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

Mariscos Playa Azul - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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

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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

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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

Mariscos Playa Azul - CALIFORNIA ROLL - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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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

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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

Mariscos Playa Azul - Desayuno - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was great. Today is my birthday and they sung happy birthday to me. I would definitely recommend a service was wonderful.

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

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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

Mariscos Playa Azul - Sushi a la diabla, MOLCAJETE MIXTO, EMPANADAS DE CAMARON, CARNE ASADA CON CAMARON - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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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

Mariscos Playa Azul - "Tacos with dry hard tortillas - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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

Mariscos Playa Azul - So good I forgot to take a picture amazing!!! - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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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

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Awesome service , Anahi made us feel special every single minute we were there, she was very attentive , definitely will come back. Ambiance nothing but great! Loved it read more

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

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First of all my mistake for thinking they had alcoholic beverages - they don't. Second - parking sucks bad. Very small lot and minimal street parking. Luckily I carpooled. Third - food was awful. I ended up with food poisoning the next day. I ordered camaron diabla (shrimp in spicy sauce) - the beans seemed canned, rice was the mushiest I've ever seen and shrimp was extremely overcooked and sauce was sweet. I had less than half the plate and couldn't eat any more. Fourth - lots of staff, friendly but honestly seemed overhyped on tik tok and was a total failure in my book. I don't think I just ordered the wrong thing either because the two friends I was with said the same as me - food was not good. Lastly - the place itself was nothing special. It was loud with music which I expect at a Mexican restaurant, but was pretty typical. Will not be back even when/if they get a liquor license. Don't believe the tik tok. Mad at myself for not taking pictures 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

Mariscos Playa Azul - CAMARONES A LA DIABLA - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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

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muy buen servicio de la mesera ana, la comida y la música Les recomiendo visitar el lugar read more

Food was delicious! My aguachiles verdes were definitely a favorite. Enrique provided great customer service.

Service here is beyond amazing. We had a late dinner & even though the kitchen was closed, they stayed open for kareoke & drinks just to hang out. Now the food is phenomenal. I never had a Mexican sushi and it was awesome. The Shrimp Ceviche is the perfect shareable appetizer. The vibe is definitely welcoming even when you don't speak Spanish that we stayed for another round of beers. They're definitely a fun restaurant read more

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

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Outstanding food! Ambiance was great. Homemade corn tortillas were delicious. Great assortment read more

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Amazing beer, food is great. Feels like home karaoke night Saturdays and Sunday. The atmosphere is great , lights all over inside the restaurant read more

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

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Thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service here. I came for the sushi and it did not disappoint. A unique experience! read more

Mariscos Playa Azul - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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I loved the food here and amazing service you guys need to come here and enjoy your weekends they have great music as well

Mur rica la comida el dueño muy amigable ! Service 10/10 MIs favoritos los camarones ala cucaracha y delicioso sushi

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

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Such good food, so glad the hubby found this place! The dish that surprised me the most was the sushi alambre.. I'm a big sushi person, so I was a bit iffy about not seafood sushi tbh-- but oh man! The sushi alambre changed my mind for sure! One bummer was that they were out of oysters when we went and they kind of forgot to tell us until we asked when we were almost done eating. 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

Mariscos Playa Azul - PASTOR TACO ASADA TACO - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love this place! This was my first time coming to Mariscos Playa Azul located at downton San Jose. The place is so alive with so many tv screens, make it perfect for a place to hang out with friends while watching football or soccer. I also love the fact that they put so much love into the restaurant, such as a shark bite table, they also provide karaoke for weekends (check the time and day). We tried: - Cameribes a a Diabla - Shrimp sauteed by onions and diabla sauce served with rice and refried beans and salad. - Empanadas de Camaron - This is my favorite dish since it reminds me with Indonesian snack called pastel - Molcajete Playa Azul - This is the most wanted dish by people and such a crowd pleaser! It has beef, shrimps, chicken, and you can wrap it around cheese and salsa in the middle. - Sushi Almbre - This is my first time trying Mexican Sushi, and it's so different yet almost close with Japanese fusion sushi. The only thing different is Mexican sushi is deep fried and fully loaded with Mexican rice. We also ordered Super Chavela Camaron - Mexican beer cocktail with tomato juice seasoned with hot sauce garnished with lemon and shrimps. So delicious and perfect to celebrate parties like birthdays, promotions, game night, etc. We absolutely recommend this place and next time we will try their seafood (ceviche) or even just their lunch specials (burrito, quessadilla). read more

The food was amazing. The only negative I would say are the stares from the waitresses . Although costumer service was great . They checked up on us a couple of times . I got the octopus sushi and the camarón a la diabla sushi and it was really good with a good portion . My husband got the steak and shrimp plate . He said the meat was a little chewy but overall everything was good . read more

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

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Came here for a birthday celebration. Great service and great food! Sushi was amazing!

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

Mariscos Playa Azul - Chavela w shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Good food, the empanadas de camarón are bomb and the tempura sushi. The quesadilla de asada not so good. Server was nice and fast. 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

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La verdad me gusto mucho la comida se pone bueno el ambiente con el karaoke y las bebidas no se diga super y sobre todo k te atienden. Con mucha amabilidad es un lugar 100 % recomendado read more

We came here for Cinco de Mayo as it's walking distance from our house. This is my 3rd time here and the food was really good every single time. Especially if you love seafood, they have a great selection to choose from. They also had karaoke as it was a Friday and it's very loud, especially since the restaurant is small. With that being said we still hung out and enjoyed our drinks and dinner. Would definitely go back but not when they are having Karaoke, you can not have a conversation. Our bartender was very attentive and super friendly. The whole staff is.. read more

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If I could rate this place zero stars i would. Each sushi roll was $25 and they said if we didn't like it we didn't have to pay for the roll and two of us didn't eat our rolls and we still paid for them. The food was mid. It's super pricey for the taste of the food. We asked for extra chips and salsa and we got charged for that but they didn't give us a heads up it would be $4. And then we got charged a $5 card fee and we were going to pay with cash. Just feel like this place is money hungry in our opinion. read more