Looking for a place that just serves fresh, well-prepared seafood, at the best cost you'll find? This is the place. WYSIWYG, so seating is limited, service is functional, and the ambience is what it is. But, if you want a memorable Shrimp Fajita dish that doesn't break the bank, you'll find none better. It's a dish of ~16 goodly-sized shrimp and onions, paired with guacamole, Pico de gallo, and sauces, along with the ever-present corn tortillas. I'm leading with this, because we got it twice, and it was hard to forget. They also have fish, octopus, and more, in a number of preparations (cocktails, soups, fillet, ceviche). So, a fair bit of variety. Just don't miss the Fajita option. Cash Only! read more

Marlin Azul - Get the Fajita De Camarones! - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

you won't be disappointed as you won't write home about .. great value for money . fish is fresh . I took 3 different cocktails [ oyster , shrimp , octopus ] medium size great taste all fresh .. then i had the "sol" filet as main dish . i would go back anytime . Service is great too , nice staff .. I have been here about 8 times .. i learned how to order my food .. some dishes are spicy , make sure you ask .. 2 more points : ---- they don't take cards .. it's cash only .. ---- no AC , it's an open store front .. with some ceiling fans I do recommend this place for early lunch .. read more

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I love this place. Marlin Azúl is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is outstanding, fresh and flavorful. Every single thing I tasted was delicious. The service is good and very friendly. The first time I went the staff seemed intimidated (probably don't see many gringas) but with a mixture of bad Spanish and sign language I ordered shrimp ceviche...excellent and a generous portion. Blue Marlin (Marlin Azúl) is conveniently located near the main plaza, offering takeout or eat in. The atmosphere is local and spotless. I highly recommend it. read more

Marlin Azul - Restaurant entrance - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Excellent ceviche. We ordered the mixed ceviche which had calamari, shrimp and fish. It came with fresh tortilla chips. So fresh and delicious. We're going back for dinner to try the fresh fish read more

Marlin Azul - Ceviche mixed - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Enjoyed the shrimp cerviche and the fried stuffed fillet fish. Tables were a little cramped and they don't take credit/debit cards. read more

Marlin Azul - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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Great value ceviche joint. Feels like a diner with most seating at the counter. The ceviche is really good and very reasonably priced. Decent sized portions-- shrimp and octopus being the best. read more

First stop every time we come back to town. The seafood ceviche mixto has all the fresh, briny chunks of fish, octopus, and fish you could want, in a lime dressing. It could only be fresher if you were sitting in the boat catching the ingredients. They seem to have all the standard beers, and the service is good. Turnover is rapid! There are two dining rooms: one is open to the street and the other is closed, with aircon. Ceviche and shrimp cocktail seem to be on most tables., although the wall menu lists all kinds of fish preparations. A hole in the wall gem! read more

Marlin Azul - Ceviche Mixto Grande - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Loved it!!!!!!!! Seriously don't think about it just go. puplo frito changed our lives!

Great local sea food spot. Really good ceviche, fried fish, fish soup, shrimp fajitas - everything we got was very delicious. read more

Marlin Azul - Shrimp fajitas, ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Super delicious and great pricing, very welled dishes and staff is super friendly and fast service

This was hands down my favorite meal in Mexico! Omg I am still dreaming of the the Octopus Tostadas (Tostadas de Pulpo) till this day. For around $4, you get 3 tostadas piled high with the most tender and BUTTERY (yes, buttery!) octopus, cooked rice, avocados, pickled onions, and cilantro. The octopus was cooked to absolute PERFECTION! Not at all chewy or fishy. Very tender, juicy, and so incredibly flavorful. The shrimp fajita was also delicious if you want to go the shrimp route. But please, I beg of you to order the Tostadas de Pulpo. It was a game changer when it comes to octopus for me. Restaurant doesn't have A/C, but cleaner than most. I loved enjoying some delicious seafood here on the first table to people watch and get some cool breeze. Highly recommend this place all around! read more

Just a few tables in a counter. Would definitely have walked right by it had we not had it recommended. During our four day stay, we've come back twice for ceviche. The menu looks wonderful, all local. read more

Go for the sea food, it's good. Service is good. Ambiance is a bit lacking but the food and prices make up for it. Will eat there many more times. read more

We had the Fried Octopus and Tostadas de Pulpo in December 2023 and both dishes were absolutely delicious. We also had Blue Marlin and Pastor fish dishes. These were good, but not on par with the octopus dishes. Service was quick and welcoming. There are two dining areas, with and without air conditioning. It was a pleasant dining experience. read more

The seafood was amazing and for the price this is unbeatable. Sad to write this review because it means we've since left Mérida. Definitely worth every penny and worth our time. read more

Local place! Absolutely amazing ceviche (get the mixto) and tostadas atun. Great price for very generous portion sizes. Quick to seat and order came quickly. Servers very friendly. No issues splitting checks (we were 2 families). Very basic, not fancy but the most fresh seafood! Very clean inside and out. read more

This was definitely my favorite meal in Merida! We ordered the medium mixed ceviche and the shrimp fajitas. After finishing our second dish, we ended up ordering another medium mixed ceviche because it was just that mouthwateringly delicious. Super fresh fish, octopus and shrimp and rich in flavor to boot! The medium ceviche came out to around $5 USD, so the price cannot be beat either. Fajitas were also tasty but we couldn't get enough of the ceviche.. read more

Marlin Azul - shrimp fajitas - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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I'm drooling thinking about the shrimp fajitas. I highly recommend it! It was juicy and seasoned really well with sliced onions which left it very saucy. We don't know much Spanish but the guys were super helpful even though there was a language barrier. My boyfriend had the seafood soup which the server recommended and he really enjoyed that too. You can tell the guys working there really had fun and joked around with each other. I would totally come back if I had the chance. Price was excellent considering we were traveling on a budget. read more

Marlin Azul - Mixed seafood soup and shrimp fajitas. - Seafood Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Good seafood with many preparation options. Inexpensive and generous portions. I had the breaded ( fried) shrimp. Very tasty. No there isn't air conditioning, but good fans. Yes they have blue Marlin and Manta Ray, but i didn't try. Full of locals. Great option near the central plaza. very casual. read more

Back for another year and had to make this my first stop in Merida and it is even better than I remembered our picks are Appetizer to share while you wait, is the special pulpo tostados, (it is not on menu but on the counter special thingy) and the Fillete de Mojo a Ajo which is a lightly pan seared fish (not battered just a little coated with flour), comes with rice and salad. I have also sent another group of 7 who said they ate in the air conditioned room next door, and they also oooooed and awwwwed over all their dishes. FYI it is cheap and portions are perfect. read more

I went to Marlin Azul on a trip to the Yucatan and it was absolutely delicious! It was recommended by a friend who was living in Merida for studies and I am so happy I gave this spot a try. The restaurant is humble in appearance, with an open face to the street. The food is incredible! I had shrimp fajitas and they were the best fajitas I've ever eaten. If you want quality seafood in Merida, I recommend checking out Marlin Azul. read more

Food tasted fresh. Drinks where marvelous. Good prices. Waiter was very tentative. Highly recommend.

This has to be the best place for seadood in Merida, have been to a few and this is by far the best around. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend the mixed ceviche and shrimp tacos!!! Buen provecho read more

Came back again this year while visiting. Just as good as last year. Not a fancy place but good food. I had the mixed ceviche

The seafood at Marlin Azul is extremely fresh and very affordable. We ate there 3 times, and had the ceviche, which was very fresh, and also one of the large shrimp cocktails which we liked very much. It was a very casual place and very reasonably priced, definitely recommend. read more

The food is amazingly fresh. We enjoyed a ceviche and micheladas. Ask for their habanero sauce! Super spice, but amazingly delicious! Must try if you're in Merida! read more

Ok, gimmie a large plate of cerviche mixto, a generous bowl of guacamole and chips. Then bring us a couple of fresh filets of grilled fish with a green garlic sauce. Add a cold cerveza or two and you have a terrific Merida lunch. And cheap. Eat to your heart's content for less than a visit to a fast food joint. read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior. It's a small place resembling a street kitchen, however it's super safe to eat here and the food is fantastic. Amazing seafood. The ceviche mixto is a must try. read more

Went to this place bc of the reviews. After dining here, I honestly do not know where the 5 star reviews are coming from. Had the large ceviche mixto. The taste was ok but since i know my ceviche, I did not find any of the seafood in the ceviche fresh. Looked like it had been marinating for a while. As I realized later, their prices are not that much cheaper compared to moderately priced restaurants in Merida. For example, the ceviche at Apoala is of much higher quality for slightly more money and the atmosphere and service is terrific! I also felt taken at Marlin bc she short-changed me with the bill. We've been here for a week and they were one of the first restaurants we visited. But we never went back bc of this. I was not happy with what they did. But we've been back to Apoala twice and will go again today. I would rather pay a little bit more for quality food and service. read more

hole in the wall, open breakfast till about 4, good food, nothing fancy, service is typical for a small place, easy to get their attention but they won't hover or check back. has 2 sides, open air, but not outside, or enclosed with aire. good food, love the pescado empanizado, and ceviche! I checked beer and wine on the service questions, they only have beer, and it is nice and cold! read more

My wife and I ate here May 2018. This is were the local eat for great food. Only opened until 4pm not 8 pm per Yelp when we visited. I had the shrimp fajitas with flour tortillas and my wife had octopus cocktail both were great . Went there on Yelp reviews - Thanks. Great food at a reasonable price. We knew it was going to be good when we saw the restaurant full of locals not fancy but worth going to if you like inexpensive great seafood !!! read more

And no one seems to have mentioned the shrimp fajitas! These arrive on a bed of caramelized onions on a sizzling platter, with flour tortillas, guacamole and all the trimmings. My son comes to Merida not to see me, but to eat shrimp fajitas at Marlin Azul! read more