Yes, this is where you left tour bus will drop you off for a "nice lunch on the beach." And yes, this restaurant is pricey compared to local prices. But, food and service are both good and we had a good experience here.
As you exit your tour bus, you step off and you're like.., crap, another tourist trap! But after enjoying my lunch here with excellent food, excellent service, nice beachfront ambience and clean bathrooms, I'm liking La Costa Mariners!
Their food is fresh and made from scratch. Their shrimp... oh the shrimps are so fresh and tasty! If you like shrimp ceviches (raw shrimp marinated with lime and added cilantro) -- this is a must get item at large portion, much fresher shrimp, and bargain prices compared to the states. (I've had mediocre shrimp ceviches in the States at 1/3 portion at 3x prices!)
My recommendation is:
* Don't get their Seafood Mixture VIP for 2 $890 pesos -- small piece of lobster and the platter is not that impressive.
* Their fried whole fish is delish!
* Mexican Molcajete $184 pesos -- Excellent flavors with strips of beef, cactus, vegas and tomatoes cooked in a rock bowl that stayed hot/ warm throughout our meal. Very tasty and everything taste fresh
* Shrimp Ceviche Tostada $84 pesos -- Super yummy and highly recommended. If you like raw shrimp ceviches, this is a must get!
Services is impeccable, friendly and prompt. Our waiter Ernesto not only an excellent & knowledgeable waiter but also a singer with a phenomenal voice! So talented.
We were sitting at the outdoor space closer to the beach side, where there would be folks selling clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, hats... a minor disturbance but not a big deal to us. We simply waive no and they would leave us alone.
Overall, we left the restaurant satisfied and happy. read more