La Bahia Mariscos

So many great Mexican restaurants have opened in the past couple of years, that it's become hard to decide where to go for dinner. Thankfully, La Bahia Mariscos' entrance on the scene is not likely to complicate that decision-making process for now. Guacamole had a neon green, non-avocado color, and was full of creamy filler. In fact, the use of fillers and short-cuts to hide missing or low quality ingredients was a theme here. No time to make margaritas? No problem, buy one of those big machines that crank out 24oz super-sweet and unnaturally colored concoctions. Forgot to chill the wine before dinner service? No problem, just serve it with a few ice cubes in the glass! Store bought tortillas not that fresh anymore? Heat 'em up and wrap them tightly in foil, then serve. If a customer points out that the tortillas are sticking to the foil and that it's almost impossible to grab one without tearing it to shreds, apologize and bring him the stale, cold ones directly from the package.

Huachinango al mojo de ajo was good - the fish tasted fresh and had been fried to a nice crisp. But the garlic-butter sauce on the side for dipping tasted of neither garlic nor butter. Sautéed veggies served on the side were fine, if underwhelming. Chiles rellenos had a soggy crust and were drowning in one-dimensional tomato sauce.

Service was warm (like the wine) and friendly.

La Bahia Mariscos
4111 N. Lincoln Ave

I just noticed this place while walking by on Saturday and I'm glad you've spared me the initial visit . . . it almost dragged me in. Does not sound very promising so I'll try Mixteco first and wait for more positive comments (if any) on La Bahia Mariscos.

And here I thought I was unlucky finding myself near this place on two Mondays in a row, when they were closed.

Driving down Lincoln, I noticed this place has closed. Not surprising given the review in this thread and the fact that it was always fairly empty when I drove by.