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Mariscos El Camarón

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Seafood restaurant

This unfussy Mexican restaurant features breezy, beachside-style decor & a seafood-focused menu. People often mention great, good, service, time, waitress, drinks, tacos, plate,


Address

193 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Website

www.mariscoselcamaron.com

Contact

(619) 425-5835

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 PM to 1:30 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 1:30 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 12 PM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) good (13) service (12) time (9) waitress (7) drinks (6) tacos (6) plate (6)
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  • 5/5 Ruth 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for lunch and despite the bad reviews I had wonderful experience. The two waitresses were very nice and had great attitudes. The place is super clean, great music.The food was very good no complaints. I definitely recommend this place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Trina P. 2 years ago on Google
    Service is horrible. I asked for straws, waitress said they are not allowed to give them out, umm your a restaurant 😐. Anyways. I can clearly see a couple of people sitting with their drinks with straws. We tried to find our waitress and tried getting her attention, nope didn't happen, had to literally flair our arms up and yell out to get some other waitress to attend to us. This is not a great place, but food overall was great just the service sucked.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elizabeth L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent seafood. Dishes are big portions and very great for sharing. Music was way too loud. Difficult to carry on a conversation at the table. Sevice was good and friendly. Overall a great experience. Will definitely go back for more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kasino M. 4 years ago on Google
    Today was my 3rd time going to this restaurant, & first time ordering food. I ordered their pollo asado dish. It was absolutely amazing. Grilled chicken w/pico de gallo, rice and beans, with fresh avocado slices. I'm the type who Loves to mix food together. I cut the chicken up and blended it all. Pure 'deliciousness' 🙂 I also had two drinks. One Adios Mother*#$%er and one Mai Tai. So good. This place is currently adding on to their property. It's spacious and they have a stage for live bands. Staff is nice and make you feel at home. 👍🏾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Miguel C. 2 years ago on Google
    They are so super slow. 1 hour for 2 fish tacos and when i ask i need to stand up because they dont check on the table ,they told me its going to take alot more longer.i was happy waking out from the place plus 1 hour straight of selena songs
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Faviola V. 2 years ago on Google
    We didn’t even tried the food but just but waiting on the lobby that was it, it was two more groups in front of us and one behind and we all left, there was no host and the waiter that past by us around 4 times she didn’t even acknowledged us, the place was not packed so no need to ignore the people who’s trying to go inside and try your food. Very disappointed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gorby H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing time here!! Wasn’t expecting the portion size at all!! And on top of that!! Kamilah was able to keep up with us as we were celebrating a birthday!! Thank you so much! Will recommend to future patrons (: really enjoyed the flights as well!! And don’t forget the live band!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victoria m. 9 months ago on Google
    Camarones Costa Azul are delicious. I was a bit disappointed there was no Chipotle sauce. The Tamarindo margarita is absolutely delicious 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lupe G. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite spot to go to when I'm San Diego. Love the aguacates locos, the green aguachiles, torre de mariscos, and the camaronescosya azul. The whole family loves it here. They have great music and we always have great service. I guess that all depends on how busy they are,but they're always nice and service is on point.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rich T. 5 years ago on Google
    Had the fish tacos deep fry was great !! Rice & beans and a couple of shots !! Don Juilio!! Tha Best !!! Great peps ! !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rosario B. D. 9 months ago on Google
    Would have love to rate the food but we were never served. Waited about 10 minutes to be seated which is not bad at all. However, once we got seated not one server stopped by our table. We were there at least 25-30 minutes and not even totopos or drinks were offered. At least 4 servers kept walking by asking all 3 tables around us if everything was ok. We tried getting their attention but they just kept walking away. We decided to just get up and leave and go somewhere else. The service was horrible.

  • 1/5 Lizbeth Alvarado G. 7 months ago on Google
    Came for a birthday dinner told hostess about it she said they had a cake and shot for Birthday person which we never got the waitress kept forgetting our stuff , she didn’t even bring us napkins our sister-in-law had to get up and get them and when it came to pay the bill she kept coming back to recieve payment yet when we were waiting for our food or drinks or eating she wouldn’t come near us to ask if we needed anything and the cherry on top was when check came we were told one price, waitress comes back says it’s a new price and didn’t give us our old checks to compare they said they through it in the trash IN THE TRASH and the price was almost 80$ more, sorry but I will not be coming back. Waitresses need better training especially when it comes to customer service. If I could give a 0 I would.

  • 5/5 Anjoli S. 11 months ago on Google
    Supremely delicious and great vibe… definitely make time to visit with an appetite!

  • 5/5 Edgar V. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was great came for a birthday and everything was amazing. Our server Kamilah was very attentive to our needs besides being a big party and different likes. Would definitely come back and ask for her!

  • 4/5 Gustavo M. 10 months ago on Google
    Delicious seafood, good prices 😋 LIVE Méxican 🎶 🎵 Music, excellent to celebrate 🍾 Birthdays or meetings with Family or friends

  • 3/5 Erika G. 7 months ago on Google
    Service needs improvement. Although our waitress was kind and so was the other waiter that came to ask how we were doing, neither brought what we asked:( Pros: Nice setup. Cool (literal), industrial vibe well ventilated and TVs throughout. Complementary chips and salsa were delicious with hot and fresh chips. Tamarind michelada and piña colada were very tasty! Food was ok. We had shrimp cocktail, fish and octupus tacos and wanted the shrimp costa azul tacos but had the plate instead. The kids nuggets are generously served with french fries and daughter liked them a lot. Cons: Server made mistake in order and brought us the Costa azul plate instead of tacos but didn't offer to reduce price or bring correct order. Instead, she told us we could just make the tacos with the provided tortillas...lol. She was right, but missed the point! I still tip her because it seemed she wasn't experienced, so I just hope she learns from those mistakes. We also asked for a glass with ice twice and neither server brought us one. As for me, I'd probably return if in the mood for a good tamarind michelada but will have server triple check any food order, if any.

  • 5/5 Ceci L. 6 months ago on Google
    Visiting from Florida, this place was recommended. Amazing menu. I ordered the octopus as an appetizer. First of all, couldn’t get over the price and how all tentacles were served. 2 tentacles in St Pete would have cost me $40 plus. The flavors and tenderness where on point. I then ordered the deep fried red snapper. My taste buds were having a party in my mouth. The only negative is there is no wine list, just the house wine. I would recommend this to anyone.

  • 4/5 Peter V. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was very good, with a large menu selection to get your seafood fix. Our waitress was on it she kept checking to make sure we had what we wanted.

  • 1/5 Barquist _. 9 months ago on Google
    The place was beautiful, I do give it that. Other than the atmosphere, the service was the worst I have experienced. 1 1/2 hours of waiting for the food to only receive 1 plate at a time. Mind you it was my plate, my wife's plate, and a kids plate. I received mine first after an hour, waited to eat until the other 2 plates arrived and wound up waiting another half hour while my food got cold. I cancelled the entire order and left only paying for the drinks. Trash service. Won't ever go back. Don't waste your time.

  • 3/5 Dania H. 1 year ago on Google
    this place is good service but take forever for my food to come! Everyone was done eating and paying and i had just got my food

  • 5/5 Martha G. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. The appetizers are delicious and the service was great.

  • 3/5 Amanda L. 1 year ago on Google
    La banda was a bit too loud. The food was ok, and the service was ok also. Nothing grand or spectacular. Just ok.

  • 4/5 Jeremy U. 6 years ago on Google
    First time stop in and location was great for adults. Food had good flavor and spice. Bucket was worth it for four of us. Drinks great as well. I was downed that there was not a good childrens menu. Keep in mind that there is spice in 80% of the food.

  • 1/5 Tina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Horrible horrible, PLACE the wanna be supervisor kamila not only lied about my friend throwing up he threw up 1 time she said 3 times and not only that I have never EVER BEEN CHARGED 40 BUCKS FOR TROWING UP !! IF U ARE A MANEGER LIKE U SAY U ARE THIS IS THE MOst disrespectful management ever we waisted over 300 ! For this type of disrespect! I need to get a hold of the owner asap!!

  • 5/5 The619Sicko 2 years ago on Google
    This place us nice good food good music good people get packed though just be ready for a little wait here and there but always worth it.

  • 3/5 WLW wolf llama w. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is good but service is not. The ladies there are either talking amongst themselves and don't check if anything is needed. I have gone twice early when it's just us and one other family.

  • 2/5 Obed D. 2 years ago on Google
    I been going to this place for years the food is always amazing, but the last 2 times I've been here the service has been very poor, they sat me and my date At the same same table and well after taking our drinks our waiters Vanished. I worked in restaurants, and I can see the Alure of catering to the Table of 10 but in my opinion Every Table is important


Call (619) 425-5835 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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