Fernando is the best and the food was crazy coming back tomorrow for my moms birthday

Food (5/5): We ordered La Exotica, Zarandeados, Gobernador, Consentida, the Craken tacos, and ceviche submarino. All of the dishes were absolutely amazing!!! The seafood is so fresh and the flavors so delicious. Unbelievable Mexican seafood restaurant that is soo delicious. We've gone twice and both times were great. Service (4/5): Solid service with no issues. Food came out fast. Staff could've been friendlier but overall good still. Ambiance (4/5): Chill authentic Mexican spot where the menu is in Spanish and there is plenty of nice clean seating. Gets quite busy and loud but is a really nice spot to grab food. read more

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Came back here after a while and it feels like the place got busier, but the quality has gone down. Seafood wasn't as good as before and the seasoning was weaker. The grilled shrimp was the most obvious issue -- flavor was okay, but not fresh. The texture was soft and a bit mushy, not firm, and hard to take the meat out cleanly. Other dishes were just average, nothing really stood out. Overall, it feels like the food quality has declined compared to before. read more

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If you're a seafood lover, this is your spot!! Their dishes have a kick to it, so definitely ask first if you have a spice tolerance (like me) Highly recommend the grilled shrimp and El Gobernador. Craken was good, but spicy. My group liked the Costra and the guac. Service was great and the place was lively. Be prepared for loud music! read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Tacos The Craken - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Fantastic place! Seafood was phenomenal and fresh. We would return with friends next time?

Went for a dinner on a Saturday and the wait was not bad at all. The staff got us seated and was very kind. The ceviche was phenomenal, but what isn't here? Grilled shrimps are a must and the tuna tostada is spicy yet I can't stop eating it. Highly recommend the steak tacos I even ordered extra to bring home. read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Love the hot sauce selection - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Went here for dinner and we got in at just the right time. It gets really busy and by the time we were seated, there was a line outside already. The Ceviche tropical was a great starter. I actually saved the sauce so I could use it on my tacos. Perfect hint of heat. The Sinaloa tostada was also fantastic. We had a variety of tacos but the Gobernador was my favorite. Also, there is quite the selection of hot sauces on the table and the habanero one with pineapple was my favorite! Will come back again to try more items on the menu! read more

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Spicy!!spicy!! Spicy!!! Foods are good but most popular dishes are super spicy and there is no prior warning!!!! Honestly my stomach is still burning right now but I gave 4 stars because flavor and balance were exceptional! I would return but next time will definitely specify I can't take any spice It must be jalapeño. If you can't take any spice, I would highly recommend taco de pulpo. Well...regardless I would highly recommend taco de pulpo. You don't get to try it elsewhere, and it's sooo good that I regretted not getting all three tacos as taco de pulpo! read more

Loved it! This is a new spot-only 3 months old. Great food and service. Very authentic and homemade tortillas on their tacos. This place is all about seafood. I got ceviche with shrimp and fish so tasty with lime and red onions. The steak taco was excellent- first time I can say one of the best tortillas ever. Grilled shrimp was very good. And the inside was great too- tender steak and filled with toppings. We tried the green sauce aguachiles. This is like a cold soup- the broth was green and creamy tasting of lime and cilantro. Really amazing flavor. 100% returning to finish sampling more of the menu. Recommend for great ceviche and standout tacos. Also tried the mango margarita with mezcal. Refreshing. Service was great. Christian was very helpful in navigating the menu. read more

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Prior to feasting on Mexican seafood in Mexico, we decided to get the teaser version at cult favorite Mariscos El Submarino. What's not to love? The Aguachile Mixto Verde came in a super-sized mortar (more like a stone cauldron) filled with fresh, generous cuts of fish and shrimp, all swimming in a chilled broth of lime-flavored glory. It was everything you could want in an aquachile, and if you don't finish it with tears of happiness brimming in your eyes, you have no sole. If you loooove tuna tostada as much as I do, you'd be disservicing yourself by not getting La Consentida, which comes packed with salsa macha--not to be confused with the over-exposed Japanese powdered green tea, macha is essentially Mexican Lao Gan Ma (chili crisp oil) but with peanuts instead of garlic crisps. Mariscos' version is an ample marriage of spicy, crispy, fresh, and umami, and I would happily eat this every day for the rest of my life. Finally, we got a half dozen of the Camarones Zarandeados, which were perfectly grilled and lightly seasoned. Unless you're allergic to shrimp, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't get a platter of these beauties. Mmmm......shramp! read more

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Run, don't walk. Everything was so fresh and so delicious. Mariscos has a few locations in NY and I'm so happy that they finally opened in NJ! The space is bright and inviting. At noon on a Friday there were plenty of tables, and it was no problem to pull two tables together for our group. The first thing I noticed was the full bar! East Flour used to be in this space and did not have a liquor license, so it was an exciting surprise to see one. After all, who doesn't want a cold beer to wash down some spicy ceviche? The menu is a little overwhelming because there are so many options, from ceviches to aquachile to tostada and tacos. We started off with a green aquachile which came served in a huge mocalate and had so much fresh shrimp and octopus. The guacamole was also standout. For mains we tried a bunch of things like tacos, ceviche, a shrimp burger and some tostadas. We ate so much and literally nothing was a miss. The tacos are a bit small, but all other portions were huge. The tostada is basically an an entire ceviche portion on top of a tortilla shell. I really enjoyed everything and it'll be hard to avoid coming back next time I'm in JC. read more

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Mariscos El Submarino is a recent and very welcomed addition to downtown JC. It's close to the Path (so if you are coming in from the city or another neighborhood, it's incredibly easy), has plenty of seating, a full bar, and an incredible menu. Our group stopped in for lunch on a weekday and had no trouble getting a table. We started with the guacamole and aguachiles verde. The aguachiles, which was basically like a Mexican ceviche, was a big portion and a great starter for a group. It definitely had a little kick to it, so beware if you don't love spice. I got two tacos, "the cracken" which was octopus and a "pescado" fish taco. Loved both of them but would absolutely need to get the octopus taco again on my next visit. My friend ordered the Rosarito tostada and just the towering pile of seafood that came out had everyone's eyes wide. It was so tasty and probably one of my favorite bites of the meal. If you are looking for a new taco/seafood spot, this is a place to try. read more

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When my friends suggested we meet at Mariscos El Submarino, I asked, "Is that like a fish sandwich shop?" (Like an idiot.) It's not. It's a Mexican gem that specializes in seafood. Ceviches, aguachiles (I'm not entirely clear on the difference), tostadas, caldos, tacos...the menu is huge, and all in Spanish, but just about everything we ordered was delicious, so if you don't know Spanish, just point and you can't really go wrong. Just kidding, it's 2025. My younger counterparts clued me in that I didn't have to spend decades learning Spanish food words because now you can just use Google Lens and it will literally just translate the menu right before your eyes. Science, bitch. Truly, just about everything was outstanding. The only thing that was just OK was the ribeye taco, so I would stick with the seafood. After all, Mariscos is right there in the name. Things I Would Highly Recommend (basically anything with shrimp): 1. The Rosarito tostada (has shrimp). 2. The camarón taco (camarón means shrimp). 3. The hamburguesa (it's a shrimp burger). 4. The ceviche tropical (has shrimp). 5. The aguachile verde (again, shrimp). 6. Bringing five friends so you can share lots of stuff (mostly shrimp). 7. Making one of those friends bring her new baby because she's the cutest (little camarón that you ever did see). read more

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I had heard about Mariscos El Submarino and read the reviews form their original location in Jackson Heights. When it opened in Jersey City. I knew I had to visit. We tried the aguafresco negro, ceviche tostada, and all the tacos except the ribeye. We loved everything. I think I'd like to order the aguafresca verde next time around. Make sure to try the ceviche tostada, which offers the same classic ceviche, but a smaller portion on a tostada. If you enjoy fresh seafood, ceviche', and margaritas, you have to pay the newest Mariscos el Submarino a visit. read more

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Run, don't walk here! Mariscos is new to Jersey City, and as much as I want to gatekeep this place, it is too good not to share! Every single dish I got here, I was in heaven! The place itself is very casual. You seat yourself, and the servers come and get your order. The menu is in all spanish, but if you've taken Spanish 101, you'll be just fine figuring it out! They specialize in Mexican seafood dishes so that is exactly what I went for. I started out with the octopus (el gobernador) and shrimp (el enchilado) tacos. Both sets of seafood were so fresh! And of course, the tacos were out of this word. I also loved that there were so many hot sauces on the table to try, which elevated the tacos as well! I also go the ceviche tropical. Again, the seafood was incredibly fresh and I loved the kick this ceviche had. To finish, I went with the Michelada de la casa, which was also extremely spicy and tart. Overall, incredible experience! Be sure to check it out before they become popular and it is hard to find a seat here. I guarentee they will soon! read more

Mariscos El Submarino - El Gobernador y El Enchilado - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Came for lunch twice right when it opened so there was no wait. Vibe is really relaxed, seat yourself wherever you desire, and order within a few minutes! I LOVE their shrimp (camaron) and fish (pescado) tacos. The other ones were kind of dry in my opinion, but I also love a good sauce. Their camarones zarandedos are also delicious and unique! Never had anything like it before, but tender grilled shrimp always hits. read more

Ordered one Ubereats and I must say ... Amazing stuff!!! Tried them for the first time and cannot wait to try out their other offerings. The tacos were really tasty and well portions of fillings. The Zarandeados prawns were amazingly cooked with perfectly sweet fresh with smoky flavours. The Gobernador was cheesy goodness and loads of prawn filling. Highly recommend this place and will most definitely try more if their offerings. read more

Service was outstanding! The food was delicious (highly suggest the Rosarito) and the drinks (Paloma w/ Mezcal) spot on! Only thing is the menu is in Spanish, so know it or have Google translate ready to go! Love it! Sorry the pics aren't in order read more

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La comida tan fresca y llena de sabor como si la preparo mamá. I ordered 1/2 dozen of oysters, one octopus taco, the craken, and El submarino ceviche; good amount of food plus the friendly energy from the employees made this good experience. For those who dont trust much, You can actually see the young man making las tortillas right from your table and they have Square machines which they bring to you for you to pay, you dont have to give your credit/debit card away. Sorry I didnt take pictures, i was so hungrrrry. read more

Imagine my surprise when I got here at noon when they opened and there was already a line out the door! Then when I left a couple hours later, the line was even longer!! This is probably because the food here is delicious, fresh, and unique for Jersey City! Ceviche-city now!! We tried the aquachiles, the guacamole, the octopus taco, the steak taco, the grilled shrimp and all of it had such great flavor!! I also really loved how chill it was inside, the servers were so nice, they didn't rush us, they brought everything out quickly, and we had a great experience! I'll definitely be back!! read more

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Went for the first time today for lunch. It won't be the last time. Aquachile Verde, steak taco, octopus taco, and 1/2 dozen grilled shrimp was the order. Aquachile came with the freshest sauce packed with lime and cilantro with fresh fish, shrimp, and octopus just swimming inn that delicious green sauce. Steak and octopus tacos came simply dressed with cheese and the best corn tortilla I've ever had. Grilled shrimp was perfectly grilled and lightly seasoned to let the taste of the shrimp and the char on the shrimp shine through. Passion fruit margarita with mezcal to wash it all down was delicious. Service was great. Employees were warm and engaging. Lively music made the setting very festive. Food is from the Sinoloa region of Mexico and well worth the 40 minutes and difficulty parking. read more

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Genuinely everything was good BUT two orders were exceptionally spicy - the ceviche tropical and tuna tostada. I wasnt warned about the spice level - my dad just couldn't eat it; meanwhile I ate in tears. Also, the restaurant was cray busy so service was a bit slow. But again, the fish itself is delicious and fresh with great flavor, so I'd definitely recommend it and come back for other menu items. read more

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I was hype to finally try Mariscos El Submarinew's newly opened Jersey City location. I have wanted to eat here for years, but apparently not enough to trek out to Queens; finally, laziness pays off! We arrived around noon on a weekend and were seated right away. Our server explained the menu to us and pointed out the most popular dishes, which was very helpful since we wanted to order the hits. Our favorite dishes were El Gobernador taco, The Craken taco (octopus), Camarones Zarandeados (grilled shrimp), and La Consentida Tostada (tuna). We also had the ribeye steak taco and shrimp verde Aquachiles. We loved the aquachiles flavor, but didn't love the texture of the shrimp. I am looking forward to trying this dish again with fish instead of shrimp. read more

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Casual and fast dining spot! The tacos were soo good- I got the steak and octopus. The steaks had been charred so that it tasted almost crunchy. The fact that the cheese had been melted on was a nice touch and reminded me of shake shack's thin crunchy patty burgers. They drizzled a bit of spicy sauce on top which fit so well together. The octopus was absolutely amazing and something that is rare to find for that price in Jersey City. It was meaty so you really get your dollars worth. The ceviche plates were pretty big for about $15. I had always thought ceviche was more of an appetizer but you literally get an entire oval plate of ceviche with hard shelled tortillas which is pretty filling. I'd come try the burger next time read more

Perfectly credible aguachile verde to be found in Jersey City, which is a pleasant surprise. Very pleasant atmo, good smoky mezcal cocktails. read more

I was there 2 days ago and I'm already missing it. The place is brightly lit with a very casual atmosphere with white metal tables and chairs. Server was great, kind and patient, as I weighed my options. I went alone so couldn't try a bunch of dishes as I usually like to do. I got the La Chaparrita. It was a really sizable portion, and really fresh seafood!! Best ceviche dish I've had in a while (be warned though, it is pretty spicy). It contained cooked and raw shrimp, fish, octopus, cucumbers, topped with avocado and a fried shrimp thing. I wasn't a big fan of the fried shrimp, but the rest of the dish was absolutely amazing. I'll definitely be back whenever a seafood craving hits! Writing this review is making my mouth water, so I'll need to go back really soon. read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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One of my favorite styles of food done extremely well. Highly recommend the grilled shrimp and fish ceviche as the stars of the dishes we tried. The aguachile verde was tasty, but definitely on the spicy side. Went on a Friday night and the place was buzzing. A fun, lively, casual atmosphere including the upbeat music playing. Our server was very friendly and made great recommendations. Already planning our next visit. read more

The warm welcome to the restaurant was heart felt. The food and service was great. I highly recommend Mariscos El Submarino. read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Service area and bar - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Good food Great service Low key No frills which I like Prefer a chunkier guacamole Good soup also! read more

Seafood was very fresh and everything was great! Love the different sauces that they have as well as the aguachile. We tried the seafood burger too! read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Mariscos Burger - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Mariacos Submarino was great and my favorite Mexican spot in JC. The food tasted genuinely authentic from BCS or Sinaloa with strong flavors, and seasoning. Everything we ordered was excellent. The drinks were strong and well crafted. The vibe was also very authentic Mexican (not fancy or anything but casual like a beach town taqueria) with loud banda music, a casual setup, and bright overhead fluorescent lights. Waiters were attentive and had good suggestions, nothing fancy or formal but a great casual experience and service from them read more

Amazing flavors. Fresh food. Worth the price and travel. Had a mix of things during my visit. The grilled shrimp were my favorite--nice buttery and grilled flavor. Service was great as well. Straightforward and courteous to answer and questions and requests. Decent sized indoor dining area but still a squeeze. Over all experience 10/10. read more

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Visiting friends in JC and they recommended this place. It's a small cafe, new and clean. As others mentioned, menu is in Spanish, but google translate plus asking the waitress and we were fine. Originally I was going for the tropical cerviche, but I was distracted by these tall glasses of what looked like gaspacho. I was told they were coctales (shrimp cocktail) where shrimp were submerged in a spicy-sweet gaspacho you ate with a spoon. Amazing! I also had a shrimp taco and was completely satisfied. Friends got some other tacos and everybody was rolling their eyes in ecstasy at the fresh flavors. Not much for anybody who can't eat fish here. But for Mariscos fans, this is the place. read more

Everything about this place is wonderful, from the food, to the service and the vibes. Staff very patiently explained everything on the menu. The tacos were 10/10, and the seafood is so fresh! Everything so good, definitely coming back read more

Mariscos El Submarino - Mexican Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Best Mexican seafood I've ever had, absolute perfection!! Everything tastes freshly made, portions are good enough, prices are fair, service is quick and friendly. Left stuffed and happy. Already planning my next visit. 10/10 read more

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Buyer Beware! Unless you order a Margarita made with their house tequila for $16.00, they will charge you $30.00 for a non house tequila like La Gritona or they will tell you that they are giving you a discount for $20.00. Those prices are absurd for this brand! It's not like I am ordering Clase Azul Reposado. Not that they carry it or would I waste such a premium brand on a Margarita...especially at such a basic establishment like Mariscos El Submarino in Jersey City!! Sadly, our wonderful experience with the bartender (Christian) and the rest of the staff was overshadowed when we received the bill. read more

What a wonderful hidden gem! I had been reading about this place all over the internet and social media for quite a while- it was time to give it a try. My partner and I first tried La Exotica torre. It was delicious! The aguachile blended beautifully with the avocado and fresh tuna. For tacos, we got El Gobernador y la Costra. Both were delicious tasting. We were surprised they were served in two different styles. La costra was served like a normal Mexican taco, versus El Gobernador which was easily twice the size, twice the meat, and served like a quesadilla. Nothing on the menu distinguishes this. This may actually be a Mariscos menu hack!! Dive below the menu and find the best deals, haha! To wash these down we had a strawberry margarita (I had to ask for fresas as they are not on the menu), and un Pacifico beer. Both were delicious!! I thought it was bold to put tajin on the strawberry margarita rim without asking, but it ended up being alright. Some kudos to MES for serving Topo Chico from beautiful Monterrey! While the restaurant seemed full, there is adequate spacing between tables and parties that I never felt crowded. HUGE shoutout to the staff! Front of House staff is wonderful, and the kitchen staff give the place a name! I only saw three people making food in the kitchen for the whole restaurant. They were absolutely fabulous, looked to be making the food efficiently with care, and produced some very tasty eats! Definitely try out Mariscos El Submarino. I walked by wondering about it on many occasions, and am so happy I have finally stopped in to enjoy! Provecho! read more

Amazing place! The food is so good and the prices are great. Our server was such a nice guy, he gave us great suggestions ! We even had our little talk about Mexican music. The guacamole was sooo good! We had a blast and will be back soon for sure. I also loved how clean is the place . read more

This place... is.... Insanely good. But I can't read the menu. But everything is good. So it doesn't matter.

This place is excellent. Everything is fresh with plenty of vegetables. The octopus is excellent. Service was wonderful and friendly. Also, it's bigger than East Flour was so plenty of space to bring a group. read more