Jarocho South

4.3 ( 423 reviews )
$30–50
13145 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, United States
+1 816-492-7118

Located at 13145 State Line Rd in Kansas City, MO, Jarocho South is a seafood haven that has garnered a mix of reviews, yet a common thread of culinary excellence runs through them. Customers rave about the freshness of fish, reportedly flown in daily from coastal sources, and the vibrant flavors found in dishes like grilled baby octopus, seafood paella, and various ceviche options.

While some patrons, like Jim B, felt the prices were steep for the value received, others found the generous portions ideal for sharing. Melissa Knudsen highlights the delightful atmosphere, albeit casual, perfect for special occasions. Happy hour specials add to the appeal, featuring discounted appetizers and $5 margaritas.

Tom Murrin's praise for attentive service suggests that the staff is dedicated to ensuring a pleasant dining experience, while Josh Johnson can't recommend the menu highly enough, particularly the inventive blue crab tamale. The collective accolades for dishes such as the lobster bisque and fried fish make Jarocho South a must-visit.

Overall, the consistent emphasis on quality seafood, inventive offerings, and attentive service makes this establishment a standout destination for seafood lovers.

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Reviews For Jarocho South

Jim B
Jun 24,2025
We mostly enjoyed the food, and the service was good. We thought it was expensive for what we got. Shrimp cocktail with stale crackers, steak fajitas, one Coke, and one water about 62.00 with tip.
Melissa Knudsen
May 23,2025
The food is phenomenal, and the service is fantastic. This is one of my favorite places to go for special occasions. While the food is expensive, the entree portions are large so I usually share with my spouse. Most of the time we just get appetizers and/or ceviche though. The chefs specials are another option that add variety and allow you try new dishes. Some of my Jorocho favorites include fresh oysters, grilled baby octopus, seafood paella, any of the ceviches, and the house margaritas. Check out happy hour for discounted appetizers and 5 margaritas. The atmosphere is very casual and may be underwhelming for those expecting a fancy restaurant.
Tom Murrin
May 20,2025
We had a wonderful fish dinner here on Friday night! Super tasty and fresh! I heard that the fish is flown in daily from the coast! Our waitress was great and treated us right by keeping the food and the drinks coming until they closed! This was a great referral restaurant by a close friend!
Josh Johnson
May 2,2025
Yep this is one of my favorite spots for Sunday lunch. So many options on the buffet and menu. Great food and great service to match. The fish was on point. And I got a blue crab tamale topped with Mole' that is a show stopper. If you haven't been here, you need to make it a priority. We all ordered different things and traded around and there wasn't anything that I didnt want more of. Cant say enough about this place. Check it out sooner than later.
Cisco Santi
Apr 18,2025
Food was awesome! Service was the same! It was nice to go to a Mexican restaurant and get some new options. This is a seafood restaurant and they do it right. Everything that we had was great. We had the little fried fish, oysters, blue crab queso, lobster bisque soup, and shared the paella. I recommend them all. The lobster bisque was the best that I've ever had. Check it out for yourself. I can't wait to go back!
Lauren Rennels
Apr 12,2025
Y’all are sleeping on this restaurant if you haven’t been here. Great drinks and great food every time I’ve been here. I highly recommend the Diablo Shrimp and Steak & Shrimp. We got a house margarita and an entree, each.
Ash Nabulsi
Mar 16,2025
Excellent seafood restaurant for those who want whole fish and some brilliant flavors on oysters! everything on the menu looked amazing, service was outstanding too.
Warren Wang
Mar 14,2025
Had a great experience at Jarocho South. The food was excellent. Every seafood dish we tried was flavorful and well-prepared. I really enjoyed the fried fish, which was crispy and seasoned just right. The ceviche was bright and delicious. The service was also top notch. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. I would definitely come back for more great seafood and a great dining experience.

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