Karina's Mexican Seafood

I’ve been coming to Karina’s for a very long time, started with the one on broadway in Chula Vista, then that closed so I made the national city one my go to…..then that closed. So I don’t go as often as I used to as the location on Birch is quite a drive.
But Friday the 20th my wife and I decided to make the drive because we had a rare day off together and I was craving.
We were seated quickly and the staff was friendly. GG was our server and I asked her about the shrimp burrito in ranchero sauce because I didn’t see it on the menu to which I was given the very sad news that they no longer served it. I’m a creature of habit, and I’ve been coming to this chain since my early 20s and I always get that burrito with rice and beans. Was very disappointed to find it’s no longer a menu item, it was literally what made me make the drive from lakeside.
Once getting that news I had to actually look at the menu and find something else. I ordered tha carne asada plate and my wife had the Green enchiladas. I also ordered the ceviche tostada.
I was a little worried the carne asada might be thin and dry but it was actually a nice thickness and super tender. I had a bite of the enchiladas too, also really good. Another new thing I noticed is that now chips and salsa are not complimentary, sad. But unfortunately not something new to the restaurant scene as of late.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food and great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mostly they served seafood or Mexican food. You will love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and staff is great! Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food. Great service

Atmosphere is good, otherwise $$$

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Lovely place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was okay, but you pay a good price for the ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Great food last night and we had a large party of about 20. Appetizers were amazing. Wide selection of beers and alcohol as well as a diverse seafood menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Restaurant is modern! Food was good. I think service could have been better. 1 bowl of chips with salsa was served for 8 people. Had to continually ask for more chips.
I was never asked to order a second drink. No water was served unless we asked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kinda just had cocktails and cerveche, I didn't like their cerveche but I liked that they tried to make it work for me

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Best seafood I’ve ever had. I’m always craving the Karina’s ceviche and the aguachile. Every-time I go it’s always consistent. Highly recommend if you’re looking for fresh and quality food. Very friendly service too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great server. Very accommodating. We never felt rushed!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best ceviches !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall great food, wonderful atmosphere and family friendly.

I recommend getting the tacos enchilados and the camarones empanizados.

Check them out if you are looking for authentic Mexican seafood! Karina’s never disappoints.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5