El Siete Mares provides authentic Mexican seafood cuisine in San Antonio. Regional dishes are made from a diverse selections of meats such as mariscos (seafood), pollo (chicken), carne (beef) or traditional dishes such as cabrito (goat) and even sheep head fillets.

This is truly not the place for vegetarians. They do offer soups and salads, but they consist of seafood also. It gives you a feeling of eating on the coast (without the extra crunch) while being here in the city. The seashell theme inside puts the fish in the net, and it’s beautiful and creative.

It has a family atmosphere, yet it feels like a hangout. The main dining room is very roomy and is welcoming to families and large groups. There is a jukebox for you to enjoy music while you eat and converse. There are also two televisions, so you can take your family to dinner and still keep up with the big game and news.

As you walk in you see the dining room, and, further back, you see Spanish-inspired arch walkways. If you go in there, it is a bar/dinning area. This is perfect for a first date or a quick bite to eat after a long, hard day at work. The bar is fully stocked with domestic and imported beers and wines.

This is an intimate restaurant and a friendly place. The most expensive dish is the steak and shrimp plate at $14.99. The other prices range from 99 cents to $11.99.

There is also a great kids menu, which, honestly, is the best buy. For those who may not like seafood, the menu has a good-sized cheeseburger for under $5. It comes with crispy French fries and a big, juicy burger. On some occasions, they have mariachis, and, if you don’t want to sit there, they also do orders to go.

El Siete Mares is at 3831 W. Commerce St., and their phone number is (210) 436-6056.