What can I say of this place other than it seems to be an authentic Mexican restaurant! I mean, many of the staff are from México and many of the guests are from México (the guests seem to know each other and call each other compadre and comadre). The food is authentic. While some reviewers are critical, it may be because they are not familiar with it. For example, I'm from the Caribbean and I never have had ceviche with mayonnaise and this might be throwing some people's palate off but talking with the server she assured me this is the way it is made in touristy areas in Mexico... I never have been in Mexico, but I bet that most of the people who have visited this restaurant have also been in the most touristic area of México. This place isn't expensive and, in my opinion, should sate anyone's craving for that kind of good but unmistakably cheap margarita taste! Talking about service, the servers were very attentive. Perhaps some of the servers are shy, but never inattentive, I mean, their first language is Spanish and as a Spanish native speaker I get that. -- In summary I will not make this restaurant my first choice when deciding to eat out but definitely, will make it a random stop because of that margarita. #Cheers read more

Mariscos La Playa - :: Tostada de Ceviche. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Absolutely delicious. I ordered the Camarones de Santa Fe and the sauce was the best sauce I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant. The cream to spice ratio was perfect and the mushrooms really balanced it out with the shrimp! I used the rice to soak up the extra sauce at the end. Seriously guys, the sauce. To start my meal I ordered an Oyster Shot (try it!), which you could tell was super fresh. Best experience I've had at a seafood place in a while! Chips are served with beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole at the beginning. Spicy and tasty! read more

Mariscos La Playa - Oyster Shot! A fresh oyster, spicy tomato juice, and a lime. Served on ice. DELICIOUS and worth the adventure. - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Not really impressed with this place, but I'm not used to NM Mexican food. I cut it some slack and gave it three stars instead of two. My friend and I ordered the "healthy" shrimp skewers that came with rice and French fries. We asked to substitute a salad instead of the rice and French fries, and they complied with our request. The "healthy" shrimp skewers were the weirdest darned things I have seen in a long time. There were two of them with thinly sliced pieces of zucchini, yellow squash, onion, mushrooms(?) and a few small slices of bacon interspersed. My shrimp looked like dehydrated shrimp that had been possibly deep fried (no batter) along with the sliced veggies. My friend's shrimp had the tails still on them--mine did not. It was a very strange meal, and we both agreed the lettuce, tomatoes and avocado salad was good. I am just visiting, but if I lived here, I would not go back. read more

This location hasn't been kind to restaurants in the past, but I think this is a perfect fit! Attentive service & great Happy Hour specials. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Great Happy Hour! 1 doz giant oysters for under $10!!! Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This place was closer to home but, when I heard that there was one on San Mateo I had to pay them a visit and dine with my wife. Server was very attentive and the food was great. Oysters were fresh and the shrimp quesadilla was delicious. If you are looking for a mariscos restaurant I really recommend y'all to visit this one. read more

What a gem in the desert. Just when you think you want to burn ABQ to the ground, you find someplace like this. Terrific food. Great staff. The ceviche was perfect. I'll be back. read more

Wanted to try authentic Mexican restaurant that served seafood. It was girls night out so we decided on this place because of the reviews and menu. The decor was Mexican cantina style. On a recommendation my friend ordered 3 oyster shots, she described them as smooth briny and fresh. The mixed shrimp/fish ceviche reminded me of my time in Mexico. My friend loved it so much she ordered more for her dinner. I tried the tilapia fillet steamed in butter and garlic. It was tender flaky and flavorful. Of course, I had to try the flan. It was so fresh and delicious. They have beer and wine. They seemed to make some great drink concoctions w the wine (we sat at the bar). read more

Mariscos La Playa - Shrimp and fish ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Extremely beautiful inside. The decor is unbelievable. The wait staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The food is absolutely delicious. It is rather pricey in the evening, but the lunch menu is extremely reasonable and absolutely delicious read more

Went here with a group of 12 at 6pm ina Tuesday and completely overwhelmed the kitchen and wait staff. Then, the food was not very good. Chips and salsa seemed fresh and tasted good, but that was about it. Nobody at the table liked the taste of their food. AIso, most of it came out without sides like tortillas and pico. No liquor license either. One star worthy of how hard the waiter tried to help, but otherwise no good. read more

You would never know it might just walking in but this is some of the freshest food in Albuquerque. I really enjoyed meeting all the staff I even got a tour of the kitchen and noticed how clean it is. The bar also clean good selection of beer and wine. Louis The owner regularly drops by. Yes roses being passed to the lady's wow thank you. Amazing colorful furniture and decorative restaurant. Keep doing what you are doing because it's working! read more

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The food is great and the service is fast, friendly and accommodating. The prices are reasonable for a Mexican marisco restaurant and every table gets chips, salsa, a cream slaw, and beans. I ordered a ceviche tostada and the shrimp was marinated well. The cocktails were packed with seafood, but the small was a little too small for the pruce though it was a perfect size for my appetite. Other than that, everything was absolutely great. I will definitely be back. read more

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After a long evening at the BMW dealer, the guy we'd been talking to recommended this place because he overheard me telling my husband that I was craving ceviche. We went and had a good time and kept going back. We tried Altamar and oh god, that was a big NO. The food was gross, sorry but true. I just don't get why that other place tries to put a New Mexican spin on food they call as Mexican. Yuck, we don't like New Mexican food. Anyways, La Playa is delicious and we'll keep going back. I personally love their camarones a la diabla ;) read more

Ceviche tostadas are AMAZING!!! You can either get fish or shrimp, but I get the mixture of both. They taste so fresh. And you get THREE tostadas, which is very generous! The 3 salsas they serve with chips before your meal are really good too, especially the creamy avocado salsa. Their other dishes are great too, the fish plates are very tasty and their tacos are pretty good! And overall atmosphere & service are great. read more

Was really excited to try this place from reading all the reviews on here and even took my coworkers with me on our layover but we were all very disappointed in the food. I had to mixed ceviche tostadas and they tasted weird and had a funky smell to them and some pieces looked like they'd been sitting out for awhile. My stomach doesn't feel right... My coworker ordered the fried shrimp tacos and they had zero flavor. Other coworker had the enchiladas and she said they were decent. The only good thing about this restaurant was how friendly and nice the waitress was! Other than that, don't waste your time or money. read more

Mariscos La Playa - Looked good when I ordered it! But did not taste good - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This is an amazing place to go if you want authentic food at a reasonable price. The wait staff were very friendly and prompt. They were very informative of what to order and what would satisfy my food cravings. I ordered the shrimp enchiladas and enjoyed every bite. I particularly enjoyed the offering of three different table salsas/sauces to enjoy. Great place for families too! read more

AMAZING FOOD! Driving from Oklahoma to California and decided to stop here, and I'm glad we did. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. Elda the manager, was super nice we started talking and offered us coffee on the house for our 12hour drive back to California. She told us about all the good spots to go eat at when we visit Mexico. Thank you, Elda, Mariscos Las Playas and last but not least Albuquerque. read more

Great chips and dip. Delicious main entrees, shared with my sister. Tried enchiladas and tacos in addition to the provided appetizer!! read more

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excellent service great food fast service clean and the waitress Kimberly excellent friendly and professional service I highly recommend it

What a wonderful find! Wonderful food and a fun atmosphere. The raw oysters were on special (Thursdays) and are terrific. Food is nicely seasoned (not too spicy) and the service is very attentive. Will return again. read more

Ordered too much food. No regrets! The pork tacos were sweet, not overly sweet, with a nice kick. Very fresh,crisp veggies on the fajita plate. This was my first time having octopus; I have always loved calamari, but octopus was new. Delicious, with good shrimps. read more

Yum! I love seafood and this place has it in spades.

Food and service was awful. Not pleased at all. Chicken tasted like sour fish. Refills lacked.

By far one of the best seafood restaurants albuquerque! I used to drive up to Santa Fe to the original location with my family about once a week! The mojarra is the best in town and the tiburon is to die for!! Great service and great happy hour too!! read more

Mariscos La Playa - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food is delicious! Their food is always delicious and presentation is on point. The service is the best hands down! Ask for Marcos, he is so attentive and the sweetest waiter ever! read more

Great place to go with family and have a great time! We are happily to welcome everybody to enjoy real seafood with a great smily face! read more

Mariscos La Playa - Great place to go with your family and friends ! If you want fresh seafood this the best place in town! Fresh seafood and great service! - Seafood Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

So this is a mixed review. We went with some friends, one of them hated this place and one thought it was okay. My wife thought it was so-so and I had mixed feelings. We arrived and the decor is bright and fun. The place was mostly empty, so we expected fast service, mistake. We waited for a while and finally someone came by and said we should have a seat in the waiting area until someone got to us...hmmmmm. We waited a bit more and were seated in a bright, colorful, stiff, uncomfortable booth with slightly not enough room. We ordered an appetizer and 4 meals. The appetizer was guacamole and after 25 minutes we had to ask where it was. The server went to the back and it came out 10 minutes later. She blamed the kitchen, but said she would not charge us. Our food came about 5 minutes later. One of the meals was not what our friend was expecting, so he sent it back and they fixed it...so that was good. My food was okay I guess, but pretty mediocre, definitely not worth the price. My wife ordered shrimp kabobs and there was very little shrimp in many ways; they were small and there were far too few of them for the price. Our seafood fanatic yummed up the seafood part of his meal and didn't eat anything else on the plate (rice and fries). I don't know why the waitress didn't ask if something was wrong with the meal when his plate was only half eaten. My wife didn't eat the potatoes and most of the rice either. Our other friend pretty much had a bad experience all around. I keep changing my mind between 2 or 3 stars, but I will have to say 2. Sorry, I wanted to like this place, but it was pretty much a flop. read more

This was some of the best Mexican food I ever had and I'm from Texas. Loved the ceviche tostadas. Loved the Del Carmen enchiladas. Food was amazing and excellent customer service. Love the colorful decor and very clean. Waitress was super friendly and very helpful. read more

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We ordered carry out. The fish tacos were delicious! We also ordered grilled salmon topped with pico de gallo. When back in the hotel, we discovered the fish was topped with bacon and cheese. It was hard to tell it was actually salmon. The flesh was firm, the color white and no flavor of salmon. That was quite a disappointment. The chocolate cake was tasty. Next time I will look before I leave the restaurant. read more

I grew up in San Diego, and although I love New Mexican food, I miss the seafood flavors of Baja. This colorful restaurant brought it all back for me. I had both the oysters, and the pescado relleno (trout with scallops, shrimp, and octopus) and it was fabulous. The fish was as fresh as any I've had in Albuquerque. read more

Oh dang! Was this place great! The micheladas, perfection! The food very high quality! Clean atmosphere and hard working staff! Very clean! Highly recommended. The parking lot isn't great but not bad. read more

Good place for coastal Mexican food, and the beer is cold. The shrimp enchiladas are excellent. Wait staff are courteous.

The only Mexican seafood restaurant worth paying for. Their portions are a perfect size for the price. I had the aguachile, it was delicious! read more

While I would of love to enjoy the fish, ceviches and oysters. I got the bean burrito, it's not the best. The rice lacked flavor and don't have any spices. But the atmosphere is wonderful. And I want to come back and try the seafood. But in the near future I would not order anything that isn't seafood, since it is a seafood restaurant. read more

Yum! Came here in the middle of the day on a Tuesday and we were the only people in here so service was very prompt and efficient. Decor is oceanic themed, beautifully painted booths and chairs. We ordered an Agave Wine Strawberry Margarita that was fabulous. Michelada was great as well. Our server tried to upsell a bottle of their michelada mix, but we passed. Oysters!! Very fresh, large Gulf of Mexico oysters served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and limes. I asked our server for a recommendation (the menu is rather extensive) and she suggested the Tacos Al Patron, as they are her favorite. I was disappointed in her suggestion, the tacos were greasy and bland. I prefer fresher seafood, such as the Coctel Especial La Gloria, a cocktail with a combination of fresh seafood, including oysters, shrimp, octopus, and scallops. I'd also suggest Caldo Vuelve a la Vida, which is a combination seafood soup, served with lime and crackers. Everything was so good, we went back the next day with my future mother in law and ordered the shrimp enchiladas and tostadas de ceviche. read more

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Its good to see another Mariscos type restaurant in Albuquerque as the one over on Coors and i40 isn't everything everyone makes it out to be but Mariscos la Playa sure is. They have other locations in Espanola and Santa Fe which I have tried many years ago and the food is just as good as it is at those locations. read more

I love seafood and I love Mexican food but this place was very disappointing. I ordered the fish tacos -- they had zero flavor. I only ate one and ate a lot of chips and salsa because I was hungry. My husband ordered tostadas de ceviche and he had to put a lot of lime and salsa because the shrimp had a weird taste/smell -- he threw up as soon as we got home. The server asked if we liked our food and I told her that I didn't like my tacos, well she said sorry and didn't do anything about it. I wasn't expecting free food, but a discount or free dessert would have been nice. Needless to say, we will not return. read more

Great Friday night dinner date spot. Seated promptly, ordered Mexican beer, Negra Modelo for me and Dos Equis draft for my hon. We were served tortilla chips and three sauces, salsa fresca, refried beans and a guacamole salsa. We took our time over the menu. Cute spot, I totally felt like I was in Mexico except when I looked out the window. Beautiful folk art tables and chairs and bright decorations. Service was good, we ordered theCamarones a la Negroni as an appetizer, lots of shrimp, raw and cooked as well as octopus, yum. Then took more time picking entrees. I decided on the Pescado Relleno and my partner had the La Mariscada Caliente. My relleno had a little too much cheese and no chile but the trout was perfectly cooked and had NO bones, not a one. The Mariscada was fabulous, I was totally envious. A large portion , all perfectly cooked and flavorful. I wanted to try the flan but ... I was too full. Fun place, good service, enjoy! read more

As many business travelers do, I try to go to local places to eat instead of chains. Can be hit or miss. This place was one of the best I've been. Shrimp were plentiful. Entire meal was delicious and just the right amount. I enjoyed the three dips they give you with the chips, not just salsa. Price was right and service was excellent! read more

A carbon copy of the best of Mexican seafood from Santa Fe only closer to home...Filet Mariners was outsttanding. I am a flan affecionado & theirs is made from scratch 10 out of 10!!! read more

Incredible food and staff! Great atmosphere and B.Y.O.B‼ I planned my next trip back at checkout.