Jarocho

Jeez, so Jarocho has been on my list of places to try for....I don't even know how long. But we finally did it...because what better way to celebrate your birthday month than to try a new spot with your man?? (Especially since he's not a big seafood guy!)I love that it's got the murals outside with all the sea life - I'm really partial to the ocean themes (I mean come on I have a full on under the sea sleeve tattoo!) and loved the interior decor - all the octopi!! Thankfully we got here early enough that the restaurant was fairly empty and were seated quickly. The manager(?) was very efficient - we got our menus, waters, and drinks right away. My man was slight disappointed as Jarocho does not have Agua Frescas and he does love Horchata. He was definitely satisfied with the Jarritos Mandarin and I, of course, got Anejo Tequia. As I'd seen the menu online in preparation for coming here we were able to figure out what our starts would be - the amazing blue crab queso and the grilled stuffed oysters (6). Let me just say...OMG both were to die for I love nothing more the well prepared and well cooked seafood and the starters were phenomenal! Those oysters were freaking amazing - everything was cooked to perfection! Obviously the oysters took longer to be ready so we didn't order our entrees until we were part way through - we got the seared jumbo scallops and seafood paella. OMG the paella was amazing and perfectly cooked. He wasn't into the scallops but we think because he prefers the smaller sweeter ones to the jumbo deliciousness that he had. Everything was soooooo good....but not enough room to finish or to have dessert. I thoroughly enjoyed the leftovers the next day. :) We were well taken care of throughout the meal and really enjoyed our date night! We'll (for sure I'll) be back soon! Of course, we'll also try the South location, because...well...duh!

Fantastic food! Hole in the wall with cocktails and a deliciously well made seafood menu. Both cold and hot seafood dishes, apps, ceviche, and plenty of specials. The stuffed trout was fantastic. The main entrees come with yellow rice and a non sweet slaw that has delicious hints of lime juice. The chipotle cream sauce was fantastic and the shrimp were huge. The server walked us through the menu which was super helpful. Must try! I'd definitely go back multiple times to try more and I am normally the type to only go to a restaurant once.

It's a super casual place in KCK that is pretty unassuming, but the vibe is chill and food is quite delicious! I thought food was well seasoned, the ceviche was a little bit over lime tasting, still good. The paella was delicious and if you also got Leche de Tigre, the sauce poured over some of the paella rice, was SUCH a good combo. We also got baby octopus which was fresh and not fishy tasting. Their guac was super fresh and went by fast, as did the French fries which were well seasoned.

We ordered from special menu. Seafood boiled was a little strong seasoning for my taste. Lobster was really good perfect... I love the whole lobster. Small and nice place inside regardless of the neighborhood. Friendly service. The waiter told us about their all you can eat every month first weekend. Their fried fishes are one of the kind.

The only thing that dimmed our experience at Jarocho was the wildly uncomfortable blue light emitted from the daylight bulbs that the restaurant has. That being said, the ceviches we had were probably the best I've ever had, and I have spent nearly a year of my life (on and off) working and living in Mexico. The shrimp gumbo was perfect. The server was attentive, accommodating (we asked to be moved to a table with warm light bulbs, which they have at some tables) and super smiley and helpful with great suggestions. Again, the only complaint from this is one I have with ANY restaurant that uses daylight bulbs. They ruin the warmth and the aesthetic of any and all restaurants. I feel petty putting it in a yelp review, but I sincerely think that Jarocho could up its numbers with this simple change; and I would love it if this place could exist forever.

Went for our anniversary, it happened to be a Tuesday so we had a dozen $1.50 oysters (available on Tuesdays only!). They also had a red snapper special so we totally ate that up. We will absolutely be coming back here, the environment was chill and the service was excellent. They have an awesome First Sunday of the Month Brunch, so we hope to book a reservation for that soon! Thank you!

It's delicious. Food is seasoned appropriately. Staff was nice. Truly a hidden gem. Paella is best shared between 2 ppl.

Highly recommend going here for brunch!! The food was amazing! Make sure you get the coconut shrimp...

Top notch restaurant where you least expect it. Considering that KC is completely land locked, you wouldn't expect great seafood, let alone fresh oysters - we were definitely impressed when we tasted ours, and they didn't taste old/overly briny at all. Granted, these oysters are smaller in size than the ones you'd find on the coasts, but for our expectations, it was great. We also tried the baked oysters and those were wonderful. Lots of flavor, and would definitely order again. Finally, main course of the evening was the fish fillet - can't remember what type of fish it was, but it was made to order. The salsa they provided was one of the most unique salsas I've had - it was spicy but extremely flavorful, and I would have loved to get a bottle of it to take home. The fish was a little pricey, and we weren't given that many tortillas, so that was something to consider. Our server did a great job explaining all the different dishes we were interested in.Ambiance is alright. Not super cozy or upscale, just a straightforward restaurant with typical seating. Definitely a hidden gem in KC and would recommend for anyone to try out!

This was my first time here.I got there just as they opened, the floor was still damp, as I walked in the host warned. The oysters in chili butter were absolutely fantastic. You'll want to drink the butter right out of the shell. They bring crackers and two types of hot sauce. They were not needed, but they too were flavorful. I would have liked a little crusty bread with them to soak up the butter. I ordered the Steak and Shrimp. The steak was cooked exactly right, medium rare. The shrimp came in the chipotle jalapeno sauce, flavorful without being spicy. They cook real rice, not the minute rice you find in other places. It is a very casual place, a few booths and and tables. It reminds me of a mom and pop place in a rural area. You wouldn't expect this high of caliber of food when you walk in. Even though it's a little of a drive to get there, I will be back