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    Lago Mariscos

    4.1 (263 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Trio Enchiladas
    Sandra S.

    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.

    Pulpo a la Parrilla
    Courtney W.

    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!

    Ashley K.

    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!

    Ceviche Rojo, Pulpo a la Parrilla, Mango Fish, and 7 Mares
    Sophie T.

    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.

    Octopus
    Suelynn N.

    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 .

    Fish tacos were complex and full of flavor.
    Walter R.

    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.

    Margo F.

    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!

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    Krynn L.

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

    Chicharron - Guacamole
    Kirklind N.

    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!

    Ada C.

    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.

    Shrimp and Crab combo
    Lynn L.

    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.

    Fish Shrimp
    Jasmine G.

    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.

    Mango Fish
    Carl S.

    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.

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    Food was not tasting great, it was ok. Service was ok. Atmosphere was good they were playing music. I will not go back again.

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    They have wonderful service,excellent food choices and it's affordable. My Family and I will be returning to Lago Mariscos.

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