For better restaurant suggestions, allow location access to see nearby places first.
Seafood restaurant in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
What should I order at Taacos Seafood Restaurant?
What to order
-
🥇
Butter Garlic Calamari
One of the most frequently praised items; reviewers called it tender, perfectly cooked, buttery, and even the best calamari they had ever had.
-
🥈
Butter Garlic Lobster
Repeatedly recommended for its tenderness, rich flavor, and perfect cooking, with multiple reviewers highlighting it as a standout seafood choice.
-
🥉
Tawa Fish Fry
Often recommended as a must-try seafood dish, praised for its well-blended masala, great taste, and satisfying pairing with garlic rice.
-
4
Garlic Rice
Frequently mentioned as a delicious side that was good enough to eat on its own and especially loved alongside fish and seafood dishes.
-
5
Golden Fried Squid
Recommended for its crisp texture, great flavor, and freshness; several reviews singled it out as a standout fried seafood dish.
-
6
Butter Garlic Prawns
Frequently praised for its rich buttery garlic flavor and fresh seafood quality, making it one of the most popular prawn preparations.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
About Taacos Seafood Restaurant
Taacos Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant and family restaurant in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It serves fresh catch-of-the-day seafood, with no fixed menu, and reviewers repeatedly mention calamari, tawa fish, butter garlic prawns, golden fried prawns, and garlic lobster. The setting is casual and quiet, with rooftop and outdoor seating, and several reviews mention a sea view from the front seating. Reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the seafood, the friendly service, and the value for the quality.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Taacos Seafood Restaurant known for?
It is best known for fresh catch-of-the-day seafood, especially calamari, tawa fish, butter garlic prawns, and garlic lobster. Reviewers repeatedly say the seafood tastes fresh and well cooked, with the calamari and tawa fish often singled out as standout dishes.
What dishes are most recommended at Taacos Seafood Restaurant?
The most recommended items are calamari, tawa fish or tawa fish fry, butter garlic prawns, golden fried prawns, and garlic lobster. Reviewers also mention garlic rice and fish curry rice as strong pairings, especially with the seafood.
What is the atmosphere like at Taacos Seafood Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual and quiet, with rooftop and outdoor seating and a sea view from some front tables. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners who want a relaxed seafood meal rather than a loud dining room.
Is Taacos Seafood Restaurant good value?
The price range is ₹400 to ₹1,600, and reviewers often describe the food as reasonable for the freshness and quality. One review noted a meal for four came to about ₹950 per person for water, roti, fish, prawns, and calamari, while lobster dishes sit at the higher end.
Does Taacos Seafood Restaurant have a fixed menu or special ordering style?
No, it does not have a fixed menu, and reviewers say the staff shows the fresh catch of the day and cooks to your spice preference. That means the exact dishes can change, but guests often choose from live seafood like lobster, tiger prawns, and crabs in tanks.
Is parking available at Taacos Seafood Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Taacos Seafood Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Taacos Seafood Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is Taacos Seafood Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Taacos Seafood Restaurant is good for kids.
