I drove from Riverside to celebrate Mother's Day weekend at a restaurant my parents used to bring us to every year when I was growing up, so this visit was meant to be special and nostalgic for my family. We purposely went on Saturday to avoid the Mother's Day rush, but unfortunately the experience was disappointing from start to finish. What bothered us most was being charged an 18% gratuity for a family of 4 simply because our bill was over $150. The menu clearly states that gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more, not based on the dollar amount of the bill. When we questioned it, a young gentleman told us that new management decided to add the service charge to all tabs over $150 during holidays. If policies are changing, they should be clearly communicated to customers before the bull arrives. Honestly, I probably wouldn't have written this review if the service or food had been exceptional, but neither was. The food felt rushed and thrown together, and our server was barely present only coming by to take the order and bring the check. The attitude from the younger gentleman when we asked about the charge only made the situation worse. What made it more frustrating is that not all El 7 Mares locations operate this way. We just visited the Cesar Chavez locations with a party of 5, and there were no added charges. Their menu clearly stated gratuity on applies to parties of 6 or more. We spoke to management there, and although she explained that each location is independently run, she was apologetic and professional. On a positive note, the Happy Hour at the Cesar Chavez location was great, and we appreciated the desserts management kindly sent our table. We'll definitely be returning to that location. read more

I actually have no idea if they have parking cuz I parked off Whittier Blvd We came on Fathers Day & needless to say they were busy It took forever to get seated / acknowledged by the waitress once sat down Complimentary chips & salsa average My dad loved his mojarra frita My coktel of shrimp & scallops , was average The rice was yummy Frijoles average Fried shrimp basic Honestly everything we ordered was average Sorry. Will not return unless I'm forced to cuz it's my dads bday etc & I will not recommend unfortunately read more

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Place needs to get better cooks i got a asada quesadia and meat was raw pink!!!! Overpriced for food quality read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Raw asada meat - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I can't say enough about this place, I used to go to the one up on broadway in Lincoln heights back in the day and it was always my favorite Mariscos restaurant. I came here as the other one has closed many moons ago and this place was awesome, great camarones al mojo de ajo, great service from all the staff of waiters and waitresses here, very fast and very friendly, the food was spectacular, great taste , fresh, one of a kind flavor and the portions are huge . I love this place and will continue to come here for many years to come, we drive all the way from Santa Ana to beautiful East Los Angeles for this awesomeness. read more

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Leticia es una tranzera que se robó mi dinero y Fernando se ase pendejo que no sabe mirar las camaras . Servico de clientes muy mal.

A lil worn down but excellent service and great food. Plenty of parking. Not a bad place to eat if you're in the area.

I haven't been to a 7 Mares since I was a child, so I decided it was time to come back and try it... We were craving Mariscos and all of our favorite places were closed, since it was already 7pm... 7 Mares closes late so we decided to go here.. This location is in Boyle heights, it's not as big as other locations. We came during the week so it was not busy... I ordered the aguachiles, which were pretty good and definitely spicy for me... A few bites in I started to get teary eyed ( I can't handle spicy that well.) My boyfriend ordered the 7 Mares cocktail... it comes with assorted fish, honestly it's a bit to fish for my taste... We also got the prepared oyster shots.. They were good.. Overall we had great customer service, our waiter was very nice and attentive, she keep refilling our chips and salsa... The restaurant was clean and the food was good, Now I know if I'm ever craving late night mariscos 7 Mares is the place to go... read more

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The fish tacos tasted old like they made it days before and just heated it up. Or used old grease like someone else stated. I did not like that. They did not have any plain rice either. the food was a five at best. I was hoping to get soda and a cup with refill only had cans read more

Came here with my bf to try their 7 mares soup and bf got a coctel 7mares. Food tasted bad. It honestly had a "dirty rag" taste to it if you can try to put that to the imagination. Shrimp was definitely frozen bought, you can taste that it wasn't good quality seafood. Tap water was straight out of their sink, unfortunately the food was not it. Service was nice though, attentive and didn't take long to take our order. The ambiance is okay but they really need to fix their lighting fixtures, they flicker so bad. read more

Tried this place for the first time it was highly recommended. Meat was great but honestly the rice wasn't for me. Beans good and guac. Would I come again? Probably yes but different plate. But one thing the waitress was amazing sadly forgot here name, but I had never seen someone so attentive and helpful than her and it was here so that's a plus. read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Carnesada plate with beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm posting this for everybody's knowledge. Be careful using your credit card at this restaurant. It's been twice already most recently last weekend November 2 where I've used my credit card to pay for our meal . I take a picture of my receipt and leave a cash tip and a few days later there's an additional $10 added to my card after the fact and these are not extra fees, the receipt reflects the extra fees. This is an additional charge like someone was adding a tip. This is happens when the charge clears days later I've tried contacting the merchant for my credit card both times I was not allowed to speak to a manager. I have emailed the corporate office just to let them know of this going on with no contact so like I said, just be careful using your card .Take a picture receipt and make sure to check your credit card statement after the fact. luckily, both times my credit card company has refunded that different amount but I still don't think it's cool if you're already leaving a large tip and somebody decides to add extra money. read more

mal servicio, cobran más de los precios que dan, definitivamente no regresamos, si reclamas el precio solo te dicen que se equivocaron y no hacen nada por corregir los precios, los menús no están actualizados read more

well after many atempts to get a dish that i had almost 20 years ago i finally got something very close to what i was expecting.. i have to give this place only for stars couse i came here looking for a dish that i love and the chef ""margarito""did a great job and deliver what i was waiting for long time"""thank you chef"" now the service::: well i hve to be say that mi waitress ""flor""really try hard even after few mistakes she manage to get an ok evening for me..thanks flor"""" now i remenbee this place on saturdays you couldnt get a table for like 2 hours and today 10/19/2024 its empty maybe the managment need to get out the office and have little interaction whit the costumers or guess:::::: the managment that i remenber 20 years ago use to go to the tables and talk to costumers... i will be sad to see this restaurant closed like the rest of them well after mi rewiew i have to said that after all mi experience 1 to 10 it was a good 7 read more

The service was very rude our waitress was very rude her name is Liz, the food was very salty it was dirty as well I would not go back again. read more

I had fired shrimp tacos. The shrimp was rubbery and the breading tasted like it was cooked in old burnt oil. The food quality has definitely gone down. read more

Love coming here. Been coming with my parents for years. Always greeted with joy and manager Bernardo is great. Always making sure service and food is great. Ambiance is amazing ! read more

3.5 only and am rounding up. The interior is cosy and jolly, calling to mind a cheery soccer bar with opulent booth seating. The food seems ho-hum. My lunch special the Shrimp Diablo was not short on quantity, so value for a $10 meal was good. At least 10 medium shrimp are served in a piquant tomato-based sauce in a hot dish, while Mexican rice and a selection of plain, steamed vegetables are served on the side. The vegetables pleased me, but they are nothing more than what I could rustle up from a frozen mix of cauliflower and broccoli florets tossed in the microwave! On the side, you are given a desultory looking iceberg lettuce salad which is served with standard store bought Italian dressing...so not impressive. The tomato sauce was heavy-handed. Halfway through I thought I would start getting heartburn--something I usually don't get. Towards the end I began to feel unwell. I actually couldn't move for a good period afterwards which kind of ruined my afternoon. The sauce was without balance just really hot, spicy, and acidic all together. On balance, I would give them another try for their cosy interior. Next time I'll stick to a standard breaded fried fish or something. As well, free chips and salsa (although unimpressive salsa) are a plus to go with your cerveza. They have popular mariscos and ceviche and oysters so if you are feeling brave ....It's a fun setting at least! read more

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Food was burnt from the outside and not fully cooked inside also it had no taste .. disappointing read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Breaded shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Aguaschiles are delicious. We ordered a tray that and ceviche and they were so good. I recommend them to anyone who wants seafood

It was our first here and will be the last after finding rotten cheese on my sopes. Era la primers ves que compramos comida aqui, y sera la ultimate despues de encontrar pedasos de queso rancio en mis sopes. Que asco!!!!!! read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Rotten cheese/ queso rancio - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went a week ago finally after over 1 year of not going to have my breaded shrimp! It was delicious! I called in my order was ready by the time I got there and the customer service was awesome! Delicious food! read more

CHIPS AND SALSA FTW We like coming here because the food is always solid. Their chips and salsa is yummy. I think that's why I dine inside rather than outside in their fast food counter. Shrimp ceviche on tostada was yummy and fresh! It's $9.99 for one. If you go outside at the counter you get two for same price. Buuuut no chips and salsa and great server hehe My hubby always gets the whole fried fish with rice and veggies. The fish is HUGE and meaty. Salty and good flavor. read more

The food is always fresh, abundant and consistent. Reasonably priced and We love our waitress Olivia. She's always on it, patient and energetic. This is a hidden gem. I ordered the Aguaschilies perfect combination of lime and spicy. read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always call in my order for pick up and they are so fast! They usually take 10-15 minutes. The staff is great, they are all friendly. The salmon dinner plate is my go to, it's delicious and you can substitute your sides. The shrimp cocktail is another good one and their fajitas. Not a big fan of the chile relleno, but its passable. The oysters are really a hit or miss, but I did complain once because they looked really old and green and the manager replaced them with a better batch! Like I said, friendly staff and great customer service. read more

Great food and very friendly service. Definitely going back one more time while I'm in town on a business trip.

Fish tacos are way better in other location in Cesar Chavez outdoor didn't really like the taste of the food. Looks good but the flavor not all good! Customer service was horrible. Rating this a 2 star only because ceviche outdoor is good inside in restaurant bad bad don't waist your money! read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been eating at this spot for many years everything here is bomb the modelo mi cheladas are on point and the food is on triple point love it here an East LA gem. read more

The tostadas de Jaiva didn't have any flavor was to plain had , no tomato onions cilantro or lime it was not what I was expectomg.

I have been to this location quite a few times and I would find myself craving the ceviche and fish tacos. A friend of mine is a frequent visitor so the staff knows her and always warmly welcomes her. Many of the staff speak Spanish and always assume I speak it too but unfortunately I don't and they still understand me when I order in English. They give you chips and salsa as soon as you sit down and I can never help myself once they put it in front of me. If you order soda, you may not get refills as they bring it out to you in a can with a cup of ice. The shrimp ceviche comes with two tostadas and it was super fresh. The fish tacos are fried to perfection and the sauce they put on top adds another layer of flavor. I always want to come here whenever I am in East LA. Parking is a bit hard as there is a small lot in the back of the restaurant but I've always been able to find parking whenever I visit. read more

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I took my girlfriend out to dinner here because it's close to my house wow was it disappointing. Ordered a carne Asada plate, camarones agua chiles and a lobster dinner al mojo de ajó. First of all the utensils were all beat to shit washed but fork looked as if it just got back from Afganistán. Agua Chile camarones were not divined completely disgusting. The lobster tail was overcooked and very chewy. I would recommend not coming to this restaurant, it is not what it use to be not even close. To add to the problem a couple that does not work there came out of the kitchen area laughing aloud towards all patrons clearly loaded! Stay clear of this place hit Linda's Mariscos instead and u will save money to boot!!! read more

Siete mares, damn I really tried to give this place another chance and they failed. A small cl(one size) coctel campechana $17 bucks and mostly all veggies. Where's the seafood guys. read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Not worth the money they're charging for their food now. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Too damn expensive and from the looks of it, low quality, is sad and disappointed how i can get more for less and better quality at other places, just wanted to check this place out and is a HUGR no no already read more

I Love ELA! Seriously, where else can you get 2 fat shrimp burritos with a side if guac & chips, plus a shrimp & seafood cocktail all for $37? Nowhere! You totally get so much more than what you pay for. It's no secret this place is really good & the waitresses are really sweet, but I just wrote this review to clear up or avoid confusion. This place is connected to the TAQUERIA, but this is the actual restaurant & the kitchen stays open till 10pm & the restaurant closes at 10:30pm. Very chill place to sit & eat inside, there is music & TV available as well. I love just calling in my oder & swooping up! read more

Their salsa is to DIE for...I would love to be embalmed in this if I could. They offer a lunch special that will run you less than $10 and I haven't had anything bad there. Grilled fish, shrimp and crab that will make your heart sing. If you're in the mood to get the complete roasted platter with comes with everything, be sure you come hungry and bring back up...its HUGE. The staff is friendly enough but every time I've gone, I've had to break out my trusty Spanish or risk losing my waitress for 20 mins as she looks for a translator. Its happened... read more

Good service great food lobster was amazing, the only thing is they forgot thetortillas for all 3 of my plates lol, yes i had 3 plates lobster and asada and 2 camarones ala diabla. Amazingbut the tortillas read more

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Horrible! Just horrible! I got the "Mar y Coco" I think it was called and I couldn't even stand the smell! You could tell right away that it was not fresh. Everything that everyone ordered had no taste and just wasn't fresh. To top everything off the service was bad. The waiter insisted about 5 that we take the food home. If we didn't eat it at the restaurant why would I eat it at home?! read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - No Bueno ;/ - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another great place in ELA. Has been in business for a long time. Great food, great workers. Must have the lunch specials if u want a huge lunch lunch and have a little wallet... read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Out for lunch. Look at the big lunch portions from the lunch menu. Only $6.99 others not on lunch menu run $14. My tacos were in special. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I took my granddaughter to lunch here, the food was delicious, we had a male waiter I didn't get his name but he was very friendly and efficient, our food arrived quickly and it was delicious, The shrimp cocktail was soo good, If I wasn't full I would have ordered another, It was my first time back to this restaurant in years since I moved away, I'm glad to know it hasn't changed. read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great food and excellent miches!

Good food and very chill place! Old school vibe! Will be coming back soon with the family! :) read more

El 7 Mares Restaurant - Yummy - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California