OKAYYYY but why was this place SO GOOD ‍‍ Honestly, thee best food everrrrr. Mojarras already have my heart, so I ordered the Mojarra al Ajo + a ceviche tostada (which was BOMB btw). First of all... they do NOT play with the . Lemon lovers, you're safe here. Now the tostada??? You literally need ONE. That's it. One and done. You could share it... but let's be real The flavor was STRAIGHT . The mojarra gets a 4.5/5 from me -- only because I personally like it extraaaa garlicky. BUT the amount of meat on that fish was WILD. Like... not playing around. Freaken GOOD. And they hook it up with tortillas, rice, beans, and salad. I usually ignore sides at other places because they're mid, but here?? I ATE EVERYTHING AND THEN -- plot twist -- it was karaoke day and even the employees were singing. The vibes were immaculate. Food + fun + good energy all in one. This little hole-in-the-wall really takes care of you. Great food, big portions, fun atmosphere. 10/10 will absolutely be back read more

Don't get me wrong, the restaurant is in a nice area and the customer service was great. Unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations at all. I ordered the carne asada plate expecting it to come with rice, beans, and vegetables like it showed in the picture. Instead, I received fries instead of rice, even though I never ordered fries. On top of that, the beans tasted spoiled and had a very unpleasant smell. Overall, the service was good, but the food was disappointing. I would rate the food 2/10. read more

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Loved the "Mojara" plate!! Everything about the plate; the presentation was there, the taste was perfect, rice was on point, portion was perfect! First time going and im definitely going back!! I have to add, my personal favorite restaurant in town for this specific plate from now on!! The ladies at the counter are great! I love the setting inside. Ambient noise is a little annoying with both the music and tv on high volumes but not a deal breaker at all! I wish i would have taken a picture of my plate before i devoured it! Go check them out !!!! read more

Alejandra took great care of us! What a gem of a restaurant. Everything Was so so fresh, flavorful and obviously made with love and care. Thank you! read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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La comida ni mis perros se lo van a comer ... just bad bro felt like I was licking the bottom of the sea with this. The picture is a true catFISH... awful read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - a glass of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Omg did I just find this hidden gem! Couple of my buddies told me to meet them here and I had no idea this place was present. It's tucked in a corner next to ace hardware store. First things first is the cleanliness is on point especially when you're dealing with seafood I expect a restaurant to be very clean it's easy to get sick with seafood. Second the server was very nice and kept up with us kept asking if we were okay and if we needed anything else I felt like she cared. I ordered fish tacos and all I have to say is this was the BEST fish tacos I've ever had, no joke it had avocado, sauce all the good stuff I should have bought more but it was amazing. On top of that it's 1 for $4 2 for $7 and 3 for $10 get 3 I got two and wish I would have bought 10!. They have a jukebox that has every type of music which is awesome if you are with friends to listen to some of your favorite music. I can't believe I missed this place everyone GO it's a must this place is too good to miss out on!. read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Never eating here again. Ordered a 7 mares and some tostadas. The tostadas didn't have any flavor and the 7 mares had pieces that had GONE BAD! It smelled and tasted disgusting. It ruined our whole meal. I called them to let them know and their response was "I'll let the cook know" and then there was an awkward silence. Lost a customer forever and many more through word of mouth. Update: We also ordered an horchata that did not fail to disappoint. It tasted as if they had stored it for days in a fridge with raw seafood. wish I could give 0 stars. read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - Rotten meat - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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I've been here three times now and have decided to finally leave a review. Service/cleanliness: the staff has always been very friendly and willing to help with questions regarding the menu. The restaurant has always been clean. That said there seems to always be flies around. I dont know if it's because of the area, time of day/year, or other. Just thought this was worth noting. Food: The first visit I had the shrimp cocktail. There was a generous amount of shrimp, that had been cleaned. However the sauce was average to me. Everyone has different taste buds, but for me the taste to this shrimp cocktail was just not what I was hoping for. The second visit I had the carne asada with grilled shrimp plate. The flavors in the shrimp as well as the steak were amazing! I loved it, and would definitely order it again. The sides of rice and beans were also packed with flavor. The only disappointment to this was the very basic corn tortillas. The third visit I had the mocajete and a fish taco. You typically can't go wrong with a mocajete, and this was not an exception. Packed with meat and flavor. It also had cactus which was a nice addition since most places dont do that. YES, the fish taco is as good as everyone says! The flavor in the fish was amazing, especially after I squeezed my lime over it. That said, the fish tacos come with a secret sauce that tastes like mayo and ketchup with something else mixed in. While it's good, I recommend not using it as it hides the flavor of the taco. read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

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Had seafood here that had gone bad, I called back and they didn't offer an apology or any kind of refund. Worst seafood spot in Salinas.

Great food I tried their fried fish and my wife likes their fish tacos. I also enjoyed their ceviche and oysters. Highly recommend

i absolutely love mariscos and couldnt pass the opportunity of coming to this beautiful restaurant. when i first walked in i noticed it was very clean. a woman greeted us. asked us to sit wherever we wanted. she brought out some tasty chips with a really good green salsa. we started off by ordering a dozen oysters. they were fresh and properly washed. no dirt whatsoever. then we ordered un molcajete de mariscos. estilo a la diabla. the sauce was absolutely delicious and the meal itself was more than enough. great food, great service, will be coming back. read more

Las Islas Marias Restaurant - molcajete de mariscos estilo a la diabla. my dad eating an oyster as well lol - Mexican Near Me - Salinas, California

Sooooo soo good and clean the food it's fresh and so much flavor to it . The staff looks very unhappy but very helpful

This place is really good there fish tacos are amazing and the cook Leonel was very nice and friendly!!!!

Nice little hidden gem located in the Sanborn Plaza near Ace Hardware and Dollar Tree. I've been here once before many years ago but never really came back and don't remember what it was like. I came again today and I was impressed with the wide variety of items on the menu. Me and my fiancé ordered the oysters, they were delicious! Although they would've been better served with typical cocktail sauce and horseradish but coming from a Mexican establishment it's understandable. Paired them with lime juice, tapatio and salt and they were pretty tasty! The best thing about my meal was the fish tacos, absolutely delicious!! Paired with shredded lettuce, pico de Gallo, Mayo, and avocado. The shrimp empanadas were delicious as well with the zesty sauce which they are served with on the side. The shrimp tostada was okay but needed some serious seasoning and salt. Overall, I will definitely come back specifically for the fish tacos! They were the highlight of my order so far! Love them! Definitely worth trying! I only revoke one star for the lack of flavor on their tostadas but maybe it's just me. read more

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The Molcajete De Mariscos Al mojo De ajo was delicious! We ordered a side of rice to share and spooned the sauce over the rice. We also shared the half dozen ostiones preparaados. Large, fresh oysters, con Cameron y pulpo with crispy cucumber, made for a great appetizer. We were pleasantly surprised! We have been searching for a great Mariscos restaurant in the area and we found it! We definitely will be back!!! read more

I ordered to be delivered on Uber eats. I ordered 6 empanadas de camarón and a cóctel de camarón. The empanadas barely had any filing in them. And they didn't include any type of dipping salsa. The coctel de camarón had absolutely no flavor. It tasted like shrimp and veggies in water. The Coctel de camarón was a large, they charged $18. It only included 3 tostadas. I was very disappointed. Pricey and not worth the food. I didn't even eat the coctel. read more

Great service & even better sea food. I went to this establishment yesterday for lunch with my fiancé for a special occasion & we were not disappointed. We were greeted by Gracelia our server who was really attentive and full of personality she guided us thru the menu & answered all of our questions. The food was delicious! I had the fish tacos which I highly recommend read more

Awesome ceviche, langostinas in chilli sauce so good you won't regret the aftermath, and cheap fresh cleaned and shucked oysters. Do it

If you haven't been here and had the langostinos or the cucarachas you have not lived!!!! Absolutely delicious

Love the service and their food! The owner and manager are very attentive. They make sure you feel welcomed! The seafood is fresh and has a delicious and exquisite flavor! I highly recommend you have the "ceviche de camarón!" It is delicious! The variety of drinks is also good! They have wine service as well. I definitely hope you can make it to this place! read more

This is my favorite seafood place, the food is consistently delicious! Every time I go I am instantly greeted by the kind waitresses. The prices are great ass well and you are given big portions. I also like to go on Sundays because they have karaoke night and the vibe is very lively and fun. read more

Delicious food, amazing service and moderate $$ !! I've ordered their seafood soup and it was super tasty.

Absolutely delicious food. Looooved the ceviche & basically everything else. You can't go wrong with coming to this place!

Good seafood. reasonable prices. Good service. Great location. Owners seem to be really attentive on giving a good experience the customer