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    Mariscos El Pulpo

    3.9 (82 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Wet Asada Burrito
    Miguel A.

    * My first visit * I got the wet asada burrito which actually came out really goood the asada came out nice and tender . My wife got a Large shrimp cocktail and gave it a 4 out 5 on the cocktail . On the service we called for take out and the phone order was nice and simple . When I got there food was ready for us. Overall good experience.

    Erica G.

    I hadn't been here since years ago . Probably over 10 years. They have remodeled the place and it looks different than I remember. Mariscos El Pulpo doesn't have much social media engagement, you won't see much on their IG. Wish they have a bit more social media presence since I had literally forgot they existed. We had the best server . She was extremely attentive! Took the time to explain upcoming specials too. Like on Tuesday, they have fish tacos for 2.99. Which I think is a great deal! I really enjoyed their chips and salsa. I ordered a jaimaica to drink which was not watered down at all. My go to at a lot of Mexican places, the carne asada plate ! Plate came with beans, rice and tortillas. I enjoyed my meal and thought they were reasonably priced. I would prefer another cut of meat even if it meant paying a little more. I really like ranchera/arrachera. Located in South Oxnard, so no great views. Place does have a patio , so indoor or outdoor seating. While we were eating we did have an unhoused gentleman knock on our window to catch our attention for money but he was not aggressive. He was gone by the time we left. I would visit again to try other items.

    Melissa L.

    Shoutout to my friend Erica G (Eri) on Yelp for helping me find another local favorite. I don't know how long it would have taken me to come without her help. Sadly I've driven by this spot plenty of times and I totally regret not coming in until today because this spot has wonderful food, stellar friendly service, and the vibes are very cute inside. This restaurant is actually very convenient to get to and they have their own parking lot which is much appreciated. Easy access and safe. The restaurant from the outside is very welcoming and I like their octopus logo, he's adorable! They have an outdoor patio but the inside is actually super comfortable and family friendly vibes. Reminded me of places I would go eat at in my childhood. I know the hip and trendy restaurants can be appeasing but sometimes you just want that down home style family restaurant that's inviting and a classic. That's the feel this place gives. The music was playing and everyone that worked here seemed in a good mood and friendly. Our waitress was super sweet and very attentive. She took time to answer our questions and also encouraged us to come back for their lunch specials. I liked how personable she was but also she gave us plenty of space to talk and enjoy our meal in privacy. The menu here has a lot of options, I was impressed. Also their pricing seemed really reasonable for seafood and meat dishes. For two people with two sodas and two large speciality plates it was close to $45. Not bad for a fabulous filling meal. If you like seafood this definitely would be the spot for you as they have oysters, fish, and lots of shrimp dishes. However, for non-seafood lovers their asada is good and we heard the chicken tacos are popular. For drinks my friend and I each got Jamica (hibiscus juice) and it was fantastic. Just the right amount of sweet and refreshing. I liked that the flavor of wasn't too lite and really gave that great sweet hibiscus flavor. Nice to know when you don't want alcohol their aguas are on point. For my meal I had the bacon wrapped shrimp. This plate came with rice and beans plus a complimentary shrimp soup. The soup was very flavorful and the sides were money. I loved some good beans and rice and this place has both. The bacon wrapped shrimp were well cooked and I appreciated that the bacon was super crispy! A classic dish done right and super delicious. My friend had the asada plate and she was equally as happy with her meal. They do a good job here cooking everything to order and making it taste so good. What a hidden gem amongst the locals, definitely more people need to give this spot a try. Fabulous food, nice staff, and a welcoming atmosphere - this place is easily 5 stars.

    Shrimp Chile verde enchiladas
    cynthia g.

    Such a great place to eat, good service, chill vibes Mexican seafood ambiance, good horchata and everything I've ever ordered from here has been delicious! I love spicy and their red salsa is phenomenal!

    Campechana
    Henry S.

    This spot doesn't have many reviews maybe because it's out the way a bit, but don't let that discourage you. The Campechana was on point super delicious and just what I was looking for and craving. The broth is was very flavorful and delicious, and it had plenty of Shrimp and Pulpo. The Micheladas are on point, the mix was perfect I just added a couple dashes of Tapatio and it was a definite thirst quencher not to heavy. The service was great the waitress was really attentive and friendly made us feel at home. When I'm the area again I'll definitely come back and try something else on the menu.

    Camarones estilo al pulpo
    Vee V.

    Went to Mariscos El Pulpo today for the first time. Wow! This dish was AMAZING! Spicy too! It's called camarones estilo el pulpo. Service was amazing as well. Ambiance was very inviting and love that they have tvs up playing. I didn't realize we had this gem in Oxnard. I will definitely be going more often! Thank you!

    Fooooood
    Blanca F.

    My husbands birthday is near and he wanted to come to his favorite spot ! He just loves the vuelva a la vida Shrimp cocktail, they are the best here !!! I just love love there sea food !! Waitress was friendly , offered me the happy hour , thank you !! We sat in the patio very nice quiet and a good breeze of air it hit the spot ! We definitely recommend!!!

    Outdoor seating.
    liz t.

    Pretty good seafood restaurants. They give you large portions on the ceviche tostadas and they were delicious. The campechana cocktail had large shrimp and tender octopus. Overall all was very tasty and server was very attentive and polite. Minus one star because the tables in the outside patio were not cleared so we couldn't sit in the shade and they let people they know by pass the line when you are waiting to be seated.

    Pulpo al mojo de ajo w consomè rice beans salad and tortillas
    Nellie C.

    Came to Mariscos El Pulpo for 1st time. On a Sunday morning 10:30. They open at 9 am. Was not busy. The waitress sat us down right away. She's been working here for 15 years and was very nice. Soon more ppl started to arrive. They offer pick up or distancing seating in their outdoor patio or out front door they've set some tables as well. I ordered Menudo, only offered on sunday's. They offer small and large bowl size. The broth was good, with lots of tripe and hominy. Only the lg bowl comes w a Pata and small does not. served w tortillas and condiments. I also ordered Pulpo al Mojo de ajo, it came w consomé, rice, beans and salad. It came w about a pound or more of pulpo, it was tender and delicious. the rice and beans were real good. Husband order Caldo de siete mares. It of course had 7 types of seafood. It too was good. We decided to return and try other dishes.

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    Birria Mi Rancho

    Birria Mi Rancho

    4.8
    (133 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    A place recommended by a contractor who fixed our windows in Oxnard California. The man claims this…read moreis the best Mexican birria he's ever had in his life. With that being said, I wanted to try it out. This was about 2 years ago prior to this visit I had today at this location. I jotted the note down after overhearing him talking about it while watching Netflix. When arriving, the environment outside is run down, old fashioned and in the scary graffiti, homeless surrounding. Parking is difficult to find, but we got lucky me and a colleague. The place is on a road side where parking it located a few streets between about 100 feet away. The surrounding had graffiti and loitering which was unpleasant and I would imagine it is worse at night, be careful here! Inside, a wonderful aroma excites you as you enter the restaurant. Booths all around and hard uncomfortable seats. A lot of people came here today on Sunday afternoon. Customer service was excellent, the guy at the front was very chill, polite and acted as if I was his homie, buddy or good friend. This is what I like. I ordered the birria of course, a meat drenched in a bunch of flavors for days to keep the meat juicy, tender and moist. The variations ordered were three tacos plate with birria, onions cilantro and a consome that was massive. This meal was $17. The other order was a four piece birria quesadilla that was absolutely delightful, succulent and had a delicious hunger craving aroma and flavor that any starving or hungry person would die for! This plate was $14. The tacos did come with beans and rice. Between the two dishes the birria quesadilla was my favorite however, the tacos tasted better. The tortilla of the tacos was fresh and made with love. The value was regular, something I expected compared to taco trucks and side vendors of Mexican food. This place is extraordinary. I felt guilty after consumption because it was fatty, juicy and everything you would want in a pleasurable meal, but it was heavy on the calories and filling. It was a messy meal, I added salsas, more seasoning from the condiments bar. There were so many different sauces and fillings like lemon etc. to balance the flavors of the birria. The console incuded was an added kick that I loved. Definitely one of the best if not the best birria I ever had and I highly recommend this place if you like Mexican cuisine at its finest. An absolute hidden treasure that you need to try! I'll come back after a month of consistent cardio and strength training to burn enough fat and make room for another appetite that soothes my brain cells.

    It was my first time trying this spot out but it won't be my last visit. Yes, parking was a little…read morechallenging but worth it. Place isn't too big inside and it was packed when we went on a Saturday afternoon. I was for sure going to get the nachos and tacos but wanted more. Jesus was kind enough to recommend the grilled cheese and burrito. Both were great recs and delish! I mean I thought about the grilled cheese and burrito days after. The horchata was creamy and you could tell it was made in house. This place is delish, no notes.

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    El Taco De Mexico

    El Taco De Mexico

    3.8
    (271 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $

    Their reviews seem to really span the stars. I think it really depends on who the cook and staff…read moreare at any given time. I went there for lunch on a weekday, and I was pretty pleased with the service and food. The woman at the counter did speak English so that's always feels more comfortable, especially if you have any special requests. They have an open kitchen where they assemble orders, and the cook was rather friendly. I ordered a roasted pork burrito (I can't remember the name, but it's not carnitas). The meat was tender and tasted like it was slow cooked. The tortilla is not anything special, but all the fillings (rice, beans) were good. There is larger rice than beans ratio, but they give plenty of meat protein. I have been here several times in the past. I remember totally ratchet seating areas, where there were large holes in the floor. There seems to be some updates and the seating area is cleaned up (but I've only done takeout). They now also accept credit cards. For a low cost burrito, this is satisfying. Most burritos are ~ 10.

    I tried 3 products from here last night! I enjoyed 2/3! The…read morechicken taco was very flavorful and the green salsa was delicious! I loved the carne asada burrito but could have had just a touch less salt! I didn't love the crunchy shredded beef taco! It was extremely dry and the shell was baked not fried which made it have a weird texture!

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    Mariscos El Pulpo - seafood - Updated June 2026

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