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    CRUDA Mariscos & Oyster Bar

    4.2 (462 reviews)
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    Sam L.

    Came in on a Saturday afternoon and were seated right away. We were drawn in by the molcajete and octopus--both absolutely delivered! The shrimp tacos gobernador a la brasa were a solid 8/10--smoky, flavorful, and satisfying. The pasta con camarones a la bucanera was rich and creamy, the perfect comfort dish to round out the meal. Great mariscos spot overall with dishes that really stand out.

    Russell B.

    Just tried Cruda for the first time and am glad we finally did. We were welcomed by Jorge, who was our server. From greeting to close, Jorge was an incredible host. Incredible service! If you like seafood, Cruda does not miss the mark. I had the ceviche tostadas and loved them. I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I gave the pineapple agua fresca a shot and it turns out I am a big fan of pineapple agua frescas - at least from Cruda! The place is really cool inside and has a fun feel to it and while it was a little early for a drink, definitely seems like a fun place to have one, so we'll be back for dinner one of these evenings.

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    Mark A.

    This place is way too noisy, with not one acoustical item to absorb the sound. Its lack luster feel is not a draw either. The best thing I can say its is a restaurant option downtown, but is just ok. Nothing there made even think to come back. It just seemed that they put minimal effort into the food. The chips were like fried cardboard and the salsa was just ground up tomatoes. You can go but I'm going to steer clear.

    3P. MAR Y PINA
    Chelsea J.

    I can't believe it took me so long to try this place. Service was great. Made a reservation but didn't need one since it wasn't busy at all on a week night. The decor is very nautical, I felt like I left Tucson. We shared the black salsas aguachile molcajete with ahi tuna and the mar y pina. The seafood was fresh and everything was so delicious. That pineapple was loaded with fish! I felt that the portions were generous for the price and the presentation was a 10/10.

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    Grace N.

    We arrived in DT Tucson on a Thursday night after driving from CA, craved seafood and this was one of the few places that were walking to us that were still going to be opened by the time we walked there. They close at 8pm but they were still offering last call for food at 8pm, that is very flexible and generous in my humble Californian's opinion. Our server (the only one) was super nice and cool. He was so chilled. The place was pretty empty by the time we arrived, only two other parties beside us. We ordered a variety of dishes because we were starving from the drive. Food came out fairly promptly and everything tasted so good! We especially liked the octopus tacos al pastor style, drenched in their achiote & chili guajillo pineapple juice sauce. It's very saucy. We also got a shrimp ceviche tostada and tostada campechana (shrimp and octopus). This one though, it didn't say raw shrimp and there were mostly cooked shrimp but a few shrimps there were totally raw.. They were very generous with the portion. The quesadillas with shrimp and cheese in Oaxaca cheese was sooo good! I think this was my favorite! We also had Garlic fish grilled, it was okay, a bit oily. Overall, good food, service was great, and the vibe was chilled!

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    Amanda C.

    Cruda is the only place in Tucson where I've found truly good ceviche. But if you prefer a traditional cook for your seafood dishes, I would also recommend the arroz marinero (don't let the look of it get you, it's delicious!) or the molcajete camaron bandera. Make sure you're patient, the service can be a little slow, but still totally worth it.

    Molcajete a la brasa with extra octopus
    Vanessa T.

    I've been multiple times and the food is easily the best Mexican seafood in Tucson. Me and my daughter Lovett, we've had the Molcajete a la brasa (amazing, highly recommend), their chipotle, seafood pasta, multiple different tostadas. I have never been let down. It is so good.

    Cold 3P. TOSTADA AHI TUNA
    K. M.

    Excellent Mexican seafood. The presentation was very cool and the food was delicious! Service was great. Highly recommend for "not your typical " seafood or Mexican

    3P. CAMARN CULICHI
    Genevieve M.

    The ceviche, Camaron ( shrimp) culichi and the red snapper tacos were delicious . The side of rice was bland and the fries were just ok. The music is loud and so conversations can be a little hard without or without a hearing aid. Service was pleasant. Not pictured but my favorite item on the menu was the choco flan.definitely a must visit again to check out more of their items. Public parking garage right across and not too expensive.

    Grilled shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas and double Del Bac Bourbon.
    Martin H.

    Great grilled shrimp tacos and ceviche tostadas!! Great service and positive vibes.

    Shawndrea T.

    I went for lunch and got the fish and chips. The service was really good the guy who took my order was friendly and attentive. The place was nice and had a good atmosphere. I spent $12 on my meal and I got my money's worth. I will go back.

    3P. OYSTERS 1/2 DZ FRESH BLUE POINTS
    Jarek M.

    Seafood with a kick. Service and ambience: This is clean and nicely decorated restaurant in a heart of Tucson. We received five star service from all the staff members. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We were the last guests before closing time, yet we were not rushed and received all the attention we needed. Food and drinks: The food was one of the tastiest Mexican style seafoods we have tried so far! Great combination of flavours and fresh ingredients. The seasoning was the hero. Great balance of spices and citrus notes. You must try their ceviche and hot molcajete! Simply delicious. As for the drinks, they offer set cocktails menu but you can opt for a beer too. Pricing: As usual, seafood prices are on a higher end, however, the quality of dishes at this restaurant justifies the price tags.

    3P. POKE NACHOS
    Beverly S.

    If you're into seafood, definitely try this place out! First off, the parking garage is walking distance to it; second the food is amazing that I would love to try the rest of their menu. I had to order a to go meal it was that good. Lastly, their drinks are HUGE; at least the one that I ordered. I had to share my drink because I couldn't finish it myself. I went on a Wednesday night (we're a party of 6) and I think more servers are needed only because we had to ask or remind our server about what's missing from what's ordered. Other than that, the food, drinks, decor and good vibes are what will make me come back again.

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    Delicious food & service! Loved the grilled octopus & fresh oysters! Great atmosphere

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    Best oysters Ive had in Tucson so far, very flavorful and made for a great night 9/10

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    My favorite mariscos in Tucson! The food is always fresh! Our server is amazing crystal! Great service very personable and friendly staff.

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    The food was so fresh and delicious! Service was great and a beautiful dining experience!

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    Are there vegan options available? Or just vegetarian?

    No vegan options from what I saw. All dishes have seafood.

    Is it pet friendly?

    I would say you may be able to have your pet with you in the outside sitting area; but not really to sue.

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