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    Mar Y Mar

    3.4 (211 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    The delicious food
    Jesse S.

    Came around 2:30 not very busy. Had a Cerveza preparada, delicious. Not to be missed . Also had the rock cod fixed ranchero style. Trying something outside of the normal, I was not disappointed. Definitely worth it. Will come back to try the oysters . The fish yes get . The cerveza preparada get!!! Service is great. And food tasty.

    Michelada

    My favorite local family owned restaurant. Very attentive to their customers and food is always delicious and fresh. The drinks are great and I especially love the micheladas. They often have live music and karaoke which creates a fun and inviting atmosphere. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the San Bruno area!

    One of new items Arracgera
    Don M.

    New items on the menu are so fire! Definitely recommend! Service was very fast this time around and the music playing in the background had the tequila going down like water!

    lengua super nachos $17
    Jeff H.

    We stopped by lunch. 4x al pastor tacos $12 and lengua super nachos $17. The restaurant was 1/2 full. The food came out within 10 minutes. That's great for those of us that have only an hour for our lunch breaks. The food tasted fine. There's was a smokey flavor to their refried beans in the nachos. Good job staff at Mar Y Mar.

    Bug in my fish Ceviche. Just ordered today.

    I ordered Fish Ceviche thru Uber Eats and there was a huge half cut bug. I called Mar Y Mar and the lady that answered said I don't know what to tell you. I didn't make the fish Ceviche.

    Ordered a Fish Ceviche Tostada, found a HUGE BUG chopped up with its GUTS cut up. Absolutely disgusted and shocked. Reporting this.

    Don't act like there wasn't a problem when I called to complain about a HUGE BUG in your ceviche.

    inside with live musica norteña.
    David G.

    Stopped by for some fish tacos, an octopus tostada, and an agua de hibiscus. Overall, the food was decent -- not my absolute favorite, but still enjoyable. The shrimp was a bit on the chewy side, and while everything tasted fine, it didn't totally wow me. The octopus tostada had good flavor, though. The agua de hibiscus was actually one of the highlights -- perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too plain. Super refreshing and definitely something I'd order again. The ambiance is lively and energetic, especially with the singers, but it does get pretty loud. It's open seating, so you walk in and find your own table until someone comes by with menus. Service was okay -- not super attentive, but friendly enough. On the plus side, the food came out quickly, which is always appreciated. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. If it were a little less loud and the service a bit more attentive, it would easily be a stronger rating. Still a solid spot for a casual meal!

    Tacos de lungua y asada, con aguachile y una margarita de fresa
    Alex R.

    Ive been coming here for many years, and for good reason. The tacos, fried whole fish, campechana and drinks bever disappoint. Then add the amazing staff and welcoming personalities, make you never want to leave. It gets crowded, as it should and at times service could be slow, so be patient, but quality food takes time to make.

    I ordered the taco dinner, which was very well prepared and served in generous portions. The flavors were well balanced, and the meal was both satisfying and filling. Although I did not take photos of the shrimp cocktail, it was excellent--fresh, well seasoned, and reminiscent of authentic Mexican cuisine. Overall, it was an enjoyable dining experience and a meal I would confidently recommend. Pedí la cena de tacos, que estaba muy bien preparada y servida en porciones generosas. Los sabores estaban bien equilibrados, y la comida fue satisfactoria y abundante. Aunque no tomé fotos del cóctel de camarones, era excelente: fresco, bien sazonado y que recordaba a la auténtica cocina mexicana. En general, fue una experiencia gastronómica agradable y una comida que recomendaría con confianza.

    Bob U.

    Three stars is appropriate, but I'd come back if I were in the area. Feels authentic, since they default to Spanish when talking to you. I definitely look like a gringo, but my Spanish is pretty good, so I didn't mind. They bring chips and salsa right away, but the salsa wasn't like anything I've had before. It was very thin without much chopped veggies. Kinda weird, to me anyway. Chili verde (pork) was good, I ate it all. I know it's a seafood place, but maybe next time I'll try that. Also, idk why everything is so damn expensive lately. This ain't taqueria prices. One margarita, one entree and one beer was $42 with tip.

    Fried Red Snapper
    Bob K.

    Really great Mexican seafood spot on San Mateo Ave in San Bruno. Came in late on a Monday and really enjoyed ourselves. Had the oysters which were excellent... super fresh and great with lime Also, had the whole fried red snapper which was cooked perfectly and really delicious. Kids enjoyed the chicken quesadillas, which were meaty and substantial. Enchiladas looked excellent as well. Overall food was great, service was fine if a bit inattentive, and the place just seemed like it could use a bit of a cleanup. Also, would have loved some homemade tortilla chips to go with the excellent salsa.

    Pacifico preparada
    Carlos V.

    I was visiting family in the bay and was craving mariscos. The restaurant looks freshly remodeled so it definitely is modernized. The staff was very easy going and knew how to strike good conversation. I started off with what they call a preparada which to my understanding is their version of a Michelada. It was different but had a great taste so I had to order a second one. I also ordered a coctel de camaron y pulpo (shrimp and octopus) and it was right on the money. Everything tasted fresh and it didn't taste like Clamato and ketchup which I loved. To my understanding they have a live band every Friday. I would def recommend this if you're in the area.

    5 tacos for $3 each and a 23 ounce beer on tap for $6. $5 side of beans. Great prices and flavor. Chorizo, al pastor and carnitas
    Eric C.

    Monday night: walked in around 8pm and it wasn't busy. Staff were very friendly. Prices and taste are even better! Got 5 tacos, ($3 each) and a side of beans ($5). And a 23 ounce of Pacifico on draft for $6. You cant beat this price for a big glass of beer on tap! Anyways, the chorizo, al pastor and carnitas tacos were freaking amazing. It's been a while that a taco made me say "wow" out loud. These were jam packed with flavor. Free chips and decently spicy flavored salsa. A big juke box that locals were playing good Mexican music on and gets kinda loud, which is fun but not if you want a conversation with someone I bet. I was alone for a work trip so it was awesome! Definitely coming back if I'm in the area!

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    2 years ago

    Food lacked flavor. Not truly authentic Mexican food. Fish ceviche is mixed with canned tuna. Will not be back.

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    Amazing consistent food every time and excellent service and prices. I can't say enough good things about this place

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    2 years ago

    Bad food and service as well prices way up there.went to get some camarones enpanosados and my daughter got very sick.

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    Idk why this place doesn't have rave reviews. The food is fast, delicious, quality, and affordable. Thanks Mar Y Mar!!!

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    Food is good and also more than enough for one person! We tried fried fish, grill prawns.

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    Cajun Bowl - San Bruno - Shrimp, crawfish, clams, corn, sausage combo

    Cajun Bowl - San Bruno

    4.0(295 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$
    Sports on TV
    Free parking

    I was craving seafood boil and could not justify driving an hour down to SJ and waiting in a…read moremassive line to get it, so I decided to try out Cajun Bowl again. I used the promotion on the website to get 2 free pounds of shrimp as well as the #7 combo (shrimp, mussels, crawfish). I got the combo in the super ultimate sauce. The flavor of the sauce was pretty good, and you get a lot of it in the bag. It was interesting because it had a bit of a tomato-y scent to it, almost like creamy spaghetti sauce, but it also reminded me of instant ramen flavoring (lol)?? I like that the sauce didn't taste as salty or as unhealthy as Boiling Crab's sauce, which has a ton of butter and leaves me chugging water afterwards. As for the seafood itself, the shrimp was good but a bit overcooked. My favorite part of shrimp is eating the heads, but these heads did not taste very good or fresh. Similarly, I got a few mussels that were closed which means they were dead before cooking and have to be tossed. I also wish they had a combo that was shrimp + mussels + clams because I don't really like crawfish. I do like that the combo comes with some sides, but the sausage pieces should definitely be bigger than some skinny slices. Overall taste of the bag was fine, and it was piping hot so seems like it was really freshly cooked when I picked up. Cajun Bowl hit the spot and I'm glad I have this option close to home!

    Cajun Bowl San Bruno was not too bad. There was a good amount of seating and an accessible bathroom…read morewhich was nice. The service was alright however the servers kept leaving us every few minutes and it took forever for them to take our order. We got the shrimp mac and cheese (spicy) and the 1lb of snow crab legs (mild) with the super ultimate sauce with an addition of sausage and broccoli. The shrimp mac and cheese was very delicious and the crab legs were large and meaty. While pretty good, the crab was a bit overcooked and the sauce we had gotten lacked a lot of flavour and was thick and pasty rather than seasoned well. The sausage was very good though. Overall the experience was quite nice but lacking in some departments.

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    Cajun Bowl - San Bruno - Really good restaurant from seafood and the shrimps Are so yummy!!! The place clean and good music! Love it

    Really good restaurant from seafood and the shrimps Are so yummy!!! The place clean and good music! Love it

    Cajun Bowl - San Bruno - Head-on Shrimp w/ super ultimate sauce (cajun, + garlic butter + lemon pepper), "spicy", sausages | $22.99/lb

    Head-on Shrimp w/ super ultimate sauce (cajun, + garlic butter + lemon pepper), "spicy", sausages | $22.99/lb

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    PPQ Dungeness Island - Millbrae - Indoor dining is back!!

    PPQ Dungeness Island - Millbrae

    3.9(491 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    This is the perfect spot to grab solid Vietnamese-Chinese seafood right by SFO. Definitely come…read morehere with friends, order as much seafood as your heart desires, and prepare to get messy in the best way possible because everything absolutely slaps. The menu has so many great seafood options, especially if you're a crab lover. They offer a variety of different crab flavors, so there's a good chance you'll find one that fits your taste. The crab was flavorful, saucy, and so satisfying to dig into. They even give you bibs upon request, which honestly feels necessary if you're planning to go all in. The prawns were also a highlight. They were a decent size, cooked well, and perfectly seasoned. We also ordered the garlic noodles, which were great and exactly the kind of buttery, garlicky carb moment you want with seafood. The green beans were a nice addition too and helped balance out the meal with something fresh and veggie-forward. The only thing I'd probably skip next time would be the raw oysters which didn't taste as fresh. Their fried chicken was delicious though! Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly, which made the whole experience even better. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better casual seafood feast. It was so good that my husband and I actually came back two days later just to get the fried chicken and crab again. That pretty much says it all.

    Oh how PPQ used to be one of our favorite places to get fresh crab cooked different ways. Now it is…read morejust a restaurant that is overpriced and average. This location in Millbrae is big and good for large parties. Parking around dinner time is always challenging but we always find a spot using some patience and circling. Food is not as good as it used to be but some dishes are still solid. One example is the peppercorn crab, a family favorite through many years. The tiger prawns were overcooked and the grilled pork was tough to chew. For seven of us, we got the special for six and added a couple of extra dishes. Service was also subpar because PPQ no longer offers fried banana with ice-cream. Dessert is just Mitchell's ice-cream on cones. We heard the table next to us get asked what flavors they wanted. Our dessert came with two of each of the three flavors offered, coconut, green tea and mango. The other disappointment was the server/restaurant couldn't even bring themselves to just comp us one extra cone seeing there were seven of us. For the price we paid, there are plenty of other better restaurants on the peninsula to give our business to.

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    Diamond Head General Store

    Diamond Head General Store

    4.0(494 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    I just love this place. It's like a little piece of aloha in the middle of the bay area. I love…read morethe feel of the general store along with the shave ice section and the fusion hawaiian food. It's almost like a Matsumoto's meets upscale Zippy's feel. My favorite is the luau curry katsu...huge portion with all the yummy memories of being back home. My daughter loves the spam musubi and she always loves to pick out a small snack from the general store isles. Everyone goes home happy and we always look forward to our next visit to this little "diamond" in the rough.

    cute spot with good energy, but the musubi didn't quite live up to the hype…read more i got the tempura musubi and the bacon, egg & avocado musubi. first impression of the store was really good though. the space was super cute, there were people sitting down and eating, and the musubi were all lined up so it was easy to see what they had. the menu was clear, and the staff was around and happy to answer questions about pricing, which i appreciated. overall, it had a really welcoming and lively energy. the musubi themselves were a little disappointing for me. the rice was really mushy and didn't have much of an individual grain texture. it basically all stuck together, and the rice itself was pretty flavorless. i was expecting something more like sushi rice, although i know that's not necessarily how all musubi are made. the sauce was also kind of unevenly distributed. it was mostly on one end rather than throughout the musubi, so some bites had a lot of flavor while others were pretty plain. that said, i think some of this could just come down to personal preference. someone who likes softer rice or less seasoning might actually enjoy it. it just wasn't quite up to my standards based on what i was expecting. overall, really cute store and good atmosphere, but the musubi themselves were just okay for me.

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    Crunchy Chili Garlic Chicken

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