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Third Time's the Charm? This Burrito Finally Won Me Over. My relationship with this place has been a bit of a roller coaster. Visit #1 earned a solid 4 stars. Visit #2 dropped to 2 stars because the fish was piled almost entirely on one side of the burrito, making every bite inconsistent and pretty disappointing. But I'm a firm believer in giving good restaurants another chance, so I came back for round three. I'm glad I did. This visit was a perfect 5-star experience. The burrito was assembled exactly the way it should be: every ingredient evenly distributed, every bite balanced, and everything fresh and flavorful. That's the difference between a good burrito and a great one. I also asked for an extra salsa for the chips, and the staff happily gave me one with a smile. One salsa is perfect for the burrito, but I definitely needed a second for the chips, so I appreciated the excellent customer service. The restaurant continues to impress with how clean it is, the convenient location, and the incredibly fresh fish. Those have been consistent on every visit. The only downside is the price. My meal (burrito, chips, drink, and tip) came to about $30, so it's definitely not cheap. That said, I don't mind paying for high-quality food, and this time it absolutely delivered. The chips were excellent, too. My only suggestion would be expanding the drink selection. They only had one Jarritos flavor available for soda during my visit. It was good, but a few more options would be nice. For now, I'm averaging my three visits to 4 stars, and I'm looking forward to seeing if they can keep this level of consistency. And finally... kudos to the chef who built this burrito. It was perfectly balanced from the first bite to the last. That's exactly what I was hoping for, and will be back again in the future and hopefully with another experience like this so I can push it to 5 stars!
You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. I've been here twice and it was so delicious both times. I love how casual it is despite the delicious and fresh seafood, it's a great place for a casual lunch or dinner with your friends or family. We ordered the chef's hand roll, and fish taco from the Sunday all day happy hour menu, these items cannot be ordered to go so we ended up eating our entire meal at the restaurant which was fine. I think the hand roll was scallop, and this is the first thing we ate. You could immediately taste the freshness and the simplicity of the ingredients really elevated the dishes, our fish taco was also phenomenal. I also got the clam chowder which was good but not note worthy. The salmon poke bowl was incredibly fresh. They added a lot of unique ingredients like watermelon radish (not a fan btw). The main was definitely the fish which you could just taste the freshness, again it's very simple dish with not a ton of seasoning because the star of the show is the seafood. The rice tasted a little bit stale maybe, but not too bad. I really enjoyed how fresh the fish was.
First time at the Uptown Chula location, and was very impressed with the visit. The restaurant is huge and has indoor/outdoor seating with mister fans outside making for comfortable summer seating. I always suggest getting some fresh seafood to cook at home on your way out, the freshest seafood in AZ! The crispy fish tacos were beer battered and topped with a delicious Baja sauce, some of the best crispy fish tacos I've ever had. The spicy tuna poke bowl came with large helpings of fresh toppings and warm rice. Everything was so good, Chula never misses!
I have been to Chula before and I do like their fish entrees however their price point are only for those with Jansen Huang type of money so my piggy bank is usually saved up for when they have happy hour. I usually can't make it to their 3-5pm happy hour, but today, I made it to their all day Sunday happy hour! Yvonne, at the bar, was superb! She made me a great cocktail margarita and provided good service. The cocktail margarita was excellent and for $8, was truly a steal! I ordered their island poke and also their katsu burger special. Island poke was good, they use a salsa macha (which I love - TJs also has this and its great on vanilla ice cream - I had a taste at TJs and was like wow - I have to recreate this at home except can't digest certain lactose! I put salsa macha in my noodles). This dish also has watermelon radish (I love this veggie), grilled pina, and other veggies and the flavors were really popping with the tuna. At 4oz, this is more a starter honestly, and for $14, its worth it! The "katsu" burger was just OK. I actually thought this was a meat katsu, but I wasnt thinking fast enough to ask Yvonne which fish was being used for katsu, so when I saw pink when my burger was brought out, I was a little confused. Now, I think its probably seared tuna, but I guess I won't know, as the menu also didnt say. I am glad the jap jam and QP slaw was on the side because I cannot tolerate SPICY and it was spicy! The bulldog sauce wasn't for me. At $14 price point, Id pass on this next time. They have a really nice bar and outdoor patio and it was lovely to dine here on a Sunday afternoon! Id definitely stop by again for all day happy hour on Sunday when in the area!
Every time I find myself in DT Phoenix and Uptown Plaza, I'm drawn to Chula Seafood Uptown for lunch or dinner. They have great fresh fish items and sushi grade cuts. You can buy your fresh fish here to take home or order a meal and sit down to eat in the restaurant. There's table seating in large and bright, clean rooms with plenty of sunlight from large window walls at entrance. We had really great service, ordering at the counter last night. You're given a number and customer chooses their table in main seating, bar seating or outdoor patio. Food is brought to the customer. Bottled drinks, beer, wine, cocktails available. Tonight we ordered: - Blackened Halibut with two sides (Brussels and Clam Chowder) and Chimichurri sauce for the fish - Fish and Chips (3 pieces) comes with fries and coleslaw
We came here after a massive shopping trip and were quite hungry. It was that weird in between time of 3:30pm where we hadn't eaten anything for lunch and it was super early for dinner. After looking up stuff in the vicinity, we found this spot. First off, it's a nice space with plenty of other businesses surrounding the area. There is ample parking, and they have plenty of indoor and some outdoor seating. There is a separate bar area (it wasn't in use when we visited) but I wouldn't mind stopping in again to try out a drink or two. The menu was posted and they also had a section where you could order seafood to go (take home and cook). The special happy hour menu was posted for the day and is from 3-5pm Mon-Sat and included deals on oysters, tacos, ceviche, beer, wine, etc. We opted for the Chef Choice Hand Roll, Ceviche as a tostada, Crispy Fish Taco, Uptown HH Taco, and Po Boy along with a white wine. The service was pretty quick and the food quality was top notch. The ceviche was a nice personal sized portion, as well as the po boy. The tacos were what I would consider remained street tacos and I probably could've had at least 3 or 4 tacos alone if I just ate the tacos, since they were the perfect size. For the hand roll, it honestly looked like a work of art and was quite delicious, and came with a nice sauce (part Wasabi part soy, etc from the taste). Presentation was excellent and the service was pretty quick. I had no idea that they have multiple locations in Uptown Phoenix and Scottsdale, with ebolrsalr options in San Diego and cannot wait to try them out elsewhere in the future. Definitely want to check this place out again and explore more of the menu!
Was at the shopping center and decided to get some fish & chips. They weren't that busy, it was a bit after the lunch rush so my to-go didn't take long but good gawd, it was salty as heck!!! Like inedible salty. I think it was around $24 down the drain. There wasn't even lemon in the bag that maybe could have countered the saltiness. How to you pack up fish & chips and don't throw lemon slices in the bag?? I won't be back.
It's a beautiful place and they had a lot of salmon. I got salmon dip but they only had 1 kind. I'll check back again and maybe get some of the prepared smoked salmon for a croissant sandwich
So glad we stopped by Chula's. The food was fantastic -- Sundays come with Happy Hour and special Chef Features, which made it even better. We tried the Panko‑Fried Fish and the Ceviche Tostada, and both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The vibe during lunch was great -- steady flow of people coming in, but it never felt hectic. Everyone working there was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Just a really chill, enjoyable stop.
I always love popping into Chula for a quick bite. They have the freshest seafood in the valley! It is definitely on the more expensive side, but they do have some great happy hour specials. My favorite thing is the grilled oysters. The little sauce that comes on. It is so tasty. The fresh oysters are also always delicious. Last time I went. I did try the tuna tostada and that had really good flavor as well. Things do tend to be on the spicy side, but they are really delicious!
Who knows poke? I do having been born and raised in Hawaii. If you go to Chula's website, you will see immediately a picture of about 25 people standing in line. If you look closer, you'll see that there are more people standing outside also waiting in line. And rightfully so. They have a great amount of space with in room dining as well as on their patio. Merchandise adorn their walls on shelves. As well as their case of fresh fish. This is my first time at this location but I've been to their original site that opened 10 years ago in Scottsdale. I remember going to their pop up at a farmer's market a decade ago, before they opened their brick and mortar and thinking to myself "they must open their own storefront one day". I got their poke. You can tell how fresh it is just by looking at it. Some onions, Macadamia nuts, sushi rice, sesame seeds, edamame, carrots, cucumber and traditional sauce. I got this to go and even in the box it was colorful as it was appetizing. There is no stopping Chula. If you want the best of the best fresh seafood, you don't know what you're missing, if you skip what I've always known would be fantastic.
First time at Chula Seafood. I read that Chula was the best seafood restaurant in Arizona. We arrived at 5 PM on a Sunday for my wife's birthday. The restaurant was about 1/3 full, so we had our choice of tables. We ordered at the counter and then took a table at the window. My wife ordered a plate of grilled shrimp and a glass of wine while I got a 2pc fish and chips plus an iced tea. In all, it came to $56.03 plus tip. Our drinks arrived in ten minutes and our dinner arrived about 10 mins after. The grilled shrimp plate had seven sizable guys on it (with chimichurri) plus a bowl of dressed salad. My fish and chips had two small sized golden fillets, batter-dipped and crispy, atop some wonderful French fries, plus a small bowl of Cole slaw and a dill tartar sauce. For my meal, most everything was fine. The tartar sauce was VERY dill-forward, to the point where my wife, who loves dill, didn't even like it. The fries were actually the best part. Our dinner was fine, the service was fine, the price point was fine. The best seafood in Arizona? Definitely not. I've had much better at multiple restaurants, but at a much higher cost.
I had been wanting to come here for a long time, and was happy to finally make it in. I wanted to love it, but, sadly, I was very disappointed. The place is nice and enough--definitely not fancy. It is just what you'd expect from a place that you order you're food at the counter. There is a small, very casual bar, and a large patio. I saw a lot of families out there so their kids could play on the grass outside the patio. The man at the counter was nice, but that's about the only person we interacted with. Hubby ordered the grilled salmon with a cup of clam chowder. I thought the chowder was fine, but he did not like it at all. It did have a taste that seemed like a cross between sweet and vinegary (like Tabasco, but not hot). He did, however, really like the salmon. So did I. It was perfectly cooked and quite delicious. I ordered the blackened white fish with sides of fries and a Caesar salad. The fries were fine - - just regular fries. The Caesar salad was pretty good - - The dressing was kind of unique and I really liked it. But my white fish was not only small, but somehow it was super dry and mushy at the same time. It was clearly way overcooked. I love fish and have never left fish on a plate, but I did leave this fish on my plate this time. It's a little pricey. The prices would be fantastic for a full service place, but not so much for a place where you have to order at the counter and go get your own extra napkins and hot sauce in little packets. We liked around 50% of our meal--my caesar salad and hubby's salmon were really delicious, but he did not like his clam chowder, and I really, really did not like my overcooked white fish. We both did really like the yummy dill sauce that came on the side, but i don't think we will give this place another try.
I wish I could rate the Market and Restaurant separately because it's a solid 5 stars for the market but the restaurant would be less. Chula Seafood is a high quality fish market and eatery. The specialty is the hand harpooned swordfish and they also offer line caught fish from San Diego that they catch themselves and bring back to Phoenix for us to enjoy. We shared two plates.....the Smoked Fish Plate ($25.00) and the Tuna Confit Sandwich ($15.00). The smoked fish plate seemed sort of small for $25.00 and all the fish on the plate was sort of dry. I also received a biscuit that looked like someone already took a bite out of it....(we really weren't happy with the smoked fish plate....we've had smoked fish plates from other restaurants that gave us moist delicious smoked fish) Maybe an opening hiccup???? The Tuna Confit Sandwich was good and was served on really great bread. My husband and me both believe that they forgot to add the gardiniera to the sandwich because all we had in the sandwich was greens, avocado, tuna, aioli and cucumber but at least it still was a tasty sandwich. The Moroccan Carrots were deeply charred with peppers, onions and raisins. We were the only ones that didn't get asked how things were... We did go back to purchase some Black Cod...I have to say the Black Cod came out amazing. I never had fish at home that came out that melt in your mouth amazing before. The Market is as good as it gets........The restaurant...any-Fin is possible... read more
Whoever handles their Instagram account should get a raise because the pics they post are amazing! Those pictures are the reason I wanted to try this place. Sadly pictures can be deceiving. Pros: - The food is fresh. This place doesn't give you the typical quick service vibe. - Good amount of seating. I'm guessing this place can get crowded since there is a sign that tells you to order your food before grabbing a table. Cons: - $25 for one the smallest lobster rolls I've ever had (about the size of a standard hot dog). Plus the side of chips was a little bit of a joke (chips were about the size of nickels). They were baby sized and the portion was tiny. - Service is a little slow. We got here around 3pm and it took a while for our food to come out. I can't imagine what it looks like when it's busy. I'm not sure if I would come back here again or not. We shall see... read more
2 years ago
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Brenda R.
Hello CR - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.…
1 year ago
I love Chula Seafood, and was stoked to hear that they opened an Uptown Plaza location right by my work! I was even more stoked when I looked them up and saw a much bigger menu than their original Scottsdale location. My friends and I came for an early dinner on a Wednesday evening. We probably got there around 5:15 and there were shockingly very few people in there--which definitely worked in our benefit because we took forever to decide what we wanted, and the staff was more than happy to make recommendations and answer any questions we had. Immediately after we ordered, it seemed to get real poppin' real quick. I had the swordfish tacos with a side of the clam chowder, which were really great. I'm normally not a huge swordfish fan because it's pretty easy to mess up, but these swordfish steaks were cooked perfectly, and all of the flavors in the two (sizable!) tacos complimented each other very well. They were a tad spicier than I would've preferred, but so dang tasty. The clam chowder was good with a decent amount of clams, but nothing to write home about. That being said, I feel I have to admit that I'm a clam chowder snob and very particular about what I'm looking for in one. My chowder came with my meal, but I probably would've been a little irritated if I had paid for it as a side because I did feel that serving was on the small side. My friends had the Hawaiian poke bowl and the sashimi platter. They both loved what they had. I snuck a quick bite of the poke bowl, just to reaffirm that Chula does indeed have my favorite poke in the valley. Her one small complaint was that there were a number of mouth-fire inducing jalapeños hidden throughout. I didn't try any of the sashimi, but my friend assured me it was spectacular. The space is way bigger than their original location, with tons of light and tables. Their fresh fish bar is also much bigger with more offerings. My one small gripe was that I was sat facing out toward the parking lot and was kind of blinded as the sun started setting and reflecting off of the floor. But that's fine, I didn't need to see to shove tacos into my face. Don't expect a super cheap meal when you're coming here. Their dishes are definitely priced on the higher end. But it's also the freshest seafood in Arizona, no doubt about it. This won't be a regular stop for me because it is a little pricier, but there won't be any stopping me from returning to try every single menu item. read more
5 years ago
Love this place! We have been going to the Scottsdale location for many years. This happened to be close to our lunch time trip and it was just as good! Like the menu selections! read more
Chula Seafood has one of the freshest fish in AZ. This location has lot more choices on their menu. We settled on Korean poke with tuna and swordfish banmi. The poke was so fresh, it came with sushi rice and gochujang sauce for mixing in. It was delicious and enough of tuna was in it to get some in each bite. The banmi was little salty and the sauce overshadowed the swordfish. Otherwise, it was very satisfying. I will be back to try more dishes. Enjoy! Btw, lots of seating inside and out. read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks for coming by Cindy, the Korean Poke Bowl is one of our new…
My mind is absolutely blown by this restaurant. Or course, any sane person would be skeptical about fresh seafood in the middle of the desert. I'm glad I gave this place a try though! Their dishes are thoughtfully created, and absolutely delicious. Whatever you get, be it raw or prepared fish, or seafood, you can truly taste the quality. The fish tacos are amazing, as is the cali burrito and poke. The first time I visited, I tried the grilled oysters. They were phenomenal! I was never a real fan of oysters, but I now think that is because I never had quality oyster. The second time I returned, I ventured out more and tried the raw oysters, which also did not disappoint! I'm already thinking about the next time I can eat oysters here. Overall, I think everyone needs to try this place out. It is a bit on the pricier side, but you are honestly getting what you pay for! read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks for the love Amanda, can't wait for you to come back and try…
2 years ago
Just a great experience. Staff was welcoming and provided great service. They answered all my questions about the different dishes and had some great suggestions. I started with the candied and smoked fish with the blood in the water cocktail while I waited for the hatch chili tuna melt. The smokey and sweet from the candied fish was outstanding and paired well with the mezcal. The hatch chili tuna melt, wow. So much flavor and texture is really hard to describe. I would change anything about this sandwich and I highly recommend it. I will have it again, and I'm looking forward to catching a lobster roll on a Sunday. Eat on. read more
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Moniqe Q.
We couldn't have described the Tuna Melt better ourselves! Thanks for…
3 years ago
Worked here as a vendor and was treated to a free sandwich. I would've put my money in the register if they would've let me! This place is awesome it's very clean and well run staff are friendly and work hard. They hit the nail perfectly with this one it's flavor and style of being cooked is identical to San Diego style food. 10/10 would recommend. Don't let the price scare you either you're paying for a good and well sourced product. read more
Hrm.. between 3-3.5 stars overall, but rounding down since they were on the pricier side and there wasn't anything I'd really want to come back for. Chula has 2-3 locations in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, and they had a variety of seafood dishes to choose from on their menu. We called in our order for pick up on a Monday around 1pm, and it was ready in about 15 minutes. We tried: -Fish + Chips (Served w/Coleslaw & Fries, 1pc/$10, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Qy3e56_DtTaR8FXCjuyY9w&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- the fish was really good. It was fried perfectly, and had a nice and crispy exterior with a flaky and flavorful interior. However, the fries and coleslaw were average, and the tartar sauce had way too much dill and a watery consistency. I would recommend their fish, but choose another side. -Chula Po' Boy (Cornmeal Fried Shrimp, Remoulade, Noble Baguette, $15 + Upgrade to Spam Mac Salad, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=COvXC5KZeJVZlocIXgUmqA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The fried shrimp in the po'boy were fried well, and cooked perfectly. However, the baguette was already a little soggy by the time we ate it, and the remoulade sauce was bland. The spam mac salad was strange, and I didn't think the flavors worked well together. Skip! They do have a Daily Chef Features menu that has a Hot Fried Fish Sammy on Thursdays, and I would be interested in giving that a try. Both indoor and outdoor dining options are available. Parking was easy to find since this plaza has plenty of spots. read more
6 years ago
Sunday Lobster Grilled Cheese with fries - $25 My boyfriend was only able able to eat one half of the sandwich because it was max packed filled with lobster yumminess. I know it was a grilled cheese but it had ALOT of cheese. A normal person would have loved it. Don't get me wrong, it was still amazing and I would still recommend it. We ended up taking home the other half for later. The fries: the seasoning is very good, but alittle salty for my taste. The fries were not soggy, and were quite crispy. Very good. Hatch Chili Tuna Melt - $16 It comes with a side and I got the clam chowder. I usually don't get tuna melts but they had me at the hatch chili. It comes with a side of oil with some kind of spices that you could put on top of the sandwich. Overall, it was a good sandwich, very big! We took the other half home for later. The clam chowder has chunks of clam and was seasoned perfectly. I would definitely get it again. The inside of the restaurant is very clean, for those who care about social distancing, it is set up perfectly. Quick service, friendly staff, reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. You can tell the fish is fresh! I would recommend to those who are craving seafood. We will be back for sure! read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks for the love Elizabeth, we look forward to seeing you again…
6 years ago
You guys! This place is so good ! One of THE many , thousand things I miss about not living on the PCH in California is fresh fish markets . Well, Chula Seafood is here in the valley , ( this is the Camelback location but there is a Scottsdale location too!), and feels a bit like home! It has walk up counter service ; flown in fresh seafood from San Diego daily fresh off their FV Chula that is in Pt. Loma, CA which specialized in swordfish and expanded it's great for us Arizonans ! The vibe is beach market ; like the ones I grew up going to in SF for fresh seafood, ( I mean , you have to zen in your head bc it's still hot and sandy here ! ) .. Bottles of wine are $20 or single servings .. they will let you cork and go .. .. but great other drinks and local brews too .. Daily specials using local ingredients and Noble Bread !! For example , my date for the evening had the Hatch Green Chile Tuna Melt .. All fresh , on the moment ingredients and so tasty! .. I went in holding to my clean diet .. BUT I saw clam chowder and crumbled ! I had this with a shrimp po boy , but I stood at the counter a good 8-10 minutes looking at what to have because it all looked so good ! I am still wanting a grilled swordfish even as I type this review .. guess what ? Chula has that and many more to choose from and they will cook on the spot and you choose your fresh sides. The clam chowder I chose was very SF to me minus the sourdough ! In other words , tasty!! The seafood burrito has won awards ! I'm glad Chula came over to Arizona like many Californian's have !! ( me being one of them !) .. Thanks for bringing your fresh seafood too! PS- You can also have fresh seafood delivered at home or they pack and go. Chula is a fun place with a laid back California vibe .. If you love seafood like me - Chula is your place! read more
This was a two year wait and it was worth it! My husband and I split dishes so we could try different things. We've been here a couple of years and just finally made it to a Sunday Lobster roll special. The bread is home baked and the perfect blend of crusty and soft. The lobster roll. Omg. Huge chunks of whole lobster in a warm roll with Mayo and old bay style seasoning. The fries were tossed with more Old bay yummy dusting. I ordered a cup of clam chowder that was out of this world perfect with flavor! the California burrito had was spicy but just the right amount to enhance the flavor profile. We topped it off with basil mint tea which was refreshing with the right balance of sweet and tangy. BEST. SUNDAY EVER. read more
2 years ago
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Brenda R.
Hi Julie - thanks for stopping in at our Uptown location! We're…
OMG!!! I've been wanting to try this place for time! I'm so glad I finally went!! I got the sushi grade salmon filets and nearly died! I smoked them on my Traeger grill and they melted in my mouth! I also bought some dry scallops and I seared them on my grill and they were phenomenal!!!! They are pricey but so worth it!!! read more
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Following advice from a friend, I tried Chula Seafood for an afternoon poke bowl. While the priciness may keep you away - GO. The freshness of the salmon absolutely warranted the cost. The freshness of produce was just as good. I had the Hawaiian bowl and the pineapple was the perfect sweetness. I didn't add or subtract any of the normal order ingredients. The regular size was perfect for me, but my friend got a large and there was for sure more of everything in his bowl. Super yummy. Will definitely return. read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks for the comments Jennifer, that Hawaiian bowl is one of our…
4 years ago
4 years ago
It has been two years since I reviewed chula, so why the update? Somehow it had gotten even better. Still one of the best seafood places in town, Chula thrives due to creativity and fresh seafood. The staff and the place have expanded and it looks great and everybody is still very personable and friendly. There have been so many new dishes and specials it's not worth mentioning them all but it is absolutely worth trying them all! My latest obsession is the cioppino which is as tasty as it is hearty. Feeling simple? Fish and chips are on point. Want to try something exotic? They have daily specials which are rotated regularly including a spicy fish sandwich that was out of this world! How about grilled oysters? Oh yes, all in this little unassuming place which has grown in my heart and in its own space. Here's a tip for a beginner, try a five dollar plate of Kyle's candy or pastrami salmon, and whet your whistle with a seafood delight; made in house of course. From the east coast and missing your favorite lobster roll? No longer my friend. Chula has deservedly become a Phoenix legend. read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thank you so much for the kind words and praise. We work very hard…
3 years ago
Quickest of all my reviews ...called in an order since I was shopping at Ajs in the same plaza - First time here -fish was delicious, one of the best. Staff was friendly and definitely will return. read more
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks Lisa, we look forward to your next visit!
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One of our favorite things we have found in PHX since moving here is Chula Seafood. Today's experience will not stop us from continuing to go and keep trying new menu items. It takes us about 40 minutes to drive to the Uptown Chula, and today we were psyched about the Sunday Chef's special, the Lobster Tacos. It is pricey for sure, $30 for 3 tacos However we were stoked anyway. The first bite or 2 was really interesting and complex, unlike anything I have ever had. The 3rd bite was when the salt kicked in, and it was like a salt lick. Way, way too salty. Like unbelievable. We will be back however, we love their seafood and commitment to sustainable fishing! read more
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5 years ago
Great food! Simple and relax establishment. Enjoyed the fish and chips, fish taco and poke. And clam chowder was very good, not salty and had plenty of clams! Jamaica punch needs some getting used to. Would be happy to try the other seafood dishes in the menu! read more
4 years ago
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Moniqe Q.
One of our new favorites thanks for the praise Mike we will see you…
4 years ago
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Moniqe Q.
Thanks Holly, we think Matt is a pretty special guy too. I'm glad…
3 years ago
6 years ago
I was so excited to get Chula's... I was looking forward to it for weeks...months maybe! I finally went with the husband and we got fish and chips, clam chowder, and grilled oysters. I think maybe I ordered wrong.... The oysters weren't bad, but maybe just not what I was expecting? I was hoping for New Orleans style grilled oysters with tons of garlic....these had a different kind of sauce....not bad...but not amazing. The chowder was good, but again, didn't blow my mind. The fish and chips were the best thing we had. I definitely want to go back and try some other items. Their fresh seafood case looked amazing! read more
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Great oysters and the hatch chile tuna melt was delicious. Got the kale salad as my side and I was surprised that it was so good, I ate it all! read more
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4 years ago
Usually I love the food, but today was a bit of a let down... Hoping it's just a staffing issue or figuring out a new recipe, but have to share my disappointment from today. Ordered the Saturday special, Calamari Po' Boy ($22 I think). Huge and had promise but overly salted in the breading, too big to pick up and waaay overpriced to be considered a "po' boy". Additionally while still tasty, the chowder was easily 25% more bacon than clams today... what happened? This used to be the best in the valley but today's tasted like it should be served with toast and eggs at breakfast. There were only 8 other people in the place but it took 30 min to get my sandwich and the fries were cold! I'd usually ask for the kitchen to address the issues, but as I had already waited so long, I didn't want to wait any longer. I sat in the bar and unfortunately the bartender couldn't tell me anything about the extra anjeo tequila on the top shelf either... except "it's from Jalisco and its $40". Charming. Hoping y'all work out the kinks... read more
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100 E Camelback Rd
Ste 172
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Chula Seafood Uptown - seafood - Updated September 2026
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