Mario's WestSide Market

This market has long been a beloved destination for the local community. For years, shoppers have relied on this store for their grocery needs. Many appreciate the friendly atmosphere and commitment to quality products. And of course, no trip is complete without trying their famous fried fish! It's no wonder this market remains a neighborhood favorite. - Coyal

The 3lb family fish meal is great! Not enough side for the fish but you get a lot of fish! Best to go through the drive through, inside will be hectic and drive thru orders have priority in my opinion and from what I've seen inside.

The short brown skin man with the beard doesn't seem to like or care about his job. He was too busy talking and playing with some lady and holding up the line. He doesn't greet any of his customers properly. He kind of made me a little mad because he tried to give me a small side of rice when I asked for a large. First off, your not paying for my food and he was acting as if he was buying my food?? Very unprofessional bro.. If you don't like your job, just quit and go work someplace else. The next time I decide to visit the food court here, I will make sure I ask for someone else and reject this guy. I found his behavior very rude and unprofessional

UPDATED REVIEW….. MARIO’S FISH IS BACK!!!!!! ALL OF THE WORKERS OR EPIC WITH NO ATTITUDES AT ALL! I’M LOVING THE ATMOSPHERE AGAIN… The catfish ends/tails or bomb 🔥 . Wish they sold them online for delivery. Website doesn’t keep menu updated enough. The catfish tails will stay sold out online. The catfish steak or deliciousness and on website. The swai or whiting filet fish that some calls catfish fillets isn’t so tasty when you want real catfish filet. Also wish they cooked buffalo hard side, catfish fillets ,or whole catfish 🤤 that would be awesomeness! You can buy catfish frozen and take home to cook yourself although 👌🏼. Hopefully they get 1 of the kiddos to run their website and keep it updated monthly. It would really pull in more delivery revenue for sure 💯 My last wish with my wishing 👀 you know what 😂 IS THEY LEARN TO CUT THE BUFFALO FISH ‘RIB STYLE’ 🙏🏼. IT’S UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING & SELLS FOR $13.99 LB (uncooked) IN THE MIDWEST. All AGES can enjoy it also. I’ve been here 15yrs ,so I have visiting family freeze it 2 days prior flight day and bring it on plane inside cooler bag that way it stay frozen until I get it. If I go visit I pay for an extra luggage and bring the entire 40 lbs of buffalo rib & whole jack fish back under plane frozen. That’s how good it is!!! A MUST TRY……

Although, the food is usually good, there were a lot of items out of stock several hours before closing and the wait was long. Also, the one of the staff/servers was rather rude. Which, made for a less than pleasant experience.

This store has been a Westside staple for years. I'm proud of their growth over the years. The catfish is good but not as good as it use to be back in the day. The service the last times has been bad particularly the Black lady who works at the register in the back. Hopefully the service improves.

Still very good food but something seem a little different about this spot maybe because they moved next door don’t get me wrong. You will get some pretty good food a drink just that the portions where different. But hay all in all you will get some good food‼️

Some prices are higher than other supermarkets. The quality of their produce is very good compared to other supermarkets. The staff members are extremely friendly & helpful. I travel 10 miles to shop there for specific cultural food items I can't get in my neighborhood.

I agree the fish was great,but the sides could be better seasoned. They were very generic tasting. But the fish was good.

I had a great experience at Mario's. Great selection in produce me in a variety of great food foods that are cooked. This store is super clean. The staff is amazing easy to work with and I definitely will be back there.

We came on Mother's Day for the catfish family meal which includes three pounds of catfish, two sides, and a two liter of soda. Service was great and the workers are attentive, kind, and fast. Located on MLK and Lake Mead, this location is easy to get to as it is pretty much right off the freeway. Love their catfish, and I have been coming for years. It is very delicately seasoned, yet still has great flavor. Perfect crispy and tender at the same time makes for the perfect bite of fish every time. Don't sleep on the yams and greens, however, they are exceptional as well. Catfish family meal will set you back $40, which is a steal!

I must say I have heard a lot about the food. I got the fish fillet dinner with Mac & cheese & yams. The Mac & cheese tasted like boxed Kraft deluxe with some cheese baked on top & yams tasted like they were from the can. Now the fish was top tier. It was very well seasoned & fried nice & crispy how I like it. The person serving my food was very polite & knowledgeable. I asked her about the type of fish & she knew her stuff. The store seemed clean & well stocked & not many people. From what I can see the place is well kept and I would go back for the fish alone.

I have been here 6 years and have slept on this gem! I went in here for the 1st time tonight and lost my mind. I ordered everything in there. Greens, mac n cheese, yams, fish, wings, black eyed peas, red velvet, caramel cake, chocolate cake, kool-aid, and more. Evvvareeee thing I ordered was bomb! I will be back. Whoever fried that fish and those wings needs a raise!!!

This review will be a brutally honest, historically accurate, play by play walk-through of my experience at Mario's market. When we pulled up and got out the car to enter the establishment, there was about two homeless people loitering out front, which isn't a complaint just a fact/ simple observation. I was actually planning on spotting them some cash on my way out once I complete my transaction inside. The purpose of my visit was specifically to try their catfish and a few sides. The hot food that they serve is located literally at the back of the store so you have to walk through the grocery store in it's entirety. Due to my field of work it is a occupational habit for me to pay attention to details so my default setting is to be vigilant. And what I noticed was literally every single employee on shift during my visit was African-American. I serendipitously/coincidentally was wearing my Martin Luther King Jr. hoodie with the picture of MLK himself on the front and the I have a dream speech printed on the back. I was in a great mood and had positive vibes all day so I immediately thought to myself and even told the fam "look at our good Black people hard at work, making this money" with 100% pride in my voice while saying it. Once we made it to the back to place our order we were approached by a seemingly unapproachable woman who had one of the worst RBR's (Resting B**** face) that I've ever had the displeasure of seeing, take our order. Her demeanor and attitude was disgustingly unpleasant and unprofessional. The employee to the left of her was a 20 or 30 something year old dude bumping that new kendrick Lamar, which is a certified banger!, but that's a whole nother story. Filling the music... I understand. My issue was with the fact that the dude was dancing and throwing up gang signs while on the clock. How do I know?, you might ask. Well, after being born & raised in L.A. you know what gang signs look like... facts! With this one I'm not even gonna state the obvious. Whoever is reading this review, you be the judge? Is that super professional or super unprofessional. To the right of the unpleasant woman who took our order was a different male employee arguing back-and-forth with a female customer. Again, you be the judge. Is that highly professional or highly unprofessional? Once the food was packaged, we were instructed to head upfront to pay for it at one of the registers. The cashier rung my order up and instead of handing me my change she had the gall to ask me, can she keep my change? Not donate my change, but can she herself keep my change. I originally thought she was joking, but she was deadly serious. She caught me off guard so I really didn't initially know how to respond. I was going to say no, but then quickly thought if she needs the money that bad to the point where she's gotta panhandle while on the clock, then she can have it. So I said "OK, keep it I guess". I was so thrown off and perplexed by her unusual request that I completely forgot to do the good deed that I originally planned to do which was help the homeless person standing in front of the store. Instead, I told the fam "damn, I don't think we're ever coming back here" then got in the car and left. The food actually was pretty good and deserves a 4 star. The customer service however, was completely and utterly garbage and truly deserves a 1-2 star, but I generously gave them a 3 star. It should be painfully obvious at this point, but I stand by my previous statement and feel inclined to reiterate that I will definitely not be returning to this establishment.

Disgusting!!! Unorganized fifteen people working the back food service area and not one has a clue what they're doing...the food looked old like it had been sitting out all day and I was there at 3pm. They were out of mac n cheese so I got the greens and yams. Not much flavor the fried catfish fillet was good but the fried chicken bland AF...Also I don't think the food is fresh nor is the employees hands clean. Definitely won't be returning...Do better!!!!

Good food, good service. Fast drive through. I Got catfish, okra, and macncheese. The fish was crispy which I love. The building is big. I haven't been inside but I want to now. Good sized menu. Will be back for sure

Long line one employee members say wait is 30 minutes. Bad staff more is needed also very dirty needs manitnance. Blood in the containers health inspector is needed.

Love Mario's. Have the best meat section and friendly employees. They also have good vegetable section

Chicken had no seasoning blah head hog cheese was amazing though will be back for that.people are very nice

This place, the FOOD is Music to your Soul.very highly recommended to eat when you have anytime in Las Vegas

I've been to this establishment multiple times, usually to purchase grocery items. This time I brung some of my co workers ( State Employees) over on our lunch break after raving to them about the food. I was immediately disappointed being them, customer service at the drive through was horrible, felt rushed and not heard. I asked what drinks do they have and her response was ... Do you want Lemonade? I was not impressed this time around with anything I had. I will return but not purchase food.

This was my first time to this market. I saw it on IG but after attempting to visit a couple other restaurants I remembered this place and I'm so glad I did. We decided to go there so we could grab food and get back on to theMy family and I ordered catfish, chicken, pork chops, peach cobbler and a variety of sides. This place is reminiscent of the markets I've visited when I visit my family in Louisiana. They even sell all of the boudin, sausage and other Louisiana delicacies that I stock up when I go there to visit. The staff at the service counter and cashier were such kind and helpful people. It was refreshing. And the ambiance just made me feel at home. We intend to stop back through there on our next trip back through Vegas. Nice to know that I can get some of my Louisian favorites a little closer to home.

I haven't been to this place in over 15 years. I was working in the area, and was excited to get some food. I got the catfish plate, mac and cheese and hush puppies. It also came with a soda. Service was good, I got my plate expecting to take it home, and do my magic. The catfish was good, but it was better once I got it home, and added my homemade tarter sauce, hot sauce and a green onion! Ohhhh heck yea! the catfish was on point. I didn't care for the mac and cheese at all and the hush puppies were just ok. If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely pick up some catfish only! lol

Terrible drive thru service Gave me an attitude as soon as I started ordering super impatient with me. Talking to me like I'm an idiot when she couldn't even take a simple order. Place is trash

I was not too impressed with the food. They gave you lots of it. But its presentation was an issue for me. The fish was very bland, just fish and little dry. The side were seasoned but just too much going on. You also get kool aid with the fish special.

10/10 must go when in Vegas. Food was good. Listen to the recommendations they give. Catfish was good, greens good. Hush puppies really good!

Came from California for the sweet potato casserole... ordered food and it was not the best . Then for me to find this in the greens that mean the whole pot was contaminated

Being from Louisiana, I was happy to find a place where I can buy some Louisiana products. Camellia red beans are the best and although I have family shipping me some, I now know where I can find them! Made my day:)

This is 2 out of 3 of the catfish pieces. It's a NO for me! Catfish was bland and there was hardly any of it. The red beans tasted like chili so I wasn't a fan. Mac and cheese was probably good because my son ate all of it, but definitely not worth 13.99.

Mario. You got richer and famous-er. Don't forget "the people" who got you there. Raza. The Hood. People who count on you. Please have someone look at your inventory. I had 6 bags of frozen food in my cart. Was getting ready to buy more. They were all expired!!!!!! July of 2025!!!!!! Come on!!!!! Now my holiday is ruined. We go to your store every year!!!!!

Regina and Little Man was very nice when I placed my order for the fish. They even made me laugh. Kudos to them both for providing great customer service.

4 stars to Mario and this new location!! The other was so cramped it was nice to have some room! 5 stars for variety, he had so many things you can't find on this side of the country, things I only see visiting family back east and in the south. Nice variety of produce, sauces, literally a one stop shop. There are a limited amount of Organics but I know that's not why people are shopping here. We got fish cooked at the old location, but did more of a tour here. I will say that some things are kind of high, we're label readers now and love pork cracklins, found some that we were ok with, had two bags in hand and a $5 (they weren't marked) but they were $3.89/bag! We just got one lol. UPDATE: Went to try said cracklins and they expired today!! Because of this I had to make it 4 stars. But I consider this a specialty type store and sometimes you pay more in those places. Takes nothing away from the establishment. Our cashier was cute, I complimented her Vans matching her Mario's shirt and she was telling me her fashion philosophy. I love the greens growing in the doorway, and the selection of black/local mags. They had a markdown table as well. If you're in the area, stop by!!

This place comes highly recommended if you love fish fry. This place is located on the southeast corner of MLK and Lake Mead. You know a place is good when there's a long line and they have that line stanchioned off. The line went by quickly. We ordered 2 pounds of fried fish for four people. It was perfectly breaded and full of flavor. No need for hot sauce or tartar sauce, unless you love sauce.. it was perfect the way it is. I had their bread pudding, and it was just okay. I was disappointed that they ran out of banana pudding. Overall, we came for the fish fry, and I'd like to come back to pick some up again and try other things.

I have been wanting to check out Mario's supermarket upgraded market. When you walk in they have a small liquor store. Several cashiers lane. The cooked food is at the back. It's like a neighborhood market quick shop came here to get some fried catfish and fish steaks. I got the combo for $13 plus tax. The catfish used to be a big wide size but now it's so skinny. You got 3 items plus 2 sides which I picked. Yams were alright and mac and cheese which was a little salty and a can of soda. I'm so happy that they sell tahitian treat soda!!! Yes , they have it! I am also surprised to see a full fridge full of blue bell ice cream too! The new store is much better than the old one. It is clean and organized. They have pretty much everything you need for a quick shop. Produce, bakery, and fresh and frozen meat and poultry. The workers are friendly. The parking is good, they have plenty! Check them out and see for yourself

I have been here on several occasions over the past few years and the place just doesn't impress me. Lately, I have been giving old places a new try so went here a few days ago... I'm still not impressed. I got the catfish dinner with double yams as the sides. I also got a small peach cobbler. I don't know what it is in Vegas, but most fish places here give you fish STRIPS as opposed to actual fish FILETS. The strips were small, salty and much else to offer as far as flavor. The peach cobbler tasted like it came out of a box. There wasn't much of a line so service was pretty quick. It's a counter in the back of a store so there isn't any ambiance to speak of inside. Outside there are several homeless people asking for change.

Ordered catfish , steak fries, mac and cheese, dirty rice , cornbread and hot links . The catfish needed more flavor and cornbread was dry but all the rest was delicious would happily go back it's worth the long drive. Service was fast and they were friendly

I visited this Market since I was told they sold whiting fish. This was a huge deal for me. As a native New Yorker living in Vegas for the last ten years I hadn't encountered anyone who had ever heard of this fish until now. I visited Mario's and was surprised to find that it was a supermarket with a nice fish and meat market in the back of the store. In addition there was a hot food section where workers sold cooked swai, catfish, chicken tenders, pork chops and an array of sides. I had to purchase my whiting from the fish market and the chefs cooked it up for me. They did the same for someone who wanted red snapper. The market was clean, everyone was friendly and the staff I worked with were very accommodating. While I didn't care too much for the seasoning or batter used for my fish, I would definitely go back to buy more fish and prepare it myself using my own spices.

This is a fun spot.I highly recommend you go early in the day so that you can get your choice of items.They sell out quick of the good stuff

Can't wait to get back to Vegas because I just feel in love with the spot for fast food great food! I was a little hesitant to drive over, about thirty minutes from our hotel, but absolutely no regrets when I got back to my table with the goods. Best Fried Catfish! Sweet Potatoes, Mac and Cheese ,Collard Greens and corn muffins. Perfect I could lick the containers of every side order. The service was ok but the entertainment of listening to the baby mama drama of the young man serving food was the best part of waiting. He even asked what we thought of the situation, I loved it! First stop on my next visit to Vegas.

The food is not bad at all I do think their banana pudding is bit pricey for such a small container. I do like the fact I have an option for a hybrid/fake watermelon or the real organic one. I been there few times now. And I'd say use cash cause I noticed they charge you 75cents to use card which I feel is greedy as hell. Don't get charged a fee when I go to Walmart or any other grocery store. Just liquor stores do that to my knowledge so that I think is bullshite. It's cool joint to shop at just know some items might be priced higher then other stores so shop wisely and smart.

The food at Mario's market is horrible why would they serve chicken like that it's hard to eat. The workers behind the hot food deli and the meat deli have very nasty attitudes. On a scale from one to ten I rate this chicken a one it's just that horrible and the mac and cheese is boxed mac and cheese my daughter said that pan fish was under seasoned. Mario your employees needs attitude adjustment the food there use to be good but now it's gone to the pits of hell. Ambiance there isn't any ambience there at all. I really don't think the owner looks on yelp about his store he probably doesn't even care just as long he's making money in the black community.

Food is bomb (5/5 for the food no doubt). The catfish was cooked perfectly and the green beans were my favorite side. I recommend eating it fresh while it's still hot. 2 stars off because location is not so great- lots of homeless people nearby. The food is served in the very back left side of the market. The food was so good I would definitely come back but I wouldn't come here alone.

I hate they haven't sold one of my favorite buffalo fishfor years now. Now I have go to Tony's Seafood & Deli site to try having them ship me a box front Louisiana

Well, be afraid be very afraid, ruckus in the outside parking lot, beggars coming up behind you when exiting your car. Security guard inside though. Just came to see the " so-called big grant Mario recvd. For the re-design & re-Habbing. Looked about the same went I visited 20 years ago. Here's the Good, the Bad & the ugly. All nice pleasant employees, called ahead of time before traveling from the far south side to make sure they had rib tips...mistake #1. Got transferred twice. Then lied to and told YES. GET THERE " NO. We don't have rib tips, but we got ribs. Nothing looked good nor appetizing on the hot menu, except the catfish & greens. VERY expensive $14.95 for 1 lil rib & 2 small sides of greens ( which was all delicious.) the wings are $1.89 per wing ???? Scandalous...the 3 guys were like the 3 stooges at the hot meat counter. Must have all been high or deaf. Everytime I ordered they forgot what I said... had to keep repeating myself. I speak clearly I am an English professor @ UNLV. THE MASS PRODUCED SWEET POTATO Pie was also delicious but rather mushy though . The fried taco chips bagged for $1.99 stale like hard rocks...went into trash immediately...Altogether spent $60.00. Also big signs thruout store stating *WE DONT EXCEPT EBT how do you get a grant, exist in an all Blk.poor area and NOT except food stamps ???? I don't get it.

This review is about their food hall section. Not for the grocery/market department. Not sure why people keep recommend this place. I tried their chicken, fried fish and their rib. Fish was just mid, kind of over fried IMO. $14/lb. Chicken was horrible. Some weird watery sauce like they boiled the chicken (1/4 leg piece) in some water and bbq sauce. I was charged $6.35 for the 1/4 leg piece, I asked the lady nicely that their sign said 1/4 piece is $2.79 and she gave me a condescending tone and said the "sauce" made it a $6.99/lb deal. Rib was just ok. Again taste like boiled meat with water and bbq sauce. $6.99/lbs. I was a bit upset with their service so I didn't bother try any of their sides.

Amazing catfish! Best in the valley! Always fresh and delicious. We love the drive through now !

First, on Sunday, they ran out of yams. Not the first time they run out of stuff. Seems to me as they need to up their batches if they continually run out of food. I called on Monday to check before driving over there. They said they had food. I get there and they are out of ribs....wtf??? So I order the fish dinner with man n cheese, greens and a side of yams. This was so disappointing. I've eaten here a few years ago, but the greens had no seasoning. Tasted like greens cooked in water, that's it. I never add salt to food because I have high blood pressure, but I added salt, hot sauce and vinegar and still was very bland. Probably the most bland greens I've ever had. The fish was rubbery. When I bit into the fish, I had to pull and it was just so rubbery. The flavor was good, but no well cooked fish should be rubbery. The Mac n cheese seemed to be from the box and not the soul. Wasn't nasty but wasn't delicious. The yams were good. I must say that. I did enjoy the yams. Coming from the south and even living in LA, Vegas has very little choices for southern soul food. So to drive all the way over to Mario's and have this experience, was very disappointing. Nobody put their foot in these dishes and definitely was not cooked from the soul.

I was in the mood for fried fish and drove from Henderson. The fish was very dry. Not good at all. Very disappointed.

BEWARE! The catfish has bone annoying little bones that take away from an awesome fry

Given that they have opened their new location, a new review is in order. The new home is still in that same parking lot, just in the building that used to be CVS? Walgreens? Whichever it gives the space and cleanliness they deserve. Catfish is great as always and I tried the pork chops for the first time. Melted in my mouth like butter. I would love to see them offer sides of gravy for the pork chop though. I would pay for it for sure. If you go, the honey bun cake is the most dangerous thing in the store. I bought one and made another 40 minute drive back over the same day to get another. So stupid good.

Cornbread food hot and seasoned well will order again staff very polite and clean atmosphere.

Guyssss I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately I can't even lie on this review right now. First let me start off by saying the grocery, the service the workers or always pleasant and the store is kept clean, that was not my issue!! Now I've been hearing about Mario's from my bf family who lives on that side forever! Of course my phone overheard the convos and I was flooded with videos on IG about this place so I was determined to try their catfish! A few times we tried they would be SOLD OUT or low on food so I just knew my persistence was warranted and I had to try this food. We were finally able to get some the other night and when I tell you, this food was sooooo SALTY. Like I enjoy a lil salt now, it brings out the flavor and I'm known to put it on my fruit, my eggs, etc, but I could not even enjoy the meal at the rate I was drinking water to get the salt taste out of my mouth. We got the greens, the mac and cheese, the greens beans and about $28 worth of fish!! The fish was okay, a lil dry but I liked that they gave you a big portion and pieces were like small slithers so there was plenty to share and consume. The greens tho were extremely salty. I even tried everything again the next day separately to give it a fair account. The mac and cheese wasn't bad but also didn't have any like flavor to it necessarily other than cheesy but super salty on everything else. Maybe it was just a heavy handed day for whoever worked 2/6/24.

The deli area is in the backs left side of the store. It's clean and has the ropes established for orderly line to order. Staff were nice and helpful. I got a combo meal and added hushpuppy to my order. Price is super cheap and I was looking forward to this lunch. Unfortunately I am not a fan.. I know this place has a cult following that's why I wanted to give it a try. The cat fish is good and tender but it seems that everything was cooked in the fish fry oil and it was just too much. It's just not for me

When I come home to Vegas, I prefer to patronize only soul food restaurants.In December 2024, on the way to Frenont Street/Hotel, I decided to treat my Aunt to Mario's. We had our suitcases,& security,staff treated us like criminals.I told the staff I was from Cali and my aunt lives in Summerlin;the Beverly Hills of NV &were on our way to the hotel. Then there was a long line for service. The fish was fresh off the grill & ,purchased some doughnuts which were completely stale.the Mac cheese,greens, yams weren't made with no soul.However, if you're craving for good fish, Mario's is excellent for just that!

Anyone craving fried fish...this is the place to go. I just can't get enough of it. Lots of other food choices too. Great service and ambience is good too. My place to get good fried fish.

Beware!! Website advertises a Special Meal Deal at $34.95. Surprise!! When u get there, order and go to pay it's $39.95. When u ask about the $5 difference, you're told that no one updates the website and you can go complain to Mario. Great customer service? The "catfish", or whatever it is, is so thin it actually curls up when fried. The sides are advertised to be 1 quart and are half that amount. Shame on you, Mario's. NOPE!! I just won't ever go back. First and last time for me.

Nice place to buy authentic soul food, also a great grocery outlet for shopping and supplies for family members who love Soul Foods.