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    Marisco Boys

    4.3 (96 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sea bream grilled fillet, Pescado Zarandeado
    J. P.

    We love a shareable meal and Marisco Boys delivers amazing fish platters for a table! Along with cocktails and appetizers the different seafood preparations, fried, braised, grilled, were a visual and taste sensation for 7! Great service made for a nice evening. I want to go back to try the tacos and vampiros!

    La rosa
    Mehruba A.

    Was craving seafood and this was near me so I stopped in. There is a parking lot attached which was really convenient and easy. We were seated right away and our waiter was kind and attentive. He recommended the calamari which was crispy and good. My tacos were huge! 2 were definitely enough to fill you up. Want to try their plates next. Good flavor. Salsas provided added a good spice to the tacos as well. Would recommend!

    Fried Mojará/ Mojará frita

    It was truly a pleasure dining at Mariscos Boys! From the moment we walked through the beautiful entrance, we were impressed. The ambiance was immaculate, stylish, and inviting--you can tell they put thought into every detail. The customer service was wonderful and made us feel genuinely welcomed. But the food... WOW! That was definitely the star of the experience. Every bite was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and truly top-tier! Whether you're looking for the perfect spot for a lunch date, a dinner date, family time, or a night out with friends, Mariscos Boys delivers an experience worth having. We left impressed, satisfied, and already looking forward to coming back! 10/10 -- BAR NONE! Highly recommend! If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

    Desiree F.

    I chasing the best ceviche in the valley and wanted to try Marisco Boys. It was decent. Our server was attentive and restaurant is nice. It wasn't busy when we went which was actually nice. We also tried the mussels with chorizo which was good. But several mussels were not open when we checked. Bummer.

    Camarones Zarandeados
    Chris B.

    I had been anticipating attending a concert in downtown Phoenix for some time, having bought the tickets months in advance. A meal before the concert was strategically a wise choice, but which dining venue would suffice? While brainstorming with my fellow concertgoer, we had both seen the recent New Times feature on best new places to eat in the area. Marisco Boys popped up as the most enticing, especially due to its proximity to downtown and the fact that we are both seafood lovers. I made a reservation well in advance knowing when the day of the Duran Duran concert came around, my partner-in-crime and I would be "Hungry Like the Wolf"! We sat in a booth at what was now a classy remodeled Coco's restaurant that they really managed to "swankify" (if such a word even exists). Our server Ivan was overly gracious and helpful in explaining the menu. We decided to start with the ceviche so we could chat and nosh. The crisp tortillas perfectly complimented the tangy seafood bites, and I was thrilled to see we had chunks of octopus in the mix. There was some debate about what to order and share next, so we considered the deep-fried octopus and the pescado, but instead chose the Camarones Zarandeados (head-on mesquite-grilled shrimp). I was completely thrilled with the Camarones dish once I tried it. The mesquite smoke combined with the savory, salty, complex sauce on the shrimp was a vibrant flavor bomb! The only thing I feel could have added to the dish was maybe a starchy accompaniment. Maybe a polenta or something to break up the shrimp-meat feast and give your taste buds a short reprieve. Otherwise, a stellar dish and memorable dining experience. I intend to return and try the Pescado Zarandeado, because I'm certain the magic of the mesquite grill would be evident in that fish. I understand why Marisco Boys was recognized as one of the ten best new restaurants in 2025. The food and service speak for themselves. We were told they were working in a brunch menu, which I can only imagine will be wild. Do yourself a favor and make a visit to Marisco Boys. "The wild (marisco) boys are callin' on their way back from the fire..."

    Crudo. Very good
    Raquel F.

    I was excited to try Marisco Boys because we are big fans of Taco Boys. We opted to go for restaurant to try out some items on the menu. We actually found several enticing options on the menu that we almost opted out of the restaurant week menu. Let me say a few things, you've got to like a woodsy/mild smoked food style and seafood. If you don't, you'll have a hard time enjoying this place. I would also recommend making a reservation if you do plan on going here. The ambiance and decor were cute and upscale. But, what's great is that the prices of the food didn't that type of cost associated with it. I'm not a big drinker so didn't try any of the cocktails but I imagine it tastes good. For apps, we had ceviche and the spicy butter clams. The ceviche was good, one of the best things we ate. It was tasty, dynamic, and balanced. Lots of flavors but in a good way. The clams were way too small to be meaningful as a dish. I tasted everything else but the clams. For main courses, we had pescado a la talla and surf and turf. The pescado had two sauces, green citrus herb and a red chipotle mole. The fish was meaty, white fleshed, and both sauces were great. They offered nice variety of flavors to the dish. The surf and turf was a dry rub prime fillet with buttered grilled prawns. The prime fillet was cooked to a perfect medium rare but the 2 prawns were small, dry, and mushy. Overall, the dishes were seasoned really nicely - balanced yet flavorful, but also know smacking you in the face. Execution is very high for the dishes. While there are dishes I wouldn't get again, there are others I would. Excited to try more items the next time we stop in.

    Denise M.

    I have enjoyed Taco Boys in the past, and being a lover of seafood I was anxious to try their new place, Marisco Boys. I think this building used to be a Coco's, and they've done a really great job of updating. There's some great lighting fixtures, a Long bar with cool lighting on the edge, and lots of plants. She had a great server who helped to guide me when I had questions about what to order. Several good choices on the cocktail menu, and with though I only looked briefly, it looked like there were quite a few wines to choose from as well. There are so many great options for seafood. I can't remember the names of the cocktails we ordered - so sorry! We also started off with guacamole and chips with our cocktails. Hubby knew right away he wanted the grilled mahi mahi, which was served with cilantro rice and sliced marinated veggies. The veggies kind of look like I'm bigger version of what you find in ceviche. I didn't try the rice or veggies, but I tried the fish and it was amazing! I should mention the portion was also huge - - twice the size that you might find in other restaurants. I was torn between a few things and asked our server to help. I ended up ordering the chicharron de pulpa, which is fried octopus. It is served with sliced tomatoes and avocado puree and a side of flour tortillas. I did like the octopus even though I'm normally not one to choose fried seafood. On the tortilla with the avocado puree and the tomatoes it was delicious! I give Marisco Boys a thumbs up, but I will order the mahi-mahi next time, as it was better than the side octopus.

    Jessica L.

    Great food, fresh seafood, and excellent service! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Our server, Ivan, was amazing--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He really made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

    Charles H.

    We have been looking forward to trying this place- and it was better than we hoped. The food was incredible, great service, and perfect atmosphere. We celebrated our anniversary here.

    Fish taco
    Jessica W.

    First let me start off by saying the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL!! We unfortunately did not have the most pleasant experience. It could've been the server, but my order was wrong two times! I didn't bother to tell him the second time since he gave a weird reaction the first time.. so I didn't eat what I wanted to eat. The fish taco was really good and the oysters were good though. Drinks were good and the bartender was very friendly.

    Whole fried tilapia
    Alice F.

    First, I'm impressed with what they were able to do with a building that clearly used to be a chain restaurant. The decor is clean and modern, so kudos for that. Service was friendly and quick, but still relaxed enough for the casual elegant experience I think they're going for. I didn't try the drinks this evening, but the options looked good and the bar fully stocked. I would go back for the fried octopus alone--so delicious and well prepared! The whole fried tilapia was also good, but it seemed like the portion was strangely smaller than I expected. Lots of sides and the showy fried fish, but with the fillets cut off, I felt like I was missing some of the meat. The head on shrimp were also good, but I had one that was a little undercooked. Much more generous on the shrimp plate though! I would try them again.

    Shrimp cocktail

    Cool newly renovated restaurant Had the shrimp cocktail. Was $18, excellent! Tons & tons of shrimp. Can't wait to try the rest of menu, food coming out looked amazing. Wish they offered cocktail with octopus, squid options.

    Ceviche Kampachi
    Jesse J.

    Love that the taco boys have done so well they could expand to a mariscos line of business. The atmosphere is a much fancier spot and service. The food was all terrific. Highly recommend the aguachile shrimp especially if you like spice. They were wonderful. The ceviche tostada was piled high and my picture was only the leftover second tostada worth. Great flavor especially with the mango. Cocktail menu had tons of options and a great Mexican beer selection.

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