El Tina Fish Market

I absolutely love their seafood soup. Every time I'm in NY, I make a special stop to this El Tina Fish Market to enjoy their delicious food. This time, we had non-breaded shrimp with green plantains and seafood soup with a side of plantains and garlic. We tried their seafood salad as well, and it was good. Reminder to bring cash as they don't accept cards or any other forms of payment. Be patient when you come as street parking is limited and hard to find. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and enjoy seafood.

Definitely a uptown staple never disappoints no matter what time you come!! Love love !!

I strictly go here for shrimp and mash! fried or natural, either type are delicious but my fav is the natural’s. I also get a side of tostones with the garlic sauce 🤤 It’s a small spot & could get loud and crowded at times but the food is well worth it, but to go plates are more so the way to go, it’s a good spot you get served fast it’s open 24hrs.

My sister and I always visit this place when we're in the mood for a long trip on the train. We ride here all the way from Brooklyn to get their mash potatoes and onions. The fish and shrimp are delish!

A school fish sandwich would have been better in taste and in presentation. 3 slices of wheat bread and 2 small pieces of fish, DRY AF no cheese no tartar sauce nothing just bread and fish. They don’t take cards either just cash.

If you love ❤️ fish and are up late then this uptown spot is a go to for sure. As soon as you walk the smell of fried fish along with fresh herb aromas just fill up your nose with wow sensations, Definitely a hidden gem 💎 under the 1 train by 207 street. So next time your in The dyckman area and your hanging out stop by for some fresh fish 🐟 and good late night seafood eats 😋 at this location oh and make to bring cash.

still the best OCTOPUS SALAD EVER!!! 14 years.... just as good! quality is quality!

Shrimps do not taste as good as before mash potatoes taste blah

24/7, 365! Cash only! Get some seafood, fried fish, fried shrimp! Fries, mash potatoes or tostones. I went late and the wait time was minimal. However if you go from like 3PM - 12ish it will be busy. I ordered the shrimp and fries. They came with tartar sauce, two lemon wedges, hot sauce and ketchup . They have all those condiments inside the store if you want to add it there. It was made to order so everything was piping hot. Had to let it cool off. Food was good, I would go back to try some other options.

Hey discovered this spot at the end of summer. One of my Dominican boys' put me on. Fried fish with mash potato and pickled red onions. Never saw that combo but it was banging. The fish fried to perfection upon command site well on a mountain of well seasoned mashed. It just works. A little pricey $23 for 2 pieces of fish and mashed. This is take out only but worth it for the experience. Good product.

Fish and puree is always on point. Sopa de marisco is good. Service is fast, being that you order at the counter. "Small diner" setting, is comfortable enough for a quick meal.

So the food always hit for me when i frequented this place in 2018-2019. It's a straight shooter tbh. I get the fried snapper and tostones. I'm not sure if it is still popping with quality but i do know it was consistent! The staff we ehhh due to sometime a language barrier it just fast paced due to its popularity. So no real aesthetic just grab and go

It's my to go place for fried shrimp, fried fish. Quality, taste has totally changed. Still great place if you don't want to head to city island.!!!

Great late night meal. Shrimp, mashed potatoes and a side of fish. Great late night meal. Shrimp, mashed potatoes and a side of fish. Great

I just recently went here just to grab a fish sandwich and they were trying to give me a half of a dry fish. Smh! No way! I'm never going back to this place. The service is trash!

Just got whiting and fries from here. WHITING SHOULD NOT SMELL THIS FISHY. It's a sign of bad food. Don't go here. Especially late at night

I love me some El Tina the perfect place to get a late night fulfilling meal, the potatoes are really like butter so smooth and flavorful and they add these pickled onions to the mash and its what you would say boneinnaappleteeth lol lol but I chose shrimp as my protein and that's always my favorite fried, then they give you the side of lime and tartar. The service is really quick because they are open 24 hrs and they prep to plan ahead pleaseeee try to get them onions that are marinated until they are fall off the bone onions. The place is small with just a counter to order and pick us from but this little shop is just enough to get the bang for your buck. Sorry no photos are here the food GONE !

The food gets 5 stars. It is very tasty and filling. Portions are above average. Worth the price. Ambiance is uncomfortable. The place is overcrowded almost always. No parking and on a very active location. If you try to call a order in to get the order started for both parking convenience and time efficiency; The staff is very short and unwilling to provide good customer service. Then the establishment is CASH ONLY. In this day and age tap to pay and contactless payments are safer options for many reasons. They have been cash only for years and any other method of payment isn't looking promising.

I've been coming for almost 30 years and although they had a period that the food suffered, it's never truly disappointed The staff is somewhat rude, but it's forgiving as it's hectic and extremely fast-paced This is not a fancy place (at all); this should be the definition-example of what's called a hole in the wall Get the seafood soup with potatoes on the side and fried fish -- Trust me Just make sure someone stays outside waiting in the car or it will be an incredibly expensive meal (the ticket agents are everywhere) *Eat outside of your car; if the seafood soup spills in your car the scent will stay for about 6 months

This place has been open for quite some time now. The thing I like is that it's always consistent and fresh. They have some really good fried fish and shrimp!! The seafood here is delicious and there's no argument about that. This is really quality over quantity because it does feel like it's a little bit of food but when you think about it even places like city island charge about the same prices. For fried shrimp for 5 shrimps with fries it's about 7$ & for 10 shrimps is about 13$. I would definitely keep coming here the food is good and they're open 24 hours.If you get hungry at late night and you're around 207th street you know where to go.

El Tina Fish Market; during better times (pre COVID-19), it was the 24/7 seafood spot that everyone went to when coming out of their sister bar/lounge to satisfy their drunchies. Other patrons swear that the food is equally as amazing whether you're drunk or sober. The good news is it's conveniently located right under the 207th street stop on the 1 train. Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards. Their fried fish combo with mashed potatoes and tostones is probably the best combo you'll find on their menu. They pack it nicely into a paper box and you can feel its warmth all throughout your walk/train ride/Uber ride. The fish tastes amazingly fresh, their potatoes will comfort you on the even the worst days, and the tostones vary between crunchy and soft to appease all tastes. You give the man at the counter 12 dollars, and he slides you a heavy box filled with protein and carbs that most people cannot finish in one sitting. If you are looking for something on the lighter side, their sopa pescado is also one for the books. Throw some lime and hot sauce in that bad boy and it's perfection. I rarely go 3 stops out of my way for food, but El Tina was worth the literal extra mile.

Called and called over again and again, waiting to get a response so I can make an order for me and my wife, but it says open 24 seven with the menus going and everything unbelievable what a waste of time and a waste of hunger

Was hanging out in Inwood and we saw this place and had to come inside. The smell of their fried fish was intoxicating and we went for their small cerviche and fried fish with green plantain, which was filling enough for two to share. The restaurant is small, almost like a railroad style with stools on the side of the bar tables and about 3 tables on the side for those who come in fours. Personally, I recommend the bar area so you can watch them make their yummy fish. Their fish and cerviche was very fresh and flavored very well. Their service is excellent and this place was really packed on a Saturday around 4pm when we where there. If you're around the area, you gotta check this place out. Oooh and one more thing, their soup is AMAZING!, a medley of seafood that's seasoned very well and is definitely perfect for the winter months (or just any months if you're into seafood itself)!!!

The best fried shrimp and mashed potatoes with extra onions! This place is legit the best for fried shrimp. The shrimp is not fried too hard and its very fresh! Just see the photos! Worth a stop in if in the area. Will definitely try the seafood soup next time!

AMAZING seafood soup is a must have! always hot, fresh and packed with all kinds of seafood meats. anytime me or someone i care about is sick in bed this is my solution as it has always helped get better. the mashed potatoes and fried fish are worth it too.

I love this place I've only been here after dark when the restaurant dine in part closes but everything is great. My boyfriend loves the whiting sandwiches with fries and I love the soup, the fried plantains, the fried shrimp and the pickled onions especially the mashed potato & the seafood salad. Everything is fresh & great everytime! The regulars are kind of pushy there so they can smell new blood, definitely stand your ground and wait in line and the wait will be worth it.

Food quality has been consistent! One of the best fried fish I've ever had. Great costumer service

Quick , not expensive take out place for fried fish. This place is very popular usually a line outside . the fried Bass with Mashed potatoes are very filling & delicious! Once you get in you gotta yell your order to the guys because thats the way the other customers do it . If you stand there you will be there all day . The "7 powers" soup is a good hangover cure its like a mix seafood soup but at 6$ for a small , I doubt there is any REAL seafood in there . Still good tho

I give it a 4 because although i know these guys are busy and tired they dont have to be unpleasant and unwelcoming. I honestly just be wanting to get my food and leave. I only get their fried shrimps and totones when i go and it always hit.

There's a reason why this place is open 24 hours day. Only sides are mash potatoes, french fries and fried plantains. Savory onions are included with the fish order if you are lucky enough to like onions - this are reallllly good. Its like the most delicious street fare but indoors...including drinks it could hit close to $35 for two plates..will feed 4. The 7 Powers soup is only $5..small one is enough to make you happy...sometimes the 7 powers hit you the next day or two..the soup turns some people into Wonder Woman and He-Man others into Sleeping Beauty and The Fat Cat..its all good depending on your age..the older you are the more power it gives you. I always get one, it turns me into Aladdin. The people that work here dont talk much, And English is not their first language, but under that fear of maybe having to parle Ingles to a hungry costumer which can be a scary though for anyone that doesnt speak the language theres a big heart that loves everyone the same - they are good people. Been going there for yearssss..only words ever exchanged are: my food order, please, thank you and see you later, in Spanish of course. So come on down, just point to what you want and you shall get...we are all welcomed here.

Fresh whitey ( fish is actually better) and shrimp fish open 24 hrs .. mash potatoes are bomb !!

This is the place to stop by after clubbing or in a cold day to grab your Fish soup and fried Fish Filet with tostones. During the day is a fish market and at night they turn it into a kitchen with 5 or 6 items. everything is fried and made fresh in front of you, except the soup obviously. The fish has no bones and its deep fried with beer batter and seasoned well. The tostones are peeled, cut and fried in front of you. They also have mash potatoes, (sweet potato) batatas fritas and yucca. This 0 frills place is just a whole in the wall with 2-3 tables and quick service. The soup revives even zombies..

It was ok.... my food was done pretty fast. I wish the fish was seasoned a little more and my lemonade was a tad bitter, as if the lemons were left out too long.... good portion of food though. I would definitely return as the service was fast and it's open 24 hours.

The fish is incredible! It is seasoned to perfection and deliciously fried. I don't live in the heights but when I make the trip it's always for this place! The seafood soup is freshly made everyday. All of the fish is fresh. The portion size for the fish is huge! Every time I eat both pieces I fall asleep. My advice don't eat it all at one sitting! Go for the fish and mashed potatoes! Don't forget the soup!!

This is the best fish spot I've been to ever! I love that the fish never smells fishy if that makes any sense everything is always fresh and it always taste the same no matter how many times you go there you get the same quality every time. They're also open 24 hours so you can't beat that. This place gets really busy on the weekends after a good night of clubbing. I love their shrimp and fish and octopus salad is definitely a must

As small as this place is, As good as the food taste. There's barely space when you come in to this fish market. A few tables to sit but with the steam of the food i dont think you will want to sit inside. Its a great place to order food or take out. Whats good about this spot is open 24/7 so u can go at any time of the day and get served. My all time favorite dishes from them is the papa con filete y sebollita frita, and the sopa de marisco trust me you wont regret it. My only main concern is the places are a bit too expensive but other than that its a great place.

I love this spot! 24 hr Cash only seafood spot. Their Octopus soup is bomb too. Took my babygirl here for late night snack .. this place always does a greedy girl justice!

Fresh hot food !!! lovely welcoming owner. Their should be cleaning on tables and more seating but trust me I am not complaining this place is awesome!!!

I've heard many great things so we ordered the fried fish, shrimp and mashed potatoes. Good portion size but no flavor.

Wether If it's for lunch, or dinner, or a night out drinking.. this is your go to place for some quick fish. I always come n get the fish n totones when I never know what to eat. It's fast and it's good. My reason for giving them 3 stars is because the staff is RUDE. They'll completely ignore you while trying to order or pretend to hear you. I never tip them because of this. I always get my food to go also because of this. Just come in and get your food and head out.

Not much on the menu, the place is super small but the food is good, fresh and made to order ( not the mash).

Best fried fish and shrimp in town! Freshly made to order and the mash potatoes with red onions are to die for. At first i was a little hesitant to go because it was so small and looked so packed at it was a little intimidating. But once I went in the service was great and food was even better. I would recommend the fried whiting or shrimp with mash and red onions.

I've eaten here twice. Food is delicious! And being 24/7 makes it a great choice at any hour. The fried red snapper with mash and pickled onions! Just perfect! Not only and still crunchy which I get home to eat it! Also their fresh lemonade is great! A definite no brainer when the mood hits!

Yea idk I saw this place on YouTube and know that it's a pretty well known spot in the heights. I went in and ordered the fried calamari. They ask you if you want mashed potatoes or plantains, I was in the heights so not getting the plantains would be disrespectful lol. They cook the food right in front of you and I witnessed them open a frozen store bought bag of calamari and drop it into the fryer. I wanted to ask for my money back and walk out but didn't and was disappointed the entire time I ate there.

Get yer fish soup! Get yer fish soup here! This thing will knock out colds, cure hangovers, heal upset tummies. It will keep you warm when you're suffering the dreaded NYC cold and when you need a last minute killing dinner idea. It's delicious to all; men, women and children. *hint* Go for the $9 large soup & be careful with the little bones. A soup that contains crab, octopus, shrimp, fish, and just about as much delicious flavor as you can put in a soup coming from a fish market. Tostones are optional (make them yourself when you get home). Get lots of lemon and spicy sauce. Go and get some now, but remember it's cash only. Raise a spoon to my name later.

This place keeps its reputation going for having delicious tasting fish and shrimp. Hadn't been here in a while and now I'm wondering why. Line was reasonable but worth it

I've taken a cab from the south bronx to El Tina at 2am just for an octopus salad and tostones. I've also left a bar at 3am a couple of blocks away and somehow floated over to El Tina and ended up with an octopus salad and a plastic fork and a ginger ale. Don't ask me how this magic has happened. Just know it has. ... And I'll probably float over there again in the next 6 months. It's a raggedy looking spot that's cash only. But damn it hits the spot.

Love this spot!!! Definitely must try it out you won't be disappointed... I'm from Bklyn and lived up here 20yrs ago and still come up here since I was 18yrs old

Terrible place! This is the first and last time I'll get food from here! There was no meat on the fish and it was dry and terrible. Not to mention the bones! It says filet. Do they know what filet means? Not to mention the guy used his bare hands to touch the fish to put in the box! Just briefly but still hello health laws!! Latex gloves when handling food! It was mostly mashed potatoes and red onions. $11 for an order of mashed potato a pile of onions and dry fish. Not to mention the fish smelled tasted overly fishy. Terrible! Terrible! Terrible!

Fresh fried fish. Good quality fish. Usually sea bass but changes sometimes. According to season. I usually order it with out flour breading. But with it is also good. They are open 24/7 probably one of the best spots after u drink. The fish comes with alot of mashed potatoes or plantains or both. They are also famous for their seafood soup.

This is unbelievable. Its a tiny hole in the wall. Where they fry the fish in front of the counter. Thats not the worst of it. But two pieces of fried whiting for $11. A major rip off. I cant believe anyone would rave about this place. It makes you wonder who wrote the reviews!!

The food is okay. I'm not a person heavy on seasoning but it should be seasoned right. I ordered a Whiting filet platter with fried plantains, which came with 2 pieces of large fillets and a decent portion of plantains. The fish was fried very very soft and very lighty seasoned making it have an overpowering fishy taste. The tostones are large but they came seasonless too (as expected) which wasn't a problem because a little salt can handle that. The service was fast which would be one of the only pluses for me. Going back is debatable for me.

I found them on Yelp, so I ordered The shrimp and mashed potatoes for pickup, ( really good ) and a side of tostones which were perfect seasoned well, not too much not under and the mash was smooth no awkward lumps. They do get busy but they try their best not to keep people waiting. If you are fluent in Spanish it does make things easier for them, but in person -- they have a menu you can point at and thats in both English AND Spanish so have no fear.

Staple in community and the food is phenomenal. If your looking for a fancy place to pass the Grey Poupon this is not the place for you. However if your looking for a delicious fried fatty meal then this is your place... treat yourself. I usually run a little longer if I'm expecting to indulge. Any-hoot the food is pretty good.

Outstanding food! Best place to get fried fish with tostones for sure. Seafood soup is equally delicious

Um, the sheer smell that comes out of this place is enough to discourage even the portliest, hungriest, drunken man from ever eating any seafood ever again. My goodness gracious, the smell is nauseating as you get off the train, and it seems to pierce the nostril creating a burning sensation as the hairs trap the horrible stench and it stays with you all the way up to Broadway when you can finally breathe easy again. When you open the door - hold back the urge to show everyone what your vital organs look like in a pool of liquid on or around your shoes. It is repulsive. No matter what you order, it tastes old, rubbery, and quite frankly, hygiene has long been absent from this poor excuse for an eatery. Ughh, I had to eat here as a result of a lost bet and I was sick to my eyes for two days. It is just now that I am starting to feel better. I don't even understand how guys can enter the barber shop next door, or how anyone can frequent the nearby businesses. The stench is so great that as the train doors of the 1 train open, the rotten fish smell seems to pimp-slap you in the face, not just once, but a few times, with a backhand that featured a really big ring... NEVER EAT HERE!!! EVER!!!

Everytime I go , they have a different price - the guy couldn't even look me in the eye to explain that to me. Also, I had to call for them to take my order instead of simply asking me as I stood right in front of me. Very rude and the food is not worth the ever increasing price.