Mariscos el submarino

Finally, a mariscos spot in Jersey City—and it’s absolutely fantastic. Mariscos de Submarino delivers everything I’ve been missing since my time in San Jose, CA. The location is perfect, just steps from Grove Street, making it super convenient for a casual bite or a night out. Let’s talk micheladas: hands down the best I’ve had since moving from California. I went with the house michelada made with Victoria beer and it was unreal—perfectly balanced, flavorful, and refreshing. The tacos are next-level. The camarones (shrimp) were fresh and cooked to perfection, but the real standout was the El Gobernador taco. Smoky, cheesy, packed with shrimp and flavor—I could easily eat ten of them. Incredible spot, great vibes, and even better food. 100% would recommend and will absolutely be back!

Just stopped in for the La Exotica and Fish Tacos(Pescado). I’ll start by saying the fish/shrimp/octopus, and tuna tasted so fresh and the spice gave it a nice kick! It’s a lot of food and looks incredible so for two people it was filling. I appreciated the homemade tortilla on my fish taco. The fried fish was so soft, airy and crispy. I added some hot sauce half way thru for more heat. They have a bar as well so I got a corona with lime and made the meal that much better. The atmosphere was casual and the food was 10/10. The service was also really friendly. I would recommend this to others.

Currently our new obsession. Been back several times now. The foods amazing. Good portion, amazing quality, the cocktails so delicious and the service is top notch. Everyone is so welcoming. We came back the other night and Fernando was so divine. Great place for date night as well!

This restaurant had newly opened on Saturday 4/26. My husband, son and I had gone on Tuesday and ordered the craken (octopus) taco, costra (ribeye) taco and the Aguachile verde. Both tacos were very fresh and delicious. It was different from other Mexican tacos available in the area and we were pleased to try something new. They also have about 8 different kinds of salsa set on each table, so it was fun experimenting with different flavors. The Aguachile Verde had a refreshing flavor (sour, sweet, and spicy all at once!). It was the first time I had tried raw shrimp, so that was new and daring. Mariscos El Submarino is a welcome addition to the Jersey City neighborhood. It offers something new, different, and exciting. Highly recommend!

Food is exceptional. I’m not usually a fan of Mexican food in general, and came in with a stigma towards Latin based cuisine. Completely changed my perspective. Everything was not only delicious, it felt like food I’d have if I went traveling to the source. Slight differences from the NYC menu (which I like). Highly recommend the Costas tacos! One issue we had on multiple visits: The place gets busy very fast (like line-outside-busy) and orders take a while (we’ve waited over an hour) to fulfill. Parts of our order while other items have come out immediately. The system of seating, orders, and workflow clearly have not been established and perfected yet. Lastly, it helps if you speak Spanish, but definitely not a necessity.

This is as close to authentic Mexican seafood as it gets — the quality and flavor of everything we ordered were outstanding. It’s a casual spot where the food truly steals the show. I highly recommend the tuna tostada and ribeye taco. I’ll definitely be coming back to revisit my favorites and try the rest of the menu! We had this in the middle of July, so the cheladas hit the spot!!

My heart if full of gratitude for being able to eat some very delicious seafood! Everything we ordered was 💣 ! The aguachile, had me “enchilada”, but the flavor was worth IT! And I would do it all over again, a million times! The shrimp had a grilled flavor that gave it sweetness and with a hint of freshly squeeze 🍋‍🟩 became the perfect bite. The tacos de pulpo were a perfect balance! And my michelada was incredibly refreshing and much appreciated in a hot and sunny day! To the staff, you all rock! Gracias, so kind, so patient, and so ready to take on another order! I will be back, that’s a 100% for sure!

A fun and vibrant seafood spot with solid flavors and a super friendly vibe. We tried the octopus and steak tacos — both tender and tasty, though a bit on the pricey side for the portion. The ceviche tropical was a highlight: fresh shrimp, mango, and avocado in a bright, tangy sauce — refreshing and flavorful. Loved the margarita, not too sweet, well-balanced. Oysters were decent, though slightly on the salty side. Service was warm, and the blue-white interior made the space feel very clean and breezy. Would come back for the ceviche and cocktails.

I was there 2 days ago and I'm already missing it. The place is brightly lit with a very casual atmosphere with white metal tables and chairs. Server was great, kind and patient, as I weighed my options. I went alone so couldn't try a bunch of dishes as I usually like to do. I got the La Chaparrita. It was a really sizable portion, and really fresh seafood!! Best ceviche dish I've had in a while (be warned though, it is pretty spicy). It contained cooked and raw shrimp, fish, octopus, cucumbers, topped with avocado and a fried shrimp thing. I wasn't a big fan of the fried shrimp, but the rest of the dish was absolutely amazing. I'll definitely be back whenever a seafood craving hits! Writing this review is making my mouth water, so I'll need to go back really soon.

Prior to feasting on Mexican seafood in Mexico, we decided to get the teaser version at cult favorite Mariscos El Submarino. What's not to love? The Aguachile Mixto Verde came in a super-sized mortar (more like a stone cauldron) filled with fresh, generous cuts of fish and shrimp, all swimming in a chilled broth of lime-flavored glory. It was everything you could want in an aquachile, and if you don't finish it with tears of happiness brimming in your eyes, you have no sole. If you loooove tuna tostada as much as I do, you'd be disservicing yourself by not getting La Consentida, which comes packed with salsa macha--not to be confused with the over-exposed Japanese powdered green tea, macha is essentially Mexican Lao Gan Ma (chili crisp oil) but with peanuts instead of garlic crisps. Mariscos' version is an ample marriage of spicy, crispy, fresh, and umami, and I would happily eat this every day for the rest of my life. Finally, we got a half dozen of the Camarones Zarandeados, which were perfectly grilled and lightly seasoned. Unless you're allergic to shrimp, I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't get a platter of these beauties. Mmmm......shramp!

Casual and fast dining spot! The tacos were soo good- I got the steak and octopus. The steaks had been charred so that it tasted almost crunchy. The fact that the cheese had been melted on was a nice touch and reminded me of shake shack's thin crunchy patty burgers. They drizzled a bit of spicy sauce on top which fit so well together. The octopus was absolutely amazing and something that is rare to find for that price in Jersey City. It was meaty so you really get your dollars worth. The ceviche plates were pretty big for about $15. I had always thought ceviche was more of an appetizer but you literally get an entire oval plate of ceviche with hard shelled tortillas which is pretty filling. I'd come try the burger next time

Imagine my surprise when I got here at noon when they opened and there was already a line out the door! Then when I left a couple hours later, the line was even longer!! This is probably because the food here is delicious, fresh, and unique for Jersey City! Ceviche-city now!! We tried the aquachiles, the guacamole, the octopus taco, the steak taco, the grilled shrimp and all of it had such great flavor!! I also really loved how chill it was inside, the servers were so nice, they didn't rush us, they brought everything out quickly, and we had a great experience! I'll definitely be back!!

Run, don't walk. Everything was so fresh and so delicious. Mariscos has a few locations in NY and I'm so happy that they finally opened in NJ! The space is bright and inviting. At noon on a Friday there were plenty of tables, and it was no problem to pull two tables together for our group. The first thing I noticed was the full bar! East Flour used to be in this space and did not have a liquor license, so it was an exciting surprise to see one. After all, who doesn't want a cold beer to wash down some spicy ceviche? The menu is a little overwhelming because there are so many options, from ceviches to aquachile to tostada and tacos. We started off with a green aquachile which came served in a huge mocalate and had so much fresh shrimp and octopus. The guacamole was also standout. For mains we tried a bunch of things like tacos, ceviche, a shrimp burger and some tostadas. We ate so much and literally nothing was a miss. The tacos are a bit small, but all other portions were huge. The tostada is basically an an entire ceviche portion on top of a tortilla shell. I really enjoyed everything and it'll be hard to avoid coming back next time I'm in JC.

When my friends suggested we meet at Mariscos El Submarino, I asked, "Is that like a fish sandwich shop?" (Like an idiot.) It's not. It's a Mexican gem that specializes in seafood. Ceviches, aguachiles (I'm not entirely clear on the difference), tostadas, caldos, tacos...the menu is huge, and all in Spanish, but just about everything we ordered was delicious, so if you don't know Spanish, just point and you can't really go wrong. Just kidding, it's 2025. My younger counterparts clued me in that I didn't have to spend decades learning Spanish food words because now you can just use Google Lens and it will literally just translate the menu right before your eyes. Science, bitch. Truly, just about everything was outstanding. The only thing that was just OK was the ribeye taco, so I would stick with the seafood. After all, Mariscos is right there in the name. Things I Would Highly Recommend (basically anything with shrimp): 1. The Rosarito tostada (has shrimp). 2. The camarón taco (camarón means shrimp). 3. The hamburguesa (it's a shrimp burger). 4. The ceviche tropical (has shrimp). 5. The aguachile verde (again, shrimp). 6. Bringing five friends so you can share lots of stuff (mostly shrimp). 7. Making one of those friends bring her new baby because she's the cutest (little camarón that you ever did see).

Mariscos El Submarino is a recent and very welcomed addition to downtown JC. It's close to the Path (so if you are coming in from the city or another neighborhood, it's incredibly easy), has plenty of seating, a full bar, and an incredible menu. Our group stopped in for lunch on a weekday and had no trouble getting a table. We started with the guacamole and aguachiles verde. The aguachiles, which was basically like a Mexican ceviche, was a big portion and a great starter for a group. It definitely had a little kick to it, so beware if you don't love spice. I got two tacos, "the cracken" which was octopus and a "pescado" fish taco. Loved both of them but would absolutely need to get the octopus taco again on my next visit. My friend ordered the Rosarito tostada and just the towering pile of seafood that came out had everyone's eyes wide. It was so tasty and probably one of my favorite bites of the meal. If you are looking for a new taco/seafood spot, this is a place to try.

I had heard about Mariscos El Submarino and read the reviews form their original location in Jackson Heights. When it opened in Jersey City. I knew I had to visit. We tried the aguafresco negro, ceviche tostada, and all the tacos except the ribeye. We loved everything. I think I'd like to order the aguafresca verde next time around. Make sure to try the ceviche tostada, which offers the same classic ceviche, but a smaller portion on a tostada. If you enjoy fresh seafood, ceviche', and margaritas, you have to pay the newest Mariscos el Submarino a visit.

Run, don't walk here! Mariscos is new to Jersey City, and as much as I want to gatekeep this place, it is too good not to share! Every single dish I got here, I was in heaven! The place itself is very casual. You seat yourself, and the servers come and get your order. The menu is in all spanish, but if you've taken Spanish 101, you'll be just fine figuring it out! They specialize in Mexican seafood dishes so that is exactly what I went for. I started out with the octopus (el gobernador) and shrimp (el enchilado) tacos. Both sets of seafood were so fresh! And of course, the tacos were out of this word. I also loved that there were so many hot sauces on the table to try, which elevated the tacos as well! I also go the ceviche tropical. Again, the seafood was incredibly fresh and I loved the kick this ceviche had. To finish, I went with the Michelada de la casa, which was also extremely spicy and tart. Overall, incredible experience! Be sure to check it out before they become popular and it is hard to find a seat here. I guarentee they will soon!

A fun and vibrant seafood spot with solid flavors and a super friendly vibe. We tried the octopus and steak tacos -- both tender and tasty The ceviche tropical was a highlight: fresh shrimp, mango, and avocado in a bright, tangy sauce -- refreshing and flavorful. Loved the margarita, not too sweet, well-balanced. Oysters were decent, though slightly on the salty side. Service was warm, and the blue-white interior made the space feel very clean and breezy. Would come back for the ceviche and cocktails.

Genuinely everything was good BUT two orders were exceptionally spicy - the ceviche tropical and tuna tostada. I wasnt warned about the spice level - my dad just couldn't eat it; meanwhile I ate in tears. Also, the restaurant was cray busy so service was a bit slow. But again, the fish itself is delicious and fresh with great flavor, so I'd definitely recommend it and come back for other menu items.

Service was outstanding! The food was delicious (highly suggest the Rosarito) and the drinks (Paloma w/ Mezcal) spot on! Only thing is the menu is in Spanish, so know it or have Google translate ready to go! Love it! Sorry the pics aren't in order

I was hype to finally try Mariscos El Submarinew's newly opened Jersey City location. I have wanted to eat here for years, but apparently not enough to trek out to Queens; finally, laziness pays off! We arrived around noon on a weekend and were seated right away. Our server explained the menu to us and pointed out the most popular dishes, which was very helpful since we wanted to order the hits. Our favorite dishes were El Gobernador taco, The Craken taco (octopus), Camarones Zarandeados (grilled shrimp), and La Consentida Tostada (tuna). We also had the ribeye steak taco and shrimp verde Aquachiles. We loved the aquachiles flavor, but didn't love the texture of the shrimp. I am looking forward to trying this dish again with fish instead of shrimp.

Visiting friends in JC and they recommended this place. It's a small cafe, new and clean. As others mentioned, menu is in Spanish, but google translate plus asking the waitress and we were fine. Originally I was going for the tropical cerviche, but I was distracted by these tall glasses of what looked like gaspacho. I was told they were coctales (shrimp cocktail) where shrimp were submerged in a spicy-sweet gaspacho you ate with a spoon. Amazing! I also had a shrimp taco and was completely satisfied. Friends got some other tacos and everybody was rolling their eyes in ecstasy at the fresh flavors. Not much for anybody who can't eat fish here. But for Mariscos fans, this is the place.

Are these reviews serious and honest? Why would you open a restaurant investing thousands of dollars serving mediocre Mexican food and absolutely the worst customer service? Give it a try and I guarantee you won't be back if you have taste buds. They can't even make proper guacamole ... sooo SOUR. I can make better guacamole than that! When given the feedback about the food, they ask if we've ever had this kind of food before. Yes of course we have. Honestly, I'm more upset about the customer service than the inedible food. We had to go to another restaurant afterwards because we just couldn't eat the food as we were still hungry. Seeing that we had only 2 bites they just said sorry. No effort at all to make our experience a little better whatsoever. Advice to the owners: take this as constructive feedback, taste your own food and TRAIN your waiters/waitresses better how to handle customers better if you want to stay open in business otherwise you won't last long here. I don't recommend this place.

This place is a gem! I am obsessed. Every bite of every thing I ordered was a flavor party in my mouth. Run. Don't walk!

This place is excellent. Everything is fresh with plenty of vegetables. The octopus is excellent. Service was wonderful and friendly. Also, it's bigger than East Flour was so plenty of space to bring a group.

Amazing place! The food is so good and the prices are great. Our server was such a nice guy, he gave us great suggestions ! We even had our little talk about Mexican music. The guacamole was sooo good! We had a blast and will be back soon for sure. I also loved how clean is the place .

This place... is.... Insanely good. But I can't read the menu. But everything is good. So it doesn't matter.

My son and I just went to this unassuming restaurant because of the menu which looked appetizing and the good reviews. The food was delicious and fresh. It is a stand out restaurant in Jersey City. Yes, the menu is all in Spanish but the waiter can help if you don't understand. Definitely coming back.

So so amazing! The tortillas were great and the seafood was very flavorful. Our server was a girl and she was so attentive and helpful. Will absolutely come back to eat at this location and try other items

Oh man!! Grilled whole shrimpies!! So good!!! I can single-handedly eat 2 dozen of them!!!!

Incredibly delicious food, delicious cocktails and super friendly staff. The interior is also bright with energy and the music is authentic. Highly recommend.