A hidden gem in West San José, Luna Del Mar is a quiet, reasonably priced restaurant with a variety of menu items from which to choose. The quality of the food, in my experience, is amazing, surpassed only by the hospitality and kindness of the mother and daughter team who own and operate the restaurant. The ambiance of the venue is warm, relaxing, and comfortable. A small parking lot provides ample parking for guests. I highly recommend Luna Del Mar if you are looking for a delightful Mexican/seafood dining experience. read more

Luna Del Mar - Neli and Neli -- the mother/daughter team at Luna Del Mar. - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a nice spot to get some great food. After reading some of the reviews I see it's a mom and daughter shop and I think they are the ones that are always there. Came in and got the menus pretty fast and got helped fast. The drinks and chips with salsa got served first. Me and my boyfriend got the carne asada plates and it was pretty good. I loved the flavor of the rice, beans and the meat. We will defiantly be stopping by again. read more

Luna Del Mar - Carne asada plate - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

Howdy, I dont even know where to begin with this place. Honestly, its tough to put it into words because i genuinely haven't had this bad of an experience at a dining establishment in a long while and it was rough enough for me to leave a review so people know what they are getting (or not getting). My wife and i had a rare night out to eat after the kids back to school night. We looked this place up, saw lots of good reviews (which now boggles my mind), so we decided to give it a whirl. The first thing we noticed when we walked in, is there were no other people in the place at 630pm on a wednesday off of one of the busiest streets in san jose during rush hour...red flag. We walked in, and up to a little counter, and a younger woman greeted us, was pleasant and asked if we wanted to sit or order to go, we told her sit. She handed us a few menus from the counter, which when we got to the table to look over, we could feel grime and old food on the laminated menus. Red flag two. We sat down and started to look over the menu, and within a few minutes, you couldnt help but to notice the music blaring so loud on the wall directly behind our heads, that we could barely hear each other say what we wanted to eat. After a few minutes, the younger woman came out with a basket of chips and take our drink orders. Margarita and ice tea (ice tea was soft drink poured out of a plastic bottle, i could see it in their cold case behind the counter). The chips were out of a bag from safeway, and they were stale. They were not fresh or warm restaurant chips, but round, bland, stale, store bought chips with a tiny cup of flavorless salsa. We didnt finish the tiny basket by end of night, it was not good and the menu said only the first basket is on the house (thank god). Gal came back out with our drinks and to take our order. My wife ordered the enchiladas...gal says, oh we are sorry, thats a specialty saturdays only! Wife was bummed, but she pivoted quickly to flautas...only to be told once again that is saturday only specialty item (menu does not indicate this at all). Wife super bummed again, orders the taco salad (oh boy, im thinking to myself, if Her plan C is a taco salad, she officially is over this place and we are in trouble). My turn, i order the combo fajitas. Corn or flour tortillas, i ordered flour and rice and beans. While we waited, we stared at fake plants, sea shells and listened to blaring music. When food came out, the fajitas came first, with a side of rice and...salad? I orderer it with rice and beans, but ok. She brought me out some beans and said she would be back with some silverware and taco salad. So while my hot fajitas cooled off, we waited for silver ware and my wifes taco salad. When she came out with our tiny forks, she asked my wife what kind of salad dressing she wanted on her taco salad: ranch or Italian..,huh? Ranch or italian? Authentic mexican restaurant and the taco salad she brings out i kid you not was a iceberg wedge house salad served with a side of italian, no beans, or sour cream, or guac, or anything that resembled a traditional taco salad. When we asked her where all the good stuff was, she said that every place is different and thats how they make it there. By this point, i mean, we werent thrilled with much of anything. But it was time to dig in. I had my fajitas in front of me with a small plate or rice, and another small plate with beans, and my three tiny flour tortillas, lets do this! At this point im so hungry, i didnt care. Wife starts to dig into her house salad in a taco shell, and as she is digging in, she pulls out a piece of parchment paper about 5x5 inches wide...when we asked the waitress about the food contamination in the salad, she said it was their way of keeping the bottom of the taco shell from getting soggy and again told us every place is different and that is how they do it there. To say it was a rough dinner, is an understatement. It felt like a gamble to trust the food at this point. I hesitantly at a couple tiny fajitas (served w no sour cream, guac or anything, just dry bland food on stale tortillas). The shrimp was tough, the steak was jerky, and the food just had no flavor. Wife ate a few bites of her salad despite the parchment paper incident, and i couldnt finish the bulk of it, because it was just not worth asking for more tortillas, nor dealing with another frustration. So, we very quickly prob within ten minutes of receiving our forks, were closing our bill and getting out of there. Super disappointing experience, and to have an employee argue with me about our food being contaminated with parchment paper and how to make a taco salad is enough for me to never return. Im not a foody, or Robert Irvine, but i just think they need to be more honest with what they are serving so patrons know what they are getting, and get some culinary help in there because the food quality was not quality and literally had trash in the dish. read more

Came here with my dad looking to try a new Mexican spot. The ambiance was truly nice, it was well decorated and had great lighting. Right as we sat down, the waitress gave us chips and salsa while we had a look at the menu. We ordered the Caldo de camaron and mixed fajitas. The food came out 10 minutes apart from each other and our waitress forgot to give us the tortillas twice (she helped out 2 other tables before coming back to us with them). Also, our soup came with fish not shrimp initially so we had to go back and ask the kitchen to fix that. The food was great though. The caldo tasted rich and the fajita veggies were nicely done. My only qualm is that the shrimp in the caldo was pretty overcooked and the chicken in the fajitas was very overcooked and dry. The bill came out to around 60 dollars for everything. If I was to come back, I'd stick to the shrimp fajitas as those were really well flavored. read more

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Came here for late lunch one Saturday afternoon. This place was a Falafel place before this restaurant took over. Not too big inside. Maybe 10 tables at the most. The restaurant was clean, well lit, welcomed by a friendly cashier/server. We ordered Bacon wrapped Shrimp plate and Tao plates. Both were delish and good portion. Felt the price was a bit higher than other Mexican place so I deducted one star; however we will definitely come back as we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. read more

Luna Del Mar - Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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My husband and I really enjoyed the food at Luna Del Mar. Everything tasted delicious and cooked perfectly - I really enjoyed the fish on the salad , the fajitas were flavorful. Service was great. The restaurant was cute. read more

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8.5 FOOD WAS BOMB PORTIONSTRY THIS PLACE the sangria was really good aswell.I ordered a burrito it was price great and was very fresh ! read more

Luna Del Mar - Front side - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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Perfect fried fish. Just like eating a fried fish on the beach. Sides were great. Highly recommend.

The food here taste awesome (one of the best fish tacos in the area). The price is higher than others though. The service is slower than expected (took about 30min to get our order). The ambient environment is very nice and the owner has good taste. Parking is outside on street but manageable. read more

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This popped up in the old falafel place. We decided to give this new restaurant a try on a weekday for dinner. Place was completely empty when we walked in. It's small but they filled it up with a lot of artificial plants because of which it was very colorful. Menu had a lot of seafood options and we were intrigued so we got an order of fish soup in addition to some chicken tacos and chicken fajitas. What worked- The fish soup is AMAZING! It had large veggie chunks like potatoes, carrots etc, the fish chunks were large as well but the broth still felt light while being flavor packed. The fish was delicately cooked without any weird fishy smell. They provided toppings like hot salsa, diced onions, lemon wedges and cilantro on the side which amped up the soup. I highly recommend getting this. We could hear them cooking in the kitchen, they took their time with it and when the food came it all looked and tasted extremely fresh and prepared with a lot of care. What did not work- The dishes felt westernized compared to the plethora of other Mexican restaurants and food trucks in the area. For example the veggies in the fajita did not have their characteristic char. Beans were replaced by a salad in the fajita dish. The service is extremely slow, almost at a snails pace. Though we were the only ones in the restaurant it took almost 20 mins to get our first dish. read more

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Good food and excellent service and attention to detail. It was a quiet, nice and cozy place.

Omg what a gem!! Hubby had al pastor tacos and I had a taste and they were soooo good! The meat was seasoned so tastefully! I had chicken tacos and were good too and that green salsa is to die for! We both had beef flour quesadillas and were very good as well. Highly recommend! They are a hole in the wall spot but a hidden gem! read more

Great food and amazing service in a nice, clean environment! We had the shrimp in sour cream and it was delicious! Great service from the owner and the cashier! Stop by and try it! You will be amazed! read more

Luna Del Mar - Restaurant entrance - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

The music is soooo loud here. So eating in is tough, but if you're into it, you might like it! Still, it is super loud!! The young lady working the register is sweet. It's a family owned little shop, and there is a homey feel to it all. The food is absolutely delicious. The bacon wrapped shrimp is a must try. The fajitas are pretty good, too. It's a new business, and I can overlook some of the inconsistencies like missing tortillas that come with the fajita platter, etc. The food takes a very, very long time to come out. Which is a bummer. I hope they can get the hang of things, and I hope this business doesn't fail like the last few restaurants that were here at this location. read more

The owners are amazing people! Very authentic mexican cuisine! Great experience 10/10!

We came and left this place still hungry after $58. We had to ask for plates, and utensils. The cook/owner stepped out for a store run and left her daughter alone to cook. We never received the last dish because the daughter wasn't sure which ingredients to add since her mom didn't answer her call... This is by far the weirdest experience ever. They should've just closed their doors during that store run. Crazy!!! read more

The food was really good we got the 7 mares soup, empanizado shrimp & the campechana. The 7 mares soup was delicious it didn't need lime or any thing . The empanizado shrimp was super tasty and crispy not soggy at all . The campechana had big shrimp and had a lot of flavor . Honestly I'm glad I stopped by. I was craving seafood and I didn't know what to get because the menu had a great variety of seafood. I can't wait to come back and try some other stuff. read more

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Clean, festive, and incredibly delicious! I tried the calimari the first time, a quick stop, and was impressed with the clean, lovely restaurant, the service, and the incredibly perfect appetizer. With a little more time today, I decided to try the dine-in experience... even better! The chips and delicious house salsa are accompanied by a generous portion of lime... trust me, a few drops of lime unified and elevated this simple appetizer. Care was obviously taken when choosing this combination, and the chips were hearty and flavorful; possibly stone-ground? The shrimp are fresh, perfectly seasoned, and bursting with decadent flavor. Add the excellent produce and incredible sauce and you have a can't miss experience... the lowly shrimp is elevated to VIP status here, carefully prepared and paired with incredible fresh produce carefully prepared. Hands down the best tacos camerones I have ever had. Run, don't walk, to try this cozy, beloved restaurant just off Saratoga. You will thank me, I promise you! read more

Luna Del Mar - Calamare snack! Tender calamari, well seasoned with a delightful crispy breading, complete with carrots and celery (a lovely surprise!) - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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We went for a late lunch and will be back again! Everything was delicious but the star was the seabass filet with garlic butter. Perfectly cooked. Friendly and attentive service. read more

I had the enchiladas suizas, and my wife had the grilled fish. They were both delicious!

Honestly. Don't waste your time or money here. So many things wrong with this place. Food took over an hour for a party of 5, and we were the only ones there when we arrived. Food was decent but for the time waited you would think it would come out better. Upon arriving they placed 1 basket of chips with salsa for 5 people and when we asked for more, we were not informed it would cost extra. Server gave us the chips then ended up charging us at the end. You would think if you had to wait over an hour for the food, literally 4 plates; the chips and salsa would at least be complimentary. And if it isn't you should inform your guests. We also order 3 fajita plates and were only give like 5 tortillas. Less than 2 per plate. We were also charged extra when we asked for more tortillas. We were also not informed it would be an extra charge until it was on the bill and too late. Steak was too rough and not chewable and chicken seemed undercooked. We were not informed the plates would be scolding hot when placed in front of us and my grandpa burnt his finger. Fajitas came with only salad and rice. No other condiments like salsa or guacamole. When we asked for guacamole and beans we were told they still need to be made and would not be available. It was 6pm. Not sure why the reviews are so high, maybe it's new ownership now. Never again. read more

Decent food but insanely overpriced. I went for fish tacos and they were $12 each and so tiny! I would have probably needed 5 to get full and I don't eat that much. The taste and quality of the food was fine but I almost went broke and still remained hungry read more

I went twice after finding out this restaurant was open (I didn't realize they opened, I think in September). My family was happy that I found this place. I had the fish soup and the grilled fish plate. I loved both as they had excellent flavor, tasted freshly made, and it had good portions. The first time, my plate came with white herby rice, which was really yummy. The second time, it was more orange closer to the typical Mexican rice, and even though it was good, I prefer the less typical white/beige herby one. My daughter had the fish tacos, and she liked them so much that she reordered the second time. The interior is very nicely decorated and very clean, and the persons that run this restaurant are friendly and offer good service. I did not take pictures of the food as we were all very eager to eat it and forgot to do so. read more

Luna Del Mar - Inside - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

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Bomb shrimp burrito! Tons of sauce inside and the Diablo is really hot. The mojo de ajo is great too

I came here with my wife and had an amazing time. I think we crashed someone's birthday party they were having at the restaurant but the whole vibe was amazing. They were having karaoke the whole time which was very nice because the singers did such a great job. I believe even the owners joined in and they had an amazing voice. The food was absolutely delicious. We had shrimp cocktail's. The shrimps were huge and it was a big portion. We will definitely be coming here again and bringing our family. Keep up the great work Luna Del Mar read more

Living in San Jose, I've tried every Mexican restaurant you can imagine. Luna Del Mar recently opened up down the street and I decided to give them a try, not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of service, ambiance and most of all, quality of the food. This was NOT like any of the typical Mexican restaurants that I've been to, and that is a very good thing in this case! When the rice and the salad arrived, I was amazed at how distinct and delicious they both were. All the meat and seafood was extremely fresh, and you could tell there was a homemade touch. The decor is also very inviting and the vibe is very lively with karaoke being sung. It was also very clean all around and inside the restroom as well. Aside from the delicious and different food, the best part was the service provided by Nellie. She was extremely sweet to me and my wife from the moment we ordered until the very end. She recommended her favorite dish, which was a bacon wrapped jalapeño and shrimp plate, which I forgot the name of, but you should definitely ask about! The salsas are all homemade and very flavorful as well! I can't say enough good things about Luna Del Mar and Nellie's outstanding service. We're definitely going to go back and try all the dishes that seem most unfamiliar to us, I'm sure we'll enjoy them all judging by the quality of the dishes we had tonight. Definitely come and support this business, I know I will be a regular there from now on for sure! read more

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Omg this place was fire !!! The fried whole fish was on point and hit the spot! The shrimp soup was very flavorful love it!! Will definitely be coming back ! read more

place was dim and the food came out very slowly. we waiting around-30 minutes for our food to arrive and the flavor was okay. the ambience was nice though, seemed cozy. the store is in a bit of a weird place though read more

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This is a Mexican Restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. We came here on a Monday early evening. We were the only customers. The restaurant was clean and they were playing Hispanic karaoke music on the screen. Since I've been to Mexico, the menu instantly reminded me of Puerto Vallarta because of all of the seafood offerings. The rest of my family had fajitas; I had a delicious a shrimp wrapped in bacon dish. Omg, it was yummy! Everyone was satisfied with their meal and would definitely come back. It's family operated, so some are young and learning, be patient. The mother is the chef. She does a great job! read more

Had the shrimp ceviche and fish taco and it was fire! Delicious flavors, generous portions, and good prices. Highly recommend!

Really loved the seafood! Had the shrimp tacos. Excellent service and and excellent food! read more

Everything was made to order delicious visiting from out of town and decided to give it a try after all other options seemed lack luster. Was a solid option! read more

This is a nice and clean family run restaurant. We arrived at an off time for lunch so we were the only ones dining there. The service was attentive. The shrimp tacos were really good, but the fish tacos were just okay. The bacon wrapped shrimp however was delicious - I loved that there was a little slice of jalapeno hidden inside. Unfortunately, the fries that it came with were undercooked and soggy. 5 stars if they could perfect the fries to go with the shrimp. I also loved that it was served with a little salad and tortillas. We'll be back! read more

It was super delicious my favorite was la Tostada Mixta. Service was fast and the place was cute and clean. I recommend read more

La comida muy rica el servicio excelente un ambiente muy agradable se los recomiendo 100% tiene una amplia variedad de comida read more

Luna Del Mar - a whole fish on a plate - Seafood Near Me - San Jose, California

I never write reviews. But this place is THAT good. The tacos are amazing with real tortillas and the shrimp in the chipotle sauce was so good we ordered a second order to go. Real authentic seafood Mexican read more

Was a bit disappointed as I had high hopes for this place. The service was incredibly slow and inefficient, to the point where the server went back and forth for individual sets of cutlery for a party of five. However the host was very friendly and hospitable. We were also quite disappointed with the food. The tacos were the highlight of the meal and I would definitely recommend them. However many of the other dishes we ordered ie: ceviche, fajitas, bacon wrapped shrimp; were lacking in flavor and were very one note. The inside is quite nice and clean with sea themed decorations. There are mostly tables for four. read more

Spent a wonderful thanksgiving here after having a power outage on thanksgiving. Fajitas and tacos are great, tamales are fire. Most importantly the staff was wonderful and accommodating read more

came in on a saturday evening around 5pm and left around 6:45pm for 2 people. wait for drinks was super slow. only one girl cooking and working. a bunch of ladies were there sinking karaoke super loud. shrimps were overcooked, tasted like beef jerky. they tried- but it's a no go for me. read more

It was so delicious and the customer service was very nice and helpful and the customer service is very very appreciated