Mariscos Nayarit

Wow! Was this place great! So many seafood options that exceed to typical texmex slop that is the norm for Mexican food in the USA! I had the octopus tacos, my fellows dinners had shrimp taco and another had a fried octopus dish and all were amazing. All three of us were still talking about the place the next day!

It's so hard to find a real chile relleno around here, and I got excited when I read their menu online that described what sounded like a real one indeed and mentioned that it was roasted in the oven. So off we went on a recent Friday night.We were greeted and sat at a booth. Husband ordered a Diet Coke but didn't complain when they brought him a real Coke as it was the Mexican version in a bottle and he was curious to try it. Liked it. I had a glass of chardonnay that must not be a common order as it took awhile to get and was served warm. Thankfully I had water and was able to dig some ice out for my wine.Husband ordered a burrito. I of course got the chile rellenos with beans and rice. Chips and salsa were good. Husband loved his burrito. At first I loved the rellenos, but they clearly had been fried and not roasted (which they usually are anyway), but as a result they were on the greasy side. By the second one, I was taking the batter off. Beans and rice were quite good.Next time I'll probably stick with what they are known for...seafood. Note: they have a robot that brings your food, but it is accompanied by a person who does put it on your table. Very cool! The bar area was really hopping with music and singing and folks sounding like they were having a terrific time. It's nice that they have that as a fun option, while the dining room is more quiet if that's what you prefer.

Seafood lovers, rejoice! This spot is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. No wait for our crew of 4 adults and 3 kiddos on a bustling Friday night - talk about a win! Now, let's talk food. We kicked things off with an appetizer that was so good, it's now a blur in my memory! Then came the ceviche Nayarit and the molcajete - oh mama, talk about flavor explosions! The grilled octopus stole the show for me, but honestly, every bite was a flavor party in my mouth. Seriously, this place is worth the hype and the drive! We're already planning our next road trip back. Who's in? 10/10 would recommend - don't just take my word for it, go taste the magic yourself!

Service from waiter was fast we placed an order note sushi menu does not have a price we ask and it was $20 a roll . We got 2 sushi rolls . Kids meals of Mac and cheese and fries (portions were big could have ordered 1 for both toddlers ) we got a melon drink for them and might as well have them a tub of sugar . The rolls were dry .The ceviche tostadas are small Basically none of it was good except for the kids meal and the quality is not worth the price .

They wanted to charge me so much more for a drink than the price said then called manager and he said go half way and still didn't do what he said and I felt like I was a thief bro g watched like a halk o will never return and the waiter put her own tip ....not my fault they don't other job and and still being charged way way more

Amazing decor, I mean amazing decor! The waiters are extremely attentive. They give you large portions, I mean extremely large portions, so I would order one thing at a time and go from there. Unfortunately, to me, the food is not good, although it's pretty, it does lack flavor. However, I went there for the margaritas, I was told they made great margaritas, and the presentation was nice. It wasn't a lot of liquor in it unfortunately, but it was pretty.

Ok..we had to stop on our way back from OBX for lunch! Hubby had the seafood pasta and believe you me it sure had a lot of seafood in it! Each morsel had its own distinct flavor, and the sauce was perfect. It came with a piece of toasted bread. My three shrimp tacos on the corn tacos were delicious. I also got some guacamole which added a great flavor. Osker was our waiter and he was terrific just like everyone says.

The food was tasty and delicious. I would definitely go back. The service was really friendly. I enjoyed the live music.

I am surprised to see below 4 stars for this restaurant. I admittedly was not excited about this choice for a family dinner based on reviews here, but it was chosen by the guest of honor so I obliged. The inside of this restaurant almost feels touristy, very cute with huge fish and sharks, netting, and other seaside items decorating the inside. The staff in front greeted me right away with smiles and took me to a table for our party of 8. We came in on a Tuesday around 7pm, but pretty empty with 2-3 other tables on our dining area. While waiting on the rest of my party I ordered the Ultimate Margarita ($13.99). The drink was huge and came out with a cute little duck on it! Other drinks at the table later had other really fun flair to make it unique. Like other Mexican restaurants in the area, they bring out chips and salsa. I liked that they gave everyone a small salsa of their own (2oz plastic ramekin) but the salsa was not my favorite. A bit spicy. Unlike other restaurants with similar cuisine, the menu was kind of a mess. There were no appetizers to choose from (guac, queso, calamari being also a seafood joint, etc). But they did have chicken wings on the menu? Also no real kids menu with offerings similar to that of the menu - like a kid's quesadilla. They offered normal options such as chicken tenders which I thought was strange, but also good for small picky eaters. I got the Texanas fajitas. A ton of food, very good. Meat was tender. My nephew got the arros con camarones with queso on the side (so they do actually have queso!) and I used that with my meal. The only thing I think was negative about the food we had was the prices. Seemed pretty expensive overall. My fajitas were $19. My niece had 3 plain steak tacos that were $24. As for the seafood here, a main attraction that sets it apart from other like restaurants, they have a lot of options to choose from. My mom got the whole fried fish and really loved it. Can't speak to any other options. They did have the sweetest man singing and playing the guitar. He fled Venezuela to come here. He was so nice and talented! Definitely added to our experience. Also - THEY HAVE A ROBOT THAT PLAYS MUSIC AND DELIVERS FOOD TO YOUR TABLE! I really thought this was cool, and also a great way to get food out to customers if you are short staffed or busy!All in all- 4/5 stars. Food, drinks, service, and entertainment all good. Expensive and menu set up was weird, but I would definitely give it a try if you're in the area. They deserve some business!

Food is delicious and service is decent. I actually love this place, BUT they need to TURN DOWN THE MUSIC!!!I would recommend and patronize Mariscos Nayarit more often, but the extremely loud music makes it impossible to enjoy a meal with others. What a disappointment...