Mariscos Costa Alegre

This place absolutely ROCKS!!! The service was perfectly awesome. The drinks were amazing. If you need good food and great service then come here.

Probably one of the best Mexican food seafood places I've ever been to. Their Molcajete Mixto is pure ecstasy. I also love how they give you a delicious shrimp broth as a starter. I also had their salmon and sushi on previous visits and they were yummy. The atmosphere is so inviting, especially the outside patio. TVs are there for entertainment and on occasion live performers. I come to this place as often as I can.

When you feel like tresting yourself and family to Mexican Seafood, this place (or one of its sister restaurants) is the place in San Jose to go. Check out the photos of their (newly redesigned) menu! You can maybe ignore the "Mexican Sushi" section 😂, but most of the rest is both authentic and creative. The staff is friendly and helpful, the food looks delicious, you might order more than you can finish!

If you want someone of the best Mexican Mariscos and fusion food this is the spot! Portions are huge and flavor is out of this world! You will have to come back many times because the menu has too many delicious looking plates to offer! Kid friendly and wonderful atmosphere.

Great place. A very fun atmosphere, with outdoor seating under a big tent. As soon as we arrived, the server greeted us with a small cup of absolutely delicious soup. The menu is big, so it was touch to decide. But we settled on a couple things, and all of it was great. The server was also very helpful, and a lovely personality. I definitely will come back to this place when I'm in San Jose.

The fish taco and shrimp taco were excellent—fresh and flavorful. The ceviche was just okay, nothing special. Unfortunately, the sushi was disappointing and not something I’d recommend. Parking can be difficult to find, but the service was friendly

The food was perfect very good. If I could come here every day and eat here I would. Excellent customer service very kind, and the food didn't take long for it to come to our table. The sushi pastor is recommended from me very delicious and full of flavor. The atmosphere here was perfect too. Latin music, people having a good time, and the room is full of beautiful colors and well decorated. I love this place!!!

Best service ever, we stop here every time on our way to 49er game!! Romi our waitress was absolutely amazing! She was very attentive and polite. Food is always fresh delicious!

Muy rica la comida y las bebidas , muy atenta la mesera Mirna . Excelente servicio ! Recomendado

Me encuentro en el mejor Lugar de San Jose ca comiendo un delicioso sushi mar y Tierra esta exelente gracias costa alegre buen equip todos

muy buena comida y excelente atención sobre todo del mesero Fernando amable persona recomendado 100%

I've been here a few times and haven't been dissatisfied so far. First, the food has always had a lot of flavor and have been very tasty. My very first time during my visit, I ordered the steak plate. It was very delicious. This time around, I wanted to try their shrimp. I went with the Camarones a la Crema, in all honesty. I wasn't a big fan only because it had no spice but it did have a lot of flavor. I do recommend this if you aren't a big fan of spicy things. My partner's Aguachile tricolor was tasteful and pretty spicy. Their margaritas were delicious as always. I've noticed they changed their Thursday special as well since my last visit. Overall, I strongly recommend this place. Their food is delicious, the drinks are satisfying and the customer service has always been top tier. 10/10 recommend and will definitely come back again.

Here's a warm and positive review you can post on Google, Yelp, or social media for server Mirna Martinez Excellent Service from Mirna Martinez! I had such a wonderful experience thanks to our server, Mirna Martinez. From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a genuine smile and made us feel so welcome. She was attentive without being intrusive, knew the menu inside and out, and made great recommendations. Mirna went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect -- our food came out just right, drinks were always refilled, and she checked on us often with such kindness and professionalism. It's rare to find someone who truly enjoys what they do, and it really shows in her service. Thank you, Mirna, for making our visit so enjoyable! We'll definitely be coming back and asking for you again.

Overall the great customer service & the positive attitudes of every single employee made this place. The Mexican music was an added touch & added authenticity to the experience, it felt like we were in Mexico, which I enjoyed. Food wise -- the michelada and the shrimp on the michelada were so tasty so we had high expectations from the start, but unfortunately the food was missing seasoning. Overall great hole in the wall place to stop in for a drink, but won't be back for the food.

Ambiance: large outdoor area with plenty of seating. There was a mariachi band that played for a bit while we ate. Added to the feel of the place, but it was a bit loud and made it hard to hear each other. Service: restaurant seems to cater more to those who speak Spanish. Waitress spoke to us in Spanish upon first greeting us and it made it a bit hard to communicate. Busers were attentive and did a great job keeper our space clean. Food: LARGE portion sizes. We ordered two dishes and it was definitely enough to feed four. Food was tasty and if you need added spice they have 4 hot sauce bottles available at the table. They also serve complimentary chips and soup upon sitting. I also ordered a regular michelada and it was tasty.

Love this restaurant. I've been to all of them in San Jose. The food is delicious. The vibe is happy. I get to eat delicious food and celebrate my culture with the live bands. I love that they have specials during the week. The only thing about the 13th street one is that you have to find street parking. We went yesterday to the 13th street location and received great service from jasmine. Les deseo éxito continuo y bendiciones.

This is one of my most favorite restaurants ever! Best micheladas hands down! Super refreshing, juicy shrimp and the tastiest michelada mix. I love their quality here, everything is fresh and delicious! They have some of the best seafood dishes around. A great menu, with lots of variety. My favorite is the camarones envueltos plate, it comes with delicious bacon wrapped shrimp that I just love to wrap in their tortillas to make a little taco, it's perfection on a plate. It's amazing how they get the bacon so crispy and yet the shrimp is still juicy! Last time, my family ordered the tacos gobernador, and those were tasty too. They have a large dining area, very clean with lots of tables and seating, perfect for large gatherings or small groups. I've celebrated my birthday here, and many other special occasions, I always try to find a way to come here! We've also had them cater for a work event and that was also a really great experience. I'm so happy we have a great seafood restaurant in the east side of San Jose!

Love the food here! I love ceviche and boy do they have ceviche...so many types! My favorite was shrimp ceviche and campechana. Our server Alicia was friendly and helpful, she gave us details about the menu and helped us decide how much food to order. Delicious food and good vibes. The only downside is it can be hard to find parking on the street/in the neighborhood nearby.

Popular SJ restaurant for the locals! Great food and Mexican vibes with the Banda playing good music & street vendors coming in to sell jewelry, key chains, flowers and photos. And we bought all of them The Service was excellent! Sat down & consome & tostadas was offered right away with water. We ordered cocktails & more cocktail's they were delicious. Large Food portions so can be easily shared with a large group so don't over order but leftovers always taste better hung over the next day - lol. Only issue is limited parking. But that's any big city. Can't wait for next San Jose outing to go here again.

LOVE the campechana (esp the octopus)!! Also really enjoyed their ceviches - both the fish and shrimp ones were good but the shrimp was just so fresh! Could probably pass on the tacos and save room for the seafood! Huge portions - best to share! Service was great! It's also a vibe! So many people were celebrating something and the staff were hyping it up! There was live music too! Waited about 30min on a Saturday at 6:30pm - not too bad. It seems like they move through the queue quickly! Street parking - might have to circle around the surrounding residential block a couple times during peak hours!

The food is great. Authentic and delicious. The vibes are lit. They always have a hype party for birthday specials. There's local vendors selling bracelets, flower bouquets, and professional pictures of the occasion printed and framed. However these amenities are pricy. Must get the mixto molcajete. The drinks are delicious too. So far I've tried malibu, cantarito, and mango caliente. The service is fast and attentive.

Aguachile is rated as Good. Quesabirrias were ok. Horchata was possibly powder, which I don't like. Agua de Maracuya was very good. Communication could be better, some servers were confused and Sometimes they took plates to wrong tables. Besides that, the atmosphere is Kool, TV's for soccer games and a woman taking photos of your party and selling them to you. A banda takes requests about $60 per song. 2 Guitarist charge $50 for 3 songs. I'd go here again and try a different plate.

Love this place, their food is excellent and keeps you coming back for more! But I do have one major issue with their drinks. Their mixed drinks are super small for the price so stick to their micheladas and beer if you want good value.

This is a no frills absolutely stellar spot to get Mariscos! Come with a group and try it all, we enjoyed so many things especially the oysters! When it's warm sit outside and enjoy the live music.

If you love seafood, spice, and warm friendly service in a fun atmosphere, this is the place for you. The menu is large, but Fernando helped me settle on the Molcajete Costa Alegre. I was not disappointed. It was loaded with shrimp, pulpo, crab, scallops, all the seafood. I dove right in and unapologetically made a mess of myself devouring it. I don't know what's in the sauce, but I wanted to slurp it all up. Come hungry. Leave with a full belly and a huge smile.

Food as always was super good . Service was great marisela was our waitress and was super attentive and friendly made our experience even better love this place I give them 5 stars

This is a staple spot in SJ if you like mexican food. Their michelada is the best I've ever had, not too thick from the sauce and it maintains the refreshing beer flavor. They had a mariachi band while I was there which really livened up the mood during the rain. All the servers are always very nice and friendly.

ATTENTION: I wanted to share feedback about my visit today. I ordered a Molcajete Mixto, which was absolutely perfect -- full of flavor and beautifully prepared. I also ordered a Michelada and the Boti Rochi Ceviche, but unfortunately, the ceviche was extremely disappointing. The octopus had a strong smell, almost as if it was expired, and neither the shrimp nor the octopus had any flavor. There was no salt or lime juice added, which made the dish taste raw and unpleasant. It also didn't include lime or avocado on the side, as shown in the picture on the menu. I brought this to the waitress's attention, and she noticed that we didn't eat the ceviche. However, she didn't make an effort to inform the manager or offer to replace the dish. I wasn't asking for a free meal -- just some attention to the issue and a gesture to show concern for customer satisfaction. When I suggested that she let customers know if a ceviche doesn't include lime or salt, her response was, "You didn't ask me, and I didn't tell you, so it's both of our fault." That kind of answer felt dismissive. In customer service, it's always better to listen to the feedback and bring it to management rather than blame the customer. I'm very disappointed with this experience, especially since I usually enjoy your food. My suggestion is that your team ensures that all ceviches have proper seasoning -- at least lime juice, salt, or some other kind of flavor to avoid that raw or spoiled seafood taste. Despite the experience, I still left a 20% tip because I valued the not great service and hope my feedback helps improve things for future customers. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback. I hope this helps improve the experience for future customers, as I truly enjoy your restaurant and would love to keep coming back. Lime in this picture and the extra shrimp were included by me btw!

First timer & definitely a returning customer moving forward - service was great ! Super fast and attentive - Everything we ordered was great. We have zero complaints - It's such a family friendly environment also which was pretty nice - Parking was a little tough but it's also Mother's Day and a Sunday morning so its a given - Nonetheless I highly recommend

My SO found this place and it was top tier The parking lot is a bit rough though. So find street parking in the neighborhood if the lot is full. There's extensive seating in the restaurant. We sat inside and got a medium pineapple agua fresca and a large passionfruit agua fresca. It was a wednesday so there was a special to get a roll for $6 after the purchase of a drink. The passion fruit one was delicious ~ The sushi was surprising and had shrimp, avocado, cream cheese and rice. They were fried so it had a pleasant crisp. I got an al pastor burrito. The onions were caramelized and delicious, however the taste was not what I had expected and it seems burritos are not the thing to get here. We had also gotten the other burrito and it tasted slightly better. The shrimp soup was delicious and made very well with fresh shrimp and several spices. They gave toastas with small cups of soup with a shrimp in it as a conplimentary snack too~ Delicious Overall, the food is amazing here, just dont get the burritos.

Food is always great.. service too ! Michele was so nice and attentive! Will be back again !

Food is amazing and always gives good service. Alicia helps us and she is amazing making sure we have everything and that we actually love the food.

Came here for the first time with friends and wanted to explore the extensive menu after reading so many good reviews. The vibe was very lively with on and off live music. We got seated within 10 mins and server came to us decently quickly in the beginning. We placed an order for drinks and for kids first and then waited a long time to order for adults as the server was nowhere to be seen for a while. She was probably very busy as the place was pretty packed. We ordered some Gauc and chips in the beginning followed by mains as salmon and fish tacos. My friends ordered a shrimp dish and one of them opted for a custom vegetarian taco plate. This being heavily seafood focused it was tough for them to scoop up a tasty veg dish. My friend found it ok - he didn't love it so much. The rest of the dishes were good. The vibe was lovely and we felt like we were in Mexico :)

Great spot for a birthday lunch! I called ahead for a part of 6 but they said no reservation was needed. They do ask your whole party be there to be seated, but they were kind to seat us while 2 stragglers showed up. There's a small parking lot, otherwise you'll have to find street or neighborhood parking nearby. They had some great menu options it was hard to pick! Loved that they brought complimentary consume (shrimp not meat based) to sip on. Food and drinks were great and they staff gave a special birthday song as well

Had a great birthday experience and because of that I updated my review! Alondra was super sweet and on it with our experience and time there as our host/waitress! If you in need of a birthday song and a shot of good tequila check out this place.

Food is amazing! I love the quesadillas, so flavorful! Also loved molcajete mixto, so so flavorful and bunch of meat in it. The tamarind margarita was delicious! There were also vendors selling keychains and small goodies. I just wish the place could be more quiet, the performance was great, just too loud to have any conversation with friends there.

I love this restaurant! I find it funny that my family and I are the only Asians there whenever we visit--but we're always treated like family! I definitely get my seafood fix while I'm there. We've gone for the novelty of getting the sushi--I ask for no cream cheese and it's not a problem to get it omitted. I enjoy the variety of shrimp dishes, but the last time I got the filete empanizado (breaded tilapia) and it was crispy and tasty. Came with fluffy soft tortillas, too! It's such a happy place with lots of families and a family atmosphere. ¡Gracias!

I came with my family on a freezing Sunday for lunch and, let me tell you, we appreciated the outdoor heaters! Upon being seated, we were each served with a delicious cup of caldo de camaron. This was a great touch! I ordered the shrimp ceviche, which was fresh and delicious. Great service by Romi, too! We'll be back to try one of their great deals during the week!

By far some of the best authentic mexican style seafood you'll have around! portions are plentiful and the flavor's and spices are right there, it'll have you filling your stomach for the "one last bite" because of just how good it is. The environment inside is friendly and fun, very open and just a big room for enjoying. Staff do a great job with birthday party celebrations and music and tv are great as well. The overall service and experience here was top notch and i cannot wait to come back again.

Amazing food. That's all this review really needs. Crazy, huh?! You can find this amazing taco spot in the San Jose area. You may question the actual area when you get there, but get over yourself and grab some of these perfectly made street tacos. They made the way street tacos are intended. The meat is well marinated and seasoned, perfectly grilled, and the portions are incredibly generous. I tried the Carnitas, the pollo, and the Carne Asada, and I'm here to say that it's damn delicious! I think my favorite thing outside of the fact that I wanted to eat more even after I was full, as that, I love the side dish that they provide so that you can load up your tacos with fresh onions, cilantro, lime, and a variety of salsas that they have . It's all house made, and my mouth is watering just thinking about how delicious each taco was. I ate too much, and it was absolutely worth it.

OMG- SUCH a gem of a spot. Fun and lively, and the food is LIT. Highly recommend for girls night, date night and/or family night. The food would be enough, but the service is on point, and you may even get some live mariachi entertainment! PRO TIP: Give yourself time for parking, might be a couple blocks away.

I heard lots of good things about the seafood here so my friend and I decided to stop by because we were craving seafood. You get a complimentary tostada, a soup, and crackers. Food: 10/10 I have never seen a restaurant with SO many ceviche options before! We were torn between which one to order but we opted for the ceviche Camaron. We also got the empanadas de Camaron and tacos Marlin. Our favorite was the empanadas de Camaron! We almost burnt our hands and mouth because the cheese was melting and it was hot but it was worth it because it tasted AMAZING! The Marlin tacos were a bit salty for our liking. The ceviche was very flavorful and fresh tasting and it paired well with the tostada. There were lots of unique ceviche options here! Service: 10/10 The workers are very friendly and encouraged us to get the weekday special on a Miche Monday, but we will come back next time for it! Ambiance: 10/10 The restaurant is nice and decorated with outdoor seating and indoor seating. There's street parking near the restaurant. I want to come back to try the Mexican sushi or the molcajete next time!:D I HIGHLY recommend this spot for a fulfilling meal and they have weekday specials too!

My favorite spot! Marisela was our server and she's so sweet! Recommended our dishes and everything was so good!

I love coming to this place whenever I'm craving Mariscos, I got their new ceviche la guerita, it may seem like your typical ceviche cooked in lime juice, but this one has chile chiltepi which gave it a different taste and that shaved jicama was top tier. Tacos capeados were filled with plumped battered shrimped and loaded with melty cheese just how I like it. The fish was huge couldn't even finish the whole thing, a hefty plate to fill you up if you're extra hungry. Of course the micheladas were refreshing and always on point especially with those shrimp. This place does tend to get super busy, but it's well worth it, service is amazing and if you want to celebrate your birthday here they'll put on a show for you! If you love micheladas like I do, come during the week they have specials, the only bad thing is the specials don't apply during a holiday.

Great customer service! There is lovely music and the food is yummy! Parking is street but the neighborhood is nice. Def check it out.

Marisela took care of us and was nice from the jump. Always checking if everything was fine and if we needed anything else. Food was amazing too.

The service was great. Food had lots of flavor. They have the best tostadas I've ever tasted. We ate outside under the large canopy. The outdoor seating is spread out nicely so you aren't close to any other tables or chair. Parking is a challenge. Tiny parking lot and crowded curb parking.

Tacos Presidenciales $17 - good. My favorite item. I usually get fried rather than grilled shrimp or fish tacos but this was really good. Shrimp was tender and all the ingredients in the taco went very well together Sushi Pastor $22 - decent. It's very different from Japanese sushi rolls, but not bad. Asked for no cream cheese and they were able to accommodate. Lots of meat and cheese on top Quesabirria $18 - good. Not super greasy like how some places make it. 2 big size tacos. The cheese and meat went well with the broth 1 dozen Pata de Mula $20 - good. Only ordered a half dozen but they gave a full dozen. Fresh and tasty Crunchy tortilla and seafood soup appetizer complimentary - good. Fresh 32 oz Negra Modelo $13 - on tap, what you'd expect Mango Margarita $13 - everyone loved this Went on a Sunday at dinner time and they were really busy. Waited about 25 minutes. Always a good sign when 90% of the customers were Mexican. Lol. The place is huge with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great from the receptionist to the waiter. Parking is not too difficult if you are willing to walk a block or 2. Huge menu. Prices are actually pretty reasonable considering the large portions and that it's mostly seafood. I recommend it

Got recommended this place and the food and environment did not disappoint! Live music after 7pm

Food: 5/5 very interesting, I've never had Mexican sushi before. I wouldn't replace regular sushi with it but it is good! Also really good daily specials. Service: 5/5 accommodating for my friend who only eats chicken! Please be ware this isn't a typical Mexican food place and has a lot of seafood options. Our fault for not confirming before going, but they were able to swap out the loaded nachos chorizo with chicken. Vibes: 100/5 I won't spoil it but I would definitely come back to bring someone here for a birthday. It is lit.

Armando was an amazing server! He greeted us and brought us water and our drinks at a timely manner. He made sure we were taken care of. An amazing place for mariscos(seafood) the food is always good and the spicy levels are just perfect. I highly recommend coming in and try out the mariscos here. I love coming here for their shrimps and ceviche. Great ambiance and overall a great vibe all around. Every one is so nice and welcoming:)

We've been coming to this restaurant for couple of years... Ambiance varies on time of day/weekday you visit. Food is always good and fresh. Service is always prompt and outstanding, on our last visit our server Romy was very attentive and cheery! Giving it 4 stars because there's a foul stench from parking lot that occasionally you get a whiff while eating.

Just wow. Saw this place on social media... my shrimp plate was really good. Loved the bacon wraped shrimp and the shrimp in chipotle sauce. Service was prompt... the mexican style sushi was awesome as well... place was realy busy on a Saturday afternoon. Will definitely come back.

Food was good service can say enough and our waitress "Michelle" very tentative definitely will come again meet owner and humble as can be very profesional. 10 out of 10 all around. Nombre servicio bueno a lo máximo la mesera "Michelle " al tanto todo el tiempo equipo constante mente al tanto conoce el dueño y no se diga humilde y amigable gracias Marcos! De seguro próxima vez que venga de South Gate voy a llegar!

Best seafood and service ever! Mercedes was amazing! Best waitress ever! Micheladas are we're bomb!

Been here a few times, always busy and lively atmosphere. We love all their caldos and menudo, tried molcajetes for the first time and its my absolute favorite now. Drinks are on point and they don't skimp out on liquor. They even sang for us and gave us 2 shots, (we were celebrating 2 birthdays) our waitress Sarita was very friendly and attentive even during full-house. 10/10 absolutely recommend. +1 for Huge portions with homemade tortillas -1 for horrible parking situation. I'd hate to live around in the neighborhood with this joint's popularity.

English: The food at Costa Alegre is absolutely incredible -- the flavors are beyond words and truly the highlight of the experience. Unfortunately, I can only give 3 stars because of the service. From the moment we walked in, the customer service fell short -- from being greeted, to being seated, to actually being attended to and asked what we wanted. What makes it more disappointing is that I specifically came in during a time when it wasn't busy, so there wasn't much reason for the lack of attentiveness. When you're spending at least $100 for two people, the service should match the quality of the food. While the flavors are unforgettable, the customer service and timing need serious improvement. Español: La comida en Costa Alegre es absolutamente increíble -- los sabores son indescriptibles y, sin duda, lo mejor de la experiencia. Desafortunadamente, solo puedo dar 3 estrellas por el servicio. Desde el momento en que llegamos, la atención al cliente dejó mucho que desear -- desde el recibimiento, hasta el momento de sentarnos, atendernos y preguntar lo que queríamos ordenar. Lo más decepcionante es que fui en un horario en el que no estaba ocupado, por lo que no había razón para tanta falta de atención. Cuando uno gasta al menos $100 para dos personas, el servicio debería estar al nivel de la calidad de la comida. Aunque los sabores son inolvidables, el servicio y los tiempos de atención necesitan mejorar mucho.