Mariscos El Navegante - Watsonville

We stopped by a Saturday night and t was almost empty. we had reviewed the reviews, but not much to go as most were high with one say, love it and give three and another only on one plate. we had four different articles. the aguachile very spicy as it should be, was the hit the night with the tostadas in the second and the caldo third. the Ceviche type dishes were really well made and tasted fresh. the caldo was also freshened, but something on the bland side. I think with a little more salt or spice it would have been great than it was full of fish. the pictures of the caldo were after it had been buried for a few bites. the service was attentive and made a change on the michelada to the green aguachile and they did. a great place that is ready to serve on a Saturday night. They said Saturday is their quietest day, but they are probably good every day.

Food had no flavor and the paloma was the worst one I’ve had in 23 years. If i could give it 0 stars i would.

Food had no flavor and the paloma was the worst one I’ve had in 23 years. If i could give it 0 stars i would.

Today was the 3rd or 4th time that I have eaten at this restaurant.I am not going to lie, but the first and second time that I went here, it felt to me like the services needed improvement.Today I am pleased to say that it has gotten to better, in my opinion, therefore I am giving this restaurant 5 stars. Food, drinks, and services are great.Will be coming in more often.

With I hadn't passed by this place as much as I have. Been eating in Watsonville for decades, and this place popped up after a burger spot left the building. I've got my usual places for mariscos, but decided to give it a go. Delicious. Between me and my lady we got empanadas de camaron, ceviche de camaron crudo, carnitas tacos, aguachile verde and a couple micheladas and draft beers. Saw someone on here whining about the aguachile being spicy. That's the point. It's a spicy version of ceviche. Don't hate when you don't know what you ordered. Anyway, it was delicious. Enough for a separate meal back at home later. Empanadas were some of the best in town, and we ended up taking half of them home too. Carnitas was super legit, and was the mixta, so you get all the jiggly bits too,my favorite. Beer was beer, which is always good. Michelada was pretty good too. That one I've had better, but still would order again if here. Like I mentioned there's other spots I hit in Watson for mariscos, but I'll mix this one in the rotation as well.