Elena Vasquez
January 2, 2026
Calle Ocho's Best-Kept Secret
Mariscos Playa is the kind of place that doesn't show up on tourist guides, and the regulars like it that way. The aguachile is incendiary — shrimp cured in lime and habanero, served with cucumber and red onion on a tostada. It wakes up every taste bud you have.
The fried whole red snapper is magnificent — crispy skin, moist flesh, served with rice, beans, and fried plantains. It's a feast for two, and at this price point, it's borderline charitable.
The ceviche de conchas negras (black clam ceviche) is a Peruvian specialty that I've rarely seen done this well outside of Lima. The black clams have a distinctive, briny sweetness that regular ceviche can't match. Come on a Friday or Saturday night for live music, and bring your dancing shoes.
The fried whole red snapper is magnificent — crispy skin, moist flesh, served with rice, beans, and fried plantains. It's a feast for two, and at this price point, it's borderline charitable.
The ceviche de conchas negras (black clam ceviche) is a Peruvian specialty that I've rarely seen done this well outside of Lima. The black clams have a distinctive, briny sweetness that regular ceviche can't match. Come on a Friday or Saturday night for live music, and bring your dancing shoes.