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I found this place on Yelp while I was in the area because we were craving tacos. This was the place that came up when I searched the best Mexican restaurants near me. Usually Yelp does not let me down but this time I was surprised. The tacos were decent, nothing special. But the sauces were not good. I have not been to a Mexican restaurant where the sauces were all nasty. Highly disappointed. I do appreciate the service. They were very nice and kind. They even gave us a ceviche torta to sample since it was our first time there. However, the ceviche was not palatable. I know they are known for their seafood so we did try the lobsters tacos, which were pretty good. Overall, decent experience, cute patio area, fun decor, but I would not return.
This place is so good! Friends kept telling me to go, and now I get why everyone talks about it. If you're planning to visit, try to come before the dinner rush because it fills up fast. Also bring a group. The portions are huge and the food is clearly meant to be shared. Trust me on this one, bring friends. I've tried a bunch of dishes here, and there are a few I always go back to. For the table, Camarones Locos is an easy choice. The flame grilled shrimp comes out hot and full of flavor, perfect for passing around. La Patrona ceviche tower is massive and worth the order. When it hits the table, you immediately feel good about the decision. El Pulpazo is technically an entrée, but we always order it as a shareable. The octopus is grilled perfectly and it comes with rice and beans, so everyone gets a little of everything. For entrées, my number one pick is the Lobster and Crab Enchiladas with green sauce. I think about this dish at least once a week. The enchiladas are packed with lobster and crab, and the green sauce ties the whole thing together. Honestly, I could talk about this place all day. If you like Mexican food and seafood, you need to try it. Great food, big portions, and a menu that makes it hard to stop ordering.
This place is EXCELLENT!!! From the service to the food it's the best. I've been twice now and I want to go back everyday. The first time I tried the La Patrona seafood ceviche tower something I had never eaten before with the various seafood. This was so good. I just wanted to keep eating. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The next time I tried tacos. The Tacos Mixtos (steak, chicken, fish, and shrimp) and Tacos Pulpo Zarandeado (grilled octopus). OMG!!! I am in love. I normally don't eat the rice and beans but I tasted them and along with the tacos they were amazingly good. Our waiter Poppa Jon was so nice and helpful. He served with a smile and answered my questions. This is the best Mariscos in AZ.
We came on Valentine's day on the way to drop off some folks at the airport. We had not been in a while and our friends had never been so we were hoping it was as good as before. We sat outside and the patio was as pleasant as always although there were a couple of hungry bees attacking our water that had fresh lemon slices. Prepare yourself for that! They brought out chips and salsa right away and the new menus. No more big book, just laminated menus - 1 for drinks and apps, the other for entrees. They still bring out the fish tostadas on the house which is always a nice touch. One of us ordered the shrimp tacos, one had carne asada tacos, the third the stuffed fish filet and I had the bacon stained guero chilies with shrimp. Everything was super tasty. The shrimp in my chilies were a tad overcooked however the bacon was really well cooked and not flabby at all. The stuffed fish was outstanding. Super tender and moist and a very large portion! We saw other folks ordering the whole fried red snapper which is served standing! We will try that next time. They served me a complementary shot of a strawberry (?) margarita. It was a nice touch and tasty with a hint of smoke. Always a sure bet for fresh seafood!
Reservations on a rainy Saturday in November, we arrived early and were seated immediately. Our friends arrived a few minutes later and we crammed ourselves into the tight table made for four but with extra chairs. The dining room is very festive and brightly decorated but packed with furniture to the brim. Tables are very close together and large customers should be aware they may be squeezed trying to enter and exit. Studied the massive venue for the longest time, while sipping on a La Ofrenda cocktail, a steep $17 but excellent flavor. It has tequila, pomegranate, fresh lime, juice, sour mix, tajin with an adorable skeleton garnish. I ordered the Filete Divorciado with half red and half green sauce (omg the red is not called diablo for being mild!) but the green sauce is absolutely delectable. The fish was lightly breaded and thin, drowned in sauce on the same plate with rice beans and salad. Husband ordered the seafood enchiladas with red and green sauce and his portion was so massive the rice beans and salad came on a separate plate. He raved about the chunks of crab and lobster, and the red sauce was not too hot for him. His margarita was standard. Companions ordered a paella for 2, with extra a shrimp. Interesting the extra shrimp was grilled and seasoned differently than the fish in the paella. They loved this dish although it is not the traditional preparation as the seafood is just placed on top of the restaurant standard white rice with mixed vegetables. Server checked in on us at least a dozen times, we were never in need. Leftover packed and no room for dessert, they let us linger and visit for a very long time, never rushing us to leave. I really appreciate this in a busy spot and tipped accordingly.
The food is always amazing, they serve large portions. The service is always great. They are quick and precise and always nice. Ambiance is very fun, they sometimes have mariachis on a weekend day. I love it here! Parking is a little tight when busy so just be early.
We are obsessed with Mariscos Playa Hermosa and the fresh seafood they offer! Every dish has been wonderful but our top item is the whole fried fish (huachinango sarandeado) covered in a spicy mayo sauce. The aguachile, ceviche, molca frio and oysters are great. Lobster enchiladas are great. Chips and salsas are great. Shrimp with heads attached covered in chili (camarones locos) are great. Guac, great. You get the point. It's hard to go wrong. If you're celebrating, I recommend the seafood tower for a special event. Drinks are good but I prefer to save the room in my tummy for delicious Mariscos rather than a margarita. This is not a quiet restaurant so may not be the top choice if you're looking for an intimate spot or if someone in your party is hard of hearing.
I came down to Phoenix from Seattle for my birthday and was looking for authentic Mexican food, and this place exceeded my expectations! The food was absolutely authentic and full of flavor, the restaurant was clean and welcoming, and it was the perfect place to cool down from the Arizona heat with a delicious frozen drink. There are so many more things on the menu I'd love to come back and try! I'm so glad we stopped here, and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Phoenix.
This is our second time visiting Mariscos Playa Hermosa. We visited on a whim a few years ago and when we knew we'd be back in Phoenix we made a point of returning! That should tell you everything you need to know. The food is fresh and delicious, the portions are large - it is a little pricey but worth it. The service was friendly. We showed up with a part of 7 and were sat immediately. The inside is so fun with bright, colorful paintings and decor. We love it here! And the strawberry horchata is a game changer!
Sad to say I was their guinea pig they had never served this dish before, and I ended up being the first to try it. I really wanted to go for the octopus and shrimp or keep it safe with the aguachile, but I stepped out of my comfort zone and asked for the waitress's opinion. She suggested I try this tostada. The presentation was nice, and the portion was generous, but the tostada shell was really small and the seafood was completely drenched in guacamole. It felt more like a tostada de aguacate than a seafood tostada I could barely taste any of the seafood. The fried shrimp on top was actually really good, and honestly, if I had just ordered a plate of those I would've been much more satisfied. On the positive side, the service was very friendly and attentive, the ambience definitely had that fun, party vibe. The michelada was delicious and refreshing. That said, it did feel overpriced specifically for what I got. I'll be back to try something else, probably one of their more common seafood dishes and leave another review just to see if redemption is possible.
We came to watch a soccer game and glad we did so! There was a lot of seating available and the staff were friendly! They have a lot of variety with seafood! The staff were very attentive and had great recommendations! The ambience and is nice and felt very welcoming! I recommend this place if you are looking for food seafood and drinks!
We came as a group of 4 and ordered the mocajete with green sauce which was more than enough food! It was so unique and flavorful. The fish inside was a white fish and so soft. Loved the variety of meats too! Drinks were great as well
Super cute place and did that stone bowl thing...starts with talapia, shrimp, chicken and carne with red Diablo cheese/octopus sauce in center. So good! Claudia was our super great server. Will be back for sure.
2 years ago
Love it for its authenticity you could taste the salt water in the shrimp lobster. I was so for even took food home. I definitely will be back to this location was a little pricey, but it was worth every single penny. read more
2 years ago
Our first visit was great. It has the traditional look inside. Very festive. Our waitress was amazing and very friendly. We got chips and salsa and what might have been a cactus salsa, not sure but very good. They also brought us a snack. Hard tortilla shell with fish and pico de gallo before our meal. Wife had the lobster tacos and I had the steak and shrimp burrito,, wet style. Both were very very good. I'm going to make this one of my top 3 favorite Mexican places. It doesn't have a bar area to sit. At least I don't think sooo but had tvs to watch sports read more
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The food was outstanding! Obviously seafood in the desert can be hit or miss but this place tasted so clean and fresh. The only negative was the margaritas are syrup heaving. read more
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Probamos la torre de mariscos y estaba rica y fácil alcanza para 4 personas. También pedí la margarita de tamarindo y estuvo muy rica. El restaurante está más pequeño de lo que pensaba y el servicio estuvo un poco lento. Nuestra atención estuvo muy bien y nos trajeron doble tostada de ceviche para compensar por nuestra espera. El tiempo de espera para una mesa fue de más una hora y los precios están caros a lo que estamos acostumbrados a pagar pero la comida si esta rica. Depende a cuánto presupuesto tenga el cliente. read more
4 years ago
This place always looks bomb on friends snap stories and today I decided to finally make a stop to try it out. 10.10 this place is definitely worth the wait and the price. Our server was super nice and helpful, I don't remember her name but she definitely made our visit better! Thank you! I ordered the tamarindo Margarita 10/10! I forgot the name of my dish but it was a pineapple with shrimp and octopus and fish. This dish is definitely for 2 or more people, it's a huge pineapple and it's loaded with the sea food and actual pineapple pieces and strawberries. I normally eat my seafood with tostadas and mayonnaise, if you haven't tried you must. The cucaracha shrimp was fire! Super spot on with the flavor! Really makes your mouth water just looking at the picture! My friend ordered her shrimp cocktail. read more
4 years ago
I was in Phoenix on a work trip for a few days and my number one wish was to find a non-Tex mex, authentic, Mexican restaurant to alleviate the craving. The choices in Phoenix are overwhelming but results in hand I want to say I probably hit a jackpot. The place is unassuming from the outside. Parking is somewhat limited but I think you can park on the side street should the lot be full. The decor is very nice with painted chairs and tables making it a very fun environment. Upon getting seated I was served chips and salsa. The salsa verde was by far my favorite. It tasted very fresh and cut nicely with the chips. I probably made a fool out of myself when I attempted to scoop out too much, resulting in my shirt getting a small beating. Oh well, have to count on some casualties. I ordered what turned out to probably be the most spectacular dish I've eaten this year, the La Patrona (Torre de Mariscos). This thing is insane! I'll let the picture speak for itself. I am a very ambitious eater but I could not finish it - perhaps I'd recommend bringing someone to share this spectacular dish with. The dish will satisfy any craving you have for fresh seafood and is highly (no pun intended) recommended. Would I come back? Oh yes! There are plenty fish on this menu! read more
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3 years ago
Amazing Mexican food! The experience and service of this restaurant is unmatched. It's always busy but the food is fresh, served hot and worth every penny! Of course you get chips & homemade salsa, and they serve you a fish ceviche tostada while you wait. We tried the Pineapple Margaritas and they were delicious! Playa Hermosa is a must try. read more
2 years ago
This is by far the best Mexican seafood restaurant I've ever eaten, bar none I love Mexican food, sometimes at home to make their own grilled wagyu/pork/chicken taco homemade salsa. rummage around do not know what to eat, thought of here two steps is Mexico, Mexican food should be good, Google Yelp add up to almost 4,000 five-star positive feedback, and really really good! A come in a lot of people, the environment is the Mexican flavor, music good, not too noisy, the waiter is very enthusiastic , a meal down 3 waiters to ask us 6 times "still satisfied? " This kind of service spirit is worth learning, anyway, I have a desire to give more tips! As soon as we came up, the waiter brought us freshly fried tortilla chips and 2 kinds of salsa, the tortilla chips were crunchy, the red salsa was spicier and tastier, and the green salsa was good, I couldn't stop dipping it in the salsa. Too many choices in the menu, hard to choose look around what people ordered, one is more tempting than the other! It's all steak, spicy shrimp, various abalone and squid seafood platters. I chose crab claws , prawns , salmon salsa, avocado platter, come up with a very large plate, it is true that close to the Mexican border is authentic! Crab inlay is peeled shell, very easy to eat, very fresh and sweet, dipped in a little sauce, sour, spicy and sweet, very much like the feeling of eating seafood on the streets of Vietnam, lime juice fresh chili pepper is a perfect match for seafood sauce, how to eat is not greasy. This is the first time I've ever eaten raw white shrimp, and the taste is so special. This package is a gift of two salmon taco, the first time to eat salmon a little fishy taco, and very tender, almost thought it was chicken, my friend said: this is the Mexican sashimi, I realized that the fish is raw. The bottom of the wrap is fried, good! The waiter called recommended unbeatable delicious spicy octopus taco, the first time to eat octopus stuffed taco, coupled with full of fresh cheese and salsa sauce, a mouthful of down to the sky octopus is the Northeast Teppanyaki texture, the amount is very sufficient, the amount of this one taco is usually in Seattle 2-3 so big, but also send! rice and beans, beans are very fragrant and soft, super favorite! read more
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Playa Hermosa was recommended and I'm so happy it was recommended! Wow! The service was beyond phenomenal. Our server, Gabby, was amazing. She went above and beyond and suggested some really good dishes and drinks. The chips were so good and the main dish was amazing. read more
3 years ago
Stopped in for a Michelada and got what I was looking for! Flavor was right on. I'm not sure I love the beer floating in my drink. Idk...am I too old for that?! Chips and salsa were great! I wasn't there for food, but ended up ordering a shrimp ceviche tostada and that sucker was piled up higher than any other tostada I've ever been served!! I ended up using the chips and salsa to plow through it. Flavor was way better than I expected. In terms of ambiance, if you're looking for calm/quiet, sit in the patio. If loud/party vibe is good for you, sit inside; they had the music up. Service could not have been better or friendlier. I felt really well taken care of and welcomed. read more
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4 years ago
This place is delicious. The wait is long. Took forever for us to get our orders in once we were seated. I had to stop someone else. But once my order was placed everything else went smoothly. We got the El Niño kids quesadilla, shrimp cocktail, and fish taco. Lots of food. But I enjoyed every bite. I mean... I'm not Mexican but it sure felt like I was with my Mexican friends and family in that restaurant. read more
4 years ago
So this has been the go-to Mariscos spot for me since my favorite shut down years ago. It's just a great place to grab great food and a good vibe. Here's what was had. Tostada Embarazada - Shrimp Aguachile, Cucumbers, Ceviche, Cooked Shrimp, Octopus, Fish Ceviche, Onion and Avocado. Yoooo!! This tostada had it all and OMG, major flames. I definitely recommend this dish if you go. Must try. Camarones Ranchero - Shrimp, Ranchero Style Veggies (Onions, Tomatoes, Cilantro and Serrano Peppers) and a hella good Spicy Broth. This was absolutely smackalicious, my favorite dish of the night. Just hit the spot for me. It's more like a caldo/sopa with the spicy broth, so, if you're in the mood for a good soup, hit this up. Yum!!! Plato de Capitan - 5 different Shrimp dishes in one with Rice and Salad. Absolutely bangin. 3 pieces of Shrimp prepared differently, 1. Camarones Fantasia, 2. Toritos de Camarones, 3. Camarones Culichi, Camarones Endiablados and Camarones Empanizados. All bomb. The Culichi and Endiablados were my two favs. They also have a great drink menu and a good ass complimentary appetizer (last two pics: 1. Tamarindo Margarita, 2. Ceviche Tostada). Check em out!! read more
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3 years ago
This is the best mariscos location i've been too! The aguachiles and oysters are really fresh. Everything was super tasty & the margarita was soooo good. Not too spicy and not too sweet. Definitely recommend everything here! read more
This was a very special find on Yelp! We looked up the best seafood near us, which was Peoria, so location was a bit of a drive (not the best neighborhood but so worth it); and Mariscos Playa Hermosa came up with almost five stars and it didn't disappoint. When you first step in, the restaurant's vibrant and jovial decor and atmosphere hits you. Actually very appetizing with the smell of luscious seafood cooking in the background. We didn't wait too long before we were sat down by a friendly staff. Yes, the friendliness and welcoming attitude is carried on by our wonderful waitstaff, Diana, and the support runners and bussers--all extremely nice in a very busy and hectic environment. This is a big plus for us! We ordered the shrimp ceviche tostadas, grilled fish tacos, and 1/2 dozen oysters--all fantastic, fresh and delicious! Plus, they come out with complementary fish ceviche tostadas and it was "falling off your chair" delicious. Can't say enough good things about Mariscos Playa Hermosas! We highly recommend and will return in February to bring our friends along to enjoy. Hope to see you all there!!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
My boyfriend always talks about this place finally we made reservations and he took me for the first time, our experience from the start to finish was smooth & easy even though it was busy, the hostess was prompt & attentive and sat us down quickly. The server Gaby was very sweet & brought our items out fairly quickly she checked up on us the perfect amount of times & didn't forget our requests I really appreciate that a lot when I go out to a restaurant we will definitely be returning again! for my first time I had an amazing time and definitely will be letting my family and friends know of this wonderful establishment. read more
3 years ago
Our Coctel Campechana was ok but the real stunner was the fish ceviche! We got it for an appetizer to share between my husband and I. The amount you get, It could be a meal for one. read more
4 years ago
Amazing menu selection! I love the chile rojo dish. It is a hefty portion, and so meaty, and such a good lip smacking mmm flavor. The beans are so delicious I kept trying to save some for later but alas devoured them. I will be ordering a side of beans next time! The chips, and salsa are really good. A lil thicker chip with a nice crunch. I ordered a side of pico de gallo, and it was so fresh, and had a nice lil kick. Loved everything. Go! read more
2 years ago
Arrived around 6 pm tonight. Stood for a bit. People everywhere... finally asked how many. Got a nice table. Sat.... waited.... waited.... I got a servers attention for a menu. " oh.... we don't have menus... it's the QR code on the back of the napkin dispenser". Gee that would have been nice to know when seated. Our server came over and she was very nice. Ordered margaritas. They arrived.. and honestly we're basically all ice. 5 sips... gone. Asked her if she has a larger size.... yes.... okay we'll take two. We ordered our food. Margaritas came. They were giant 24oz. Didn't taste one ounce of tequila. Nothing. Zero. Food was just okay. Lobster tacos and the house favorite. Bill comes.... those 24oz margaritas were $25 each. Really??? Don't you think that you would have mentioned that? Ridiculous! After spending $150 tonight ( $70 being booze) you would think we'd have tasted tequila. Nothing but sugar water. Do yourself a favor... drink beer. read more
4 years ago
The whole fried fish was amazing!! I could barely eat half of it. They brought out a complimentary ceviche tostada to start with. After my first bite I knew I would love this place. I was craving a whole fish since I cancelled my rocky point trip and they did not disappoint. The fish was so well seasoned. I will be going back this weekend. read more
3 years ago
The food was delicious!! We had the three tier sea appetizer. And to drink we had the Chingadazo, and the Spicy Mama. We were lucky to eat when the Mariachi was playing for dinner. The customer service was excellent. The ambiance was chilled and all around enjoyable time. read more
3 years ago
Place is amazing!!! The service was great and our waitress was super attentive. She even offered us a sample of the ceviche de pescado. We also had a shrimp ceviche and the mix fajitas! They serve you chips and salsa and the drinks also looked delicious! I can't wait to come back and bring my family and friends! read more
3 years ago
No bar seating, unfriendly staff, a complete waste of time. I won't be back. Nothing else to say. read more
3 years ago
The food and drinks are great! The atmosphere and decor is wonderful. My only complaint is that its so good its packed. The people would leave a table and in minutes it was filled again. People were waiting outside for a seat, so make a reservation and don't be late, it will be cancelled! read more
This place has been long awaiting and we were finally in DT PHX. Super busy! Why you ask? Well because it is amazing! I recommend reservations as this gem is always packed! While we waited for our table we sat on the patio on a couch and we ordered margaritas. We then were sat at our table so they brought our drinks to us at our table. Super good Margs! The service was stellar, the complimentary ceviche tostada was a huge bonus and the Molcajete bowls are true....the hype is real! We loved every minute of our dinner and even if you aren't in the area, it's worth the drive. read more
1 year ago
SOO glad to have found this gem!! It was super busy for a mid-late afternoon!! The food is very authentic and unique from most run of the mill Mexican restaurants! The waitress was super friendly & helpful - I absolutely loved the hot salsa that came w/the chips & was asking what was in it - she not only told me, but googled to show me the exact peppers to look for (as we'd told her we are from Maine) AND sent me with a large cup of the salsa to go. Awesome restaurant, food & staff! A+ 10/10 Recommend! read more
Was able to grab a table early Saturday for our big group which was lucky since the place was packed. Our group ordered a huge variety of items from the Molcajete Caliente to tacos de camaron. Everything in the molcajete was absolute delicious with a great flavor coming from the salsas. Portions were huge and the carne asada fries fed two people easily. The parking situation is not optimal since their lot of pretty tiny so we ended up parking a few blocks away. I will absolute come back here again when I'm town. read more
3 years ago
The food and service are both great here! We were so impressed how tasty the food were, they're big plates we had a lot left read more
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1605 E Garfield St
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How to make reservations?
Yes, you can make it online or call the restaurant. https://www.mariscosplayahermosa.com/
Do they have live music?
Yes!! But not all the time. You can call and find out when the Mariachis are there!!
Does anyone know the name of the mariachi that used to play there?
No mariachi. It's a live band called the Hole Enchilada. Dancing music -
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