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    La Playa

    4.0 (68 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Alan C.

    The food was amazing I do t usually eat seafood but man this was amazing ! The service was top tier the waitress kept coming back on fourth checking up on us every 15mins ! The vibe was cool great place to chill to eat with family and friends on top of thadj playing and mixing songs !

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    Ronald E.

    I would love to give this place 5 stars but because I come here so much I simply can't. Gotta be real. Best ceviche ever. I even heard from multiple people that their shrimp tacos are a hit. See picture for details. But the reason for La Playa, which has the best ceviche in my opinion, not getting 5 stars is because my shrimp tasted funny the time I went. Took it out my mouth. Wasn't feeling it. Now this is one imperfection after going there over 20 times ahha. So I will be going back and trying the shrimp tacos.

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    Rosy S.

    Almost gave up on it because I wasn't able to find it right away but thank God I didn't. So it's a pretty small place couple pub tables inside and a bench outside so don't expect a big restaurant but def worth it. The food is made fresh , hand made tortillas for tacos . We ordered asada tacos (delicious) and fish tacos which were delicious too. Def recommend it if your in the area!!!

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    Donna Y.

    Love the shrimp tacos with chiptole sauce! Very flavorful! They make fresh homemade tortillas for shrimp tacos . The tortilla is thick and best to eat it fresh. It gets very busy during lunch times (12 to 1p). I would recommend calling your order in before picking up or dining it because of the long wait time. The owner of very friendly.

    Shrimp tacos (top) shrimp ceviche (bottom) Loved them!
    Suzanne D.

    OMG! This place had the best ceviche and shrimp tacos! Happened to be in the area and looking for something to eat, searched Yelp and food and reviews looked good, but we did not expect this good. Definitely road trip worthy! We will be back! FYI both me and my Honey have stomach issues and can't do peppers and there were none in our meals, hard to find with this type of food and a double win in our book!

    Victar L.

    First time here, we ordered the shrimp taco with the homemade tortilla. It was amazing! Also got an order of the aguachiles and ceviche de camarón. Everything is chopped and prepared right in front of you. Will definitely be coming back.

    Rosario M.

    Ordered tostadas de ceviche de camarón. Fully loaded and has great flavor! Best mariscos In the area

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    9 years ago

    The best mariscos!!! Mariscos are fresh! My kids love this place! Everything is great!

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    10 years ago

    Great fresh food! Yes, it a bit of a wait, but well worth it.

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    9 years ago

    La playa is awesome . The seafood is always fresh and tons of flavor . While it is pricy and sometimes you wait it is worth it .

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    7 years ago

    Hands down best seafood in Merced County ...great food and customer service! Everything on the menu is delicious.

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    8 years ago

    The fish tacos are very delicious. Loved this place. Tacos are made with homemade tortillas which makes them even more delicious.

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    8 years ago

    Aguachiles were my favorite & the shrimp tacos were really good!! Would definitely recommend this place

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    10 years ago

    The food is great there aguachiles are fresh and yummy! It takes a bit, so go with time in hand other than that its good

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    Mango Crazy

    Mango Crazy

    4.4
    (21 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    My family and I love everything about this place! The customer service is always friendly and…read morehelpful. Would definitely recommend to others!

    Mango Crazy in Atwater offers a variety of treats, including ceviche, fresh cut fruit, smoothies,…read moreand ice cream. I especially enjoy their ceviche because it includes a good mix of vegetables, shrimp, imitation crab, and fresh ingredients. The portions, however, are on the smaller side, so be prepared to order two if you're looking for a filling meal, especially if you don't get the bag of chips. The prices are somewhat high for the serving size, and although I like the ingredients and overall concept, I usually find myself adding extra seasoning at home to give it a little more flavor and make it more satisfying. The service is polite, but the staff could be a bit more welcoming and enthusiastic when customers walk in. They are nice, just somewhat serious. If warm greetings and energetic customer service are important to you, this might stand out. If you simply want your order prepared correctly and don't mind a quieter interaction, then this place may be just fine for you. The atmosphere is casual, with music playing in the background, and the menu screens are clear and easy to understand, so you know exactly what you're ordering and what comes with it. Mango Crazy is a good spot if you're craving ceviche, fresh fruit, smoothies, or ice cream. Just keep in mind that the portions may leave you wanting a little more, and you may prefer to add your own extra touch of seasoning to suit your taste.

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    Viva Balance

    Viva Balance

    5.0
    (1 review)
    7.3 mi

    I've been attending Rocio's Tension Release Exercises classes and I believe what she has taught me…read morehave really helped me getting better and deeper sleep. She is very well prepared and is taking her time to answer everyones questions. I also found it very helpful that she gave paper handouts explaining the exercises for when I need to do them at home. As an extra bonus she even brought complimentary snacks, fruit and tea for us. I can highly recommend any of Rocio's classes.

    From the owner: I'm a certified TRE(Therapeutic Release Exercise) provider since May of 2017. These simple…read moreexercises help you release deep rooted tension that was caused by physical or emotional stress. I also teach guided meditation and simple tools to help you regulate your nervous system. I offer private sessions as well as group sessions. I host on-site wellness classes for corporate offices, schools, offices, and for the community. I also offer one-on-one sessions. I work with individuals who experience physical or emotional tension. I help you find easy and comfortable ways to release tension, anxiety, depression, trauma. The benefits of practicing these exercises include: improved sleep, improved flexibility, reduced stress and anxiety, greater resiliency, confidence in social settings, more relaxed in social settings, increased concentration and focus, and more. Viva Balance now offers organic cold-pressed juices. Each juice your order has a positive affirmation to help you start y

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    Hola Cafecito

    Hola Cafecito

    4.2
    (77 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    From the moment you walk into Hola Cafecito you can feel the warmth and something special about…read morethis place that makes you want to come back for another visit, and you haven't even seen the menu yet. I'm visiting in town and someone local recommended this location sharing that it's the BEST COFFEE SPOT in Merced and I now that I've visited, I AGREE! I love visiting local, family owned mom and pop shops on my "adventures" near and far and I use Yelp and Google review to help me when I'm out and about on my journey beyond my local community. Hola Cafecito has the BEST AVOCADO TOAST I've ever had, and I try them at little breakfast coffee houses everywhere I go! I added feta and bacon to my order, but it would have been delicious even without those addons. They have a homemade chili based oil that they drizzle on top of it that is absolutely amazing. I could not decide between any of the drinks b because I wanted to try five of them...so Greg helped me narrow my selection down. I ordered the Cafe Con Leche with the vanilla cream and it was perfect... It was so good.I think I want to take an Iced Dirty Horchata to go! I highly recommend this special little spot on Main Street, anytime you are in the Merced area. I personally think they should open up a second location near UC MERCED because we all know college students need an extra dose of caffeine on those late nights and early mornings. Shout out to the WHOLE CREW working this morning for their intentional hospitality and for taking care of this business as though it was "their own"...Baristas Greg and Lurray, Bobby taking care of the front of the house and supporting at the barista station too... plus YOU CANNOT FORGET Yanet, the kitchen manager and the INCREDIBLE CHEF LETTY for making the best avocado toast in the universe!

    I tried this spot for their coffee since it popped up as somewhere to go on Yelp. The coffee was…read moresuper fresh and it was sweet, but not too sweet if that makes sense. Service was really quick. The actual location is packed the day that we went. There was a bunch of people here there's plenty of seating for everyone. There's also a cute photo opportunity kind of towards the back that has this really cute sign. The workers were friendly and were really quick surprisingly. They also offer food here which I don't think I saw when I first looked it up. A few people had Chilaquiles and they looked really good. Definitely recommend their coffee, but would love to try their food if I'm ever in the area again.

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    La Playa - seafood - Updated July 2026

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