My family popped by before the Symphony today. So glad we did. First its got an awsome atmosphere with really friendly folks inside. We ordered 2 chicken and chips for the kiddos and for the first time EVER the brought home fries cause thery were that perfect. My husband and I got the chowder to start...omg. Being from the east coast it was so great to get a 'chowda" that wasnt a clumpy mess. This was smooth as silk with WHOLE CLAMS..not chopped ! The seasoning was on par it didnt even need hot sauce. We also got the fish sandwhich ....which my hubs said was the best he has had in a long time and then he didnt say much else....he wolfed it down.I got the fried oysters which were perfection the breading was beyond perfect. I would show pics but....well we just ate it so fast! Lol My 12 year old has just told me she plans to stalk this restaurant since she is obsessed with it now. Im inclined to agree. read more

By far the best fried oysters I've ever had. The shrimp cocktail is amazing. Great service and friendly staff. Please check it out when in El Paso. read more

Great food and service. Close to Plaza Park, downtown in Cortez building .All kinds of seafood and a lot of food served not on menu.

Great food! Great price! Excellent Shrimp Cocktails and Oysters on the half shell! Delicious! read more

Mac's Downtown - Seafood Near Me - El Paso, Texas

Yummmmmm!!!! My wife and I were very happy to find this spot downtown. I had the fish and chips which were seasoned and fried to perfection! She had the fish tacos and they were also yummo! Service was friendly and attentive. Price wasn't too shabby either. We will definitely return when we make our way downtown and are looking or a tasty meal. read more

Decent place to stop if pressed for time, but I found it over rated on Yelp and over priced for what we got . A few fried items and fish tacos that were good. Great service - very friendly staff. read more

This place is amazing! Perfect food and perfect service. I got the Jambalaya (and it's authentic spicy) and my wife got the fish tacos. We also chowed down on some fried oysters. Everything was delicious. The waitress (can't remember her name) was the owner and she knew exactly what to do at any one time. She even wrote little notes on our cokes so that she didn't have to ask us what we were drinking every time she refilled them. She knew when she was needed and when to leave us alone. She was also super friendly. Can't recommend this place enough. I am a Chihuahua's season ticket holder and will definitely be back. read more

Horrible quality food,got grilled dry fish.Very dry and cold rise.Spinach salad was just a leaves with balsamic.Worst service ever.

Excellent Seafood restaurant located in the heart of downtown El Paso. I had the shrimp cocktail for lunch and it was amazing! The shrimp cocktail is perhaps one of the best I've had. I highly recommend you give this restaurant a try. read more

Pretty awesome place!!! Didn't have blackened catfish on the menu but all I had to do is ask. Blacked catfish with rice and a salad, all was very good!!! Got talked into getting dessert and very glad I was!!! Blueberry cheese cake was different and also very good!!!! Would recommend coming down town and grab a bite here! Very awesome staff and really good food (at least mine was)! When you smile because what your eating is good and a cool environment it's a win!!!!! read more

Small, super casual atmosphere served with generous authenticity. I got the cod fish sandwich with fries for $7.95. Did I mention they make the sandwich with Cod?! Not Tilapia. Google can let anyone know tilapia can be nasty and farmed tilapia is often fed pig feces. It's a bottom feeder fish that thrives on nasty. Crazy popular for reason unbeknownst to me. Cod is on the other end of the scale. Super exciting to find a place that bucks the trend and takes square aim at serving a quality fish at an easy to afford price! Two thumbs up! read more

I was on my way to find another restaurant when I walked by this place and decided to give it a try. Upon walking in I was greeted by the cutest little waitress in training. They provided suggestions which makes ordering easy but I could not avoid trying the blackened fish which came out fast, just spicy enough that I did not require my usual hot sauce over perfectly cooked rice with a surprisingly yummy spinach salad. I was pleasantly surprised with the slivered almonds and dried cranberries. They kept my tea full and I never had to ask for anything. Whenever I am in the area again I will definitely come back. read more

One of my favorite places in El Paso. Food is great! Customer Service is great! Go check them out.

Fish tacos are bomb, staff is super attentive and sweet, and the food comes out pretty quickly. Will definitely be coming back.

Friendly staff and good fish and chips. Got the combo and wasn't disappointed. Will be back

My family and I have eaten here more than once and all I can really think about is that pineapple cheesecake! I mean, in all my years, I have never had pineapple in my cheesecake~ Soooo delectably superb! YOU MUST TRY! The fish, shrimp, chicken, and fish sandwich are fantastic because the taste is different and just straight fulfilling. My boys, husband, and business partners really enjoy your spot! And! The owners are always sincerely welcoming and happy. If you are ever in El Paso they have two locations! This one, and the one Lee Trevino! You will not be disappointed. read more

BEST FISH AND CHIPS I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!! Not only was the fish and chips amazing, but my husband said the jambalaya was the very best he has ever tasted. And to top it all off, there was delicious cheesecake and sweet tea!! But the kicker to all of this is that it is all house made!! Even down to the french fries! The service was great too, she was such a sweet woman and took care of us like family. This place is the reason I want to make an excuse to go back to El Paso, and only this place. read more

Must visit .. we don't go as often as we like because the parking is a mess downtown and another expense when going out to eat. Other than that this place was awesome from the food to the music to the Service to the ice cold craft beer. I had the ceviche and etoufee pasta. Don't compare this etoufee to any other because it's more like an Cajun Alfredo but super delicious! My husband had a huge fish sandwich stacked with 2 crunchy fish fillets, he loved it. I can't wait to go back and try some more items from the menu. Oh and the staff is so welcoming and friendly! read more

Just happened to walk by Macs, near my hotel. There was no one inside around 4pm. Still I ordered a fried cod sandwich that comes with fries. Large portion and great tasting food! read more

We always hit up Mac's on Lee Trevino which has never let me down. So we were at the Chihuahua's game and decided to try out their downtown location. I like it! Food is so so good. The owner is so happy and peppy. Must try- clam chowder and the fish and chips. Can't decide? Get the combo plate :) read more

Absolutely superb! The best fish sandwich I have had in a decade. My wife had the blackened cod with a salad and also ranked her meal 5 stars. Gary is the chef; he has mastered his craft, The people at the tables around us were also raving about the quality of their food. El Paso you have a quality restaurant for fish with great service without "breaking the bank" at Red Lobster or Landry's. Great food and great service at a most reasonable price. Do yourself a favor. Check it out. You will be a repeat customer read more

I have eaten here over the years but will definitely be eating here more often. I have developed a soy allergy. Mac's answered my questions over FaceBook, which is a real time saver. I ordered the grilled salmon. It comes with salad and rice. I had a very good experience with no side effects. That means there was no cross-contamination. They make their own dressings without soybean or vegetable oils. Thank you, Mac's, for accommodating my weird allergy! It is much appreciated. read more

Like the sign says, "Not fancy, just good". And it's really, really good. The blackened chicken sandwich came with golden brown fries and a side of ketchup. The chicken was juicy, spicy, and perfectly grilled, topped with cheese and baby spinach leaves, and it was wonderful. I can't wait to have this again! If you're downtown and you like southern style food, try this place out. read more

We were in between movies at the Plaza Film Festival. We found Macs and it was a great find. Nothing fancy but good food with a nola flair and good friendly service. Had the chicken sandwich and my wife had tge bkackened fish. Both were very good. We recommend Macs if you are looking for a good solid meal. read more

Amazing gem in El Paso. Had the clam chowder with bite size clams chopped up with green onion, very good. Next, I had the fried oysters, OMG the best I have ever had. You have to try these jumbo oysters that are lovingly coated and fried and served with cut lemon wedges and fantastic homemade tarter sauce. Everything is homemade and the owner, Gelaine does all the cooking. Next I had the blackened fresh salmon with yellow rice and a beautifully composed salad and sweet tea. What a surprise in the downtown area of El Paso and off the beaten path. I will definitely be back myself and with some of my customers. read more

This place is the only place to eat in El Paso!!! Food is sooo fresh and the portions are unbelievable for the price. The staff is awesome! Very friendly and approachable. They will make anything they have exactly like you want it. I'd give them 10 stars if i could!!! read more

Mac's Downtown - Shrimp combo with additional blackened shrimp and a large shrimp cocktail they make everything from scratch!!!! - Seafood Near Me - El Paso, Texas

This place has good homecooked food. I had the blackened fish which is cod with rice and salad. Good comfort food and its good foe you too! Finished it with the pineapple cheesecake which is delicious! Thanks for the good food and service. read more

Giant sign outside in blazing color says "OPEN". Completely dark and deserted inside... at 6:00 PM on a Monday.

Had a great time here. Very simple place that serves great food. Reminded me of what was available when I lived in east Texas. Make sure to order the oysters on a half shell and fried oysters if they offer them. Service was excellent and the food was even better. Will definitely be back. read more

Great downtown spot. Good blackened fish, great gumbo, great music. Very friendly staff

Totally loved the fried oysters in cocktail sauce with lemon....alone this dish is so worth the return visit I even had the Mahi Mahi which was awesome! You would be a fool not to visit and give it a try! read more

My wife and I have been in El Paso for seven days and this is, by far, has been our best meal yet. Every dish we had - from the clam chowder to the gumbo to the shrimp pasta etouffee - was absolutely fantastic. Not only was the food great; but, we had the opportunity to meet the owners and they too were awesome. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Simple. Best fish tacos in El Paso, excellent clam chowder, and the service was perfect. Not fancy, just good as advertised. We will certainly be back many times in the future! read more

What a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Excellent ceviche with a fantastic serving of chips. The jumbolaya [sp] was fantastic with just the right amount of spice. Great prices and atmosphere. Enjoyed the service. Definitely coming back during my visit to the city. read more

We went and had the shrimp and fries recently at Mac's and we were overwhelmed at the size, freshness and taste of the shrimp. We are so used to be served previously frozen,small and over-breaded shrimp here locally. The fries were great-also made fresh from real potatoes. We ended our meal with homemade chocolate chip cookies which were a special treat. Our server was informative and energetic. The whole experience was just right. We are so happy with the new location. It's hard to believe the place is not packed and spilling out the doors. read more

This place is fantastic! Brilliant salmon with mushroom sauce and a bowl of gumbo. I'll be back.

Try the blackened chicken and salad. Great dish at a low reasonable price! Filling and healthy!!!

The southwest seafood soup is excellent-a must-try for folks that like a little kick with their dinner! Reasonable prices and a nice selection of staples and daily specials. read more

The food here is OUTSTANDING! Homemade and always made with fresh ingredients. The flavors are the best. The price is so reasonable. This is a MUST TRY place. Eat there once and you will become a regular. Owners are so friendly; you feel like home. My favorite place to eat in El Paso. read more

I love this place. I frequent this place at least 3 times a week. My favorite are the fish tacos (Cod) which are topped with coldslaw. They used to do the rice on the side (which was great with the side lime) and now they do the fries. I recently had the Ahi Tuna and the ceviche plates. Generous portions + great quality = winner. I was really sad when I thought they closed, but it was only relocation. Thank goodness! ! You can also watch the fights and have a nice adult beverage while you do it. The staff is great and the lady Manager is AWESOME! I'm glad youre still here in downtown El Paso . Don't ever go away! read more