Mariscos Playa Azul

Came here on a Wednesday evening around 6pm for dine-in service, and we were the first ones in for dinner it seemed. Service was fine, although it would have been nice if they disclosed beforehand that they were ONLY accepting cash payments that day. My boyfriend had to run out to find an ATM. The food was lackluster. I had ordered a California roll based on another person's recommendation - and while you might think "that's what you get for ordering sushi at a Mexican restaurant" - I can't say in any shape or form that it was reflective of a California roll. It had no description on the menu beyond the word "California roll", so I was not expecting the overly sauced, deep fried cream cheese stuffed monstrosity that was delivered. I had 3 or 4 pieces and had to call it quits. My boyfriend had ordered a shrimp and beef dish plate. He said the shrimp was ok, the beef was overdone and chewy, and the beans were weirdly congealed. For $61 for our meal, this place was not worth it. We both agreed the best aspect of the place was the chips. Overall, strike out experience for us. Would not recommend.

Like most, you've probably seen the Mexican Sushi on Instagram! Lots of foodies have reviewed this place on their reels and I'm always wary of that but it looked intriguing enough so decided to give it a try.I ordered the Sushi Alambre and Mar Y Tierra (Surf & Turf) Taco.The sushi itself was definitely Instagram worthy, looks amazing and was GOOD but the bite became way too rich after a couple rolls. It basically was a deep fried rice roll (with some shrimp) with carne asada on top with two types of sauces. It's definitely worth a try, and I'd recommend that you get it to share as an appetizer! The Mar Y Tierra Taco isn't on the menu but it features a generously sized tortilla with melted cheese, shrimp, carne asada, and generous serving of avocado. This taco was really flavorful...I enjoyed it more than the sushi. If you forget the name, just call it the "Instagram Taco" and they'll know...it's featured on their reels alot.Other notes - complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch...this was very delicious! No liquor license, so they don't serve alcohol yet but it sounded like they will in the future. Service was great, no complaints there. Very limited parking in the lot, but you can find street parking if spaces aren't available.Overall, I'll give it a very solid 4. I enjoyed the food and ambiance enough and if I'm in the area, I would definitely consider eating there again. Not as mind blowing as I thought it would be, the sushi was definitely hyped up quite a bit by foodies on IG, but hey isn't that their job?! I'll be back when they serve beer!

Came here because I was in the mood for delicious and authentic tacos. I saw online a few dishes that people loved. I ended up getting the surf and turf taco, which isn't on the menu, but you can definitely order it. They were FANTASTIC. I ordered 2 and I should have ordered 3 because they were so delicious. One I got with carne asada and the shrimp and the other with chorizo and shrimp. The guacamole on top was delicious as well. I only deducted a star because I also got rice and beans and they could have been a bit more flavorful, they were bland. But I WILL be back for those tacos next week!

I'm always looking for new places to have mariscos and this place did not disappoint. I do gotta say it's a a bit expensive than other places I've been, but honestly it was worth it. The shrimp empanadas were spot on, the sushi roll was humongous, the molcajete was beautifully presented and it looked and tasted just as good. I can't forget about those micheladas they were made just right to satisfy that craving I had, specially with the shrimp. Service was great very attentive, for some reason my Apple Pay didn't go through, but they were nice enough to let me Zelle them. Not the best ambiance, but if you like karaoke they got that going on in the evenings.

First time coming here a couple of weeks ago. I love how there's plenty of seating inside and plenty of TVs around the restaurant. We went on a Sunday and they had football playing. We ordered from their breakfast menu and got menudo, pozole and caldo en birria. All of these were super flavorful, definitely authentic!! The server was super sweet and everything came out in a timely manner.

Lots of tasty authentic Mexican seafood dishes here! They also serve Mexican sushi which was a unique find! The freshness of the dishes here can be tasted through each bite of seafood. My party and I loved their shrimp empanadas. Cheesy, savory, and super delicious outer shell. The Molcajete Mixto was the most memorable item we tried. Served piping hot and with a side of tortillas, beans, and rice, it made for the perfect shareable dish. All the meats in the dish were cooked and charred perfectly and the cheesy salsa in the middle added delicious flavor! It was also my first time trying Agua Chile; it reminds me a lot of ceviche. The seafood used was shrimp, which bursted with spicy-limey flavor. So juicy! Be careful with the aguachile rojo because the spice lingers for awhile. They also serve non-alcoholic micheladas; great for those who like beer & tomato juice. I was more of a fan of the shrimps that it came with. It was basically empty on a weekday at around 8PM, but I came by on a weekend once and it was completely packed. There's TV blasting in the background along with some music. Could be a great lively spot to watch the game + do karaoke with friends. Lovely service!

First of all my mistake for thinking they had alcoholic beverages - they don't. Second - parking sucks bad. Very small lot and minimal street parking. Luckily I carpooled. Third - food was awful. I ended up with food poisoning the next day. I ordered camaron diabla (shrimp in spicy sauce) - the beans seemed canned, rice was the mushiest I've ever seen and shrimp was extremely overcooked and sauce was sweet. I had less than half the plate and couldn't eat any more. Fourth - lots of staff, friendly but honestly seemed overhyped on tik tok and was a total failure in my book. I don't think I just ordered the wrong thing either because the two friends I was with said the same as me - food was not good. Lastly - the place itself was nothing special. It was loud with music which I expect at a Mexican restaurant, but was pretty typical. Will not be back even when/if they get a liquor license. Don't believe the tik tok. Mad at myself for not taking pictures

The lunch meal at Mariscos Playa Azul in San Jose provided a mix of hits and misses. The Agua chile verde pleased with its nice spicy heat and flavorful spices, while the Guacamole dip was deemed average. The standout dish was the shared Molcajete Playa Azul, a hot and generous serving that was popular among diners. The outstanding homemade corn tortillas paired perfectly with the Molcajete dish, enhancing the overall dining experience. The drinks lacked consistency, and while the ambiance and service were average, there is room for improvement with additional staff. Despite the lack of alcohol service due to pending license approval, the food quality earned a strong 4-star review, while the overall experience garnered 3 stars. With the potential for enhanced services, Mariscos Playa Azul could elevate its dining experience even further.

The food was super good ! If yall are into getting a little spiced out the shrimp ceviche is the way to go !! Big shout out to Alejandra for the great customer service and being very attentive!

The food, service, and ambiance were great! Would recommend the ceviche (very spicy). Thanks to Alejandra for the great customer service.