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Sharky’s Fish & Shrimp on Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Never mind your tired, your poor or even your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Carlos Zazveta, the effusive proprietor of Sharky\u2019s Fish & Seafood told us to bring our dogs, our cows and our goats next time we visit. That was after we explained we didn\u2019t bring our children because they\u2019re of the four-legged variety that barks. He was just kidding, of course. Carlos does that a lot. When he espied me taking pictures of the Sharky\u2019s complex, he flashed a toothy grin and flexed his pecs from within the confines of the oyster bar he was manning at the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In New Mexico, Sharky\u2019s just may be the closest you\u2019ll get to being in a Mexican coastal resort\u2014not because of proximity, but by virtue of look and feel. The overhanging corrugated metal roof and lower half of the building\u2019s walls have the tincture of deep azure, harkening to mind the clear Pacific waters of Puerto Penasco in the Mexican state of Sonora. Sonora is where Carlos calls home and where he cultivated his deep love of Mexican cuisine, especially the type of mariscos he\u2019s sharing with his adopted hometown of Albuquerque. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Covered Patio Is Kept Cool with Misters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are other elements to Sharky\u2019s that evoke the sense that coastal Mexico has been brought to your neighborhood. Similar to many of the hut-like structures on the beaches of Sonora, Sharky\u2019s is strictly a \u201cto go\u201d operation, not that you\u2019ll have to go far. After placing your order at a counter, saunter on over to the covered patio which does a surprisingly good job shielding you from the elements. When the mercury climbs higher, soothing water misters cool the air. The picnic tables are much more functional than they are comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before (or after) the right picnic table calls you, it\u2019s a quick detour to the salsa bar where several piquant salsas are available. You can also ferry to your table, as many plastic tubs of salsas as you want. They\u2019re available with tostada shells or with crackers, not with chips. The salsas range in piquancy from merely incendiary to hellishly hot. Even the Ranch dressing and the guacamole pack a punch. In short order your server will locate you and will deliver your order with alacrity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chile Caribe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Perhaps nothing screams \u201cocean\u201d more loudly or clearly than mariscos, the Mexican seafood from the seaside states south of the border. Sharky\u2019s colorful poster-sized menu not only lists everything that\u2019s available, a photograph of each item is vividly displayed. If you find it hard to order while your mouth is watering, you may want to avert your eyes from those photographs. Doing so will also prevent you from ordering \u201cone of each\u201d from a menu that would be the envy of many a sit-down restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fish and shrimp may be the titular items on the menu, but they\u2019re far from having exclusivity. The menu also includes the non-mariscos culinary pride of Sonora\u2014the fabled and fabulous Sonoran hot dog. You\u2019ll also find all the usual suspects in crimes of rampant deliciousness: tacos, tostadas, quesadillas and burritos constructed from either mariscos or the magnificent Mexican meat options of carne asada, al pastor, lengua and carnitas. You can even have a single- or double-cheeseburger though why you\u2019d want to when there are so many other options is beyond me.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sonoran Hot Dogs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As you\u2019re perusing the menu, you probably won\u2019t even notice all the activity on Central Avenue scant feet away from the restaurant. Sharky\u2019s is located just west of Old Coors where Route 66 is cresting toward the city\u2019s western fringes. It\u2019s hard to believe previous occupants of the colorful edifice included the now defunct Lumpy\u2019s Burgers<\/strong><\/a> and long-time Duke City eatery Taco Phil\u2019s. Sharky\u2019s belongs on this stretch of highway alongside such venerable institutions as the Western View Diner & Steakhouse<\/strong><\/a> and Mac\u2019s La Sierra Caf\u00e9\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> as well as popular newcomer Caveman Burgers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7 June 2015<\/strong>: It\u2019s a good thing Sharky\u2019s menu has pictures or many New Mexicans might find themselves on the receiving end of something they\u2019ll contend they didn\u2019t order. For many New Mexicans, Chile Caribe is a concentrated paste made from whole chile pods which serves as the basis for red chile. At Sharky\u2019s, Chile Caribe<\/strong><\/em> are more akin to the jalapeno poppers so many restaurants serve, but they\u2019re much better. A yellow chile pepper is engorged with cheese and shrimp then wrapped in bacon and grilled. The chile isn\u2019t especially piquant, but it does have the tantalizing aroma inherent in all chiles. Couple that with the addictive properties of bacon and you\u2019ve got a terrific starter. Served three to an order, you\u2019re well advised to request two orders or risk waging war with your dining companion for the remaining chile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tacos Al Pastor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2 July 2020<\/strong>: Anthropologist Maribel Alvarez of the University of Arizona says the \u201cquintessential food of Tucson<\/em>\u201d is the Sonoran hot dog<\/strong><\/em>. Tucson should be very proud. These hot dogs are mouth-watering\u2013a thick, smoky dog gift-wrapped in bacon and nestled in a pillowy soft, slightly sweet bun with seemingly every condiment applied. There\u2019s mustard, ketchup and mayo as well as a mild jalapeno sauce. This hot dog is a wonderful study in contrasts: the sweetness of the bun and the smoky savoriness of the hot dog and bacon; the heat of the hot dog and the cool of the ketchup; the piquancy of the jalape\u00f1o sauce and the creaminess of the mayo. Moreover, it\u2019s a study in the appreciation of complex simplicity.\u00a0 Not everyone will love the Sonoran hot dog, but I feel validated in my high opinion of this mess in a bun because three-time James Beard award-winning chef Pati Jinich<\/strong><\/a> loves them as much as we do.
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2 July 2020<\/strong>: Ever since Lebanese immigrants moved to Mexico in the early 1900s and introduced the technique of spit-roasted meat, Mexicans have been in love with the \u201cal pastor\u201d or \u201cin the style of the shepherd\u201d cooking. Tacos al pastor<\/strong><\/em> are constructed from small cubes of pork that have been marinated in spices and chiles. New Mexicans have fallen in love with tacos al pastor and have uncovered several restaurants in which they\u2019re prepared very well. Add Sharky\u2019s to the growing list of Mexican restaurants offering tacos al pastor.\u00a0 Though Sharky’s version is good, there are better throughout the city.\u00a0 That’s why we usually stick to mariscos (save for the Sonoran hot dog).
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Torre De Mariscos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7 June 2015<\/strong>: Since most people visit mariscos restaurants for\u2026well, mariscos, our inaugural visit couldn\u2019t be solely about hot dogs and al pastor, wonderful as they are. Not when there are fish tacos<\/strong><\/em> and shrimp tacos<\/strong><\/em> on the menu. Both are superb! Nestled in soft, moist tortillas redolent of corn, both tacos include chopped tomatoes and a cabbage slaw very light on the mayo. The flavors most prominent are that of fish and shrimp, not some overly creamy slaw. These tacos are accompanied by a piquant sauce that you should apply judiciously lest you risk changing the flavor profile of the tacos. You won\u2019t want to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n

7 June 2015<\/strong>: It\u2019s only fitting that the ceviche at Sharky\u2019s be served in a bowl shaped like a boat. There\u2019s a netful of fish and (or) shrimp in each order of ceviche and it\u2019s very good. Served with sliced limes just in case they\u2019re not sufficiently \u201ccitrusy\u201d for you, the ceviche<\/strong><\/em> is refreshing and flavorful. It\u2019s the perfect summer dish\u2014light, bright and it won\u2019t weigh you down during a sweltering day. The fish and shrimp are unfailingly fresh as are the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and avocadoes, the latter of which are at the epitome of rich ripeness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Crab Tostada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2 August 2020<\/strong>: A vibrant, chilled seafood tower is a head-turning, commotion-causing event accorded reverence, awe and respect.\u00a0 Alas, these elaborate collections of raw and cooked shellfish often elicit Fred Sanford-level<\/strong><\/a> sticker shock because the cost of a seafood tower approximates the cost of the Sears Tower in Chicago.\u00a0 At least that’s the case everywhere but Sharky’s where a torre de mariscos<\/strong><\/em> (seafood tower) can be yours for less than the cost of two adult movie tickets.\u00a0 Fashioned in a timbale, a round mould in which the seafood is layered artistically, the torre de mariscos is a thing of absolute beauty!\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Crowning the torre is a single fried shrimp, crispy and golden.\u00a0 Thinly sliced ripe avocados form the top layer, blanketing a bed of finely shredded crab.\u00a0 Beneath the crab is a layer of fresh, crunchy cucumbers.\u00a0 Below that are peeled and boiled shrimp with a snap of freshness.\u00a0 The shrimp sit atop juicy red tomatoes which crown succulent squid and sweet scallops, both tasting of the sea.\u00a0 The melange luxuriates in a pool of tomato and citrus juices ameliorated by the dark, exotic salsa negra.\u00a0 Neptune himself couldn’t have fashioned a more elegant exemplar of seafood.\u00a0 Sure, the torre is big and showy, but a single order is a cause for celebration.\u00a0 Sharky’s offers this extravagance at a price even paupers among us can afford.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ceviche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2 August 2020<\/strong>: The torre de mariscos is so good, it makes the crab tostada seem rather pedestrian in comparison.\u00a0 That shouldn’t be the case because the crab tostada<\/strong><\/em> is a star in its own right.\u00a0 Picture a crispy corn tortilla topped with a generous mound of finely shredded lump crab held loosely together with just a sheen of mayo.\u00a0 The crab is topped with red onion, sliced avocados and a drizzle of salsa negra.\u00a0 Unlike tostadas de ceviche which acquire their flavor profile from citrus juices, the sweet, delicate, delicious crab is the star of this dish.
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About the only thing you won\u2019t find on the menu at Sharky\u2019s is shark, a fish which is not only edible, but which can be delicious if prepared fresh. A visit to Sharky\u2019s is like a visit to Puerto Pe\u00f1asco and just as delicious…and you can bring your dogs, cows and goats. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sharky’s Fish & Shrimp<\/strong>
\n5420 Central Avenue, S.W.
\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico<\/strong>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 18 October 2020
\n1st VISIT<\/strong>: 7 June 2015
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 3
\nRATING<\/strong>: 21
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Chile Caribe, Ceviche, Al Pastor Tacos, Fish Taco, Shrimp Taco, Sonoran Hot Dog, Torre De Mariscos, Crab Tostada, Agua Fresca de Pi\u00f1a<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Never mind your tired, your poor or even your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Carlos Zazveta, the effusive proprietor of Sharky\u2019s Fish & Seafood told us to bring our dogs, our cows and our goats next time we visit. That was after we explained we didn\u2019t bring our children because they\u2019re of the four-legged variety that barks. He was just kidding, of course. Carlos does that a lot. When he espied me taking pictures of the Sharky\u2019s complex, he flashed a toothy grin and flexed his pecs from within the confines of the oyster bar he was manning at the time. In New Mexico, Sharky\u2019s just may be the closest you\u2019ll get to being in a Mexican coastal resort\u2014not…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[440,4661,703,262,222,57,141],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-albuquerque","category-closed-in-2025","category-dog-friendly","category-closed","category-mariscos","category-mexican","category-new-mexico"],"yoast_head":"\nSharky's Fish and Shrimp - Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED) - Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmgastronome.com\/?p=36820\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sharky's Fish and Shrimp - Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED) - Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Never mind your tired, your poor or even your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. 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