Here's something that some people might not have noticed or failed to mention. The name! I initially thought this place was a rotisserie chicken place, the damn name of this place is so misleading. It's easy to overlook, but don't fall victim to this trickery. You'll miss out on some mind blowing ceviche and delicious fish or shrimp tacos. I was lucky enough to arrive at a time when the restaurant still had some seating available. A few minutes after my arrival people just had to stand around while they waited for their stuff. But I noticed the staff has a system in place that gets people in and out of their quickly. Enough about the waiting and the seating though, let me tell you about this great ceviche and tacos they serve. When I first saw the pictures of the fish ceviche I asked myself - what the hell are all these people intrigued about? I'm used to the bright colored ceviche, as I'm sure plenty other people are as well. The genius of this ceviche is in its simplicity. The large chunks can be a little overwhelming at first glance, especially for anyone who is squeamish about certain foods. I myself had to look past the chunkiness, as I consciously went in for the first bite of a tostada. It was immediate gratification! They make simple ceviche but they do it well; it's the perfect marination of fish and the addition of cilantro and onion is enough to complete it. The fish and shrimp tacos, or I should say only the fish tacos, were deliciously made and fried to the ideal crispness. Topped off with cabbage, diced tomato, and what I assume is a house-made sauce. The tortilla could have been better but that's of least importance. I mentioned that only the fish tacos were good because I didn't get to try a shrimp taco, although I ordered one. I guess they mistakenly gave me two fish tacos. I couldn't tell until I was working on my second taco, but I did not feel compelled to state that my order was wrong. I felt satisfied to leave things as they were. El Pollero 95 is a must for those that live in the area, and maybe even for those willing to take a drive. Just be aware that they only serve fish and shrimps tacos on weekends and that it's cash only. P.S. The tostadas make a difference, they are served warm and have a tortilla chip crunchiness to them; different from packaged tostadas. Kudos if they make them in house. Also, don't be out of the loop like me and forget to order avocado for the ceviche. I noticed after I was done that people were topping their tostadas with pieces of avocado. I didn't know you have to order it... read more

El Pollero 95 - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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I took my dad to what was his favorite place for Father's Day , as we were eating we noticed that there was a tape worm in our food. This is not only unacceptable but very disgusting, I don't not recommend this restaurant anymore . To top it off the employees are very rude. read more

El Pollero 95 - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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Okay. I'm aware that this place is in Bell. Warning: This place is in Bell. It's a hole in the wall with no air conditioning (and yes, it's a mariscos place so that's kind of weird). All they sell is ceviche and cocktails. I strongly suggest getting an order to go/taking the food to a place more comfortable. However, eating there works too. I've been going here for years. It's...well, it's amazing. It's the best fucking ceviche you'll ever eat, except your mom's or my mom's or another homemade one--truly. This place will change your life. Try it. Enjoy it. Love it. Live it. (I don't know what that last part means, sorry.) read more

This spot is so delicious, my girlfriend has been eating here with her family for over 20 years, this is family restaurant has great service, the fish ceviche is very juicy the tostadas with avocado tops it off so well and the hot shrimp cocktail is so good with ketchup and tapatio, I recommend this spot for seafood lovers. You guys are awesome. read more

El Pollero 95 - Bomb fish Ceviche The best - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

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A friend of mines that grew up in South Gate had been RAVING about this place for a long time. He keeps telling this is the best Ceviche in the world. Well i've had my share of good a$$ Ceviche both restaurant and home made so i know Ceviche. I have to admit this is pretty damn good Ceviche, one of the best I've ever tried. The Coctel de Camaron is served hot and I'm not a big fan of that. But if your a fan of Ceviche and like it chunky, this is the place for you...Definitely one of the best in the LA area. Honorable mention: Ceviche (add Avocado to make it that much better) read more

If you are expecting El 7 Mares style ceviche and coctel this is not the place for you. Keep driving. There are plenty of other places that will give you a vegetable salad with a hint of seafood on your Guerrero packed tostadas. This is my GO-TO ceviche spot when I'm in town. I grew up in So. CA and knew restaurants from Oxnard to San Diego, this is still one of my MUST EAT places before I head home. My order for the past 8+ years: 1 Ceviche de Pescado 1 Coctel de Camaron (I don't care how many Shrimp it has, the broth is amazing) 1 Avocado 1 Jarrito Tangerine Soda & extra fresh made tostadas + 2 Ceviche for the road..(need a snack for the 6hr drive home) AMAZING!! read more

To answer someone's question on here: No, I have never had a warm shrimp cocktail and NO I don't think I will ever have one again. This was NOT a shrimp cocktail. This was shrimp soup. I hate soup. The shrimp tasted like fish NOT like shrimp. I was about to add lemon to it and lo and behold, the lemon they provided had gone bad. Gross. I popped this poor excuse of a shrimp cocktail into the freezer as soon as possible. It still didn't help. Stick to the real deal (cough el oasis in pico rivera cough). read more

Horrible horrible service. Man that took order was arguing with another customer because he asked for a sangria but ordered a coke. Food wise. Its mediocre maybe just because I was born and lived in Ensenada Mexico so I have my mariscos standers pretty high. No beer. How do you have mariscos without a cold Modelo? You don't! Didn't have any good chili. Didn't have any kind of habanero spice or sauce. The day I put tapatio in my mariscos will be the day I will loose all taste in food. The taco de camarón was ight. The cóctel de camarón y pulpo had no taste didn't have avocado. Plus it was warm I personally hate warm or hot cocteles. The ceviche de pescado was extremely chunky. Had no tomato or enough lemon and absolutely no salt. Very very mediocre. I will never come back or recommend this hole in the wall joint. read more

I'm a pseudo-vegetarian that breaks down and eats seafood about 3 times a year, and this is where I do it. The shrimp cocktails are DELICIOUS. They are made with so much love, thanks Ralph. The ceviche is quite tasty according to what everyone else tells me (I've never tried it), and I LOVE the home-made tostadas. Throw a little avocado and tapatio into the mix, and you've got yourself a damned good time. It's family run and owned and they are all just fabulous. The cocktail chef is especially handsome, and ladies, rumor has it he's single. read more

Seriously, this place totally needs to branch out. I wish there were other places like this near me. The pescado (fish) ceviche is delish. I am drooling (in an attractive way, I swear) just thinking of it. I have never found another place that serves it up the same and trust me, I have tried since it's hard for me to get here during the weekdays. It may be intimidating to some because of the location, which is next to a boxing club but don't be scared because the food is worth it and the boxers keep to themselves. jk. Heard Oscar De La Hoya has trained here. It really is a neighborhood treasure and has been there for years. I love the fact it is family owned and operated. That always has a certain charm to it. Especially if you are lucky to be there on the day Danny is working who is hilarious and charming as you wait for your food, which isn't long. They know everyone and if you are new, they will accommodate your questions. It's not that complicated, people. They have a set menu of about 8 or so items because they are about quality, not quantity. Everything is great on their menu and I highly recommend it. read more

Wow wow ! What is this place doing in a back alley in Bell. You boys need to get your self exposed . Buy a food truck and I'm sure that you every corner of LA would want you to sell tacos and agua chilè to the people. I truly enjoyed every bite of what I ordered. Man, it can't get any better than that. I spent $60 on my 1st visit , I wanted to get a taste of everything on that weekend menu . Again, WOW. No one in the area is doing what this family is doing. Give it a try guys , you won't regret. Remember to call or come in on the weekend for the sea food tacos. And get them early. These boys know how to do it right; work hard - close early - relax ! read more

This place has the best tasting real ceviche. The price is good as well. Highly recommend, even if you don't like sea food you're gonna love this place Lol! read more

Small hole in the wall spot, kinda hidden, but one of my favorite spots for ceviche, the staff is pretty friendly, and always helpful. I was introduced to this place recently and I was told ceviche is thier specialty, so I've never tried anything else or really seen anyone eating any other items read more

I absolutely love their ceviche de pesado y de camaron! They are fast, clean, friendly and most importantly their food is intact! The freshest sea food in the area! Cash only! The owner is a very friendly man! Definitely knows how to keep his clientele! read more

By far the BEST ceviche ever. It's always delicious and fresh. I've been coming her for 39 years. I always eat here when I am in the area.

Hands Down the best FISH Ceviché in L.A. I will travel to eat here tip add avocado to your order been coming here for a very long time. Never disappointed a must try read more

El Pollero 95 - Best Fish ceviche in L.A. - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

Wow... great amazing seafood place. Small place but loved the Campechana... I first thought it was a chicken place but man I was wrong and left satisfied. Will be coming again with some friends read more

I've been coming here since 1996 and the consistency of the quality and freshness of their mariscos has been intact, it always reminds me of the first time I walked vin the door. Best seafood on the planet and I've been places staff is cool as heck! read more

You can never go wrong with a classic like this place. It's always good and always hits the spot. It's so simple but it's so good. I always go with the original shrimp cocktail and buy some avocados for the tostadas. It is cash only but the price is totally reasonable. I love this place and I've been coming here for over ten years and it isn't changed a bit. read more

love the fact that Bell has these little hole in the wall restaurants! I'm originally from Bell and this is by far my favourite spot in town! My hubby and I always go here when we are in town from London. He loves the fact that this place has real big shrimp he says lol... (they don't exist in London, not for the price) I always order the Shrimp cocktail, with tostadas, and the owner always throws in a free avocado here and there. Love the fact that its a huge fresh avocado, so yummy! downfall cash only, but you can always get money out from ATM... other than that i love this place! x read more

Ok, i was surprised by the warm cocktail... Then once my taste buds rapped there lust for seafood around every mouth full. It was bliss Will be returning. Yay! read more

This place is so expensive i ordered a campechana and it had 5 shrimp one oyster and some octopus added avocado and it cost me 18.65 in on small cup. And it was hot, if you go take your own avocados. Need to add different things to give it flavor. I wouldnt go back. read more

"Don Pantaleon!" That's what I remember this place by! I guess my dad knew the owner and that was my dad's nickname for him! Ahhh memories of my dad bringing us ceviche and shrimp cocktail's on saturday or sunday mornings specially when he needed to nurse a hangover! This place is the bomb! After 15 years, while i was in the area i decided to take my hubby and brother in law.. and its just as i remember... NOTHING has changed!!!! it's still BOMB!! read more

This place is AWESOME! There are only a few things on the menu and all of them are great. I've eaten it all... - Fish Ceviche - Shrimp Ceviche - Fried Fish Tacos - Fried Shrimp Tacos The ceviche comes with homemade tostada which are amazing. Ask for a side of avocado, trust me. This place is a hole in the wall and is a little hard to find but its worth making the trip once you eat the food! read more

The best cocteles around. Food is always consistent and fresh. Over the years they've added items to there menu ( fish tacos,aguachile, and shrimp potatoe tacos ) the best . Excellent place for good fresh food. read more

Down from Bay Area for Memorial Weekend with me, my wife, and my 17yo son for a basketball tournament. Small mom and pop place with about 6 tables. Step up to order your food at the counter and they will seat you once a table opens. I'm Asian and couldn't read the menu but the gentleman at the counter was very helpful and explained the menu, he was very pleasant as was the server that brought out the food. He asked if we wanted avocado's and I said yes, he asked 1 or 2, I went with two but I didn't recognize that it was whole avocado's, just thought it was cut up and put into the ceviche. But I felt pretty stupid as everyone eating had whole avocado's at the tables eating. Orders two soups with the shrimp and octopus, shrimp ceviche, and fish ceviche. Loved all the dishes, very simple, with simple and fresh ingredients. Folks eating around us would scoop the ceviche onto their tortilla's along with a scoop of the avocado. Enjoyed the fish ceviche more than the shrimp, but I think it was because of overkill with the shrimp in the soup we ordered. It was too much food for the three of us, we could have done with 1 soup and 1 fish ceviche and still might have had leftovers. Loved how simple and fresh everything was. Local dive with great food, will be dropping in again if we are in the area. read more

Tostadas were fine. Shrimp ceviche was less than ok. $1.5 per small avocado is a good price. Too bad they don't have shimpr/fish tacos on weekdays. read more

Checked what the hype was all about. Got a large ceviche de camaron. half of it was onion!!!!! the portions are small. The little fish they gave me was good. Should have taken the 15 min. Drive to my spot in east los. read more

Hidden Gem! They have the best cóctel de camarón here.. it is so simple yet has so much freakin flavor! It's delicious paired up with avocado and their homemade tostadas! Tip: smother your tostada with limón add tamazula (hot sauce) sprinkle salt and top it off with avocado! The best! Place is clean and looks pretty old school, it is decorated with the owners photos and ex boxers! Over all great restaurant + environment! Check it out if you get a chance! :) read more

Great place and a great value. My boyfriend told me this was the best ceviche his family had ever had, and we drove waaaay down Gage Avenue to find it. Staff is very friendly and lots of hungry people eating in the booths. They make their own tostadas too. read more

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Good place.. my man on the register keeps everything running smooth. I usually order fish ceviche and a coctel de camarón... today I also enjoyed some fish tacos bomb! Tostas are always Fresh read more

Best cocteles and ceviche in Los Angeles. So yummy definitely worth the drive every time.

It never fails me, so good, especially the Ceviche served in good portions.

WOW! By far the Best Ceviche I have ever had. The restaurant was crowded and everything we bought was very fresh and tasted really good. We ordered the Ceviche (of course) and several Shrimp Cocktails After reading all the great reviews for this restaurant, we we not disappointed. Can't wait to go back. read more

I'll travel 40 plus miles on any given day for this deliciousness! I die for the fish ceviche which is perfectly paired with their crispy homemade tostadas and salsa. Add avocado to your ceviche tostada to create the ultimate tostada. I'm not much of a mariscos fanatic, but this place is to live for. Been coming here since the 90's and their ceviche recipe remains unaltered. read more

Definitely the best fish and shrimp tacos. They accept only cash. Parking available. Small place so we usually take out.

Very small menu here. Just a few seafood items. If you aren't sure, just get the ceviche and be happy. read more

El Pollero 95 - Mexican Near Me - Bell, California

Love this place I've been coming to this place since I was a child..fresh food..bomb ceviche! Compared to other places that you are only paying for the tomato..cucumber..and onion they put..anyway fast service. Weekends always packed but they are fast. Only bad thing is that the to go sizes are smaller than before..the med and large cup are waaay smaller than before..I dont like it when good places get greedy. Other than that I will still be coming! read more

The best ceviche ever!!!! I have been coming here for over 20+ years and the scenery and food are still excellent. I bring my kids here now and they love it. A family tradition. read more

Love their fish ceviche.! It's not your typical fish ceviche with tons of the veggies (tomatoes, onion and cilantro) the fish is chopped in large chunks and it's always firm but not hard. Their prices are on the lower end compared to other ceviche places. Their tostadas are always fresh and crispy too. Their customer service is great too. They close early on Sunday's so make sure you check the time! read more