La Playita- a return visit
mmm-yoso!!! is a blog about food written by Kirk and a few friends. I'm one of the friends; Cathy.
Hello again. I am still just blogging about places and things I eat. Last summer, I seemed to have some specific cravings for seafood cocteles and the cravings subsided somewhat this summer...kind of. 
My favorite place has 5 tables, 4 barstools and is located in this small corner of Clairmont Mesa and Limerick streets, in the same mall as the Smart N Final. La Playita. I blogged about it here last year.
It was my birthday and I got what I wanted- a large shrimp coctele ($12)- The raw shrimp was cooked in the tomato and lime juice with cucumbers, cilantro and shredded carrots...
Served with crackers and tostada corn crisps.
The fried garlic shrimp plate ($8.50) was The Mister's choice. We were told they were out of rice for the side dish and salad would be substituted...
A lovely, fresh cooked in front of us no-carb meal!
Here is a close up of the coctele and my beverage, an orange Jarritos-and some of the hot sauces available on each table.
When we were almost finished, one of the two men cooking brought us each a small cup of of seafood soup. A perfect dessert for me, someone who does not crave sweets.
Yes- this is what I wanted for my birthday. Nothing fancy, just something good.
La Playita 5185 Clairmont Mesa Blvd San Diego 92117 (858)874-6484 Open 7 days 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Website
Note: La Playita has a booth at the following Farmers Markets on these days and times: Thursday: Oceanside 8-1, Tierrasanta 3-7 Saturday: Poway 8-noon Sunday: Leucadia 9-2 Solana Beach 2-5
Wow! Looks great. Do you know if they have a liquor license?
Posted by: Gus Musselmann | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 08:36 PM
My idea of keeping it simple.
Posted by: nhbilly | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 08:56 PM
I've been meaning to revisit this place - I haven't been there in years. I have fond memories of their "Tostada Loca".
Posted by: mike | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 10:17 PM
Welcome to our blog, Gus. Beer is sold at La Playita. It's in the fridge in back, with the Jarritos.
Perfect and simple, Bill.
The tostada loca is still here, Mike. I think it is $10 or $12 now, but worth it. The original location was on Convoy, way back when...this is a little more convenient for me.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 10:28 PM
Oh yum, love these kind of meals! And I know exactly where it is. I'll have to stop by next week for lunch.
Posted by: Carol | Friday, 03 October 2008 at 07:56 AM
Oh wait, I totally skipped over the Poway Farmer's Market location. I'll swing by their booth tomorrow!
Posted by: Carol | Friday, 03 October 2008 at 08:04 AM
I don't know what they have at the Farmer's Market Carol-pulled that info from the website...but if you are in that neighborhood, do stop in. It is great food.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 03 October 2008 at 11:54 AM
If it's the one I remember seeing, it was the typical stuff like carne asada. But it was nothing more than just a glance as I was walking by. I'll be there tomorrow anyway so I'll take a better look. :-)
Posted by: Carol | Friday, 03 October 2008 at 12:49 PM
Let me know Carol. I may check out a farmer's market this weekend also!
Posted by: cathy | Friday, 03 October 2008 at 07:43 PM