My husband is always craving mariscos, so while we were in town waiting to meet up with a friend, we decided to grab a quick bite. This place was nearby, and I'm really glad we gave it a try. Everything tasted fresh and was really good. We ordered the campechana, a shrimp w/mango, and salsa negra tostada, and both were bomb. The salsa they brought to the table was spicy as hell, in the best way, and the michelada was made well. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the service. Since it was our first time, we walked in and no one greeted us, so we weren't sure if we should seat ourselves or order at the counter. We eventually went to the register, and the server who helped us was nice enough, but after our food came out, no one checked on us again. I probably would've ordered another drink or more food if someone had come back. Overall, though, we'd definitely come back if we lived in the area. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth trying. read more

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I ordered some *camarones al mojo de ajo* (garlic shrimp), and they were ridiculously small; I also ordered some *aguachile*. They don't cook the way they used to--it had been a while since I last ate here. I don't know if the owners have changed, but the flavor isn't the same anymore. The food wasn't bad, but I won't be coming back. Plus, the waiter didn't seem very friendly. That's why I'm only giving it one star. read more

We get there, no one greets us, no acknowledgement. We sit down at a table, its dirty , so was the one next to ot. It took a while for someone to bring menus, no smiles or any sign of being welcomed. I asked the waiter if he could clean the tavle, he said he would but made a face as if he was annoyed at my request. We left for another mariscos place tben, we will not patronoza a place that is not friendly to guests and acts as if they are doing you a favor with their presence. A turn around on cuatomer service is sorely needed at this place. read more

Perfect food for the cruda, came in grabbed some empanadas (10/10) with mayo and green chile , fresh place , you want mariscos herethe spot to get what your looking for ! read more

We had oysters, fish ceviche tostada and agua chiles. The oysters were the best part of this meal. The fish lacked flavor and the agua chiles were not spicy. The waiter seemed a little annoyed he was working on a Sunday. read more

Clean, spacious dining room. Island/coastal theme interior decor. Music sometimes live. Stopped by as I waited for a car repair. Server brings chips and salsa right away. I had two Marlin empanadas and 1 marlin taco. $10.49 + 9.5% = $11.49 plus tip. I thought I'd get one more taco but was satisfied with 1. Very good meat. Served hot. Live band went around offering performances for pay as we ate. Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices. Will be back for next car repair. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Cool, spacious dining room with plenty of seating. - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

Food is amazing, home cooked touch. No complaints here. Ambiance is like any other typical Mexican Restaurant, what's good here is the for quality. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Agua Chiles - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

Be coming here for the shrimp empanadas and agua chili still the same owner so food is good. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Caseluita - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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"Camarones a la diabla" weren't spicy at all and taste like tomato canned. The beans also taste from the can without flavor. Not to mention the shrimp came tiny like the ones you find packaged at your local market. I honestly could of done a better job at cooking, I will never be coming here again. Service was good but everything else no. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - "Camarones a la diabla" - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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My first order was a take out aguachile. They are amazing I asked for not so spicy ones and they came out great I love that sauce. This last time we went we got the camarones a la cucaracha they were delicious paired with rice and beans the camarones a la plancha with salad and fries is also a great choice. The staff treats you good and is accommodating to your eating needs which I thing is so important. This is a whole in the wall place with cozy vibes. I'd recommend it to anyone in the area looking for some home cooked style food. Love the art inside the place, it definitely portrays life by the ocean. read more

Terrible, I ordered filete emoanizado. I got two small fillets like the kind you buy in the frozen section at the grocery store. They were burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. The rice was mushy and over cooked. read more

Ordered carry out after a long day of settling in to a new home and boy was I not disappointed! I ordered with my standards low as it was close to closing on Easter Sunday and I've never tried this place. Once I arrived I was greeted by very kind staff and was amazed when my order came with a package of tostadas to enjoy! I'm so used to restaurants being stingy and only giving you one tostada per order that getting a bag has to be highlighted! Sea Food options like the Jaiva, Fish, Camarón or mixed all tasted extremely good to me and my wife not to mention fresh! The octopus in the mix was so soft and tender which made me happy and my wife enjoyed their michelada mix at home and loved it! Truly a Sea Food Gem Try them out! Extra stars if I could! 10/10 read more

The food was great! But the presentation of the food could have been better or bigger, compared to other restaurants I've been to. Also, we received a whole bag of tostadas, just funny. Not sure if this is their way of chips? My fish tostada was very well made and didn't require additional condiments such as lime or salt. I did order an octopus tostada since the first 2 fish tostadas weren't fulfilling. Was the food great yes. Was the customer service great, well sure. But I will not come, back. read more

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Food flavorless bad service and the bathrooms were unsanitary. I found multiple hairs in the bathroom sink and they were all out of toilet paper. It had seem as if it had not been cleaned for many days. None of my family liked the flavor of their food or their food in general. read more

Large portions, quick n friendly service. There was a live music group playing customer's request.

No sirve este restaurante para comer, yo fui por un cóctel de Camaron grande para llevar y llegando a mi casa me doy cuenta que solo me echaron 15 camarón pequeñito increíble lo que me dieron párese agua con pepino definitivamente no se los recomiendo y no es primera vez que me pasa. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Coctel de Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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Bomb aguachiles , empanadas de camarón, shrimp cocktail... !!! Im usually not a big fan of michelada but here they taste so good. Love coming here , lowkey spot read more

The best Aguachiles in the SFV, has been my favorite for over 20 years!! The shrimp empanadas are really good as well as their Micheladas!!

Their agua Chile is the best! Get it spicy with avocado however, their tacos are not worth the price for what it is. We got some tacos plain for 2.50$ but they looked like 1$ tacos read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Tacos are too small for the prize - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

This is a great hole in the wall in Sun Valley. Service is quick and attentive even on a busy Sunday. The guy with the braces is always running around and serving what seems to be the whole restaurant. I always tip him well, he does a great job. The aguachiles here are very good as is the tostada mixta and the ceviche de pescado. It's not the best Mariscos ever but it's really good for the area and the prices are okay. They charge you one dollar extra for avocado but the menu depicts the items coming with avocado already and shows no additional price info for it being added. No biggie. Just noticed it on the receipt and thought that was weird. Anyway I would definitely say to come and get your mariscos fix here if you're in the area. You must have a michelada to accompany your meal. Oh!!! And I love that they give you the whole packet of tostadas so you don't have to be bugging or waiting for more!! And they have my favorite tostadas here!! The Orange El Paraíso ones! read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Aguachiles - 16.50 . $1 more for avocado - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

I've never ordered anything off their menu other than their Aguachiles. They have the best Aguachiles in the San Fernando Valley. I've been coming here for years and this place never fails. Micheladas are also good. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Aguachiles and Micheladas - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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Bad customer service, they are always with unhappy faces, don't even want to ask for napkins because there already looking at you weird, there food is not great like it was about 15 years ago, I think anyone can make there regular Shrimp Ceviche, ingredients are very obvious no special ingredients, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cilantro and lime salt,,,, there ambiance is ok just people that have been going there for a while because there nothing better in this area, if you really want to eat Mariscos you have to take a drive out to LA to eat bomb ceviche, I just rather make it at home if I have time and don't feel like driving out to Mariscos Choiy,,, And by the way don't be amazed because they give you a bag of open Tostada's that does not cut it for me!!!! read more

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The best aguachiles spot in the Valley. Hands down! They also have a pretty bomb shrimp cocktail. Decently priced and very fast service. Very happy with them! read more

Mariscos el Viejito is known for their aguachile and seafood (mariscos) soups I was told. I also watched the tables order the aguachile. On Instagram, it was the one photo that everyone posted tagging the restaurant. It looks similar to the delicious aguachile I've tasted at La Vero's in Oxnard. You also have the option of tasting it as a tostada. Today, I wanted to taste their taco de marlin, gobernador (shrimp tacos), shrimp empanada, and tostada de pescado (fish ceviche). I didn't order aguachile because I had it pretty recently at my go-to seafood spot in the Downtown LA area and I could not handle the heat. According to the restaurant, they are able to adjust the heat to mild. Good to know for next time. I loved the taco de marlin which is not an easy taco to find in Los Angeles. It was a satisfying taco with handmade tortillas. It was better than the taco de marlin that I tried recently at a seafood/produce market in Mazatlan. The shrimp empanada that some people here are raving about was forgettable and a little burned. I've had better shrimp empanadas in North Hills at "Mariscos La Isla: Estilo Nayarit." The tostada de pescado was no different than I've tried elsewhere. I would need a side-by-side comparison to know the difference. The only other places I've had this taco is at Coni'Seafood (West LA/Inglewood locations), Cheko El Rey Del Sarandeado in Long Beach, Mariscos Mazateño in Tijuana, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta. You must get the horchata. It is probably the best I've had in LA. The service could be more attentive as I waited and waited for my check and had to ask for water once I finished my horchata, but there was only 1 server. So I get it. I'll definitely be back to try more next time I'm in the area or if I'm in the mood for tacos de marlin. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

This is my go to when it's hot....Ceviche de pescado is the best here so are the aguachiles. When it's cold the 7 mares is perfect, it always hits the spot. I also recommend the cazuelada, it is so good. read more

this place still slaps. most of the bad reviews are for the "bad service". but with an aguachile that good, you can slap me in the face before serving it to me and i'll still be happy. read more

We got sick eating here. My girlfriend is literally in excruciating stomach pain. My campechana was watery and only had like 4 shrimps. She ordered the aquachiles and like them however thinking back she also said shrimp portions were small. The restaurant seemed dirty/ unsanitary the services was whatever. I'm never going back read more

Very good aguachiles Big variety of seafood. Everything is good but aguachiles Stan out read more

I read the reviews before going and it seemed like a good Mexican restaurant, however, in my opinion it was not. I ordered a few things to try out their menu. I ordered a mojarra plate with French fries and salad. The fish wasn't fresh, it seemed to have been warmed up again. Salad was ok and French fries were good no salt nor seasoning was added. I ordered shrimp empanadas and I will give it a thumbs down. It didn't have whole shrimp it was almost as if they make the shrimp as a mashed potato texture. The shrimp cocktail was ok, my bf liked it but I wasn't a big fan. Ordered 1 mojarra plate, shrimp cocktail, 3 small shrimp empanadas and 3 carne asada tacos with rice and beans. Total was $62, in my opinion they are overpriced and their food isn't authentic Mexican food. read more

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The aguachiles are my favorite, we tried their shrimp empanadas and those were a hit!

My mother loves/obsessed over their shrimp aguachiles. For being a hole in the wall spot I feel the price is really steep for their aguachiles $17-19. They do come with tostadas. Usually order to go BC of the area and it's so far. but i definitely say it's well worth it being the best shrimp Aguachiles you can buy! Also recommend their shimp empanadas, thin and crispy with moist shrimp filled centers. \ I had the Shrimp a la diabola (chipotle sauce shrimp) It wasn't too spicy, the sauce was light and good, very large serving so it would be good for sharing. comes w/ rice. I don't recommend the tap water, dosen't taste filltered. there's usually parking but i always do take out so not very sure for dining in. good service They recently re did the seating, frankly i miss the booths (from that one time i dined in) now they have various dining tables. read more

DELICIOSO!!! Food and service was great. They also had good options for kids. My favorite were the aguachiles. read more

Mariscos El Viejito - Aguachiles, tostadas de pescado, cóctel De camarón , michelada - Mexican Near Me - Sun Valley, California

The guy that works here always has a attitude my husband went in to eat and he was throwing and slamming things like he was mad. But they do have good micheladas . read more

Great seafood recommend for take out ambience is not for everyone. Parking is bad but the food makes up for it shrimp soup is good and all cocktails are great. My favorite is the aguachile you can have spicy or non spicy but if you like non spicy then what's the fun in it. read more

Honestly I've lived in the area for many years and never noticed this place was here. The plaza that it is located in is kind of in a random spot so if you didn't pay attention you wouldn't see it. The restaurant itself has a very welcoming home vibe to it. I ordered the shrimp cocktail which was pretty good and it was actually served in a cocktail glass unlike other places. My only hope is that they add just a bit more of the cucumber and avocado to it. It would taste more proportional in my opinion. read more

Great atmosphere, Great Good, and Good Prices =D I love going here for their delicious seafood dishes. read more

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Daughter wanted octopus. Was close by and stopped by. You arrive and you are given a bag of tostadas and spicy salsa. My daughter ordered a tostada with octopus only, she didn't want any veggies in it. Just lemon and octopus. I didn't think they could make it since lot of places its pretty much all mixed in already. Not here. The tostatda came as ordered and she was a happy camper. Big chunks of octopus. I ordered a platillo de octopus and shrimp on the griddle. it came with a side salad and rice along with hand made tortillas. It was very, very good. It kept this fat girl very happy. The portions are pretty big. I did have to order lots of lemon on the side but all in all it was very good. I didn't think by the look on the outside that i would get the kind of food i did. Will definitely come back. read more

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Oh my gosh!!!! Best mariscos ever! I don't like aguachile and I had theirs and it was really delicious! Not too tangy or spicy. I also had the Marlin empanada which was also bomb! Absolutely recommend to check this place out! read more

I need to find a new seafood restaurant here in the Valley! Any suggestions? Im going yo keep my comments yo my self! Don't recommend this place! Use to be good not anymore!!! read more

First And last time going here, I ordered the aguachiles to go, paid 20 bucks for it and when I got home they didn't even fill them up all the way, they were almost no shrimp just pure cucumber and to top it off the aguachile was not even spicy at all, no taste to it whatsoever and also what kind of seafood place doesn't have chips?? I guess they don't make any ‍ read more