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    Mariscos La Playa

    4.3 (129 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak fajitas
    Lisa D.

    Definitely a hidden gem. We have been to the sushi spot a few doors down but this was worth the find and stop. Staff speaks english and Spanish. Super friendly. Food came out quickly. And was absolutely delicious. I had to stop myself from eating all the chips with the refried beans and pico so I didn't fill myself up too quickly before the main meal. The steak was tender. The vegetables cooked just right. There is a sign out front but none on the door itself. If you're looking for good Mexican food, try them out.

    Steak Fajitas
    John D.

    If it wasn't for the sign on the street you'd probably miss it. There's no signage near the entrance. We got seated immediately and menus arrived with chips & rather than the usual salsa it was 3 bowls containing refried beans, pico de gallo & a combo of pico, sour cream & avocado. Different & delicious. Seating was primarily booths carved and painted with seascape scenes. I ordered the lunch special - 3 fish tacos. They were unbattered, lightly fried & loaded with fish. We also got the steak fajitas. Like the fish tacos, there was enough for two. Needless to say we have enough for another meal. Prices were reasonable, service was good and food was aplenty.

    Asada 3 Tostadas Campiranas
    Carlos O.

    Fantastic experience all around. Very colorful atmosphere, polite staff, waitress was thorough in her explanation of food choices and the food was super fresh and tasty. This is real Mexican food at its best! I had the mixed seafood platter and my wife had the asada tostadas. Both amazing! Will definitely try it again soon!

    Shrimp tacos and tostada.
    Darling D.

    Love this place such beautiful atmosphere. Great salsa and bean dip. Everything has been delicious here shrimp tacos, shrimp Santa Fe (spicy and yummy) tostadas too. They have awesome lunch specials 11-3 m-f. Can't believe what a hidden gem this place is!

    Mariscos La Playa.  Giant sign.
    John S.

    I came here with a co-worker for lunch on Friday, December 9, 2022. Upon entering, you see the colorful walls and a Christmas tree in the corner. We sat at a booth close to the bar. Quite a few patrons were sipping beer at the bar and watching Argentina play the Netherlands in the World Cup. It seemed everyone backed the Netherlands. The waitress, Elena, brought us complimentary chips with three dips. Beans, pico de gallo, and a spicey avocado. The chips tasted freshly made and I liked all three dips, but the avocado dip was my favorite. The colorful menu contains a huge array of dishes, all of them seafood related. I opted for the Marinero, which is a tilapia fillet stuffed with shrimp, scallops, octopus and cheese. This came with a ball of white rice, chopped avocado, tomatoes and onions and fries. My fish came out hot, wrapped in foil. The fish and cheese were a delight, and everything tasted super fresh. My buddy ordered the rolled shrimp enchiladas, which came with cheesy refried beans, white rice ball, tomatoes, lettuce and avocado on the side. He said this restaurant by far was the best we'd ever eaten at together. If you are looking for a change from the typical New Mexican restaurants, visit this Mexican seafood place. All together, we paid $38.73 for some of the best food we've eaten. The plates are large too.

    Shrimp tacos, and shrimp Verde
    Earl W.

    Came Saturday for lunch and it was absolutely spectacular. The food is delicious and the variety is fantastic. The weight staff very friendly and a tentative highly recommended.

    Shrimp Fajitas
    Brian H.

    Phenomenal food, and great seafood. We had the shrimp a La diabla and the shrimp fajitas it they were absolutely delicious. The shrimp are cooked in a creamy chipotle sauce that is expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The potato wedges were butter and crispy. The service was attentive and helpful and the ambiance of the place is welcoming and friendly. Plenty of seating for large groups and family gatherings as well as small 2 person booths and a bar area.

    Insalata de Ensalada La Playa
    Jonathan D.

    I've lived in New Mexico for 25 years and always thought I should avoid seafood restaurants, because we are so far inland. Well, I was proven wrong with the freshest seafood meal I've had since I visited Seattle. Oysters on the shell and the Insalata la Playa filled my belly. (I couldn't finish the massive salad. Enough for two.) A marvelous sangria, too. The bill was just over 40 bucks. A festive and comfortable dining room. Authentically Mexican. Friendly server. And the food came to the table fast on this Sunday afternoon. I'll be back.

    Artwork on the benches
    Jim T.

    It's Thanksgiving week, but join Tom Neiman, Jim Tritten, and the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group as we venture to Mariscos La Playa Mexican Restaurant on San Mateo Blvd. Delicious Mexican seafood. Excellent service. Interesting interior artwork. Just click on the following YouTube video link to see our latest report on another fine-eating establishment in central New Mexico. https://youtu.be/goX2ExC6X28?si=FTY5yjvWHxwSXHGF

    Skillet with bacon, beef, shrimp, and cheese. Comes with garnish and tortillas.

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    Thank you for the great review Carla! Much Love, Mariscos La Playa

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    Classic Mexican cuisine, which does not disappoint. Trust your gut and their seafood.

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    Thank you Marybeth. Much Love, Mariscos La Playa

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    Thank you for your review Brian! Much Love, Mariscos La Playa

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    11 months ago

    Best seafood place in New Mexico period!! Go try it please, then we'll talk my friend

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    The best oysters and micheladas!! Service is very attentive and the ambiance is amazing

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    Amazing food, everything was clean service was fast. Had the tacos patron delicious. Will go there again next time I am in town.

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    We came with a group of about 25 with our soccer team for dinner Saturday night and it was very…read moreimpressive. The property seems massive and it's really beautiful with all the cottonwood trees. When you get into the restaurant, there are just tons of combinations of these cozy little nooks, long dining tables, separated rooms, patio seating, and event spaces. There is something to see everywhere you look; fountains, fireplaces, and plants, hanging chiles, and more. They even raise cattle and chickens on property and source from their own greenhouse for their menu items. The ambience was just really cool and even though the winds were blowing like crazy, we were totally comfortable out in the patio section with the screens up. The food is authentic New Mexican cuisine. They brought out delicious tortilla chips for us to snack on while we decided on what to order. It really felt like there was no wrong choice to make. They were very accommodating for food allergies and restrictions. There was great flavor in everything our group tried. I split the half order of chicken nachos and it was a hefty half order! I was so stuffed, but then, hot sopapillas appeared and I couldn't say no to those! Especially not since the tables had their own sourced honey. There is also a full tequila bar, but since we were traveling with kids, didn't get to take too much advantage of that as an option. I wish we would've had more to explore the property but if I end up back in the Albuquerque area, I'll stop by again.

    I keep saying that I'm so over this place, but here I am eating overpriced food and having a…read moreweak-ass margarita... The good: The red chile rubbed ribs are phenomenal, but 1/2 rack for $44?! It's not a lobster tail. Beans and guac-excellent, calabacitas-very good. The chicken enchiladas-delicious with tender chicken. The bad: 2 Grand Gold margaritas at $15 each that were neither grand or gold. I've had better house margaritas at Applebees, lol. Their red chile was sparse, but that actually turned out in my favor because it was on the edge of burnt. A bit acrid. The sopas were dense, flat, chewy, and overcooked. The salsa-underwhelming. If you want excellent Grand Gold margaritas, the best salsa in New Mexico, and excellent portion sizes- SADIE'S ALL THE WAY!!!

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