I don't usually hype spots like this, but Mariscos El Moreno in Lynwood truly never disappoints…read more You know how some places taste amazing when you eat there, but when you get it to-go it's just not the same? El Moreno is the opposite -- it hits every single time, no matter what. Before coming here, I thought aguachiles were the top tier... then I tried their salsa morena and that changed everything. Now I don't even bother with anything else -- morena sauce on EVERYTHING. That sauce is on another level. The ceviche mixta with morena sauce is straight fire. We even ordered two big charolas for my son's first birthday party, and I'm not exaggerating -- almost everyone at the party kept asking where we got the ceviche from. That tells you all you need to know. Only downside is the parking can be a little tight since it's on a small corner, but honestly, once you taste the food, you forget about that real quick. If you go, do yourself a favor: get the salsa morena on everything. You can thank me later.

First impression: The music is seriously pumped up--think concert, not dinner party. We had to yell…read moreacross the table like we were hailing a taxi. By the end, I wasn't sure if I'd eaten seafood or just done vocal warm-ups. The good news: the food holds its own. The seafood is super fresh, which is a blessing when you need something to focus on besides the bass drop. It's a cozy little spot--parking lot fits about 11 cars, so it's like musical chairs on asphalt. Street parking is an option, just keep an eye out for that street sweeping sign unless you want to donate to the city's "surprise fund." Bottom line: great for a lively, no-fuss meal. Just bring your appetite, your patience, and maybe a subtle hand signal system.

I heard Compton's Original Seafood & Chicken was under new ownership, so I decided to stop in while…read moreI was in the area--and I'm so glad I did! The menu is still the same, but the FLAVOR? Completely next level. You can tell everything--from the chicken to the fish, shrimp, and even the sides--was made with real care and love by the new owners. Now, I don't usually eat beans, but I kept hearing about the red beans and rice, so I grabbed some for my husband (and of course had to try them myself)... and wow. I was in heaven. Sooooo good!!! If you're looking for some bomb fried fish and chicken, I highly recommend this spot. And PLEASE don't skip the sides... or the desserts--OMG!!! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was on point. Shoutout to Max for the AMAZING service--I'll definitely be back soon!

I tried this restaurant for the first time about two months ago, and it was so good that I came…read moreback the very next day. The owners were in the kitchen both times, and the food was excellent. A few weeks later, I returned when the younger staff was working. They accidentally forgot to charge me for my meal. Thankfully, I'm an honest person and reminded them. That visit, the food was much heavier on the lemon pepper seasoning than usual. Today, I ordered the fish and shrimp dinner, and as soon as I opened my container, I noticed the food looked much darker than on my previous visits. It seemed like the fish and shrimp may have been fried in the same batter or grease used for chicken instead of the usual cornmeal fish batter. The fish also had an aftertaste that reminded me of old chicken grease, which was disappointing. I know this restaurant is capable of serving great food because I've experienced it firsthand. My suggestion would be to provide additional training to the staff so the food is prepared consistently, regardless of who is in the kitchen. Consistency is what keeps customers coming back.

i haven't tried it but it looks fire!!! and smells fire too the wait time does take forever i've…read morebeen here for nearly 40 minutes and nothing my number on the wait list doesn't go down so i feel like service might be slow but as for the food it's gonna be fireeeeee ill keep y'all updated if it's worth it or not

The all you can eat is such a great deal !! If you can't…read moredecide just try the All In sauce it's so good. Staff is friendly. Our waitress Joryl and Jana were really attentive. I really enjoyed the "trash bucket" makes it so much easier to consolidate the mess Definitely be back!

Food was fantastic. This place is definitely worth it…read more Loved the Campechana. I want to try the shrimp next time. The fish was good . The oysters were ok. The fish ceviche was good. I will certainly come again

I've been craving Pescado Zarandeado so you know I had to stop by my favorite mariscos spot! My mom…read moreand I stopped by after class and it was lonely apart from another table. I ordered my usual and my mom opted for the Camárones Zarandeado which ultimately is a generous portion of shrimp grilled to perfection coated in some sort of mild spicy seasoning. I always look forward to the chips and salsa as this place offers the spiciest salsa I've ever had. I was practically in tears due to how spicy there green salsa is, and I love spicy food lol. I even overhead another guest compliment the owner on the spicy salsa as they were leaving. My pescado zarandeado was delicious as always and the shrimp was good too. Though i'm not personally quite fond of unpeeled shrimp (with the whiskers and eyes attached) my mom loved it! There was even a friendly local who arrived shortly after us and offered my mom and I a few beers as he had a 12 pack to himself. If you are a true foodie and don't mind the aesthetics ( as it is a food truck situated in an empty lot with an outside seating area) you'll absolutely love this place. The owner is also very kind and attentive which I appreciate. I'll always continue to support this local business and I encourage you to give it a try as well!

These tacos dorados de camarones, cóctel de camarones, agua chile are delicious! You'll love these…read moretacos!

Food was amazing including the camarones cucarachos y chicharrón de pescado. Laura our server was…read morevery friendly and attentive. Driving from the San Fernando valley was worth it!

Omg the ambiance in this place big difference from their first location. Veronica was such a great…read morewaitress. She was so attentive & fast ! She made our experience 10/10. i would come here again very very soon :))) the food was good too. Recommend the mar y Tierra tacos

My family and I enjoyed this establishment!! Roots are from Louisiana so this was a treat. Jason…read morewas Wonderful and friendly, we came in at 740 and they closed at 830. Jason took care of us like they had just opened, after eating that marvelous cuisine he served us fried Oreos with ice cream and gave me the recipe First time here, this will definitely be a repetitive choice thanks Jason!!

Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

If you know, you know -- The Crab Shack is tucked away in that back parking structure where Marie…read moreCallender's used to be, surrounded by a few other restaurants. It's one of those "low-key hidden but worth finding" spots. Don't let the location fool you! I went on a Tuesday during the week when it wasn't busy at all -- nice and chill vibes. But babyyy once 6 PM hit? Dinner time activated. The crowd definitely started rolling in and you could feel the energy shift. So just know traffic picks up later in the evening if you're planning a visit. Now let's get into what matters: The staff? Super attentive and kind. I love when servers check on you just enough without hovering. And the food came out HOT. Not warm. Not "it's been sitting." I'm talking steaming, fresh, straight-to-the-table heat -- which is exactly how a crab boil should hit. Portions were generous because I was overly stuffed and still had plenty left over for the next day (which honestly might be the best part). Nothing like reheating a seafood boil and running it back. Thank you for hosting me and my guest -- we had such a good experience. I'll definitely be back for my next crab boil fix lol

I love me a good seafood boil and unfortunately this place was not that…read more The wait is long, prices are high, quality is below average, and flavor is lacking.... We waited for 30 minutes to be seated even though plenty of tables were open, waited another 30 minutes to place an order, waited another 40 minutes until the food came out. At least the decor was "cute" pretty standard for a seafood boil and had TVs. We got 3 pounds of shrimp with the flavor mix and the spiciest level of heat in addition to some Cajun fries. The seafood was so bland and the fries were so dry with little to no seasoning.