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    Jaivita Mariscos

    3.7 (26 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Marco A.

    Can not give this place enough stars. Very rarely have I had such authentic and fresh Mexican seafood in the US. It's harder to find than you think, even in Texas. Even after 1 visit I can tell this is going to be my all time favorite restaurants ever. The food was so good. Beyond belief. Words can't describe. This place is super touristy but don't let that discourage you from eating here. Starting off with the chips and salsa, you can tell they were made the very same day. I've been to plenty of other restaurants where you are served day old chips. It's more common than you think. We started off with some fish nugget appetizers. Never in my life have I had fish this fresh. So good when they know what they're doing. This place knows what good is. My group as a whole got some fried oysters, fried shrimp, a couple quesadillas and fajita plates, a huge fried mojarra, and a couple caldos de camarón. The menu was huge. They had just about every type of seafood you can think of. The fried oysters I had were some of the best I've ever had. Every restaurant should hold these as the standard. My father had a fried mojarra, basically it was a huge fried fish. Nothing special but delicious none the less. The shrimp caldo was super good too. Everything I had here was fresh and authentic and beyond belief delicious. Can't praise them enough. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be visiting here. Fun touristy atmosphere in a rough neighborhood but worth the visit.

    Grilled shrimp... Oh yeah you have to order tortillas separate...
    Rose C.

    WORST SERVICE EVER!! Omg We had to walt for a drink order and then when she got to our table for drink order she asks what are you eating! I was like ummm can we get a drink and order an appetizer! Then we got app and drinks and ordered and after we got our food We never saw her again! I finished my drink and had to go to register to ask for a water! Then after that she or no other waitress came by until I flagged one and ask for a to go plate! Well as we sat there we noticed that to if you asked for a cup or plate to take food they will charge you for it! Them they charge for limes and lemon slices! Food was plane tasting nothing to boost about! FIRST TIME HERE AND LAST TIME! OH WAIT... I forgot they never gave me a check of what I ordered! I paid 50 bucks for 1 appetizer, 2 meals and 2 drinks! Hmmm wonder what Price was on food and drinks... PEOPLE DON'T BOTHER WASTING YOUR MONEY OR TIME AT THIS PLACE... IF I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE A HALF STAR I WOULD...

    Faldo de Mariscos & ceviche tostada part of the Jaivita Plate
    Jesikah G.

    Service was friendly and quick. Pricing is reasonable for fresh picks. Food was good but not great BUT it was all incredibly FRESH! The ambiance reminds me of the Marisco (seafood) restaurants in Mexico complete with cerveza and the Music overhead all on a makeshift looking boat of a place . It's a great alternative to the everyday stuff around town if you don't mind Banda Music .

    Agua Chile Shrimp

    I had the agua chile shrimps the BEST!!!! I will recommend this place to everyone, the vuelve a la vida was to die for.

    Really tasty!
    Lindsay R.

    The service was excellent and the shrimp cocktails were great! I plan to return very soon :)

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    6 years ago

    Eat the ceviche mixed. Soo good with some chips or tostadas. All you need is a beer and you'll be happy. If not just add some extra avacado.

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    4 years ago

    This place is amazing!! The food is so good. They took our order 30 min before closing & gave us incredible service.

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    8 years ago

    The staff is excellent and the "Vuelve a la vida" cured my hangover in no time xD. Everything tasted fresh

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    10 years ago

    Had the seafood soup and was impressed with the various types of seafood in the soup. Would recommend

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    9 years ago

    My favorite place in Corpus Christi, The Seafood Soup, and the Shrimp Tostadas are excellent. Nice friendly service and great food.

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    Cashier was friendly. The ceviche was fresh and extremely good. The calamari was large amazingly tender slices.

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    Water Street Oyster Bar

    Water Street Oyster Bar

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Hubby took us here for our silver anniversary, and needless to say it was a fantastic choice on his…read morepart! (Finally he does one right, am I right ladies? Lol!) Food and drinks were spectacular, and our waiter was very prompt and polite. Best date night place in Corpus Christi if you like oysters, drinks, and a good atmosphere!

    We've eaten at Water Street for over 30 years... there is a great new menu, but for old timers like…read moreme, you can go in and order the traditional foods like Picayune, shrimp, rice pilaf, and the amazing walnut salad dressing. It is spot on and as delicious as it was 30 years ago... That recipe never gets old! The service was amazing... Our server treated us like we were regulars, and the restaurant is just fun and beautiful. The manager saw what we had ordered and smiled ear to ear, we stopped to ask us if everything was good and we said it was fabulous! I don't think he was born when we first started ordering this dish and I'm not so sure if the chefs were either, but they did a great job! Returning to this review to update one year later. I've been to Waterstreet several times since. Always consistent, fresh, delicious. Once in a while the hostess is a bit inconsiderate, but when we return next time, they're gone... so management addresses service issues quickly.

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    Water Street Oyster Bar - This is a beautiful bar. In the past, we have sat there and had fresh oysters and drinks.

    This is a beautiful bar. In the past, we have sat there and had fresh oysters and drinks.

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    The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill

    The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill

    4.2(559 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 My party of 3 came on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the weekly farmers market in the parking lot and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. You can tell that the chef(s) pour their heart into eat dish prepared. My mother in law and I both ordered salads and my wife ordered the snapper tacos and we all ate every single bite! The ambiance is great for a casual family meal and there is also a bar area as well. My only suggestion is for the restaurant to please oh please put a bit into upgrading the bathrooms. It really is a disservice to the customers and experience when some of the stalls don't close and the toilets are literally falling apart and closed with plastic instead of the normal parts they should be. However, we will be back and recommend it to others for a great casual meal with excellent food, good service and reasonable prices!

    I had dinner at The Blue Clove recently with a large group of ladies that meet monthly. I ordered…read moretheir signature Old Fashioned before my meal. I will say it was delicious. My entree was a small avocado salad with six blackened shrimp. The service was friendly and efficient. Timing was good, food was tasty. I enjoy the experience as well as the fresh seafood. The second Okd Fashioned didn't hurt either.

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    The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill - Cleaning the restaurant before close. I'm not a fan of pinesol in the middle of my meal.

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    Cleaning the restaurant before close. I'm not a fan of pinesol in the middle of my meal.

    Harrison's Landing - Caramel Fudge Cheesecake

    Harrison's Landing

    3.6(763 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    The service was excellent, but the menu was very disappointing. We almost walked out...They got rid…read moreof the old menu and replaced it with a new menu. The appetizers were not appealing. You have to choose from a selection of bread, tortilla, salad..and then your protein... you all know what a mean. Hope they bring back some of the classics back, because if they don't, we won't be back to this place. The specials of the day, were no where in sight. Our server told us of the special of the day. It was okay, just needs a bit more flavor. Please bring back some of the old menu back!!

    When we first arrived, you actually enter through a gift shop before making your way out to the…read morerestaurant. The restaurant itself has a great vibe. It's open-air and sits right on the dock, so you're literally eating over the water, which makes for a fun experience. At first, I was a little disappointed because I realized they had changed their menu and some of the items I was looking forward to were no longer available. But we decided to stay and give it a chance, and I'm glad we did. I ordered the Build Whatever with blue crab on a bun. The blue crab was fresh, well-seasoned, and really flavorful. I also got an aioli sauce on the side, which paired perfectly with it. My husband ordered the Poke Tuna Wrap, and it was phenomenal. I ended up loving his meal so much that I'll definitely be ordering it myself next time. We also shared the ceviche, which came with tostadas and saltines. It tasted incredibly fresh and was the perfect thing to eat on a hot day. One thing to note is that they don't serve any fried food, but everything we ordered tasted fresh and high quality. Their cocktails were excellent as well. I had a raspberry lemonade cocktail, although I can't remember the name of it. It was delicious and refreshing. Overall, the food, drinks, atmosphere, and waterfront setting made for a really enjoyable experience. We'll definitely be back.

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    Sunday's drink special is a Bloody Mary

    El Muelle De San Blas - Parrillada

    El Muelle De San Blas

    3.9(18 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Came in this evening for some dinner. I'm from out of town visiting from Nebraska. I got three…read moretacos de asada with flour tortillas with guacamole and a sprite. They had a green and red sauce it was savory not too spicy. There was live music playing. Service was okay but could improve. They had booths and tables for seating. It was a family friendly environment. The menu was full of many options. Parking was easy to find. Food: the asada was cooked well but was more on the oily side. So much that it made the tortilla a bit saggy. 4/5 Service: The server didn't recommended anything or ask if we needed help with the menu. Didn't check on us too much. 3/5

    I met up with some family for a last-minute lunch here today. I almost skipped it since most…read moreMexican spots in town lean on the same taqueria-style menu and it gets repetitive. This place does have some of that, but they also offer a good mix of seafood and less typical options, which stood out. I went with a Texas plate with cheese enchiladas and carne guisada. Not the most exciting choice, but it ended up being one of the better versions I've had. The sauces tasted homemade and the guisada had that slow-simmered flavor. The flour tortillas were made in house, which is a big deal for me and not something you always find around here. My brother ordered the ceviche and the portion was massive for the price. He couldn't finish it and had plenty left over, and said it was excellent. My son went with a burger and cleared his plate, so that says enough. My mom ordered enchiladas stuffed with carne asada and covered in queso. If I had paid closer attention to the menu, I probably would have gone that route. She's usually a light eater and still finished the whole plate. The staff we interacted with were friendly, the place looked good inside, and it didn't feel like a basic taqueria setup. Prices were fair too. I'll be back.

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    Taquitos Mexicanos with a Paloma

    El Muelle De San Blas - Parrillada

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