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    Alta Mar

    4.4 (100 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Guacamole dip
    Yolanda C.

    This place never fails to amaze the consistency of the food is amazing. Always delicious, deliver piping hot and remains hot until your last bite. The pasta and shrimp dish is delicious too much for 1 to finish. I had the fried fish this time. It was superb. The white rice is always made to perfection. Service is always friendly fast. I think they all help each other out. It's always very clean. The music was nice Spanish music from the 80s.

    Fish tacos
    Eddie I.

    Came here with my elderly parents. Good reviews and lots of pics on Yelp. First, the music is loud in this place, we had trouble talking to each other because of this. Our waitress took about five minutes to get to us, even though the place only had one other patron. Greeted us in Spanish, which is ok because my parents speak Spanish too. The courtesy ceviche and chips were sooooo good. It came with a really good salsa we asked for more of. Our Cokes are from a can, no fountain drinks, which means no free refills. No free tortillas with any order, you have to buy them. Food came out fast, it was hot and ready. Portions were generous and everything was deliciously good. Service was good. To go containers with a bag were given to my parents, they ate well. Will be coming back to sample more of their menu in the future.

    mojarra
    Yvonne B.

    This is Definently a hidden gem!!!! The place is nice and quiet and relaxing. First off I got the shrimp ceviche. Not the best I've had but really good. For my main dish I got the fried Mojarra with white Mexican rice. It was a big fish!' It was so delicious! Fried to perfection on the outside yet so meaty and juicy in the inside. Now this is the best mojarra I've ever had. The flavor was on point!! My son got a shrimp burger and it was also such a great tasting option. Service was GREAT! Very pleasant and inviting. I live on the opposite side of the city but I'll Definently be back here. One more thing, the prices are great for the amount of food. I did walk away bloated but it was way worth it!! Oh oh oh, chips and ceviche as a starter! (Instead of chips and salsa) YUM!!!

    Paella
    Vianca F.

    First of all.. they give you a side of ceviche with tostadas.. instead of chips and salsas.. I was already sold with that. The ceviche was fresh and tasty. I ordered the paella and was FULL of seafood items, I had big shrimp, little shrimp, octopus, mussels and crab leg. The rice was very flavorful. It was definitely a lot that I had to take it to go. Highly recommend them!

    Thea R.

    Highly recommend this seafood restaurant in San Antonio! The fried red snapper with garlic sauce is amazing. I like to get the garlic sauce on the side. The shrimp ceviche tropical is my ultimate favorite here. You get those two dishes and I assure you will be coming back. The beef fajitas was just ok (we found the beef slices to be on the tough side). The cocktail shrimp and octopus were also very good! The service was very warm and friendly. I can't wait to come back! The ambiance was clean and I am so surprised that it is not packed. My new favorite restaurant for ceviche in San Antonio!

    Menu 12/2023
    Sabrina S.

    Seafood fiesta!! This place specializes in it. Seat yourself when you walk in. The menu was huge and overwhelming, so we asked our server for suggestions and most popular dishes. I couldn't decide between the paella or the mojarro especial. She suggested the mojarro and hubby ordered the camarones momias. First of all, they serve complimentary ceviche, green salsa, and saltines/chips. Lemme tell you, I have a very high tolerance for spice heat, and this green salsa is fire lol. Be careful when going for a dip, I literally think it's serranos that has been thrown into a food processor. Spicy, but good when mixed with other food. Camarones momias- large shrimp wrapped in bacon. Delicious! It was accompanied with rice, a slice of garlic bread, and salad. Mojarro especial- our server's fave, this plate had a whole deep fried tilapia, topped with shrimp, pieces of octopus, and diabla sauce. Originally, it came with a mild sauce, but I opted for the medium. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish! If you don't mind using a fork and gettin your fingers dirty, this dish is for you. Soaked up all the delicious goodness, with the rice, fries, salad, and garlic bread that accompanied it. My tummy was definitely full afterwards. Good food and great friendly service! We'll be back.

    Aguas chilles
    Tina B.

    Great place, great service. Everyone is super friendly and kind. I got the aguas chilles and they were amazing. The portions are generous. The aqua de pina was great. The place was clean and cozy. I don't recommend the shrimp or fish tacos. The batter was not very good and I couldn't eat it. Other than that everything else was good. Totally recommend a visit here.

    Mixed fajitas
    Greg P.

    Let me update this review. Went back today. Fantastic. Just, really good. Still two tortillas with the fajitas but you can ask for more lol. Service still excellent. And there was more flavor to the fajitas. I went with just chicken and shrimp and it worked for me. Very tasty.

    Chicharon de pescado and mixed ceviche.

    Delicious food. Friendly and very attentive staff. Ambiance is very relaxing and the restaurant is clean. Definitely recommend this place.

    Jenny M.

    The place was neat and clean - very upbeat as they have band during the time we visited. They have good menus for shrimp and ceviches. We had the Red Snapper and Tilapia with their homemade dip! It was really good - we like the nyarita and the diabla dip that really made difference to the food taste. Staff were so nice and accommodating. We will surely be back to try other menu.

    Complimentary starter
    Diana G.

    Great food. Great staff. Located next Dunkin' donut. If you follow your GPS, you may get a sent into the shopping center next door. You get started with complimentary ceviche, salsa and tostadas (chalupa shells). The ceviche is pretty good and it makes you want more. The menu has a little bit of everything seafood. Fried, grilled, cold, hot. I ordered the shrimp fajita. I was definitely satisfied. Perfectly seasoned. They come on a bed of onions and peppers. Yum! I ate two tacos and took the rest home. My friend had the filete pescado relleno. What kind of yelper would I be if I didn't try it. She had to comply and I was like can I have some more. It was really good. It was cheesy and had a variety of seafood, including octopus. Parking is available on site, but shared. You pay at the register when done.

    Octopus plate, mild spicy. Very buttery and not overcooked, spiciness was very mild.
    Mari A.

    Mexican style seafood. Delicious and great service. The waitress was attentive, and the place is nestled in a shopping center. My parents preferred this restaurant compared to El Bucanero. My father said the quantity and flavor for the price is outstanding compared to many other Mexican style seafood places.

    Whole fried tilapia aka mojarra frita
    Maria L.

    Brought mom and aunts to this place and love the under $12 whole fried fish plate. The piña rellena was delicious and highly recommend. It is a seafood stuffed pineapple topped with cheese in a coconut milk like sauce super delish! For smaller appetites I recommend the shrimp tacos under $10 no fries, or rice but slices of avocado still make it filling. Horchata is delicious without being overly sweet or heavy. Combats the spicy salsa. Fish burger plate comes with fries and the sandwich is large. The fries are delicious and good to take home and air fryer again for leftovers. Service is kind and courteous.

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    2 years ago

    5 of us had lunch last week. Very good food. Good service. Clean. Large portions. Reasonable prices. Would come again.

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    1 year ago

    This is a hidden gem. The food is delicious and creative with huge portions. We love the seafood stuffed pineapple.

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    2 years ago

    The ceviche was delicious. Both types. Definitely going again. Loved it. Idk about the service but the to go packing was perfect.

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    The fish tacos ate Awesome!!! Gotta try them, the tortillas make the taste more authentic.

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    2 years ago

    Best fried fish ever! Large piece of cod panko fried in clean oil. A side of mixed fresh veggies and rice made a very good plate.

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    2 years ago

    The food is so fresh and good! It has great seasoning. The drinks are cold and refreshing. Good ambience and super clean. Service is great!

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    2 years ago

    Food was good but pack a little bit of the flavor. Location can be cleaner too, you have to get the staff attention to place your order

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    Fish was good. Had fried fish. Tasted fresh, not fishy. The shrimp cocktail was delicious. Lots of shrimp. Employees were very nice.

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    4.1
    (938 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Came here on a Saturday night for a family dinner and had a wonderful experience. We started with…read morethe roasted artichoke appetizer, which was a huge hit. It was served with flatbread for dipping, and the lemon butter sauce was absolutely delicious. I followed our server's recommendation and ordered the Chicken Napoletana for my entrée. In all seriousness, it was one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The balance of flavors, the sauce, and the overall execution were perfect. I would absolutely come back just to order this dish again. We also had the pizza and spaghetti with meatballs, and both were delicious. The bread deserves a special mention as well- 10/10. I found this restaurant while visiting San Antonio and wanted to avoid dining near the River Walk, so I followed an article that listed it as the best authentic Italian restaurant in the city. After eating here, I completely agree with that assessment. Overall, this was an outstanding meal and a place I would gladly recommend to anyone looking for excellent Italian food in San Antonio.

    Service was great Ambiance was very laid back and…read morecalming... nice atmosphere... Food was ok ... my pizza was more soft than im use to... a little on the sweeter side as well ... over all it was descent. The bread was less to be desired. I saw pizza was the cheapest thing I saw about 15.00 and their drinks were $4.00

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    La Perla Del Pacifico

    3.8
    (170 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    The ceviche was amazing! So fresh and a large portion. I'm only giving this place a 4 because the…read morelime margarita was undrinkable. It taste like bad sour mix so I ordered water. The music is loud, so be ready for it.

    We came here assuming it was the same food as the 151 location.....and it's not even close. The…read moreservice and the food were bad. This time we will jump right into the negatives. We ordered the fish chicharron. Not even close to the same dish served at the other location. It made us so upset, that it's not even worth talking about anymore. My son LOVES the paella at the other location. He picked the shrimp out and refused to eat the rest. We all tried it and agreed, it lacked flavor, and it didn't even feel like it was cooked the same. I ordered the caldo 7 mares. This one is mixed. It was FULL of seafood...but ZERO of the rich seafood broth you expect. For the price, the broth should at least taste...well, no joke but it should taste like fish. Even salt didn't help. The misses ordered the fried fish and shrimp. That was the best dish, and not by much. We had a michelada, and it wasn't bad, but again didn't hold a candle to the other location. The one sauce, the chipotle mayo type, was absolutely delicious. The green one not so much. Even that sauce is completely different than the 151 location. The chips were stale... Our waitress visited us once, and we WERE the only family dining there. No refills for us I guess! We were perplexed how the same family of restaurants can be so different!!! Visit the 151 location, trust me!

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