the kindest servers, the tastiest seafood, and a charmingly kitschy environment - you really can't go wrong

An under rated mariscos restaurant..I have had all of their dishes. My favorites are borrachos, and the a la diabla. For cold plates the ceviche and ahogados, give them a try if you haven't! read more

This is quite the hidden gem... it's an easy place to miss even if you drive by it everyday but it's an absolute must-try if you like seafood. The ceviches are huge and tasty, the fish is cooked to perfection, the fresh salsa is hot and spicy but will keep you coming back for more The staff and the owners are all very friendly and will treat you like family. It's BYOB ;) read more

Honestly a hidden Gem mojarra is my favorite that green sauce is Bomb ! I probably get it 2-4 times a month straight fire

Went to this place for lunch, never going back, it took exactly 26 minutes to receive my order of ceviche de camaron, paid $17 for shrimp that werent peeled right. My co workers ceviche had tails on some of them. They need to limit their gossiping and get to work. read more

Camarones con salsa langostino are the best! You can bring in your own chelas too! Ceviche cocido is great and so are the mojarras. My family also enjoys their caldo. read more

Mariscos Chente - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

One check in and I'm already a fan. Yup! Even the hubby and my daughter are fans!!! Well, the boy got an apple soda, some 25 cent bubble gum, and a picture with one of the spooky Halloween decor dudes, so he's a fan, too!!! Lol... Of course we yelp*ed this place. Except for the cemetery, we're not familiar with the area. We yelp*ed one place with great reviews, but when we drove up, place had a "B" grade. Not to be discriminatory, but I don't dine at places that start with a "B". Great news was that Mariscos Chente was down the street, and they have an "A"!!! Yay!!! We walked in all confused, and the waitress could tell we were. We were prompted to sit wherever we wanted to, so we opted for the covered porch-like area right by the entrance. It's a small place, but every other table was taken (good sign!!!) We ordered our usuals: a campechana without oysters for the hubby, shrimp ceviche (citrus marinated, not cooked) for myself, and my girl ordered her buttered shrimp plate. My boy isn't a fan of seafood yet, and they don't have a kids menu (where we usually order a quesadilla and fries) so he had McD's later... While we waited for our mariscos, we were served really good, thick chips and and really good, watery salsa. The salsa reminded us of an aguachiles kind of taste: spicy and tangy, but good!!! We watched TV on 3 different screens (2 in the room we were in, and one in the main dining room). All the while, people were coming in to enjoy the food here (another good sign!). They don't serve alcohol anymore, and our waitress admitted that the menu needs to be changed/updated. You are welcome to bring your own booze, and they actually recommend you take a quick walk to the liquor store across the way should you feel the need for a good brew with your meal. The couple behind us actually took a few trips across the street, but I'm not judging... Hubby was more than content with his campechana. For the first time in a long time he wasn't able to finish his food!!! The serving was that generous!!! My girl enjoyed her shrimp combo plate. She left the shrimp heads, though. Im'ma have to teach baby girl how to slurp those babies down!!! Myself, the hubby, our waitress, and my bro (via text) told her she's missing out... She's only 11... There still time!!! Lol... I shared some of my shrimp ceviche, and I still left about 7 shrimp on my plate. They serve *a lot* of seafood. The prices all average about $12 a plate, and it's definitely worth the price for all the yum seafood you can try to devour!!! Hubby have the thumbs up to return again when we're in the area. So, Yay!!! to Marisco's Chente!!! Thanks for the great meal!!! Hope it's just as great when we return again later!!! read more

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I've just moved to Cali so en route I got confused and went to the one on Imperial instead of Inglewood Ave. I called to ask if it was the same as the Inglewood Ave. one and they said yes and I didn't feel like traveling again so I took a chance; BIG MISTAKE!! I had a fish dish that was the special on Fridays (don't recall the name but I've uploaded the photos) and although the portion was gigantic and it was only like 7.99, I definitely got what I paid for!! I got really sick (I thought maybe it was the beans and rice, not the fish) all through the night. I felt nauseous and not to be graphic but I was planted on the toilet all night long and couldn't sleep. Like the insane person I am (maybe overly optimistic) I thought maybe it was something I ate earlier, so the next day I warmed up my left overs (rice and beans were finished; only tortilla and half of fish left) and that night, SAME THING. Nauseous and the runs. I played it safe the rest of the week. It's a shame because the food was flavorful but I think I will try the Inglewood location next time and stay away from the cheaper specials. I also thought, not to be rude that the owner's singing was a bit obnoxious. I heard music playing and thought, WOW, how the hec did that person get a record deal?? I got so annoyed I was about to go up and ask the waitress if she could please change the song, and then before I could I spotted the owner on the mic, singing his heart out (can you say AWKWARD??) and so I thought it would be impolite so I kept it moving. I wont revisit the Imperial location but after the rave reviews on other outlets I am willing to give it another shot (but bring the Pepto just in case!). read more

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First time here yesterday with a friend and the last time-FOR SURE! 1. The green salsa you get with chips was just spicy with NO flavor. 2. The campechana was one of my top 3 absolute worst dishes I've EVER had in a resturant-EVER! The imitation Krab (which the menue does not mention they do not use real crab) gave the liquid an unappetizing pink color; the oysters were not fresh tasting; there was no seasoning-no salt; the liquid was not citrus juice just tasted like water. So the dish is some lame seafood with some veggies dumped in a bowl with water. Food terrorism and assault to one's palate-it reduced my life spam by at least a year for sure and I'm looking for some grief counseling. It was just plain gross. The other shrimp and fish dishes were just ok-at least edible. They advertise seafood but vast majority of the menue was some variation of shrimp. You have been advised. read more

Parking is HORRIBLE here. It's also in a rough neighborhood so expect a ton of drunks and shady ass dudes. They don't serve alcohol so you have to cross the street to the liquor store all while watching ur wallet and not getting hit by crazy hood-rat drivers. Other than that, the food is definitely good. Highly recommend all of the ceviches. They don't provide tostadas (don't know why) but the chips would do the trick. Also have to ask for avocado. The Chicharron de pescado is also really good but salty. All the food here is definitely more on the salty/sour side compared to other marisco places I've been to. Apparently their aguachile is their signature plate but they serve it whole with the shrimp heads/eyes attached. A lot of their plates tend to contain shrimp heads and just messy shell cracking/peeling if your kind of into that stuff. Decent place, can't go wrong here. Definitely better than Mariscos El Chuy down the street. read more

Mariscos Chente - New Menu - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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This is a hole in the wall type of place. Everything I've ever tried is delicious they have the best tasting Mariscos. The flavors they have are so good! And it's not a fast food place everything is fresh, they make your food by the order so either call in or be prepared to wait for at least 15-20 minutes. read more

Mariscos Chente - Ceviche de camarón cosido - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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I went once! An been back a dozen times already! Great food, that green sauce is the bomb. You won't be let down for all your seafood fix's!

This place is good the flavor is still there can't go wrong. But there prices super high I know everything is expensive I get that. It's more of a ceviche de pepinos. Very light shrimp or fish they add. Last time also they forgot to add my ceviche Togo order had to come back read more

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Was craving aguachiles and they were delicious like always. The flavor is always on point and their serrano chile sauce is super authentic. Will continue to come here again. read more

Real authentic seafood. Portions are amazing I love this place makes me feel like I'm in Acaponeta.

The entire venue makes you feel nasty it's so dirty. I sat on a table and my arms got contact sticky they were so gross I got dirty!! The menus are even more disgusting, they are so unclean they are illegible you can't see what's on the menu. Not even 2 minutes go by and I left. read more

(sigh) If only Yelp could allow 0 stars (sigh). But they don't so here we are. Honestly, one of the worst mariscos restaurants i've personally ever been to. I'm no expert but when you order ceviche, it should have shrimp that is cooked in lime. If you enjoy raw shrimp/fish, this is your place. But really, just go to a sushi spot if you want the raw experience. The food is just plain sloppy. The cucumbers/tomatoes in the said ceviche are not fresh at all. And the big shocker, they don't include cilantro. The way in which the vegetables are chopped is completely inconsistent in size. Onion, cucumbers and tomatoes had varying sizes that were hard to get pass. There are some large pieces of onion and tomatoes and also chopped. Confusing. But the worst part of this all is that after the above mentioned, they have the audacity to over charge you. Save your money, don't eat here if you are craving real, authentic ceviche. Lastly, they advertise that their ceviche is "Estilo de Nayarit". This is insulting and couldn't be further from the truth as I come from Nayarit. read more

Great place. I'm so in love with the ceviche here it taste so delicious. Highly recommended if your craving sea food. We just call place order and pick up. read more

When I'm feeling shrimp, I think Marisco's Chente in Lennox. Mariscos Chente serves shrimp -- lots and lots of shrimp. My favorites: Camarones Aguachiles -- enormous, raw, lemon-soaked shrimp, heads still on, arranged in a circle and facing outward, antennae dangling over the side of the dish, and covered in an unexpectedly delicate cucumber and green chile salsa. I loved how the spicy jalapeno sauce pairs well with the sweetness of the shrimp. Camarones Culiche -- Cooked shrimp with a creamy poblano sauce. Even cooked, the shrimp still retained its sweetness and balanced well with the sauce which had a definite bite to it. Camarones a la Pimienta -- shrimp with a butter and pepper sauce. With the addition of the chili and black pepper, I enjoy the burst of flavor that hit my taste buds with every bite. Camarones Checo -- shrimp cooked with garlic, ketchup (yes, ketchup), lemon and Mexican salsa. The ketchup adds a hint of sweetness to the tart and pungent flavors of the lemon and garlic. The all-seafood menu is entirely from Nayarit and Sinaloa Mexico. It's nothing like the standard ranchero cooking of northern Mexico that you find everywhere in L.A. This is explosive cooking -- bursting with brightness, tang and spice. Worth a visit! read more

This place is AMAZING!!! I'm not much of a seafood fan, with that being said, this place changed my perspective! The only reason I came here is because I've googled various places and this came up to be one of the top few in my area. I wasn't convinced about it when I first arrived, considering it looked kind of hidden and random. I did not even know what to order at first either. I was too doubtful. The waitresses there are so amiable that I believe i stayed mainly because of the great customer service i was given. Best decision ive ever made. Hands down, I love their ceviche cosido, mojarras, culichis and their camarones al vapor. This is my go to now!!! read more

Nope. Sorry. I saw the reviews on yelp, was in the area and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is a little place in a questionable neighborhood. I don't mind jenky neighborhoods and if the food is good I enjoy scaring the crap out of my friends by taking them there. The restaurant was not clean which I consider very important, especially with fish. A place can be worn or old but still clean. This place was not. I ordered mixto ceviche and shrimp cocktail. The good news is that the portions are gigantic and will easily feed two, maybe three people. When I ordered the cocktail, she asked if I wanted it cold or warm. I've never had warm shrimp cocktail (has anyone?) and told her so, just to be sure. She said I could have it either way so I ordered it cold. It came out warmer than room temp, smelled strongly of fish( which it should not have) and was completely inedible. I felt ripped off. The mixto ceviche on the other hand was great. It was the right temp, bright, acidic and everything a good ceviche is supposed to be. They use imitation crab and there is not an equal amount of octopus to the other seafood ingredients. It's too bad this place fell flat. One last thing. The girl at the register took my money and without washing her hands filled a bag of chips for me. How much fecal matter was on that cash and now, how much are on my chips? read more

Best ceviche ever!! I've been to many marisco restaurants and this place has very little menu options, but everything is great. Very small, simple, and not fancy but the food makes up for it. I live far but I will deff. Come back to it. It's worth the trip! read more

My husband had the ceviche marinado and I had the caldo de pescado. Both were tasty, it had good flavor. Love their tortilla chips too, like homemade. I'd recommend it, if you're in a mariscos mood. read more

This is my FAVORITE place. The portions are huge, and it's the best ceviche I've had. The pimienta is also so delicious. Sometimes I'll order both because I can't decide which one is better. I wish I could give this place 10 stars. Neighborhood is suuuuuper questionable but the ceviche is worth it. read more

I've been coming to this little whole in the wall Resturant for over 5+ years. I come about (3) times a month to get my fish chevich fix on. I've never ordered anything else on the menu but this. It's so addicting! Again, this is a super whole in a wall sort of place. Don't come here on your 1st date or if looking to impress or feeling fancy. To avoid any of the problems people have commented on I always place a phone order. Parking is really bad. They now accept credit cards. The service could be better. It will be nice to be greeted warmly. The ladies who work here and am sorry to say this but look like they partied hard the night before. Appearance is everything. They should have a dress code like many other restaurants. Service 2 Cleanliness 2 Food 5 Price $$ read more

Edit: Seems as though Sergio works at the OTHER Inglewood location, but I still stand by my assertion that this location is good.

Mariscos at a fair price, good quality, and nice service. You can't get much better than that. Is it in a "sketchy" location for some people? Maybe, but it's definitely not a bad place. Get out of your head and into your car to drive here if you like seafood. I've been reading other reviews and some are a bit on the exaggerated part. Yes, this is a whole in the wall, with really bad parking, but the food makes up for it. It's easy to critique a joint when you have many options out there, but one bad experience shouldn't overshadow the other good ones. Let me begin by saying that the service has always been nice for me. Everyone has been attentive and checking to see how my experience is going. I've asked for specific orders and made requests about how I want my food, and they've always been accommodating. Servers and the owner have made suggestions and recommended great options. I'm not saying it always works out, but that's a subjective matter. The place itself is small and feels like two different sections. The place by the kitchen is a better choice for me, but if you like to have that feeling of separation, and want to be closer to the restroom, you can sit by the entrance. It's a little darker than the main room. If you want to watch the television (Spanish Programming), the area by the kitchen is a better choice. The ceviche de camaron is super delicious and my favorite thing to order. For those sensitive to spice, you can ask them to tone it down or not add any altogether. Don't be afraid to ask, really. Especially if they've never seen you there before, they want to be as helpful as they can. I learned about this place from family friends. They have two locations, but this location is much better. The one in Culver City is okay, but I like the vibe and experience here. There are many options, but don't let that scare you. They always start you off with fresh tortilla chips and a green (spicy and acidic) salsa. The cocktails are not drinks, they are an ensemble of different styles of seafood in a clam and tomato based soup. Usually it's served cold, so heads up. I like the campechana, mix of all sorts of yummy sea creatures. Mariscos are typically hot weather food, so most things you ask for will be cold. The pescado sarandeado is pretty good. It's a nice fish cooked in red spicy sauce, but it's not too overpowering. It's worth a shot. The mojarra (fried fish) is massive and has a nice crispy consistency. You can just pull off the skin and meat with your fingers. They criss-cut the fish, so it's easy to eat with your hands. Give this place a fair shot. The people are nice and the food is good. I'm really picky when it comes to some seafood. This place is decent and has reasonable prices for the amount of food they provide. I'll be coming to this place as long as it's open. Thanks to their staff. read more

Mariscos Chente - Shrimp ceviche. If you don't like spice, make sure you ask them to not add any. - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Unfortunately I had seen and experience some of the not so good reviews. We took our chances because we were hungry after seeing some of the good reviews and pics of the food, we took a chance. I ordered the campechana cocktail cold, a diet soda,my son ordered the fried shrimp with rice, a jarrito and my husband the agua chile de camaron and a mexican bottled coke. The coctail was warm, not cold, It had more small pieces of tomatoes and cucumbers than seafood. It had no avocados in it (they said they don't use them!) Also, almost halfway, I bit a shrimp that tasted soo aweful I had to spit it out. My sons said his rice was nasty, i tried some, it tasted like garlic. The only one that was satisfied with his food was my husband but who can not squeeze lemon juice some salt n pepper and chili sauce on some couple of raw shrimps?! Also all the time we were eating the waitress was having an intense conversation with a couple some friends of hers that went to eat there. The waitresses do need to be dressed presentable. The place has no air conditioning at all! The tables weren't clean. Also the most shocking was our bill, it was $73!! read more

Mariscos Chente - Not at all appetizing!! - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

The aguachile is mouth watering addicting and so is the side sauce, green sauce that they offer. The shrimp come fully bodied,head still attached but its worth it. The ceviche de camoron is another favorite. Totally recommend it. read more

I've been coming to this place for years now and I'm a person that dislikes eating seafood but this place is amazing. Highly recommend!!!

I love chentes, best ceviche in the South Bay and the green sauce is super super good! With the chips!

Best aguachiles, best ceviche, and best customer service. Absolutely love this place and it's family owned. I mean seriously favorite Marisco's spot. Only wished they would stay open a little later. read more

If you want to have some fresh and tasty sea food go here it's a small place but the flavor it's the best if you ever been to Nayarit or Sinaloa it's the closes your going to get 100 % recommended read more

So far the best spot for a coctel. I can't say much about the other food because I've only had the coctel.

The ahogados rojos are amazing, I get them with diced cucumber instead of round. The ceviche is great for those that like the Nayarit style, their green salsa is perfectly spicy and their warm dishes are fairly decent. read more

Love this place! Fish Ceviche is delicious and has never changed in flavor! Very fresh and authentic.

I've been coming here for years the place has really good food but service isn't the same as it used to be room for improvement

Love! Best Ceviche hands down, servers are friendly! Never will find a better spot with ceviche....

Came here because I followed the reviews. I ordered a shrimp cocktail and was extremely disappointed. It was just shrimp with cucumber and tomato in a plate. No tomato juice or lemon. My husband and I literally poured salsa and lemon all over it for some flavor. It looked like a plate of water with vegetables and shrimp. My daughter's breaded shrimp was actually the better dish. It had about 5 shrimp and rice. Will probably never come back. read more