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I stopped by for a late, light lunch. Sat outside and ordered the tuna tostada. So good. I wanted another one but I was too full. Perfect pairing with a Topo Chico. Came with complimentary sauces and tortillas. Yum.
Derived from Spanish roots, 'corriente' has multiple meanings: common, current trend and or as a noun; current, the flow of water... Located on busy La Jolla Bl and Pearl, parking is a challenge, this restaurant opened over a year ago and it was my first time visiting and just wanted something light to try post a day at the pool-tides. The menu selections are mostly seafood where their specialties are crudo/raw fish. The original dish is their claim of fame: red snapper tostada, which caught my attention and ordered. This tostada tasted light but relied on the sauces for more enhanced flavor, the red snapper pieces of raw fish were not particularly raw, as it had been marinating in acidic lemon or lime which resulted in partially cooked the fish. I expected more raw crudo but nonetheless delectably delish. My dining friend was feeling more adventurous and ordered the soft shell crab taco. Earlier he saw a small crab in the pool tide crevice and the little creature looked so cute. I just could not eat something that I saw alive even though it was not the actual crab. My friend devoured the soft shell crab taco and enjoyed it. A tray of house made tortilla chips along with sauces mild and spicy were presented with our dishes. Would return to try other menu selections. Service by the staff were cordial and helpful. Waitress Natalia was super nice. We sat outside the dog friendly patio with my pup Fendi as traffic passed by and wished instead we were watching tide pools and waves of water currents pass by here at La Corriente. Recommend
The interior of this restaurant is adorable, so we came in with a larger group and the service was warm and welcoming. The margaritas were delicious, you can tell they use fresh ingredients, not any premade mixes. The food was also incredible- the tuna tostada was definitely a standout and the tacos were so good everyone ended up ordering a second round!
Yummy seafood close by the beach! After a hot day of playing mermaids with friends, a refreshing ceviche is the cherry on top for a perfect day! :) Ordered La corriente ceviche- 5/5 taste and I wish we could've gotten their tatemada salsa served in a huge tub.
This spot has really good aguachile! We also got the Corriente tostada, roka shrimp, and artichoke tostada. Everything was fresh and delicious. Can't believe it's been over a year since I came. The restaurant also has a patio, which is great, since the space is kind of small. The staff didn't check on us much, but were pretty friendly. I enjoyed my time here and the ambiance was great! I need to go back soon!
Amazing spot with delicious food and wonderful service! I highly recommend the soft shell crab taco, carne asada tacos and the red snapper tostada. I didn't love the shrimp aguachile but I definitely want the the ceviche next time.
La Corriente is a well placed, but slightly odd little restaurant in La Jolla. We found it going to and from our little motel outside of the village riding on bikes. It would be great if there was bike parking just as an FYI to the restaurant! La Correinte has a very small footprint on a prominent corner in La Jolla. Drinks are excellent seating is small and as per all San Diego La Jolla restaurants, they adore reservations and are a little creeped out by walk-ins. We were a walk-in so we faced the odd looks and "here are a couple of random places you can sit even though 75% of the restaurant is empty" vibes. Drinks were good, prices were appropriate. Food was delicious, but a little salty. Service was excellent. We enjoyed our time here, although we had to tie our bikes up to a nearby corner electrical unit to keep them from being stolen.
I had the shrimp pozole and the octopus with rice dish. Both were delicious! The pozole was generously filled with shrimp and the broth was very flavorful. Octopus was fresh and tender. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. Service was great. I was there for a late lunch and was seated right away. There were plenty of tables. By 2:30-3'ish the place started to fill up. I gave driven by in the evening and this place is always full and busy. The ambiance is nice and comfortable and not too noisy even when it got busier. We sat inside because it was a rainy day. I was charged a $3 credit card fee so bring cash if you want to avoid that. I will be back to try the tacos and clam chowder next time. Saw another guests get the chowder and it was served in a bread bowl.
Stopped in for a quick bite and was not disappointed. I ordered the shrimp aguachile el picosito which came with tostadas. The seafood was very fresh and light and the sauce it came in was very flavorful; packing the perfect amount of spice. The portion size is perfect for a quick mid day meal or appetizer to share! The vibe is chill and relaxed. The patio seating enhances the neighborhood coastal cafe vibes. 10/10 would recommend for fresh Mexican style seafood!
This place has been on my list because of the octopus so of course we ordered it! It looks like there was 2 on the plate and humongous portion. It was really good, with the rosemary flavored red rice and potatoes and tortillas. The deboned branzino was also healthy and tasty, we had that with a side of red rice. The mushroom taco was soggy, so I wound not order that again. The red snapper tostada was a little bland. But overall the food we came there for was great, just wished we got more salsa. Service was great, they were very attentive. Make sure you make reservations as this is a small place.
First I love how the place is decorated! We actually recently visited the one in Mexicali which is just as great. We were craving seafood and a nice cold one. It was so nice we got a warm shrimp consomé before. We tried a few of the tostadas , very fresh and loved the side salsas. We enjoyed our beer as well. Staff was very attentive, which is great. I would visit again.
Nothing about the taste of the food really wow-ed me or makes me want to come back. The octopus LOOKS great but it's not like it's hard to find grilled octopus. The ceviche was fine and leans more Mexican-style. I also got the tuna tostada which was decent. The salsas that come with your meal are all good and there's additional hot sauce on the table. The margarita with the Tajín rim is yummy. The place is really cute especially if they have the doors open.
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We had a reservation and unfortunately showed up 17 mins late. They have a 15 minute grace period but they called us and of course we don't have our phones accepting incoming calls from numbers we don't know. Never got the memo. Arrived at 7:17 instead and they gave away our table. They did seat us outside within ten minutes so that was fine but beware of their policy. It would be nice if they texted. They brought out different dips, guac, chipotle aioli, salsa and lime. No chips or anything to dip. The margarita was made way too sweet and they added a lemon(?). The actual meals were lackluster. I think 6 giant shrimp for one and overly deep fried shrimp in the other. Pork and beans as a side plus rice. I wouldn't go back. Tons of other places. We waited over 40 minutes for two shrimp plates. read more
25 days ago
I stopped by for a late, light lunch. Sat outside and ordered the tuna tostada. So good. I wanted another one but I was too full. Perfect pairing with a Topo Chico. Came with complimentary sauces and tortillas. Yum. read more
Derived from Spanish roots, 'corriente' has multiple meanings: common, current trend and or as a noun; current, the flow of water... Located on busy La Jolla Bl and Pearl, parking is a challenge, this restaurant opened over a year ago and it was my first time visiting and just wanted something light to try post a day at the pool-tides. The menu selections are mostly seafood where their specialties are crudo/raw fish. The original dish is their claim of fame: red snapper tostada, which caught my attention and ordered. This tostada tasted light but relied on the sauces for more enhanced flavor, the red snapper pieces of raw fish were not particularly raw, as it had been marinating in acidic lemon or lime which resulted in partially cooked the fish. I expected more raw crudo but nonetheless delectably delish. My dining friend was feeling more adventurous and ordered the soft shell crab taco. Earlier he saw a small crab in the pool tide crevice and the little creature looked so cute. I just could not eat something that I saw alive even though it was not the actual crab. My friend devoured the soft shell crab taco and enjoyed it. A tray of house made tortilla chips along with sauces mild and spicy were presented with our dishes. Would return to try other menu selections. Service by the staff were cordial and helpful. Waitress Natalia was super nice. We sat outside the dog friendly patio with my pup Fendi as traffic passed by and wished instead we were watching tide pools and waves of water currents pass by here at La Corriente. Recommend read more
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The interior of this restaurant is adorable, so we came in with a larger group and the service was warm and welcoming. The margaritas were delicious, you can tell they use fresh ingredients, not any premade mixes. The food was also incredible- the tuna tostada was definitely a standout and the tacos were so good everyone ended up ordering a second round! read more
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7 months ago
Yummy seafood close by the beach! After a hot day of playing mermaids with friends, a refreshing ceviche is the cherry on top for a perfect day! :) Ordered La corriente ceviche- 5/5 taste and I wish we could've gotten their tatemada salsa served in a huge tub. read more
This spot has really good aguachile! We also got the Corriente tostada, roka shrimp, and artichoke tostada. Everything was fresh and delicious. Can't believe it's been over a year since I came. The restaurant also has a patio, which is great, since the space is kind of small. The staff didn't check on us much, but were pretty friendly. I enjoyed my time here and the ambiance was great! I need to go back soon! read more
Amazing spot with delicious food and wonderful service! I highly recommend the soft shell crab taco, carne asada tacos and the red snapper tostada. I didn't love the shrimp aguachile but I definitely want the the ceviche next time. read more
La Corriente is a well placed, but slightly odd little restaurant in La Jolla. We found it going to and from our little motel outside of the village riding on bikes. It would be great if there was bike parking just as an FYI to the restaurant! La Correinte has a very small footprint on a prominent corner in La Jolla. Drinks are excellent seating is small and as per all San Diego La Jolla restaurants, they adore reservations and are a little creeped out by walk-ins. We were a walk-in so we faced the odd looks and "here are a couple of random places you can sit even though 75% of the restaurant is empty" vibes. Drinks were good, prices were appropriate. Food was delicious, but a little salty. Service was excellent. We enjoyed our time here, although we had to tie our bikes up to a nearby corner electrical unit to keep them from being stolen. read more
I had the shrimp pozole and the octopus with rice dish. Both were delicious! The pozole was generously filled with shrimp and the broth was very flavorful. Octopus was fresh and tender. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. Service was great. I was there for a late lunch and was seated right away. There were plenty of tables. By 2:30-3'ish the place started to fill up. I gave driven by in the evening and this place is always full and busy. The ambiance is nice and comfortable and not too noisy even when it got busier. We sat inside because it was a rainy day. I was charged a $3 credit card fee so bring cash if you want to avoid that. I will be back to try the tacos and clam chowder next time. Saw another guests get the chowder and it was served in a bread bowl. read more
3 months ago
The food was great! We also had the oysters, but they were a bit too salty. The tostada and guacamole were both really good. My husband liked his food. The restaurant itself was very beautiful! Service was pretty friendly and decently quick. read more
5 months ago
Stopped in for a quick bite and was not disappointed. I ordered the shrimp aguachile el picosito which came with tostadas. The seafood was very fresh and light and the sauce it came in was very flavorful; packing the perfect amount of spice. The portion size is perfect for a quick mid day meal or appetizer to share! The vibe is chill and relaxed. The patio seating enhances the neighborhood coastal cafe vibes. 10/10 would recommend for fresh Mexican style seafood! read more
This place has been on my list because of the octopus so of course we ordered it! It looks like there was 2 on the plate and humongous portion. It was really good, with the rosemary flavored red rice and potatoes and tortillas. The deboned branzino was also healthy and tasty, we had that with a side of red rice. The mushroom taco was soggy, so I wound not order that again. The red snapper tostada was a little bland. But overall the food we came there for was great, just wished we got more salsa. Service was great, they were very attentive. Make sure you make reservations as this is a small place. read more
2 years ago
First I love how the place is decorated! We actually recently visited the one in Mexicali which is just as great. We were craving seafood and a nice cold one. It was so nice we got a warm shrimp consomé before. We tried a few of the tostadas , very fresh and loved the side salsas. We enjoyed our beer as well. Staff was very attentive, which is great. I would visit again. read more
3 months ago
Nothing about the taste of the food really wow-ed me or makes me want to come back. The octopus LOOKS great but it's not like it's hard to find grilled octopus. The ceviche was fine and leans more Mexican-style. I also got the tuna tostada which was decent. The salsas that come with your meal are all good and there's additional hot sauce on the table. The margarita with the Tajín rim is yummy. The place is really cute especially if they have the doors open. read more
Very beautiful small restaurant serving delicious mariscos to the La Jolla Community! The decor made me feel as if I was abroad. Showed up without reservation and was luckily seated immediately. The customer service provided was great. Parking can be a bit of a nag depending on the day. All food was delicious, including the complementary consome! Only downside I'd point out is the price to portion ratio was steep! read more
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Really loved this authentic Mexican seafood spot in La Jolla! They have lots of creative options for both ceviche and tacos and I loved the salsa platter that comes along with your food. We tried the guacamole, a fish ceviche, tacos and cauliflower. The cauliflower surprisingly stole the show as my favorite item! The sauce it was in was unbelievably tasty. The tacos were also great, my favorite definitely being the kalifornia taco. All in all, I enjoyed all the food, service was great and decor inside is beachy but elegant. read more
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Todo es perfecto! Everything we had from the house tortilla chips and the whole meal was so delicious! Totally worth the price. It's definitely not just another Mexican restaurant in SD or something you can get at a taco truck. The soft shell crab would be worth the drive. They have the best clam chowder where you actually see more clams than potatoes. The broth wasn't thick. The shrimp arabe was made like a mini burrito and the tortilla was toasted. Finally, the Roca shrimp. Omg! I usually don't like thick breading, the breading was so light and crispy. The service and ambience was great as well. Definitely a memorable meal that needs to be experienced again! read more
1 year ago
This restaurant is a new favorite of ours! The venue itself is very charming, the little outdoor patio was a pleasure to dine in, the details were really pretty. The service was attentive and thoughtful, serving us two spicy hot salsas when we wanted something with a little more of a kick. The wine pours were generous, and service was fast. The food was the best part, we ordered 3 items, the shrimp ceviche, the tuna tostada, and the roka shrimp. All of the food was served perfectly seasoned, the ceviche was tender and the shrimp so tasty, 10/10. The Tuna tostada was light and refreshing, very fresh and clean tasting dish. The roka shrimp were incredible, hot and crispy, they were a perfect dish. I read previous comments about it being over priced, and I completely disagree, every dish we had was loaded with top quality seafood, and it was very fairly priced. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes! After a walk at the tide pools this was the perfect lunch of seafood by the sea! read more
1 year ago
I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all fire! The clam chowder soup and tostadas are out of this world. The ambience is great as well. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it's slightly overpriced. read more
2 years ago
I have been eyeing the progress of this location for months and so glad it finally opened! First tried this place in Tijuana years ago before the pandemic and this location delivered and it was even better than I remembered. So fresh. Octopus was fire and the shrimp "Arabe" tacos were a heavier, cheesier treat. I will be back over and over again. Service was super friendly and seating will probably get crowded on weekends. Parking is not dedicated but street parking is worth it for this gem. The decor is adorable and trendy. read more
1 year ago
Great place for a date! So quant and cozy. Their desert was fantastic! Staff was super warm & friendly! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
10 out of 10 service and food all amazing. We tried the octopus, one of my favorite thhings I've try. read more
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7 months ago
I came here with my husband. I am 9 months pregnant and the food was delicious. I got the spicy shrimp taco, definitely recommend. The service was amazing and friendly staff. And the ambiance was nice as well. I'll definitely be back to try the raw fish when I am not pregnant. read more
While in La Jolla we just happened upon this wonderful establishment with both indoor and outdoor seating, we chose to sit inside at a large table for four. After being greeted immediately and seated we were promptly asked about drinks and introduced to the Happy Hour food menu which featured many tacos and tostadas for $7. Not wanting to miss out on anything we ordered them all as well as my favorite thing among Mexican foods a seafood cocktail made of octopus and shrimp from the main menu. The main menu also boasted many specialties such as a grilled octopus either whole or half sized. Everything we ordered came out in a timely manner with never too much food on the table at once, I think we ordered 10 lunch items along with guacamole chips and sauces. The food was excellent with the shrimp, steak and fish tacos being favorites, and of course the seafood cocktail. The restaurant has it all excellent food, service and atmosphere. read more
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