Fresh Mexican seafood platter with shrimp and lime at La Capitana 453
Modesto, California

Fire Meets the Tide

Modesto's bold coastal Mexican kitchen - aguachiles, mariscos, and deep-fried Mexican-style sushi drenched in fiery chiltepín salsa.

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Spicy mariscada with shrimp, scallops and octopus in chiltepín salsa Aguachile mango chiltepin with onions and cucumber

Where the Coast Meets the Chile

Our Story

La Capitana 453 brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico's Pacific coast to Modesto. We build every plate around the freshest seafood - raw and cooked shrimp, scallops, octopus, and crab - bathed in bright lime and our signature fiery chiltepín salsa. From electric aguachiles to crispy Mexican-style sushi rolls, each dish is bold, coastal, and made to share. Pull up a chair and taste where the tide meets the fire.

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The Captain's Catch

Signature Dishes

Hand-picked favorites straight from our kitchen - fresh, fiery, and unmistakably coastal.

Aguachile Mango Chiltepin with onions, cucumber and mango

Aguachile Mango Chiltepin

Onions, cucumber, mango.

Guamuchilito Roll deep fried Mexican style sushi

Guamuchilito Roll

Deep fried Mexican-style sushi with imitation crab, Philadelphia cream cheese, cucumber, cheese, and shrimp.

Aguachile Verde green sauce with onions and cucumber

Aguachile Verde / Green Sauce

Onions, cucumber.

Mariscada seafood mix in fiery chiltepín salsa

Mariscada

An explosion of fresh seafood and spice! Raw and cooked shrimp, tender scallops, octopus, and imitation crab marinated in fresh lime and drenched in our fiery chiltepín salsa.

Mar y Tierra Roll with shrimp, steak and cheese

Mar y Tierra Roll

Deep fried Mexican-style sushi with Philadelphia cream cheese, cucumber, shrimp, steak, and cheese.

Seafood Tower layered with scallops, ceviche, shrimp and octopus

Torre e Mariscos / Seafood Tower

A towering masterpiece of the freshest mariscos - layers of scallops, ceviche, raw and cooked shrimp, octopus, and imitation crab, perfectly seasoned and served chilled.

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Find the Harbor

Where to Find Us

621 9th St
Modesto, CA 95354
United States
Delivery & pickup available
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When We're Pouring Lime

Hours

Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Open every day of the week
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Before You Dive In

Frequently Asked

What meals do you serve?
La Capitana 453 serves bold, authentic Mexican cuisine with a fresh coastal twist in Modesto, CA. Our menu features vibrant aguachile dishes like the Aguachile Mango Chiltepin with onions, cucumber, and mango, and the classic Aguachile Verde. Seafood lovers will adore our Mariscada, a fiery blend of shrimp, scallops, octopus, and imitation crab in chiltepín salsa. We also offer unique Mexican-style sushi rolls like the Guamuchilito Roll and Mar y Tierra Roll. Perfect for casual dining, date nights, and special celebrations.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
La Capitana 453 is located at 621 9th St, Modesto, CA 95354, United States.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve Modesto and surrounding areas including Salida, Riverbank, Oakdale, Turlock, Ceres, Patterson, Hughson, Empire, Waterford, and Escalon, CA.
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