Mexican seafood cooking is known for its use of bold, robust flavors and its reliance on traditional cooking techniques. Some of the most popular seafood dishes in Mexican cuisine include ceviche, fish tacos, shrimp cocktail, and seafood soups.

Ceviche is a dish made with raw fish or seafood that is marinated in lime juice and spices, such as cilantro, jalapeño, and red onion. The acid in the lime juice cooks the fish and gives it a firm texture.

Fish tacos are a staple street food in Mexico, and are made by grilling or frying white fish, such as tilapia or cod, and serving it in a warm corn tortilla with toppings such as shredded cabbage, salsa, and lime.

Shrimp Cocktail is made with cooked and chilled shrimp, diced tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro and some lime juice.

Seafood soups like Caldo de camarón or Caldo de pescado are hearty soups made with fish or shrimp stock, vegetables, and various seafood like squid, clams, crab and fish.

Mexican seafood cooking also tends to make extensive use of spices such as chili pepper, cumin and oregano which adds to the bold and spicy flavors that are a signature of Mexican cuisine.