Mario's Mariscos Frescos is one of those places that instantly feels like home -- if home happened to serve ridiculously good seafood. Mario himself sets the tone: welcoming, friendly, and genuinely happy you're there. I had the oysters and the red snapper, and both were absolutely delicious -- fresh, perfectly prepared, and clearly made with pride. The vibe is relaxed, fun, and full of life. Come hungry, stay awhile, and don't be surprised if you leave smiling and already planning your next visit. This place is a gem. read more

Great spot for seafood in San Miguel! This spot is unassuming and we were a bit hesitant to try it as the Google reviews were mixed but we wanted to eat something more authentic outside of more popular brunch spots in the city so we opted to eat lunch here. P.S. make sure you have pesos as they don't take credit card! Right when we walked in, Mario was super welcoming and accommodating. We wanted to get a whole fried fish and were told that they usually have sea bass or red snapper but the sea bass was reserved for later. We got the sea bass and then an octopus tostada to share as an app. The octopus tostada came out quickly and was a delicious and fresh way to start the meal. We waited about 20 min for the fish to come and it was definitely worth the wait. The red snapper was plenty for us to share and the meat was perfectly tender with crispy skin and a ton of fried garlic. It was served with coconut rice (slightly sweet) and salad which rounded out the meal. The best part of our experience just definitely how kind Mario was. My boyfriend wanted orange juice but we heard they didn't have it but halfway through the meal, Mario bought orange juice to the store and gave us a complimentary glass. As we were walking out, we saw a couple of people drinking a green juice and asked what it was and Mario gave us a glass to taste. It was cucumber water and so so good. Definitely recommend you try it if you come! read more

Mario's Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

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Ambience. B Service. A Food. A Price. A Came during hot end of May. Found a coupe parking spaces right in front of building. Otherwise, find street parking all around neighborhood. Found on Main Street drag in centro. Very busy traffic. Limited seating?! Closes at 8 pm everyday. Hodgepodge decor on walls and hanging from ceiling. Very clean and welcoming restaurant. There's a rope across door wasn't sure if open for lunch but they were. Very friendly and greeting. Met Mario! Speaks good English and recommended me a whole fried fish. Several Mexican beers to choose. I chose Victoria cerveza. Nice and cold in this hot day. Complimentary chips with salsa and a cooked fish salsa accompany. Very nice. Just ask for more chips if needed. Several hot sauces on table... OH and the spray bottle on table is the hand Sanitizer...I was thinking it was vinegar! lol. Glad I asked. I had the whole Fish fried Snapper recommended by Mario, owner chef, and requested heavy garlic sauce (evoo, wine, garlic and butter- delish). Fish is fried to order and perfectly prepared and served. Crispy skin and flaky moist bites of fish. $700mxn. My new friend and owner Mario! Very nice guy and great service and food. I'm a FaN! read more

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Marios combines fresh seafood and mariscos with great service and attention to detail. The whole fish cooked several different ways is delicious. They moved from Stirling Dickinson. read more

Terrific seafood served with a smile and attentiveness. If you want something discussion cask asks tell him what you'd like.

Háganse un favor y no se aparezcan en esa basura de lugar. El dueño y sus meseros son simplemente detestables. Nos daba ya risa lo molestos que estaban cuando se ordenaba y se consumía. La comida no es mala, pero el trato simplemente deplorable. read more

What a great way to start my travels in San Miguel!! The food was delicious and flavorful! I had the cilantro/garlic crab plate, which did not disappoint. The Marin salsa that comes as a complimentary was soooo good we have a saying where if someone is quiet while eating it means they are thoroughly enjoying the food, needless to say, I was not saying any word until I had scuffed down my food The service was fast and the owner bless his heart, such a nice man! The decor and atmosphere need a mention too. What a cozy, quaint and colorful place! Definitely try this place and get a margarita while you're at it. You won't be disappointed read more

Mario's Mariscos - Margarita on the rocks and the cilantro/garlic crab dish with coconut rice and a side salad - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

We stopped into Mario's for a couple of beers after a hot walk around San Miguel and Mario was so friendly and welcoming that we couldn't help but stay for some food as well, and so glad we did! We had the shrimp aguachile and later, after seeing some incredible looking raw oysters walk past our table we ordered those as well. The aguachile was slightly spicy and deliciously limey and the oysters were HUGE, fresh and spectacular. The artwork is beautiful and personal and it is a great spot to cool off and enjoy some truly delicious seafood, cold beers, and great conversation with Mario (in Spanish or English). read more

I highly recommend Mario's Mariscos, the seafood is fresh. We had 5 different dishes from ceviche, shrimp with garlic, tacos de pescado, and octopus. Everything tasted delicious. The best part is the service, Mario is very friendly and courteous and he goes out of his way to offer you the best service. Make sure don't leave before you try their Mezcal it was one of the best I tried in a long time. I will definitely go back on my next visit to San Miguel. read more

Mario's Mariscos - Bottle of Mezcal - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Freshest oysters I've ever had and cotel de camaron y pulpo was Aldo very delicious and very authentic sinaloa style mariscos. read more

Mario's Mariscos - Freshest oysters I've ever had, the coctel the camron was also very delicious, highly recommended for authentic sinaloa style mariscos. - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Super fresh and amazingly well prepared seafood! And Mario himself came out and made recommendations! Ended up with items not even on the menu - fresh oysters on the half shell and seafood combo plates. Amazing!! This is a low key, chill spot about a 20 min walk south from the main square, down Ancho de San Antonio. Worth the walk! Drinks are also tasty. Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards, but very reasonably priced! Also, not open super late (only 8pm), so just do an early FANTASTIC seafood dinner!! Regardless, I highly recommend it!!! Please go and support this fabulous local spot!!! read more

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Thank you Trip Advisor! Your reviews and a desire for good seafood brought us here. An absolutely wonderful meal and the comments about Mario and his brother being attentive and gracious hosts are spot on... We way overate because we wanted to try everything. Jaibe (crab) was generous servings and very tasty, had it as an appetizer and a (wonderfully spicy tostada). The pulpo ceviche tostada was also tasty and a HUGE portion. Wife had langosta (lobster) tails and I had Mahi-Mahi diabalo as main courses; wow! Can't finish this without a Margarita mention, they were great too.... read more

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Food was delicious, service was great & a must try while in San Miguel Allende. Make sure to bring cash because they do not accept credit cards. Also call to confirm hours before you come. The hours on the Google maps is not updated. read more

Mario's Mariscos - Octopus with garlic and white wine. A must try. - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Mario's Mariscos came highly recommend and did not disappoint. We had fresh scallop aguafrescas and they were fantastic - fresh, clean and perfectly seasoned with just the right level of heat. Fish filet sauteed in garlic, butter and guajillo chili was perfectly prepared. If I had more time I would eat here again read more

Hands down the best seafood we've ever had in Mexico! Everything was amazing and Mario waited on us personally. I can't even explain how fresh and amazing everything was. We can't wait to return. There wasn't a single thing we tried, that we didn't love. Job well done! read more

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After seeing all the amazing yelp reviews, we decided to drop by Mario's and hopped in a very easy ~10 minute Uber ride from Centro. We had already made dinner reservations for 6:30pm on a Friday evening but I don't think the reservations were necessary since this seems to be an early bird sort of place (a number of tables were occupied when we arrived but pretty much all cleared out right around when we got seated). However if you're a planner like me and want to make reservations, they took mine over the phone in English :) The seafood was very good! We had items all picked out from the menu, but after speaking with Mario, we ended up each getting a mixed seafood plate, which was about $25/plate. It felt a bit expensive since our other meals in SMA have been so cheap but I think it was actually good value since it included a lobster tail and very good assortment of seafood. The octopus especially was SO GOOD. Everything was perfectly cooked. But it was the service that really made this restaurant stand out since Mario personally checked on us multiple times and was so welcoming and even introduced us to his mother. I highly recommend this restaurant! Worth the (small) trek! Make sure to bring cash because they don't take card! read more

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Mario's Mariaco was amazing! All the food wonderful, Mario the owner of the restaurant was very nice personable! read more

Mario's Mariscos - Our family enjoying the restaurant and food! - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Seriously, the best seafood in SMA! They do not lack in either taste or atmosphere! The food was delicious, service was great, and the vibe of the restaurant was so relaxing that we felt like we were at a beach joint! Hands down, we recommend! We had the coconut shrimp (best we have ever had!), aguachile de atun (also the best I have had in SMA!), breaded fish fillet, and my 5 year old hand homemade fish sticks! All were delicious! You can tell this place is family owned with pride! read more

Food is amazing and service is one of a kind !!! All the seafood is fresh.... Seasoning is one of a kind!! Must try !!!! read more

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Our family had an excellent dinner at Mario's last night. Fresh, wholesome fish (dorado) filete, perfectly prepared with all the side dishes that were also wonderful. Garlic bread that was loved by all as well. Service was attentive and friendly, and food did not take a long time. One of the family members said it was the best meal they've had so far in SMA. Very close to La Comer. We will be returning to try other dishes! read more

Outstanding best Oysters !! Garlic Octopus and shrimp Todo Delicioso and prepared so quickly. Also attentive and friendly staff thank you Mario's read more

Does seafood get better than this? Mario is a stadup guy who made us feel at home in his restaurant. The scallops, oysters, pulpo and snapper were outstanding and we'll be back here. read more

Without a doubt the BEST SEAFOOD EVER! We came here last night with my parents and two of their friends because I read so many wonderful reviews...5 stars isn't enough! Mario greets you at the door, gets your name, and welcomes you with a hug! We walked into an awesome dining area with fun designs and writing all over the walls from customers over the years. We were given chips, salsa, limes and SMOKED MARLIN DIP...delicious!! I love octopus and Mario has a large selection of ways he can make it a real treat. I order the octopus ceviche tostada abs the octopus cooked in butter and garlic entree. This is the freshest seafood I've ever had, it tasted like it was caught right before served! My husband who didn't really want seafood ordered the chicken fajitas and kept saying the guacamole they came with was the best he's ever tasted! We had so much fun and when we were leaving Mario asked us to sign the wall, we felt honored!! read more

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We gave Mario's a second try and were very pleased with everything we ordered. Like someone suggested, just be sure to ask the price before ordering something that's not listed on the menu. read more

Fresh, tasty, excellent seafood at a reasonable price. The kitschy exterior belies the surprisingly good food within. I had the Mahi Mahi, which came with a small salad, coconut rice and garlic bread. I ate every single bite. My friends had the camarones (shrimp) which they loved. Mario's is a family-run place, with Mario serving customers with a smile and his mom and another family member handling the cooking. Just a great place all around. I'll be back soon read more

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Awesome Food, if you like seafood this is the spot to have a great meal in Sanmiguel. Mario is very friendly, Mario will make you feel like hoem read more

My new favorite place to eat in San Miguel. Great seafood and outstanding service. When we left we felt like family. The seafood is fresh and exquisitely prepared. A non-seafood eater was even accommodated with chicken fajitas. We will be back. read more

Mario's Mariscos - We felt like part of the family. - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Best seafood in San Miguel! Fresh, delicious and authentic. Mario is a great host and the service is very good. read more

Mario's Mariscos - Best seafood in San Miguel! Mario is the best - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

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Eat here before you go up towards the high price restaurants. We ran across this very authentic Mazatlán cuisine seafood restaurant and it did not disappoint. Micheladas 9/10, Marlin tostadas 10/10, Octopus sauté in garlic butter 10/10. Service was very cordial and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Cesar was our host and made this dining experience very enjoyable. read more

Perfect place for seafood with a very friendly host in a setting that makes you feel like you are steps from the beach. Mario his family and Alejandro take obvious pride in the freshness of the seafood which they bring in fresh themselves from the coast. Trust Mario with his recommendations and he'll usually show you the product before cooking. Nothing fancy, but with quality seafood like this, it doesn't need to be. Don't miss the smoked marlin dip if they have it. read more

Mario's Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - San Miguel de Allende, GUA

Super-friendly service and simple-but-delicious family-style food make this a nice break from the fancy frou-frou restaurants downtown. My shrimp cilantro was excellent, and all the fish we had was fresh and tasty. And they even corrected an order with no protests when I discovered it contained meat (my mistake). Particularly enjoyed our bilingual banter with Mario and his crew. read more

Food was very good and Mario is a top notch guy. We enjoyed the camarones and pulpos. Prepared perfectly.

Stopped at Mario's today for lunch and so glad we did! This place has wonderful service and the most delicious seafood you'll find in San Miguel. When you first arrive you'll be greeted with chips & salsa but also some smoked marlin salsa which is amazing! Make sure you try it on some chips. We had two dozen oysters which were some of the best I've ever had. They were creamy and balanced - not very briny and very meaty and tender. If you're an oyster fan, you'll want to order two dozen - trust me! And, they go perfectly with the Negro Modelo they have. For entrees we had the seafood platters which come with a side of super tasty coconut rice, garlic bread, and a lovely side salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper. I had the mahi mahi with Mojo de Ajo (garlic mojo sauce) - it was delicious. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. My friends had the lobster platter (w mojo de ajo) and the mahi mahi (diablo sauce). Mario was super attentive and took the time to explain all the offerings they had today and did not rush is at all. It was a lovely visit and we will definitely be back again!! Thanks, Mario & team for an excellent experience. read more

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We ate here the other night. It was so good. Lots of different seafood. The scallops were perfect as well as the octopus. Mario is a gem as well as the cook....who came out to say ola. We'll go back again soon. read more

If you are visiting SMA, and you are a coastal seafood lover, you have to make a trip to Mario's. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. Super fun and low key, with a true personal touch from the man himself, the famous Mario. Biggest, fattest oysters I've enjoyed, and I've enjoyed every oyster I've ever consumed, except that one. Once. But not at Mario's! For suspicious gringos like MY WIFE, this fish is fresh. It was swimming the day before, and gets shipped overnight to serve the next day. Bring a crowd, relax, and get ready for a fun time. read more

A highlight of our family trip. Wonderful fresh seafood. Authentic Mexican culture. But Mario himself is an energetic friendly and entertaining gem. The grandmas, kids, and I all loved it. read more

Excellent service and food. Owner very impressionable. Recommend to others visiting San Miguel de Allenda.

Great food. Casual and fun atmosphere. Friendly service. Good for kids. French fries homemade style just like my Grandma made. Fish sticks are AMAZING. . Thick texture. Shrimp tacos are also great. Lemonade and watermelon juice a plus! read more

Best seafood in Mexico! Genuine food and owner Mario! Fresh and delicious. I didn't have enough cash and he trusted me to come back and pay. That is rare at least for Americans lol. Come and u won't regret:)) read more

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We arrived at the restaurant after they closed but they set up a table for us anyway. The ceviche was delicious and everything was very fresh. Mario was very hospitable and it was a great experience. It's a little outside the city (you'll have to uber or taxi there) but it was refreshing to leave the city for dinner. read more