Mariscos El Ajovano

Restaurant · Mexican · SeafoodSan Mateo

No dishes marked gluten free

57 dishesmenu read 11 Novmariscoselajoyano.com

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Apertivos

  • Ostión / Oyster$3

    Prepared +$2; oyster shot +$2

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Pata de Mula / Blood Clam$4

    Prepared +$1

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists clam): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Almeja / Clam$4

    Prepared +$1

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists clam): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Pulpo$18
  • Calamari$15

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists calamari): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

Mariscos

  • Litro de Ceviche$25

    Cucumber, cilantro, tomato, onion, shrimp

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Botana Mixta$40

    Octopus, shrimp, aguachile, one litre ceviche (+$MP scallop)

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Aguachile$28

    Shrimp, onion, cucumber, red or green chipilín

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Coctel de Camarón$20

    Shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Coctel de Camarón y Pulpo$25

    Shrimp, octopus, cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Ceviche con Mango$28

    Shrimp, cucumber, onion, cilantro, tomato, mango

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Mariscoco$28

    Octopus, aguachile, shrimp, ceviche, avocado, coconut

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tosti Ceviche$20

    Tostitos, shrimp ceviche, mango, chamoy

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Botana Micha y Micha$30

    Half ceviche, half aguachile

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Ceviche de Pescado Sierra$25

    Fish, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, onion, avocado

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tostada de Ceviche$12

    Shrimp ceviche on a tostada

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tostada Mixta$17

    Shrimp ceviche, octopus, aguachile, cooked shrimp, mango, on a tostada

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tostada Jabia$15

    Jabia (stingray) meat, cucumber, cilantro, onion, on a tostada

  • Tostada Pulpo o Aguachile$15

    Octopus or aguachile, cucumber, onion, on a tostada

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tostada de Sierra$10

    Fish, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, onion, on a tostada

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Torre de Mariscos$30

    Octopus, shrimp, aguachile, ceviche, mango (+$MP scallop)

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

Sushi

  • El Ajoyano$21

    Beef, shrimp, octopus, bacon, cream cheese, cucumber, gratinado

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Cielo Mar y Tierra$20

    Beef, shrimp, chicken, bacon, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • 3 Quesos$20

    Shrimp, beef, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, cheddar, American and mozzarella cheese

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella, cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Mar y Tierra$20

    Shrimp, beef, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Guamuchilito$20

    Shrimp, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado, Tampico

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • California Naturale$16

    Jaiba (crab) meat, cucumber, cream cheese, avocado

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Sushi Imperial$20
  • Horneado$22
  • Sushi Tropical$18

Platos

  • Camarones a la Diabla$15

    Shrimp, sauces, rice, beans

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Sopes de Asientos$18

    Pork, mozzarella cheese, pico de gallo

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Barbacoa$20

    Beef, potatoes, carrot, beans, soup

  • Camarones Momia$20

    Shrimp, bacon, rice, salad

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tacos de Camarón$15

    Shrimp, corn tortilla, cabbage salad, chipotle sauce

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tacos de Pescado$16

    Fish, cabbage salad, chipotle sauce, flour or corn tortilla

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Tacos de Marlin$18
  • Tamales$19

    2 tamales with chicken or pork, cold soup, beans

  • 3 Animales$26

    Fish, octopus, shrimp, rice, salad

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Camarones Cajun$30

    Corn, potatoes, sausage, garlic, butter (+$MP lobster)

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists lobster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Mojarra Frita$30

    Fried fish, rice, salad

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • 7 Mares$30

    Crab, squid, shrimp, octopus, mussels, potato, celery, carrot

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Campechana$35

    Shrimp, octopus, oyster, aguachile, ceviche (+$MP pata de mula or crab)

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Molcajete Frio$45

    Shrimp, octopus, oyster, aguachile, ceviche, scallop (+$MP pata de mula or crab)

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp, crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ceviche): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Quesabirrias (3)$18
  • Quesabirria Mods

    Consome

Fin de Semana Especial (weekend special) menu

Fin de Semana Especial

  • Menudo Blanco$20

    Corn kernels, beef belly, hominy, beef tripe

  • Empanadas de Camarón$15

    Corn, shrimp, cheese, chipotle sauce, guacamole, salad

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists empanada): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Molcajete Calientej$45

    Shrimp, steak, chicken, sausage, mussels, octopus, nopales, cheese, green onion, avocado, with rice and beans and corn or flour tortillas

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

Kid's Menu

  • Chicken Nuggets$7

    With potatoes

  • Quesadilla$10

    Choice of meat or shrimp, or cheese; inclusions: shrimp, chicken or meat (+$5)

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Fish & Shrimp$12

    With potatoes

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

Postres

  • Flan$7

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Churro c/ Nieve$10

    Churro with nieve

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists churro): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Conchas$3.64

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Concha c/ Fruta$13.52

    Concha with fruit

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (mariscoselajoyano.com)

  • Gomitas c/ Chamoy$12.48

    Gummies with chamoy

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address19 North Kingston Street, San Mateo, 94401
AreaPeninsula
KindRestaurant · Mexican · Seafood
Phone+1-650-513-9604
Websitemariscoselajoyano.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from mariscoselajoyano.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Mariscos El Ajovano

Does Mariscos El Ajovano have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Mariscos El Ajovano coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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