First time coming here but been wanting to take the family here for some seafood…read more We ordered virgin Pina colada, mussels, pasta, grilled fish and fried snapper. The bread that goes with the dish was good. We will definitely come back and order the ceviche.

Amazing mariscos spot, a must try! Alta Mar completely blew…read moreme away. We started with their complimentary ceviche and tostadas they bring to the table when you sit down. such a great touch and incredibly fresh. I ordered the tacos gobernador and they were absolutely perfect. The bacon and peppers were a delicious combination, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection, not rubbery at all, just right. Every bite was packed with flavor. The servers were so sweet and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. If you love mariscos, don't sleep on this place. I'll definitely be back!

I ordered the miche guama and it didn't disappoint. The shrimp and cucumbers were fresh, and the…read morechamoy was delicious. We had the queso findido, which was prepared with chorizo and mushrooms, and the cheese pill didn't disappoint. The filete a mojo de ajo was smothered in a delicious garlic sauce. The fish was so tender, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The food came out really fast. Service was decent. We were not checked on after we ordered and she forgot one of our drinks.

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.

Mercy took great care of me, refills were quick, she was very engaged with all her tables and still…read moregot everything that we ordered. She was great and consistent. The food was hot, and was very good! The environment is very fun and energetic!

Service was okay, i wasn't expecting much in a seafood restaurant. I got the weekend special boil…read moreand added potatoes because i LOVE seafood boil potatoes. I don't have a photo of it but trust it was delicious and perfect in every way. Enough seating for people and there was no wait time it was not packed at all. we did go earlier at like 6:30. But overall a great experience.

Víctor is a really good server. Food and drinks are so good! Drinks are pretty strong and food…read morenever fails

Smashin Crab has hosted so many of our family celebrations at this point that it's basically part…read moreof the guest list. Birthdays, random cravings, "we survived the week" dinners & you name it, we've probably celebrated it here. The vibe is casual, fun, and laid-back, which is exactly what you want when you're about to put on a bib and commit to a seafood boil. And yes, that is exactly what you should do here because the boils never miss. The seafood is always fresh, the sauces are flavorful, and the spice levels are not playing around. My recommendation? Stick with level 2 unless you enjoy sweating through your meal and reevaluating your life choices. My go-to combo is mussels, shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, boiled egg, and veggies. And before anybody gets suspicious about the veggies in a seafood boil, hear me out, they absolutely belong there. They soak up all that buttery, spicy sauce and add something extra to the whole experience. Don't skip them. Also, get the flights. They're fun, they're good, and they make an already good time even better. Smashin Crab is one of those places we keep coming back to because it's reliable in the best way: good seafood, great flavor, and the kind of meal that feels like an event every time.

Fairly authentic Mexican grill. This isn't Taco Bell but it's almost as fast, similar in price and…read more50x better. Quick lunch? No prob. Drinks with friends and throwing down mini tacos, absolutely. Looks and feels a little bit like a hole in the wall but it's what I want in authentic. Staff is quick and nice. Pro tip: the TVs loop what the food looks like, I wish I realized that before ordering as the menu is a bit hard to decipher. I'll order better next time!

You probably pass by this place without even looking...and that's a problem…read more This place is YUM. My new "hole in the wall" Mexican seafood eatery. Quaint, cozy & delicious. WIDE variety of seafood dishes -- enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, ceviche, fried fish & fries. We loved it ALL. The rice might have been a bit too stale but the rest of it was inhaled. SCRUMPTIOUS. There is limited seating and though there were only 2 parties when we arrived, that quickly picked up within the next 20 minutes. Service was outstanding -- kind, courteous and attentive. Definitely coming back to try the shrimp cocktail next time. Kids loved the fried fish too!

First time here and I really enjoyed it. The service was great. The ambiance was great. And the…read morefood was perfect. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely stop by. I love that I had the option of changing my beans to a side of rice. Thank you. Thank you for an awesome experience.

We had never tried this place, but have been seeing it on SA Restaurants fb page...it has the…read morecoolest decor and was comfy right when you walked in. Our server, Hadley, was adorable and sparkly and had such enthusiasm for the menu and was so happy to be working there! That attitude is infectious! She made lots of recommendations and told us about the chalkboard with daily specials, which they're famous for. We started with the crispy calamari for an appetizer. It came with lemon aioli and sweet Thai dipping sauces. It was so good! My husband tried the beer battered cod tacos with sweet potato fries from the chalkboard and I got the crab cake with arugula salad off the appetizer menu. It was all delicious. Only tweaking to recommend is cooking the sweet potato fries a little longer and having a little more flavor in the dressing for the arugula. But it was all so good! They had an outdoor seating area, as well. Not sure why some businesses don't open up the umbrellas when they're open for business. It just looks inviting and tells people they're open for business and ready for you. We will definitely be back. Their happy hour looks good and we want to try the oysters on the half shell.

The food here is outstanding, and the service is truly next‑level. We walked in thinking we'd…read morediscovered a hidden gem, but it's clear this place is beloved for all the right reasons. What impressed us most was the genuine family‑oriented atmosphere -- they don't just serve you, they welcome you like one of their own. Their appreciation for the U.S. Military is heartfelt, and the owners themselves are two of the kindest people I've ever met. You may experience a bit of a wait, but every minute is worth it. The warmth, the hospitality, and the incredible food make this spot something special.

This was excellent…read more I added this to my list after seeing its outstanding reviews on Google and Yelp in case we had spare time on our business trip, being in San Antonio from Tampa - we had that extra time and ended up here and it's great that we did. I called ahead of time asking if they had availability for 6 guests at around 6 PM and they said that it shouldn't be a problem, but they can't guarantee that we'd be seated right away... sold! We arrived and while the set up the table, Charlene welcomed us to hang out at the bar. We were then greeted by Ben, who we came to find out was one of the owners of the restaurant. He spoke with us briefly as our table was being set up, welcoming us in. Within 3 minutes of coming in, they set up a table for us in the corner of the restaurant and had us seated. The place is small (not tiny) and even on a Wednesday at 6 PM, it was clearly a popular spot... we would continue to find out why that was the case. Forgive me, as I cannot remember our waitresses' name, but she was great. She handed us our menus and let us be as we needed a moment to make our decisions. The front of the menu tells the humble story of how the restaurant came to be - definitely worth a read while you are waiting. Our waitress came back and took our drink and food orders. At the same time, I asked if she could have Ben come over as we wanted to hear more about his story after reading the brief story on the front of the menu. He came over and talked to us for ~5 minutes telling us about how he ended up in the States after leaving his home and how the restaurant came to be - from that alone, my experience had already been elevated and I was even more excited for the remainder of the experience to come. The drinks arrived, followed by the food, which we ordered (mostly) solely on Ben's recommendations. Everything looked delicious and as we were told by Ben, it was all fresh, purchased that day from the market and cooked to order. We started with the fried mozzarella, which was unique to me, in that it had no marinara but instead, spicy honey and sesame seeds and was fried in beef tallow - it was great. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which had fresh mozzarella poured into it at the table - the mozzarella smelled (and tasted) AMAZING. The dish has select bites throughout it that had some spice to it - I'd say that the spice level was about a 3/10, coming from someone who doesn't have the highest spice tolerance. The flavor/satisfaction level? 10/10. Typically, I'm not a dessert guy, but because of how good the experience was up to this point, I had to indulge. I ordered the crème brûlée and was not disappointed. Good temperature, good, mild flavor and presentation. This experience was excellent. From the unsuspecting setting, the greeting, the noise level in the restaurant, the attentiveness of the servers, the presentation and flavor of the food, to the staff asking how everything was and holding the door for us as we left, this is an exemplary example of how hospitality/service should be done. Ben, hopefully you are extremely proud of the team you have put together and the establishment you have made over the past two years. Very well done and thank you for your hospitality. If we are ever in town again, this will DEFINITELY be a stop that we make. Cheers.

Espectacular! This place was amazing!!! Food, vibes, service. All absolute 10/10. I will definitely…read morebe coming back here.

Food presentation on plates was good taste was better , service was on point…read more I would for sure go back, and would suggest it for anyone to try it.

This place is conveniently located across the street from SeaWorld so it is easy to grab a meal…read morebefore heading into the park! There is ample parking and so much seating inside. Their fried pickles are delicious and crispy and a HUGE portion. The shrimp tacos are delicious with a crispy tortilla shell. The fries were hot and fresh. They have very quick service with large portions for a great price. This is definitely our new go to when heading to SeaWorld!

First time eating here. I had the coconut shrimp, fries, mac-n-cheese. Just average shrimp taste…read moreand fries were mushy, nothing exciting. Will not return. Staff were very nice. Tables and floor sticky.

Ok Im leaving another review , here (I left one on Uber Eats), just because I think yall should…read moreknow- GO GET THE DAMN LEMON PEPPER FISH -fried hard!!!!!!!!!!!LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!! Thats has to be hands down the best damn fried fish in San Antonio! The Crawfish Étouffée was off the damn hook as well , but the fish is fried and seasoned to perfection , crispy yet airy and light, tender flaky fish , and just the right amount of lemon pepper flavor without being super salty! I truly cannot wait to try the rest of the menu! BUT WHEN I DO, it will always include a piece of lemon pepper fish fried hard

I was looking for a pleasant place to take my mother as she wanted catfish and saw the photos of…read morethe food. When I came up to the place it wasn't a sit down place to eat, but that you have to order which was confusing as there were a lot of other restaurants within the small space. There was a guy there that was picking up wing and he stated that they were the best and big pieces. So he showed me how to order. And I place my order as it was Wednesday dollar day for wings so I order wings. I had the parmesan garlic, lemon pepper. Let me tell you they were so good, the wait was too long but worth the wait. It best to order online then go pick up. The restroom were locked so that is why I gave 4 and we weren't able to speak with no one. If you need any special thing or extras please write it I. The space provided because they don't give you anything but what you order no napkin just nothing else. Enjoy and hope the you didn't forget to order anything special or extra as you won't get it.