Food was awesome! Had the pulpo. Service was great. Drinks were good too. Noticed it is a good place for large parties like 6-8. read more

Disappointed. We come here often, which made this experience even more frustrating. We arrived early on Mother's Day with 10 guests already present while the remaining 7 were on the way. Since we were a large party, the restaurant planned to seat us at two separate tables anyway, one table for 10 and another for 7. We politely asked if they could at least seat the guests who were already there because I'm 6 months pregnant and wanted to get settled and order appetizers while we waited for the rest of our family. Unfortunately, the manager Erika refused and said they could not seat us until the entire party arrived. What made this especially disappointing was that the restaurant was practically empty with plenty of open tables available. We would have completely understood if the restaurant had been packed or there was a long wait, but that simply was not the case. The lack of flexibility and consideration completely changed the tone of our Mother's Day gathering. Sadly, this will be our last visit. read more

Terrible. Every piece of food was coated with a 1/8 inch of jalapeno It was inedible read more

The service was friendly, but the atmosphere was overwhelmingly loud. I could barely hear my friends during dinner. While it's a nice touch that they celebrate birthdays, the constant cheering throughout the night just added to the noises. I ordered the fajitas, which were delicious, but they only came with two tortillas, definitely not enough for the portion size. I also requested no cilantro, and the waitress said they would substitute avocado for the cilantro-laden guac. Unfortunately, they forgot the avocado when the dish arrived, so I had to follow up to get it. A word of caution: the pepper that comes with the dish is extremely spicy. I wasn't expecting that level of heat. They do offer complimentary chips and crackers, which is a nice touch, but it wasn't salted. I couldn't enjoy it with the sauce because it contained cilantro. All in all, for the price, it didn't quite match my preferences. I'd personally rather support a smaller, mom-and-pop-style restaurant with better value or, if I'm looking for a celebratory spot, one where I can actually hear the people I'm with. read more

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Loved my first time at Lago Mariscos! Pretty busy on a Saturday night but the restaurant is large so no issues getting a table. Sodas are bottled rather than fountain. Margarita was pretty standard, a little sweeter for my taste but would be interested in trying other cocktails. Chips and salsa pretty standard as well, the salsa comes out warm and is spicier than most restaurant salsas but very flavorful. Pulpo a La Parilla is absolutely the star of the show! The octopus itself was tender and so packed with flavor from the spices, the onions and peppers on the bottom were a nice pairing. Sides like beans and rice and well executed. Would highly recommend getting this! It's a whole octopus so definitely could share it, maybe order another dish to split with someone! Enchiladas and fish dishes all looked good too! Service is good- they have different workers for bringing chips, taking orders, and bringing the food out so it's a well oiled machine. Also a nice patio by the water if the weather allows! read more

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Decided to give this place a try after driving past for the last year. I did not know what to expect going in but the food was delicious. Inside they have live music which can get a little rowdy if you are trying to have conversations but their outside seating option make up for it. I ordered the mango ceviche, guacamole with chicharrones, seafood soup, chicken quesadillas and a few others and everything was so good. My favorite dishes were the mango ceviche and the Chicharrón with guacamole. It's definitely a good dish to share. I would definitely recommend coming with a big group of people so you can try a bunch of dishes. Service can be a little hit or miss depending on how busy they are. They have a bunch of tables outside and inside so you have to flag down a staff member if you need something. Will definitely be back again to try their octopus dish! read more

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I once visited El Bucanero in San Antonio and liked it so much that I wanted to find a restaurant similar to it near me. That's when I found this place, and I'm so glad I did. My dad, sister, and I arrived right when it opened and chose to sit on the patio since it was one of those rare, perfect-weather days that aren't too common in Texas. Just a small heads-up: pollen from the nearby trees and plants can get onto the plates, but it wasn't a big issue since it wasn't windy. Our server, Bessie, was super nice and gave us great recommendations. The complimentary salsa was hot -- a clear sign that it was fresh -- and I knew right then it was going to be a good meal. There were so many tempting options on the menu that it was hard to decide what to order. We ended up getting four dishes, but two of them stood out to me the most. The Mango Fish was cooked perfectly -- buttery, flaky, and rich without feeling heavy. I loved how the sauce incorporated mango (of course) along with octopus and onions to balance out the richness. It was honestly one of the best seared fish dishes I've ever had. The Pulpo a la Parilla was equally impressive. The octopus was so tender that I could cut it with a fork, which is rare since octopus is usually either undercooked or rubbery. It was seasoned perfectly and incredibly flavorful -- easily one of the best things I've ever eaten. I honestly can't decide which of the two was better, so you might as well just order both and find out for yourself! We also tried the Ceviche Rojo, which came with fish, shrimp, and octopus in a red aguachile sauce topped with oysters and salsa negra. While it tasted good overall, it was a little too acidic for my liking. The 7 Mares soup, which was loaded with seafood like fish, crab, mussels, scallops, octopus, and calamari, was generous in quantity but less successful in flavor -- the broth tasted overly salty and reminiscent of ocean water. Despite a few misses, this restaurant was a fantastic find. The quality of the seafood, friendly service, and relaxing atmosphere easily make it one of the better coastal-style seafood spots in the area. With dishes like the Mango Fish and Pulpo a la Parilla, I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying even more from their menu. read more

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I came here for a work dinner of about 20 people. First off the staff was amazing and was on top of their game. (We had a water spill and they clean and replaced jt in minutes) . The place is very decorative like a festive seaport. Someone was also celebrating their birthday and they had a karaoke stage. We were on the quieter side of the restaurant. Amazingly, we can still hear each other, and it wasn't too loud despite karaoke, singing in the background. The food was amazing . The La charola is a huge ceviche dish that we share among a few of us. I think this was the spicier dish compared to the other grilled dishes that we had. The octopus was spiced, but it was a little tough to chew on yet still easy to cut with a butter knife. We have someone who isn't into seafood and she loves that octopus!! The beef was very tender. The chicken is a bit dry . I love the shrimps. The cacti were sour. Of course, chips and salsa for everybody is included. I think this is a good place to have a celebration. All the dishes were amazingly, great looking and not too bad to share among each other. They also had a great list of drinks, which will be something I'll try next time I come. The staff is amazing. They have a great team! there's free parking out front . read more

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Good food, good. Service. Great value. Their food is as good or better than some of the very pricey Tex Mex places in Houston. The outside patio has umbrellas for shade, AND fans. I wish more patios had fans. Nice cooling airflow AND the airflow helps keep bugs away. Nice visual touch seeing ducks and turtles swim by in the pond outside. Fatima was our server, and she was cheerful and energetic, and helped make this a very pleasant experience. read more

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First time trying this place, went on a date night. Service is good, almost too good! The menu is big and they were ready for us to order quickly! They provide salsa and chips and the salsa is good and spicy! I had the Burria tacos, they were good, not amazing. I had leftovers and ate them! My husband had such with a seafood topping, he really enjoyed it! We will go back! read more

Lago Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I tried to like it and give it a chance. I went for a friend's birthday celebration. Yes we had a larger party but they knew that. They only assigned one server to our table. Service was not good at all and the food was mediocre. Probably won't be back. The auto tip I lowered the amount I really wanted to zero it out but was courteous and still gave one. I will be watching my final ticket to make sure that is reflected. read more

This is a gem! I've been wanting to come here but hesitant. The reviews don't show the depth of the offerings available. Happy hour has a lot of offerings that I would love to try, but only offered on weekdays! However it's the weekend. We sat at the bar for a quick lunch and enjoyed everything about our experience. Food had great taste and the watermelon margaritas were excellent! Service was spot on and attentive! Ambiance was spacious and relaxed. My only complaint is I got full too quick. We ordered appetizers with intentions of ordering entrees! The empanadas and chicharrones with guacamole were what I've been missing! I will definitely be back. The menu reads well with typical Tex mex meeting authentic! I can get fajitas, ceviche, fried shrimp platter, fried rice, or a chicken sandwich! There is literally something for everyone but cooked with care! Can't wait to come back! We spent about $50 not adding our tip amount! read more

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Fun place! We enjoyed the food and service. Had fun feeding the ducks and turtles along the water. The octopus was so tender read more

Lago Mariscos - Waterfront views - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

A complete disappointment. Honestly I had such high hopes and expectations for this place after seeing so many great reviews for the high-quality food, excellent service and great ambiance. However, none of the above applied to my first-time experience at Lago Mariscos. Sad! The food was so-so. The oysters on the half shell were small, thin and translucent- just not my favorite. The 7 Mares soup tasted kind of funny- it was not served hot or warm but slightly cold. Was this soup supposed to be served that way? The Paella was A-OK. The chargrilled octopus was a little chewy, the shrimp was overcooked, the mussels were super small and some were not fresh and smelled bad. The fish filets and whole scallops were good. The scallops were actually pretty big and fresh- loved 'em. Yay! Service was alright- everyone looked so busy. We did make a reservation but still had to wait half an hour to be seated. Our server had disappeared for a long time after food was served, until she showed up again with our check. The live band- O.M.G. They were SOOOOOO LOUD in a bad way. Seriously, I was not able to hear anything else when the band was playing the unpleasantly loud music. Argh. We were seated about 50-60 feet away from the stage, but still, it was way too loud!! To me, this was not music for entertainment but extremely loud noise that hurt my ears. I hope the audience sitting in front of the stage did not go deaf by the time they finished their meals. read more

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It was a packed Friday night and we had a rather large party. We were seated outside and luckily the weather was pleasant. On Friday evenings they also have a live band for entertainment. I was told that the seafood boil was a good choice and that's what I got. I got a combination of crab legs and shrimp, the crab and shrimp was seasoned well and nicely cooked. My mango margarita was great to wash everything down with. They have lots of seafood entrées to choose from. Next time I would like to try their ceviche. Our service was attentive and polite. There's lots of parking but it can be crowded on the weekends. read more

Lago Mariscos - Shrimp and Crab combo - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The food was extremely disappointing this was my first and definitely my last time eating here. I ordered the seafood mix plate (fajita, chicken, shrimp, quesadilla and octopus), and the octopus was clearly spoiled. It tasted like it had been cooked the day before and reheated in tomato sauce to try to hide the flavor. One bite in and I had to spit it out, it completely killed my appetite. The rest of the plate wasn't any better. The chicken was burnt and dry, the shrimp was overcooked, and the quesadilla was dry and tough. We told the waitress, and she took the plate back but simply offered to replace the octopus with more shrimp... which came out bland and tasted like plain butter. No improvement at all. The only edible items were the rice, beans, and tortillas, which says a lot. The queso flameado appetizer was good, but one decent dish doesn't make up for the rest of the disaster. To make matters worse, when it was time to pay, we expected at least some acknowledgment or discount for the terrible experience. Instead, the manager said she "didn't see the condition of the food," so no compensation was offered, even though we left most of the meal untouched. Not worth the $70 at all. Save your money and go somewhere else, I would have rather gone to Mambo's. read more

Food was amazing as always and the drinks are delicious. Staff is always friendly and they serve you quickly. Plus there are a lot of tables and you can sit inside or outside on the patio. This is our new go to Mexican spot. read more

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Did not stay long, there was a weird smell from the moment we walked in. Ordered a beer and was given the wrong one (still charged me) and ordered a michelada with dos xx, got the beer by itself ‍ but the bartenders were nice and attentive. read more

Let me start by saying that the food is great - especially the ceviche, which I make a meal out of (go for the aquachile if you like that green salsa style spice). Service is good, they're usually pretty busy, but the wait staff keeps up. And why 4 star then? If it isn't music blaring, it's Mariachi's blaring, or random soliciting of photographs. Every server we've had while the mariachis are around have commiserated - they don't like them either. It was so bad one time we almost cancelled our order and left (this was because another patron a table over from us plunked down a $20 and wanted the mariachis to serenade all through dinner). At least it isn't every night like this, but in the several times we've been there, it's always been *something*. Food is good at a decent price though, so we'll keep going back, but keeping it to non weekend evenings. read more

Hey I really like this place, it's loud full of energy with great food and drinks. What else is important? The building has an attractive exterior but the inside reminds me of a large sports bar. We sat in the covered patio which was very warm (perhaps problems with the air). My dish was the Mango Fish topped with crab, shrimp and octopus. It was delicious!! Considering the crowd the drinks and food arrived quickly. Our server was very nice and attentive without being annoying. Yes, I will certainly return because I love seafood and they do it right. read more

Lago Mariscos - Mango Fish - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

theres never a dull moment at lago mariscos. with its festive live music and location facing the lake, its atmosphere is perfect for celebrations no matter what time of day or week. their sizzling platters are delectable and serve generous portions of seafood. definitely enough for more than 2 people! the bread pudding is also amazing i dream about it sometimes. the waiters are friendly and its hard to walk out of this place without a smile. bonus: theres tons of super cute ducks by the water! read more

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Hidden place behind Chick Fil A. Nice patio view with lake. The foods were surprisingly big size. The host was nice and knowledge about the menu and offer. Chip and salsa were great. The food did take time to arrive. Overall food were great. read more

Lago Mariscos - Lunch menu - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I went to Lago Mariscos restaurant a few times in the past for dinner. I went there to celebrate my birthday two years ago. I liked their service and food quality. I went back again to celebrate my birthday with my friends. Their food is always delicious. The restaurant is always busy and crowded. They have a band playing music. It is a big restaurant, and they have outdoor table seating for customers. The restaurant atmosphere is very cozy. The staff is so wonderful, polite, professional, and helpful. I love their fish ceviche and fish tacos because they taste so good. The guacamole salsa dip was good, but they served it with wilted lettuce. Overall, we had an amazing time dining at this restaurant on my birthday. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone who likes Mexican food. read more

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Reviewing for takeout. The takeout experience could be improved. The food was fine but everything was too salty. First, I tried to place an order with their online system but I guess they're not using it or watching it because the order didn't get confirmed. Then I called to place the order and the lady I spoke to was very nice. She told me my food would be ready for pickup in 10-15 minutes. I get to the restaurant in about 17 minutes. No one was at the hostess stand for about 3-4 minutes. Turns out, the food wasn't ready and we had to wait another 10 -15 min more for them to get it ready. We ordered a variety of foods. - chips & salsa (included with every order for free) - I like the chips from here because they're thin. The salsa comes warm and has a nice kick to it. - guac was a sizeable portion and had nice chunks of avocado in it - 7 mares soup - a disappointment. It was very salty, couldn't drink that much of the broth. The ingredients weren't the freshest. - fish playa azul - this dish was ok. very little crab and the crab was a bit mushy. Could barely see or taste the lemon sauce. Fish was too salty too. - trio enchiladas - average enchiladas. read more

The food delicious, but dinner in front of the lake SO PERFECT I highly recommend this place!!! read more

Lago Mariscos - Cazuela de Mariscos & Ceviche Pura Vida - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Such a fun lively restaurant! The atmosphere was so fun with mariachi going around the whole restaurant and lots of families eating. It's quite crowded so a reservation is probably really helpful. Our Spanish isn't very great and our servers' English wasn't great but we were able to communicate. Regardless they were all so nice and happy to help us and work around the language barrier. The food was great and the seafood was so good. The oysters were a nice size and tasted great for a good price too. The Parrillada deliciosa was really good and great for sharing. We loved it and can't wait to come back! read more

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Truly wonderful experience. They accommodated a large party for us and with just one server she did a great job. We all had agua fresca (watermelon, pineapple and lemon) and they were great. We had Paella and the fajitas dish with fish, stuffed shrimp, steak and chicken. The food was fresh, authentic and delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Lago Mariscos was the vibes! So delicious and outstanding service Está delicioso, gracias! read more

The fish here is amazing and the rice is so good!!! Don't get me started on the margs 10/10 read more

Lago Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant! We saw this place being featured on social media and had to give it a try, so glad we did. Food: 5/5 we got the ceviche, seafood soup and grilled octopus. I didn't really have high expectations but the freshness and flavor of the dishes blew me away. The margarita portions were HUGE and they were delicious too. This place gives you great food at a great value, what's not to like? Service: 5/5 service was AMAZING. They came to check on us frequently and got us our food and drinks quickly. The manager walked over to make sure everything was good for the night. Other restaurants should take notes, because this is one of the best services we've gotten at any restaurants. Ambiance: 5/5 this place was packed on a Friday night and it was popping with live mariachi music! We loved the authenticity of everything, we'll definitely be back! read more

Lago Mariscos - Mango/watermelon frozen margarita - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Whew!! Where do I begin? I guess I'll start with the drinks! So, happy hour looks like it's M-F until 6pm but let me tell you...you'll only need ONE MARGARITA. However, happy hour is only eligible at the bar! I'm very picky with my Mexican food....i typically judge places off of their charro beans. If you don't have good charros, you ain't Mexican. Unfortunately, I didn't have the charros! LOL!! But I did have the barria tacos and they were absolutely delicious. If you check in, you get free queso. I didn't like the queso very much but their red sauce was pretty tasty! We had gummy bear shots, House Margaritas, Mojitos and Top Shlef Margaritas. We all thoroughly enjoyed our drinks. The young lady that was our server was so sweet!! We were all having such a great time I'm sure she was sick of us at the end! LOL! However, she kept the party going and offered more drinks! We sat outside on the patio, they have heaters to keep you warm. Make sure to visit when you're in Sugar Land! read more

Lago Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Pretty outstanding Mexican seafood joint in the Sugar Land area. The ceviche pura vida we got was fresh and tasty, even had the ledge del tigre after I finished it up (at home). The Baja fish tacos were light, crispy, and very satisfying. The seafood enchiladas were some of the better ones I've had in a long while. Last but not least, the mixed parillada we had was scrumptious. The only thing we didn't enjoy (wasn't bad but wasn't great) was the queso flameado. On the drink front, micheladas baby! Theirs are so good with the chamoy rim job. One of the top two micheladas (other being Capt Tom's) in my book! read more

Lago Mariscos - Baja fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This is a 3.5 star establishment - the food is mostly great but the service is so off I can't ignore it. The good: drinks! I had a michelada and I could have downed a few more easily. So delicious. The margaritas were also yum. The Queso Flameado is mandatory eats. The beef is marinated soooo well. Augustine also fantastic. The mid: the octopus / shrimp were all overcooked. Good flavor but texture too rubbery. I think this is because we had it on the grill plate with the meats, and that constant heat just did not do good to the seafood. I know it looks cool for presentation but doesn't feel cool in my mouth. The bad: Service. The servers were nice enough but were quick to run away whenever I tried to place an order. And no one I mean no one understands the concept of bussing tables. We piled all our used plates next to us at the end of our table and I stared at it for the entirety of our dinner. So def a star off for that. Even w the questionable service, the drinks and fajita beef were so good that I'd come back to try their other things! Hopefully they can train the staff to do better. read more

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Great place for seafood, lively music lots of events during the week and specials. The food was good service was excellent. At the time of my visit December 2023 i was told they have only been open for about a year. I was given a tour of the establishment and it was a big place plenty of room. They even have a private room on the second floor to host 100 guests they have pretty good deals on that option. Overall it was a great experience i spoke to the manager in charge and he was very nice and gave us the run down of the daily specials. One thing to note is that the establishment is just a little hidden behind/middle of the chick-fil-a and Carrabas in the same area. But if once you turn onto the area you can't miss it. Give them a try! read more

Lago Mariscos - Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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First time at Lago Mariscos and I enjoyed everything I ordered! Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

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Very good food . Took my family for lunch . Wife loved the seafood with rice that came with octopus, calamari, shrimp,fish , and scallops . It was delicious read more

My second time coming here with my family. I love Mexican seafood, but there aren't a ton of restaurants in the area with such a wide variety. They have a huge drink menu with super creative and original drinks, appetizers, and huge seafood and dish variety. The inside of the restaurant is fun and super spacious so it's not too loud. The drinks are strong and good prices. There are options for tacos and plates that are not seafood, so anyone can find what they likes. I got the tamarindo manzanilla drink and it was so good. Tamarind vodka, tamarind, and apple soda with fresh green apple on top. I also got a michelada which was great as well. They have fresh large oysters for a great price. My family loves the paella, all of the seafood is seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the seafood servings are very very generous. Even the free chips and salsa are amazing! I love the hot salsa. read more

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My Fiance had dinner here! The atmosphere was great and the food was very tasty, hot and fresh!

The food, the atmosphere, and also the live music like mariachi, what more could you ask for? read more

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I was exited to try this place but was very disappointed. We waited almost 15 minutes after we sat down and had to ask for service. The shrimp was very over cooked, the rice was made with frozen vegetables, the enchiladas were dry. The biggest disappointment was having to ask to take off the Cazuela de Mariscos! It was not fresh and tasted fishy. I was scared I was going to get sick from eating it. I love seafood and I know the difference between fresh and not. It was salty and had a fishy taste. Lastly the muscles were tiny! Don't get me wrong the presentation of the food was nice but the quality was horrible and will make someone sick. read more

Lago Mariscos - Enchiladas Michoacan - Seafood Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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