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Hot summer days are the best for ceviche. Especially one that is very well made. It's the perfect way to cool off and it always starts with I'll just have one bite and ends with finishing the whole plate. It was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Portions are huge and the pricing is reasonable. Excellent service. Definitely will be back to try some more menu items. read more

Mariscos El Bigoton - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Sometimes there's a downside to influencer videos, because if you change the menu and people come and expect a special for five dollars for five fish tacos. They're expecting that. Especially when they drive over 30 minutes to get there for the experience. I aggress, so the tacos are now two for five dollars on Thursday and it's only fried fish tacos, which also was confusing to me, because the video showed grilled fish tacos, and I wanted grill, but they said that they only do fried. The taco wasn't bad Overall it just wasn't what I was fully expecting. read more

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Cynthia E.

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I used to love coming here.. the food was always fresh.. I came here after work Saturday around 4pm trying to get tacos dorados and OMG THEY WERE SOOO SALTY!! read more

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Lewis Y.

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Eh.. nothing to brag about. I got the Cajun Shrimp Fries. They were good, but would I come back and spend that much for mediocre, probably not. Only reason I stopped by or heard of it, was because a co worker kept bragging about it. read more

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Mariscos El Bigotón is a great spot if you're craving fresh and flavorful seafood! The dishes are packed with authentic flavor, and the portions are generous for the price. The ceviche and shrimp are especially delicious fresh, zesty, and perfectly seasoned. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome, adding to the overall great experience. The vibe is lively and fun, perfect for enjoying with family or friends. Definitely a place worth coming back to whenever you're in the mood for mariscos! Food truck read more

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This afternoon I ordered tostadas De camaron, and omg, horrible. The taste was an explosion of salt --completely unedible --and off. Well, $35 to get it delivered. Considering it was buy one get one free, I had to throw it away because I couldn't eat it--such a bummer. read more

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Ricardo V.

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Amazing mariscos! Highly recommend this place. Ordered a few charolas of their specialty ceviches and didn't disappoint.

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Jøńâthäń R.

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The seafood is fresh if choosing to eat here highly recommend the tostadas and tacos. My only problem is the price and portion sizes they're are plenty other good seafood trucks that give you more for less. read more

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Stephanie G.

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Definitely went downhill... used to be amazing. Tacos dorados hit the spot still when craving them. But AVOID the empanadas. They are basically flavorless cheese soup and they made me feel gross after eating one. I ate it because I didn't want my money down the drain and immediately regretted it. read more

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Amazing seafood I love the seafood tower with tostadas it's so good and on tuesdays and thursdays they do 5 for $5 shrimp taco plates can't beat that! This is the type of place that if you want real Mexican seafood you come to. I also love that on certain days there's normally a couple other vendors/ trucks there to look around at or get an agua. Anyways if you've been wanting to try it just do it the shrimp and fish tacos are amazing, the seafood tower again sooo good, the aguachiles a must, and any of the tostadas will be bomb!! read more

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Alfredo P.

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Food was amazing! I got the shrimp fries and they were soo good. One of the best fries I've had

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Nana B.

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Bad customer service! Ordered a cevichidoris they gave it to me to go with no sauce, skimped out. The girl had attitude when I asked if she can do it do for here. First and last time. read more

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Alondra Q.

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Horrible ceviche ! No flavor what so ever ! Puro camarón en agua sin sabor. Jamás regresé a este lugar .

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Regina S.

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1 year ago

My New Fav Go To Spot ! LOVE LOVE I'm Very Picky With My Seafood and this place is the new for me !

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Lourdes L.

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Food is horrible., I'm on the traffic for 1 hr and is very disappointed ( food smell bad ) maybe picked the wrong location but I never come back read more

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Brooklyn J.

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The person taking the food orders is unprofessional. Vendors need to be more welcoming especially during these hard times. Also, why the dark glass it is so weird looking at someones leg instead of a face while placing an order. read more

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Jess B.

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3 years ago

The truck always leaves early on Tuesday and Thursday . When I came in today a December 28th 3:30 they were already sold out! They're either leave early or sell out so I can never eat here for the taco special Super annoying and confusing 1 star On Google they are open every day until 7 PM please update the time if you're not going to be open! Update your winter hours as well. Instead of giving lip to your customers. read more

Mariscos El Bigoton - Online and see if you are open every day until 7 PM please fix your hours - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Edgar S.

Winter business hours have always been from 10am to 5pm for the last…

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Samantha E.

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The agua Chile's are insanely spicy. Not complaining, but I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't have more than one tostada. So good, but way too spicy to tolerate. read more

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Daisy B.

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I love in East L.A and it was my second time having Mariscos El Bigoton. They're a lunch truck parked right on Whittier Blvd. usually about 8 lunch trucks on this street if you're from the area you know. The location is very easy to spot. Parking is a little chaotic because you do have to park inside the commerce center. They're usually there during the day and leave early. As far as the locations they have this is the only one I know. The food is pretty good, my husband and I decided to stop by and grabbed some Tacos dorados de Camarón and a pastelazo. The mariscos were very good and clean. However, I do think customer service could be more welcoming. Unfortunately, I saw a customer place an order to go and they didn't give him tostadas with his order and charged him instead. Which I thought was very ironic since he got Mariscos. I would think they'll give them to him. The cashier we got that day sounded very annoyed and non-approachable. Definitely should work on that. Aside from that inconvenience if your in the Montebello or Commerce area stop by and give them a try. The food is really good. You definitely won't regret getting it!! read more

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Jackie G.

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Came here for Taco Tuesday! They had $1 shrimp tacos dorados! Similar to Mariscos 4 Vientos. Nowadays it's hard to come across any spot selling tacos for $1! We ordered 15 tacos and it came with the salsa. Taking the first bite I felt it was lacking a little bit of flavor. The salsa also is lacking a bit of flavor and no spice. :( Overall, it's def not bad. It came out fresh and hot! The line does get long. We waited about 15mins for our food and there were plenty of people in front of us. I would still come back and also try out their ceviche!!! read more

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Victor C.

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Worst of the worst they don't ever open on time today they opened around 10:30, note only one opener and takes about 1hour to get food and upfront they tell you 40- 1 hr eta for food when it's was just three people upon opening read more

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Cesar L.

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Trash of a place I placed an 9 item order and only received two! Un ecceptabke, first and last time I ever order from this place and only received two top of that my order had to arrived by 5:15 latest arrival and the two items were delivered at 6:44pm read more

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Anthony G.

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3 years ago

Third time giving this place a try. Very bland no flavor and the potato is literally raw. read more

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Kaylene S.

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Amazing food and great customer service. The food tasted fresh and will for sure keep going

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Leslie F.

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For reference it was a very hot day. So I commend the employees for their hard work. The wait was very long, the seafood tower was not a tower at all. I think they to take a look at how they present, prepare and serve. Once we received our order it had no limes, small tostadas, no salsa just tapatio packets. Take a look at Jato and Linda's before spending the 30 bucks it's not worth. Sorry. read more

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Ulises R.

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THIS IS FOR THERE NEW BELL GARDENS LOCATION !! First Time trying out El Mariscos EL Bigoton. Took The Entire Family To their new location in the city of Bell Gardens. Mariscos Had Really good flavor and they had Several Specials which made it affordable for a family of 6. We had great services from KIM, Definitely going back read more

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Yuli N.

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I only came on to say "Thank you!" for always making my day every time I have your food! You guys are amazing and awesome every single time. Anyone rates you guys less than 5 stars are/is just ignorant. You guys have been catering my parties for a few years now. From the Whittier Blv location to the Riverside location you guys are and have been A1. I work in Los Angeles and live in Moreno Valley) Hope to see you guys soon! read more

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Kaelyn A.

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Usually my go to spot for aquachiles but today I don't know what happened. A small plate is usually severed whole with shrimp and cucumbers undiced but today I guess I was served an onion aquachiles. All my shrimp and veggies were diced so finely I was unable to enjoy my food since usually I'm able to pick out the onion easily. They also didn't give me my sauce to my shrimp tacos and they were tasting a bit off . Not satisfied at all . read more

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Efrain B.

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Great seafood food and prices. Very clean and friendly workers. You can call una order too. read more

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Betancourt E.

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This is some good stuff coming out of this lunch truck , I had the ceviche de camaron order paired up with tostadas, very good flavor, very fresh, a definite winner in my opinion. The order took awhile because there are a whole boatload of people here trying to order this stuff, this place is very popular I must say. They take cash and I think they take cards now so best be prepared to pay cash if anything. I'll definitely be back , this is some good stuff here! read more

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Jessica C.

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came for the shrimp fries it was good food but hair in my food even after I made them remake it ‍

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Rigoberto B.

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Not worth the 1 hour wait 1 dollar for a cup of hot sauce even when I told them to make extra spicy. read more

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I was actually here to try a different food truck, but my wife saw that this food truck was selling ceviche, so we decided to also give this food truck a try. They were selling ceviche for an extremely good price. My wife ended up ordering the ceviche de camaron. There is an option to either serve it on a tostada, or serve a much larger portion in a large cup. We decided to order the tostada portion. The small portion was incredibly generous, and with the tostada there was also avocado as well as spicy sauce. I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved the ceviche, which shows just how much I loved it. The fish was very finely chopped, and the acidic flavor really enhanced the quality of the fish. The avocados went well with it also. I've only had ceviche at one other place, and I must say, the one at this food truck was amazing. I will definitely come back. read more

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Cindy F.

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This place is NAAAAAAASTY!! Seriously next time you eat here look at the shrimp. It's not cleaned/ deveined. To top it off entire staff is rude and disrespectful. If you want good clean seafood, do yourself a favor and drive to 4 vientos or any other pace in East LA where they take their time to serve you clean deveined shrimp. read more

Mariscos El Bigoton - This is unacceptable!! How are you going to charge $8 for one tostada and not even devein your shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Vanessa M.

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Food here is really good, Tuesday and Thursday specials are unbeatable 5 tacos for 5$. So so good.. you can't get this deal anywhere else. Come to Mariscos El Bigoton for some fire food and fire deals read more

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Breitling G.

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The food has no flavor. It's super super spicy. You can't even eat it and they charge you extra for very damn sauce. That's crazy.

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Omar V.

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Everything is fire... those camaron fries UFFFFF!!!!!! Los taquitos dorados tan perrroooos!!!

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Dee S.

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Delicious, affordable fast service busy seafood truck. Found this truck on Instagram their posts are very appealing to my taste buds. I put it on my favorite lists of places to try when in SoCal and boy it didn't disappoint. Food is a 4 our if 5 rating. I'm very picky and have a high standards for my seafood and I've loved mostly everything I've tried here. If you are a seafood lover this place is a must visit. Service is pretty fast, it's a very busy food truck, they have bar stools and a small sitting area if you wish to eat there. They have both hot and cold plates. Price is very affordable for being seafood and quality is great. We try to make it there every time we are in town. read more

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Chris P. B.

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Where else can you get 5 shrimp dorado tacos for $5.00? Only here, taco Tuesday 5 friend shrimp tacos for $5.00, you can't beat it! read more

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Danna G.

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When in L.A, food trucks are a must. I came here specifically for the shrimp fries. My mouth was all set for the seafood goodness. Fries were terribly undercooked. This is horrible when eating them alone but the worst when adding toppings, especially cheese sauce. However, the shrimp were quite plentiful and seasoned to perfection. Every bite has a shrimp. I got to the point where I could not handle the soggy fries and just enjoyed some cheesy shrimp. The service isn't horrible but definitely not overly friendly. I didn't understand the wait being that my fries were undercooked. Too many other options to go back. Once and done for me. read more

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More info about Mariscos El Bigoton

5458 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
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(323) 357-4269
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Hours

What time does Mariscos El Bigoton open?

Mariscos El Bigoton opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mariscos El Bigoton close?

Mariscos El Bigoton closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mariscos El Bigoton take credit cards?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have catering options?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton does have catering options.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have a happy hour?

No, Mariscos El Bigoton does not have a happy hour.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton serve alcohol?

No, Mariscos El Bigoton does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Mariscos El Bigoton allow dogs?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton allows dogs.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have TVs?

No, Mariscos El Bigoton does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have bike parking?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton has bike parking.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have outdoor seating?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton has outdoor seating options.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have parking?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mariscos El Bigoton wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mariscos El Bigoton is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mariscos El Bigoton have free WiFi?

No, Mariscos El Bigoton does not have free WiFi.

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I hope this pizza truck continues to thrive! Everything we've ordered is beyond delicious. The…read morecrust has the perfect rustic char and chew you can only get from a proper wood-fired setup. The Margherita is a classic that never misses, but if you like a little heat, definitely try the Pep Jalapeño or anything with their hot honey drizzle. The ingredients are always fresh and high-quality, and the service is quick & friendly whether you grab it to go or catch their truck schedule on IG. Highly recommend checking them out!

Absolutely incredible pizza! This is hands down the closest thing to authentic New Haven-style…read morepizza I've found in Southern California. The wood-fired crust, char, flavor, and quality are all on point. On the Portnoy scale, I'm giving it a solid 8.4 -- and I don't give out scores like that easily! If you're a serious pizza lover, do not miss out on this food truck. Go try it for yourself. You'll thank me later!

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Their Pepperoni Jalapeño

Community Goods

This is our favorite place to get matcha and coffee. We arrived around 9 in the morning on a…read moreThursday, and the line was not even bad. The parking situation is the only thing that is difficult, because street parking is not always readily available. We waited about 20 minutes in total for everything. We got the einspänner latte, matcha spänner, and breakfast sliders (bacon, because avocado was sold out). The drinks were small, but they do pack a lot of flavor. No adjustments necessary, and they had the right amount of sweetness. The sliders were very tasty, and it came in four with two sauces on the side. There are plenty of seats available outdoors and a little space indoors. The person taking our order and the baristas were nice and made sure we had everything as well. We will definitely be coming back.

The best matcha ever ! Everyone was so kind and for how long the line was, the service was…read morerelatively quick!

Matcha einspanner and vanilla bean latte

Einspanner

Sliders w/ bacon

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Rok Coffee and Tea

Love it here by far my go to pick me up spot !! atmosphere…read moreis 10/10 super chill vibes good music amazing staff super friendly and kind and very informative on ingredients for each item served Shout out to Matt !!

Several wonderful staff made up for my initial encounter with a guy with a short demeanor…read more They graciously offered to remake my drink when I forgot to get almond milk. Vibey music. Several tables, a small bar with a few seats, and a large round bench offer a decent amount of seating. I got free parking on the road after 7, but otherwise the neighborhood proves a struggle. The strawberry matcha duo- impeccable top to bottom. They use a very thick matcha cream on top, the matcha drink is rich and not watery; the almond milk didn't overpower; the strawberry puree was delicious with small chunks & tasted fresh, not artificial. I currently live in Japan- Rok knows how to do this right. (Don't tell anyone I think Roc does them better) Will absolutely come back many times.

Strawberry shortcake matcha, Chestnut latte, Mango matcha

Matcha Duo

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Matcha duo, lotus einspanner

Takagi Coffee

What a lovely Japanese dessert and food cafe. The interior design is classy and fun. The…read morepresentations of their popular items definitely catch everyone's attention upon walking in. Not many seats and they are pretty busy. We ended up carrying out because there were only bar seats and it's way TOO HOT inside! Just for waiting our order, we were sweating out. The staff are nice and patient, the menu comes with vivid pictures and easy for the customers to select. The pancake tacos are amazing!! You get to pick 3 flavors. It's like soufflé pancakes wrap up as a taco with your choices of toppings. Must order. So moist, fluffy and delicious.

I came on a weekday during brunch hours. There was one other large party here besides myself, which…read moremade for a spacious and somewhat quiet setting. I ordered the matcha latte with kuromitsu syrup and kinako powder. This was aromatic without the bitterness. And through some form of wizardy, you don't get an ounce of matcha powder sinking to the bottom. In other matcha places (or when I make it at home), you always get a thick layer of matcha powder on the bottom of the glass. I also ordered the matcha pancakes, which are the signature Japanese souffle pancakes. This comes with a thick layer of matcha cream, which wasn't too sweet and something that was truly desirable, and this is coming from someone who finds more decadent heavy desserts repulsive. I also had the chicken katsu, which came with miso soup, rice, and salad. I think the chicken katsu here had the perfect crunch and the sauce / rice that came with it was delicious. The miso soup was also quite tasty. Word of advice from the server was to purchase the combination, which allowed me to get everything I wanted for steep discount in comparison to buying everything aforementioned individually. One downside was that only street parking is available.

Strawberry and Mix Berry Pancake Combo

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Matcha Azuki Pancake

Bottega Louie

We had a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambience was warm…read moreand inviting. What really made our visit exceptional was our server, Grace. Her service was top-notch from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us an excellent recommendation--the Burrata Pizza. It was huge, incredibly delicious, and definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Thank you, Grace, for making our experience so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

The food was excellent and the service provided by our waitress Grace was top notch and elevated…read morethe overall experience greatly!

Bottega Louie Pepperoni Pizza

Bottega Louie Macarons

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Bottega Louie Branzino

The Coffee Company

Just hopped off the plane and needed some food and seen this cute little spot. When walking in the…read morehost, the baristas and the servers were all smiling saying welcome! The service was fast but not rushed. Immediately about to sit and put my bags down the server already dropped a menu off and a glass pitcher of water. The menu was pretty extensive but I went with the tuna melt and BOY it did NOT disappoint. The tuna melt was incredible. The flavor was on point, pretty hardy. I got the choice between fries or fruit and got the fruit. I don't think the sandwich took more than 10 minutes to get out. Fresh and hot. Had two cups of coffee, kind of wish I got something from the baristas- the drinks looked fantastic. 10/10 would go back. I wish I would've taken a picture but honestly was way too hungry to remember. Must try!!

I went here for a breakfast meeting a few months ago. I didn't care for the food(I had the veggie…read moreomelet) or service so I had no intention of going back but now after hearing that the owner Gus doesn't "want BLACKS money" I definitely won't be going back. There are better black owned breakfast places to support. Red Flavor Table, Court Cafe, Rusty Pot and The Serving Spoon to name a few.

French toast with a mimosa

Super busy on Sunday!

Coffee bar

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Matsu Matcha

My matcha latte was delicious and it is easily accessible by transit! Highly recommend to anyone in…read morethe Ktown area or passing thru!

Good service on a Monday afternoon! Of course I love any matcha drinks and their gelato is…read moreexceptional!

Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

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Uji Matcha no. 3 and hojicha gelato

Kanomwaan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe

Delighted to have sweet treats from this cute cafe! The…read morehighlight was definitely the mango sticky rice shaved ice. It was an over the top but also very well balanced dessert! IT WASN'T TOO SWEET!! I loved how it had all the aspects of a mango sticky rice which really completed the dish. I wasnt sure if the rice was supposed to go in but I just went for it and had additional texture to the shaved ice. The mango was a perfect sweetness with the slightest tartness. The panda brick toast was also good but the mango sticky rice just took over!

Delicious! I wish they were closer to me but it makes it an even more special treat whenever I get…read morethe chance to have some. Service was quick despite being in a busy area. I've only ordered to-go through someone, so I can't speak for ambiance but it's an extremely busy lot, so if you live near & want to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, it may be best to plan ahead, bring ice box, take multiple ppl so one can order/pick up & other can stay in the car if there's no parking. We've tried the mango stinky rice sundae (must order), Thai tea lemonade- basically cha manaow (can skip), mango sticky rice drink (pretty good if you're looking for drink version of the sundae but can be off putting texture to some), Thai tea shaved ice (melted so fast so wasn't very enjoyable), pandan toast (a lil dry but good w gelato), & gelatos: mango (good staple), coconut milk butterfly pea (yummy/creamy perfect w mango sorbet), jasmine matcha (good choice), pandan milk (strong flavor creamy yummy), earl grey Thai tea (top 3), hojicha crunch (#1), & Thai tea coffee (eh ok just coffee). All the gelatos were shining stars it just depends on preference; very thick, flavorful, & creamy. I've tried 3x in the past 2 months but will be back for more~

Mango Sticky Rice Shaved Ice

Thai Tea Toast

Mango sticky rice

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DAMO

Food: I tried Damo's chocolate matcha, and it was really good! It had a sweet chocolate cream on…read moretop and was dusted with cocoa powder which cut the sweetness. This was such a unique drink! Their strawberry matcha einspanner is also super popular and looked so good with a vibrant jam at the base! Their drinks are also so cute with a crescent moon on top! Service: The server was so kind behind the counter and spent a lot of time with me explaining each of their popular matchas and coffees! Ambiance: Wow was so pleasantly surprised by the parking lot in front of Damo with free parking! There are also five tables to sit inside along with some window stools, so it's a great cafe to study or read at too! There is also a bathroom for customers. Overall great spot to grab a cute drink and study or hangout with your friends! The parking is also simple! Hope you try!!

The chocolate forest was okay, didn't like how they gave me the splotchy cold foam and the next…read morecustomer that was served right after me got the perfect looking one. I didn't feel like causing a hassle to remake because I'm just gonna drink and stir anyway but, since it was my first time here I wanted at least a nice drink picture oh well I left wondering how they would have handled it if I had asked them to remake it lol Parking was easy for me to find on the street, on a Wednesday around 12. The lot itself is very small and one way but if you're lucky it's free parking. Inside is pretty spacious, it's cute modern, nice.

Matcha Einspener | Strawberry Matcha

Matcha einspinner

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Chestnut Einspänner

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Jessie L.

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2

3

20 days ago

I really dislike leaving negative reviews, especially for places I once loved. I've been visiting the East Los location since 2014, where the food quality was outstanding and the service consistently excellent. It was my go-to spot whenever I was in town. However, during my recent visit, I ordered my usual meal and was shocked to find my bill just shy of $100. This is a food truck, not a restaurant, and the price hike is outrageous. I was also charged $3 for extra sauce on my fried shrimp tacos, which felt excessive. To make matters worse, the food quality has plummeted; the tacos were mushy, and the shrimp tasted like it had been frozen for too long. The sauce was disappointing as well, and the woman taking my order was quite rude. Overall, I left feeling let down and that my money was wasted. I won't be returning. read more

Edwin A.

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4

1

6 years ago

It was good service the lady at cashier was very friendly , the negative part about it is the manager , I came up to the window to grab hand sanitizer and the MANAGER closed the slider window on my hand, she said "why are you even here" , very rudely told me to remove my hands off , I was thinking about cancelling my order but I was very hungry coming from work , just be careful with the MANAGER, the food is good thank you to the cook, it's just the attitude this worker had not good. Thumbs down to that . read more

Leticia G.

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10 years ago

Must agree with the other yelp reviews, this is by far the best sea food in town. Not only is the food great but the prices are very reasonable. How do you pass on $1.00 shrimp tacos? Not only did I have shrimp tacos but I also had their tostada Mixta and it was Amazing! If you cant pay $10.00 for lunch then maybe you shouldn't be eating out. (sorry don't want to be rude but some of these reviews are funny) read more

Jayden G.

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4

5 years ago

I can't enough of these, I haven't been physically there, but my coworkers my son and a few family meme bets have gone and I always ask them to bring me some aguachiles. Since I had these, this has been the only place I order them from. Totally recommend them. Están para chuparse los dedos read more

Ecclesia L.

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4

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10 years ago

I love this place, We have gone a few times and the food and service is amazing! They must consider opening a sitdown restaurant they always have a line and they trully do their best to provide the best food and customer service! We will be back soon! read more

MaryCruz G.

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5 years ago

De lonchera nunca me han gustado los mariscos. Bueno le di esta oportunidad a mariscos el bigoton y me ordene unos agachiles y que les puedo decir, me encantaron, muy deliciosos y frescos los camarones. Les recomiendo venir. No se van arrepentir. read more

Martin B.

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3

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4 years ago

The food was very fresh but lacked flavor. Nothing that couldn't be fixed with lemon, salt and salsa/Chile. But the limón and salt shouldn't have been an issue when you order ceviche. read more

Daniel N.

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2 years ago

MARISCOS EL BIGOTON ALWAYS Gets me right Shrimp fries, coctel, Tostada preparada is a must when coming to this location. SERVICE IS A1 & Restaurant on nadeu st is very good. read more

Lynette G.

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16

5 years ago

Well what can I say. These aguachiles are the best. I stay close to Long Beach, and I always come to East LA just for my aguachiles. Thank you guys read more

Jessica M.

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8 years ago

The 5 x$5 fish tacos are AMAZING! Super cheap, super delicious. I haven't tried other menu items, but definitely going back to try everything! read more

Daniel A.

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10

2

8 years ago

This was a great place for a lunch truck great food, great prices as well would recommend this to everyone.

Ruben S.

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2

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3 months ago

He has a bad attitude no customer service skills at least the food truck in front of Ritchie valenz park

Angel G.

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1

2

11 years ago

Incredible! The shrimp tacos are full of flavor and look amazing! I will definitely come back again!

Evilin M.

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4

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6 years ago

Food is delicious but unfortunately the cashier has a nasty attitude in ELA

Gema S.

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6

9 years ago

Favorite place ever!

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A new addition to our block. Gabriel was so very friendly to everyone in line. They also take…read morecredit cards. The Birria is seriously off the hook, and Gabby always seems to go easy on your wallet as well. This guy ain't trying to get rich in one day. They have Birria Pizza and Grill Cheese Sandwiches too also with the Birria. Asada too, sodas, fries, burritos, etc. On the Corner of Linda Vista and Genesee. 92111

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