Marisco Grill
Austin, TX 78701-3625
Phone: (512) 474-7372
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-10pm
Editorial Review for Marisco Grill – by James Scott Bankston
In Short
The restaurant is long and narrow, crowded and hectic, with sky-blue walls. Lighting is provided by imitation Tiffany lamps and neon beer signs. The crowd consists of downtown business types and anybody who really knows interior Mexican cuisine. There's seviche de pescado and chilpachole de jaiba, a crab soup with vegetables. The Monterrey plate includes shrimp, chicken, onions and mushrooms sautéed with white wine and covered with a layer of melted white cheese.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTry making reservations if you're coming in at a peak time, but it's still no guarantee. If your group is small enough, you may be sharing a table with another party.
User Reviews for Marisco Grill
06/12/2008 Posted by SantiagoAlfonso
I am from the Pacific coast of Mexico, and I love it! Their food is Veracruzana, which is gulf/atlantic side opposite to where I am from so it is always a tasty treat. . Their chilpachole is amazing, remember to dip the bread (toasted bolillo) in the soup. Their ceviche is also mouth watering to remember. The staff is great but they do not take cr@p from pompous people. Hole in the wall gem of Austin. For USA seafood, try Quality Seafood on Airport Blvd.
10/23/2007 Posted by brianr_7
I had a contract Engineering job three blocks from this place downtown and have tried several things on their menu (Shrimp Diablo and crab enchiladas among others) and it is definately low grade stuff. Since I would walk all over downtown and eat somewhere hopefully different every day, I went there several times since it was a close walk. Very hard to get back to work in one hour even if you go there just two people, not a large group. Slow service, won't refill your salsa, staff has bad attitude, etc.
Pros: Close to work downtown
Cons: Poor food and service
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