
Mustangs and Burros
Mexican · San Diego · $$
4.0(245)

Mexican · Aptos, CA · $$
Inspiration drawn from travels throughout Mexico, the seaside location of the restaurant, and California itself Coastal Mexican is our jumping-off point. We have fishermen coming in here daily and such bountiful ingredients in California and on the coast, so we’re 100% going to be utilizing what’s coming in.
“Delicious and beautiful food. Margaritas are a bit on the expensive side, but well worth it.”
“Dos Pescados is a coastal gem with incredible food and beautiful ocean views. The food ordered was flavorful, and perfectly balanced, and the margaritas are a must-try. The vibe is relaxed yet stylish, making it ideal for a sunset dinner or casual lunch by the sea. Great service, bold flavors, and a view that elevates the whole experience. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you want excellent food, service and views.”
“A fantastic place - the bar staff: Paul & Shaun always keep us entertained and plied with El Jefe’s! The food is equally fantastic with lots of choice. I’ve had quite a lot of the options and All have been great! Worth a visit if you are in the area!”
“Great view and atmosphere! Service is fantastic. Drinks were well made and balanced. Fish tacos were good, but for a restaurant named Pescados (fish in Spanish) I would expect more fish / sefood items on the menu. The chips were over cooked and the salsa was ok. The employees are so nice and friendly while still being professional. Parking is easy and it's a great location!”
“First things first. Serious upgrade over Palapas. IMHO Palapas only existed as a place where you could grab a beer and palatable but boring food after a little league game with a view, while the kids ran around and left the parents Ali e for a little while. Overall quite impressed with the food. The salsa was quite good, as were the chips. I would give the snapper ceviche with mango and aji amarillo a 5/5 both for taste and presentation. The arugula salad was just ok; loses points for (strongly suspect but can’t be certain) canned beets, and being quite salty (might be the nuts). I would recommend they switch to house made roasted beets and maybe Pepitas. We also had the Birria tacos, and the seafood (not Baja-style) fish tacos al pastor. Both also very good. My only quibble is that the fish tacos utilize a medley of their fish - which means there was salmon in there, and unless it’s sashimi or sushi I’m not a salmon fan. The al pastor preparation was a fun twist. I quite liked their version of a Paloma - utilized pamplemousse and tonic in addition to the grapefruit lime and tequila - very refreshing. Lastly, props for making a pumpkin dessert (pumpkin flan) that I didn’t hate! The toasted Italian meringue was an excellent touch. Looking forward to eating here again - something I’d never say about the former establishment. 6/2025 Happy to say that the food has only gotten better. The Ahi aguachile with strawberries and Serrano peppers was fantastic and looked as good as it tasted. Service and waitstaff continue to be amongst the friendliest in town.”
21 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003, US
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