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La Tostaderia

3.9 (506 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Mexican
Open • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
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Loud
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Mixta Tostada
Joey R.

If you're into bold flavors and serious spice, Tostadería definitely delivers with the mixed tostada. I ordered the tostada mixta with octopus, scallop, and shrimp, and the habanero heat was no joke--in the best way. If you like spicy food like I do, this hits. The scallop and octopus were the standout: tender, fresh, and packed with flavor. The homemade tostada had a great crunch, and the cherry tomatoes added a subtle sweetness that balanced everything nicely. Unfortunately, the shrimp really brought the dish down. It tasted boiled, lacked seasoning, and had that farm-raised flavor that just doesn't compare to the rest of the seafood on the plate. It felt out of place compared to how well everything else was executed. Price-wise, $17 for the tostada felt fair for the quality--at least for most of it. But getting charged $5 for a bottled Jarritos mineral water was a bit wild. Overall, great spice, strong flavors, but inconsistent seafood quality. The shrimp alone is what keeps this from being a higher rating.

Amy N.

Such a fun place to visit - indoor food place in the heart of LA! This ceviche location is always good and always on point! There is bar sitting and also tables on the side.

Cristina D.

I was very curious about the black at Aguachiles. So I decided to give them a try. Lily was the person taking my order. We talked a bit about what she recommended. Ultimately, I decided to stick with my initial choice of the black Aguachiles. They did not disappoint. The serving was very generous. Lots of large shrimp, Red onion and cucumber. The sauce was perfection! It was just the right amount of Spicy. Very lemony, and full of flavor. I would definitely get this again.

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Jasmine A.

Stopped by on Sunday, 11/02/25. Located inside the Grand Central Market, my boyfriend ordered the following for the both of us to share: - 2 carnitas tacos = $10.86 - 1 Coca Cola = $5.18 SUBTOTAL = $16.04 TAX (9.75%) = $1.56 TOTAL = $17.60 Way too overpriced but hey, it's the Grand Central Market. The tacos were really good; you can split the 2 tacos into 4 since there's 2 corn tortillas under 1 taco. I'm disappointed that there's no guac or pico de gallo - unless we didn't spot any.

Jaclyn R.

Not much to say here. Service was good. Great location. Barely mediocre and very much over priced tostadas. We wish there was a better quality.

Sampler
melinda h.

So many amazing choices here at grand central market but we decided to try La Tostaderia cuz it looked so good! We got the sampler, shrimp ceviche tostada, and the lobster roll (not pictured).. the lobster roll was wrapped in a burrito but so good!! In fact , everything was so fresh and tasty! There was a line to order so naturally the food took a minute but well worth the wait!

Mixta Tostada!!!
Ken A.

Sat down for some ceviche while strolling the market one afternoon. Service was fast and friendly, price was reasonable and the food was extremely fresh, flavorful and abundant with a perfect spicy kick!

Menu items on display
Brian V.

4++ This place is located in the Grand Central Market. What sets this place apart from some of the other taco stands in the market is that it specializes in seafood items. The folks here are friendly and there is a good variety of items to select from, but still pretty streamlined. Because it is located in the Grand Central Market, the place feels always pretty busy around you, whether there are other folks sitting around you or the people here filling to go orders. There's a general sense of hustle for sure, but when you are dining there, the vibe can still be chill. Another cool thing is that they have the items on display so you have a good idea of what you're ordering (at least when I went around lunch time) I got a couple of the gringos tacos with just shrimp. They were delicious and had a good amount of ingredients on it giving it a great texture and flavor profile. This place is definitely a great place to scratch that mariscos itch while being reasonably priced. You can order the tacos mixed with octopus (which is supposed to be the really popular item), but I personally stopped eating octopus.

Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Peter L.

Not the best ceviche I've had but it hit the spot. Appreciate the amount that is given. It was extremely delicious, I personally like a more chopped up shrimp. Nonetheless it was good and would get it again. Staff were nice and food was done pretty quickly.

Lobster Roll

Ordered their lobster roll and they gave me a bean and cheese burrito with chunks of lobster in it. The lobster was so extremely chewy that I had mistaken it for octopus at first. I thought I could still salvage it and eat however it was inedible and such a disappointment, I had to throw it away. The biggest insult is that they charge $22 for this plus tip. I don't normally leave reviews but this was so egregious that I had to leave a warning for other customers. Their description does not clarify that is comes as a burrito when the menu item says "Lobster Roll" you would expect lobster in a buttery bread. Hands down the worst item I've eaten at Grand Central market.

White fish tostada
Anthony S.

I got the white fish tostada and it was fresh and not too saucy. Perfect quick bite for lunch.

Lobster roll

DO NOT ORDER THE LOBSTER ROLL. It's a burrito that would be delicious but they overcooked the lobster so it's deep fried, chewy, and inedible. It's false advertising. I'm so bummed. I'm sure their other stuff is delicious but this was baaaaaad.

Dee G.

I ordered the shrimp ceviche tostada, omg sooooo good! It was juicy fresh and delicious. The avocado was prefect didn't taste weird. The shrimp wasn't chewy at all , it was prefect! It was not spicy at all either. Just over all so delicious! && fulfilling. The price was decent, the service was good and fast. Will definitely be returning!

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Seafood cocktail was horrible. The customer service and attention needs a lot of work. I would not recommend this place.

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Such fresh seafood. Excellent food. Good portions and great quality and price for what you get

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We came to Holbox right at noon and ended up waiting about an hour, but it was worth it. The prices…read morefelt very reasonable considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The tuna & uni tostada was the standout. The tuna had the perfect balance of acidity, and the uni on top added just the right amount of richness. Every bite had so much going on without feeling too heavy. The ceviche was incredibly fresh and bright. The octopus taco was another favorite. The octopus was so tender with no chewiness, it was cooked perfectly. We also tried the aguachile, which was really good, but the tuna dishes stood out to me so much more. Overall, such a great menu with really high-quality seafood at a reasonable price. There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be coming back!

Holbox has been on my list of places to try for a long time. We finally decided to come on a Sunday…read moremorning. We arrived as they're opening and there was already a long line out the door. The staff were wonderful and offered everyone umbrellas so we can wait in the shade. Be prepared because the wait is LONG, we probably waited 45 minutes before getting in the building, then you wait a bit longer to order. Patience definitely pays off because the food was absolutely delicious! We started with a huge bowl of creamy guacamole, it was well seasoned and great but we ran out of chips. My uni and bay scallop ceviche was super fresh, the seafood tasted so sweet and was paired with the perfect amount of citrus and creamy sauce to tie everything together without overpowering the seafood flavors. I also tried a bite of the kanpachi tostada and that was wonderful too! Everything they made highlighted the seafood so well. I didn't get a chance to try everything we ordered but we all loved every dish we tried. Definitely check this place out if you love seafood, but I'd recommend coming either on a weekday or really early to avoid the crowd. There are a few parking spots available outside and street parking as well so it's pretty convenient.

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