Mariscos El Barco — Restaurant in Richmond

My friend and I went with out kids to dinner here few nights ago and while the establishment is small but the food is amazing! Everything was great. The oysters had too much cheese, I was thinking this was going to be more like a charbroiled oyster instead of what we received but I still ate it. If you love cheese and oyster this would be perfect for you however I cant have this much dairy so I ate the oyster and a little of the cheese (im lactose intolerant 🥹) my friend had Shrimp a la Diabla which came with a Spicy as Hell 😈 sauce so be prepared (It was a sweet and super spicy). Sides included rice salad fries and bread! A lot of food (carbs) so be prepared. As a foreigner I love my seafood with plantains but I had to understand that plantains are more of a Caribbean side rather than a Mexican. The Guacamole was fresh and delicious. I had the pineapple filled of seafood which included octopus shrimp baby scallops and I believe crab meat (im not 100% sure) I had it with the red sauce per the manager recommendation and it was amazing. Everything is great. I can see why people say its pricey however its worth it. I wished they had a larger establishment or a better lay out (smaller chairs) but I am sure thats part of their team. The manager (Juan) was very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, he explained why they dont have plantains as other cultures as well and explain how they get their fresh oyster, very nice to be able to have an manager make honest recommendations and suggestions. The kids had dinosaur nuggets and fries and they loved it. They also had Virgin piña colada and the small size was honestly a pretty big size! Everything was great I look forward to come back with...

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED I ordered a “molcajete frío” $32, it only had about 10 baby shrimps, 1/2 avocado and diced onion. My wife ordered “camarones empanizados” 4 shrimps, a bit of rice, fries and lettuce. All-in-all we left the restaurant hungry because of the small amount of food and with $120 less in my pocket. Very disappointed. I understand everything is more expensive and I don’t mind paying for it, but at least they should served enough to make one feel...

If you are not Spanish or at least speak it do not come. I had to pull out my translation app but , basically I asked for a medium margarita with salt rim and when asked about the red stuff the manager said that it doesn't matter that's how it comes. He watched me walk in the door didn't greet me at all. Soon as the Spanish couple walks in he stood straight up and spoke to them . Is my money not the same as everyone else. Then I order the cheese...