Mariscos el Santo Mar — Restaurant in Jalisco

I had already visited but they took forever to even acknowledge us so we left. Tried oysters across the street instead a couple times until we had a bad experience so we decided to go back here since I was staying a few blocks away this time. Server was on point, beer super cold (is a must) only ordered shrimp cocktail and octopus tostada, I was surprised they asked me if I wanted it hot or cold, usually they just bring you a hot soup in a cup in Vallarta so that was nice, plenty of medium shrimp (cleaned and deveined) $120 vegetables on the side, juice lacks a little flavor in my opinion but overall good, tostada was good but for half the price of the cocktail could have been better, or maybe chop the cucumber smaller, anyways it was $235 for one ultra, one water and the food. Thought it was pretty good considering is a seat down place and they take the time to devein the shrimp, some people mentioning is pricey, I didn’t think so. I’d comeback next one I’m around to try the rest of the menu. Some guy ordered oysters and agua chilles next to me and they looked...

An expat who has lived in PV's Centro neighborhood for several years told me about El Santo Mar, which is unusual, since most gringos don't venture far from the bay. But this roadside eatery in "suburban" Pitillal, a short bus ride from the Hotel Zone, seriously brings it, with fresh chow, earthy digs and uber-pleasant service. You can go here for lots of the usual coastal Mexican fare. But the Ostiones a las Brasas (charcoal-grilled oysters) is what you want. A small mound of charcoal is fired and bellowed with a hair dryer, before the half shells are placed one-by-one atop the embers. Buttered garlic is dolloped on each while the heat does it's magic. The result is a mollusk that pulls clean from its home and is firm enough for even the pickiest of oyster eaters. And 200 pesos for a dozen at market price today is a bargain in any country. GO THERE,...

I love this place. Terrific seafood, prepared with care, very fresh, incredibly good value. My current local. You can eat and drink well for 300 pesos but the 12 oysters or a full grilled pulp for 380 are worth splashing out on. Surprisingly good...