The restaurant is huge with a large bar. Colors are bright and beautiful. TVs everywhere! Great for family gatherings. The food was excellent! I had Cajun style snow crab & shrimp. It was delicious! The complimentary bread was good but too firm for my taste. Complimentary peppers, carrots & onions were good & spicy. read more

Vida Mariscos - Snow crabs & shrimp with corn & potatoes cooked Cajun style. The guacamole & chips was our appetizer and it fed 4 people. - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Tonite was our fifth trip , pass meals were excellent, especially Playa Azul, but 2nite we ordered the fish & shrimp tacos. I let the waitress know that we had this same meal previously and it was good.. Also I told the waitress I didn't want my corn gorditias room temperature, I wanted 'em served hot.. My fish was good but the tortillas were room temperature, my wife's shrimp were cold & the tortillas were also room temperature... Her shrimp previou were grilled & excellent, not 2nite....ii'm sure there other excellent items on the menu & we'll have something else next time...But 2nite was a waste of time, meal & $$$. Star rating overall not good.** read more

Can someone say, "FIESTA!!" This place is hot and I mean the place is always buzzing with excitement. They have a huge circle bar in middle, very clean kitchen, festive outdoor dining area and awesome, colorful decor! Even though there could be lines, especially towards weekend and nighttime, the wait is not bad. The food, wow, delicioso. The drinks, holy guacamole. This is definitely one of my faves, as I have been here many times. Come to Katy and check them out. ChowChow Time!! read more

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My wife and I ate for the first time here with her co-worker who frequently ate in this restaurant with her family so I was expecting that it must be a good place to eat. My wife's meal is good but not the meal I had,, I noticed that they serve a modest amount of food for it's price, the ambience is very spacious and festive but too much flat screen TV near the ceiling which is an overkill. The staff are efficient, well groomed, attentive and very presentable. I only wished that the management tone down the singing duo that hopes in customers table for some gratuitous money considerations for their singing which I find very loud on our entire meal stay wherein we have to raise our conversational voices to hear each other and that's a way too much to bear in your ears, I find it very disturbing and unpleasant. read more

We ordered pick up for dinner. I had the 7 mares seafood soup. It was not spectacular but it was okay. The service was attentive. There's a lot of parking. I would go back again and I recommend it. read more

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A party of 7 went here for lunch and let me tell you this place is overrated and overpriced! The food is just okay, we've had much better and the waitress was friendly but NOT truthful. When we placed an order for a certain entree we were asked to choose between different types of fish but were NOT told there was an extra charge if you picked one or the other. So at the end of our meal we get our check and each of us were charged gratuity of 18%. I understand people want to be tipped but WHY DONT I GET TO DECIDE!! That is shady and dishonest if you ask me. You don't just add gratuity to every persons check when the party was not 8 or more. The service nor the food were not worth it and the DISHONESTY is what I have a problem with. None of us will be going back! read more

We had reservations for 6:30pm on Friday the 13th and it was good we reserved. By the time we left (around 8pm) the foyer was packed with people waiting to be seated. The food was terrific, our server was very nice and we all enjoyed our experience. read more

Vida Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

When me and my girl came here, the vibe was cool. Music was pooping and we were having a great time. Lady came and was taking pics which was cool. Main course and appetizer was average. We ordered a platter with a different variety of meats. Shrimp was bland, beef skirt was over well done and chicken was flavorless as well. Overall meat wasn't cooked to my liking. read more

Everything es excellent!! Thank you for keep your traditions good The service is nice, the lady's very friendly read more

Came last night for the first time and we ordered some empanadas mixtas to start off with and those were delicious. I must also say the drinks were good as you can see we had a good mixture from the pictures. The sangria had a great flavor. Also for dinner I had the enchiladas Del Mar and they were also good will be coming back to try other other menu items. The only reason I'm not giving them a 5 star is the service was very delayed. read more

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We had such a nice date and experience here. We only gave 4 stars because the first round of servers at the bar were just okay. The food was amazing and we left so full. Everything was so delicious, especially the ceviche. We loved it. Also the Happy Hour shrimp was so good. I couldn't get enough. Drinks were lovely as well. Thanks Alejandra read more

Vida Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

The atmosphere is fun!! That's what I like about the place. The food and service is very hit or miss. Like today. The service was like there was no service. I had to get up several times to get stuff from the bar. My order came out wrong as well. So like I said before very hit or miss. My experiences have not been consistent other than inconsistency. read more

We ordered the parrillada for two and the amount was just right if not more than enough. The flavor was very good and it's all kept hot thanks to it being served from a small warmer type of thing ‍. The fish was definitely my favorite off the plate the fajita and the chicken was nice and tender. The stuffed shrimp was odd and overcooked in my opinion as well as the regular shrimp... however overall the food is good. The pickled carrots and chiles they serve were good but they add chipotle to it which my husband liked but I'm not a big fan.. not used to that flavor in that particular serving. Service was nice it wasn't busy for a lunch hour on a weekday. The ambiance is nice and open, I can imagine it being loud with more people in there. It was enjoyable as they played good music. Will definitely return and order something different next time to try! read more

Vida Mariscos - Picked carrots and chiles with chipotle plus mini bolillos?‍ - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

It was overall a nice environment to be in especially when the band is playing. There's a plethora of food options, although I feel like it's hard to pick out favorites. At least you can come back multiple times and try different things! The people were nice. read more

I started off really enjoying this place. Decent drinks and reasonably attentive service... But, two visits later with slimy octopus and uncleaned shrimp, I'm thinking there won't be another. When shown the shrimp, the staff replied "that looks unhealthy" and walked away with no further action. On top of that, the restaurant has developed the distinctive funk of bad cleaning habits and old seafood. I'm out. read more

Vida Mariscos - Uncleaned shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

What a Texas-Size, clean Place! Fast, Friendly service for those who are famished. No waiting around for a table despite it being #1. Saturday, #2. it was definitely Dinner Hour #3. THE ASTRO-NOMICALS were playing the New York Wankees! (misspelled to you, correct spelling to me) They have hundreds of seating areas, a big and badass wrap-around bar- an army of wait staff....I can go on and on yall. They have BIG screen T.V.'s everywhere. Yes of course the food was good because of its Texican Style Seafood. No need to wonder what Alcapulco or Cancun Shrimp tastes like, just swing by Vida in Katy. Laters! -RD Attorney At Law read more

Love this place! It's new, always packed, fresh, and fun! The food is phenomenal. I have tried almost all the ceviches offered, some beef and seafood plates. Everything has been delicious. The only thing I don't recommend is the fried seafood platter. Get something fresh or a mojarra Frita if you're gonna get fried fish. The only reason it's not a 5 star is because they have mariachis that are extremely loud and in your face while you eat. If the table next to you buys a song get ready to go deaf. They sound incredible! Don't get me wrong I love mariachis, but if im having dinner with a friend I want to be able to hear my friend. At one point the mariachi lifted his trumpet directly over our heads LMFAO! It's a story we laugh about still haha Also they charge $25 per song which is a bit steep if you think about it. Highly highly recommend any of the ceviches they have. They are all amazing and great to share with the table! read more

Did not get what we ordered... but the drinks were good. Pretty disappointed. Will not return

First time trying out this Katy location and very happy I did! If you want authentic Mexican seafood this is the place. My meal and drink were delicious. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a fabulous bar and many many televisions with all the sports, and it is huge and full of hustling wait staff. If noise bothers you do not come here because it is very loud. I cannot imagine the noise level when the bands are playing.I love the spicy carrots they bring to the table. But oh my the mango fish that I ordered was the best, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. It was sea bass covered in shrimp, octopus, mango and pico over a bed of yummy rice. All the drinks choices looked great and I chose the Paloma which I loved. read more

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5 service 5 food 5 cleanliness 5 ambiance 5 friendliness Waited about 45-1 hr. On a Saturday and it was worth the wait. Live music defensively a pleasant surprise Ana was our waitress and we will definitely ask to be seated in her section, she will take care of you read more

We met up with our Brother who lives in Houston & This was our very first spot to visit & eat at. Vida Mariscos was more than Exceptional! We Truly loved the Mexican Food here (chef's kiss) & The Entertainment was Wonderful!! We will be back again, No doubt. read more

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We had about a party of 40 and the staff was amazing. Mariana the manager is awesome. The manzanita tamarindo is so delicious 100% recommend! They have live band and a space for people to dance next to the stage. read more

Had a great time. Fun music and great food. Prices are very good for the amount of food they give you.

The food was great and Yesenia's customers service was excellent. We would definitely recommend this place.

I'll give it three stars because 3 out of 8 people in group liked their food. They both had 7 mares soup. After being recommended by the server to have their mar y tierra (beef and 3 shrimp) its what I tried. She had already warned me against my first 3 options. I should have taken that as a warning sign. Meat was salty shrimp was rubber. And didn't make it home before getting sick. Place is really loud on a Friday night, live music starts at 9pm. I can't recommended it, since I didn't like the food and don't like that amount of noise level. read more

Vida Mariscos - Happy hour menu - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

Good fusion food (Luisiana + Mexican). Good for 3+ people shared meal. Dozen Oyster was very good for the price.

Huge restaurant when you walk in. A lot of seating space but I'm sure this place gets packed on Friday/weekends. They give free bread here when sitting down. Food options are pretty wide in variety but this place does specialize in Mexican/seafood. Oysters are something I love to get here. Definitely recommend coming by and trying out their specialty dishes! read more

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This restaurant was pretty good. Not too expensive and the seafood was pretty fresh. My favorite was their oysters. They come with a tamarind sauce and pairs perfectly with the oysters. The queso flameado was absolutely delicious! read more

Vida Mariscos - La Cherola- 4oysters, mango habanero ceviche, shrimp cocktail, and ceviche aguachile served over shaved ice. - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

Came here about a year ago... disappointed!! Went to the Rosenberg location and the service was amazing! Tried the Katy location again...disappointed AGAIN! This is why won't be coming here again! I rather take the drive! In Katy location food was okay, service.. they can do better, felt like a bother to the bartender! Music is so loud can't even hear my partner! They even turned off the tvs before closing time. Tell me to leave without telling me! read more

The service was great. I called in for togo and the young lady entered in my order incorrectly. They were sweet about fixing it. Thought everything was settled but got home and noticed a hair in my order of quesadillas. However the location was nice and I would definitely go back for drinks at the bar. read more

Vida Mariscos - Hair in food - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

Great ambiance, all details taken care of from entering the restaurant, to getting to the table, to wonderful server and the food with wonderful taste, fresh, well served, big portions. Yes, a bit loud, but manageable and TVs with Colágeno FB games on are a plus. Will certainly return.. read more

Not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews. Been here a few times and I love this place. One of the best happy hour menus in all of Katy! Highly recommend the different ceviches. The happy hour menu specials are perfect in this 100 degree heat. If you like Mexican seafood, give this place a shot. read more

Vida Mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

Great service and good food portion. Nice vibe and clean establishment. Would definitely come back for other dishes

Food made from scratch for sure My aguachile ceviche was so delicious and fresh We also had the shrimp cocktail and it was very tasty Then we had the parrillada for two that had the octopus and it came out hot and was excellent Drinks we had the house margarita and is was ok but very flavorful Overall the service was good and attentive and they had live music that was a little loud but we were at the end of our meal so we only experienced a small portion of it read more

OMG this watermelon margarita with chamomile is to die for! Perfect blend of spice and not toooo sweet! Vanessa the bartender is the bomb!!!! The food is ridiculously fantastic and I have been here 3 times since discovering this place last week!!! Service is fantastic and the food is fabulous read more

Vida Mariscos - Watermelon Chamoy and Tajin margarita!!!!! Outta this world!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Katy, Texas

Ok, let's start off by being clear that this is an authentic Mexican seafood spot. With that out of the way, let's review the food (5/5 by the way) Mango fish was cooked to perfection. Sweet and salty. Just right. Portion size was absolutely perfect. Blackened salmon tho? This place killed it! Broke apart perfectly. Nicely coated with a blackened heat that complemented the freshness of the fish from the start. The real star were the frijoles. Spicy, creamy and just right! Will be back! read more

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Why in the world does the music need to be so loud that you can't hear the waiters, each other, the bartender, NO ONE!!! The Facebook page in Cross Creek Ranch has dozens of complaints about the same thing. It's so easy to fix. Why are they not listening to their customers. Wait! I know! THEY CAN'T HEAR THEM!!! Turn down the music!!! read more

We made it out just in time for happy hour. We have been trying to get to this spot since it opened, but just now finding the time. Plenty of party. Plenty of inside space. We walked in and was greeted by a friendly host. Then we sat, and sat, and sat while about 10 workers stood around. Finally a lady brings over bread and pickled carrots...she doesnt say a word and just slaps it on the table. We didn't like either one of those. Then we sat again. We sat so long we start looking for other places to go. Soon as we were leaving our waitress comes, so we decide to stay. She was a little better. Drinks-WEAK. Queso-good. Food- was actually really good. Wayyyy too much food. The platter included beef/chicken fajitas, shrimp, quesidillas, and BBQ octopus . Everything was good, but I can pass on the BBQ octopus... didn't taste right. The mariachi band showed up and was turning up as we were leaving. Cool spot especially if you want to feed alot of people for the low. Just don't expect good service. Rating them a 3.5 out of 5! read more

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we love the Katy mambos, so we have been wanting to check this place out... The inside is massive! I mean it's huge!! TVs all over the place, it's a fantastic place to go with the family if you want to watch any games. Nice menu with colorful pictures, several fancy fajita options for two. The service was kind of all over the place...it's still very new, but it almost feels like the place is just too large. We ordered a ceviche, it never came, we saw it come out, the waiters got together and pointed around...then it got dropped off at another table. We had a similar situation with our meals...the food came out...we saw it, the waiters got together and we're pointing to diff tables, we had to wave her down to get her attention. The waitress was very apologetic and polite, didn't seem to be her fault. The food was good, but sadly everything was cold. A mariachi band kicked on, and the horns were LOUD!! But was still nice. Overall it was a fun cool place, and we'll def be back...hopefully things will be better sorted out next time! read more

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I'll tell you what I wasn't expect...bread and butter instead of salsa and chips. Maybe I am missing something or not educated on what this restaurant is about, but what I do know is...I was shocked and a bit sad. This of course came after being seated and waiting well over 15 minutes before we had any service. We should have gotten up and left. We decided to stay and try. A decision we came to regret. First, the red sauce on the kids enchilada was super spicy, I'd avoid that again for my kid. The rest of our party all ordered versions of enchiladas and we weren't impressed. Everything was drenched in sauce. The rice was awkward, it was fried rice and way to much soy sauce. I do expect that any of the food that is served at a restaurant should be to the restaurants highest standards, even if what I ordered wasn't what the restaurant is best known for. The service had nothing to be desired. We placed our order, got our food, got our check. Our server never asked us how our food was. We definitely will not being going back. read more