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We wanted to eat aguachiles and stumbled upon this place on yelp and decided to give it a try. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. When we walked in, we were told we could sit wherever we wanted, we decided to sit outdoors as it felt pretty warm inside. Service was fast and our waitress was friendly and helpful. We were immediately greeted with chips and salsa, which were delicious. We got there tostada de aguachile verde and camarones al mojo de ajo. Everything was super good. We also tried their Jamaica which I wish I had a bit more flavor. I believe there is some parking in the back, but we got lucky with street parking in front of the restaurant.
Love me some Mexican foods!!! Brother's choice and it was good. This place is on the Main Street of Santa Clara a bit hard to find but once you do they have a very small parking lot area to park if not you have to find some parking on the street. Once you step into this place it's a party really pretty decor the ambiance is really home feels. They have so many TVs surrounding the whole inside pretty cool and heard there's keoroke. The service was amazing very attentive and always making sure we were good. Food and drinks were a hit everything taste so good. Thank you Playa Azul for your hospitality and great service
Came here on a Wednesday evening around 6pm for dine-in service, and we were the first ones in for dinner it seemed. Service was fine, although it would have been nice if they disclosed beforehand that they were ONLY accepting cash payments that day. My boyfriend had to run out to find an ATM. The food was lackluster. I had ordered a California roll based on another person's recommendation - and while you might think "that's what you get for ordering sushi at a Mexican restaurant" - I can't say in any shape or form that it was reflective of a California roll. It had no description on the menu beyond the word "California roll", so I was not expecting the overly sauced, deep fried cream cheese stuffed monstrosity that was delivered. I had 3 or 4 pieces and had to call it quits. My boyfriend had ordered a shrimp and beef dish plate. He said the shrimp was ok, the beef was overdone and chewy, and the beans were weirdly congealed. For $61 for our meal, this place was not worth it. We both agreed the best aspect of the place was the chips. Overall, strike out experience for us. Would not recommend.
Like always this place does not let me down. Tried some of the same things and couple different plates. The seasoning is amazing on everyrhing. They have something for every one!! A must try!!
First time coming here a couple of weeks ago. I love how there's plenty of seating inside and plenty of TVs around the restaurant. We went on a Sunday and they had football playing. We ordered from their breakfast menu and got menudo, pozole and caldo en birria. All of these were super flavorful, definitely authentic!! The server was super sweet and everything came out in a timely manner.
not like anything I've had before! not due to being particularly good, but because it was clearly made with a Mexican palete in mind with no attention to a USA palete. the dish was very clearly very traditional. the wait staff had difficulty with English. the decorations and music were made to feel like a Mexican party. overall good, but not particularly for me
Came here because I was in the mood for delicious and authentic tacos. I saw online a few dishes that people loved. I ended up getting the surf and turf taco, which isn't on the menu, but you can definitely order it. They were FANTASTIC. I ordered 2 and I should have ordered 3 because they were so delicious. One I got with carne asada and the shrimp and the other with chorizo and shrimp. The guacamole on top was delicious as well. I only deducted a star because I also got rice and beans and they could have been a bit more flavorful, they were bland. But I WILL be back for those tacos next week!
I'm always looking for new places to have mariscos and this place did not disappoint. I do gotta say it's a a bit expensive than other places I've been, but honestly it was worth it. The shrimp empanadas were spot on, the sushi roll was humongous, the molcajete was beautifully presented and it looked and tasted just as good. I can't forget about those micheladas they were made just right to satisfy that craving I had, specially with the shrimp. Service was great very attentive, for some reason my Apple Pay didn't go through, but they were nice enough to let me Zelle them. Not the best ambiance, but if you like karaoke they got that going on in the evenings.
Today was our second time and was horrible! Never coming back, We order burgers, chicken nuggets and shrimp plates, well the burgers And one shrimp plate never made it , other guest got their food first when we were already waiting for over an hour, the kids tacos tortillas were super dry! They were not able to eat them. No management to keep the flow running smooth zero reviews!!
Lots of tasty authentic Mexican seafood dishes here! They also serve Mexican sushi which was a unique find! The freshness of the dishes here can be tasted through each bite of seafood. My party and I loved their shrimp empanadas. Cheesy, savory, and super delicious outer shell. The Molcajete Mixto was the most memorable item we tried. Served piping hot and with a side of tortillas, beans, and rice, it made for the perfect shareable dish. All the meats in the dish were cooked and charred perfectly and the cheesy salsa in the middle added delicious flavor! It was also my first time trying Agua Chile; it reminds me a lot of ceviche. The seafood used was shrimp, which bursted with spicy-limey flavor. So juicy! Be careful with the aguachile rojo because the spice lingers for awhile. They also serve non-alcoholic micheladas; great for those who like beer & tomato juice. I was more of a fan of the shrimps that it came with. It was basically empty on a weekday at around 8PM, but I came by on a weekend once and it was completely packed. There's TV blasting in the background along with some music. Could be a great lively spot to watch the game + do karaoke with friends. Lovely service!
Like most, you've probably seen the Mexican Sushi on Instagram! Lots of foodies have reviewed this place on their reels and I'm always wary of that but it looked intriguing enough so decided to give it a try. I ordered the Sushi Alambre and Mar Y Tierra (Surf & Turf) Taco. The sushi itself was definitely Instagram worthy, looks amazing and was GOOD but the bite became way too rich after a couple rolls. It basically was a deep fried rice roll (with some shrimp) with carne asada on top with two types of sauces. It's definitely worth a try, and I'd recommend that you get it to share as an appetizer! The Mar Y Tierra Taco isn't on the menu but it features a generously sized tortilla with melted cheese, shrimp, carne asada, and generous serving of avocado. This taco was really flavorful...I enjoyed it more than the sushi. If you forget the name, just call it the "Instagram Taco" and they'll know...it's featured on their reels alot. Other notes - complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch...this was very delicious! No liquor license, so they don't serve alcohol yet but it sounded like they will in the future. Service was great, no complaints there. Very limited parking in the lot, but you can find street parking if spaces aren't available. Overall, I'll give it a very solid 4. I enjoyed the food and ambiance enough and if I'm in the area, I would definitely consider eating there again. Not as mind blowing as I thought it would be, the sushi was definitely hyped up quite a bit by foodies on IG, but hey isn't that their job?! I'll be back when they serve beer!
Came here last night because i was craving some Mexican seafood. Wow this place did not disappoint! the food was absolutely bombbbb. We ordered the camarones a la diabla, tostada shrimp ceviche, aguachile verde, the sushi alambre, and the camarones rancheros. Everything was so flavorful, every single dish was a hit. Our server was very nice and all the workers are attentive. The food did take longer to come out (i just tell myself it's because they're making it from scratch). The ambiance isn't anything special, pretty typical of a typical Mexican restaurant. Our total came out to be around $120 with tip which is decent for seafood. I would 10/10 come back. Also we saw a couple tables order the molcajete, which also looked very tasty. The only about this place is that they dont sell alcohol. 5 star if the food came out faster
4 months ago
A lively place for kareoke and special nights showings special sport games and other events. They have multiple tv screens and a big LED screen in the middle. The owner is very hospitable and friendly and makes sure everyone is taken care of. They had a variety of drinks and food. Our favorite is molcajete which is a variety of meats sizzling in a bowl and all the meats were so delicious. We shared one for two people. We love coming here! read more
1 month ago
16 days ago
Best food for seafood service was amazing and great vibes all around. My new seafood in San Jose I'm coming back too. read more
1 year ago
We wanted to eat aguachiles and stumbled upon this place on yelp and decided to give it a try. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. When we walked in, we were told we could sit wherever we wanted, we decided to sit outdoors as it felt pretty warm inside. Service was fast and our waitress was friendly and helpful. We were immediately greeted with chips and salsa, which were delicious. We got there tostada de aguachile verde and camarones al mojo de ajo. Everything was super good. We also tried their Jamaica which I wish I had a bit more flavor. I believe there is some parking in the back, but we got lucky with street parking in front of the restaurant. read more
2 months ago
Love me some Mexican foods!!! Brother's choice and it was good. This place is on the Main Street of Santa Clara a bit hard to find but once you do they have a very small parking lot area to park if not you have to find some parking on the street. Once you step into this place it's a party really pretty decor the ambiance is really home feels. They have so many TVs surrounding the whole inside pretty cool and heard there's keoroke. The service was amazing very attentive and always making sure we were good. Food and drinks were a hit everything taste so good. Thank you Playa Azul for your hospitality and great service read more
4 months ago
2 months ago
Came here on a Wednesday evening around 6pm for dine-in service, and we were the first ones in for dinner it seemed. Service was fine, although it would have been nice if they disclosed beforehand that they were ONLY accepting cash payments that day. My boyfriend had to run out to find an ATM. The food was lackluster. I had ordered a California roll based on another person's recommendation - and while you might think "that's what you get for ordering sushi at a Mexican restaurant" - I can't say in any shape or form that it was reflective of a California roll. It had no description on the menu beyond the word "California roll", so I was not expecting the overly sauced, deep fried cream cheese stuffed monstrosity that was delivered. I had 3 or 4 pieces and had to call it quits. My boyfriend had ordered a shrimp and beef dish plate. He said the shrimp was ok, the beef was overdone and chewy, and the beans were weirdly congealed. For $61 for our meal, this place was not worth it. We both agreed the best aspect of the place was the chips. Overall, strike out experience for us. Would not recommend. read more
1 year ago
Like always this place does not let me down. Tried some of the same things and couple different plates. The seasoning is amazing on everyrhing. They have something for every one!! A must try!! read more
First time coming here a couple of weeks ago. I love how there's plenty of seating inside and plenty of TVs around the restaurant. We went on a Sunday and they had football playing. We ordered from their breakfast menu and got menudo, pozole and caldo en birria. All of these were super flavorful, definitely authentic!! The server was super sweet and everything came out in a timely manner. read more
8 months ago
not like anything I've had before! not due to being particularly good, but because it was clearly made with a Mexican palete in mind with no attention to a USA palete. the dish was very clearly very traditional. the wait staff had difficulty with English. the decorations and music were made to feel like a Mexican party. overall good, but not particularly for me read more
Came here because I was in the mood for delicious and authentic tacos. I saw online a few dishes that people loved. I ended up getting the surf and turf taco, which isn't on the menu, but you can definitely order it. They were FANTASTIC. I ordered 2 and I should have ordered 3 because they were so delicious. One I got with carne asada and the shrimp and the other with chorizo and shrimp. The guacamole on top was delicious as well. I only deducted a star because I also got rice and beans and they could have been a bit more flavorful, they were bland. But I WILL be back for those tacos next week! read more
I'm always looking for new places to have mariscos and this place did not disappoint. I do gotta say it's a a bit expensive than other places I've been, but honestly it was worth it. The shrimp empanadas were spot on, the sushi roll was humongous, the molcajete was beautifully presented and it looked and tasted just as good. I can't forget about those micheladas they were made just right to satisfy that craving I had, specially with the shrimp. Service was great very attentive, for some reason my Apple Pay didn't go through, but they were nice enough to let me Zelle them. Not the best ambiance, but if you like karaoke they got that going on in the evenings. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Today was our second time and was horrible! Never coming back, We order burgers, chicken nuggets and shrimp plates, well the burgers And one shrimp plate never made it , other guest got their food first when we were already waiting for over an hour, the kids tacos tortillas were super dry! They were not able to eat them. No management to keep the flow running smooth zero reviews!! read more
Lots of tasty authentic Mexican seafood dishes here! They also serve Mexican sushi which was a unique find! The freshness of the dishes here can be tasted through each bite of seafood. My party and I loved their shrimp empanadas. Cheesy, savory, and super delicious outer shell. The Molcajete Mixto was the most memorable item we tried. Served piping hot and with a side of tortillas, beans, and rice, it made for the perfect shareable dish. All the meats in the dish were cooked and charred perfectly and the cheesy salsa in the middle added delicious flavor! It was also my first time trying Agua Chile; it reminds me a lot of ceviche. The seafood used was shrimp, which bursted with spicy-limey flavor. So juicy! Be careful with the aguachile rojo because the spice lingers for awhile. They also serve non-alcoholic micheladas; great for those who like beer & tomato juice. I was more of a fan of the shrimps that it came with. It was basically empty on a weekday at around 8PM, but I came by on a weekend once and it was completely packed. There's TV blasting in the background along with some music. Could be a great lively spot to watch the game + do karaoke with friends. Lovely service! read more
3 years ago
Like most, you've probably seen the Mexican Sushi on Instagram! Lots of foodies have reviewed this place on their reels and I'm always wary of that but it looked intriguing enough so decided to give it a try. I ordered the Sushi Alambre and Mar Y Tierra (Surf & Turf) Taco. The sushi itself was definitely Instagram worthy, looks amazing and was GOOD but the bite became way too rich after a couple rolls. It basically was a deep fried rice roll (with some shrimp) with carne asada on top with two types of sauces. It's definitely worth a try, and I'd recommend that you get it to share as an appetizer! The Mar Y Tierra Taco isn't on the menu but it features a generously sized tortilla with melted cheese, shrimp, carne asada, and generous serving of avocado. This taco was really flavorful...I enjoyed it more than the sushi. If you forget the name, just call it the "Instagram Taco" and they'll know...it's featured on their reels alot. Other notes - complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch...this was very delicious! No liquor license, so they don't serve alcohol yet but it sounded like they will in the future. Service was great, no complaints there. Very limited parking in the lot, but you can find street parking if spaces aren't available. Overall, I'll give it a very solid 4. I enjoyed the food and ambiance enough and if I'm in the area, I would definitely consider eating there again. Not as mind blowing as I thought it would be, the sushi was definitely hyped up quite a bit by foodies on IG, but hey isn't that their job?! I'll be back when they serve beer! read more
1 year ago
Service is amazing! Food is fantastic. 1st customers and we will return! The shrimp ceviche was very fresh! I don't like micheladas but their in-house mix is fire! All around delicious we also order the mix molcajeta and owner recommended a sushi roll was also very delicious. read more
Came here last night because i was craving some Mexican seafood. Wow this place did not disappoint! the food was absolutely bombbbb. We ordered the camarones a la diabla, tostada shrimp ceviche, aguachile verde, the sushi alambre, and the camarones rancheros. Everything was so flavorful, every single dish was a hit. Our server was very nice and all the workers are attentive. The food did take longer to come out (i just tell myself it's because they're making it from scratch). The ambiance isn't anything special, pretty typical of a typical Mexican restaurant. Our total came out to be around $120 with tip which is decent for seafood. I would 10/10 come back. Also we saw a couple tables order the molcajete, which also looked very tasty. The only about this place is that they dont sell alcohol. 5 star if the food came out faster read more
The food here was absolutely divine! The empanadas and the Molcajete are a must order. The owner is extremely kind and welcoming and I overall had a great time. I tried the majority of their Mexican sushi rolls and it was different from anything I have had before. There were many TVs in the area and I would recommend going here for any sports games. They also had a karaoke station which would be fun for weekend nights. Checkout this authentic Mexican place in San Jose! Highlights: EMPANADAS DE CAMARON 4/5 Crispy on the inside with a great cheese pull. Loved the sauce it came with as well! Great choice for an appetizer or side. MOLCAJETE MIXTO 5/5 The sauce on the inside was great and also featured a nice cheese pull. The fish and meat that adorned the sides were high quality and tasty. It was absolutely delicious and tasted great in a tortilla with beans, rice, and sauce provided. Could feed 2 people! read more
1 year ago
Yesterday, around lunchtime, I was passing by this place, and hearing its music in the background, I decided to try its food. Despite the staff shortage, the people in charge did everything possible to serve people: provide a fast and friendly service, and bring you food with good presentation, shape, and taste. I appreciate your threefold effort. I had Chilaquiles rojos, a side of guacamole and huevos con chorizo. I know it is a seafood place, but every time I go to a "Mexican" business, I test their food's quality, freshness, and seasoning by asking for essential dishes and guacamole. I was not disappointed; the portions were perfect, the seasoning was there, and the guacamole was prepared to order with fresh products. I need to return to the place to verify that it is a good option. P.s. The quality of the photos is not very good since it was on the patio area, and the red umbrellas did not help much to "show off the food." read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sushi was plain, no taste whatsoever. Don't fall for the looks, the flavor is not there. The agua mineral preparada for $9 youd expect it to have a hint of citrus but it just really is a sparkling water in a glass. The quesabirrias are mid I was better of going across the street for that. Also expect to pay a fee for paying w card. Yet the audacity of the staff to ask me to tip them cash while I paid at the counter. I understand it's not the servers fault the food isn't good. Maybe a reduction of plates from the menu would improve overall experience here so they could focus on taste because it sure was missing today. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service here. I came for the sushi and it did not disappoint. A unique experience! read more
2 years ago
Outstanding food! Ambiance was great. Homemade corn tortillas were delicious. Great assortment read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Service was amazing. The waiter was very energetic and attentive and provided recommendations. The ambience was alright. Very empty inside. Some folks were watching the futbol game but not eating which was a bad sign. The bar also didn't have any alcohol bottles, just wine bottles. The chips and salsa were pretty good. We asked for water and he told us they only had bottled water (which they charged us for). I feel like if that's the only option they should at least make it complimentary. The margaritas didn't taste like any alcohol. I'm almost positive i saw the waiter behind the bar pouring from a margarita mix bottle but never saw any tequila. The shrimp was alright. I didn't enjoy having to peel the shrimp myself but sometimes that's the case. The beans tasted under cooked and firm while the rice was over cooked and mushy. The quesadilla was extremely greasy but the steak was cooked well. read more
Super nice and attentive staff and even yummier food! I love how they're also open late!! Also, I have to add: the chips and salsa ARE SO GOOD. I love how the chips are extremely light. You can tell they really love being in the restaurant from how much fun the atmosphere feels. Definitely going to be a regular customer here, even though I'm a bit far from San Jose. read more
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I found my favorite dish here! The aguachile Great place for a seafood! And the super michelada too read more
3 years ago
Came to try this place out after seeing a IG review on it. I have to say my family and I really enjoyed the service and their delicious food. The chips and salsa are very delicious. The salsa reminds me of how my late grandma would make hers. Very fresh and a lot of flavor. We also ordered the sushi alambre. Very tasty and just soooo good! I didn't think carne asada would taste good on top of sushi. But boy was I wrong. So if you're in the mood for some great comfort food. Stop by and try it out! read more
2 years ago
This restaurant has a shrimp dish that is so damn good. They stay open late and have karaoke . The service is good. Very nice employees that stay open late to feed hungry people. I am obsessed with the spicy shrimp Chavela and tacos. . What cool random find downtown. read more
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