Service was very good, only drawback was the waiter's inability to understand some basic questions about their menu, for example Are the shrimp in the shrimp tacos fried? We were told that they were-they were not. The whole fried tilapia shown in a photo on the menu has shrimp on top of it. When it was served, there were no shrimp on it. When asked the waiter said it was an extra $5 for the shrimp. Odd in my opinion. The menu is extensive. Same with the cocktail menu. The ambience is average. It seems like a former fast food chain place converted into an independent restaurant. Prices are reasonable and food was tasty. read more

I was on the hunt for a good seafood boil and this place hit the mark! They are always busy which shows how good they are. The staff is friendly. There so many options on the menu. It was so yummy! read more

Mariscos KC - The seafood boil laid out with the sauce bowled up for dipping. - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

A simple looking shop with not so simple flavors. This place has all the mariscos greats and does them well. There is also a large drink menu with good prices (heavy pours) and nonalcoholic options. We loved our ceviche, Cajun crab boil, and shrimp in a creamy sauce dishes and kept looking at what other tables ordered. Everything tasted fresh, well sauced, and well seasoned. Our waiter was kind and helpful. We can't wait to go back and try so much more. read more

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Very casual, small dining room. The tables are very small. We almost could not get all of our food on the table, The drinks are very good!! I ordered the Lobster Ravioli and we shared the seafood tower. Everything was very fresh and tasted great! read more

Mariscos KC - Lobster ravioli - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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This place has been on my list to try for a while, so I was excited when my buddy decided for us to go here after work. The setting is very casual. We started off with a Michelada flight, which was a nice sampler of three different styles. I then ordered a seafood tower (torres). It comes with a good variety of seafood, and the portion is very generous. The only downside is that the server was a little pushy to take our order, when we were trying to have some conversation instead of ordering within the first 2-5 minutes. Trying fresh seafood in the middle of the country can be a gamble, but this place does it well. I will have to come back with the wife and try some of their other options. read more

Mariscos KC - Seafood tower (torres) - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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The Baja fish tacos and empanadas were great. Got an order of to go and can't wait to come back and have them fresh. Big menu but not overwhelming. Prices were good and the atmosphere is family friendly. read more

None of the food prices charged matched the menu - everything had a service charge added which was not disclosed up front, even when mentioning we'd never been there before. Food and service were fine. Undisclosed service charges are a deal breaker. Won't be back. read more

Wow! Mariscos offers a variety of food a bev options with kick. Me and a couple of girlfriends came and were pleasantly surprised not only by the quality of the food, but the price of it as well! We each had two cocktails and a crab boil each for under $100! Our server was kind and took excellent care of us! We sat at one of the patio tables outside, but the bar inside was adorable and the place, though small, was gorgeous. The hot is hot! I will be getting the medium seasoning on my boil next time LOL! read more

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If you love seafood and Mexican food this is the place. My son ordered the chicken fajitas they were full of flavor and a huge portion. I had a shrimp cocktail and a ceviche tostada they were the best I've had in KC. The service was also exceptional. read more

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Wow! We've talked about dining at Mariscos KC for a long time. This place is REALLY good! We were a party of 4, were greeted and seated immediately. Our server Carlos was REALLY helpful and SO nice. Drink menu is huge and everything we ordered was great. We ordered the spicy calamari, seafood tacos, birria ramen, the seafood boil, and the mojarra frita. All were great! read more

What an unexpected find on our Friday night search for a dinner option. We had some late afternoon errands & were hungry so we decided on finding something near the area we were in and through Yelp found Mariscos KC. Let's just say we are not hesitating to go back. We focused on the Cajun options with my husband getting the Shrimp Boil & I worked hard on the Crawfish Boil. We are not strangers to Seafood Boils and their base is the best we've ever had. The servers were smiling, friendly and efficient; especially Jenny who took great care of us. We like to sit at the bar especially a new place. It's a great to get to know the staff and how well a place runs and she is a great ambassador for the place. She insisted to come back and sit at the bar so she can take of us again Be sure to give this place a try and don't leave without trying their pineapple ice cream! Until next time. read more

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I got a recommendation for Mariscos KC, I thought about it frequently. After finally trying it, it is without a doubt the best spot in Johnson County. Incredible. I can't wait to go back. Already planning my next order. Run, don't walk, and stay until they close the doors. Phenomenal! read more

This review is for the new location in Shawnee, Kansas because they do not have their new location listed yet. My husband and I went for their soft opening several weeks ago. The space is nicely redone and is very clean and bright. We were greeted immediately and sat immediately, but it took a long time for the waitress to come over and take our order, even though there were many servers just standing around the bar. I ordered the fajitas and my husband ordered their shrimp fried rice. The fajitas were just average, the portions were good size. I did appreciate their homemade guacamole. My husband said that his shrimp fried rice was pretty good and he ordered extra shrimp as well. They have an extensive menu and a variety of alcohol alcoholic beverages. The food came out in a decent amount of time from someone from the kitchen. I just feel like their service is lacking and they never checked back upon needing anything except to bring the check. read more

Mariscos KC - Starter menu - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Seafood Boil was incredible and I am not the biggest fan of seafood. Mostly went for my wife, but left here extremely full and impressed. All the staff were friendly and service was quick! Anyone who enjoys seafood should give this place a try! read more

Ok, so I've been wanting to try Marisocos for a while and we finally were able to make it one Friday night in March. It was a beautiful evening and it was quite crowded inside, so we opted to sit outside...and kinda froze as the evening progressed (would not be remiss if they added heaters outside). Even though it was so crowded, our waitress took the time to help us figure out drinks an food options. I wanted to try their cocktails...sadly I cannot remember what I ordered. I wanted something less sweet and it was what was recommended...unfortunately, I was not a fan. Not because it was a bad, but I freely admit to being a snob when it comes to cocktails. Even though it wasn't as sweet...still waaaaaay too sweet for me. That being said, the food was far and away much better. I loved the calamari strips! Something similar but different to the traditional calamari starters you get...and they came out piping hot!! So YAY! He ordered the chicken tacos (boring LOL) but loved them so of course, always a win! I had the Molcajete Caliente - OMG the broth was delicious (like trying to drink with a straw delicious) and everything was perfectly cooked. My only complaint was that it wasn't spicy enough. Of course that was easily remedied by the hot sauces on the table ;). They also provided tostadas with the Molcajete so I was in a very messy heaven. read more

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Very quaint spot, with not just a comprehensive seafood menu of Mexican dishes but other entrees of Cajun and Asian origins. We sat past finishing our meal enjoying the music genres of The staff was very attentive and if service with a smile was their motto.. they'd get an A+! They were poppin with every table occupied but we felt like the best customer! I relished in the flavors of the Shrimp Cocktail - mounds of shrimp!! read more

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The service was highly attentive and so kind. Some wanted to try a seafood boil and they did not disappoint. She loved it all! There were also lots of things that looked great and the plating of everything was very eye catching! read more

Mariscos KC - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Lots of variety in food. Plenty of options for non-seafood lovers. Great Drinks and daily specials. Small dining area thus longer waits. read more

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Wow, what a find. Stopped in here after seeing other yelpers talking about it. Some of the best tacos I've ever had. I had the Baja tacos (seafood) and my wife had the carnitas tacos. Both really good! Quaint place that has fun music playing. read more

Mariscos KC - Baja Tacos Lunch - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

wow! this place was great. we got some oysters (it was my first time) and they were so good!! we also ended up kind of eating family style so we got come mixed Ceviche Tostada and it was great! i just wish they had brought out more limes to go with them as i thought it could've had a little more flavor. we also got the Seafood Boil and it was really good! i wish it had more crab as it barely had any and it was mostly crawfish which we were all upset about because there was only like one piece of crab and some shrimp and had one corn and a couple of potatoes but for the most part it was mostly crawfish. the service was great! our server was very nice and quick and came to check on us quite often and was very nice. it wasn't that busy but it was a good place to eat with friends! they have tvs on around the place and had spanish songs playing so it was a good vibe. their menu offers everything! from seafood, to chicken tenders, wings, and a lot more! i will definitely be coming back. their michelada wasn't the greatest as it needed more lime or more clamato it was just missing something. but they have so many yummy drinks!!! for good prices and they even have good happy hour and daily specials. a must visit for seafood and drinks in the kc area! read more

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This place totally shocked me. We went here because of the pics and when we drove up, admittedly, we pre judged. It's a kind of small diner looking place and we assumed the food couldn't really be as good as the pics showed. WRONG!! We've been here three times now and every time it totally blows us away. Everything is so fresh, amazingly seasoned, and really good sized portions. The molcajete with crab legs is probably the best you'll find in the metro area. The fajita meat was honestly so tender we were going to ask them what they do to marinade bc it was just soooo good. Not only is the food 10/10, but the service is incredible. We haven't run into one less than super friendly waiter and every one of them is beyond accommodating. Definitely do not miss this place. read more

Mariscos KC - Molcajete caliente - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Service was incredible! We had the crab boil and the seafood boil. Wow!! Fantastic. Just the right amount of spicy flavor

The service was great and the seafood boil was awesome. Love the shrimp with heads on!!

Location is kinda grungy but the food is amazing! They have great raw oysters. There are amazing traditional Mexican dishes. Customer service is ok, they are not very attentive unless you are drink alcohol. read more

Out hitting estate sales in Johnson County, when we looked up nearby restaurants and saw this described as Creole. I would call this more Mexican seafood. So no shrimp poboy. Still a nice find. On weekends they don't have a lunch menu. It was one of the most expensive lunch I have had in awhile. Came to $60.00 with 12.00 tip: $72.00. But the wife and I got great dishes with enough leftovers for a second meal. read more

Mariscos KC - Great shrimp dishes - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

I am so glad that this place is close to my neighborhood, because it's going to be a place I'll be coming back for. Service was fantastic, our waitress helped us understand the menu. They have fantastic daily drink specials and happy hour. We tried the Campechanos aguachilie along with the fish ceviche. It was served with fresh tostadas to dip. The plates are enormous!!!! I wanted badly to try the cooked mussels or the cooked shrimp, but with our small party, there was no way that we could have even made a dent into everything. The fish is so fresh. The ingredients were green, vibrant, well flavored. They have several sauces in different heat levels as well. Such a good find. read more

Mariscos KC - Campechanos Aguachile - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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The food was fantastic, seasoned with the perfect amount of seasoning and spices. The server was very friendly and pleasant. This was a claim and peaceful atmosphere,we will definitely be coming back read more

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Service was prompt and friendly but the food was fantastic! I had crayfish boil, my husband had mixed fajitas and we both finished off our dinners, which never happens. I would post a Pic but it smelled so good we dived in. My new favorite restaurant! read more

This is a must-try place if you're a seafood lover. I've heard great reviews about Mariscos before trying them it lives up to the hype. I got a michelada with Dos Equis and it was delicious and a good drink with the seafood. We got the yellowfin tuna and baby octopus as a starter. The tuna was surprisingly very fresh and the additional vegetables made it even more refreshing. There was a bit too much sliced carrots though. The baby octopus is a favorite of mine due to its spicy sauce. It is very spicy but I couldn't stop eating it! I love the texture of octopus and the caramelized onions. We also tried the baja tacos which include fish, shrimp, and calamari. We were dissatisfied that it came with flour tortillas but the spicy mayo sauce was really good and complimented the seafood well. Lastly, we got the octopus tostada with mango habanero sauce. This sauce was delicious but very spicy! The octopus on this tostada was good as it was perfectly chewy and the avocado balanced it well. The service was great! Our waiter answered all of our questions and recommended great items. They played good banda music, too! Great place to try if you're in the Olathe area! read more

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Stopped by the new Shawnee location and had the mango habanero aguachiles. It was awesome! It reminded me of the restaurants they have in San Jose but way better! I can't wait to go back! I want to try the boiled spicy shrimp! read more

Mariscos KC - Mango Habanero Aguachile - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

I've driven past this place for 3 years and finally tried it tonight for the last Friday in Lent. First, it was popping!!! The parking lot was packed and so was the restaurant, we got the last table and when we left there was quite a wait. I had the baja tacos, 1 fried fish, 1 calamari and 1 grilled shrimp. It was absolutely delicious. I try fish tacos everywhere I go and these might have just become my new favorite. At lunch you can get 3 for $10! My husband got the loaded fries with shrimp and he thought they were fine but he thinks he ordered wrong and would try something different next time. They had music playing that was energetic but not so loud we couldn't talk and the decor is really cute. I'm not sure what I expected but it wasn't that. read more

Fabulous food and service! Hubby had steak fajitas and he couldn't quit raving about the flavor. I had the 1/2 agua and 1/2 coktel which was amazing. Perfect spice with the mango habanero. Enough food for lunch tomorrow too. read more

My friend and I dined in last night before we saw a play at OCTA. We were impressed by the service and the freshness of the dishes. We had the scallop aguachille and the shrimp cocktail, both good, and they brought us some complementary guacamole to enjoy. The place was PACKED but the food still came out in a timely manner! 5 stars next time if they eliminate the plastic straws! read more

Lively atmosphere that was filled with friendly locals. I ordered the seafood tower with an addition of 4 oysters for $34. It was an enormous portion, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious!! The green sauce had a touch of vinegar tang and freshness. Bartender was very attentive and poured a nice drink (repasado and soda). Lots of fun drink options available. Can't wait to get back to KC and explore the rest of the menu. read more

Mariscos KC - Seafood Tower - scallop, octopus, boiled shrimp, shrimp ceviche style, crab topped with fresh avocado. 4 oysters on the side - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Flavors on the seafood boil was amazing. The seafood itself is good. The potatoes are soft and the corn was sweet. You can tell this is frozen seafood but we will definitely come back! read more

Mariscos KC - Ordered the seafood boil and crab boil. - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

This place was a bit of a surprise. Small but the menu is large with almost too many choices. The the seafood was fresh and it was a lot of food. I was starving and Mariscos did not disappoint. I've told several people about it. It is not the largest space but it is comfortable and we visited in the afternoon so it wasn't crowded. I plan to go back. read more

Best seafood around! First time and won't be the last. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was awesome. read more

Mariscos KC - Shrimp Boil - Seafood Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Not much to say because everything was fantastic with a lot of flavor. Service was great, food was extraordinary. I ordered the Carnitas tacos and my girlfriend had ordered the Baja Tacos -- one of each (Calamari, Fish, Shrimp). An order of 3 tacos is $15, but well worth the price when taking into consideration the amount of toppings they come with and the size of the overall taco. I also ordered a Tequila Sunrise and a Strawberry Daiquiri for the lady! Both cocktails were made extremely well with a decent amount of alcohol used. Definitely recommend this spot for a great lunch date! Service was also great and the staff goes above and beyond to make your experience an amazing one! read more

We live coming here it is always so good the ceviche is amazing and all the seafood is so fresh and delicious. Staff is very attentive.

Wow, what a great experience! We came in from out of town and used Yelp to find a place just like this. It's got a cool modern design to it. It's not very big, but it also has some patio seating for warmer weather. The food was amazing - calamari strips were probably the best we've ever had! Everything else was fresh and delicious. We had fish tacos, the seafood tower, and even the shrimp boil was on point. I highly recommend you try the Michelada, it was fantastic. The waitress was excellent, very happy and accurate, and checked on us a lot. We have zero complaints, and will definitely stop by the next time we are in town. read more