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If you love tostadas then this spot in Puerto Vallarta might be for you. It offers a variety of tostadas from shrimp, fish, clams, scallops, and octopus or you can have the combination tostada, which has them all. I ordered two combination tostadas. They were good but fell a bit short of my expectations. They lacked both flavor and seasoning, however, the portions were generous and they were reasonably priced. I also ordered a dish called, Filete Zarandeado, (fish), which, had some flavor but I did find it overly salted. Unfortunately, the food here was just ok and not great. In fairness, since this was my first time here coupled with the several prior positive reviews from my fellow yelpers, I plan on giving it another try on my next visit to Puerto Vallarta.
Meh. Went with high expectations reading the 5 star reviews. It was ah-ok. Margarita was a miss for me. Too syrupy and sweet. Hardly any kick from alcohol. Felt like a slushy even though it was on the rocks. Our server was good, but the place is busy so order takes upto 25mins to come out. Until then you can snack on the tostadas. Fish and coconut shrimp was good. But the crab tacos and empanadas felt so dry. Ambiance is cool like a shack and they have plenty of seating. Expect a long wait even around 4pm in touristy season. I liked the place, like any other average seafood restaurant. I would say try it for sure, but it might not be a 5star experience. Also remember it's a cash only place.
With several locations in Puerto Vallarta Mariscos 8 Tostadas is considered by many to be a "must visit," the space in La Marina proving especially popular thanks to a large seating area plus friendly service and fair prices. In direct view of the Ocean, a full bar pouring Micheladas and Palomas for guests en route to their boats, nearly every choice can be counted on for freshness whether Aguachile bright with Citrus, chopped Fish Tostadas or Tacos piled high in smoked Marlin Meat.
We love this place! Such fresh wonderful food! And great service! We had tuna tostada, which is sort of like poke on a tortilla. Then shrimp and octopus ceviche-such tender octopus! I saw empanadas coming out of the kitchen so we ordered those. Good, but way too much food for 2! We will be back to order less! It is cash only
A great local seafood restaurant! Food: Had the grilled mahi-mahi with rice and a salad. The mahi-mahi was perfect and served hot. Rice and salad were good. Tried the crab enchiladas, and they were a bit dry and just ok. Drinks: all sorts of drinks and beer available Service: Good service Value: overall good value for PV Misc: (1) cash only, (2) Closes at 6:00 p.m. (3) From the Westin to Mariscos Ochao Tostadas is 1.15 miles. It's a bit of a walk but worth it.
My favorite place to visit in Puerto Vallarta! It was so nice to come back and eat at Ocho Tostadas. The basil pineapple drink is my favorite drink. It was a super hot day and this drink is so refreshing. For the meal, I ordered an ahi tuna tostada, marlin pate tostada, and a gobernador taco. Everything was beyond delicious! The service is always great and never any wait since the restaurant has tons of seating. I love how decorative it is with paintings on the walls and the old school license plates. Can't wait for another trip to come back and eat here!
This is at the end of the Marina and I promise is worth the walk. It is cash only place. Food: complimentary toast Al and some sauces were provided. The onions marinaded in some black sauce was very crunchy and delicious on the tostado while we waiting on our main dishes. My husband order grilled fish plate of mahi mahi. my husband food arrived early and I was happy that food is served when prepared so his food was temperature hot and my food was temperature hot even though I had to wait a bit longer, 10 minutes, no biggie. I ordered the crab enchiladas. The crab was very fresh and hand picked, I had a few thin shell pieces from the leg of crab that I picked out not a big deal. The enchiladas were packed full of crab and the sauce oh my delicious! It had a slight kick and by the end I was a bit sweaty by the spice. The only issue I had was the crab was dry and flavorless and really needed something other than sauce on top. If they would have mixed some sauce with the crab it would have been better and moisten the crab and enhance the crab flavor. Service: decent service. We have limited Spanish and our first waiter gave up on us and he found an English speaker. This place gets packed. They are so busy, it took us awhile to get our bill. Washing station: using the washing station to clean my hands to have complimentary tostado and sauces. The menus were filthy and I did not want to eat anything without washing my hands.
4 stars for food, 2.5 for service Food was very tasty, tostada chips tasted fresh and had an excellent crunch without being too oily. Strawberry margarita was delicious and ceviche verde with fresh lime and chips was excellent as was the piñada drink and shrimp tacos. Ambiance was fairly busy for 2pm on a Tuesday. Overall seemed to have nice vibes with a mix of families and a few smaller and larger groups seated. Despite having at least a dozen or more front of house staff with at least as many back of house (between the bar and kitchen) it took a long time to order though we were seated very promptly. Tried to wave a couple of people down, but it was hard to tell who was a waiter and who was just bussing tables. Finally ordered drinks and food at the same time. Ceviche came first followed by drinks maybe 10 mins after. We had asked about the order of 3 shrimp tacos were getting ready to cancel the order and leave when they finally came. Overall we almost left, once for the long wait for a server, and again for the long wait on the taco order. Server interaction was not bad during the sparse interaction we had with him.
Forget the marina strip gloss. This is where the real PV flavor lives. The fried snapper came whole, head on, skin blistered crisp, flesh tender and sweet, laid out with house salsa, two sides, and corn tortillas that made every bite feel like a ritual. Best meal I had in Puerto Vallarta, no contest. This is not a tourist trap. It is a locals joint, and you feel it the second you walk in. No pretense, just immediate welcome, like you have been coming here for years. And then the kicker: eight bottles of hot sauce lined up like a tasting flight. That is not garnish, that is a flex. I grinned like a kid in a candy store, dialing in heat levels bite by bite. If you want polished resort dining, stay on the strip. If you want the kind of seafood that makes you remember why you travel, whole fish, fire, salsa, and a table that feels like it belongs to you, Mariscos 8 Tostada is the move. Grab a cold beer, order the snapper, line up the sauces, and prove you belong. read more
Great service, great homey ambiance and such fresh fish. My favorite was the fried fish, that wasn't over fried like some places. And there was a tangy green sauce with it that was amazing. My brother loved the sashimi and the salad was full of fresh seafood. The guava desert was also pretty good, not too sweet. Would definitely recommend this place. read more
10 months ago
Mariscos Ocho Tostadas is delicious! We ate here the day we arrived, the day we departed, and a couple of times more during our stay in PV. The food is delicious, the staff is super friendly, and while we took Ubers to the restaurant, we usually walked back to our resort. It's super cute, but it is cash only and they close at 6pm. We'll be back! read more
If you love tostadas then this spot in Puerto Vallarta might be for you. It offers a variety of tostadas from shrimp, fish, clams, scallops, and octopus or you can have the combination tostada, which has them all. I ordered two combination tostadas. They were good but fell a bit short of my expectations. They lacked both flavor and seasoning, however, the portions were generous and they were reasonably priced. I also ordered a dish called, Filete Zarandeado, (fish), which, had some flavor but I did find it overly salted. Unfortunately, the food here was just ok and not great. In fairness, since this was my first time here coupled with the several prior positive reviews from my fellow yelpers, I plan on giving it another try on my next visit to Puerto Vallarta. read more
Meh. Went with high expectations reading the 5 star reviews. It was ah-ok. Margarita was a miss for me. Too syrupy and sweet. Hardly any kick from alcohol. Felt like a slushy even though it was on the rocks. Our server was good, but the place is busy so order takes upto 25mins to come out. Until then you can snack on the tostadas. Fish and coconut shrimp was good. But the crab tacos and empanadas felt so dry. Ambiance is cool like a shack and they have plenty of seating. Expect a long wait even around 4pm in touristy season. I liked the place, like any other average seafood restaurant. I would say try it for sure, but it might not be a 5star experience. Also remember it's a cash only place. read more
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With several locations in Puerto Vallarta Mariscos 8 Tostadas is considered by many to be a "must visit," the space in La Marina proving especially popular thanks to a large seating area plus friendly service and fair prices. In direct view of the Ocean, a full bar pouring Micheladas and Palomas for guests en route to their boats, nearly every choice can be counted on for freshness whether Aguachile bright with Citrus, chopped Fish Tostadas or Tacos piled high in smoked Marlin Meat. read more
2 years ago
We love this place! Such fresh wonderful food! And great service! We had tuna tostada, which is sort of like poke on a tortilla. Then shrimp and octopus ceviche-such tender octopus! I saw empanadas coming out of the kitchen so we ordered those. Good, but way too much food for 2! We will be back to order less! It is cash only read more
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6 months ago
A great local seafood restaurant! Food: Had the grilled mahi-mahi with rice and a salad. The mahi-mahi was perfect and served hot. Rice and salad were good. Tried the crab enchiladas, and they were a bit dry and just ok. Drinks: all sorts of drinks and beer available Service: Good service Value: overall good value for PV Misc: (1) cash only, (2) Closes at 6:00 p.m. (3) From the Westin to Mariscos Ochao Tostadas is 1.15 miles. It's a bit of a walk but worth it. read more
6 months ago
My favorite place to visit in Puerto Vallarta! It was so nice to come back and eat at Ocho Tostadas. The basil pineapple drink is my favorite drink. It was a super hot day and this drink is so refreshing. For the meal, I ordered an ahi tuna tostada, marlin pate tostada, and a gobernador taco. Everything was beyond delicious! The service is always great and never any wait since the restaurant has tons of seating. I love how decorative it is with paintings on the walls and the old school license plates. Can't wait for another trip to come back and eat here! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
This is at the end of the Marina and I promise is worth the walk. It is cash only place. Food: complimentary toast Al and some sauces were provided. The onions marinaded in some black sauce was very crunchy and delicious on the tostado while we waiting on our main dishes. My husband order grilled fish plate of mahi mahi. my husband food arrived early and I was happy that food is served when prepared so his food was temperature hot and my food was temperature hot even though I had to wait a bit longer, 10 minutes, no biggie. I ordered the crab enchiladas. The crab was very fresh and hand picked, I had a few thin shell pieces from the leg of crab that I picked out not a big deal. The enchiladas were packed full of crab and the sauce oh my delicious! It had a slight kick and by the end I was a bit sweaty by the spice. The only issue I had was the crab was dry and flavorless and really needed something other than sauce on top. If they would have mixed some sauce with the crab it would have been better and moisten the crab and enhance the crab flavor. Service: decent service. We have limited Spanish and our first waiter gave up on us and he found an English speaker. This place gets packed. They are so busy, it took us awhile to get our bill. Washing station: using the washing station to clean my hands to have complimentary tostado and sauces. The menus were filthy and I did not want to eat anything without washing my hands. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
4 stars for food, 2.5 for service Food was very tasty, tostada chips tasted fresh and had an excellent crunch without being too oily. Strawberry margarita was delicious and ceviche verde with fresh lime and chips was excellent as was the piñada drink and shrimp tacos. Ambiance was fairly busy for 2pm on a Tuesday. Overall seemed to have nice vibes with a mix of families and a few smaller and larger groups seated. Despite having at least a dozen or more front of house staff with at least as many back of house (between the bar and kitchen) it took a long time to order though we were seated very promptly. Tried to wave a couple of people down, but it was hard to tell who was a waiter and who was just bussing tables. Finally ordered drinks and food at the same time. Ceviche came first followed by drinks maybe 10 mins after. We had asked about the order of 3 shrimp tacos were getting ready to cancel the order and leave when they finally came. Overall we almost left, once for the long wait for a server, and again for the long wait on the taco order. Server interaction was not bad during the sparse interaction we had with him. read more
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Great service, good food, good price. I had coconut shrimp, they were gianormous and so tasty! Hubby had fried fish, really good, we were so full we thought we were going to have to be wheeled out! Stop in..crawl out with your belly dragging on the ground! read more
BEST CEVICHE IN PV! If there's anywhere to explore for food while you're vacationing here, it's this place. We got the raw shrimp with octopus. Crab empanada without cheese - it's good! Jammed packed with crab meat. Worth a try! Governor shrimp taco - this was good but didn't knock my feet off. Aguachile with fish - I liked this the least. A bit too bitter for me and the fish didn't do much. read more
This place has good reviews and for a reason. Had late lunch after ziplining and the place was packed but we were seated right away. There was live music playing and the band went around asking for requests as well. Our waiter was really attentive and delivered our drinks and food pretty fast. I ordered a mangada and conga and they were refreshing for this hot day. We did a half order of the shrimp and octopus ceviche, camarones cucaracha, shrimp empanadas, marlin empanadas, and crab empanadas. nice balance of meat and cheese and fried to perfection. I cannot wait to come back and try more of their menu. read more
The best seafood we've had in Puerto Vallarta. Just located really close from the airport. A perfect spot to stop by when you arrive. The restaurant itself is quite big with many tables and bar seats. It's outdoors but with good shade and fans on. The menu is quite large with everything sounding delicious and fresh. Started off by ordering our coconut drinks. Coconuts were cold and fresh tasting. For appetizers we started with the shrimp empanadas and guacamole. The guacamole with chips was savory and a good side to add to your entree. The shrimp empanadas were cheesy and crispy. The entree order was a fried snapper. The entree comes with a side salad and rice. It also comes with a green salsa/dip that made the dish taste good. The green salsa was not spicy. The tables have a house made mix that you can add to the food. Our server also told us about a a salsa that was on the table called Karapoa from Sinaloa, MX. He mentioned that they just received the salsas here and taste great on the seafood. He wasn't wrong, that specific salsa on top of the snapper and rice made the dish shine. We were too full after eating all this food or else we would've also ordered the fried plantains dessert. The staff was great and were checking on our table frequently. They gave us good recommendations on some food items. read more
2 years ago
Greeted by hostess as soon as we walked up and sat immediately. They do warn you that they only take cash, to include US $. They also squirt your hands with sanitizer before sitting you. All staff are wearing masks. Most of the staff speaks at least enough English to get by. They are all so friendly. Great seafood options. Full bar. They are constantly making fresh guacamole and ceviche. They wiping and sweeping nonstop. read more
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Talking to the local workers we were told this is a place not to miss and they were right! This is place where a lot of locals go and it's clear why. First, their salsa is unlike anything you would consider salsa if you have not been here. Huge pile of marinated onions and jalapeños chopped and sitting their soy based sauce. This is not your chopped tomato salsa. It was great and had a kick that lingered a few minutes. We started with the shrimp and octopus ceviche which could of been a meal all by itself. The fish was so fresh and it's clear this place is a ceviche house like no other. They do have a few cooked items but this is really for ceviche. Next we had the scallop special. It was around 250 pesos or 13.00. Price varies with the market on this dish so if you care about price you need to ask. The scallops were double the size of a golf ball, just massive. They are brought in daily and you could taste a little of the ocean with each bite. Slightly salty but very sweet and tender. These are the largest scallops I have ever seen and it was well worth the price which frankly is a bargain for 8 giant scallops. This too was like an entire meal. For the main course if that was not enough I had the crab enchiladas with a cream chipotle sauce that was fantastic. 3 enchiladas wrapped in soft corn tortillas stuff with a lot of crab. I would order these any time of day they were so good. The sauce was light, not thick and was almost all absorbed into the tortilla and crab by the last bite. The last dish we shared were the shrimp empanadas. These were the biggest empanadas ever. Stuffed with shrimp and cheese these were fantastic as well. We had these grilled and not fried to be a bit healthier. I would put this on your do not miss list if you are at the Marina in PV, Jalisco. 5 stars all the way The song selected for this review is Tears For Fears "Fish Out Of Water". read more
4 years ago
I wanted to try this place for about a year and finally did. Menu is huge and there is something for everybody.... I'm a raw food fan (roulette, I know)... better half is a coconut shrimp fan (or anything not fish related but cooked). Portions and prices are good. Friendly staff. Parking in this area sucks because it's a popular marina attraction with lots of other shops and restaurants. I would definitely come here again. Delicious and didn't make me run to the potty code 3. read more
6 years ago
We ALWAYS eat here a number of times when we are in PV! One of the best local seafood restaurants available. Cash only. It closes early so don't dillydally! Reasonable prices outstanding menu, full of locals Excelente! read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
Great for seafood. All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked excellent. I will be back next trip! In read more
2 years ago
Oh my gosh. I came here twice because the shrimp tacos and empanadas were just HEAVENLY. The shrimp tacos are STUFFED with shrimp! So so so good and filling. Empanadas are so good as well. Highly recommend you try these! I also tried the crab enchiladas, but wasnt a huge fan. I did not enjoy the sauce that they pour on top of the enchiladas, as it was a bit overwhelming for me. I also tried the seafood tostada, which was pretty good. Im not a huge fan of ceviche though, but I saw a lot of locals get the ceviche here, which seems to be what this restaurant is known for! The restaurant was packed both times with locals! Thats how you know that the food is good! This is a MUST TRY restaurant, definitely come give their shrimp tacos a try! read more
We came here twice during our stay in PV. It's pretty close to our hotel and our scuba diving instructor recommended it. During our two visits, we ordered shrimp tostada (crunchy and fresh shrimp), ceviche tostada (he preferred this over the shrimp but I in reverse), half and full order of oysters (they give you a plate of oyster meat with red onions and cucumber on top) that is deliciously briny, crab empanadas (full of crab meat and perfectly crispy), octopus tostada (very tender octopus meat, although idk if I cared enough about the accompanied sauce? Not exactly sure what it was), crab enchiladas (not a fan of sauce all over my food but the boy ordered it), shrimp Aguachile (similar to the oyster order but with green chile so it's a little spicy), shrimp quesadilla (great!), and shrimp gober style (shrimp with garlic butter). All in all, it's a great meal if you're in the area. Cash only. Service can be a little spotty. read more
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48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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