Mariscos La Costa will always have a special place in my heart. My first date with my husband was at the Oakland location, so stopping off at this one in San Jose comes with a built-in sense of nostalgia. Thankfully, the food holds up. Fast, fresh, and consistently hits the spot. This is not a place you overthink. You order, you eat, you are immediately satisfied. The tostada de pulpo y camarón is my go-to. Bright, citrusy, perfectly chilled seafood with just the right balance of texture from the octopus and shrimp. It is refreshing, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you are craving something light but still satisfying. It's a very special place. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Tostada pulpo y camarón - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been eating here since the 90's. As a kid from around the way, I'd skate all day and pound a burrito at the end. I still pound the burritos but I don't skate anymore This will always be an East San Jose staple! A part of my youth. Asada burrito will always do it. Lately I find myself mixing carnitas and pastor Agua Chile, nachos, tacos, agua Fresca. Allll of that. The same guys have been running it since I was a kid and funny enough they still recognize me after all these years. Thebench seats, the sign All unchanged since I was a kid and have a home feeling every time I come around. read more

I absolutely love this spot and I always purchase the Campechana that is mouthwatering for sure. Anytime I'm having a craving for this seafood mixed cocktail I come here no where else. Hats off to the chef read more

Mariscos La Costa - Campechana a seafood mixed cocktail. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I went to buy a shrimp burrito for lunch ended having a full Peel onion . I had previous bad experience with la costa but I decided to give another try. Please check out the order to go because we order for lunch and we can't go back for an exchange or return . read more

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Everytime I visit from SoCal, this restaurant is a major stopping point for me. No other restaurant in SoCal has the best ceviche and tostada that compares to this one. I usually order about 4 tostada each time and finish it all. In the picture, I bought tostadas with fish and octopus . It was raining the day I went, but I am so glad that this place offers a sit-down in an enclosed area to enjoy the food. Highly recommend this place as a pit stop before heading into Oakland's Chinatown. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Tostada con pescado y pulpo - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Love La Costa ! Been to all the locations and this one is really good. Prices are great and burritos are fireeee. We always order asada & pastor super burritos. My daughter likes the Carnitas quesadilla. She calls it a piece of heaven. So bomb!! read more

Went out for lunch and we found this place. Food here was ok. I had the shrimp tacos and wife had steak and shrimp fajitas. House margarita was on the weak side. Service was great, nice and friendly atmosphere. read more

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La Costa used to be one of my go-to growing up in SJ. Skip the burritos. Burritos are nothing like how they used to be. Burritos were soggy, lacked structure, and low-key skimpy. No flavor at all! I recommend getting the ceviche or cocktails here. And taking it to-go since the tables are dirty. read more

Got a carne asada burrito because it seemed like what everyone else was getting, which is kinda weird since you'd think everyone would be getting seafood? Either way, it was a solid, but not super memorable burrito. Very fast. read more

I was upset when I got my Aguachiles because the way they make them here is not my style at all, the shrimp is not cook in lemon. I send my husband to nicely show them my food and honestly I wasn't going to keep eating it. A nice men came out from the kitchen and offer us another one but with cook shrimp, he give us different options and I think that's very nice of him In making sure we happy with our food. I was not convinced at first but I say yes. Just because of this reason I'm giving them a better start rate. My food was better and I got a tostada mix and it was good too. They have no alcohol but it's ok. I normally like to eat Mariscos with a beer. read more

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$15 for 5 tacos wasn't bad at all. Both the asada & pollo were so good. Fresh, lots of meat, lots of flavor. They didn't skimp at all. Not chewy or fatty like some places. They were cooked perfectly. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Walk up, place your food and you'll be eating within minutes. These guys are quick! This is an outdoor seating area only. Weather you are ordering tacos, burritos, ceviche or anything else on the menu you won't be disappointed. Leave your cash in the bank, they now take cards! Tap away and eat on. read more

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Perfect authentic experience. I recommend the asada or carnitas. Perfectly cooked and assembled everytime. Their horchata is to die for. Absolutely recommend. read more

If I could rate it a zero I would! As a fan of the Mexican cuisine this place was definitely not it at all! The young cashier guy was extremely rude and giving me attitude, unprofessional if you will. Don't get me started on the food. Oh heavens no! They add way too much salsa and not enough meat. You're better off going somewhere else and spending money on a business that truly deserves it. read more

The food is good . Service is good too This place been here for years really good price on the food. The ambiance is great location a lot of open space which makes it better read more

*** Update May 2024 *** Just wanted to check in and give shut-out to this place again. Still much cheaper than other taco places (less than $10 burrito, less than $3 taco), still generous with the amount of meat on the tacos and in the burritos and quesadillas, still use tasty sauces that don't give me headache. And to be a little more consistent with my other reviews, Tipping Practice: Awesome, None !!! read more

Delicious food, great price and fast service! Super friendly staff. They already know me and my usual order haha. This is the king of fast Mexican food! Sunday's they have one of the best menudos I've tried! It's always clean too! Staff is able to keep up with the cleanliness :) read more

Mariscos La Costa - Tacos de Cabeza & tacos de al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Mariscos la Costa is a small place with outdoor dining only. So what do you do if it cold like today you either bundle up or take it to go. To go was our choice for today considering the weather. Service is pretty good here every time i have been here. Today the line was long and the place was pretty busy. The line went fast and got our food in a reasonable amount of time. The food is good with good seasoning and presentation. I usually go with the carne asada tacos and the huns get the shrimp cocktail. Bothe were good and satisfying. Till next time. read more

Mariscos La Costa - tacos asada - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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They skimp you on the meat worse than Chipotle! If you order extra meat they will nod their heads and say okay and charge $3 extra dollars for you. Then you are surprised with extra Rice and Extra Beans to hide the fact that they be scamming people. Should have just gotten tacos maybe? read more

Mariscos La Costa - Can you spy any Extra Carne? - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food and presentation. Love the bday pie/ice cream and flaming shooting candle and Tequila shot. Great for a party!

No me dieron el burrito como lo pedi, despues de mencionarlo 2 veces, y no me hecharon salsas, el compa despachando se ve que anda bien arriva alas carreras, Valen V**** read more

this place was one of my go-to's a while back for their fish tacos so i was so disappointed coming back recently and seeing they no longer offer these! it used to be cash only but they are now with the times so you can pay with card everything is priced really well and portions are a decent size. there's only outdoor seating and they prepare the food quite quickly. huge parking lot as well! read more

Got treated different for being Asian. The guy doesn't give me any sauce for my burrito either. Such bad service

Have been to the Alum Rock first and last time I ate at La Costa; this is a short review for a first the Seven Trees location. By Monterey Road, Teriyaki dude, Lee's sandwiches and a gas station! Got a carne asada quesadilla and it came with radish, cabbage, sour cream a slice of lemon, not this dry slice, no juice they serve at some taquerias. Overall, I felt like this quesadilla was ok, the meat was hot and kinda soft, tender with no crisp or char. Cheese was ok too. Not too bad. My friend got two pollo asado tacos and she didn't think much of it, I thought that the meat was boiled and not grilled. Ok. I got a bite, and I thought it was boring bland, not much of an ingredient kick. Overall, I would like to try some shrimp tostada next time I go to the Seven Trees library! Enso forever. Covered patio seating. Self-serve ketchup, hot sauce and napkins. Rice side order. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." --Babe Ruth read more

We went to this place on a Friday night and there was relatively little wait. It's located near the center of a small plaza. The seating is all outdoors and in the open-air, os no indoor seating. After our order was placed, we got our food relatively quickly. One thing to note is that this place is CASH ONLY. We ordered a Burrito De Carne with Chicken. There were other meat options to choose from and even a vegetarian option for burritos and other items in the menu. The portion size was huge and given the size, the price was definitely worth it (~$8). The burrito was very juicy overall and not at all dry, it had a generous amount of sour cream and veggies. The extra sauce it came with was not very spicy and while I found the burrito flavorful, it was not as spicy as I'd hoped and pretty mild overall. Overall, definitely enjoyed eating here and will be back again to try something else on the menu! read more

Mariscos La Costa - Burrito De Carne (with Chicken) - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2021 Quarantine Chronicles My dad has taken my eight year old son for lunch at Mariscos La Costa after they golf. My son had leftovers recently and I took a bite and loved the taco (super yum!). On June 18, 2021 my husband and I came here for date night. Our order Two taco platter with rice and beans 5/5- carne asada tacos with the works, refried beans and rice. Everything was delicious and generous portions One carne asada tostada 5/5 - crispy tostada shell topped with carne asada and lettuce minus cilantro (due to my food allergies). One carne asada taco 5/5 - perfectly marinated beef on a small corn tortilla. Portions are generous and delicious. The only downside is this place is CASH ONLY :( Wonderful customer service and delish food. They have tables outside and everything is kept super clean. Staff are wearing masks and if you are not wearing a mask you will not be allowed to order. In this day and age where all meals in the SF Bay Area seem to be $100 or more it's so refreshing to get authentic Mexican food for $21! I can't wait to come back and try out their other menu items. Noelle's Notes Cash only Delish food Must wear a mask to order Staff are wearing masks Dining tables outside are kept clean and sanitized. read more

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This is the spot for good portions and good pricing. Customers service always consistent since day 1. Keep up the good work La Costa

It's supposed to be a seafood service but they would not put shrimp on my burrito as a second meat and I tried to pay and he told me no. It was a little crowded but I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody. The ambiance I say would b 4 out of 10. read more

Mariscos La Costa - This was not pleasant at all the sauce was soupy and too much sauce. This was a no go I had 2 bites and threw it away - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Maria Jose was super friendly and on top of everything. Made sure we had what we needed without us having to ask. Great service all around.

Best spot in the South Bay for authentic Mexican food. They accept credit cards now. Service is speedy. There's outdoors seatings with plenty of space. I recommend either their tacos or burritos. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Have you ever walked in to an eating establishment and been overcome by the smell of cleaning fluid? Have you ever taken a bite of a ceviche tostada and had it taste like cleaning fluid? Have you ever been to a restaurant and while actually eating the food you ordered only been thinking about whether you're going to be ill a half hour later? Have you paid good money for food and left 80% of the plate uneaten? Maybe this joint was good 100 years ago, but our experience was rotten. Never again. read more

Food was so nasty and flavorless smh i got a burrito and ceviche worst food ive ever had

Yep, it's Tuesday. Mariscos La Costa is a little spot in the Marina supermarket plaza serving up some shrimp and other seafood, plus your typical lineup of meat tacos. It's a small wonder that I haven't come here before considering that I've been to nearby restaurants as a kid, and I did see some familiar faces from high school attached to rave reviews on the Yelp listing. Thus, I decided on this place for Taco Tuesday. Even though they don't have specials, their prices are reasonable enough at $2.10 per taco. I thought that I was going to hit the lunch rush, but pulling up to the shack just off Senter Road, I was glad to find just a small group by the window. They don't have a salsa bar at all, and there's a mild salsa which we were able to take to-go, but at least there's a roof over your head in the outdoor seating area and the food comes out quick. The beef tacos are the star here. Cabeza was the winner, and it's some of the best head meat I've had bar-none. Fatty bits and beefy flavor will really satisfy your carnivorous cravings. The Lengua (tongue) was also packed with flavor, and the Asada had that charred aspect and a nice light marinade. The pork tacos were no slouch either. The Al Pastor isn't the Tijuanan pineapple variety, but it's delicious anyway. I also appreciated the giant portion of Carnitas, even if they didn't really pop or have much fat. The Chile Verde was also fairly bland, so I would avoid that. I also ended up with a bit of a faux pas in trying to delve into the seafood section of the menu. The Tostada Mixta ($7.25) was certainly loaded with seafood, but much of it was actually surimi, the fake crab meat made from fish protein. At least it's protein though, right? The whole shrimp and octopus chunks were certainly more enjoyable. I didn't love the ceviche treatment as much as I ever have though, and it really could've used some creaminess and/or another sauce to balance out the dish instead of just the sides of Tapatio and ketchup. I'd certainly come back to Mariscos La Costa any day of the week for some of the tacos. They're some of the best which I've had in my slow but gradual exploration of San Jose taquerias. If you're in the area, stop by and be sure to bring cash. read more

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Really good at super burritos with Carne Asada! My burrito was a little wet and saucy on the inside, while my partners was nice and drive with all the ingredients even though we ordered the same burrito. That's my only con. The meat was really good and savory! It was all soft, and not chewy or hard. I also ordered some fish tacos and my tip would be to air out the package so they don't get soggy if you order it to go. Really good, above average Taqueria and I would return if I'm in the area. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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I feel like I'm really missing something because people seem to love this place but I just didn't have a similar experience. The tortillas for my shrimp tacos were definitely not made in house and the shrimp tacos were just bland and kind of sad. I also ordered an horchata and it was not good, it tasted like they added a little rice milk, sugar, and cinnamon to some tap water. The Al pastor tacos were okay but not enough to save the meal unfortunately. read more

No carne in the burritos beware! Lost their touch. I've ordered 3 burritos in the past Year and they all have a diet plan

I've never been here before, and I DoorDashed a carnitas burrito. Meat was tender and flavorful, though it lacked the crispy bits I like on carnitas. Well constructed and a pretty sizable burrito. A little heavy on the rice, but maybe that's because I didn't have beans in it. I'd go here again, but I'd ask to add avocado. read more

Mariscos La Costa - Pretty good size for $11 - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wow! I was a bit hesitant to try this place as it looked a bit chainy but the reviews were good so I gave them a try. My wife and I had a feast for not a lot of money and a steady flow of folks kept pouring in as we grazed. I saw a plate of tacos come out for the person in front of me and I was sold. I had carnitas and carne asada tacos. They were served street style with onions, cilantro, and salsa. A pile of yummy grilled onions (liked cooked in lime juice) and some roasted serrano chiles adorned the plate making it the perfect meal. My wife got the coctel de camarones or "shrimp cocktail". It actually had pulpo or octopus in it as well and it was outstanding. The simple tomato broth was tasty but the shrimp and more surprisingly the octopus was super tender. I don't think I have ever had octopus this tender, ever. I'm usually no where near this neighborhood but this was so good it was worth a trip back. Give them a try! read more

Mariscos La Costa - Tacos, yum! - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Off the beaten path a bit - but totally worth it. Delicious tacos and drinks - the menu is enormous but everything in it looks delicious. We got some complimentary soup as well which was great because it was quite cold outside. I ended up going with Al Pastor tacos and they were delicious. My partner got an assortment of tacos and said they were all great. All of the service staff were really accommodating and nice. They are also dog friendly which is/was great for us since we had our two pups with us. Great spot! read more

Ahh this is one of my go-to places for Mexican food in San Jose. I love this place. The prices are cheap for the amount of food that you get. The burritos are huge. The al pastor meat is very flavorful and delicious! I usually get the ceviche though. Oh man. It's soooo good. Sometimes this place can get pretty busy, but the wait is worth it! Food comes out quickly. And is very good. Remember, it's CASH ONLY!! read more

Mariscos La Costa - ceviche tostada - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California