Mariscos El Chito

When I say this place has one of the best shrimp burritos I’ve ever had, I truly mean it. I’ve had shrimp burritos all over California — including San Diego — and this one is easily at the top of the list. The shrimp is cooked perfectly, the burrito is super flavorful, and everything inside is balanced so well that you don’t have to add anything. It’s just fire as-is. Their shrimp tacos are also legit and absolutely worth ordering — super tasty and packed with flavor. Overall, this spot is a 10/10 for me. If you’re in the area, it’s a must-stop. And if it’s your first time here, they even give you a free taco.

Well deserved accolades. Best fish tacos I’ve ever had in Los Angeles

Fireee! The reviews didn't lie. Food was bomb and made freshly to order in their outdoor kitchen. I've been seeing more of these family owned at home kitchen restaurants and I fully support that - esp if they are cooking up truly delicious homemade stuff. Call to pick up or drive to their neighborhood and park on the streets to order in person. There's 2 tables with about 8 chairs or so around and it's a cozy seating situation, but I picked up togo since the other table out of the sun was taken The family greeted me and I let them know it was my first time and they kindly offered a Dorados on the house which was sweet! It was creamy, filled with shrimp, freshly made. Stayed crispy when I brought it home to eat. I also enjoyed their Baja fish taco and a Pulpo (octopus) taco. Both excellent but I really liked their octopus the most given it was tender and flavorful. Best octopus I've had in a minute. Went back and tried their Aguachiles verde. No skimping on the shrimp and really fresh and flavorful. 👏 awesome stuff Excited to try their loaded fries, the Ahogadas (the same as dorados but splashed with a tomato salsa ) and probably a burrito next time! It looks sooo good. Glad to have a Mariscos place not too far from me and that it's locally owned.

I’m giving this restaurant a well-deserved 5 stars for the food! I ordered the ceviche de camarón tostada, and it was absolutely delicious. I also got to try my guy’s aguachile, and they were just as flavorful. The seasoning was spot on—I didn’t feel the need to add anything extra, which says a lot. As for the service, I’m giving it 4 stars. The staff was friendly and attentive, but they were a bit busy, so there were moments when service was slightly slower. Nothing major, just something to note. The atmosphere also gets 4 stars. It’s an outdoor setup in a yard, which I personally found really comfortable and enjoyable. However, I know some people might prefer a more traditional indoor setting, so I wanted to mention it for those who care about that. Overall, the food alone makes this place worth visiting—I’ll definitely be coming back!

Fast service, great food, quick pickup for online orders or dine outdoors on the spot. The owners are friendly & offer a few spots on their property to park. There's also parking on the neighborhood streets. Everything tastes fresh & homemade. Top 5 tacos in El Sereno 😉

Enjoyed the food very much. Service was awesome. Octopus tacos, shrimp fried tacos, regular tacos, chiveche, and shrimp cocktail were all good. Pro Tip: Thursdays have specials! Update: service is still too notched. Food is still amazing.

Food was good. Honestly, my parents come here and I had a long day with my grandma by treating her out. Took her here and she had to use the bathroom but they unfortunately didn’t have any. I wouldn’t mind if the situation was for me, but they said no to my grandma (considering they have tables and chairs for you to eat at their house - which legally they should have it available)…. My grandma who could barely walk up their driveway with her cane! They told us to go to Food for Less. That alone left a bad taste in my mouth considering they are a family owned business. For me, family is everything but telling me to take my grandma back down their uphill driveway to food for less? No way, they are lucky we stood there and ate.

Everything was sooo good! Best shrimp tacos I have ever had! The taco dorados were so good; I had to get some to go!

Mariscos El Chito is a true neighborhood gem for authentic and flavorful tacos. I actually ended up visiting twice in one week because the food was that good. The setup is unique and homey--the business operates from a converted garage on residential property, with covered seating available in the driveway. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially if it's your first time ordering and you're unsure what to try. Everything on the menu looks incredible, but the tacos dorados are a must for your first visit. Their seafood dishes are also worth exploring, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Payment is easy since they accept cash, card, and Apple Pay. Street parking is available nearby, and while it can get busy, it's worth the effort. A great local spot that embodies the spirit of authentic Los Angeles street food.

Absolutely loved the food! I asked them, what are you guys recommend as I usually do and they said everything And please believe me, nothing disappointed ! From the food to their vibe, it was off the charts! Look forward to going back

My colleague suggests tacos for lunch. I thought we were heading to one of the usual spots. NOPE! She punches in an address in the GPS and we head out. We take an obscure route from East LA to a house in residential El Sereno section of LA City. There were police cars, a fire suv and public works vehicles parked along the street in front. Thats how you know this is a special place! Cops and firefighters always know the good food spots We walked into the converted garage/ kitchen and to order. It smelled heavenly. My friend has octopus and a lovely seafood cocktail. I got my free taco Dorado for my first visit and I ordered an additional 2 shrimp tacos and pepino agua. Long story short, we've been there 5 times...that was a month ago. Sorry for no food pics, I scarf down the food before I remember pics. THEN... we discovered that this is on the Yelp top tacos list!!!!!

Mariscos El Chito made it onto Yelp's Top 100 Taco Spots in the country. I had to check it out. I had no idea it was so close. Well deserved recognition. Fast service, friendly staff, excellent food. Everything on the menu sounded delicious but we finally decided on shrimp baja tacos, dorados tacos, and an order of the shrimp loaded fries. First off, I'm already craving more. The shrimp is fresh and good sized. Not those dinky, rubbery tiny shrimp some places try to pass off. Good quality ingredients used here. The shrimp baja tacos were hands down my favorite. They ate light with the help of the crunchy slaw but still filling and more importantly, satisfying. The shrimp loaded fries were WOW! Loaded is an understatement. We should not ordered a large. We barely made a dent. Serving size was suitable for an entire family to share. I was impressed and will be back again soon! *parking is a little tricky since it's a residential/garage kitchen. street parking only unless you ask to park in their driveway *new customers get a free taco in their first order. now that's how you start off a relationship Payments accepted: -Cash -Zelle -Venmo -Apple Pay

Stopped by to pick up some World Series sustenance. My first time so I got a free yummy taco to go with the aguachile and oysters I bought. Delicious. Let's go Dodgers!

The food is delicious! We had shrimp ceviche and a bunch of Baja style fish tacos. Our favorite was actually the complementary taco given to each of us for being new customers. We can't wait to come back and try the octopus and other menu times!

Really great fish and shrimp tacos. Some of the best I've had in L.A. Fresh ingredients and unique recipes. Super nice people too. Tacos are substantial; they'll fill you up, so I recommend starting with 2-3 and taking it from there. I also suggest bringing cash to avoid the credit card fee. It's few blocks off the beaten path, but drive slowly and keep your eyes open and you'll figure it out. Will definitely be coming back.

hell yeah, this is the good stuff. everything they make here is great. i'm a marlin taco and aguachile fan myself. and call ahead!

This place has an almost perfect rating of 4.9 stars, and it's so well deserved. From the food quality and portion to the service, everything is just perfect. They even give each first timer a free dorados taco! We ordered the shrimp baja taco, fish baja taco, taco de pulpo, of course the free dorados tacos, and the mixto ceviche. Everything was so delicious, but we especially LOVED the ceviche. We all agreed that this was the BEST CEVICHE OF OUR LIVES. So fresh with no fishy taste at all, so generous with huge pieces of seafood, and so perfectly limey and refreshing. All for only $18?!?! When I come back, I would get the mixto ceviche, the dorados taco, and the tacos de pulpo! Such a vibe eating in the garage and watching them cook. And these tacos were not greasy at all!! Please come and support this small family business :)

I tried their fish ceviche and it was super fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with lime and spice. On top of that, they gave me a complementary hard chile taco on my first visit it was amazing! The crunch, seasoning, and kick of spice made it unforgettable. You can tell this is a family run spot because they put a lot of care into their food and service. Definitely worth stopping by if you want authentic seafood tacos and ceviche. I'll be coming back for more!

This spot is wellllll worth their reviews. I was shook to see such a high average rating but when I tried their food, it made sense. You might drive past them initially; they're located on a residential street in a driveway-turned-outdoor-kitchen. Parking on the street is hit or miss but they let us park in the driveway, which was so kind because it was raining! Brianna and Alma (sorry if I misspelled the names) were so friendly and warm! It was our first time there, so Brianna gave us two dorado tacos on the house. They were delicious, so hot and crunchy with a creamy/cheesy shrimp and potato filling inside. I loved the guacasalsa on top. We tried one grilled, one fried of both the shrimp and the fish. All were excellent. I loved the seasoning of the grilled fish and shrimp, while my partner loved the crunch of the fried ones. We also tried the pulpo (octopus) tacos, which were perfectly tender and juicy and went great with their house red salsa. Lastly, we each tried a vampiro, a hot crispy tortilla loaded up with grilled shrimp, cheese, crema, onion/tomato/cilantro, and guacasalsa. That may have been our favorite thing we got, though everything was delicious. This family run business is such a gem, and I cannot wait to come back. If you want tasty, fresh, made-to-order food and kind, welcoming service, definitely check this spot out. They've been doing their thing for 7 years, and I hope they stick around for at least 7 more!!!

Fireee! The reviews didn't lie. Food was bomb and made freshly to order in their outdoor kitchen. I've been seeing more of these family owned at home kitchen restaurants and I fully support that - esp if they are cooking up truly delicious homemade stuff. Call to pick up or drive to their neighborhood and park on the streets to order in person. There's 2 tables with about 8 chairs or so around and it's a cozy seating situation, but I picked up togo since the other table out of the sun was taken The family greeted me and I let them know it was my first time and they kindly offered a Dorados on the house which was sweet! It was creamy, filled with shrimp, freshly made. Stayed crispy when I brought it home to eat. I also enjoyed their Baja fish taco and a Pulpo (octopus) taco. Both excellent but I really liked their octopus the most given it was tender and flavorful. Best octopus I've had in a minute. Excited to try their aguachiles next time, the Ahogadas (the same as dorados but splashed with a tomato salsa ) and probably a burrito next time! It looks sooo good. Glad to have a Mariscos place not too far from me and that it's locally owned.

Mariscos El Chito serves some of the freshest seafood around, and you can really taste the quality in every dish. The menu is full of great options, but one of my favorites is their Thursday taco special -- 3 tacos for just $7. It's a great deal, and the flavor never disappoints. Definitely a go-to spot if you're craving fresh and delicious seafood at a great value.

This place is freaking amazing!! So far we've had like half the menu and NO COMPLAINTS WHATSOEVER From the dorados to the agua chile to the Baja tacos to the ceviches and so on.. This place is thee BOMB Order to go..no parking on street, park and pick up.. SOME SERIOUS GOODNESS HERE!!

Placed a phone order and after 25 minutes my order was ready for pickup. I ordered the following: Large aguachiles - chunks of fresh, raw shrimp, sliced red onions, cucumber cubes, and slices of avocado marinating in juice. Very good and would absolutely recommend! Jumbo shrimp plate - deveined jumbo shrimp cooked with finely minced garlic. Smelled fantastic while waiting for my takeout order and tasted delicious. Shrimp tacos - deep fried shrimp with pico de gallo, cabbage slaw, and crema. Standard and also very good. I pulled up to pay and was greeted warmly by the chef and cashier/server. While ringing me up, the cashier asked if it was my first time there, to which I replied yes. She offered a shrimp dorado on the house, which I thought was a nice surprise. I'll be sure to order this on my next visit!

My aunt and uncle had been raving about this place for a while, but we hadn't had the chance to visit until today--and wow, they were right! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Here's what we feasted on: Mixta ceviche Ahogados Shrimp basket Shrimp cocktail Shrimp taco They nailed every single dish! I can't wait to come back and explore more of their menu. So good!

Everything I have had here is delicious! The seafood is so fresh and flavorful! I love coming here. There is some minimal seating in the yard. It's literally in someone's yard. They take zelle. I love the garlic jumbo shrimp and dorados. There is street parking in the neighborhood.

My first visit to a residential kitchen and it did not disappoint. Asked the owners what the best thing on the menu was and without hesitation said "everything"...but went on to say that he doesn't have 1 signature dish because he feels that everything is equally tasty and delicious. We made the mistake of ordering TOO MUCH food and had to pack a lot of it to go. Bonus Tip: Mention that it's your first visit and they will give you a free taco (I suggest you get the Dorado). Their guacamole and cream sauces are great!! Their salsas are good, but too spicy for this guy. They don't use shrimps for their cocktails but PRAWNS and an ocean full. But one word of advice is to come with patience....they cook everything one at a time, so it does take a while for food orders to come out. So just enjoy the patio seating with your friends, grab some drinks and enjoy the conversation as you eat some amazing food and support small business!!

I tried both types of shrimp tacos and the grilled fish tacos. It was enough to fill me up decently. It's a hidden gem nested in the neighborhood.

Delicious Baja tacos! Friendly place. Looking forward to going back soon and trying other tempting menu options.

Food was good. Honestly, my parents come here and I had a long day with my grandma by treating her out. Took her here and she had to use the bathroom but they unfortunately didn't have any. I wouldn't mind if the situation was for me, but they said no to my grandma (considering they have tables and chairs for you to eat at their house - which legally they should have it available).... My grandma who could barely walk up their driveway with her cane! They told us to go to Food for Less. That alone left a bad taste in my mouth considering they are a family owned business. For me, family is everything but telling me to take my grandma back down their uphill driveway to food for less? No way, they are lucky we stood there and ate.

THE best ceviche EVER, could eat a million pounds of it and not get tired of it. Go now!

Fast service, EXCELLENT food, quick pickup for online orders or dine outdoors on the spot. The owners are friendly & offer a few spots on their property to park. There's also parking on the neighborhood streets. Everything tastes fresh & homemade. Top 5 tacos in El Sereno

A truly hidden gem for mariscos in El Sereno right in front of someone's home. What we got: Taco Dorados (5/5): Super crispy, not too oily. Shrimp had a great bite and bounce to it. Salsa added the extra kick of spice to give it the perfect balance. Note: First time customers get this for free! Taco de pulpo (4/5): Perfectly cooked and tender octopus. Not as memorable as the other dishes we had, but still very solid. Aguachile (5/5): Bright, acidic, and fresh. You can really taste the quality and freshness. Extremely refreshing and perfect on a hot day. Camarones a La Diabla (6/5): Spicy, flavorful and plump shrimp. The sauce is everything! We were eating every last bit of rice. The sauce is that good. Get the shrimp head on and spicy for maximum flavor. Overall, Mariscos El Chito offer amazing and flavorful mariscos at reasonable prices. An absolute must visit if you're in the area. Can't wait to be back!

Amazing food and amazing family run business. You can tell they are passionate about the cooking!

Super fresh! A bit hard to find, as it is an actual residence with no signage but well worth looking for. The shrimp / potato tacos are excellent!

BEST FOOD IN TOWN! Service and quality and taste is so good. Its very popular for a reason. everything on the menu is very good.

I cannot say enough great things about this spot! It was my first time visiting (thank you to my friend Jess that recommended we go here after a hike)! The AMAZING quality and flavor of the food, the INCREDIBLE ambiance and the IMPECCABLE service is unmatched. We ordered the aguachile, taco de pulpo, taco de marlin and two baja fish tacos...everything was SO DELICIOUS. As if that weren't enough, because it was my first time, they gave me a taco dorado (which comes with shrimp, potato and cheese) on the house and I ate it while we waited for our order to be made. I will 100% be back again and will be telling everyone I know about this place!

I came upon these goodies when my handyman asked if I wanted some shrimp tacos. Sure, I don't turn down free food. When he dropped off my food, he told me where the tacos came from and you better believe I did some research. How has this place been this close to me and I was wholly unaware of its existence?! This is the second local gem my handyman finds. Someone nominate him to be a Yelper lol. I couldn't believe the number of rave reviews this place received, especially with its location and the fact it is run out of someone's home. My taco was delish. I had never had a shrimp taco with potato before. Perhaps I live under a rock but this flavor combo was new to me and I liked it. While I tried the red sauce it came with on the side, for me it was perfect with just the crema and guac. I had two and I was satisfied. For those worried about the food coming from a house, I did not get sick. I am definitely looking forward to trying other items on the menu recommended by other Yelpers. As the food was brought to me, I don't have any special tips about this place but I read if it's your first time they will hook you up with a free taco.

Free taco for first timers!!! Everything was soo good. Mariscos, tacos, vibes! The 5/5 star rating is valid

This is one of my favorite taco places in LA. The service is excellent and you can just text their number to order if you're in a rush. I do recommend eating there, however to get the freshest experience. Their mariscos are absolutely delicious!! They're fried just right and their sauce really makes their tacos stand out. It's my go to spot now!!

As a Mexican seafood fan, I can confidently say that Mariscos el Chito blew my expectations out the water. Mariscos El Chito is a family-owned business operated out of their home. While there isn't a designated parking area, street parking was not difficult to find. There is limited seating available but no biggie, totally understandable considering it's literally someone's driveway. My boyfriend and I ordered two large Aguachiles Verdes. We waited around 25 minutes since they make everything to order. The wait was definitely worth it...I can't say enough good things about the Aguachiles. They were perfectly limey, juicy, spicy, fresh and flavorful! It quite literally is a flavor bomb and dare I say...probably the best Aguachiles I've had in a long time. You can definitely tell this dish was made with love that only comes from homemade food! In other words, it was BOMB ASF. Additionally, I'm happy to report that even the large portion was pretty generous. The price was congruent with the quality and quantity. My boyfriend and I had enough leftovers to fill up a large to-go cup! Personally, I enjoy seafood on the rarer side but I did notice that the shrimp was kind of raw/blue when they initially brought it out. While I appreciated that they made us a fresh order, I think marinating the shrimp for a little while longer would have bumped our experience to 5 stars. Thankfully, the shrimp tasted very fresh and it "cooked" in the lime juice eventually. The service was great and the young lady who took our order was very sweet and offered us 2 shrimp tacos as first-timers. The complimentary tacos were perfectly crispy, hot and flavorful! Overall, I give Mariscos El Chito a solid 4.5/5 stars! I can't wait to go back and literally eat everything on the menu!

A nice hidden gem. There's plenty of great tacos in LA this one is worth the stop. Literally home made. You eat at the yard where you can see them cook. Seafood was cooked perfectly! When I come back, I will have to have the octopus again, plus the crispy shrimp. Plus I recommend to add the Mexico Lindo hot sauce to their house salsa to add a lil bite and sweetness.

The best new spot in the neighborhood! Food quality and flavor is insane. Even though it's in a families yard it's a great vibe and the employees are super sweet and attentive. It was packed when we came on a Friday night. The free taco for your first visit is soooo bomb. I will order that next time and gladly pay. Their salsa is great too. The pulpo taco was best I have ever had. My husband got the burrito and it was HUGE. So yummy. Don't walk run to try this place.

Food was great! I had the Campechana Coctel, tacos de camaron and pescado. Service was great too!

Yummy shrimp tacos and good prices. Parking is an issue so take out is recommended. The horchata is delicious!

Tacos exceded my expectations! Found this spot while waiting for my daughter to finish cheer practice and decided to give it a shot and I'm glad I did. Recommend you give it a try if in the area, first timers get a free taco!

Props for operating in your own home and not paying anyone for anything! Anyways, I hate going to social media famous spots because they're over hyped and for the most part they disappoint. People come here for the tacos and they're good, but the cream is heavy with the mayo. They should just use Cacique Crema Mexicana, really, I'm not joking! There's other things besides the tacos like the ceviche mixta, but unfortunately, it's packed with lemon! So much that not even your favorite hot sauce or Chiltepin can mask it. Plus, it had more veggies than anything else (verdurichi!). They give first timers a free taco, hence the reviews??? Check it out for yourself maybe you'll have a different opinion.

Tried this hidden gem of a seafood tacos/mariscos place in El Sereno (East side of Los Angeles) for the first time on Sunday. This mom and pop place is literally a family cooking and serving food at tables and chairs on their patio/carport. And the food is delicious and inexpensive. I had a fish taco and shrimp taco (plus a free shrimp dorado on the house as a first-time customer), and they were all amazing. Took my kids with me again (yes, 4 days later - I love this place so much) for Taco Thursday. It was epic. In addition to the Taco Thursday specials -- fish taco (3 for $6), shrimp taco (2 for $6), and shrimp dorado (3 for $6) -- we also ordered their pulpo (grilled octopus) tacos (2 for $8) and oyster Rockefeller (half dozen for $18.50). OMG amazing. It was hard to pick a favorite. Chito said they also have Wednesday specials (whole tilapia, fish tacos, fish ceviche) and Sunday special (menudo, which takes over 4 hours to make). Even though all three of us left completely stuffed, we can't wait to come back and try all their other items. Oh and, they are super nice and friendly. It felt like being invited to a laid back dinner at a friend or relative's house. 10 out of 10 all around. Go check them out!!

Family owned, extremely nice service and the tacos are to die for. Been raving about it to my family and friends whenever mariscos come up in conversations. Only issue was I went at the end of summer time and the mosquitos ate me alive.

This place is great. My son found this place on our way home from Mother's Day activities. It was a great find definitely coming back . The tacos dorados were amazing best I've had . They don't compare to other marisco places .

The food is here is serve fresh. The owners are welcoming. FYI if you're a first timer they hook you up with a shrimp taco and let me tell you... it was so good! It was a bit hot since it's an outside setting but we didn't mind. The seafood was too good to care lol

Everything here is sooo good. We got the mixed seafood, dorado tacos, aguachile and i still think about the aguachile and their salsa. They do birria and menudo on Sundays and I really need to venture over there and get that. Highly highly recommend, a local neighborhood spot with friendly staff..what else do you need??

Food was delicious I got 1 taco dorado, 1 taco ahogado , 1/2 ostiones preparados and the loaded fries. Service wise they are all friendly this was my 1sr time here and the people make feel very welcome . I 100% recommend this place its way better than mariscos lo 4 vientos prices are reasonable. So people come try them out I came from south LA to try them the owner is very friendly is worth the drive, time and price

Support your local taquero!! What's more local than Mariscos El Chito? An operation quite literally homegrown... with that backyard cookout kinda vibes and ambience. You feel like you're just stopping by your tio's house real quick to grab a bite before the Dodger game... fair prices, quality ingredients and most importantly FRESH MARISCOS. The fish and shrimp tacos... a chefs kiss, voila! Magnifique!

Getting to be a habit. Soooooo good My son found Reuben and family. An unlikely location serving up delicious fish and shrimp tacos. Taco Thursday has become tradition.

We were in town and were craving some seafood. Got a little skeptical since it was at a house but the food was so flavorful and delicious. They took our orders and were very helpful. The only complaint I have was seeing a house cockroach while eating in the shaded tables when we were almost done eating. (My kids freaked out and called out the bug). I'd still risk coming back and hopefully no more critters.

This place was recommended by a friend of a friend. True LA hidden gem. If you need to eat your seafood by the sea it isnt for you. You will be enjoying delicious fresh seafood tacos, ceviche, and more in an El Sereno front yard and carport. Chito is so nice and if its your first visit he throws in a free taco dorado. He has specials on Thursdays. I had baja fish, grilled shrimp, and octopus. All delish. Good salsa too. Suggest you go give this place a try. I cant wait to go back.

Came here yesterday after going on a hike. With the weather warming up, we were in the mood for ceviche. Looked on Yelp and saw it was at a house which I found a little odd but honestly, once we tried the food we didn't care haha. The service was really great and the food was so good! Cocktel was exactly what I needed after a hike in the heat. We also got ceviche de camarón but forgot to take a picture. Being that my family is from Nayarit, I'm super picky with my mariscos but this place did not disappoint. Parking is a little slim pickings but I'm sure you'll find something and it'll require a short walk. Prices were the average seafood prices. I loved that they gave us a free shrimp taco since it was our first time and the crema in the taco 10/10. It really made the taco. They offer michelada's for those needing to cure the hangover or just satisfy a craving but also offer soda's if you're keen. Definitely want to come back & bring my parents. Keep up the great work!