The shrimp in the dish is popcorn shrimp. They were perfectly cooked and fresh, with a nice snap. They offer mild, medium or spicy heat levels. I would say the overall spice level is low. I'm above-average sensitive--I ordered medium and just barely detected any heat. If you like your spice, order it spicy and maybe tell them to amp it up some more. The dish was a beautiful warm shrimp salad--lots of shrimp, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and other flavors with a tasty diablo sauce. Nice savory flavor and a good boost from the sauce. The tostada was crisp and firm enough to pick up if you wanted, though it is piled high so I ate it with a fork.
The pineapple agua fresca was tasty and refreshing, not too strong but with great fruit flavor. Went very well with the meal, They also have horchatas, smoothies and shakes.
I've had their corn snacks in the past, and they are an excellent afternoon pick-up. The mix of corn, cheese and spices is very satisfying.
The interior is very attractive and goes perfectly with the seafood theme. Those who visited TJ's may remember that the interior was quite elaborate--not quite so much so this time, but more restful with some very nice artwork. The bathrooms had just been cleaned so were of course ready to go.
The food is priced for fresh chef creations--my lunch set me back $23 but it was well worth it. This is a seafood place, first last and always--no non-seafood items on offer unless you count the brisket options on the kids menu (so they'd probably make an adult-size version if you wanted), and vegetarian options are limited to the corn snacks. If you are looking for Mexican seafood this is the place to go.
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