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    Mariscos Altamar

    4.6 (71 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dave Q.

    What a place... the outside of the building is nothing to speakof but the inside is nice, clean and the food is really good. We ate there, vs. to-go, they have a fairly large seating area. They also seemed like they are doing a lot of to-go orders. We were seated and they brought out ceviche and fried tortia chips and crackers. It was delicious and had a little spice with a really nice fresh taste. The two salsa's were also very good, one was on the milder side and one was hot. My wife had the Camarones Zarandeados (Grilled shrimp with home sauce). It comes with several shrimp and rice. It is marked mild, my wife thought it was a bit spicy but loved it and eat it all. I had the Huachinago Al Gusto (Red Snapper natural) with Diabla sauce. It comes with rice, a piece of bread and a salad. The picture shows it with fries but I didn't get any. I was okay with that as it was very filling and delicious! A musician came in and played some music on his guitar and sang, that added to the entire experience. If I lived here I'd be visiting here a lot.

    red snapper plate
    Amanda L.

    They gave us free salsas with what I think is fish ceviche which was solid. The orange sauce was super good and had a lot of umami. It tastes kind of like a spicy Vietnamese shrimp paste sauce. The fried fish plate is really great. Very fresh fish but they didn't tell us we could get a sauce on the side (my lack of reading also influenced that though). The fries on the plate are good and the garlic bread was great. We also got the spicy special ceviche which had shrimp and oysters. I wasn't the biggest fan of the oysters because they were in an unfamiliar sauce (very tamarind forward), but my mom really enjoyed it. The seasoning on the shrimp is pretty solid and fresh tasting. Service is very nice, most Spanish speaking but very friendly. Maybe a tad bit slow considering we were the only party there for a while but not bad.

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    Phillip B.

    This spot is fairly new in town, and I decided to check it out while in Corpus Christi for work and craving some good seafood. The ambiance is great -- it has that classic Hispanic/Mexican restaurant vibe with comfortable seating and good music that makes you want to stay awhile. The food was stellar. I ordered the red snapper, which came as a whole filet, and it was fried to absolute perfection. The garlic butter sauce they serve with it is incredible and really ties the whole plate together. The dish also comes with rice, a side salad, garlic bread, and french fries -- definitely a hearty, filling meal for the price. I'll absolutely be back to try more of their seafood options. It's one of the few Mexican spots in the area that specializes in Mexican-style seafood, and they do it very well, while also offering great and welcoming service. Highly recommend checking this place out!

    Fish plate
    Mark L.

    Food is really good worth the wait. They are busy but fast. My wife loves the shrimp cocktail. Mostly seafood with some meat plates . Highly recommend you try

    Salsa and little ceviche
    Stephanie S.

    Everything here is super fresh! They have so many different seafood options from ceviche, fried fish, fish tacos, and more. The prices are also great! All tables get a basket of corn tostadas with salsa and a fish ceviche when you sit down. I always order a whole fish. I have had both their whole snapper and tilapia and both are super good! You can pick the sauce that comes with. I have had both garlic butter and nayarit. The plate comes with salad, garlic bread, rice, and fries. So much food and great for sharing! I've also tried the seafood paella which is not like the Spanish style paella. This is more loose and not crispy but it is full of flavor! They also give a generous serving of mixed seafood. Great place if you love a good drink because they have a big menu of cocktails and beer. Location is right at the corner of Weber and SPID.

    Paella Del Mar - No modifications, but you can ask for spicier or no spice at all.
    Vanessa S.

    Everything was delicious! The service from our server was wonderful. We usually ask for recommendations, but the menu had pictures and honestly everything looked appetizing. We started with the oysters and shrimp empanadas & both were amazing! The empanadas were perfectly cooked with just the right balance of crisp and softness. The flavor was great, and the sauce that came with them was absolute perfection. The oysters had great flavor too. Personally, I can't do large oysters, so I didn't finish them, but they were still very good. We shared the paella, and it was plenty for two. It was my first time trying paella, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but the flavor and taste were definitely on point! The ambiance was nice, it was packed when we arrived, which is always a good sign. They don't have a host, so you just grab any open table. The cashier was young, so don't expect much in terms of customer service (lol), but honestly, it didn't matter because everything else was great. I also had a michelada, and it was on point! Next time, I'm definitely trying the margarita in the tequila bottle! Overall, great food, great vibes, & I can't wait to come back!

    Mariscos
    Armando M.

    Good service soon as we walked in and the mariscos were bombaaaaa! Don't forget the micheladas too!!!

    Filete de Pescado Relleno
    Stephanie K.

    Coastal seafood bringing the "taste of Nayarit," a region on the Western side of Mexico (between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta) to Corpus Christi. Business is booming and with good reason - servers are buzzing with the friendliest welcomes, a troubadour singing traditional songs over dinner, and large crunchy corn chips with ceviche served upon seating. The menu is huge and varied with photos for enticing options like cocteles (marinated shrimp & fish cocktail), spicy Camarones Zarandeados, and a Pina Rellena (pineapple stuffed with seafood). I tried the Filete de Pescado Relleno - a giant portion of fish smothered in beautiful shrimp, mushrooms, vegetables, and white cheese. It's about as indulgent as fish can get, but also delicious and comforting. I liked mine with their green salsa - bursting with citrus and jalapeño, an exciting topper to every dish! Serving the sweet tooth, their house horchata is icy cool, rich with vanilla and cinnamon, amazingly balanced. A lovely experience all around, almost as good as vacation south of the border.

    Chipotle Chicken
    Justin F.

    We haven't had seafood in a while so we wanted to try this new place out. We noticed that they had good reviews so we decided to try it out. The business was easy to find since it was on the side of SPID, and once we walked in we were quickly greeted and seated. Once seated the server gave us fish ceviche and tostadas with salsa's. It was delicious and I never seen a place that had that. For our main dishes, I ordered the Chipotle Chicken, and my sister got the Baja Fish Tacos, and my girlfriend ordered the Felete De Pescado Relleno. Everything tasted great and the price was decent! Overall everything was good and I will probably come back to try other options.

    Dinner time!
    Frankie M.

    I ordered the Paella plate out of the menu. As you can tell from the left over that it was okay. The plate came with a lot of onions. Never had a paella with so much onions. The food wasn't that bad but it wasn't the greatest either. Price for the place was decent and affordable. Service was good and server was attentive to our needs. Enough space to accommodate various large parties.

    Para mi ,el mejor restaurante de mariscos en Corpus Christi ,,100% recomendado
    Mily G.

    El servicio siempre atento y el ambiente muy agradable , la comida una delicia , con las mejores salsas para sus platillos

    Fajitas were generous and tasty
    Paul C.

    What a weird surprise. I grew up in Corpus Christi, about three miles from Mariscos Altamar. Back then, it was a Whatab*rger. Today, it is home to a very cool Mexican seafood shop, where you are seated with a serving of free ceviche! Is it great? Not really. But it is solid. The food was so very tasty. The paella was a surprise. Rich in flavor and generously served with crab, clams, and shrimp. It was delightful. It had a deep umami flavor. We also ordered the mixed fajitas which was probably a pound of chicken and beef. The only complaint is that the tortillas were store bought and flavorless. The fish a la plancha was very good, but not sure if it was as advertised. Still, it was perfectly seasoned and tender. The margaritas were $6.50 (June2024) and worth twice that.

    Prices for 4 people
    Michael N.

    Great seafood with affordable prices (for this type of food). The atmosphere could be better in the future since the restaurant is small they are located inside an old Whataburger establishment. My only complaint is charges for a to go plate.

    Super clean shucked oysters? Yes! Ceviche with a little spice on top?! Absolutely!!!

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    Great full meals , plenty variety of different plates, great service , can add u favorite drinks. Service fast and good. Prices accessible

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    Delicious seafood very authentic. Nice family ambiance. Our waitress was very polite and helpful.

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    Food was amazing! Service was great. It was busy but the staff was on top of it the whole night. Lots of options if you don't like seafood.

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    1 year ago

    Food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. Have not had such unique and delicious seafood before in the entire coastal bend!

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    Would eat here everyday if I could. One of the best paella I have ever had with just the right spice

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    The food is delicious, nice little restaurant, very clean, kind staff. We will definitely go back next time we're in Corpus.

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    This place is very unique yet excellent. Not your everyday restaurant. I highly recommend.

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