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    Mariscos La Estrella

    Mariscos La Estrella

    4.6(39 reviews)
    28.1 km

    Where can I start... This restaurant may not be the nicest, but they make up in service and the…read moremost delicious food. They even have their own beer. I like to support local businesses so I had a beer and I would def recommend for everyone to try. Their michelada was also good. Let's talk about food! We ordered Tiradito, cucaracha (fried) shrimp, and a medium crab which was good for 3 people. Every dish was incredibly tasty. The standouts were the Tiradito made with fish, scallops, and abulone in a lemony sauce (superb!) and the garlic/butter crab which if you get it make sure to dip the warm tortillas in the garlic sitting in the pan below the crab! Heavenly food! Service: the gentleman that served us was so pleasant, friendly, and attentive to our every need. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and well served! Look beyond the modest surroundings and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

    I came across this place after watching some YouTube videos about Popotla, a fishing village…read moreapproximately 10 miles from Rosarito Beach. I like watching Mark Weins and his adventures with food, as I am quite the foodie myself. Therefore, I found myself at Mariscos La Estrella or "Star Seafood." This place is located at the far end near the water and has a nice view, where you can see the fishermans' boats come ashore with fresh catches of the day. We walked in and were seated right away. They start you off with complimentary fresh tortilla chips and ceviche. The ceviche was okay but did not taste that fresh. My friend and I shared the region's signature delicacy, a Cangrejo Marciano, or "Martian Crab." We waited about 15 minutes for the order. The crab is large, deep fried in butter, served with beans, rice, and fresh tortillas. Unfortunately, I can't say it was out of this world. I believe this place is overhyped. Because the crab was deep fried, it shrunk and the crab meat in the claws were more shredded rather than in chunks, making it a lot of work to eat. While the concept is cool, as they give you a big rock to crack your crab... the meal was about average. I had to use a lot of lime to even out the butter flavor. The rice, beans, and tortillas were also a bit dry unfortunately. Service was great and our female server was very attentive, filling our waters and taking away our dishes promptly. It was nice to visit this place and I love supporting small businesses. However, I think I will try a different place next time for fresh fish. Overall 3.5 stars. Happy eating! Yelp Review #56- 2026

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    Mariscos La Estrella - Husband and wife team, she is the best chef!!

    Husband and wife team, she is the best chef!!

    Mariscos La Estrella - Complimentary chips with ceviche de pescado- Good- 3.5 stars

    Complimentary chips with ceviche de pescado- Good- 3.5 stars

    Mariscos La Estrella - Views from the restaurant

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    Captain Sams Fish And Chicken - Sweet Corn Nuggets. MY FAVORITE!!!!! Would happily visit Captain Sam's again just to order another to-go box of these delicious bites.

    Captain Sams Fish And Chicken

    4.5(113 reviews)
    12.2 km
    $$

    The Food here is so good, I would ask for extra powder on the food. It gives it such a bold taste…read more Everything was fresh and hot. The service here was also really good, they gave me recommendations because it was my first time there. This place is also inside of a liquor store/deli which makes it even better.

    I normally discourage my family from standing at the counter and diving into food, but I admittedly…read morefound myself doing exactly that (and felt NO shame). After trying Captain Sam's Fish and Chicken (the day before) at a friend's house, I knew I would need more ASAP. My mother is from Louisiana, and this is the closest to her authentic cornmeal catfish fry that I've had. Before I knew it, I was at home with a 12 piece tray of hot catfish, standing at the counter eating the first piece while humming and yumming to myself. Moreover, although what I ordered was from a different location than the day before, the taste was consistent, and that was very satisfying. I love that they have options on the level of fry (I prefer a hard fry for crispiness) as well as the seasonings. I was also pleasantly surprised that they have more than one location, so naturally I told everyone I know about it. Now that I've shared the tray with the family, I will definitely be back for more soon! :)

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    Captain Sams Fish And Chicken - Menu 01/2024

    Menu 01/2024

    Captain Sams Fish And Chicken - Our order:  Small Cod Dinner 2 Pcs with Macaroni Salad, and  1pc Rockfish/1pc Cod with Coleslaw. Side of Sweet Corn Nuggets!

    Our order: Small Cod Dinner 2 Pcs with Macaroni Salad, and 1pc Rockfish/1pc Cod with Coleslaw. Side of Sweet Corn Nuggets!

    Captain Sams Fish And Chicken - Small Jack Salmon Dinner 3 Pcs

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    Small Jack Salmon Dinner 3 Pcs

    Harbor Fish & Chips - Sampler - Fried fish, shrimp, fries, cole slaw - huge portion

    Harbor Fish & Chips

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    81.7 km
    $$

    Gorgeous harbor views + fire fish & chips = quite possibly the perfect meal!…read more Everything you've heard about this spot is true. The fish & chips are some of the best around! The cuts of cod are HUGE and the batter is sooo crispy and fresh. Their tartar sauce is delish and pairs perfectly. For sides, you can do fries, coleslaw, beans, or salad- seriously can't go wrong here. Try to snag a table outside with harbor views for the best vibes :)

    I was recently given a gift certificate for this spot. It was finally cooling off a bit from the…read moreheatwave we've been having and eating outside sounded nice so we came to the harbor. When we arrived, there was no line which was pretty shocking because every other time I've been here there's always been quite a line. The girl who took our order was friendly and quick. We also had drinks, but they only had iced tea and lemonade, and sodas were all out. We were given a receipt with a number on it and we went to find seating. There are several big picnic tables, but they were all in the sun despite having umbrellas and the patio was full so we ended up having to eat inside, which was very hot. While we waited the line got pretty long. Our order didn't take too long and we brought it back to the table after getting condiments like ketchup for our fries, tartar sauce for the fish and plenty of napkins. The portions are huge and could definitely be split. Everything was too hot to eat (no complaints there) so we started with the slaw. I'm not a big slaw fan but it was good. I broke apart the fish so it would cool faster. The fries were perfectly crispy and delicious. The chowder was thick and tasty but mostly potatoes and very few clams. The shrimp were perfectly cooked inside the thick batter. The fish was well breaded and tasted good. I just wish it was a bit less greasy. This is definitely a divey spot but it's an Oceanside institution and hits the spot when I'm craving fish and chips.

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    Harbor Fish & Chips
    Harbor Fish & Chips - Clam Chowder

    Clam Chowder

    Harbor Fish & Chips - Dinner views!

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    El Pingüi - streetvendors - Updated August 2026

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