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    Mariscos El Faro

    4.5 (171 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    fish ceviche, shrimp empanadas, fish tacos
    Emily S.

    came on a sunday for some lunch and ordered the fish ceviche, fish tacos, and shrimp empanadas. we had to wait around 15 min to order and another 20 min for the food. i was really looking forward to the shrimp empanadas but they were kinda underwhelming. they just tasted quite oily and cheesy with very minimal shrimp flavor. the fish ceviche and tacos, however, were super delish and were filled with so many fresh ingredients. would come back for those!

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    Momo G.

    Got the mixta and aguachile tostada Bigger than i expected. I liked the aguachile more. It has some spice to it. Mixta is very mild. However im not sure if the shrimp is "cooked" enough as it is still pretty grey. But what do i know, im still gonna eat it.

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    Paloma J.

    Not the friendliest, they had a good set up music tables in the side walk and even in the park under the trees. Prices were a bit a high. $15 for small cocktail and 22 for a large. Got the shrimp ceviche with no avocado (allergic) and no chile can't eat it. Was a bit of a wait they did have a good crowd. My first impression was little disappointed on the amount but for the price figured it made sense. Next it was like 90% veggies and 10% shrimp I couldn't even taste the shrimp. Though it had good flavor but also I said no chile because I can't eat it and it was spicy not sure if they add it anyway or it's just part of there marinate but would have been nice to know in advance. The hubby enjoyed it since he had a nice full portion with plenty of what he liked so will be back if he craves it and I'll try the cocktail to get some shrimp.

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    Brian V.

    Taco truck in Highland Park that specializes in Sinaloa-style mariscos. The service was friendly and I'm not sure if it was because I arrived at the odd time between lunch and dinner, but there was no line on the vibe here was really chill at the time. It was parked right next to a small park so it felt like you were eating at a friendly neighborhood picnic. I came here specifically for the fish tacos, but everything looks so good on the picture menu that I decided to add some shrimp ceviche to my order as well. The fish tacos were super delicious. Just a great combination of textures and flavors in a beautifully prepared package. The ceviche was also very good. It had quite the kick to it as I was kind of sweating as I was eating it, but I didn't mind because I was having a great time. I can barely finish my food. The portions were pretty generous paired with more than reasonable prices. Just a wonderful option for mariscos especially for the price. I can see why this place is very popular.

    Empanadas de camaron + tacos de pescado
    Jeff C.

    I liked it. Good fish taco truck with other yummy seafood options like ceviche and tostadas. They also have oysters. I got some fish tacos and shrimp empanadas. So good! The fried fish had a nice crunchy batter but wasn't too heavy. The empanadas were good too. They also have a nice selection of salsas. Service was good. Staff was nice. It was a busy Saturday afternoon so orders took a while but it was worth the wait. It was parked on Figueroa near the Highland Park rec center. There's some street parking but you might have to walk a block or two.

    Botana ceviche
    Natalie S.

    Found my go to ceviche spot! Never going to the beach without this. Went here for the first time and the owner was so friendly! I got the botana ceviche with shrimp fish and it was delicious! Will be coming back!

    Lobina Tostada. So fresh and delicious! Generous portion, lots of slice fish under there.
    Cindy S.

    We stopped by Mariscos El Faro food truck on a whim. Am a sucker for long lines, so I had to check them out. Plus my Yelp friend Pancho V. Recommended it a while back. Initially we wanted to grab some fish tacos and shrimp empanadas to try, but they were already sold out by lunch time on a weekend! I left with a shrimp cocktail and lobina (some type of bass fish?) ceviche. Both were so fresh and delicious! We definitely will come back! Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Venmo accepted.

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    Camille L.

    the food was really refreshing and good quality. food truck preparation is really hard so the fact that they're doing good mariscos out of a truck is so impressive. service was friendly, you can tell everyone was working really hard. the truck is parked outside of the hlp rec center playground if you wanna enjoy some good food with your kids! street parking is available

    White fish tostada
    Candace Q.

    Really good, simple ceviche. I really enjoyed how fresh it was and the portions were great for the price. Truck looks clean, and service was quick and kind. Would suggest, and will probably be back again.

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    Always fresh and delicious! Prices are fair, great customer service. Definitely my go to for mariscos.

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    Too expensive for the amount of food given, felt like I got ripped off. But the people were nice.

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    Was helped by Ernesto food was very good and great service quick and easy!! Nice area!

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    Best ceviche in town. Prices are worth it because it's good quality. It is a truck so you can take the food to go or eat in the park.

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    Delicious tuna sashimi, shrimo tacos and aguachiles. Good quality and great service!

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    4.4(707 reviews)
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    If you're on the fence about eating here...eat here! I was worried the portion sizes wouldn't be…read morebig enough, especially the ceviche. But there was so much to eat and it was all so flavorful. The ceviche classico is some of the best I've had in years. Lots of fish, tangy, incredible with the Peruvian corn and sweet potato fixins. Sandwich de lomito was chonky and saucy and hit the spot. Aguadito de pollo really tasted like a savory delicacy, tender chicken and a good deal at under $7 for a decent-sized cup. Overall, it's pricy but the dishes are delicious and thoughtfully made. Excited to eat some leftovers today.

    I used to come here nearly weekly when I was working in the area years ago. It was a favorite…read morelunchtime mainstay in rotation. When I found myself here again, I revisited. The Peruvian food is still as good now as it was then. I ordered the Aquadito de Pollo which is a chicken soup with a distinct herbal flavor. There is plenty of tender chicken in the soup. It was a good start to my main which was Saltado de Pollo, my favorite. The dish was nicely prepared with a good ratio mix of chicken, onions, tomatoes, and French fries. It was not too salty at all. Rosty seems to make an exemplary Saltado de Pollo. The Chicha Morada was refreshing with the meal. I would return to Rosty if I am in the area again. Dining areas are comfortable with staff being friendly and efficient. The neighborhood looked gentrified with many other businesses in close proximity to explore. Street parking is usually available on the side streets if none is found in front of the restaurant.

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    Pez Coastal Kitchen - Pear and vanilla ice cream with hazelnut crunch - yum!

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    Went for Dine LA lunch and really enjoyed the experience and getting to try all these dishes…read more Service was very friendly and food came out pretty fast. The restaurant has a nice, natural light filled space, and though it was busy, it wasn't too loud. It worked out well to go with two people so we could try almost all the options... - Scallop aguachile, avocado, salsa macha verde: Came with two shells, each with a little scallop, avocado, zucchini, radish, cilantro. Nice and refreshing to start. - Strawberry and vanilla French toast fingers, pistachio marzipan: A very generous portion of French toast with strawberry jam and pistachio sauce. Nice and crunchy crust. It was an interesting contrast to the aguachile first course! - Crab cake eggs benny: Two poached eggs on crab cakes. This was good, nothing unexpected, though I was getting pretty full at this point. - Summer berries, Scottish shortbread, white chocolate mousseline: This was the only dish we were disappointed by. The shortbread was pretty bland and the texture was lacking crispness. - Profiteroles, vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, hot fudge sauce: Simple dessert but put together well. We both also ordered Purple reign cocktails, which went well with brunch. Overall it ended up being quite a bit of food and a good value for two.

    The decor was nice and the presentation was good as well. The food was good, not great, good…read more Brussels sprouts were super sweet, like would you like a dash of brussels with your caramel sauce. (Perhaps if it has to be that sweet balance it with spice) The mussels were bland, I hope they add salt and pepper next time. The fish was excellent though, perfect, no notes, we all loved that. So good. We asked to start with the oysters and focaccia, then the mussels and for our main course the fish and brussel sprouts. Mind you there are 3 other tables in the entire place at 8:30 on a Saturday.. The first thing to come out of the kitchen was the main course side, the brussel sprouts. We reminded the waiter this was for the main course. He just stood there genz staring. I asked nicely if it would be OK to keep those on the warmer until the main course is served, he silently took them away. Then not 3 minutes later all of the food was delivered except the oysters, our appetizer. It kinda ruined the experience for us forcing us to eat every at once, quickly before it was cold. Killed conversation, Killed the vibe. And if was coursed properly we probably would have ordered another bottle of wine. So it Killed the bill and the tip too. It wasn't busy at all on a Saturday night, so it's not like the kitchen was slammed and accidentally pushed everything quickly. The oysters came out last, and we never got the focaccia, nuff said. We didn't bother complaining. We didn't want to be difficult and we aren't looking for a freebee. But at that price point they should know how to course a meal. Sad, but I don't think this restaurant will be here in 6 months. So go now if you have been wanting to try it.

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    4.5(423 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    My first time here and we came on a Saturday night. We were a party of 4 and the experience was…read moreexcellent. We sat outside on the patio. It was a bit dark for our eyes to see the menu but we had our phones. I wish they had a nice light or candle which would help with the lowlight. On to the food. Excellent. It was so good. Everything is served for sharing. This is a Spanish restaurant so think tapas. We shared tapas - albondigas in tomato sauce, Olives and garlic, octopus with potatoes. All so tasty and delicious. For the main meal, we ordered, filet mignon, seabass, lamb chops and rigatoni with peas and serrano ham. We shared each others dishes so that everyone had a few bites. It did not disappoint. I really want to go back to try the paellas.

    To be honest, I'm really not familiar with Spanish food and don't think I've tried it before. But…read morethis meal was so flavorful and delicious. We got the pan con tomato, the shrimp in wine sauce, the salmon in lemon caper sauce, and the papas bravas. The shrimp was okay, but everything else was outstanding. The salmon tasted very fresh and the lemon sauce was perfection, a lil thick and creamy lemon sauce. The potatoes in both the salmon dish and the papas bravas dish were cooked to perfection, and the pan con tomate had this perfect crunch to it. This restaurant is beautiful as well, whether you're inside or out in the alley at sunset where you get sky and Mountain View's and an alleyway lit with string lights. It's a beautiful setting. I would definitely come back and adventure to try more things on their menu.

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    ambiance was warm and upbeat, as if i was working in a restaurant but with a nice steady flow…read more service was good, booth tables inside have time limit most likely due to reservations which is totally understandable. my partner and i sat at the bar has no time limit witch was nice. i think for some a booth table is ideal for a restaurant like Queen's but the bar has a nice atmosphere you can watch your oysters being prepared while enjoying a delicious mojito. the food was delicious! xx highly recommend Clams Casino & Bar Steak

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