My boyfriend and I were craving mariscos and decided to try La Marina and had a really good experience here. We started with a mango margarita -- I tried it on the rocks and blended -- and both were refreshing without being too sweet & had the right amount of liquor. My boyfriend ordered a michelada and enjoyed it a lot. We had plenty of shots throughout the night as we watched the game and chatted. For appetizers, I got the cold shrimp and octopus cocktail along with half a dozen oysters. The oysters were so fresh that we ended up ordering another half dozen. For our entrée, we shared the Chapuzón, which came with cooked shrimp, octopus, and oysters in a flavorful house sauce that paired really well with everything. The sauce is so addicting, we ordered some rice to enjoy it some more. We finished with a flan that wasn't the typical style you see everywhere, but it tasted really good and was a nice way to end the meal. Danny, the owner, was very welcoming and attentive the entire time. The service was great, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Overall, it's a spot I'd definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys mariscos. Ask him about his catering options for the holidays! Pricing isn't an issue in my opinion, you pay for what you get and we left very full and satisfied. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Friendly staff- we came in during bingo night by accident but we loved it! The food was fresh and came out fast. It was pretty tastey. Some servers don't speak English but we got by. Would love to see this place more busy so I hope people make a trip out to them! read more

What a twist to the typical Mexican restaurant. The flavors and style are very different than normal-- pleasant and entertaining to the taste buds. Drinks flowing well, ceviche with a twist, grilled octopus is the BIG attraction. Local guest made the experience awesome...we exchange rounds of shots while also enjoying tostados. Ladys will enjoy he $5 Wednesday margaritas & Michelabas (bloody Mary with a Modelo especial). Very laid back environment, digital DJ, TV for futbol and other sports. My host was amazing and deserved a pic read more

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I went to this restaurant twice on my trip. The first time I ordered the fish taco dinner plate and a margarita. The fish tacos seemed very plain and were nothing sort of special. A good fish taco would consist of lime and a sauce but all it was a plain tempura fish fillets and lettuce nothing else. The margarita was like any other you get. My second visit I ordered the habanero chicken wings and a horchata. The horchata was actually pretty good but the wings were alright. The sauce they were tossed in was flavorful but the wings itself were dry and tough. The service was good but honestly the restaurant was average overall. read more

The waitress didn't speak English so it was hard to order or for her to understand! The food was as just mediocre. Plenty of better Mexican places around Des Plaines read more

En Miércoles a las 2pm: pensamos que estaba cerrado u fuimos los únicos en el restaurante. Mejor decisión. Disfrutamos la comida. El pulpo es muy grande y le dije a la mesera que si está duro se lo regresaría y wow; estuvo tan blandito y la salsa que acompaña el pulpo muy rico. Difinitivamente regresamos....visítando desde San Francisco. read more

Just meh at best. Very slow service for a place that wasn't busy. You'd think being in the United States the menus and waiters would be fluent in English but no. Almost impossible to read the menu and what the dish is. Honestly didn't feel very welcoming unless if your Mexican. There's plenty other marisco restaurants within a 5 miles drive from here. read more

So first and foremost, this is my go to seafood place for a weekly treat. Closest thing to actual marisco cuisine in the Chicago area; authentic enough ( scenic enough) to think you're at Ciudad in Mexico. My go to is the longistinos, Aqua chiles, and the prepped oysters. I'm going to go off on a tangent, and say the Sauces/ sauces MADE IN HOUSE are next level. The flavors you can tell were crafted intricately to complement each dish that is applied to. On another note I'm not sure about the previous review being the lady I seen borderline extorting a family owned and operated business basically critiquing it before she had stepped foot inside, like making her mind up to slander the place , and pay as little as possible for her miserable existence. I'll continue to enjoy the weekly treat here ( saves me a trip to Mexico), and did I mention THEY CATER. Loved it so much I made sure my shop indulged like how I did. My closing statements are as stated. Anyone can lay out a recipe, and call it a meal; what they have here taste like they cut a piece of their home county and built it here. For that I'll always be grateful to be a customer. 10/10 read more

Came on a Wednesday and margaritas are $5 all day. The oysters were great with a smoky salsa in the middle. The cocktail is fresh and flavorful. I'm so glad there's a Nayarit style mariscos in the area. read more

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We enjoyed an early dinner on Friday during Lent. The place was quiet at 5 pm, the food was delicious! We started with the cerviche, had fish tacos, and fish fillet with a wide choice of sauces. I choose the Nayarit which was FLAVORFUL. Mybeverage, the Henneychata (Hennessey and Horchata) was Yummy. Lots of other fantastic looking cocktails make me want to go back soon. Great friendly service. Festive and clean room. I could tell they were getting ready for a lively karaoke crowd for the evening, and they often have bands, too. read more

A very nice surprise in the neighborhood. If you are a seafood lover; octopus, shrimp, etc Mexican style, this place has it. It's an understated place with such lovely service. I enjoyed my Coctel La Maria. The staff was so inviting and I intend to visit again to explore more of the menu. This isn't just a taco or enchiladas place, the seafood is outstanding. read more

We tried this new place and Food is great Nice ambiance Good service Nice place on this side of the town read more

Went to La Marina for the first time and had an awesome experience. I ordered the wings and a burrito while watching the Packers vs. Commanders game, and everything tasted great. The atmosphere was super comfortable and welcoming, and our server was really kind, they took the time to answer my questions and made sure I had everything I needed. It's definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, whether for seafood, wings, or just to catch a game read more

La Marina Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

First time coming to this restaurant. Happy Hr. until 7 on a Mon that's great! The food is excellent!!! We ordered Empanadas and a appetizer along with Camarones Monia. WOW homemade Empanadas!! Delicious!! The Ceviche was great!! The environment had good energy. The people working there were very nice. I really support our family owned businesses. We will definitely be back here again and let other know all about this restaurant. They are known for their fish and I can't wait to try it next time. read more

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You can smell the desperation when you walk in the door. The salsa & ceviche they give you were not good, the salsa had a weird after taste. The margarita came out of a dispenser, it was sweet and gross. I ordered enchiladas and they were cold and had very little sauce. I asked for extra sauce, they charged $4 without informing me. The manager was kind enough to take it off my bill. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and I was extremely disappointed. read more

excellent food. this is probably the sixth time I have eaten here. the langostines were probably in one of the best sauces I have ever had. absolutely delicious. The octopus was probably the most tender I have ever had and it comes with another great sauce. just the right amount of spice. The margrita was also good, definitely not a premix. read more

Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back. The staff and owner were great too! The shrimp and fish were delicious and fresh read more

This place was so low key,the seafood was so good! I Highly recommend the shrimp and oyster cocktail it's been a while since, I had a shrimp cocktail!! My husband and I will be back and next time with our son! The service was great as well, the waitress was very attentive towards us!! Also, the ambiance was amazing I love all the cute decorations for Valentine's Day, they had inside!! Also, the lights inside were very very modern and nice pics to take at unfortunately didn't have enough time to take a pics of the food or place next time I will forsure!! Thanks for introducing yourself Daniel you made us feel super welcome very nice guy!! read more

Dined on 5/13/25 - great food and drinks! Two favorites .. Tilapia and Garlick Shrimp. The restaurant now has an outdoor patio for the warm summer months! Check it out! read more

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Good food great service and if you don't like sea food they sell good tacos, micheladas are on point get Camarones Al Cora the best they have their own parking spot too no struggle. read more

My husband and I have been hear twice and enjoyed it both times the food and drinks were amazing the service was great the restaurant was warm and inviting I read more

La Marina offers a vibrant dining experience with fresh, flavorful food and excellent drinks. The drinks, especially the St. Patty specials were a standout. The service is exceptional--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making the entire meal enjoyable. read more

La Marina Mariscos - Lucky Leprechaun - Seafood Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Amazing food ties well with some cocktails! Amazing service as well! Would recommend to come try it out!

We had a great dinner here. The service was on point and the food was outstanding. The menu is deep, with a heavy emphasis on a variety of seafood dishes. Tacos and burritos are here too. The owner and his staff take pride in their service and kitchen and it shows. We will definitely be back. read more

Delicious seafood - Irecommend the seafood cocktail Vuelve Vida. Friendly servers. Top notch cocktails - my wife enjoyed coco mojito.

Absolutely awful and will tell everyone I know not to come. We waited over 20 minutes between each plate. Complained to the manager and didn't get any response except for "we'll do better next time". We will never come back. Food was cold and the meat was tough. The fajitas didn't have any meat but all vegetables. The shrimp cocktail was extremely sweet and overall good. Our server was nice but she also dropped one of our waters all over our guest. Not worth the price for the food or experience. If I could give it 0 stars I would. I will also be posting this in the Chicago food group to let them know to not to come. read more