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Mexican and seafood

Mexican seafood that balances bold, traditional spices without losing the natural flavor of the catch.

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Spacious and open dining area offers a family-friendly and welcoming atmosphere with home-style Mexican music playing softly. The vibe is quiet and pleasant, creating a comfortable setting for enjoying authentic, homemade Mexican dishes.

Shrimp tacos and asada tacos stand out with authentic flavors. Family-style dishes like carne asada fries and carnitas dinners offer home-cooked Mexican food with a strong traditional vibe.

Shrimp dishes stand out with deviled shrimp and shrimp fajita tostada featuring large portions. Fish tacos come grilled instead of fried, and shrimp cocktails and tacos are consistently flavorful.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is delicious and flavorful."

"You have to try the deviled shrimp; they're amazing."

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Expect wait times of 20-30 minutes during peak dinner hours.

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The restaurant offers large portion sizes for all menu items.

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Prices vary, but most dishes are reasonably priced.

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Mexican seafood restaurant offers fresh, well-seasoned dishes like ceviche, empanadas, and black aguachile with large portions. Atmosphere feels family-friendly and very clean, with friendly energy and lively music. Space can get hot due to lack of air conditioning.

Fish ceviche and fish tacos stand out with fresh taste and light breading. Tacos al gobernador feature perfectly seasoned shrimp with a zesty cream sauce, while salsa negra offers a spicy kick. The fajitas and aguachiles also deliver strong flavors.

Succulent shrimp dishes like camarones a la curacha come in a spicy, tangy sauce. The Caldo 7 mares offers a rich broth with fish, shrimp, and calamari. Fish tacos and ceviche feature fresh seafood with balanced seasoning and light breading.

People are saying

"I found the seafood here to be very fresh and delicious."

"The shrimp ceviche and fish tacos are delicious Mexican food."

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Expect limited menu options during peak hours due to high demand.

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Reservations are recommended on weekends to avoid long wait times.

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Parking is available nearby but can be limited during busy hours.

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Small dining area with tables placed close together creates a cozy, family atmosphere. Warm hospitality and authentic Sinaloan cuisine aromas fill the space, making it feel like home. Good music adds to the pleasant vibe during meals.

Menudo Blanco con Pata stands out as a signature dish, capturing authentic flavors. The birria and sopes with broth deliver a genuine taste of Sinaloan home cooking, with touches like birria ramen con queso and shredded meat tostadas adding variety.

Shrimp ceviche stands out as a popular dish with a wait that feels worth it. The menu also features Shrimp Cocktail Agua Chile Style and a shrimp quesadilla, though opinions on the cocktail vary.

People are saying

"You have to try the birria; it's the best Mexican food I've had."

"The seafood here tastes like it came straight from a home kitchen."

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There is a 3% charge for card payments, so cash is recommended.

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Parking is available in a back lot and on the main street.

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The restaurant has only 4 to 6 tables, which may lead to wait times.

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Small Mexican diner with clean, homey atmosphere and fifties hits music playing. Offers patio dining and a couple of TVs showing sports. Serves a mix of Mexican and American dishes with affordable prices despite inflation.

Shrimp burrito with avocado and burrito supreme with chile verde stand out for their rich flavors. Menudo, tacos de papa, and salsa verde offer authentic tastes. Chilaquiles, el pastor gordita, pozole, and taco plate deliver an explosion of flavors.

Shrimp dishes stand out with a shrimp burrito with avocado and a steak and shrimp combo that taste good. Fish tacos come chopped and breaded, with a crispy texture and sour cream added, which may not suit everyone.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is so flavorful, especially the chilaquiles."

"The shrimp burrito with avocado was to die for."

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Cash is preferred due to a surcharge on credit card payments.

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The diner offers a large menu with all-day breakfast and Mexican dishes.

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Expect large portion sizes that are good for sharing.

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Mexican restaurant with live music and full bar creates a lively atmosphere where conversation requires raising voices. Spacious and family-friendly, it offers authentic flavors and fresh, flavorful dishes like ceviche and micheladas.

Generous portions of ceviche tostadas come stacked with extra tostadas on the side. The tostada de camaron stands out with its visual appeal and flavor, enhanced by lime, salt, and pepper. Fajitas, camarones ala diabla, and enchiladas de camarón offer solid options, while tacos feature flavorful meat with a good amount in each.

Fresh oysters stand out with a strong flavor. Cooked shrimp come with a Chipotle cheese sauce that adds a spicy twist. Cocktails often include plenty of shrimp, enhancing the seafood experience.

People are saying

"The Seafood here is great; the staff is very attentive."

"You have to try the Molcajete, it's loaded with shrimp, chicken, and steak."

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Parking is easy, but it can get crowded during peak hours.

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The restaurant gets crowded on weekends, so plan accordingly.

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There is a 4% service charge for credit card payments.

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Interior shows hacienda flair with a clean, family-friendly dining room. Mariachi music plays softly, creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere for quick bites or relaxed meals. A self-serve salsa bar adds convenience and variety to the experience.

Authentic Mexican food shines through with real recipes passed down through generations. Dishes like the breakfast burrito with chorizo and potatoes, rich birria, and chicken mole enchiladas stand out for their flavor and quality.

Shrimp dishes stand out with options like shrimp taco plate, camarones a la diabla featuring nine shrimp, and dry shrimp scampi burrito. Shrimp cocktails vary, sometimes watery with few shrimp, differing from typical Mexican styles.

People are saying

"The Mexican food's salsas were so delicious and packed the perfect punch."

"I loved the shrimp dishes, especially the camarones a la diabla."

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The restaurant gets busy on weekends, so arrive early for a seat.

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The dining room is small, making seating limited during peak hours.

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Parking is available, but it shares space with a gym.

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Small space with cleanliness and a chips and salsa bar creates a simple, casual setting. Heat inside can be uncomfortable due to poor air conditioning. Menu features highly rated tacos and frequent renovations show ongoing care for the business.

Tacos stand out with birria, shrimp, and fish options featuring great sauces. A salsa bar offers four tasty varieties alongside fresh chips, radishes, and lime. Burritos and carne asada fries taste fresh and authentic.

Fish tacos feature nice-sized battered fish with great taco sauce that balances a mild fish flavor. Shrimp tacos stand out as delicious and a favorite dish here.

People are saying

"I thought the tacos de asada and birria tacos were really good."

"The fish tacos here have really good sauce."

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A taco costs almost $4, and a burrito is $14.

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Sour cream and cheese are not included, and the menu was not updated.

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The restaurant serves a lot of food, but it's not very cheap.

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Small restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with nice decor and good background music. The vibe is friendly and quiet, allowing easy conversation even on busy nights. Seafood dishes stand out as a distinctive feature of the menu.

Authentic and gourmet Mexican dishes include red chilaquiles, fish ceviche tostada, and green enchiladas. The menu features molcajete and Sonora tacos, served with rice that complements beans, tacos, and enchiladas.

Seafood stands out with fresh shrimp served quickly and generously. Dishes like shrimp tacos, aguachiles, and fish ceviche tostada highlight the menu's focus on quality and flavor.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here, especially the shrimp tacos, was delicious."

"The shrimp and octopus dinner was pretty fire."

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They now have a license to serve alcohol.

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The restrooms were dirty and lacked paper towels.

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The portions were generous.

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Small dining area fills with noisy clattering and pleasant background music, creating a lively fast food vibe. Families and smiling customers enjoy authentic Mexican food with large portions in a clean, energetic space. Drive-thru service adds convenience despite limited parking.

Chilaquiles verdes and tacos stand out with grilled onions and fried jalapeño enhancing the flavor. Fresh chicken enchiladas, bean and cheese burritos, and taquitos come with free chips and salsa that many find exceptional.

Shrimp dishes stand out with options like shrimp ceviche and garlic shrimp loaded with garlic. A simple shrimp order includes three halved shrimp priced at $9.99.

People are saying

"The homemade salsa and chile verde are wonderful."

"The seafood here is delicious."

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2024 Easter Sunday will open until 3PM.

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Parking is limited but available in the back and side of the restaurant.

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The restaurant offers a drive-through option for quick service.

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Large Mexican grocery store with extensive product variety and fresh meat and vegetables. Atmosphere feels authentic to Mexico but somewhat lifeless, with most customers drawn by location. Includes an in-store restaurant and offers curbside pick-up for convenience.

Tacos come with fresh corn tortillas and a variety of fillings. Tamales offer options like beef, chicken, pork, cheese, pineapple, and strawberry. Salsa and guacamole are always fresh and made to order.

Fresh shrimp ceviche and fried fish stand out with good flavor and quality. The seafood section offers a wide variety without strong fishy smells, alongside hot foods and bakery items.

People are saying

"The carnitas and ceviche here are super tasty."

"I really liked their shrimp ceviche."

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Northgate González Market offers a wide variety of authentic Mexican products.

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The market is known for its fresh meat and vegetables.

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Expect reasonable prices compared to other supermarkets in the area.

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Small, family-run Mexican restaurant with authentic atmosphere and Spanish music playing. Friendly vibe with live trio performances and multiple TVs showing sports. Menu offers affordable prices and a wide variety of dishes, including standout cheese enchiladas and green salsa.

Offers authentic Mexican food with standout dishes like cheese enchiladas and Birria. The green salsa and micheladas complement the menu well, especially with items like the wet burrito and surf and turf burrito.

Shrimp dishes include a shrimp soup broth sample and shrimp enchiladas. Fish soup and grilled salmon are also on the menu. Some shrimp have a frozen texture that affects taste.

People are saying

"The Mexican food here is amazing, especially the handmade tortillas."

"The shrimp soup broth and fish soup were delicious."

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Happy hour offers great deals on food and drinks.

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Prices are affordable, especially for lunch specials.

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Expect large portions; many guests take food home.

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