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    La Playita Restaurant

    4.4 (66 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood
    Closed 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Leslie C.

    Apologies for the lack of photos on this one! Came to La Playita with friends while visiting Vegas. La Playita is another traditional Mexican restaurant with home style cooking. Food: We ordered the pan fried tilapia and flautas de pollo. The tilapia, see photo, was a much bigger portion then we had imagined. The onion on top gave a lot of flavor and the fish was cooked perfectly. I wish they had mentioned the onion on top, as it gave a lot of flavor, onion is not my favorite. The tilapia came with salad, fries, and rice!! The sides were very good as well. The flautas de pollo were well fried and tasty. My only issue was that they were a bit dry. The chicken did not have any sauces and as a result, when frying, it dried the chicken out. Ambiance: Felt a bit like diner seating with plenty of space. Service: The service was excellent. The waitress answered all of our questions and checked in frequently. La Playita had a strong showing and we would certainly go back.

    Bn M.

    The food was really good. Couple things causes a little lower star rating. Small issue with the rice...Some of the rice was hard though. Actually hurt my tooth. I don't know if it was undercooked hard or over cooked hard. Lol. Most of it was good though. The only thing we didn't like was that constant slamming the door right behind us. HATED that! Sounds like it's just a heavy door but maybe they should have someone fix that or ask the employees to shut the door more quietly when going in and out... not just let it slam like that especially when customers are sitting near the door. It messes up the customers dining experience.

    Next to the blast ac hope I don't get sick  thanks !
    Lesly L.

    Asked for a different table not to be seated under the ac and still didn't want to change asked where another party was sitting of 3 so sever lied and said it's for bigger parties after just seeing a people of 3 sitting there and also letting other people of 3 seat at other tables away from ac so unhappy with this place used to be a great place with great service now they don't care about there customer service husband tryed talking to another server and they just walk away like they don't care ! Said to see a good place go after this don't believe I'm coming back no more even though the food was good but if they can give customer service why come we pay for service and and the food

    Pescado Plancha, rice, fries, special sauce
    Joshua G.

    This place was great! Huge menu, great food, and tasty drinks. The ceviche and the guacamole was great. The pescado plancha and the garlic pescado was AMAZING! Def eat here! Enjoy

    Ostiones preparados
    Clara R.

    Came here as last minute meal. Rated 4 stars (more like 4.5) because: Right off the back, the small plates provided to us were dirty. Ordered 2 modelo micheladas. They were good but I've had better. The shrimp tacos were bland. Needs more salt and spices. No sauce which is norm for shrimp tacos. Camarón ceviche tostada was excellent. Had the right spices, nicely cooked. All sauces and everything was really delicious. The dozen "ostiones preparados" were good. Needs a little bit more flavor but overall good. Customer service was good. Server was very attentive and friendly. We are overall satisfied for the price and quality of food. Definitely coming back for a second chance to get the 5 stars!

    Delicious food.

    Food was delicious, friendly service. Happy hour until 5 o'clock. The staff was attentive and friendly.

    $3 shrimp taco
    Stefany V.

    It was a trek out to this side of town for me, but there are definitely some awesome hole-in-the-wall Mexican places in this neighborhood. La Playita is no exception, though I will note that they seem to specialize in seafood options. CHIPS & SALSA: Thick and salty chips, fresh and mild red salsa, it's good but don't fill up on this. EMPANADAS ($8): start with an appetizer of these, cooked perfectly with a flakey exterior and a good portion of filling. Order of 4 is available with chorizo and cheese or shrimp. SHRIMP TACO ($3): available fried or "not fried", which comes in a warm tomato sauce almost like a seafood stew. Small in size but packed with flavor. TOSTADA DE DEVICHE MIXTO ($5): generous portion of fresh ceviche, heavy on the octopus, topped with avocado. Simple and bright, not too acidic. Interior is clean, small, and homey, decorated with a nautical motif. Service was friendly and fluently bilingual. Glad that this place is NOT a cash-only establishment!

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    Ruben H.

    Amazing!!! Cal do 3 Mares if phenomenal! Huachinango mojo al Ajo cooked to perfection! Great service, great food. A little hole in the wall place with amazing food!

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    Thank you for your patronage.

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    2 months ago

    Great food, great service. The fish was tender. The octopus in my enchiladas was properly cooked (not chewy). Restaurant kept very clean.

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    Great food great service this place has it all. The micheladas are amazing and u can even buy just the juice to take home! Amazing!

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    The worst food the worst the tray they sell for $70 is the shit has nothing very small portion NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN.

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    Sorry you had such a negative experience.

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    The food is always so good here me and my husband love coming here for the fish and the enchiladas

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    One of my favorite spots to eat, Mexican seafood, best ceviche and awesome carne asada tacos. Service is always good.

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    I have been going here since I was a child and very unique flavors and great customer service

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    I asked the waitress to surprise me, then she recommended the all meat fajitas...Excellente!!! I'll be back here.

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