Mariscos el submarino — Restaurant in Jersey City

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....

If you’re craving authentic Mexican flavors with a fresh, vibrant twist, El Submarino is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with a lively atmosphere that perfectly captures the spirit of coastal Mexico. The star of the show here is, of course, the aguachile itself — a refreshing, spicy ceviche-style dish made with fresh shrimp, tangy lime, and a kick of chile that wakes up your taste buds. Every bite is a perfect balance of heat and zest, complemented by crunchy cucumber and hints of cilantro.Beyond the signature dish, the menu offers a fantastic variety of tacos, tostadas, and other traditional delights, each bursting with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients. The homemade salsas are a real highlight, adding layers of complexity to every dish. The service is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable. Whether you’re there for a quick lunch or a casual dinner with friends, Aguachile delivers consistently delicious food in a welcoming setting. If you love Mexican seafood or just want to try something fresh and exciting, Aguachile is definitely...

Great new authentic Mexican Restaurant right off the grove street path train stop in downtown Jersey city.

It’s not pescatarian, there is a really good steak taco on menu, but over all the menu is seafood centered.

I have a little personal rule of thumb. Most authentic Mexican restaurants around nyc area, they do an amazing job with “land” tacos, (al pastor, steak) but the fish taco on the menu is usually an afterthought, just a piece of grilled white fish on a tortilla. So I rarely order fish tacos at authentic mexican places because of that. Likewise, American restaurants (usually bars) with Mexican food on the menu, just have a boring steak and chicken taco, that aren’t very good, so I usually end up ordering the fish tacos instead, and they come out alright.

This place completely breaks my rule of thumb as it’s an authentic Mexican restaurant that pays special attention to their seafood dishes and tacos that dominate the theme and the menu. The three I ordered (octopus, fish, shrimp) were really excellent and I’ll be coming back here to order more. And the house michelada is quite...