Labor Day 2023: I came here after hearing about this place from some colleagues at work. My goal was to compare their oysters and seafood cocktail against another place I visited last week. The oysters were good but the presentation was a bit off. They come out in a huge tray of ice which melted kinda quick - if you wait too long to have your oysters, you will be pulling them out of water. Also, the cocktail sauce that came with them was super watered down and messy to pour from the little cups it came in. The shrimp cocktail, though, was beautifully presented and delicious. It was topped with cilantro, red onion, and avocado. I relished every bite. Chips and salsa before the meal were good, too. The chips are dusted with some spicy powder which you can get hooked on, and the salsas were good and spicy. Unfortunately for me, though, I was exposed to Maroon 5, One Republic, and Bruno Mars songs blasting throughout the place. It felt kinda clubby, and not any club I would ever want to be in. All in all, though, not a bad place for seafood. I am definitely coming back after hearing about other entrees to try, especially their grilled octopus. read more

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We arrived around 6 PM on a Friday and were surprised of how empty this place was. After eating and the drinks we are surprised even more. This place is too good to be this empty. I had a "Levanta Muertos" cocktail and a Huachinango (Red Snapper) plate. The food was awesome. Definitely coming back to this place. Looking forward to the other stuff on the menu read more

La Mariscana - Huachinango - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

Yummy lunch plates abound! I ordered the camarones al ajillo and had veggies and salad on the side. Everything was exactly as I had hoped it would be and the food was ready in 10 minutes. The lady at the hostess stand was nice and let us sit at a table to wait for our takeout dishes to surface. I was super embarrassed it took so long to get anything done in HI. Thank you for checking in to ensure everything is going smoothly! read more

La Mariscana - shrimp, lettuce, carrots, and salad - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

One of the best place, very delicious food, great service, Thank you , Gracias . Seriously this is the first time I enjoy the food I wish we have restaurant like this in Dallas. GUYS OPEN IN DALLAS. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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This Place is Awesome it is actually real Mexican food I come here to get away from the Tex Mex!!!!

The food was delicious we got the molcajete mar y Tierra & Los Ostiones botaneros. The agua de pepino is pretty delicious. The service was friendly & quick. The ambiance was tranquil. The restaurant is spacious, they have live music at 8pm in Thursdays! read more

I have been here a couple of times and really come here for the entertainment. I wish I could say it was for the food as well but the food is mediocre at best. We had the mar y Tierra molcajete. Who serves a molcajete dish on a cold molcajete. The dish should be served with a hot molcajete. The shrimp served were under cooked, the chicken just okay but a bit on the dry side. The beef was good but not great. The tortillas were served on an open dish so the were cold within a few minutes. All in all I wouldn't recommend this dish. The pic I am posting looks great but it doesn't tell the truth. What really bothers me about this place is that there are no prices on the drink menu and they won't tell you the prices. The drinks are more like coo-lade. Stick to the beer. Service was okay. The Best part is the entertainment on Thursday's. Kudos to Joe and Ingrid. read more

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Very pleasant lunch experience! It's been over a year since I've dined at La Mariscana. I immediately noticed the restaurant design upgrades. Very nice improvements! Even though the restaurant appearance has changed, the food has not changed. The food is as good or better as I remember. I was very happy to see La Mariscana survived the COVID-19 pandemic. I felt very comfortable dining at La Mariscana knowing that COVID-19 protocol is still being practiced, regardless of the infection risks improving. The staff was very welcoming, genuinely friendly. I was served homemade chips with a variety of salsas once I was seated. The chips were seasoned, very tasty, perfect for the salsas. I ordered the Camarones Empanizados ( Battered Fried Shrimp). Nice good size shrimp, perfectly battered, not too greasy, delicious, full of flavor! My meal was served with a flavorful mushroom rice and a side salad with homemade dressing. Definitely once of the best shrimp meals in Laredo! I'm already looking forward to my next dining experience at La Mariscana. Consistency with their great food, superior customer service & attention to detail is no surprise! read more

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I thought this place would have a lot more seafood. This place has many options but not enough seafood options in my opinion. The name and decor make you feel like you're entering a Pescadería but truth is, it's just a Mexican restaurant. They start of by bringing you chips and salsa, pretty standard. They do stand out by bringing several items like pickled carrots and fresh limes. The food tasted great! They probably have the best Agua Chile in town, super spicy just like an agua Chile should be. If you're not a fan of spicy food you can always ask for a milder version. The ribeye is grilled to perfection and the flavor is great! I will say, some of the dishes come different than the way they are presented on the menu. For example, my mom ordered the Mole de Pollo because she was craving the chicken leg glazed in mole sauce. Unfortunately the mole came shredded instead of whole. Was different texture and flavor that what was expected. read more

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Dinner at a place I have never been. Is kind of tucked away and a bit hard to find. Is in Regency Square Center. Real plates and metal utensils, paper napkins. Was seated immediately , my drink and entree order taken quickly. Menu was interesting. Ordered bacon wrapped shrimp with 3 fajita tacos.so far good service. Three salsas with chips set up on table. All 3 had an excellent flavor but were a bit spicy for me. Also had pickled carrots and onions which I really enjoyed. ( see picture). Had upbeat music in Spanish playing at a good level in the background. Had a good high energy vibe to the place. The fajita tacos were good but would have benefited from avocado added in. Bacon wrapped shrimp plate was also very good. Veggies were just al denote as I like them. Overall a good experience. I would recommend. read more

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Great Mexican flavors, a little bit pricey. The staff speak Spanish as well as English read more

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First time at this place and it won't be the last! Best seafood, I've tasted in Laredo! Every one in our group ordered something different and we were all impressed and delighted on how delicious the food was. Our hats off to the chef!! read more

La Mariscana - Octopus grilled over white rice and a very delicious sauce - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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Everything was great today. Food came quickly and was hot. The camarones plate , i chose grilled shrimp , you can also do fried. Also had a El Capitan taco - fried shrimp, with sweet onions and cabbage, on a corn tortilla- delicious. Wide drink menu , with everything from michelada to Clamato , to of course margaritas. We'll be back . read more

La Mariscana - El capitán taco - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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The food was not very good. The place is super cute though. We ordered the house margaritas, they were 70% ice. We ordered a ceviche (can't remember wihich one ) it tasted like tomato juice. I will not be returning. Go to la laguna, much better and more bang for your buck. read more

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This restaurant is too over priced for the horrible plates that they serve. The meat in the plate "el toxico" is literally swimming in Maggie sauce (which just tasted like soy sauce) keep in mind this is a 26$ plate. The looks of it sucked, the taste sucked. When I told them the meat was horrible they took the plate to "taste" it. Came back and said that's how it should taste. EXCUSE ME THATS TOO MUCH SALT. So In the end I paid 26$ for 2 bites of the meat that were taken. And they threw the rest away, I could've taken the rest home and fed it to my dogs or something. If the plate isn't discounted it should be allowed to be taken. But nope. This place is unprofessional. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

Oh Mm Gee!!! My husband and I are over the road truck drivers and we had a pick up in the area. Being so close to the border I figured I would try some real authentic Mexican food. I searched yelp for seafood and this was the first restaurant in the search. Based on the menu selection I decided to give it a try. The inside is clean, the bathrooms are clean, and the server was extremely nice. She did a wonderful job going over the menu and explaining everything. I ordered the shrimp fried rice, shrimp tacos, my husband had a rib-eye, an order of authentic Mexican rice, and seafood soup. My husband gave his steak 5 stars. He enjoyed the onions and bell peppers most, it was also very colorful. The shrimp tacos were the bomb dot com. Like literally the best I've ever had. The Mexican rice was delicious. It wasn't overcooked and it wasn't hard and it was full of flavor. The shrimp fried rice had steak bits in it so I wasn't able to enjoy it. I do not eat farm animals so it was kind of a waste and I wasn't aware it had steak in it. The soup had chicken in it so it was another item I wasn't able to enjoy. Also the shrimp in the soup were not deveined so umm yea. If the rice and soup didn't have meat and the shrimp were cleaned this would be a five star review. Best Mexican food I've ever had!!! read more

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Went to this place since my gf wanted to try it out and I had heard their "aguachile de ribeye" was good. The aguachile was not good. It came cold to the touch, they said it was super spicy which it wasn't but the taste was just off. We ordered the ceviche Chabelo and that was decent. Place is overpriced and service was MEH. This was Sunday lunch. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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Wood fired grill gives dishes a flavor that can't be duplicated. House made sauces with tajin enhanced corn chips, tuna excellence, octopus amazement and whole snapper extravaganza! La Mariscana is LAREDO's BEST RESTAURANT by far! Ask for Deanna! read more

La Mariscana - La Maricana won't disappoint. - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

Great drinks and the food is always amazing! They keep it clean and very classy on the inside and even offer outside seating. If you like margaritas this is the place. Highly recommend you speak Spanish or else your going to be pointing at what you want the whole time that's the only down side. read more

I really like my first visit to this place. The service is very good and the food was amazing. I ordered two tacos to start and oh boy! It was more than enough. Their portions are huge. The shrimp taco was full of flavor. It comes with a seasoned mayo and super fresh cabbage and radish. I will definitely go back. The only thing that I thought it was a miss is their courtesy shrimp soup shot. It wasn't that flavorful. But then again, we were there for the tacos. They also Have my favorite Mexican beer so that's a plus. read more

La Mariscana - Octopus taco. - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

Sat at the bar with a few friends, had appetizers and a couple of drinks. The staff was very friendly, the ceviche was good but the drinks were better! Loved the mango shot and the michelada cubana. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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This restaurant is a local favorite! The shrimp was fantastic and the the patron ( avocado, shrimp, rice, and sauciado sauce was outstanding! I would highly recommend this restaurant to any seafood lover. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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Amazing food! The Octopus, Snapper, and Tuna are the freshest seafood in any restaurant I've ever been! The Ribeye Chicharrones & Tostetado are to die for! Will definitely be back! Hands down best food in Laredo!! read more

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Stopped for happy hour. The sauce served with the free chips is a hot sauce lovers dream. You can taste the peppers in it. Had the mango margarita Delicious. Lots of flies outside though. Eat inside. read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

Guys watch out for this place we came here for a birthday party and idk if they thought we were drunk or what but at the end of the dinner they charged us everything double expecting we wouldn't notice then they tried to play it off as if the register did the mistake for all four checks which is complete bullshit just keep an eye on your bill last time I come here read more

Food was good but a little pricy. Each of my tacos was about $5. However, they do serve them with rice and salad. The ceviche was a good portion too. read more

La Mariscana - Ceviche. - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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New to Laredo and to say the food is delicious is an understatement. That's not the half of it, I have never seen such a hard working team of people. I come twice a week and I have literally seen 3 people take care of the entire restaurant and the bar. Not one person waiting, not a drink that got low, nothing! The staff is amazing and the service is impeccable! Love it here! read more

The food and service were good. The portions were a nice size and the price was fair. I really didn't have any complaints. Probably the best Michelada I have had. read more

La Mariscana - Michelada Cubana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

First of all, I don't usually review if it's bad, I just don't come back to the place, but this time I had to give my 2cents, my wire and I had lunch at this place and the food was bland and service was even worse, stay away from the fish and shrimp combo ala plancha and the garlic octopus .. I don't mind paying $17 a plate but at least have some fresh tomatoes on the salad... lastly I would suggest to train the waiter staff on the menu since ours didn't know the menu well... read more

Had the seafood soup for lunch. It was very good, just one suggestion to the cook; don't use imitation crab in it. If you don't have real crab just omit it. Would definitely go back! read more

La Mariscana - Seafood Near Me - Laredo, Texas

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Decided to try this out. The aguachile is left resting way too long and too much powdered black pepper for my taste, fresh cracked pepper would been a nicer touch. You can get better shrimp cocktails elsewhere. I tried the taco Governador and Capitan. The Governador might of had three tiny shrimp, don't stand a chance with Palenque Grill's Governador. The Capitan was very good it's definitely worth coming back for. The shrimp ceviche was just ok. Surprisingly the kids chicken strips were really good. Over all is a decent alternative to Pescador. I like that they played salsa and merengue though it's a bit loud for a restaurant. Ladies my wife thought it was cold the entire time we were there so bring a sweater! Staff in learning phase, be patient. read more

We went in with high hopes for this place, but were extremely disappointed in almost every form. We were the only customers in the whole place, granted, we were a bigger table (6 adults 2 kids) than a normal one, and still the service was horrible. Most of our orders were wrong, the food took almost an hour to be brought out and some of the food was already cold. The bill made it even more ridiculous because no part of our experience was worth what we paid. read more

For the first, but that will be my last time as well. I tried shrimp & octapus tacos, but tiny salad shrimp & chopped tiny octapus were in each taco. Very typical flavored tacos which I expected more better. Moreover, the service was very slow and the server couldn't speak English well. Because of this, I'm giving only two stars. read more

The restaurant is located in one of the "nicer" areas of Laredo(I expected to see my car in the lot afterwards). An open concept interior with three distinct dining areas. A mix of Mexican, pop, and 60s music was playing. The decor is modern reclaimed with a Mexican flare (rustic chairs with colorful cushions). Maybe not important but I found the chairs particularly comfortable which would be important if you have an extended meal or writing a long yelp review. The waiter promptly brought me chips and salsa-a favorite tradition of mine. Three ramekins with three different salsas (hot, I think I'm on fire, and I can no longer feel my face). The lady at the table next to me took a bite of salsa and coughed for the next 20 min. So you've been warned. The chips were fried flour tortillas strips and fried whole corn tortillas. The menu presented a variety of tasty looking dishes. Several dishes offered octopus. Not adventurous enough today. The suckers - I just... probably my loss. Anyway, I went with the enchiladas mole (shrimp and chicken 2 each). Popcorn shrimp cooked nicely and dark meat chicken. Not a dark meat fan. The mole sauce complemented the dish well. Spanish rice and refried beans as sides. Very tasty but I will pay for the beans later. Actually my coworkers will. It was time to pay the bill but I lingered to see if the coughing lady was going to need medical attention. $14.07 pre-tip. Good but not great. I will give it 3. They are trying to break away from the standard TexMex that dots every corner of this city - so good for them. Bien comida-ing. Chow read more

A refreshing addition to Laredo's restaurant scene. The seafood is light and flavorful, and the plates aren't bogged down by a ton of starch. read more

Amazing octopus and they have an English menu now. Amazing service! Amazing ceviche! Place has made incredible improvements and owners are just amazing! A must see for seafood in Laredo!! read more

First time in Laredo but definitely coming back just to eat at this place. Everything was delicious, from the salsas to the appetizers, drinks, enteres and the dessert omg. All of that plus excellent service and atmosphere. I'll be waiting for La Mariscana to open a location in Houston. read more

Fantastic lunch with ceviche tostada and fish soup combo. Wife had two of the vegetarian tostadas but could only eat one. Lots of delicious food and our total bill was only $16. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. Fresh seafood that was really good and light. Cant wait to come back. read more

My favorite restaurant in Laredo! I've been here several times, and each time, it only gets better. Great atmosphere, great prices, great food! Service is willing to bend over backwards for any request, and the food is timely and fresh. My favorite appetizer so far: Samurai Shrimp - Huge delicious shrimp, battered and covered in a spicy savory sauce. My favorite entre so far: Fish Fillet Salceada - An absolutely flavorful fish fillet, freshest fish in laredo, and a delicious in-house sauce that makes this plate to die for. read more

Such delicious food with a friendly staff. La Mariscana is a new, fun place that has amazing seafood you can't find anywhere else in Laredo - a must try. read more