A Mariscos spot for my seafood lovers! It's been a place for Latinos to come vibe and get a taste of spicy love in every dish. Note that you can bring your own alcohol here and enjoy the loud music playing in the background. Weekend gets packed with locals. That's all I can recall since I haven't visit in a long time. We ordered take out this time around. Two fish tacos for my appetite. They were delicious and just enough for my filling. Huge tacos. Come here for authentic seafood and Latino vibes. A local gem. read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Two large fish tacos perhaps an inch bigger compared to street tacos. 10/10 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this place my family has been coming here since they started as a lunch truck more than 20yrs ago. The only thing that I don't like is their ceviche de pescado. But everything else i do recommend. read more

I like the ambiance. Wait staff was very attentive and friendly, the food was fresh and delicious. I like that there is live music so it's not a place where you can go and have a conversation, definitely BYOB! read more

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This place is a gem it's a definite must visit the food was amazing the vide was 100 and all in a it gets a 4 out of 5 star because the fish ceviche was ok everything else was superb I would make this a must have read more

Agarre una tostada de la patrona y esto me salio ..agarrense el pelo cuando cocinen porfavor..puse una Estrella porque no te deja poner minus stars , read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Un cabello en mi tostada..tan agusto que me la estaba comiendo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The place is loud and parking is street parking for the most part. The ceviche was ok and the molcajete a la diabla was not spicy. It's BYOB and cash only. Very loud due to the live music. read more

This is a really inexpensive seafood place and it is really delicious. I've only come on Saturday's and Sunday's and it is always full. People really seem to enjoy this place. I always get my food to go, I never eat here because the atmosphere is not for me. The music is way to loud, the tables seem crowded and there are too many people. I rather enjoy my food in the comfort of my own home. The ceviche de Cameron is really delicious and they give you a good portion. They also give you a lot of tostadas, crackers, ketchup and tapatío. I will definitely keep coming here for my ceviche. Their parking lot is really small but sometimes they get access to the parking lot across the street and they have a crossing guard. He is really nice and keeps your car safe. FYI: They don't sell beer here! You have to bring your own. read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their pescado sarandiado is really good and tasty and the green salsa that comes with it is spicy and goes well with it. The moncajete a la Diabla is good too. read more

Love this place, the ambience, their Milanese is the best. BYOB can't beat that! They also have Banda. It's like a back yard party. I love it! read more

Horrible place! The vibe felt so nasty! I felt like I was going to get shot! Super ghetto! The prices they show in the menu are non existent! Would never go back! read more

Fast service. Cash only. Charged a lot of taxes, although everything was paid in cash. we got aguachiles that weren't very spicy. we got two tostadas each, shrimp and fish. The shrimp was out favorite. tostadas cost as much as the agua frescas. ATM fee to take out money, additional 3 dollars. you can only bring your own beer. they do not service beer. read more

Las Islitas No 1 - agua chiles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I tired their Pescado Zarandeado and it is a 10/10. I believe the fish they use is a Pargo, it is cooked perfectly and has lots of meat! I will definitely be coming back to try their other plates. read more

This place is amazing!!! The best seafood I have ever tried!!! They are not stingy with their ceviches and portions. The flavors are freaken on point. I have ordered their empanadas de camaron, langostinos, filet al mojo de ajo, ceviche de camaron y pescados, shrimp tacos. Not all at once but throughout. Ohhhh and their 7 mares caldo, camarones a la diabla, el filete a la plancha y mejillones al sazon. Seriously my coworkers and I have never been disappointed. This place is my favorite for seafood!! thank you to their staff, they are always friendly and helpful. Definitely a must go!! read more

Honestly as soon as we walked in there the vibes were off. We were stared at the entire time we walked across the parking lot over to the tables not just by all of the customers but also the servers which was uncomfortable af. The servers weren't necessarily the warmest with the greetings but they did immediately got served tostadas and green sauce which were both bomb. My friend and I were so hungry and the tostadas and green salsa were promising we started munching on those with high expectations for the food. They saw us with a baby but we had to ask for high chair. We wanted fries but they didn't have any which was okay so we ordered my 1 year old niece rice which she absolutely loves. I asked about having any tostadas or recipes served with salsa negra which I was surprised to their response saying no. They also didn't have any micheladas which was another thing that caught us off guard. We both ended up ordering cocteles and as soon as we got out food it was off. We kept adding salt, ketchup, salsa, and nothing. Something was missing and we didn't know what. No matter what we put in there the flavor just wasn't there. It tasted like all the ingredients weren't cooked or seasoned together, like everything was cooked separately and then put in the same cup. The actual shrimp wasn't savory and everything was quite frankly bland. The baby kept eating the celery and green pepper off the rice when she usually eats the rice with her hands because she loves is so much. She barely made a dent in the plate it was practically left untouched. We felt her pain, this was a total bust for us. Never again, they're also the first I hear to serve warm cocteles which was another trip. read more

This place is just like McDonalds. The food never looks like the pictures. The shrimp in my order was like nickel size. What a rip off. read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Baby shrimp. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went for lunch with my coworkers. Great vibe. Loved the food. I heard you can bring your own beer to your table. read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love coming here! Their mariscos are usually fresh and the on point. My favorite is their salsa! Very spicy, but perfectly in point with the mariscos. I love getting the platter that has a bit of everything. Although their consume de camarones is just okay. It's a BYOB and the music is always loud. So if you don't mind Banda or mariachi or any live Mexican music playing, you should come here. read more

Found this place & honestly we were not a fan. This is coming from people that really know about good quality sea food. Since we're from the coast of MX!!! We ordered muscles as appetizer witch is why I have the 1 stars. They were pretty well seasoned. Got some Oysters which were so nasty! Some camarones a la plancha which were just ok. Got a coctel a la campechana and it literally had NO FLAVOR it tasted like more water with a hint or cucumber eww! And our total was near $140 not worth it and NEVER COMING BACK! read more

Great empanadas de camarón with the spicy green sauce, that's my go to spot, chicharrónes de pescado was a disappointment, but once again it's about preference! read more

Great service and great fresh food . Whenever you guys come look for Erica and Erik they are extremists friendly and give u a great service . read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Ask for Cynthia She is the best server ! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So I meet up with my boy Nick and he said, "I gotta take you to the best mexican seafood place in LA!" This is a pretty bold statement coming from a Wiener (yes Nick is from Wien Austria). Then he reassured me that his building manager recommended it and after looking at the guy, I was relieved and ready to get down to this spot. Parking is funky, its one-way directional parking in a gated lot. The place is an old building with a blue tarp all the way around it. The setting is typical backyard with long benches, tables and chairs, jukebox of banda and mariachi favorites. So whats so special and why should you go? One of the best Molcajete de mariscos I have had and its both kinds of hot (spicy and temperature). The stone bowl is over flowing with fish, octopus, calamari, crab meat, clams etc..... all in a stew that will burn oh so good when consumed! They also give you complimentary ceviche and tostada! The place is also BYOB! So dont be shy and bring your self a case of tecate or coronas and kick back to the live and upcoming mariachi bands that play. There is even a car wash next door! read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Best molcajete!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is the closest thing you'll get to feeling like you're in Mexico. Super authentic Mexican seafood place. You can get a huge plate with over 5 different seafood options for 20 bucks. Anywhere else would cost you over $200! So you definitely get your money's worth! You can bring in your own drinks which is fun and they bring you a small cup of ceviche with limes, tostadas and the most spiciest green salsa ever. This is a hidden gem forsure, obv not a place for fine dining but amazing for some seafood read more

ATMOSPHERE: As Mexican as it can get, nothing fancy, very simple. My first impression of this restaurant was, is this a house turned into a restaurant? I went on a Monday and they had the jukebox playing full blast: banda music.(typical) FOOD: Nayarit Style sea food, which if you are Mexican you already know that's a good thing. Personally, Nayarit people (Coras) make the best Mexican Style sea food. PRICES: Moderate, not super cheap, but moderate $2 Cola Cola(Mexican Glass Bottle) Tostadas $2.99- 5.99 . Oysters $13(dozen) not bad and lastly what I order which were the cucharacha shirmp plate w/ rice and salad $12.99 decent price and portion **BONUS** BYOB, that's awesome for the borrachos, bring your 12 pack...lol read more

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First time here and let me just say I was impressed. Not only was the food delicious and fresh but there outdoor seating is well spread out too. The restroom can need an upgrade but other than that it is a solid spot for anytime you wish to stop by. There staff is very professional and customer friendly. Parking is available too but I feel that they get busier on the weekends so be sure to park outside or around the restaurant. Other than that they don't serve alcohol and they are cash only too so make sure to have cash. Las Islitas No.1 have my support and I will be coming back soon. read more

The food was okay. I wouldn't go back . I had the tostadas of mixed ceviche and it was more imitation crab than anything else. The men's room was filthy and didn't even have soap or any towels/dryer to dry hands. read more

Ordered 3 molcajetes TO-GO on new years day. $25ea. $75 flat, cash only. All 3 were garlic style and I should've at least gotten 1 of them spicy. Both are delicious but missed the spicy one Well worth the drive! It was a bit after 10:30 and it was not packed, everyone must have still been hungover lol read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Molcajete garlic style - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Honestly I love this place. The ambience, the food, the quality price ratio. If you haven't been here the one thing I can say is: GO. LIVE. EXPERIENCE. ITS WORTH IT. I won't ruin the surprise. read more

Too bad there is no minus stars on Yelp, I am from mexico, and live in the valley. i came dt for the day and i yelped for a mexican seafood place and this place had 4 stars with 73 reviews. so i gave it a shot. Boy was i disappointed.. The food is so f@&$ing disgusting !! And took them 20 minutes to do a mixed shrimp and fish ceviche and a shrimp taco! De verdad que asquerosidad de restaurant.. the food truck 2 blocks away has much better food! what a waste of 22dlls!!! read more

This place has the best aguachile around. Doesn't look that sanitary but hey! we in the ghetto what do you expect...lol Other than that I have nothing bad to say about this place, music is good, food comes out fast and The waitress are real nice. 5 star from me. read more

The shrimp cocktails here disgusting. Worst thing that I have ever tried. The the tostadas are so hard, I was disappointed. And then when it came time to pay they are over charging me. The location itself is ugly and looks dirty. The restrooms are dirty. They have a little parking area across the street from them but good luck getting parking in there. Specially since you have to deal with a whole bunch of drunks. It's the kind of place to where you take your own beer. So every Hispanic man in there walks in with a case or two of beer. I wasn't impressed with the food, the location or the service. Tried it and didn't like it. Can't recommend it to anyone. read more

Omg worst place of mariscos I have been in !!! The food is nasty the cóctel of camarones is nasty the camarones empanisados are burn !! Eewww the old security guy is such a rude guy he told us oh is about to be 8 u guys need to leave now an they still haven brought in my sister plate like foereals!! this place doesn't even deserve 1star!! They don't accept debit card!! Restroom are nasty !!!! People working there are really ghetto!! Nasty don't even come here!!! I do not recommend it!! read more

Las Islitas No 1 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really good inexpensive seafood. Definitely recommend if you love Mexican seafood. We ordered the shrimp and fish ceviche and it was freshly made. Also ordered a shrimp cocktail and the shrimp was fresh. Our waitress was polite, excellent service. They do play loud music so if you don't like to hear it too loud I would recommend sitting further away from the speakers. read more

If you've read the reviews you'll notice a recurring theme. Super ghetto but awesome as hell!! As far as food, they are above average. Definitely not the best, nor do they come close to their Vegas counterpart (I was told it's the same owners but I can't verify that online). But still pretty decent. I had a campechana which is a mixed coctail with shrimp, oysters, crab, abalone, squid and some veggies... It was a bit watery for my taste and I needed lots of fixing. But overall had a decently fresh taste. I definitely want to return to try other foods. As far as decor... it's a shit hole. Bathroom smells toxic and even though it's design for two people (men at least), there is no divider so when someone is washing their hands... they can totally scope your package. awkwarrrrd! It looks like someone backyard quince.. except there's all kinds of vendors selling you crap like hello kitty backpacks and duvalins! I bought 4... :) It's BYOB so of course everyone was walking up with cases of booze... it was pretty epic. Everyone was totally wasted by nightfall. Then a fight broke out between a dude and some girl... she beat his booty with a ketchup bottle. oh wait... Ketchoop bottle! hehaheae... it was awesome. This place is definitely not for the weak of heart or the foofi. If you're a snob, you are going to hate this place. If you're ghetto... you will love it. If you're somewhere in between... you'll have a grand ol' time! read more

Was really excited to come here after a whole 3 years of not coming but I couldn't even enjoy it!! They don't serve alcohol and you can no longer bring your own alcohol!! I'm assuming something happen as far as a fine or ticket but it sucks!! it was very empty and no live music anymore! read more

I was having so much fun at this place! BUT........ We had two tables and we ordered over 300$ worth of food for our family then some of our family members left and some stood behind to keep on deinking and to listen to the band and the guy that sings... soooo We paid over 700$ to the singing guy to keep on singing and it was all happiness and stuff when they kicke us out!!!!! yesssss they kicked us out!!!!! fuck this place i come here and spent 1,000$ not to mentio drinks and me buying my own beer and yet i get kicked out for no apparent reason!??? i will not be coming back read more

WOAH!! When I was first told of this place, I couldn't believe it was BYOB. I kind of laughed and thought, how can that be? Who cares, because that's how it is. You bring your beer and they give you huge ice buckets to keep it chilled. Everything I ate what AWESOME! Camarones al diablo were FAB! Also, they had a Tamboraso and Conjunto playing and the Chivas were playing on TV. I had a good time. The only thing, it's not in a very desirable area of L.A. I actually felt like i was in Mexico for a minute there. read more

The food is not bad, nothing espectacular ..! but the main problem with this place on the weekends , is the live music, is extremely loud, makes it impossible ro enjoy a good lunch or dinner and have conversation..! extremely rude by the management to allow this to happen, not everyone enjoy that type of music but most important is restaurant not bar or night club..! sorry to say not coming back .. especially on the weekend..! read more

I work nearby at 55th st Market and it is hot as hell today! So I wanted to get some ceviche and just seafood in general. Damn this place is pretty good! Enough of the fast food around here, I'm probably going to pick up food from here all the time. I did feel a little out of place but the place looks like a great place to just kick back with friends and family and drink!! read more

Coctails are bland, the rest of the food is good & best part is you can bring your own beer while listening to live music (if you wanna pay 10$ for 2 songs) good spot though cash only though, read more

Fresh seafood and with huge options to choose from. I've been here twice already. Tried shrimp/octopus cocktail, campechana, and oysters read more

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