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Mariscos Costa Alegre

4.5 (138 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Maricarmen C.

Have been here twice now, both times during their soft opening. Both times were pretty busy, but we were seated immediately without a reservation. The restaurant provides what I believe is caldo de camarón and tostadas while you look through the menu and wait for your food. It is pretty good. I tried their aguachile verde both times. I really enjoyed it the first time, but didn't like it as much the second time, unfortunately. We also tried their camarones and pulpo al mojo ajo. Everything was delicious! We really enjoyed their rice and side pasta salad. It is located in an area with plenty of parking and they have a huge selection. Something for everyone!

David C.

Tiene muchos opciones y todo está muy bueno. El lugar es moderno, limpio, y de buen ambiente. Un buen lugar para traer a la familia.

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Patricia A.

Mariscos Costa Alegre is always a great choice when deciding where to eat. All their locations are pretty consistent with menu, food prep and presentation, and drinks. The only difference I found was that the Gilroy location has an actual bar with seating. Friday night date night and this was at the top of the list as we have been wanting to try this new location since it opened. Driving up and we knew there was going to be a wait as we saw a crowd of people waiting outside. Walked in and we're quoted a 15 minute wait for a table for two. Walked over to the bar which is open seating and decided to sit at the bar to avoid the wait. Set at the bar, looked over the menu and ordered some drinks, an appetizer and some entrées. DRINKS EL MALIBU $15.00 Blended mango, chamoy, malibu rum, curaco. Drink consisted of puréed mango at the top and Malibu, rum and caraco at the base with Chamoy and Taheen at the rim. This drink was very pretty with a nice presentation. However, once you mixed it, it looked like mud, lol. This drink was fruity refreshing and just the right amount of liquor. I would have this again. COSTA ALEGRE $15.00 Coconut Rum, Midori Liqueur, Lamon Juice, House Syrup. This drink was very refreshing didn't get so much of the coconut taste however it did taste very good and it wasn't too heavy on the liquor. It was so good that we ordered two. I would order this one again. CIELITO TROPICAL $15.00 Tequlla, Pama Liquour, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice. This drink was heavy on the liquor, not quite my taste. However, the hubby did like it. APPETIZERS Costa Alegre Shrimp Ordered some appetizer shrimp which came in a red sauce that was very spicy. The sauce had very good flavor and it complimented the shrimp very well. I couldn't get enough of them. They were so good and I loved that they were peel and I didn't have to peel them and have all the red sauce on my fingers, lol. Not sure if this is the name but I think they were the Costa Alegre shrimp. FOOD FILETE DE PESCADO $19.00 Grilled bass filet with a side of rice, macaroni, salad, green salad, and fresh handmade tortillas. This entrée was a good size and the tortillas in my opinion were the best part. TACOS GOBERNADOR $18.00 3 crispy shrimp tacos with mozzarella cheese, avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo, and chipotle mayo. Tacos were good and I like that they were crispy tacos however, I wish the whole tortilla was crispy versus just the edges. Added a little hot sauce and a complimented the taco very well. I definitely see myself returning for the drinks, the food and the ambience.

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P G.

Had lunch here with one of my besties. We were seated right away which was cool. It was 11am, still before the lunch rush if there is one. We were 2 of maybe 10 people in there. We asked for water, it was warm and a little muggy in the restaurant. Our waitress didn't speak a word of English but we spoke enough Spanish to get us by. 15 min later, she came and asked if we were ready to order. Still no water. We ordered an appetizer to share and our lunch plates plus water. About 10 min later, we got our appetizer. Still no water. We asked for water again. Our lunch came 10 min after that, still no water. We asked again and finally got an 8 oz glass of water. No utensils or napkins. We asked for them and more water. We got our utensils and 1 napkins each. No water refill. We didn't see the waitress again after that. The food was okay. Definitely overly hyped on social media. I didn't finish it because it was way too spicy. Didn't have the water to cool off my mouth. Asked for the bill so we could leave. We paid the bill and left. When I got to my car, downed the bottle of water I had in there because after an hour of being there, split appetizer, a spicy shrimp dish, and just an 8 oz glass of water (no ice, btw)..I was dying! I don't think I'll be going back. I'm sure others had good experiences but that was not a good 1st impression for me. Unattentive waitress, warm temperature, unprepared table, stingy on the water. I'll spend my money elsewhere.

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Jenn M.

Proven theory: When hungover, spicy Mariscos will save you. I was in the area and looked up restaurants near by to help cure us from our post NYE hangover and Mariscos Costa Alegre popped up. We were able to find parking relatively quick. When we arrived, there was a good amount of people, we had a short wait to sit indoors. We ordered drinks at the bar while we waited for our table and looked over the menu. Once we were sat they started us off with a warm seafood sipping broth, perfect for the weather and perfect to settle our stomachs after a night of drinking. To order, there's options for everyone's tastebuds, seafood lover or not you'll find something for you. There's your traditional marisco dishes, sushi, tacos, pozole, pastas and more. I was overwhelmed with options but stuck to what I know, we ordered a few plates to share, the fried fish, ceviche mixto tower and the don cuca shrimp. Everything was so incredibly fresh, flavorful and SPICY. Like, really spicy. I was sweating by the time we finished. I was cured of my hangover within the hour. If you love seafood and don't mind alot of spice, this spot is a must try. As we were leaving we noticed the line out the door, we arrived right before the lunch rush hit. I could see why this place is so popular. It'll be rare that I'll find myself in this area again, but if I ever am, Marsicos Costa Alegre is a must do. 10/10. This place can cure any hangover.

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Angelina S.

Okay I've been here a few times now & I love it more each time. This is the PERFECT place to enjoy mariachi on Sunday. They also do an amazing job making you feel very special on your birthday! The bartenders, Raul, Cassandra & Ana are super attentive & efficient. I really enjoyed when Raul started singing along with the Mariachj it is such a cool fun environment lots of laughs . All of The food is so amazing. I had the fajitas trio sooooooo yummy!! I will definitely have to go back on karaoke night

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Renee L.

Came here for mariscos and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Tuna La Isla tostada and it was absolutely delicious--super fresh and full of flavor. My boyfriend got the La Morenita tostada and he loved it. The flavors were bold, spicy, and seriously tasty. The atmosphere was great too. The place felt very clean and well kept, and the service was exceptional. Everyone was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. We really enjoyed everything and will definitely be back!

Riquelmi E.

Jonathan was a amazing server.he recommended The Mariscada. It was really good and it was a big portion! Rest of the food was also really good and can't complain about the michelada! amazing service over all!

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Briana W.

My new favorite Mexican spot in Gilroy. The drinks, the shrimp, and the atmosphere were AMAZING!!!Will definitely be coming back!! (Also all the decorations inside...SO CUTE. Perfect for picture opportunities.)

Cristian O.

Ulisses at Costa Alegre was awesome. He provided great customer service and was very attentive to everything we needed. You can tell he really cares about making sure guests have a good experience. The food was amazing, the drinks were great, and the vibe there is always fun. Ulisses really helped make the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend Costa Alegre, and if you get Ulisses taking care of you, you're in good hands.

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Ray L.

Wow- I have never had so much fun at dinner! This used to be the old Chili's in Gilroy. Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate a good chain restaurant burger , but I would much rather spend my money at Costa Alegre. When you walk in , you will be immediately greeted by the friendly staff. You will then have two choices: 1. Go to the left and grab a seat at the bar and enjoy your favorite cocktail. Or , 2. Grab a seat in the dining room and watch a game on t.v. This restaurant specializes in seafood, so don't be surprised when you see a 12 page menu with 90 percent of it containing seafood. However, if you are not the biggest fan of seafood- like me , Costa Alegre has you covered. For dinner, I opted for their bistec ranchero , verde rice , and their homemade corn tortillas. Bruh-We have a problem- in a good way! This dish came out so savory and spicy-it literally blew my socks off! I have never tasted a dish so delicious that I considered bathing in the sauce. I can't describe how good this dish was. It was like I was eating food for the first time. Bonus, this dish came with macaroni salad and a green salad! I found this unconventional, yet oddly satisfying. While I was dining , a few people were celebrating a birthday and the place turned into a discoteca. Loud , fun and a party vibe for sure! I can't say enough good things about this location. I can't wait to try more menu items especially the options that come with handmade torts! Try it - you won't be disappointed! See you there- look for the old guy sweating because of the spice but enjoying every minute of it.

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Sam C.

The food is excellent. This new location is absolutely gorgeous. I loved the decor, it was like you were under water. I can't wait to bring my husband and my mom here. I've visited this restaurant in San Jose and the food and service is just as excellent here as it was there. THANK YOU TO OUR SERVER VALERIA!

Appetizer absolutely delicious!

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Karen is an amazing server. She made our experience super fun and friendly ! The birthday celebration was super fun !! And free shot heyyyyy

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3 months ago

Great food. Thanks Karen for the great service. We will be coming back soon. Make sure to come and celebrate your birthday here

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Kassandra is great! Sit at the bar and get well taken care of. Amazing food, killer prices. Mexican sushi Wednesdays are a must

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Franni was a great server, she was very attentive & I will be requesting her every time I come

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5 months ago

It's the best food I've ever tasted in the area and the service is excellent, very good atmosphere

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Karen was our server and was super kind and attentive. The food was delicious. The vibes was great!

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Every time we come in and sit at the bar Kassandra takes amazing care of us. Drinks and food amazing!

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Nice ambience on Sundays. Live mariachi. Crash seafood that paired well with a nice cold beer.

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Food was delicious very welcoming environment our waiter rosio was super sweet and friendly I can't wait to come back

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Muy bueno y rico bueno a regresar y mesa muy eficas y Ablame Muy bonito el lugar

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Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We love the mariachis that were playing. Definitely come back again.

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No, mariachis (yet) lol! They have music in the background, but it can get loud when they do their HAPPY BIRTHDAY song.… Read more

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