La Playa Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Richmond

Second visit was just as great as our first! Seafood boil was so good and enough for both my daughter and I to share! They chanted up how they serve their chips and salsa and the bigger basket holds plenty for 4 people to share. I ordered the sopa de pollo and asked if they had the little tortilla strips that are like wonton strips served at Chinese restaurants. Our server had them make me some on the fly! Above and beyond! Love this place!!!

Our new favorite spot for Mexican! Bright open concept restaurant with cheery ocean decor. Chips and salsa delivered quickly on seating and drink orders shortly after. For appetizers we got the guacamole and queso which were both decent. Our entrees were all fantastic. My son had the birria tacos and my husband had the carne asada tacos. Both came with a very large amount of meat on each taco. The small side of red salsa that came with the carne asada tacos was the star of the show. It tasted more like a habanero salsa and my guys were overjoyed! They both eat jalapeños and habenero peppers with most meals at home and this was the first time they have found a restaurant that has ever served a salsa they found was actually spicy! My shrimp fajitas were the best I’ve ever tasted! Service was friendly and efficient. Only negative was it took a long time to get our check and to go boxes but we were not leaving without those leftovers! Highly recommend and we...

La Playa offers a fresh and exciting vibe for a Mexican dining experience. Located in the old Julian’s restaurant; La Playa has taken the reins and is off to a great start with a bountiful menu of cuisine and beverages. There are wonderful under the sea themed murals throughout the interior of the restaurant the tables resemble the edge of the shore where the water rolls up on the beach (decor is really pleasing). We began our meal with the complimentary chips and salsa served in a literal boat basket the salsa had al lil hint of heat. We also ordered the shrimp empanadas (let me you they were awesome). And the dipping sauces they came with complimented wonderfully. For an entree we ordered Chimichangas. I had the seafood chimichanga and OhMyGosh!!! I was more than satisfied it was loaded with everything the menu said. We also had the Chicken and Beef chimichangas which were also very flavorful as well. Both meals came with salad with a delicious tropical fruit dressing, refried beans, brown/ white rice. The portions were excellent, the flavors very palate friendly, and the service was Very hospitable our waiter was Edgar who was very attentive and courteous. La Playa also offers big tv screens where you can catch a game, a nice size bar, space for large parties; and outdoor dining options. Overall a great place to dine if you’re seeking a fresh take on Mexican...

I decided to check out this place because of a TikTok video. Let me start by saying that the atmosphere was amazing. Good choice of music it was just a little too loud especially in the party room. My family did enjoy their food and beverages. My only complaint was that my Cajun seafood boil wasn’t up to par. The sauce was very oily with rarely any Cajun seasoning. The crab leg was definitely overcooked/soggy where I couldn’t crack them open so I left it. The shrimp was a little tough. The fresh garlic wasn’t cooked all the way it was hard pieces all throughout the boil. The potato’s were so tiny reminded me of those little balls that you get out of the .25 cent machine. Wish I could’ve gotten a refund for the Cajun seafood boil instead I left it at the table didn’t want to...