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The Story Behind
The Mermaid Queen

15 years of Mexican coastal cuisine, brought to the heart of the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk — where the ocean air meets the smell of fresh tortillas and grilled shrimp.

The Mermaid Queen oceanfront terrace Hollywood Beach

15 Years of Mexican Coastal Cuisine

Where we come from

Where Mexico Meets the Ocean

“Fresh, bold, and unapologetically coastal — because you can taste the difference.”

Some restaurants are built from a business plan. The Mermaid Queen was built from a kitchen. Our chef and founder spent over 15 years perfecting the flavors of coastal Southern Mexico — studying the seafood traditions of Sinaloa, Baja California, and Veracruz — before bringing that vision to the heart of Hollywood Beach, Florida.

We refuse to compromise on quality. Every dish at The Mermaid Queen is made to order, every time — from the tortillas pressed fresh daily to the mahi marinated overnight in chipotle and citrus. Modern Mexican coastal cuisine — rooted in tradition, elevated for South Florida, built around ingredients worth eating.

We sit at 300 South Broadwalk, right on the heart of the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, where ocean air meets the smell of fresh tortillas and grilled shrimp. Three dining experiences — indoor, terrace, and takeout — because not every moment on the beach looks the same.

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What we stand for

Our Philosophy

Three things we will never compromise on — no matter how busy it gets on the Broadwalk.

Made to Order. Every Time.

Nothing at The Mermaid Queen sits under a heat lamp. Every dish is fired when you order it — because that's the only way to serve Mexican seafood that actually tastes like Mexico.

Ingredients That Matter

Fresh mahi, quality shrimp, ripe avocados, and house-made salsas. We source for quality because the best Mexican coastal cuisine starts long before it hits the pan.

Service That Feels Personal

Our team has worked together for years. When you sit down at The Mermaid Queen, you feel it — in the refill before you ask, the dish recommendation that's actually right, and the way we treat every table like it's the most important one in the room.