its always a good time when I come here. The drinks, coconut breaded shrimp, tilapia, and chocoflan make me the happiest girl in the 505. 100/10 read more

We have picked up dinner twice from Mariscos. The food is amazing. The first time my husband had the shrimp maneados. He wanted to order it again the next day. The shrimps were juicy n tender. Delicious. I had the Mojarra Frita. What an amazing culinary creation of fried tilapia smothered in a garlic sauce. Today I had the shrimp Santa Fe ...the sauce was light with a slight bite ...very fresh n amazing. My husband couldn't decide what he wanted so he got the La Playa Combination....which was an excellent sampling of their shrimp dishes. read more

Overall kinda underwhelmed considering all the 5 star reviews I saw but I'm not sure if the quality difference had anything to do with the fact that I got take out instead of dining in. They were super quick with my order though and had it done before the estimated time Fresh oysters on the 1/2 shell: 2/5 it didn't necessarily taste bad but it didn't really taste like anything. I ordered 6 of these and ended up only eating 4. This also came with what smelled like soy sauce which I thought was kinda odd. Not sure if it was something else though Tostadas de ceviche: 3/5 I got this mixed with both fish and shrimp. The shrimp was ok but I didn't like the fish. I ended up picking the fish out and liked it a lot more after that. I haven't had mayo on tostadas before and liked it more than I expected. On top of the 3 tostadas, this also came with some rice and potato wedges which I wasn't expecting read more

Mariscos La Playa - Fresh Oysters on the 1/2 Shell - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Amazing food, fantastic service. Fun atmosphere! Stopped on a road trip and now wish they were in MN!! read more

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Food was delicious and authentic Mexican flavor. I loved the shrimp cocktail and you can never go wrong with unlimited salsa and chips. The service was friendly and quick. The space was fun and colorful. Perfect for lunch with coworkers or dinner with family. Will come again. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Camarones a la Diabla - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food is wonderful. The medium size shrimp cocktail is the best! Couldn't even count the number of shrimp. The shrimp are a nice size and very fresh. The service is great and the place is very clean with lots of color. You will love the food and the service!! read more

Absolutely.Wonderful quality food fresh, clean. The salsa is remarkable.They accommodated my keto diet perfectly.Well, wonderful service, beautiful interior and ambiance. Amazing surprise. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Camarones a la Plancha Keto style and half dozen oysters with Mexico Lindo Picante Negra salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We get the disco every time. Every single time. Everything is very fresh and the service is exceptional. Never a long wait, so great option for families. read more

Tostada de Ceviche was incredible. The place is clean. The service is great. Food is fresh and authentic. A real treat in Albuquerque!

Mariscos La Playa ABQ location is one of the best family friendly spots! I've been a handful of times and they amaze me every time! I like to try new dishes and have yet to try one I haven't liked. Best margaritas, best tacos, and my new favorite best Ceviche a Tun! They even had a photo opp for guests on Mother's Day. They take of their clients here and the service always makes me feel like family. Give it try, you won't regret it! My favorite local authentic Mexican seafood restaurant read more

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HUMONGOUS PORTIONS. You will never see so much seafood on your plate in your life lol. The value in seafood you get for what you pay is pretty extraordinary. The complimentary chips and dips (bean, avocado, and salsa) are lovely. Mixed Ceviche ($10.95 for Chico) - Good but I couldn't stomach the slimy oyster haha Tostada Combo (forgot) - These were too fishy for me to eat but my sister and mom seemed to enjoy! They came with rice and these crispy wedge fries that were delightful. Seafood Soup ($14.95 for Chico) warm, flavorful, amazing, packed either way seafood. Interior is colorful Mexican decorated. Staff are attentive and nice :) read more

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Great service, AMAZING food, the BEST Michelada in town, and a bright, colorful atmosphere to top it all off. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Mariscos La Playa! read more

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I ordered this food to be delivered via DoorDash and I was blown away by how absolutely delicious the food was and by the size of the portions. I ordered a bunch of food thinking that it would be easy to finish, anticipating small portions. But this is definitely food to share. The oysters were enormous and came with all the fixins. I loved that they were packaged in a to go box with a bunch of ice. They were still nice and cold when they got to me. The chicharron de pescado was SO FLAVORFUL and crunchy and meaty and came with a nice tartar sauce. The ceviche de atún was so tender, flavorful and SO MUCH FISH!! And the camarones aguachile were equally tender, flavorful, and SO MUCH. Highly recommend all these dishes. I can only imagine that the rest of the menu is equally good. read more

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Excellent -- Service Food Atmosphere Price I'm coming back again and again! It's like a visit to Manzanillo. read more

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

Great fresh seafood! Order delivery frequently, fast delivery and ceviche a tun and shrimp cocktail is phenomenal!!! Called the restaurant and treated as real friend. Great customer service! read more

The best seafood and mexican food restaurant in and near Albuquerque, NM! We're always looking for authentic Mexican flavors and quality seafood. They have the best fish, ceviche, shrimp cocktails, oysters, mar y Tierra, micheladas, and margaritas. Amazing prices and portions. We were very impressed. The service was attentive yet not overbearing. They added an outdoor patio that I love for a quick lunch and I love their colorful, beach and Mexican themed decor. Por mariscos, pescados, ceviches, tacos, y camarones carca mi, Mariscos La Playa es lo mejor. read more

Was on the road for 10 hours, yelped this place and it was amazing. Rice and beans were fresh, the shrimp tacos were spot on, the tortillas were amazing! If I'm ever in Albuquerque again, I'm going back read more

Love this place!! Best seafood in the state, by far!! I am saying that because they have locations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and española!! Obsessed with the flan and the camarones Menny. read more

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. read more

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Stopped in to cool down on a hot day. The front door was propped open, something of a red flag, but the inside was at least cooler than the outside, if a little run down. The seafood cocktail was good, but nothing special. However, there were a few things I just wasn't a fan of. The booths were hard to get out of. They have a 3% credit card surcharge. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Mariscos La Playa - Shrimp tacos and tostada. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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. read more

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The ambiance is festive and relaxed, just like at the beach. Their staff is friendly and always ready for a good laugh or futbol. Simply a local staple exemplary of the American Dream and a great, family owned and operated restaurant. I can't get enough! This is the best place I've found to get authentic home-style Mexican recipes, the best seafood, the best mariscos, the best ceviche, the best tacos, the best micheladas, and the best margaritas near me in Albuquerque. I am a transplant to Albuquerque and their service quality and hospitality made me feel right at home. A tostada ceviche and a michelada are my favorite pick me ups. Their lunch specials and regular prices are really affordable (especially their oysters - my goodness). My second favorite dish so far is the tacos al patron. My all-time favorite two plates are the tuna ceviche made with their famous michelada mix, lime, and seranos or the lonja pescado which is a grilled filet with house made mustard sauce - mmmmm mmmm, delicious! read more

We loved our dinner here. Food was fresh and delicious. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant was clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to park super close. We plan to return soon! read more

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. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Shrimp Fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I have been here several times. Love the atmosphere and the food. Service is friendly and punctual. Prices are reasonable. Definitely plan to go again. And Again. read more

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. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Shrimp tacos, and shrimp Verde - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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 read more

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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. read more

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Our first time visiting this place. The place was nicely decorated and clean. The complimentary chips, bean dip, pico de gallo and sauces were excellent! We had 1 shrimp fajita dish, which was really good; 1 steak fajita dish that was reported as tough steak; and 1 shrimp tropical dish, which was good but had alot of oil underneath the pineapples. My friends wanted margaritas but they only have wine margaritas. We tasted their La Playa wine, which was okay but we chose to a Mexican bottle beer. We couldn't decide if we want to go back again. read more

Stuck inside a rather unattractive strip center is the jewel that is Mariscos La Playa. The options on their menu seem almost limitless and yet there are a few standouts. Just so happens I elected for one of them: Relleno, trout stuffed with shrimp, scallops, cheese and octopus, served with French fries, rice, avocado, corn, carrots and garnish (lettuce and tomato). While I was unable to finish my ample serving, I did bring the rest home for later. My companions had dishes with red snapper and salmon and their plates were clean at the end of the meal. All meals start out with complimentary tortilla chips and three different "dips" including refritos, and avocado-based creamy salsa and a traditional pico. The menu includes both seafood and meat options. The service was great! All staff were professional and pleasant and were practicing COVID-safe practices. The value paid per serving was about average for seafood as well as meat-based dishes. I will definitely be back to one of my new local favorites. Next time you are in the mood for mariscos, why not give Mariacos La Playa a try? read more

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

Fast service for pickup. Really good portions. Had shrimp tostado and cheese enchiladas. The $6 shrimp tostado was packed of shrimp in the to go box. But overall, Very generic tasting food. read more

The service was great and very quick. We got seated right away for lunch. Our server was very friendly. The chips they bring out are free and they also bring out 3 different dips and salsas. Our booth was very roomy and the restaurant was quiet for lunch time. We really enjoyed our food and our time. We will be back soon! Thank you read more

Mariscos La Playa - Skillet with bacon, beef, shrimp, and cheese. Comes with garnish and tortillas. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The service! Are you kidding me, the sweetest most informative friendly service ever. And in this town, with all the attitude we get everywhere. The staff loves their job and knows what they're doing. The food was phenomenal. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. Thank you so much for the beautiful experience, we will absolutely be back. #BeautifulPeople. read more

It doesn't feel like you were in Albuquerque! The food was super delicious and the staff was very attentive. We will definitely go back! That's also a spicy which we loved. I highly recommend this place. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Hot sauce and nachos - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Kitschy Mexican ambience and good service. Good food and drink, and the most amazing flan for dessert. There were four of us... A good time was had by all. read more