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    Mariscos San Juan

    3.8 (78 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp fish ceviche with tostadas crackers salsa (maybe ask for extra  lime next time )
    Angelina S.

    I can tell the food was made with care and delivered with love. They packaged it picture perfect. They included lime salsa crackers extra tostadas napkins a fork & had the shrimp nicely placed in the to go box. It was the perfect portion I feel very content.

    Octopus ceviche and reg ceviche tostadas with 8 hot sauces to choose from All were good

    Excellent ceviche and octopus tostadas. Tosttada shells freshly made and eight different salsas with fresh lime and avocado Portions were generous. Jamaica hibiscus drink was a delicious accompaniment. Serive was welcoming and fast. Prices surprisingly low.

    Lorianne L.

    My friend who lives near by thought we should have lunch at Mariscos San Juan. She and her family eat there often, but it was my first time. Each table had jars of hot sauce, saltine crackers, napkins, fried tortillas & limes cut in half. I'm sorry, but I don't want to eat tortillas that are out for who knows how long with how many people touching them. That's just not sanitary. Speaking of not sanitary, the plastic coated menus were covered with bits of food. Yuck. Okay, maybe my menu was the only one that was dirty, but I doubt it. My friend had the Copa Campechana, which is a big goblet filled with shrimp, octopus, avocado, & cilantro in a cold tomato soupy mixture. I had the Camarones al mojo de ajo, which was a plate with sauteed shrimp, tomato rice, and a salad of iceberg, tomato, & avocado. My shrimp were garlicky and buttery, but they were also over cooked and rubbery. There only seemed to be one waitress, and the six tables of customers seemed to be too much for her. She didn't appear frazzled or anything, but we waited a long time to get any help. She also charged us $10 too much, but she did make the adjustment without any hassle. Maybe Mariscos San Juan is a good neighborhood spot, but not one that I would like to visit again, sorry.

    Naomi Y.

    When Mariscos San Juan comes to mind I think of one word..... BOMBA!!! BOMB in English translation..... The food explodes with flavor. I ordered the Camarones Rancheros and my bff ordered the Camarones A La Diablas and two Ceviche tostadas. The Ceviche tostadas were not the best I had ever had but they were 2 bucks each so I was actually surprised how generous they were with that price. It was very fresh and loaded with avocado so I give this 5 stars. The Camarones Rancheros was overflowing with succulent shrimp marinated and sauteed in serrano peppers and tomatoes and onions. I like spicy but not too spicy and it was perfect!! I ate every pepper and shrimp..... My bff ordered the Camarones A La Diabla and it was CHINGON! Bad Ass. Enough said. The service was nice and quick! The ambiance is much like a little hole in the wall but don't judge a book by it's cover until you've tried their Micheladas! (like a Mexican version of a Bloody Mary prepared with a cerveza of your choice) I love this little Mexican hole in the wall. One thing for sure is they are generous in their portions. So come prepared with an empty stomach and hunger pains because you won't leave hungry. We had to go for a walk after to walk it off.... The major highlight of our dining experience was that they serve their coronas with lime, salt, a cocktail shrimp, and a dash of Tapatio! Now, no other Mexican hole in the wall can top that! Check this place out!!!!

    Ceviche tostada
    Ozzie C.

    This is a great spot to enjoy some seafood. The tostada de ceviche is made with fish and they add the traditional tomatoes, onions and cilantro. They give a great portion for only $2.50. We also tried the mixta tostada that has octopus, ceviche and shrimp on top. I will definitely keep coming because the service was great and very attentive. Even though the tables were all taken, the waitresses worked fast and always smiling ready to help. Come here for some seafood and a couple beers all for a good price. The plates that people around me were ordering looked very good too so I am going to have to try one of those in a future visit.

    $16 mixto plate
    Emcee K.

    Seafood and beer! Can it get much better than that? This place must be one of the best seafood restaurants in the South Bay. My group and I ordered the $16 mixto platter to split. The mixto platter was amazing and featured an assortment of seafood marinating in lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro. You can basically build your own tostada since they serve large tostada shells instead of tortilla chips, as is typical at most Mexican restaurants. All of the seafood in the mixto was really fresh; no hint of fishiness at all. The flavors are super bright and vibrant; it's really a refreshing dish. I also ordered the camarones rancheros, which was equally amazing. The shrimp have a nice kick to it since its cooked with peppers. The shrimp was very tender, and like the mixto, was very fresh. For non-Spanish speakers, it may be a little intimidating at first. At first the servers actually were a little surprised that we didn't speak Spanish fluently. Nonetheless, they were very friendly and very helpful.

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    This ceviche is legendary. It's been way too long since I've eaten here. Best seafood I've ever had.

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    Fire shrimp cocktail!!! Best in san jose been going here since i was a kid. Parking is bad though

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    Great food! Totally original Mexican taste and good place for family. The service could be a little bit better tho

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    King's Fish House - San Jose

    King's Fish House - San Jose

    4.2
    (2.6k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    Kings does it again! My partner and I have dined here numerous times before, but this visit we…read moredecided to sit at the bar since we were in the mood for drinks rather than a full meal. As soon as we sat down, Vincent greeted us right away and let us know he'd be with us shortly. We really appreciate that level of attentiveness and humor, it immediately made us feel welcomed. We ended up ordering an Boulevardier and the Agave Sting, and both were absolutely delicious. Vincent crafted each drink perfectly. The boulevardier he suggested since we wanted to try a new whiskey cocktail was phenomenal! Always a good time with fantastic food and excellent service. We will be coming back and sitting at the bar when Vincent is working!

    Just not good in the front or back of the house tonight. Lots of little things wrong and nothing…read morespecial. The calamari came out with some of the rings in the bowl of sauce. They got my daughter's order wrong. My wife's entree came out lukewarm and not tasty. The raw oysters were opened in a way that all the liquor was gone and they were dry. An order of fried shrimp came out way overcooked. The baked potatoes were underdone. Service was nice but really slow. We had to ask for bread and for the bill. For some reason they left the tip off the bill. I added one and signed the bill but my receipt email didn't include it. I have no idea why. Dinner for 4 with no alcohol or desserts $230 plus tip. I don't think we'll be back.

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    Cajun Crack'n

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    4.5
    (1.5k reviews)
    8.0 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Large group friendly

    Cajun Boils get expensive quickly, but the food is so good. We always get a combo set so there's a…read moregood variety of food we get vs ordering all the various sides (eg. potatoes, sausages, etc) à la carte. My favorite sauce is the garlic butter and I love their Manila Clams and Snow Crab here. Everything tastes fresh and the clams are huge! I wasn't a huge fan of the calamari since I prefer tiny fried squid pieces instead of the large cuts, but the outer batter was crispy. If you're in the mood for Cajun, this spot is definitely a great place to hit up. The service is always great too.

    Came here last week and they had a father day special 2lb shrimp, 1pound of crawfish, and a pound…read moreof clams along with the usual corn, sausage, potatoes for $72.99 + $4 to upgrade to fresh crawdads. Bag came out pretty fast! Shrimp wasn't overcooked except for the few all the way on the bottom. Corn was sweet, potatoes standard, wish the sausage was more. The house sauce was good! We enjoyed our meal. Also ordered garlic noodles and fries but those didn't come till the end of our meal. I wished we had it to eat it with our seafood which was a bummer. Service was pleasant. Staff was generally around if you need anything. This building use to be the old Black Angus years ago so it is pretty roomy! Will be back next time I'm craving some seafood boil! Recommend :)

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    $1 House Oyster $2 Kumamoto Oysters Every Tuesdays and Wednesday!!
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    The Crab Bay

    The Crab Bay

    4.0
    (629 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    quick service, yummy food and drinks it looked small in…read morethere but it was actually pretty spacious! kid/ stroller friendly!

    We ordered the Lobster Garlic Noodles, Garlic Fries, shrimp, mussels, and clams with the House…read moreSpecial Mild sauce. Overall, the standout dishes were definitely the noodles and fries. The garlic fries were cooked to the perfect level of crispiness, while the lobster garlic noodles were flavorful, savory, and packed with garlic goodness. The seafood itself was fresh and good quality, but I found the House Special Mild sauce a little underwhelming. I was hoping for more depth and flavor, but most of what I tasted was a mild kick of heat. While it wasn't bad, it didn't have the rich, buttery, and well-seasoned flavor profile that I typically look for in a seafood boil sauce. Service was great throughout our visit. We were seated promptly, our food arrived quickly, and any requests we had were fulfilled without issue. The staff was attentive and made the dining experience smooth and enjoyable. I also appreciated the restaurant's nautical theme. The decor featured fishing nets, ship-inspired accents, and other sea-themed elements that helped create a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, I'm glad we gave this place a try. The garlic noodles and fries were delicious, and the service was excellent. While I would probably choose other seafood boil spots in the future, this was still a solid experience and worth trying at least once.

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    EMC Seafood & Raw Bar

    EMC Seafood & Raw Bar

    3.6
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    The food here is actually quite good--especially the garlic noodles and the raw bar selection…read more Unfortunately, the service fell short during our visit. It took a long time to get our orders taken, and our drinks arrived well after the appetizers. If they can tighten up the service pacing, it would easily be a better experience.

    What a great dining experience in Santana Row! I'm honestly surprised I walked past this restaurant…read moreso many times before finally trying it today. Everything we ordered was delicious, and a few dishes were truly outstanding. What we ordered: Uni Pasta: My absolute favorite, and it seems to be their most popular dish for good reason. The sauce was incredibly creamy, rich, and packed with umami flavor. I don't even want to think about the calories, but it was definitely worth every single one. Charred Garlic Oysters: My second favorite and the biggest surprise of the meal. I didn't have high expectations for this dish, but the moment the oyster hit my mouth, it just melted. Smoky, flavorful, rich, and absolutely scrumptious. Oyster Shooter: Also very great. It came with oyster, uni, and a quail egg yolk in soju. Smooth, briny and fun to eat. Tuna Tartare: Probably the most disappointing dish of the night. If I came back, I'd skip this one. It was the blandest tartare I've ever had and lacked the seasoning and flavor I was expecting. Lobster Garlic Noodles: Delicious, but cracking the lobster ourselves was the downside. We appreciated getting all the lobster meat, but breaking down the shell took so much effort that by the time we finished, we had already lost our appetite. We ended up leaving 2/3 of the noodles behind. Next time I'd rather skip this dish or just asked to have the lobster meat removed from the shell. Overall, there were some standout dishes that I'd happily order again and a couple that I wouldn't. Even so, it was a very enjoyable dining experience, and I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try!

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    Cap't Loui

    Cap't Loui

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$
    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    This has to be the most overdue review I've ever written. Cap't Loui not only is the best seafood…read moreboil restaurant around but also one of the best restaurants PERIOD. 5 star restaurant that includes 5 star food (shrimp, crawdads, garlic noodles, garlic bread, Cajun fries), 5 star cleanliness, and the most outstanding 5 star service you will ever receive. My wife and I consistently come to Cap't Loui for our beloved Friday date nights at least once a month. We are ALWAYS so impressed with the yummy food (we always get 2lbs shrimp/2lbs crawfish combo in Medium Cap't Loui sauce with garlic noodles, garlic bread, and Cajun fries). Wifey and I are stuffed after this but will cleanse our palate with complimentary popsicles in the freezer by the entrance. So yes, the seafood boil and food is absolutely phenomenal. But even MORE impressive is the generationally excellent customer service, in particular from Aung and Edward. They are true servant leaders and I noticed they take care of each and every patron as if they were family members or royalty. Between the delicious food and the brilliant customer service, you better bet your bottom dollar that my wife and I will continue having our traditional Friday night dates at Cap't Loui!!!!

    4.5 Stars Rating (:…read more Been hearing about Cap't Loui for awhile now, but haven't tried it until now! I usually go to Cajun Bistro for seafood boil, but I find the quality of the seafood there to be inconsistent, which made me want to try a new place. I got the 4lb combo with crawfish (frozen, fresh is $5 extra), shrimp, and clams, including corn, sausages, and potatoes. We also got garlic noodles and a calamari basket with cajun fries. For seafood boil sauce, we opted for the cajun instead of lemon pepper. I wasn't sure if I would finish everything, but it was INHALED. I really like the seafood quality here, but sauce-wise, I prefer Cajun Bistro for the garlic butter sauce. Cap't Loui does not offer that sauce, but it was still delicious overall. Service is timely and our food came fast, so thats a big plus. Only complaint I have here is that I wish there was more sauce in the bowl. The bowl had too much food, so I couldn't dip or soak my seafood in the flavor.

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    Oc Lau Nuong Restaurant

    Oc Lau Nuong Restaurant

    3.9
    (176 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    It's really been two years since I've last been here and I literally just moved across the way last…read moreyear. I can't believe it's taken me this long to come back. Regardless of the matter and situation, I'm happy to see that they're doing well. I came in super late last night being it the second to last Friday for Lent and was craving seafood. I remembered this spot had a dish of steamed clams in a basil and ginger broth that reminded me of my dad's Filipino version. I came back because I craved it and since I wasn't feeling 100%. This brought me back to life. It was so good and fragrant, which definitely brought me back to my childhood. I decided to also get a few more dishes since I'm acclimating to the Vietnamese culture. The food here is super good and the owner or staff here in general are very nice. I'm going to try to come back often since the price point is worth it in my opinion.

    Rating is based on the Oc and goi ONLY…read more Usually, we'd order four dishes and one gỏi, and that would be enough to keep two people full for the entire day... whether it was from places like Ốc Cây Dừa, Ốc & Lẩu, or even Phở This Way. But using that same approach here, we were still very hungry afterward. Not only are the portions extremely small, but the flavors are inconsistent. The xào me was overly salty, while the rang muối ớt was surprisingly bland. On top of that, the presentation was top notched....... the portions are much smaller than what's shown in the photos, vegetables were stale, and there wasn't even any garlic included, despite it being clearly shown on the menu. The gỏi was okay. Will not return.

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    Stir fried spicy sate sauce Razor clams (unpleasant because of broken shells and rocks)
    Stir fried spicy sate sauce Razor clams (unpleasant because of broken shells and rocks)
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