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    El Botanero Mariscos

    4.8 (21 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Fast service, small seating area inside but a lot of space outdoors. They have ceiling fans for warmer weather and speakers. Food was delicious! 10/10! Perfect spice! Everyone in our group gave it a 10/10. Tamarind water was also delicious. Love that they have Tostitos from Mexico, trust that the flavor changes and the spiciness was just perfect! Makes me want to go back as I type this review. Prices were also reasonable.

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    Veronica L.

    I stumbled across this gem of a Mariscos restaurant while pumping gas across the street, thank goodness for their big billboard, because there's an empty lot in front that hides it from the street. What a lucky find! Inside seating is limited, but they make up for it with a spacious and lively patio where regulars seemed right at home. The traditional Mexican music was upbeat and loud enough to add to the great ambiance without drowning out our conversation. Everything was super clean, and the waitress (the only one working the floor!) was a rockstar. She was friendly, professional, and incredibly attentive & never missed a beat despite handling multiple tables on her own. The food? Fantastic. Super fresh and flavorful. My husband, who's picky with seafood, devoured his shrimp aguachiles. I asked for agua de Jamaica, but they were out. The waitress suggested I try their agua de jasmine; something I'd never had before and wow, what a surprise! It was delicious and so refreshing, I even grabbed a refill to-go. Overall, we were really happy with the experience. Great service, tasty food, good vibes, and fair prices. We'll definitely be back and next time, we'll bring friends!

    Mari H.

    This was my first time ever having lunch at a mariscos spot, and wow, I was blown away! We ordered a variety of different dishes to try, and every single one was packed with flavor and so fresh. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the octopus was hands down my favorite... tender, perfectly seasoned, and unforgettable. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Elidia G.

    The best place for seafood, it has a special flavor that makes them unique i had tried the cocktail and this time i went for the ceviche, everything is good here, i had agua de tamarindo and it's homemade i can taste the natural flavor, the service just great always making sure we're good.

    Pescado zarandiado
    Erick P.

    Driving back home from Sacramento and stopped in Fresno for a bite. This place did not disappoint. Highly recommend the green aguachiles and the pescado zarandiado! Service was great. The lady was attentive, making sure we were taken care of. If you want the pescado, make sure to call ahead of time cause it takes about 50 min to be ready.

    Ceviche

    hello, i just want to say...i was very excited to go and try this place with husband and children....So we did..i ordered a ceviche and didn't think twice on the shrimp since i had a few fam members recommend it...i did become suspicious when i first saw my shrimp...camaron cocido..it had a brownish/pale color to it but decided it was nothing.....i ate the ceviche...with in 20 mins of heading back home i had an insane stomache pain...i ended up at the ER that same night....turns out i had food poisining from the shrimp....never in my life had i ever gotten any kind of poisining....ER Dr. told me the shrimp had to be had in order for me to have such symptoms right after. i had insane diahrrea....fever...chills...and even had to take a whole week off of work!! seriously look into your food before you buy it! i 100% do not recommend this place! they need to make sure theyre always keeping there food fresh and not rotten!!!

    Aguachile Mix. Freaking delicious
    Diego M.

    This spot is amazing for pick up orders. Nothing hits better than an Aguachile platter to cure a Sunday hangover. $169 is pricey but delicious af.

    Stuffed oyster(s)

    I come here often with my parents to eat and I swear the food hits the spot every time, the stuffed oysters and shrimp ceviche are A MUST!! I love how the service is fast and the people there are so nice!! This place has both indoor and outdoor seating but more so outdoor than indoor. There is no flies whatsoever. I love this place and I am going to go here every-time I crave mariscos!

    So good!!! Shrimp tower
    Erica H.

    Very friendly, super good food, you can sit inside or outside. Everyone's plates looked so good it was hard to pick :)

    (Stepmother got this, This is the Tropical Ceviche)
    Salvador R.

    Came here with family after our Lake Tahoe trip and let me tell you it was very yummy. Rare to find good places like this one in LA. I got the ceviche de camaron and it was fresh and scrumptious. They have outdoor seating and the indoor seating is a little compact but better since they have AC. Friendly staff and the tostadas they use were yummy also, I believe they are Guadalajara style.

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    The food was amazing!! Large portions, Fresh, and flavorful. We ate indoors because or the outdoor heat and it's tiny but clean.

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    Delicious and the patio was nice. Got the shrimp ceviche and it was good size and so fresh. Great service too. I will be back again

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    The BEST Mariscos I've tasted!! Fresh and clean place. Service was Great. 10/10

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