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Sharky's is definitely a must try on any taco tour of the city. I hadn't been for probably a couple years at this point but was in the area so I stopped by. I ordered a couple tacos al pastor and a sangria jarrito. You seriously can't go wrong with the combo, especially on a hotter day. The tacos have a good amount of filling and they always have great salsa on the side. I kinda regret not getting at least one fish taco because the sauce on that one is pretty good. One major change since the last time I had been was it looked like they had put in and then blocked off a drive-thru. Probably a Covid adjustment but now it seems to be back to walk up only. The parking is usually fine but this day someone in a large truck and trailer was taking up half the lot. Not Sharky's fault but definitely an annoyance.
Food was alright, but not fabulous like I was expecting. We ordered fish and shrimp tacos, but I don't think we got any shrimp tacos. My husband didn't love his carne asada taco. The fries were good, kid liked the cheese sticks, I liked the friend zucchini.
Was craving tacos so my wife and I decided to try sharky's, we have passed by this place thousands of times and never really gave it a second thought however, we decided to drop In and we were pleasantly surprised at the tastiness and savory flavors of their tacos. We ordered the El Pastor, the fish, shrimp and asada tacos, all of them were bursting with flavor and unique in their tastes! A bit pricey a bit spicey. We can deal with it, will be back again soon!
It was our first time trying Sharkys and man was it good! Ever since we went to Mexico, I have been in search for a good and authentic ceviche. You can also tell the shrimp is cooked in lime juice for a long time. Fun fact: Ceviche originated from Peru!
Delicious fresh seafood in various forms. We really enjoyed the Terre de Mariscos, which is basically a layered pile of chunky ceviche with additional complementary flavorful textures like avocado, sauce, etc. I normally am not a fan of seafood tacos, but these were delicious with big flavorful chunks of fish in each one. We came for the first time during quarantine and while there wasn't hand sanitizer available, they had everything setup for a great outdoor dining experience and were friendly and since it wasn't very busy it didn't take long to get our food.
Sharky's is our absolute favorite place to eat in Albuquerque. The tacos and ceviche and bacon wrapped cheese stuffed peppers were heaven. We couldn't get enough! I only wish our return route on our road trip took us back because this place was that good. The owner is super nice. We talked and visited both nights. I didn't get photos of the salsas but they were delicious and complimented the dishes perfectly. We will be going back every time we are in Albuquerque from now on. My wife just asked me what I wanted to do for Father's Day and I said I would love to go to Sharky's, it's only 10.5 hours away... Seriously, this is my new happy place. I could eat here every single day and never grow tired of the food.
If you're looking for ambience this is not the place to go. However if you are looking for the best ceviche in town, run do not walk to Sharkys. We sat outside per Covid restrictions and had the ceviche plate which was so incredibly fresh and wonderful tasting. The service is fine. It's on Central closer to Coors a location I don't frequent very often but I will definitely be back. I consider myself a ceviche aficionado and I have to say this brought back memories of my living in Mexico. All I needed was a margarita and a beach towel and I would have been in heaven! I had a party in my mouth!!! And I plan on a return soon!
I've been wanting to try this place forever, but I'm rarely on this side of town. Damn! It was worth the trip. The ceviche was amazing. Probably the best in town since the Peruvian place closed. And the Sonora dog was terrific! An odd, but very tasty combination! Plus, horchata!
Oh, Sharky's how do I love thee, Let me count the ways... While doors are being locked and sidewalks rolled up early across the city... state... country... world... Sharky's is doing its utmost to bring the world we miss right to our cars and homes. While I am actually a fabulous cook, being stuck in my own kitchen and home-office has really gotten to me. When Raz said "Let's have shrimp burritos," I was beside myself with joy of a reason to get out. I was kind of worried, though, since Sharky's underwent a renovation in the winter to install a dining room, thus eliminating the walk-up window that I used to know and love. But, desperate to get out of the house, I called ahead and ordered take-out. Imagine our amazement when we drove up to a freshly re-renovated Sharky's complete with a drive-thru! What's more, the menu had expanded since our last visit in February! Since we've managed to gather some PPE and good disinfectant in the interim, we made the foray again today to try the new Mexican Sushi. Carlos has some excellent traditional and authentic items on the menu, but the new additions are pure fusion enjoyment. We ordered the Amaterasu, Hachibi, and 505 rolls, and were joyful with every bite that we had! Amaterasu ends up being an absolute treat for the eye, dressed in the unnaturally bright red of hot-Cheetos, since one of the last steps in preparation is a roll through a pan of that particular pulverized snackfood. That dressing is a stroke of genius since it not only adds a kick of heat to the creaminess of the cheese and avocado within the roll, it also adds a little crunch and a dash of sweetness from the puffed-corn base of the Cheeto. As you can tell, this was my favorite of the three rolls. Raz's favorite was the Hachibi, since octopus is one of his most favorite things in the world. I found the roll interesting because I'd never have contemplated pairing octopus with cheese and avocado. I think the octopus had gone through a ceviche process, because it didn't have the texture I'm used to in tako nigiri. Regardless, it was an extremely plesant texture, though I lost its flavor in the mix with all the creaminess of cheese and avocado. The slight crunch of tempura breading outside the roll and the kick of spice from the chipotle mayo dressing it were also deeply enjoyable, but as I said, I liked Amaterasu better. The 505 was much like the nod to local food culture that many Sushi restaurants make, since it takes the components of a California roll and tosses in green chile, avocado, and cheese. The 505 is one-up on other local flavor sushi rolls, though, since it's tempura battered, lightly fried, and drizzled in chipotle mayo and crema. The final product is crunchy, creamy, savory, spicy, and has just the barest hint of sweetness. I should not forget, though, that each roll comes with a Chile Caribe, which is a cheese-filled, bacon-wrapped, grilled chile of awesomeness. I've been meaning to try them for years, and now I finally got to and can't believe I didn't give in to that urge sooner! All-in-all, I am so glad that Drive-up and Take-out options are available in this time of crisis, and I'm even more glad that Sharky's owner and staff are taking the risk of going to work to provide a needed service in the way of freshly prepared and amazingly flavorful food. I'm also super glad that when I am able to go back to the office, Sharky's is close enough to get to on lunch break...
Ordered delivery for the first time from Sharky's...pretty good but not outstanding! Ordered shrimp taco, fish taco, fries & shrimp tostada. Only got half my food so not sure where the problem was. The shrimp taco was OK...very small & few shrimp. The tostada was really good with huge plentiful shrimp & very tasty!
This was our first time at Sharky's. We've spent a lot of time in Mexico and I'll say that the food we had was definitely very good. The Octopus, the ceviche, the peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. (Not jalapeños). Everything was good. Then we met Carlos and his staff. Talk about inviting and awesome hospitality! We learned he will be upgrading the place because they now own the property. Talk about dedication to their passion! If I wasn't so stuffed I would've tried the Sonora Dog. The bread they use sounds amazing! Next time for sure . If you haven't been, definitely put this little spot in your future. I can't speak to any negative reviews but we can definitely say our experience was top notch!
We finally were able to try this place after passing by many times. We were drawn to the campy look, which definitely reminds one of a seaside crab shack in Mexico. The construction of ART makes getting in to the parking lot a bit tricky, but it is worth the effort. As the COVID-19 pandemic still rages, I am hesitant to eat anywhere enclosed. Sharky's patio is open air, and spacious, allowing social distancing. All staff wore masks, as did patrons who were standing in line to order. Before going, I asked my favorite foodie friend, Brenda, what was a good bet for my first time order. "Anything," she said. "Seriously, you can't go wrong there. Although I think you should stick to seafood because, what's the point of getting a hot dog or carne asada at Sharky's?" As usual, Brenda was spot on. We went with a fish taco, shrimp taco, chile caribe, and crab tostadas. We washed it down with agua frescas. Everything was excellent. We'll definitely be back to try the torre de mariscos. It's pricier than the a la carte faire, but looks amazing. Friendly owner and staff also make it welcoming and charming.
3 years ago
This was a random stop for me...but definitely a tasty choice. A whole in the wall restaurant that doesn't look like much from the road. The menu consista of hot and cold foods. Cold foods included ceviche (shrimp or a seafood mix...served as a 24oz plate, cocteles, tostada with cooked or ceviche shrimp, octopus, fish or mix as well as botanas. The hot side of the menu had tacos, burritos, molcajetes, or you could buy a basket of the batter fried shrimp or fish. Service was fast. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. There's also a diy salsa bar with pickled onions, fire smoked peppers and red or green sauce freshly made. Today I ordered the shrimp ceviche tostada and the shrimp burrito. Omg they were both soooo good and I'm super full. The only downside to this location was that the outdoor seating wasn't available and there was a bit of a fly issue inside in the eating area. read more
3 years ago
I've driven past Sharkys for years and never stopped in. I won't make that mistake again because our tacos were delicious! We both had fish and shrimp tacos with a side of fried zucchini. The seafood was cooked perfectly, and there were a number of fresh salsas available. The avocado salsa was creamy, tangy, and spicy enough for me. The fried zucchini had a nice crispy batter and was very tasty dipped in the side of ranch dressing. Don't miss Sharkys when you're on West Central. read more
5 years ago
Sharky's is definitely a must try on any taco tour of the city. I hadn't been for probably a couple years at this point but was in the area so I stopped by. I ordered a couple tacos al pastor and a sangria jarrito. You seriously can't go wrong with the combo, especially on a hotter day. The tacos have a good amount of filling and they always have great salsa on the side. I kinda regret not getting at least one fish taco because the sauce on that one is pretty good. One major change since the last time I had been was it looked like they had put in and then blocked off a drive-thru. Probably a Covid adjustment but now it seems to be back to walk up only. The parking is usually fine but this day someone in a large truck and trailer was taking up half the lot. Not Sharky's fault but definitely an annoyance. read more
Food was alright, but not fabulous like I was expecting. We ordered fish and shrimp tacos, but I don't think we got any shrimp tacos. My husband didn't love his carne asada taco. The fries were good, kid liked the cheese sticks, I liked the friend zucchini. read more
Was craving tacos so my wife and I decided to try sharky's, we have passed by this place thousands of times and never really gave it a second thought however, we decided to drop In and we were pleasantly surprised at the tastiness and savory flavors of their tacos. We ordered the El Pastor, the fish, shrimp and asada tacos, all of them were bursting with flavor and unique in their tastes! A bit pricey a bit spicey. We can deal with it, will be back again soon! read more
4 years ago
It was our first time trying Sharkys and man was it good! Ever since we went to Mexico, I have been in search for a good and authentic ceviche. You can also tell the shrimp is cooked in lime juice for a long time. Fun fact: Ceviche originated from Peru! read more
Delicious fresh seafood in various forms. We really enjoyed the Terre de Mariscos, which is basically a layered pile of chunky ceviche with additional complementary flavorful textures like avocado, sauce, etc. I normally am not a fan of seafood tacos, but these were delicious with big flavorful chunks of fish in each one. We came for the first time during quarantine and while there wasn't hand sanitizer available, they had everything setup for a great outdoor dining experience and were friendly and since it wasn't very busy it didn't take long to get our food. read more
3 years ago
Sharky's is our absolute favorite place to eat in Albuquerque. The tacos and ceviche and bacon wrapped cheese stuffed peppers were heaven. We couldn't get enough! I only wish our return route on our road trip took us back because this place was that good. The owner is super nice. We talked and visited both nights. I didn't get photos of the salsas but they were delicious and complimented the dishes perfectly. We will be going back every time we are in Albuquerque from now on. My wife just asked me what I wanted to do for Father's Day and I said I would love to go to Sharky's, it's only 10.5 hours away... Seriously, this is my new happy place. I could eat here every single day and never grow tired of the food. read more
2 years ago
If you're looking for ambience this is not the place to go. However if you are looking for the best ceviche in town, run do not walk to Sharkys. We sat outside per Covid restrictions and had the ceviche plate which was so incredibly fresh and wonderful tasting. The service is fine. It's on Central closer to Coors a location I don't frequent very often but I will definitely be back. I consider myself a ceviche aficionado and I have to say this brought back memories of my living in Mexico. All I needed was a margarita and a beach towel and I would have been in heaven! I had a party in my mouth!!! And I plan on a return soon! read more
I've been wanting to try this place forever, but I'm rarely on this side of town. Damn! It was worth the trip. The ceviche was amazing. Probably the best in town since the Peruvian place closed. And the Sonora dog was terrific! An odd, but very tasty combination! Plus, horchata! read more
3 years ago
Oh, Sharky's how do I love thee, Let me count the ways... While doors are being locked and sidewalks rolled up early across the city... state... country... world... Sharky's is doing its utmost to bring the world we miss right to our cars and homes. While I am actually a fabulous cook, being stuck in my own kitchen and home-office has really gotten to me. When Raz said "Let's have shrimp burritos," I was beside myself with joy of a reason to get out. I was kind of worried, though, since Sharky's underwent a renovation in the winter to install a dining room, thus eliminating the walk-up window that I used to know and love. But, desperate to get out of the house, I called ahead and ordered take-out. Imagine our amazement when we drove up to a freshly re-renovated Sharky's complete with a drive-thru! What's more, the menu had expanded since our last visit in February! Since we've managed to gather some PPE and good disinfectant in the interim, we made the foray again today to try the new Mexican Sushi. Carlos has some excellent traditional and authentic items on the menu, but the new additions are pure fusion enjoyment. We ordered the Amaterasu, Hachibi, and 505 rolls, and were joyful with every bite that we had! Amaterasu ends up being an absolute treat for the eye, dressed in the unnaturally bright red of hot-Cheetos, since one of the last steps in preparation is a roll through a pan of that particular pulverized snackfood. That dressing is a stroke of genius since it not only adds a kick of heat to the creaminess of the cheese and avocado within the roll, it also adds a little crunch and a dash of sweetness from the puffed-corn base of the Cheeto. As you can tell, this was my favorite of the three rolls. Raz's favorite was the Hachibi, since octopus is one of his most favorite things in the world. I found the roll interesting because I'd never have contemplated pairing octopus with cheese and avocado. I think the octopus had gone through a ceviche process, because it didn't have the texture I'm used to in tako nigiri. Regardless, it was an extremely plesant texture, though I lost its flavor in the mix with all the creaminess of cheese and avocado. The slight crunch of tempura breading outside the roll and the kick of spice from the chipotle mayo dressing it were also deeply enjoyable, but as I said, I liked Amaterasu better. The 505 was much like the nod to local food culture that many Sushi restaurants make, since it takes the components of a California roll and tosses in green chile, avocado, and cheese. The 505 is one-up on other local flavor sushi rolls, though, since it's tempura battered, lightly fried, and drizzled in chipotle mayo and crema. The final product is crunchy, creamy, savory, spicy, and has just the barest hint of sweetness. I should not forget, though, that each roll comes with a Chile Caribe, which is a cheese-filled, bacon-wrapped, grilled chile of awesomeness. I've been meaning to try them for years, and now I finally got to and can't believe I didn't give in to that urge sooner! All-in-all, I am so glad that Drive-up and Take-out options are available in this time of crisis, and I'm even more glad that Sharky's owner and staff are taking the risk of going to work to provide a needed service in the way of freshly prepared and amazingly flavorful food. I'm also super glad that when I am able to go back to the office, Sharky's is close enough to get to on lunch break... read more
Ordered delivery for the first time from Sharky's...pretty good but not outstanding! Ordered shrimp taco, fish taco, fries & shrimp tostada. Only got half my food so not sure where the problem was. The shrimp taco was OK...very small & few shrimp. The tostada was really good with huge plentiful shrimp & very tasty! read more
5 years ago
This was our first time at Sharky's. We've spent a lot of time in Mexico and I'll say that the food we had was definitely very good. The Octopus, the ceviche, the peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. (Not jalapeños). Everything was good. Then we met Carlos and his staff. Talk about inviting and awesome hospitality! We learned he will be upgrading the place because they now own the property. Talk about dedication to their passion! If I wasn't so stuffed I would've tried the Sonora Dog. The bread they use sounds amazing! Next time for sure . If you haven't been, definitely put this little spot in your future. I can't speak to any negative reviews but we can definitely say our experience was top notch! read more
6 years ago
We finally were able to try this place after passing by many times. We were drawn to the campy look, which definitely reminds one of a seaside crab shack in Mexico. The construction of ART makes getting in to the parking lot a bit tricky, but it is worth the effort. As the COVID-19 pandemic still rages, I am hesitant to eat anywhere enclosed. Sharky's patio is open air, and spacious, allowing social distancing. All staff wore masks, as did patrons who were standing in line to order. Before going, I asked my favorite foodie friend, Brenda, what was a good bet for my first time order. "Anything," she said. "Seriously, you can't go wrong there. Although I think you should stick to seafood because, what's the point of getting a hot dog or carne asada at Sharky's?" As usual, Brenda was spot on. We went with a fish taco, shrimp taco, chile caribe, and crab tostadas. We washed it down with agua frescas. Everything was excellent. We'll definitely be back to try the torre de mariscos. It's pricier than the a la carte faire, but looks amazing. Friendly owner and staff also make it welcoming and charming. read more
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We passed this place soooo many times heading home and we would always say we have to try. We FINALLY tried it last weekend and HAY DIOS MIO! We had their fish tacos and aguachiles & ceviche tostadas. It was amazing! Their fried zucchini is also a must! I have been looking for zucchini fried to perfection and I found it. Will DEFINITELY be going back, their dishes are spot on. My sister also had their ostiones and those were also super yummy & fresh. Staff is super friendly too. read more
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I have fond memories of our trip to Puerta Vallarta...morning walks on the beach, tropical fruits and chilaquiles for breakfast, sunshine, frolic and fish tacos by day, more walks on the beach and margaritas by night. Ahhh, to recapture those carefree sunshiney fish filled days again... Credible sources told me Sharky's had THE BEST fish tacos in our City...Holy Stingray Soup Batman, they were not blowin' smoke...this joint is LEGIT! Located on the North Rim o' the South Valley off of Old Coors & Central in a faux tropical setting, if I closed my eyes, blocked out the construction and traffic, I could almost hear those waves crashing....it seriously was totalmente excelente, perfectly out of the box and exactly what I was craving! The fish was so moist, crispy on the outside without being greasy whatsoever...really satisfying and filling, and yet light. The flavors were outstanding....my daughter had the fish basket, my husband and I shared fish tacos, chile caribe and a shrimp basket...wowza! The chile caribe was no ordinary jalapeno popper, oozing with cheese and a lil shrimp stuffed inside, lime juice, wrapped in bacon....off da hook!! The service was friendly, and they make everything fresh to order, so relax and enjoy the faux palm trees swaying in the wind... Next visit I plan to try the crab tostada...and the ceviche!!! And by the way, they totally have stingray soup...stingray tacos, octopus, and more! read more
9 years ago
I have three favorite taco/tostada places in town now that I have visited Sharky's. [ The others are El Paisa and Cafe Bella Coffee's Taco Tuesday. ] A Yelp friend (Donut Kween) aimed me toward Sharky's today, and the quality, freshness, and taste of the food blew both me and the Daz away. Ceviche. Pulpo. Camarones. Jaiba. Shrimp Botanas. Bacon-wrapped stuffed yellow peppers. Order at the window and eat outdoors at sheltered picnic tables. I must come back to try the soups and the molcajetes. Don't expect New Mexican food here. This is the real south-of-the-border stuff. Top marks in appearance, taste, and texture. I will be back. Care to join me? read more
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There's a reason we all think of the tropics when the word vacation comes up. The coast, the islands, the surf, it's basically humanity's most perfect habitat. I'm of the philosophy that our lot in life is heavily determined by sperm lottery: from the outset, a few of us win, most of us lose, and life is simply the struggle to marginally negate our losses. Losses generally involve family dynamics and genetics, finances, and the geographic locale of our conception. God help those of us unfortunate enough to be born in Texas. The few of us that really hit the jackpot -- again, in my opinion -- have terrific, loving, wonderful parents, a ton of cash and just happen to reside on the beach. I've spent the better half of my life marginally negating my geographic losses -- growing up in the midwest -- by transplanting to New Mexico. It's not very different from the tropics, actually. Plenty of sun, a mañana mentality, delicious tacos. Well, okay, it's not exactly the same. There isn't any water, I guess. And no seafood. No beaches to speak of, unless you call that Rio Rancho. Popping a Corona on the shores of Elephant Butte doesn't really quench the palate quite right. Okay, fine, New Mexico is really a poor man's paradise. Sort of sea Spam, instead of sea bass. That's where Sharky's comes in. They honestly do kick out dishes that compete with the fish and shrimp tacos and ceviche you'd find in the tropics, at really terrific prices, and the setup is perfect: a faux-palm leaf shaded patio and picnic tables, you order from a little shanty, it takes 20-30 minutes for the goods to come out because they're really, very good, and while you wait you can gaze upon the undulating tides of Route 66 traffic, vistas of barren urban desolation, and a dry, crumbling mountain range. So it's basically like going to the beach, sans beach. Absolutely get the chile caribe: moderately spicy perfectly cooked green peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. Make sure a friend is sitting nearby, because juices will fly when you bite into 'em, and your friend will thank you for the momentary watery tease. It's certainly miles away from ordinary. read more
12 years ago
A third stop during the CYE: Taco Hop. The owner and his crew sure put on a show. Live cumbia music, wonderful food and great company made this event awesome. The ceviche was off the hook wonderful! We also got a popper of sorts that was extremely decadent. The tacos were what we came for and they were nothing but wonderful. The food was fresh, toppings extensive and I have to say these guys had the best fish taco. It was a great last stop on the Taco Hop and I think we opened a lot of eyes to the yumminess of Sharky's. Get your car washed while you wait! read more
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I had this sudden urge to have fish tacos. I mean it was a craving that just stuck with me all day. Towards the end of my work day, I started to explore my options. Should I just get the ingredients to make fish tacos? Being new to Albuquerque I am still learning about new places, so I wasn't sure where to get some fish tacos. I got a text from sister asking what I was going to do for dinner. I responded with I really want fish tacos. She immediately recommended this new joint. She only knew about this place because the building used to be occupied by a little hamburger place that was popular. She was upset that the hamburger place was gone. It's ok because we got to try these awesome tacos. As you enter the parking lot there is a window where you order. I love ordering from windows! Right outside of the building is a seating area with picnic benches. I ordered a fish taco, shrimp taco, and french fries. They have a little salsa bar outside of the building too. The tacos are reasonably priced as is most of the other fare. These tacos were great and immediately curved my fish taco cravings. If you in this part of town, you have to check this place out. They make some yummy tacos! Cheers! read more
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5420 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
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