We try to get back to Isla as often as we can. Consistently great delicious food . Deep fried Red Snapper Filete de Pescado, a la plancha (grilled) Filete de Pescado a la empanizado (breaded) Tostada de ceviche depulpo y camaron Tostada de ceviche de Pescado Isla Trio: Shrimp /Fish / quesabirria (birria, a traditional beef stew, with queso (cheese).) read more

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Isla is a small Mexican restaurant located next to Domino's Pizza and directly across the street from Parma Deli and Izakaya An. It took over the space previously occupied by Splash Tea. This place had been on my list to try for a while. It was highly touted by my buddy and fellow Elite David A. I finally got a chance to try them out on 07/05/2023, when I met David, his wife, and a couple other friends here for dinner. My group had already gotten a table and ordered when I arrived at 5:45pm. The tiny space was clean and cozy. Seating was limited to only a couple tables. After saying hi to everyone, I proceeded to the counter to order. I was greeted by the owner Sonja. She was very friendly and gave me a few recommendations. Ultimately, I settled on a quartet of tacos (birria, pastor, carnitas, and pollo asado). The total, with T/T, was close to $16 ($3 per taco). I looked at my receipt after the meal and Included in the bill was a 3.99% "Service Fee" that was not disclosed up front. I checked and the percentage charged did not match the Clover (PoS system they use) pricing guide I found online. Even though it wasn't much money, I was miffed about the lack of transaction transparency. Sonja brought us water and some chips and salsas. The salsas were freshly made and had a little bit of heat in them. Our food took about 15 minutes to arrive. Portions were moderate. The tacos were street taco size and very tasty. All the meats were juicy and flavorful. I also tried a bite of David's seafood burrita (not burrito). The shrimp and octopus were very succulent. The service we got from Sonja was very good. She checked on us a couple of times and refilled our water. We got a chance to chat with her and found out this is her first restaurant despite many years in the industry. Aside from the hidden fee, this is a good mom-and pop eatery that serves delicious food. It's worth visiting if you are in the area. Minus one star for the lack of transaction transparency. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Look out for the hidden "Service Fee". - This place is hard to spot. The only signage is an A-frame out front. - Private parking lot in the back. - Major credit cards accepted. read more

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People have to come over from the old Clayton Road location to this place, a block off of Todos Santos Plaza. A cold night so we had pozole, shrimp soup, and the carne asada and shrimp plate. Soup was awesome as usual and the carne asada and shrimp were tasty. read more

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This is a small taco place on Clayton Boulevard. There is a noted pride of ownership in how the couple runs it and in the appearance. All of the food is made to order and has a homestyle feel. They specialize in seafood but have a large menu read more

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Our family loves Mexican food. We really enjoyed our experience at Isla. They specialize in seafood dishes. Several of the dishes were items you don't normally find on other menus. We liked the Gobernador tacos ($6), which are shrimp and cheese, and the Isla tacos ($6), which are steak and shrimp. If you get the Isla Trio, you get both and a quesabirria taco for $14. We met the owner, Victor, who was really nice. His wife does all of the cooking. Overall, this was a very nice dining experience. read more

Isla's has the best Mexican food I've eaten in 10 years living in the Bay Area. It specializes in seafood from the chef's home on the coast of Jalisco, but also has the staples you can find in any authentic Mexican restaurant or taqueria. This is a diamond in the rough that I never would have found without Yelp (an average rating of 5 stars and 10 minutes from home got me to take a chance on it). An unpretentious place, next to Domino's Pizza, the food is out of the world. It's run by a husband and wife team, with Sonia running the kitchen while Victor serves the guests with enthusiasm and charm. The prices are amazing value for the quality of food, even without the free chips and salsa for customers eating in. On our first visit, for lunch, my wife chose the shrimp and octopus ceviche (without jalapenos) and I went for the shrimp and octopus burrita (hey, we don't often see octopus at Mexican restaurants). They were both perfect, with the most tender and delicious octopus I have ever tried, neither tough nor overcooked (we watched Sonia cooking it in the back; she hovers over it with a pair of tongs, repeatedly pulling the octopus out then dipping it back into the pot). All the ingredients were incredibly fresh and the flavors perfectly balanced. The ceviche serving was also much larger than I'm used to, with plentiful octopus, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and onion. I have never tried a burrita before (not a typo, but a Jaliscan variation on the burrito, which is folded in a grilled tortilla rather than wrapped) or an octopus burrito, but this was better than any seafood burrito I have ever had. Stuffed with juicy octopus and small shrimp, with green peppers, mild spices, and avocado, the burrita provided great flavors and mouthfeel.It was mild, but came with a rich chipotle dipping sauce--I may ask for more heat next time. The second time I went, I picked up amazing birria tacos for my daughter, an asade burrito for me, while my wife once again got the ceviche. Again, it was all best in class. We intend to be regulars, although given the limited seating, we will probably be doing take out and delivery more than eating in. I got hungry all over gain just writing this. read more

Isla Restaurant - Delicious fresh octopus and shrimp ceviche. So delicious that we ate a third before realizing we must photo it. - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

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Went again recently and just have to say I absolutely love this place! Some of the nicest service I've ever had. The owners are a pleasure to talk to and really care about the quality of their food and about their customers. Always warm and inviting and of course the food is so delicious!! read more

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Extremely flavorful food! Reminds me of my mom's homemade Mexican food. Will definitely return to try other items! Service is great, the owner helped us and she took her time explaining the menu to us. Restaurant is very small, only had 3 small tables. Parking lot is also small. But worth it. read more

Isla Restaurant - Camarones a la cucaracha- very flavorful! - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

The food and service is always amazing! Authentic Filipino food is my favorite:) The staff is always friendly read more

Isla opens where Splash Tea was. 3 tables for inside dining. sparse decor offerings: tacos, quesadillas, tortas, burritos, daily specials, seafood, aqua fresca. drink: jamaica aqua fresca (4) -home made hibiscus tea hiding at bottom of refrigerator, not posted on menu. -tasty, refreshing drink with minimum sugar. eats: fish tacos (5) -big portion of tilipia fish nicely fried, with salsa on top, lime squeeze, cabbage. tasted fresh though sourced frozen. lengua taco (4?) -tasty, juicy, moist lengua pieces with cilantro, onions, green salsa. 4.5 stars. fresh ingredients, made to order. 5 stars for quality. leftovers: -short of staff. the cook did it all: server, cook, cashier -receipt wasn't itemized. -not all items onmenu had pricing. -menu just a listing of items, inadequate descriptions. no pics -food quality higher than average taquerias. -dia de los meutos (day of the dead) mug on counter -definitely repeatable. read more

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This place has Delicious Fish Tacos! I appreciate how fresh the fish tastes, Non greasy taco, & the taste is rite on! No wonder This please keeps getting amazing reviews. And the customer service was AMAZING! Will be coming back Thanks!! read more

Isla Restaurant - Fish Tacos sooo Good!! - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Hole in the wall restaurant with With Excellent service and delicious food, but ambiance is average! They specialize in seafood and the price is were high, but expected from Seaford dishes. Overall, I recommend people to eat here read more

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This restaurant specializes in seafood, but they also have great popular Mexican food. We were there on a weekend when they have specials like Posoble and Chili Relleno. These two dishes were incredible. Just look at the photos. We also liked the Isla Trio(fish taco, shrimp taco and quesabirra taco), and the shrimp and octopus burrita. The lady server was super nice. Parking is in the back. read more

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The lady that helped us was nice. However, she didn't listen to what I said, and asked for, and in the end it made me spend way more money than I wanted to.. I ordered the Isla trio she brought me that plus a plate of birria tacos. I asked for a side of beans, and she brought me a side of rice. The food was decent. I thought it was strange that I didn't get consume to dip my taco my husband asked for the dip/broth also and didn't get any. Spent more than planned probably won't go back. No parking Very limited seating . I have a family of six. I love to support small businesses and yes I could have told her that she miss heard me but I felt obligated to keep it read more

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Truly lucky to have found this little Taqueria while I was out of town with my husband. We were welcome down as soon as we enter the place, and was constantly checked upon to make sure the service was up to par. Special Thanks to the owners Wife who personally took care of us, Also shared some complimentary Flan that afternoon. Can't wait to come back here or experience their next location. Thanks!! read more

Isla Restaurant - Quesabirrias & their Popular Trio plate. - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

I'll be back for the fish tacos. Wanted something that I can have as leftovers later. Ordered the shrimp burrito and a Mexican Coca Cola for $25. Chips and Salsa The chips are fresh. The salsa's are good. The spicy is not too spicy, I could continue eating it without my mouth hurting. The burrito was really good. You could tell that everything was cooked fresh. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, ingredients still had shape no mushy, avocado was green. Since I dined in, I would have liked some limes and picked jalapeños. Then again, I didn't ask if they carried it so I won't hold it against them. The "tortilla" for the burrito is not what I am traditionally used too. It reminded me more of the "bread" that shawarma's are wrapped it. A bit thin, dry, crispy. The burrito was BIG, I finished half and was full for a long time. I would come her again. I likely wouldn't get a burrito again, and just stick to their tacos and plated dishes. read more

Not sure if I caught them on an off day but there was only four other tables with guest. Took over 45mins for us to get our food only after asking what's taking so long. We had a kids burrito, enchiladas and a fried fish. While we waiting atleast two tables walked out. As to the food it came out lukewarm. I will probably not be back here again. read more

Isla Restaurant - They either need smaller plates or more bigger serving - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

This is my second time coming here. Small little restaurant with big flavors Authentic and a must try. read more

Isla Restaurant - La isla trio - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Me and a couple friends came for lunch. It wasn't busy but it took a long time to take our order and bring out the food. We asked the server about items on the menu and he seemed unsure. I had the fajitas, and they were fine. My friends had a burrita and a burrito. They weren't impressed. The shrimp burrita only had 3 shrimp inside and it was full of onions and cabbage. My friend's burrito had a large piece of fat on the carne asada. We probably won't be back. Too bad. read more

Isla Restaurant - Fajita mixed - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Delicioso! I'm a huge fan of shrimp burritos, and since I was living down in San Diego for the last 10 years I was spoiled with great Mexican taquerias and restaurants all around me. Since moving to Walnut Creek last year I've been searching for a great place nearby to get a shrimp burrito. I couldn't ignore the fact that Isla Restaurant has a perfect 5 star rating on Yelp, so I knew I had to pay this place a visit soon! I came here for takeout last week and upon entering, I was immediately greeted by the owner, Victor. He's a nice and very sociable guy! He told me his wife is the best cook and they recently opened Isla a few months ago. The shrimp burrito was huge! It was the length of my arm! haha It tasted delicious, and I couldn't finish it one sitting. It was enough to last me two meals! Victor also packed some fresh tortilla chips and salsa for me, and those were the best tortilla chips I've ever tasted! It was still warm and salty! I'm glad I found a place to go to when my shrimp burrito craving hits! Isla is definitely worth it to try out! read more

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I have finally found my lunch group and we make this place our go-to once a week - LOL! The food here is honestly A1 and it really doesn't disappoint at all. We honestly eat with our eyes when we come here and we always end up with left over because we try everything here. Everything on their menu is BOMB as hell and always hits the spot. I got their carnitas burrito and it has got to be the best burrito I have ever had and not just the best, but they do not put sour cream in their burritos and to be honest I didn't need it at all. Fresh avocado, beans, rice and pico. It sound super basic, but the flavor is all in the carnitas. I also tried the Pozole and dude is it made PERFECTLY! They serve their food a lot different than other Hispanic restaurants, but OMG does it taste a lot better. Its a small location but packs a BIG OL'PUNCH and the service is ALWAYS GREAT when we're here. read more

Isla Restaurant - Carnitas burrito, pozole, fish tacos and empanadas - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Excellent Mexican Food, Excellent Mexican Seafood, and Excellent Service. Friendly Staff. read more

Isla Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Hands down they have the best fish tacos! The fish is so juicy and fresh. Their super burritos are amazing as well. They take orders over phone as well and food is ready for pick up within 20 mins. They also have some seating space inside for sit down dining. read more

Isla Restaurant - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Yummy yummy fish tacos! We also had aqua chiles 5/5 and pastor taco 5/5 and carnites taco 4.5/5. Super good. You must try. Parking in back read more

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If you find yourself in Concord at Todos Santos Plaza and you are hungry... You should go one block north and have some of the best Mexican food you will ever have. Isla Restaurant is an incredible spot for some very tasty Mexican seafood. We haven't had items this good since we lived in LA. The Isla Trio of tacos is fantastic. The Crispy Chicken tacos are among the best we have ever had. The Mixta Aguachiles was so fresh and flavorful with some awesome chips served on the side for scooping. We hope to become regulars even though it's a little drive for us. The employees and the owner were super nice and helpful regarding the spice level. read more

I don't go back to most restaurants because I always want to try new things in the area, but this place is so so worth it to keep coming back. They changed their chips, hot, fresh, and delicious! My parents tried their isla three ($14), a quesabirria, fish taco, and shrimp taco. They were so impressed with the quality and loved it! Really nice and hardworking people that work here. They reallllyyyy know how to cook read more

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I've been having cravings for this place a lot lately. My favorite items: Shrimp a la diabla- I order mine mild, the sauce is super flavorful and luscious. It comes with rice, some cucumbers and many perfectly cooked shrimp. This is particularly impressive because I always pick up my order to go and its still great when I get home. Fish ceviche- lots of lime flavor, the way it's supposed to be! They do an excellent job with their ceviche and apparently make their chips in-house too. Sea bass tacos- when they have this in stock, its the best. The fish is light and very well complimented with sauces they add. I wish it was on their online menu but since its not available all the time, I understand. Baja shrimp tacos- reminds me of the taco tours we would take in Ensenada, these are wonderful and a go-to for me. The tortillas are nothing to write home about but somehow the taco still comes together ever so perfectly. I suggest ordering on their website and paying online too as there seem to be a bunch of surcharges when paying in person. read more

Isla Restaurant - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Just happened to be driving down Clayton road when I saw their sign. I am a huge fan of Mexican seafood so I had to stop for lunch. I ordered the taco gobernador & aguachiles , both dishes were beyond my expectations! Everything has the perfect balance of flavor & heat. The ingredients are fresh with impeccable quality. Each dish is made to order so nothing is just sitting around. Their customer service was amazing , which as we know can be hit or miss at some places. I will be back & recommending this to anyone & everyone! read more

Isla Restaurant - Tacos gobernador - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

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Highly recommend their fish taco. Their chips were freshly fried and tasted amazingly delicious. Victor, the owner seemed really down-to-earth, friendly and passionate about his restaurant. Definitely recommend trying this place!!! read more

Isla Restaurant - Their chip is amazing and freshly fried. - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

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I ordered the trio fish tacos! Sea bass, mahi mahi, and tilapia. They were all lightly battered. Each one was delicious, I'm used to the tilapia so the other two were very pleasant to try. 5/5 for taste, freshness, and presentation. Also COMPLIMENTARY CHIPS AND SALSA! A WIN! Amazing service!! So friendly :) I will be returning and recommending. Thank you! read more

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The food was authentic and very flavorful. I has tacos de cameron and they were excellent! The service was great too! We will be going back!

Food had a day old taste ordered quite a bit with shrimp which was not cheap and get home they left out the shrimp?? I definitely paid for it so this is a no read more

Do you like tacos? Do you want your mind blown? Are you a fan of service that is amazing and atmosphere that is the best? Are you willing to drop A LOT of money? Not because it's expensive, but because the food is so good you will want to get seconds, thirds, fourths, and then a to go bag filled with your fifths! This is the place for you! Literally the best tacos we've had since our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta. We got 4 fish tacos, with homemade sauce that you will want to take a bath in. 1 chicken taco that was perfectly seasoned and tender. 1 asada taco that wasn't dry, had amazing flavor, and SO tender! And 4 shrimp tacos! Hahaha we originally got just 2 but they were so good we ordered 2 more! The shrimp tacos were out of this world. There was cheese, diced peppers and onions and the same sauce that comes with the fish tacos. Out. Of. This. World. We found our new home! Go. Enough said. Actually no, I have more. Show some much deserved love to a family who is out there just trying to make it with food that is the FIRST hidden gem in Concord. read more

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Yummy homemade goodness! Delicious cooked-to-order food with daily specials and many fish and meat choices. If you choose a breaded fish or shrimp, it is a light coating, which I much prefer to thick breading on fish/shrimp. Everything is very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The chips are homemade and crispy. There's limited parking in front, but there was plenty of parking in back. read more

Isla Restaurant - Near: Baja, shrimp, and octopus tacos. Far: mahi-mahi, Seabass, and tilapia tacos. Homemade chips and salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

Fish Tacooooooooos! El Compadre answered our menu question (i take my tacos seriously). Service was top notch Now we ordered the Isla Trio: shrimp taco,fish taco, quesabirria- see pics bellow The shining star was the crispy, juicy fish taco. Few places hit the juxtaposition of crunchy outer and lush inners .A must. Will be back to try more read more

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Isla specializes in seafood but I ordered the pastor tacos and one chorizo taco. They were excellent. Just a hole in the wall place on Clayton Road with no ambiance, but muy buena comida! Will definitely try the seafood options next time! read more

Isla Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Concord, California

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