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Isla Restaurant

4.6 (221 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Tacos

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Isla platter and 3 tacos!
Christy T.

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.

Joanne M.

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).)

Fish tacos - upgraded fish
Glenn L.

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.

Seafood Burrita
Harvey K.

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.

Interior
Phil N.

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

Delicious fresh octopus and shrimp ceviche. So delicious that we ate a third before realizing we must photo it.
Matt A C.

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.

Shrimp empanadas
Val M.

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!!

Fish tacos
Jasmine H.

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!

Camarones a la cucaracha- very flavorful!
Alma C.

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.

Menu posted on wall
Victor G.

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.

Fish Tacos sooo Good!!
Yvette M.

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!!

Alejandro E.

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

They either need smaller plates or more bigger serving
Jared V.

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.

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