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    La Tortuga

    4.2 (612 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mariscos Puerto Nuevo - Menudo in their dog-friendly parklet! They ran out of pata. =(

    Mariscos Puerto Nuevo

    4.1(450 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    The carnitas were very good not dry very flavorful would highly recommend with rice and beans also…read moregood Salsa is very good with just the right amount of heat not weak at all The steak ranchero also highly recommended Service was excellent If you are visiting from out of town like we were you should check this place out You can either eat there but we took back to our hotel room and they made sure we had everything we needed like tortillas extra salsa napkins I will be visiting again

    We went back to Mariscos Puerto Nuevo last night for dinner with couple of close friends, and it…read morewas absolutely outstanding. I honestly can't speak highly enough about this place--it remains a total gem in Seaside.The food was incredible across the board. Between our table, we had everything from their fresh, every dish was packed with flavor and served in massive portions. You can really tell they've been using the same traditional family recipes for a while making it feel comforting and authentic.The service was fast and friendly and the homey, whether you're a local or just passing through the Monterey area, this is a recommended spot if you want high-quality, authentic Mexican seafood that never misses the mark. I had the Nuevo seafood special and it was off the hook good ! We've previously enjoyed breakfast and lunch here before but the dinner last night just turned the dial up to 10 on the happy scale !

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    Mariscos Puerto Nuevo - Interior view

    Interior view

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    Chips and salsa

    Mariscos Puerto Nuevo - Menudo: Beef Tripe Soup w/ corn tortillas + fixings | $13.95 (available weekends only)

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    Menudo: Beef Tripe Soup w/ corn tortillas + fixings | $13.95 (available weekends only)

    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo (super moist chicken and awesome beans) - 5/6/2024

    El Pollo Rey

    4.5(370 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    The family pollo & carne very delicious. Everyone is very nice. Highly recommend this spot for…read moreauthentic pollo asado.

    We've gotten take-out from this place several times already. It's consistently good! It does take…read moreabout 15-20 minutes to package the food, so you'll want to call it in before. We usually get the Whole Chicken Combo. It is not possible to get only white or dark meat. The chicken is "slick" enough that even the white meat is good. There is some char on the outside and the skin is cooked nicely. It comes with a few tortillas (can pick flour or corn), 2 kinds of salsa (spicy red and chipotle based), and pickled onions. Roasted hot peppers (yes, they have some heat!!) and onions are a nice touch. The whole chicken isn't too large. Sides are Spanish Rice (great flavor, but seemed a bit hard), seasoned whole beans (tender and flavorful). It's enough for a family of 4 with little kids. But you might think about ordering more if you have more adults or older kids. We also got a guacamole (loaded with onions, tomatoes) and chips. Guacamole is fresh and creamy. You'll love it if you like the style with extra stuff added. Chips are thin and oh-so-greasy, in a good way. Kids loved the extra colors. Portion size isn't too big, could probably have ordered an extra one, because you won't want to stop eating them! Overall, a great place to grab a quick dinner. Can't go wrong with this spot!

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    El Pollo Rey - Interior

    Interior

    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo

    Half Chicken Combo

    El Pollo Rey - Half Chicken Combo

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    Taqueria Zarape - Large Menudo

    Taqueria Zarape

    3.9(315 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    Visiting the area for a service and was a little hungry - stopped here for some tacos - wow! If I…read morelived here I'd be eating here a lot! Ordered the ceviche tostada and ate the ceviche off of it - not fishy just tasty - also ordered a lengua taco and the meat was so tender and well prepared, no weird grisly pieces - husband ordered green chili pork and al pastor and was very happy with his selection as well - I had a bite of each of his and they were delightful. I love that you can help yourself to pico de gallo - which was fresh and alive with jalapeño ends - pico de gallo should be on the nutritional food pyramid as required daily haha - wow we were so happy with this meal, I wish we had been hungrier to try more items!

    ¡RACIST! Went with…read moremy family and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The staff appeared more focused on watching a football game than helping customers, and the overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. We were first-time guests and did not feel encouraged to return. When ordering drinks, our IDs were repeatedly questioned, which felt excessive and uncomfortable given that everyone provided valid identification. While I can understand staff needing to verify IDs, the interaction came across as distrustful and unpleasant. The food itself was decent, and the complimentary chips and salsa at the bar were a nice touch. However, service plays a huge role in the overall experience, and in this case it overshadowed the positives.

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    Taqueria Zarape - Menu side 1

    Menu side 1

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    Burrito wrapped with chips and salsa's

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    La Tortuga - mexican - Updated May 2026

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