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Las Islitas Mariscos

3.0 (70 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Very disappointed in the service, the food and the prices. They charge you 1 dollar per 1 individual plain tostada
Vivian R.

Las Islitas in Watsonville was a disappointment, attached the bill, they charge me without telling me it cost extra, each 1 plain tostada cost me 1.00, we ordered a caldo de pescado, it should come with tortilla o tostadas, and I ordered a side salsa for my fajitas because they were a little dry, the waitress Lucero didn't advise me if I ordered salsa on the side they would charge be 8.99, the drinks tasted like syrup, the tortillas for my fajitas were old and falling apart. Not a good experience. Food had no taste, beans were not fresh. Disappointed

Tacos Gobernador
Alex A.

I placed an order over the phone and this is what I came home to... Purchased two orders of Tacos Gobernador and 12 empanadas de camarón con queso. Do not recommend this place.

Pasta Las Islitas (overcooked pasta, overcooked broccoli, a few pieces of chicken)

I ordered "Pasta Las Islitas" via DoorDash for lunch today. I had ordered this item previously and it was delicious pasta cooked al dente with seafood. The amount provided in the order was enough for 2 people.... I ordered it again and received overcooked pasta, with five pieces of overcooked, broccoli, and a few pieces of chicken. Yuck! The cost for this lunch item was $26.65... (See the picture).... I called the restaurant twice. They did not answer. I left a message requesting a call back. No one ever called me back. I like the seafood from this restaurant. But, given this experience, I will not be ordering from there again.

I ordered the tacos governador and this is what I got. A bunch of tomatoes with onions and 7 small shrimp.
Gabriela M.

I ordered the tacos governador...I got tacos with lots of onions and tomatoes ohh and 7 small small shrimp. This is ridiculous and poor food service. I will never again order from here. In this pic I posted..all those tomatoes and onions came out of the 3 tacos I ordered. So sad

Kalani H.

- Wow this place is a 51-50. I am so not impressed. I love the music, and the amazing staff. The food however I'm not a fan. 3 people ordered a shrimp cocktail with a little twist. None of them had any flavor. I never, EVER needed to look around for different hot sauces to give a shrimp cocktail flavor. I feel liked they just used red food color in water. It just tasted like shrimp flavored water. I'm sorry it was the worse shrimp cocktail I've ever had. I wish I had asked the owner this question, "when did you realize that your chef gave up on believing in his food skills?" The staff was the best, but the food killed it. Sorry I won't be back there any time soon... - Wow este lugar es un 51-50. No estoy tan impresionado. Me encanta la música, y el personal increíble. La comida sin embargo no soy un fan. 3 personas ordenaron un cóctel de camarones con un pequeño toque. Ninguno de ellos tenía sabor. Nunca, NUNCA tuve que buscar diferentes salsas picantes para darle un sabor a cóctel de camarones. Siento que solo usaban colorante rojo en el agua. Sólo sabía a camarones con sabor a agua. Lo siento, fue el peor cóctel de camarones que he tenido. Me hubiera gustado haberle preguntado al propietario esta pregunta: "¿cuándo se dio cuenta de que su chef dejó de creer en sus habilidades culinarias?" El personal era el mejor, pero la comida lo mató. Lo siento, no volveré allí pronto. - Wow ang lugar na ito ay 51-50. Hindi ako nagulat. Gustung-gusto ko ang musika, at ang kahanga-hangang tauhan. Ang pagkain subalit hindi ako isang tagahanga. 3 tao ang nag-order ng isang hipon cocktail na may isang maliit na iuwi sa ibang bagay. Wala sa kanila ang anumang lasa. Hindi ko kailanman kailangan ang pagtingin sa iba't ibang mga mainit na sarsa upang makapagbigay ng hipon cocktail flavor. Pakiramdam ko ay nagustuhan nilang ginamit lamang ang pulang kulay ng pagkain sa tubig. Natutunaw lamang ito tulad ng hipon na tubig na may lasa. Ikinalulungkot ko na ang mas masahol na cocktail na hipon na mayroon na ako. Nais kong itanong sa may-ari ang tanong na ito, "kailan mo napagtanto na ang iyong chef ay sumuko sa paniniwala sa kanyang mga kasanayan sa pagkain?" Ang kawani ay ang pinakamahusay, ngunit pinatay ito ng pagkain. Ikinalulungkot ko na hindi ako bumalik sa anumang oras sa lalong madaling panahon ...

A seafood cocktail pretty amazing
Isaiah G.

It's in a shopping center. There was parking it was cool considering we went with a parking of 25 people. They made a huge table for the kids and adults. There was live music and a jukebox pretty cool. Drinks were good and good was a good size. For my family a party of 3 it was $30. I thought that was good considering what we purchased and the size . I would definitely return.

Torre de mariscos... not on the menu. You have to ask specifically for it.

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It was ok tostadas were good the empanadas too we did get raw shrimp when we orders the bacon wrapped shrimp

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Great fish tacos and lemonade. Chicken and shrimp tacos very good. Clean, easy parking

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Food is really good drinks and cayo are my favorite service is good I will definitely come back

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Great food, great cooks but shitty service and I don't suggest you call to order they will hang up and make fake excuses once you show up

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Asada taco plate with extra al pastor taco
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Over cooked and dry chicken
Over cooked and dry chicken
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Cilantros

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I was surprised at the sub-par customer service at this place…read more It was my first time here, and, at first, it seemed like it would be my new favorite place (busy atmosphere, drinks, food)! It obviously is a popular place. My husband and I sat at the bar and ordered drinks and asked for a menu. And then we waited...and waited, and waited.. The worst part was the waiter/bartender had a long ongoing conversation with the couple directly beside us, but completely ignored us the whole time, and didn't ask if we were ready to order--just walked by after every conversation. We had our menus closed on the counter, so I think it was kind of obvious we were ready to order? Also, no conversation at all about menu items and recommendations--zero, which really helps when I am at a new restaurant deciding what to order. Finally, after a long wait, I did what I really (!!!) don't like doing, which is to try to flag down anyone who might notice to take out food order. At that point, I am over. However, that did work after maybe 2 tries. We both agreed the customer service wasn't very good, and there are better places elsewhere. I guess don't try to order food at the bar. The food was good, but nothing special. The salsa is watery. I do prefer a chunkier salsa, especially with chips. The drinks are very good as well as the wine selection, so maybe that is an option.

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SIZZLING SEAFOOD FAJITAS
SIZZLING SEAFOOD FAJITAS
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