La Playa Fresh Seafood

I came here for a birthday drink and apps with my family... and to our surprise there was a live singer!!I fell in love with the atmosphere here!! Everyone was singing, dancing, and enjoying everyone around them! We stayed for 2 hours longer than we anticipated!!! We got chips and salsa on arrival... that was of course perfect!! I forgot to take a picture of our food (as I was enjoying my time and engulfed with the singer) but we shared and enjoyed the Molcajete and Milanesa!! Both delicious and enough food for us to fuel us for the dancing!!! BUT... our absolute favorite thing on the menu is the soft served margarita!!!!! You heard that right.... Bottom right on the drink page!! The flavors change (every day I think) but I have been here 4+ times since my birthday and I have never been disappointed!!! We are so glad someone recommended this restaurant to us!! One of our new favorites!! I hope you take the leap and enjoy yourself here as much as we did!! We will be back!! Gracias por todo, La Playa!!! If you want a night of fun, singing, dancing, drinks, food, and celebration... this is your place!!!!

This place has a real live atmosphere and nice decor. Tiki bar tables and surfboard booths. The service is slow and way under staffed. Reservations for 5:45 on a Saturday. Got a table at 6:30. Hostess was very apologetic and we don't blame her. Very popular place. The food was mixed reviews from well stuffed burritos to a not so good molcajete with fatty steak, fried cheese taste like tofu. For the margarita's we had originals and I swear the tequila was left out. Next round was mango margaritas and they were much better. The best food was the street corn and churro cart. Give em a try but be prepared to wait

Awesome food . Great atmosphere along with live music was a nice touch.I will definitely come back with friends.

I would give this place 6 stars if I could! Instantly became my favorite restaurant - we've been there three times in a week. Walking inside, the vibe feels very much like the street stands and restaurants my husband and I frequent when we travel to Mexico and South America. Complete with tiki huts, streamers, and artwork, this place screams fun and a good time. Servers are attentive, food is fresh and delicious, drinks are some of the best I e had in a long time. We tried the fish tacos (outstanding!!!), then ceviche tower (spicier than advertised but very fresh), queso, and soft serve margaritas in cherry and mango (um, yes please!!). We have also tried strawberry, regular, and the El Tuscan mojitos. All awesome. Right next door to Blue Habanero, I cannot understand why this place isn't as busy. The food is better in my opinion. They play Latin music that feels like it's live. They do have live singers as well and they are fantastic, but you need advanced reservations on those nights. Easy to get a table by reserving online, the only drawback is the parking situation, as it's street only and they're located in a busy area. If you love Mexican, seafood, and a fun time, you HAVE to check this place out.

Cool atmosphere and fresh seafood. Ribeye and bacon-wrapped shrimp. Plus a combo platter of taco and enchilada. Great service and tasty food.

If you're looking for a new seafood or Mexican place to try in the Lakewood area, you've got to check this place out! I was skeptical that ceviche in Ohio in the winter would be any good but I was proven wrong. It was delicious - albeit incredibly spicy. My wife got the fish tacos and shared them with me. I've got to say, these are the best fish tacos I've ever tasted. A large portion of three plus rice, my wife and I split these as our entree the second time we came here. They have lots of unique drinks and the best mojitos I've had since I traveled to Aruba. Servers are nice, the place is clean and has a great atmosphere. Street parking can be a pain but nothing that would stop me from coming back. Highly recommend.

Food was great. Atmosphere awesome. Lots of fresh seafood.(Of course). My only complaint was the Diablo Camarons (shrimp) was just a bit too spicy for me and I like spicy. We will be back to try other things.

The food was absolutely amazing. To be honest I was not expecting to find good Mariscos in Ohio. I'm from California, so it's been pretty hard trying to find some seafood just as good. The vibe in the restaurant was awesome as well, the music was awesome, it was clean, and the waitress was really nice. Will definitely be back!!!

It was our first time here it was not busy. A majority of the tables were messy . When we sat done we got some napkins and noticed how dirt the salt shaker was and the area that held the salsas and so on. As soon as we ordered or food maybe 5 min after our food came out. My husband ordered fajitas they didn't come out sizzling they were mild warm . I got the bacon wrapped shrimp they were not fully cooked to me and very salty. The rice was cold . Over all I feel like the place has potential . Music a tad too loud you can bearly hear Waitresses can look a little more happy not like they dislike their jobs.

La Playa Seafood had a fun and vibrant atmosphere with tiki bars, surfboard booths, and colorful decor--definitely five stars for ambiance. However, the food was underwhelming; the Tropical Salmon lacked flavor, and the sides needed more seasoning. The service was also lacking, as the server was mostly absent. While the drink was refreshing, the overall experience didn't leave a strong impression. Cool vibe, but not a place to revisit.