Mariscos Nayarit: Experience Upscale Mexican Seafood in Roanoke

Excellent food and service. We've been twice, and have had an enjoyable experience both times. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. Decor isn't gaudy or overdone. As far as the food goes, it's fresh and artfully presented. Very different than the usual fare found in a Mexican restaurant. As it's name says, it's primarily seafood, and servings are just right for an average appetite. Expect to pay about $20-$35 per meal. There are shareable platters, too. Those who ordered alcohol were happy with their margaritas, especially the margarita flight, featuring different flavors of drinks. We really like this restaurant and we plan to eat here often. Thanks for reading.

Went in for the first time yesterday with my friend and we had a great time. The ambiance was great, we got to hear the live band playing and see the customers dancing. The night was really busy but Antonio’s service never faltered! He was extremely helpful and patience with us. He recommended the ribeye special and it was absolutely delicious! My friend got the enchiladas which were also really tasty. Being from out of state has set my standards pretty high on Mexican food and it has been hard to find Mexican food in Roanoke that is actually worth it. So looks like Mariscos Nayarit will now be my go-to!

Good experience, good food, good service, overwhelming Menu options... Chips were crisp, and large / unbroken. My wife and I are debating whether they were Fresh or store bought. Salsa was not overly impressive - seemed store bought. My wife ordered the Ribeye and Grilled Shrimp. She said it was cooked Medium as requested. The shrimp was nicely prepared and flavored well. I ordered the Sushi Boat - which is essentially two of their other Sushi trays delivered on the boat - intended for 2, but at a nice discount relative to buying the other two separately ($34 for the boat vs $19 each separately - or so I recall). The Sushi was nicely prepared and very flavorful. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Honestly, it was too much for one person - and one of the separate orders would have been enough for me. I did enjoy trying both. I wish the menu actually described the rolls beyond just the names. Never found a list of beers on the menu, it may have been there, I just didn't find it by the time the server came up. We were there mid-afternoon, so not crowded. Service was fast and server responsive. Just not overly informative. Wife for instance wanted something with shrimp and asked server for options. Only one offered is what she ordered. One intersting observation was regarding the pepper shaker, refilled while wet leaving pepper stuck to the side. Not sure how sanitary that is, suggesting hand washed vs dishwasher washed. Overall still a good experience and will likely return to try other options.

The atmosphere was so welcoming from the time we entered the door. All the waiters and waitresses help each other out. We had Aracely as our waitress. She was beautiful and super attentive. I had one La Tusa to drink but it was a little too sweet for me. Our meals were amazing! Much larger than I expected. We took half of our meals home with us.

The food was incredible. They have an extensive menu that's unmatched by other area restaurants. The waiter was friendly, but inexperienced, unfamiliar with the menu, and had to leave the table multiple times during the ordering process to ask someone questions. If he was still in training, that person should have accompanied him to the table for a more seamless experience. I would definitely return.

Absolutely amazing!! This restaurant is a must! The service was incredible. The menu is insane! So many options for all! Great happy hour options! Decor is amazing! You can feel the good energy and positivity that went into this place!

It’s been a while since I had good mariscos, I’m visiting Roanoke from Toronto Canada and oh my!! Oh my!! Best place in town to get seafood Mexican style!!! No cap at all!!! Food is 10 out of 10 and the drinks!! You gotta try it yourself and won’t regret it!!

This is the best place in the area for seafood. It’s excellent, and although it’s a bit pricey, the quality and flavor make it well worth it.