The Food was ok I got seafood nacos, (appetizer) the scallop and calamari where very over cooked it was like chewing rubber. I got a soft serve margarita, it was so hot inside that it was melting by the time it got to the table, also explains why the table was so sticky when we sat down. My sister got the chicken fajitas she enjoyed the flavor was disappointed only got 3 tortillas when everything was a larger portion. I mean this place is cute for the socials if you want but experience was 5/10 wouldn't come back read more

I went to La Playa for the first time to celebrate a birthday and had a great time. We had a larger party, but our waitress was very attentive and took care of us. I started with the popular soft serve margarita and was very pleased with it! Omg, the flavor was amazing and the texture was like a smooth sorbet. The tequila in the drink was not too strong at all. A great sweet treat for the summer! The restaurant was bright and inviting with very cute tiki tables. They have fun music videos playing throughout the day which is a nice touch as well. Very fun atmosphere for all ages. They also have an outside patio that I hope to visit this summer. For my meal I had the shrimp tacos which were delicious. The shrimp was fried in a tempura batter which paired very well with the slaw and sauce on the tacos. The side of rice was tasty too. A nice light and flavorful meal. I will be back soon for another soft serve margarita! read more

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The place is nice, if you like smelling cigarettes and weed thru the open garage door style doors. The food was mid- kinda bland and the seafood chimi was a touch overcooked. The shrimp was a bit rubbery. We were really looking forward to the hot Cheeto street corn but it had a really weird taste. I ate one bite and didn't want more. The fajita nachos were ok. Server was nice but I doubt I will be back. In a market saturated with Mexican spots you need to really stand out and this place is just mid. Not terrible but not remarkable. read more

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Such a fun spot!! We of course had the viral soft serve margarita which were so good - very sweet with little alcohol taste. The chips were warm and the guac was excellent. We all enjoyed our main courses as well! Plenty on the menu beyond seafood. They were quite crowded for a Tuesday night. The service was a tad on the slower side, but worth it for the delicious food, fun drinks, and great vibes! read more

Came to check out the viral soft serve margarita, and it did not disappoint! We came on a Monday evening after our cycling class and it was pretty packed! We had to wait around 5 to 10 minutes to get seated and we ended up getting seated at the bar . We ordered an appetizer of calamari , got the soft serve margarita flavor of the day (which was a raspberry and pineapple twist) and I ordered some shrimp tacos! Food was delicious the soft serve margarita was so so delicious. It is definitely worth the hype! Even though it was super busy, the staff was so friendly and it was a great time! Can't wait to be back to try the other soft serve margarita flavors! read more

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You know why I came here, the soft serve margaritas! It was sooo good. Tasted like a fruit roll-up Forgot to snag pics of my actual food. I got fajitas which were good! Nothing very stand-out about the food. You could get the same (yummy) quality Mexican food at a much cheaper Mexican joint. I would go here if you are leaning more towards seafood. The service was nice, waiting to check in was odd - they were seating people as they got to the podium. Not taking down names. Of course, it was really crowded and the service was slow as a result. But they seemed to have it handled - so hats off to the workers! Got water right away. Our drinks came from someone working the bar. It was great. Yummy, but in my opinion over priced. Overall rating: 4.2/5 stars read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Soft serve margarita - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Went to go try the viral frozen margarita! The line was out the door with people waiting. My friend made a reservation which was quickly honored. The place was clean and had really cool seating options. Some people sat in high stools, regular tables, and inside tiki huts. The frozen marg flavor of the day was pineapple and raspberry. The pineapple tasted like Disney World Dole Whip (soooo yummy) and the raspberry was just pure perfection. My only con, I didn't taste any alcohol. Will I go back? Yes! read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Pineapple and Raspberry frozen margarita - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Outstanding seafood and Mexican restaurant. We were very pleased with the ambiance of the restaurant and the service was attentive. The garage doors were all open and it was too cold for me. read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Create Your Own Combo - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I had a reservation so my family were seated immediately. We got the creamy margaritas which were delicious. The staff was attentive and the food was delicious. Portions were huge so we left happy and full! read more

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is is a MUST TRY if ever traveling to the Cleveland area. There will most likely be a wait, so make reservations if possible. The food and service is superior! The drinks are amazing, and the vibe is great. I would absolutely recommend and return for additional visits! read more

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The best soft serve margarita I have ever had 10/10 recommend for good vibes and even better food.

My friends & I came in with the intent to try the viral soft serve margaritas. Met with an unenthusiastic host we were sat in a pretty empty dining room. We received chips and salsa and NOTHING ELSE! We stay for at least 10-15 minutes. Listened to a happy birthday song, servers watching soccer and no one even attempted to accommodate us. The last straw was when another 3 top walked in they sat down and immediately received waters. Once again we got nothing. After that we decided to leave since we obviously weren't welcomed in La Playa. Super disappointed. read more

Honestly was shockingly surprised at the food! The menu isn't like any other Mexican chain or restaurant, I love that it is seafood forward and there is unique food options too! The Baja fish in the tacos was super crispy and the salsa verde is bomb! I would see next time to request some even if my dish doesn't come with it next time. Portions are large and are service was great! read more

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First time coming here, me and a bunch of my friends were bar hopping in the area and this was one of our stops. This place took us to one of those beach huts to be seated. Staff here was pretty modest but not overly friendly either. Other staff seem like they're having fun too so I was sure this is a great place. They were very accommodating for birthdays too! Chips and salsa that we were graded with were pretty phenomenal. Great variety of drinks on their menu they do have a non-alcoholic Modelo too for those who are not drinking. I got one of their salmon meals which came with a side of steamed veggies and mashed potatoes that came out really good. It looks small upon appearance but I promise you it will fill you up. That's my menu recommendation. We had a great time surprise that this place was pretty empty too at the same time. The restroom was also cool too because they had some touch screen buttons on there. What I will say that I was a bit off on was that there is a forced gratuity on the bill and then when you pay the bill they also ask again for another gratuity to try and sneak it in. Overall, I thought it was an average place. Plenty of seafood options but nothing overly exciting. Just casual! read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The Service isn't good Ambiance is ok Food is seasoned very well... But very limited parking. Service can be better not attention to detail chips and salsa didn't arrive to table after more than 30min had to keep asking others where is our waitress!! And a heads up the tables are to small need wider tables and the seating is uncomfortable... read more

I am eager to return since this was my first visit and I was getting the lay of the land. The atmosphere here represents in my mind quintessential Mexican restaurant experience. There was no shortage of brightly colored decorations to view! Our service was prompt and friendly. The shrimp appetizer was outstanding! My fish tacos were also excellent, however, I'm a bit of a baby when it comes to heat/spice, and I would have preferred that my dish came with some additional sauce/dip options that were more mild. My husband's chicken fajitas were just okay according to us both. I think the general consensus was definitely order a seafood dish for the optimal experience! read more

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This local tropical paradise boasts a gorgeous patio, delicious cocktails and incredible food! Pineapple & Black Cherry Soft Serve Margarita Tacos de Pollo al Pastor read more

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La Playa offers a great atmosphere for all occasions. There were multiple celebrations going on throughout our dinner which made the atmosphere inviting! We made a reservation ahead of time, which I recommend as without one, there was long wait times and a large crowd. The soft serve margaritas were the flavor of the day, watermelon and pineapple and they were incredible! It's amazing how much fruit flavor they got into them! As for my dish, I got the Pollo Santa Fe, which included shrimp and chicken. I enjoyed the dish, especially how tender the chicken was, and the mushrooms were a great addition. The rice was also fluffy and delicious! There was a vast menu, that will leave you changing your mind purely out of curiosity! Will be headed there again to try out more dishes. read more

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Fantastically designed to feel like you are on vacation and ready for sun and fun! Large menu with a lot of seafood and mex choices. The ceviche was my fav, we did the sampler from the apps menu and I could have had it for dinner and been happy! We all enjoyed burritos and chimichangas. For something fun, and a photo opp get the churro cart! The service was friendly. But seemed to kind of forget about us. Many time they were sitting at the end of the bar. It left us with needing things more often than not. I would go again and try more items. Fun anytime of the year but summer looks like you can take advantage of the cute patio! read more

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I came here for a birthday drink and apps with my family... and to our surprise there was a live singer!! I fell in love with the atmosphere here!! Everyone was singing, dancing, and enjoying everyone around them! We stayed for 2 hours longer than we anticipated!!! We got chips and salsa on arrival... that was of course perfect!! I forgot to take a picture of our food (as I was enjoying my time and engulfed with the singer) but we shared and enjoyed the Molcajete and Milanesa!! Both delicious and enough food for us to fuel us for the dancing!!! BUT... our absolute favorite thing on the menu is the soft served margarita!!!!! You heard that right.... Bottom right on the drink page!! The flavors change (every day I think) but I have been here 4+ times since my birthday and I have never been disappointed!!! We are so glad someone recommended this restaurant to us!! One of our new favorites!! I hope you take the leap and enjoy yourself here as much as we did!! We will be back!! Gracias por todo, La Playa!!! If you want a night of fun, singing, dancing, drinks, food, and celebration... this is your place!!!! read more

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This restaurant's aesthetic was super cute. Tiki bar-esque with a vacation feel -- loved it! The staff was very friendly and responsive and friendly. Unfortunately the food and drinks were lackluster. My friends and I had a total of 3 dishes. Two of the three lacked flavor. I had the Baja tacos which weren't flavorful at all, especially to have all the fixins that were included. One friend had the fish & chips, which she s add I'd was basic and she had to pull off most of the super thick breading. My other friend said her shrimp ceviche was yummy! The drinks tastes watered down :( read more

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Oh my goodness- this might be my favorite New Mexican restaurant! It's cute inside, the service was great, but the food!!!!! THE FOOD!!! Holy delicious!! There were 7 of us and we ALL loved everything. The drinks are pretty and have a kick- the inside is adorable- it's fun and happy! The patio outside has some cute tiki bar seatings and it feels like a little oasis! I think they have mariachi bands on different nights. We all ordered shrimp and holy crikey! They were huge and portions were enormous! I'm dreaming about the coconut shrimp right now!!!!! Run there now!!! They even have a soft serve margarita- it's ice cream soft serve in a margarita!!!!!!! Say WHAT????? Yes, PLEASE!!! Hurry up and go now! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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The ambiance is amazing and the food is so good. The soft serve margaritas are delicious. I definitely recommend. read more

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This place has a real live atmosphere and nice decor. Tiki bar tables and surfboard booths. The service is slow and way under staffed. Reservations for 5:45 on a Saturday. Got a table at 6:30. Hostess was very apologetic and we don't blame her. Very popular place. The food was mixed reviews from well stuffed burritos to a not so good molcajete with fatty steak, fried cheese taste like tofu. For the margarita's we had originals and I swear the tequila was left out. Next round was mango margaritas and they were much better. The best food was the street corn and churro cart. Give em a try but be prepared to wait read more

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This place is such a vibe! What a great place for a group or a fun date. I came alone but was well attended to and loved the atmosphere. The food is out of this world and highly recommend the fresh coconut agua fresca--you even get it served in a coconut and with a cute flamingo! read more

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Making a reservation on yelp was easy. Parking was easy to find. Decorations were cool. Food was great. Soft serve margaritas were delicious

The food and drinks are amazing! They have a huge menu for whatever you're in the mood for. The soft serve margaritas typically have two flavors that you can get separately or combined which is nice, even while limited. The Spanish music and decor create a great atmosphere. So glad we made a reservation, they are always packed. Our waiter Carlos was attentive and accommodating to our party! Thanks! read more

Food was below mid for mexican food. Got a bean burrito with what seemed to be pasta sauce. Only thing which would make it worth going back to was the soft serve margs. Other than that if you not much into seafood and just like Mexican food I would avoid. Waitress was okay disappeared alot. Patio was okay but could use some cleaning up. read more

The octopus is fantastic, the tower of Tropical Ceviche Tower *Raw is great, the Ostiones (oysters) were big. Love the vibe of this place. Servers are nice and celebrated the birthday with our birthday boy. Will come back. read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Tropical Ceviche Tower *Raw - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Stopped there for their soft serve margaritas. Decent! The problem was we asked to be seated at the bar- where there were about 5 people and were placed in a table in the middle of the restaurant where no one else was. We didn't see any server for 30 min- several more mishaps then when we finally got our check we paid cash and was shorted $3. Never going again. read more

I went to dinner with friends this past weekend. The ambiance is fun and exciting! The food was tasty and fresh.

Great food, great service! Fun place to have a group of people get together. Will definitely be back! read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Birthday celebration - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Our food so good. Fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere has a fun vibe. The service was almost nonexistent. We saw our waitress twice. The first time was when she took our order and then the second time was when I waved her down so she can get us our checks and that was it.. this would have been a 5 star review if we had better service. I will say, I will be going back to try the red snapper. read more

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Great food and ambience was spectacular. Along with the size of the drinks was very well proportion we all enjoyed. Every bite of our food will be back for more. read more

Always a good eat! The staff is fabulous, and the food is fresh. Everything was done to perfection. Great place for birthday parties.

Server was great. Food was amazing. Might want to make a reservation because they've been going viral but otherwise the quality has not dropped due to demand. read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Soft serve margaritas - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Cool atmosphere and fresh seafood. Ribeye and bacon-wrapped shrimp. Plus a combo platter of taco and enchilada. Great service and tasty food. read more

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After seeing a local food critic rave about this restaurant, my wife and I thought we would give it a try. We went on a Thursday night around 5:30. The atmosphere was nice, but the music was very loud. We both ordered cocktails, neither one of them were anything special. I ordered their guacamole. It was underseasoned and again nothing special. That was the highlight of the meal.! we asked the server what the best seafood dishes were and we were recommended the snapper. My wife ordered the fried snapper and I ordered the grilled snapper. My wife's fried snapper came out so overdone and dried out. We mentioned it to the server and were told sorry! I asked to speak to a manager I was told that they do not take food off a bill because they've had problems in the past where people ordered food They didn't know what they were ordering. That makes no sense to me at all. The fish was totally overcooked and not edible and they refused to do a single thing. With so many choices out there and owners that care about their customers, I clearly recommend staying away from this restaurant The owners and staff don't give a shit about the customers. They only care about your money today. Stay away.!!!!!! Shame on you guys!!!!!! read more

Made a reservation here for 9:45 on a Saturday night. Spoke with the hostess who didn't even look up our reservation and told us there would be a 20 minute wait since there were no tables for two available. She took our name and we remained hopeful for a table. Went to the bar and found seating. Waited another 15 minutes to get anyone behind the bar to even look our way. When we finally got our drinks, they were spectacular! Food order came out quick (delicious octopus tacos and red snapper, btw) and then....we were ignored. The aforementioned hostess never came back to give us an actual table. After we were done eating, I asked for a box the first time and the bartender went back to pouring shots and making drinks. Waited another 15 minutes and asked her again. She then went back to the same thing. As we were on babysitter time, we were trying to get out of here efficiently. Still waiting for our boxes as the bartender is having a cocktail behind the bar. Place is supposed to close in 15 minutes but doesn't show signs of slowing down. Finally got boxes but then waited another 10 minutes to get our checks. Come for the food, but be prepared for subpar service. They are grossly understaffed behind the bar and the real superstars are the kitchen staff. As my husband said "great food, but the service is YIKES". read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - Salva vidas michelada - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

THE BEST. MEXICAN. FOOD. EVER!! What an incredible experience from start to finish! The margaritas? STRONG and delicious. The seafood nachos? Absolutely loaded with flavor. The coconut shrimp? Perfectly crispy and bursting with tropical goodness. And to top it all off, the churros for dessert? Pure perfection! The service was fantastic, the atmosphere was lively, and every bite was better than the last. I will definitely be back soon! If you're craving amazing Mexican food, this is the place to go. Highly recommend and make reservation! read more

La Playa Fresh Seafood - STRONG delicious drinks!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio