Mariscos La Playa

I had high hopes for this place , couldn't find good parking, and had to park at the gas station , close by . The cook and young women didn't speak English so couldn't get exactly what I wanted on my food. Asked for Supreme asada tacos and Supreme asada Burrito. The tacos were bland and were just meat and corn tortilla , i personally had to put my own toppinps on, and there wasn't much to choose from. The tacos didn't have cheese or cream or good salsa on them . The burrito was done right cream, cheese , ect, but just tasted ok, not flavorful.Seems like a family business, which I would like to support, but their favorite style isn't pleasing to me . Will not be back .

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!The Good:OK, so these people do not lack flavor in their food, I will give them that. The service was eeeeh friendly. Hmm, that's it. The Bad: No wifi. (No big deal)Unfortunately, it wasn't clean. The tables and chairs are very dated and falling apart. We found this out by my husband placed his arm on the table, and the top lifted and almost flipped our drinks.The restrooms are... let's say they need someone to repair and clean them that actually gives a sh..... nevermind.The Ugly:Ok, so when you walk into any place with menus, you would expect the menu to be accurate or close to accurate. That's not what you're getting here. The menus (some of them anyway) are labeled "prices are subject to change without notice." ummm. Ook... No!But hubs said, "Let's give it a fair shake..."So the molcajete was 18 on the menu, yet in reality.. for that day.. who knows, was 26.99. Everything was up by at least by 2 dollars and some almost by 10. This is very ugly business. Many people would agree that when you walk into a restaurant, most will not sit and ponder the front photo of the menu. You're going to open it up because you're hungry and you want to see what there is and you should trust the prices that are in there, or at least be told by the staff that "hey, the prices are not accurate on the menu." Concluding... I can deal with the good, I can deal with the bad, but because of the ugly of this restaurant, there's no possible way I'll be returning. If you do eat here, please make sure that you have at least a $100 extra because you never know what it's going to cost you that day. A FEW DAYS LATER...I did discover after reading and speaking to others that they have been doing this for about 9ish months now. When we went to ask the ?Manager?, she said "is too expensive to change the menus"Hmm, use laminated paper (easily cleanable!) until you can save that money. With the make-your-own-price you got going on, it shouldn't be too long. Nope, I'm not ever returning and will not suggest them either.

Wong to back. The place has no running water or serves water. Was very expensive. Ordered oyster and we're not fresh. I guess it my fault this place is clearly near no ocean.

We yelped this restaurant while out in Atwater for a Baseball game. Unfortunately after our meal the prices on our tab were different from the prices on the menu as advertised. When I asked the waitress about the price increase she informed me that the fish came from Mexico and the pricing changed daily based on their supply. LOL!! In a little town like Merced that was no where near an ocean, I cringed. I asked them to show me where it clearly states that on their menu and they couldn't. I asked what part of Mexico the fish came from and they couldn't tell me. I asked why I wasn't informed prior to ordering and they didn't respond.I informed them that price gouging In California was illegal under Penal Code Section 396. This business practices are unfair and unethical. Their response was a joke and I will not support shady businesses like this. Eaters, Beware!

PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE!!! They charged me $26 for a Molcajete that was supposed to be $18. I asked them why and the waiter told me they changed their prices and they haven't updated their menu's. No mention of the price changes prior and no effort to make it right. I unfortunately had to find out after the fact that this restaurant price gauge's their costumers. On top of all that their food is trash! Absolutely no flavor.. Please do not support this business.

The food is great! Service is okay.Their Michelada's are AMAZING! Shrimp cocktails and shrimp tacos are the best!!! They have Oyster shots which are also BOMB! soo sooo good! The only thing I don't like is the small dirty bathroom and the service could be better. They literally forgot an entire shrimp cocktail the last time we went in, but still tried to charge me for it.

this place is super over priced with nasty tasting food. trust me,, save your hard earned money and go elsewhere, not only did i pay $8.00 for 1 fish taco, with a bland " home made tortilla" but it was bland and they skimpped on the fish, parent's also ate here......not happy.....i feel ripped off!!!! if i could give a -1 star i would. my food is going to the trash, and for a fat girl, ya'll know this is rare!!!

The food was delicious & we had a good service from the waitress! The wait was about 15-20min until we got our food which wasn't too bad. It was my husband and I first time there when they had a live band which was awesome! Great, lively atmosphere which got us hooked! Definitely will be coming back again.

I don't know why anyone would give this place a star, if any. I ordered 2 drinks, a dozen oysters, and 5 tacos to go and my bill was $60+. When I confronted my server, and she brought it up to the manager, I was directed to the bottom of their menu - "prices subject to change without notice." I wasn't aware that you can raise the price from what's listed. I understand if the menu would've stated "market price", which usually applies to crab, or lobster, not oysters and tacos, but whatever. The bonus was when I opened up the container for the tacos to go - see image. Let me know if you would pay $17 for 5 greasy tacos that look like that! I'm sure the business will continue, but never again for me. Consider this my warning.

Riquísima la comida 100% recomendado!!!!De afuera el restaurant no se ve muy agradable pero por dentro está súper limpio!!!!