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    Mariscos El Ancla

    4.5 (114 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Krista V.

    We came here for a late lunch and we were greeted immediately by friendly staff. We received complimentary chips and salsa. The chips had the perfect crunch and the salsa was fresh and spicy, yum! We ordered the garlic shrimp and Diablo shrimp entrees. They each came with rice, beans, and salad. The shrimp in each dish was cooked perfectly and each were delicious! Our server was super nice and told us about karaoke night and happy hour specials. It was a very nice, relaxed, and comfortable experience. We will be back and thank you!

    Fazle H.

    Same great service as always and still the best seafood place in Vegas. Been to a few other seafood and this place is still the best. The staff is always amazing. The place has a Mexican cantina feel to it. Every item on the menu is a banger, haven't any bad here and I don't ever expect to. They actually care about serving good food in a family atmosphere.

    Fried shrimp with rice and beans, los tóxicos shrimp dish (spiciest sauce) and empanadas!
    Gotita M.

    Excellent seafood with a welcoming atmosphere. The agua frescas are made from scratch, offering fresh and authentic flavors. Overall, the food quality and dining environment make for a highly enjoyable experience. The service was excellent, very friendly and the whole restaurant is welcoming and making sure you're comfortable.

    Mango margarita
    Jeanette M.

    The food was amazing!! Very fresh and tasty. Margaritas were very good. You have to try! Our server Marina as well as the other staff were very nice and attentive. Not to mention they had a very clean bathroom. Definitely recommend and will be back when back in town.

    Fajitas, camarón ceviche, and chicharrón de pescado
    Lillian G.

    If Mexican seafood is your passion, you must try this place! Authentically cooked food, family owned and operated. We ENJOYED a fantastic meal complete with a lime and strawberry margarita! The service was attentive and the food came out fast, hot, and well proportioned!! We were also blessed to meet Maria, one of the owners who also runs G.I.V.E. (Generosity Is Valued Everywhere) a mission she has with her husband. What a wonderful surprise while enjoying some fantastic food! We will definitely be back! Did I mention they also have Karaoke every Friday!!!

    Steve C.

    Great spot for some mariscos! Service was on point as our server was friendly and continuously checked on us. The restaurant had music playing and the Toluca vs America game on. I ordered the camarones bravos, a taco governador and tried a taco de pescado. The shrimps were tasty and spicy. They had some bell peppers and Serranos in the sauce giving it a great kick. The rice and beans were a great compliment, both flavorful. The fish taco was crispy and the sauce that came on it was great. The governador taco was ok, Ilthe 2 tortillas felt a bit heavy and it lacked some cheese. I wasn't a fan of the sauce they served with it either. Overall, great spot!

    Ceviche
    Atta M.

    This place has the most amazing seafood! There are so many unique dishes to try that it's hard to narrow it down. The high quality of food and the flavorful combinations are made with so many different seasonings and salts, it's hard to compare it to other seafood dishes. Everything had a good balance between and nothing was unsatisfactory. The service was amazing,and we were very surprise to see such an attentive owner in manager. She checked on us frequently but not in an annoying way. You could tell that she really enjoys interacting with the patrons of the restaurant. I love the ocean theme and the colors chosen are very inviting and it looks as if the owners have a rich history. I'm sad to say we have not gone back yet, but we will be going as soon as we are able. You cannot find this type of food just anywhere.

    Bacon wrapped shrimp platter
    Don K.

    The place is diner like, with plenty loud music and clean. We were the only ones speaking English but felt very comfortable as the staff is very helpful. Service was quick for our Marlin tacos and bacon wrapped shrimp, which were tasty! Great chips and a hot salsa. Nice selection of Mexican beers and drinks, but no lemonade.

    The green ceviche tower.
    Jeremy T.

    The green cevich is amazing. The best Ive had. You can literally eat this until you get sick. The waitress was very kind and even the owner stopped by to make sure everything is okay. As for the vibe here, this isnt your traditional Mexican or seafood feeling joint. I think they are still figuring out the layout here.

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    Vanessa T.

    I had a horrible craving for mariscos, specifically ceviche, and thought I'd give this spot nearby a try. The reviews are great, but I was slightly disappointed. The interior is clean, the service was kind, and the owner checked in on us multiple times. Things that could use some improvement: -The waitress only talking to my brown friend in Spanish, while I was talking to her in Spanish and he barely knows any. Weird colorist energy. -The ceviche was mediocre. I had to use a lot of salt. Lacked seasoning. -I was hoping to get a bowl of ceviche and sides of tostadas, like most places I've been to in Mexico. Mainly to avoid the tostadas getting soggy, which they eventually did. -I asked for mayonnaise to be put on my tostadas because that's how we do it where I'm from. She offered to bring it on the side but not put it on the tostadas, making me do it. The dishes aren't very customizable to your taste. -I had to ask for water refills. Not very attentive. Highlights: -Fairly authentic. -All of the music was straight from my playlist. -The chicharrones de pescado were good, and the salsa that came with them too. -Lengthy menu with vegetarian options.

    Fajitas
    Robert S.

    We visited on Tuesday for lunch with a party of five and it was a nice experience. We entered and were seated right away, being the only customers in the restaurant. The waitress stopped by and took drink orders, they have giant Modelos, with frosty glasses, yay. We started the order with appetizers; Oysters Exoticos, and Garlic Shrimp. Both were very good, but the shrimp did not arrive until all the entrees were served. From there we had Fajitas, Molcajete, Tostadas, a dish with chicken, beef, and shrimp (can't remember the name), and a kids quesadilla. All were piping hot, fresh, and tasty. Their toxico salsa packs a punch. The service was excellent. The waitress was friendly, prompt and professional. Refills were quick and plates were cleared efficiently. Overall, a great place for Mexican seafood.

    Mexican Seafood Hot Sauce ingredients
    Laura A.

    Mariscos El Ancla is a good Mexican Seafood Restaurant with wait service located in the NW part of Las Vegas on Craig Road. It's not a fancy place but seems clean. Limited alcohol is served here. They start you off with complimentary chips and really good very spicy salsa. We started off by sharing a Marlin Taco. The Marlin Taco was OUTSTANDING! I haven't tasted a marlin taco this great since my last trip to Mexico. I tried plenty marlin tacos at various Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix and none of them compares to this one. This is the real deal. The marlin taste like marlin and the sauce taste just like what you get in Mexico. It's also a nice big generous taco. For dinner I tried the Salmon a la Piancha. I received a generous portion of salmon that was prepared reasonably well. This plate was good. It just didn't have much going on with it and needs some embellishment. My husband tried a medium spicy shrimp dinner (Camarones Bravos). He received a generous amount of whole shrimp with shells in a tasty medium spicy red sauce. This dish was good but it was a problem to eat because it was very hard to clean the digestive track and shrimp shells in the sauce. Maybe some people don't mind eating the digestive track and shells? Because of this I would say that the shrimp dishes are not for every one out there. This dish also comes with rice and beans that was forgotten but served quickly once it was mentioned to our server. The marlin tacos here are outstanding. I would come back for marlin tacos and to try some other things. Three stars is a positive review on Yelp and translates to A-OK 3.5 Stars

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    Linette A.

    Drove off the strip to try these mariscos. 30min with traffic. I've tried many mariscos places near the strip but this place was worth the drive. Service is great. Ambiance is chill, they play soccer games on the TV's. Empanadas de camarón 4.5/5, micheladas 4/5, camarones momia 5/5, tostadas ceviche de pescado 3/5, aguachiles 5/5, campechana 3/5, it's just simply better than waiting over 2 hours at nearby locations. Reservations are available to make. I recommend. My favorite were the aguachiles verdes. My new spot in Vegas.

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    Burrito Tyme

    Burrito Tyme

    4.5
    (48 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Cali resident in Vegas for the weekend and was in need of a breakfast burrito!…read more Found this spot on Yelp and placed an online order, which was super convenient. It's about a 10-minute drive from the Strip, and I appreciated that they gave an estimated pickup time -- that was awesome. The place looks family-owned, nice and clean, and the hospitality from the staff was top-tier. Now for the burritos We ordered the El-Trio and the Bacon Burrito, and my goodness... these things are HUGE (and the prices is beyond reasonable). We split the bacon burrito between my wife and my high school athlete of a son (who usually eats everything but the kitchen sink), and he only made it through half of the El-Trio! That should tell you something. The burritos were flavorful and packed with meat. The potatoes were seasoned and cooked perfectly, which is such a plus. Honestly, by far the best breakfast burrito I've had. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because my bacon burrito had rice and beans in it, and that wasn't mentioned online. I'm not a fan of rice and beans in a breakfast burrito, so I wish I had known beforehand. Outside of that, please give this place a visit -- definitely a must-try. Sorry, no picture... we started digging in as soon as I opened the bag

    my first time here. The restaurant very clean. Staff exceptional. Prices great for all you get…read moreBut the food OMGOODNESS so yummy and flavorful Don't pass on this pkace

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    ASADA

    ASADA

    4.0
    (300 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Asada is a Mexican Restaurant located in North Las Vegas. They don't have a bar but do serve Beer…read moreand Margaritas. During the day you might need to place your order by a stand by the entrance to the kitchen. After a few trips here since my last review I have to admit that this place is HIT or MISS. Honest it is like two different restaurants are in this one spot. All of my lunch visits were horrible. We've experienced the worst service ever and subpar foods. On my last visit we were the only customers in the dining room and we were too much trouble for our server to handle. It took her 25-30 minutes to serve us beverages and chips and salsa. When our meals finally arrived the meats were all dried out and tough in all of the tacos. My salad came out without dressing too. At the same time they had a few to go orders going on and all the people returned their food and asked for their money back. This is so tragic. We previously enjoyed the food and service here our last few dinners. The young male server gives outstanding service and so far the food has also always been good-great at dinner time. Lunch time visits were another story. On both lunch time visits we had female servers that have a language barrier and are not service people. They brought us subpar food too unlike what we tried here at dinner time. I am being generous leaving Asada three stars. I hope it's not too late for improvement. Hit or Miss

    Juan makes the environment pleasant and fun. The meat choices are listed on the board. I will…read moredefinitely go back for more next week Tuesday, when the tacos are $1 but must be bought in a pack of 5. Cheese is 50 cents extra. Get the green sauce. We called in our order and it was ready in about 15 min. Don't forget to order a large horchata. You haven't lived until you tried it from this place! I can't even describe it to you. Just try it. Perfection.

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    ASADA tacos, black beans, and rice
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    Los Gorditos Mexican Food

    Los Gorditos Mexican Food

    4.4
    (67 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    Anytime I see a Los Gorditos or Gordos, I'm obligated to stop and investigate. Fortunately for my…read morewaistline, Martin and Evelyn's taco truck isn't near my house, because if it were, I'd be a Grande Gordo in no time. I debated between the torta and the tacos, but since this was our first date, I played it safe and ordered the carne asada tacos. At $3.25 each, they're street taco-sized in theory, but the mountain of perfectly seasoned carne asada spilling out of them told a different story. I actually had to ask for a fork just to finish what escaped onto the tray. The tacos came loaded with fresh cilantro and red onions and tasted far more gourmet than their humble appearance suggested. The red and green salsas were both excellent, but the real star was their pico de gallo-style salsa. It had a slightly fermented tang that instantly reminded me of kimchi, and I found myself putting it on everything. This was my first visit, but definitely not my last. Next time, I'm skipping the internal debate and going straight for the torta.

    Yelp Review 2025 #206:…read more Los Gorditos is a food truck that serves some amazing birria tacos. But that's not the only thing they have. They have grilled chicken (pieces or whole), tortas, sopes, burritos, tacos, churros, nachos, huaraches, tostadas, birria ramen, quesabirria, pizza birria, menudo, mulitas, asada fries and ribs. Meat choices include lengua, asada, pastor, buche, birria, pollo, cabeza, and chorizo. You can find them on Craig and Simmons. In the same parking lot as Chevron and Lucky 7's bar. They're grilling meat on site so you can them hot and fresh and it smells delish! I got their 3 birria taco combo that comes with garnish and consommé. Tender meat that's flavorful on its own. Dip it in the consommé and it's just absolutely amazing! Service was friendly and fast. They are proud of the food they serve and it shows. Pricing is very reasonable.

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