Las Mariscadas

No good expensive, small portions, better option mariscos el toro guero, it has cool prices!

Great food, good price, good service. The street outside looks a little sketchy, and down the street closer to the marina is downright scary, so we were a little worried about going in, though we were glad we did after we went in :)

3 ½ STARS
Party of 12 for dinner… walked from downtown using google map/​directions which led us in the wrong direction and we were kindly directed by a local who walked us over to the restaurant. We were hot from the long walk so when we saw that it was outside, we were a little bummed but they had the fans on strong which not only kept the bugs away but cooled us down quickly.
We ordered:
— clam, scallop and shrimp ceviche on the half shell appetizer– absolutely delicious fresh seafood in lime
— tuna sashimi tostada– thumbs down and very disappointing because it was drenched in a soy based sauce which completely ruined the appetizer. It would’ve been good if it wasn’t overwhelmed by the salty, strong sauce… no need for the sauce
— coconut shrimp– too sweet, I’ve had better
— red snapper– just ok
— shrimp fajitas– best main dish that we tasted out of all the other dishes
Servers were very friendly and nice.

I wanted to try a more local spot for seafood. After reading the reviews I decided to go off the beaten path and tried Las Mariscadas. Ended up with a subpar meal and food poisoning for me and my fiancée.
First indication that I should have turned away was the fact that only one other table was occupied.
Ordered the mixed ceviche. The shrimp was raw. I’ve had raw shrimp before, however it must be extremely fresh and well handled. Wasn’t the best tasting ceviche either.
For the main course we ordered the seafood platter for 2. The sea bass had an awful texture, and the garlic shrimp were rubbery. The lobster tails were also overcooked.
After the meal we noticed the bus girl took our leftover chips and dumped them back into the container with the rest of the chips. Also our leftover salsa went back into the fridge from whence it came! Totally unsanitary.
Much better (and safer) meals to be had elsewhere in Cabo.

Went for Saturday lunch. Before even getting close to the entrance the owner greeted my family. Very seldom I encounter a restaurant where you are treated like a VIP. Everyone in the restaurant came by to ensure everything was okay. I don’t understand the $$$ rating for this restaurant. You know a restaurant is going to be good when you see the fish come through the front door. Ceviche is outstanding and the tuna sashimi tostada was amazing. The fried red snapper and the tortillas were great. My wife had crab cakes that were spectacular. As I was eating the chef came to the table to ensure everything was perfect. Upon leaving we decided we were going to come back on our last night in Cabo. There is no a/​c but, we visited in August and there are plenty of fans and cold drinks to keep you happy

This place was so good! Not only great food, but service was top notch. They even entertained the baby :)

The service was amazing; we were treated like family. The owner, Jose, came and greeted my family, and since we had a baby with us, I was surprised at his very open and warm welcome (they even brought her food quickly… That was so considerate). They created a special lobster order for us, and were exceedingly kind. And the food! The lobster was fresh, a great price. The tortillas were homemade; the guac was delicious. Even the chips had a special seasoning. They were perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It’s just a few blocks from city center and worth the very quick walk.
Price: cheaper than the tourist center, but not necessarily a spot for $ 2 tacos. Food ranges from $ 10-​$ 60 (if you get the seafood combo plate for two).
Service: 5 stars; but do note that it’s casual. We came in shorts and tank tops. Amazing service, by not overly stuffy.
Food. 5 stars. Amazing lobster, flan and chips and guac. Exactly what we were looking for.

Como turista me encantó! Delicioso!
Mariscos frescos o cocidos, almejas, ostiones, tacos… Venden cervezas variadas, vino y bebidas preparadas.
Te recomiendo el taco de ostión capeado. Y el taco poblano. DELICIOSOS
El sashimi de atún esta muy bien servido y el MUST es la almeja especial que tiene almeja callo de hacha pulpo y camarón en una salsita especial.
Ambiente muy familiar y agradable, estacionamiento cómodo.
El servicio es muy amigable y sirven muy rápido.
RECOMENDADÍSIMO!

Wow… the food was soooo amazing!!! Our party of six were seated immediately and the service was fantastic. They were very attentive and all orders came out fast. Waiters were always nearby to ask us if we needed anything or wanted additional drinks.
We ordered the
— coconut shrimp: best I’ve ever had and I don’t even like coconut
— lobster burrito: perfect amount of spice
— surf and turf skewers: meat was so tender!
— crab cakes: average
— bacon wrapped shrimp: anything with bacon is amazing
— fish and shrimp ceviche tostada: you have to get the shrimp one. It was just perfection
— raw oysters: oh so fresh
— drinks: solid
I would absolutely recommend his place and would come back here.
Only draw back is that it’s hard to find.

Upon our arrival in Cabo, our conversation with the hotel manager went like this:
— Are you hungry?
— Yes!
— Do you like seafood?
— Yes!
— There’s a great place down the street called «Las Mariscadas».
We went straight there and I can’t justify giving this place less than five stars. Delicious food, fair prices, outstanding service and huge portions!
We both started off with a pescado ceviche and it was out-​of-​this-​world good, a perfect welcome to Mexico. For our entrée, we picked the huge steak-​and-​prawn skewers and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The steak was absolutely delicious and so were the prawns.
The atmosphere was also great, the restaurant being tucked away from the hustle-​and-​bustle of main street. Highly recommended!

We had a very nice sea food soup and shrimp fajitas, along with some beer to wash it down. The seafood was really great, very fresh, nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection. The flour tortillas were very good, as were the salsas that came with the chips. Staff was extremely curteous, friendly and helpful and spoke excellent English, much better than my Spanish.
They serve nice sounding drinks, but we went for generic Mexican beer. A few wines were listed, but not tried.
We enjoyed the ambiance and décor. This is definitely a great place for fresh seafood at a moderate price!

Great seafood off the tourist path in downtown Cabo. The restaurant was clean and the owner and waiter were very friendly and accommodating. The dining room is outdoors covered by a huge palapa. Everything on the menu is seafood, except for two entrees offering chicken or beef. We ordered fresh tuna sashimi tostada and it was amazing! So fresh and so tasty! We also had the grilled sea bass and the seafood soup. The soup had a very tasty and finely seasoned broth and was loaded with octopus, sea bass, shrimp, and half a crab. We went back a second night during the week and ordered the huge ceviche platter. It is obvious the fish is so fresh. This was by far one of my favorite restaurants in Cabo.

Must have been a really off night. Recommended by my local foodie friend, but I could not stomach the entrée for myself or my wife. Would not eat — waiter comp’ed us for one dish. The app (frutti de mariscos) was edible, but nothing special. Total meal $ 48 US, including comp. Prefer so many LA spots compared to this hyped mess. Keep searching. Nothing to see here.

Just 5 streets away from the gringo tourist hub Bub is this wonderful family owned eatery. Not fancy, but clean, stocked with good tableware and linen, politely staffed. It’s a place that locals bring their families to eat delicious seafood at reasonable prices. Dining room is outdoors, covered with a giant palapa.
Menu is fish-​centric. There is one beef (brochette) item on the glossy plastic menu. My dinner was fresh sashimi grade tuna (generous portion) tostada, 45 pesos and the big bowl of seafood soup, 109 pesos. The soup bowl was loaded with nibbles & bits of fish, octopus, squid, clams and a half crab. The broth was exquisite. Pliers and a pointed tool are provided to decimate the crab.
The wine list is pathetic. Just a few yucky bottles of Mexican & Chilean whites & reds. Horrifically overpriced. Stick with beer or soft drinks. Yes, they serve tequila. But you know, you gott’a stop drinking so much while you’re visiting Cabo! (Your mother said for me to tell you that.)
Desserts offered. Store bought cakes and a flan. My cheesecake was pretty bad in a smart & final kind’a way. Skip dessert here, walk to the Hagen-​daz @ the shopping center.
A couple can eat freshest quality seafood here until belly bursting fullness with beer for about $ 45.

Pour un dernier repas à «Cabo San Lucas «, nous avions envie de poisson et de fruits de mer. Le premier réflexe serait de chercher un endroit à la «marina «mais mes expériences précédentes né sont pas totalement montrées être gastronomiques.
C’est donc en faisant quelques recherches et recevant la confirmation de la sympathique propriétaire de notre hôtel que nous nous sommes décidés à aller chez «Las Mariscadas «. Une table supposée proposer tout ce qu’il y a de plus frais de la mer.
Située dans une rue du vieux «Cabo San Lucas «, vous né pourrez manquer l’enseigne extérieure dans la rue qui porte d’ailleurs le nom de la ville… «Cabo San Lucas «.
Devant la «palapa», le toit de paille, probablement le patron qui vous sourit et assurément se réjouit d’avoir des clients en cette période où probablement celles et ceux qui connaissent l’endroit né le reconnaitrait pas…
Une simple mais plaisante terrasse abritée avec tout de même sur les murs de la cuisine de couleur bleue, quelques efforts de décorations avec des crustacés tout droit sortis d’un film de Walt-​Disney.
L’endroit est plutôt calme, aéré, entouré de plantes.
La carte comme l’on s’en doutait né comporte que des produits de la mer. Des entrées du bar «cevice «, des sections crevettes, poissons, et une partie de «spécialités «.
Comme à l’accoutumée, nos «margarita «qui ici sont bien chargées en alcool et parfaites.
Quelques «tostadas «et la traditionnelle «salsa «qui les accompagne. Mais une surprise avec une autre sauce plus liquide et puissante dans laquelle il me semble trouver de la sauce soja. Cette sauce a finalement quelque chose de très asiatique et me rappellerait certaines sauces thaïlandaises.
C’est aussi à ce moment-​là que je me fais la réflexion que la préparation des fruits de mer en Europe est souvent un peu simpliste et lassante. Où que cela soit autour de la méditerranée ou le long de l’atlantique, les variations autour des produits de la mer sont souvent servies simplement sur un plateau, ou alors frit et sans grande imagination. Seules quelques tables gastronomiques arrivent évidement parfois à surprendre.
Je dis cela car je suis grandement étonné par exemple ce «cevice de crevettes «qui s’est avéré être parfait. Les crevettes encore crues, pelées, ouvertes sur une assiette, recouverte de jus de citron et de poivre, un peu d’huile, des oignons rouges en fines lamelles, des concombres, des piments verts frais. C’est très frais et vraiment délicieux.
Nous avons aussi choisi la sélection «Mariscada fria «avec des crevettes, coquilles Saint-​Jacques, poulpe, palourdes avec jus de citron et oignon frais. Semblable dans l’assaisonnement du précédent «cevice «mais ici avec des crevettes cuites et autres crustacés. A noter une huitre qui s’est avérée être vraiment fabuleuse que je décrirai par la suite.
Autre entrée celle-​ci plus cuisinée, un tartare de thon à l’avocat. Ici aussi on retrouvera une petite touché asiatique avec l’utilisation probable d’huile de sésame, de sauce soja mais sans jamais dénaturer le produit. Quelques carottes râpées et comme base, des avocats écrasés qui supportent cet excellent tartare. Un accompagnement de «tostadas «frites.
Alors ces huitres… A priori j’étais plutôt assez méfiant car je n’ai pas vraiment eu l’occasion d’apprécier ces mollusques autrement qu’en France. Les variétés américaines né m’avaient jamais grandement convaincues. Cet avec un réel étonnement que je découvre une huitre charnue, grasse, goûteuse avec un subtil goût de noisette. La qualité est semblable aux huitres affinées de Gillardeau mais ici avec une grande différence; elles né sont pas élevées et sont ramassées par les pécheurs qui veulent gagner un peu d’argent. La catégorie est simplement appelée «huitre de Californie «. L’eau de Californie et Basse Californie est très riche en nutriments à cause des tourbillons et courants du Pacifique. L’eau est froide et riche, permettant à ces animaux de parfaitement croitre. Si l’on introduit la notion de «meroir «, pendant de terroir, il est raisonnable d’aussi inclure les huitres de Basse Californie. Les formations géologiques de Basse Californie sont liées à celles de la Californie américaine. La mer de Cortez qui sépare la péninsule de Basse Californie aux pleines Mexicaines est en réalité une extension de la faille de San Andreas qui traverse perpendiculairement l’état de Californie.
Il existe une histoire des élevages d’huîtres perlières dans la mer de Cortez mais comme précédemment indiqué, celles-​ci sont ramassées individuellement et la récolte hasardeuse. Nous en prendrons une dizaine simplement servies avec un peu de citron vert. Des huitres vraiment fabuleuses !
Comme vous pourrez le constater, nous avons fait l’impasse sur les plats chauds a priori plus classiques. Les fruits de mer ici sont exceptionnels, pourquoi s’en priver…

Great seafood and also cheap! I was looking for a non tourist trap restaurant or a local eatery and up for a seafood adventure!
The seafoods are so fresh you can really taste the freshness in every bite!
Since My partner and I we’re hungry for seafoods we ordered the seafood platter consist of 2 lobster tail, BBQ shrimps, crab claws, fish fillets, coconut shrimps, squid, vegetables and a bit of rice which is $ 80. Then we got the 2 orders of 4 lobster tail for$ 40 per order which is really good deal! lastly battered shrimp coconut which I’m not a fan of a the sweetness coming out of the grated coconut breading, I thought it’s a coconut milk! I should’ve listen carefully to the server when explaining! Anyway we’ve been feasting on what we’ve ordered and finish them all except the coconut shrimp which my partner also didn’t like it:(
The place was open, no windows or doors covered by tall green plants in the front serving as a curtain and fans we’re everywhere trying to cool you down from the summer heat. The place is very decent decorated by natural plants climbing on the walls and the place is painted with the color of ocean and other water creature.
Try this place if you are visiting cabo for a real experience of seafood fiesta! Just to clarify Price as shown in Unilocal is $$$ for Mexican currency, but if you are a tourist it’s $$!

Grande! Un poco alejado de las calles más turísticas, este restaurante es de visita obligatoria. Una carta amplia a base de pescados, un local cuidado y tranquilo y un servicio perfecto. El camarero ya me conquistó al ordenar los platos, aconsejándonos pedir menos ya que todas las raciones eran muy abundantes. Y no sólo eran abundantes, también eran exquisitas y con una gran presentación. Pedimos una mariscada fría y el pescado a la brasa para 2. Para acompañar nos pusieron unas tortillas muy finas y delicadas y varias salsas. Quizá lo más flojo los cócteles, que eran mejorables. Todo esto a un precio increíble incluso para Los Cabos.