Mariscos El Oceano

Seafood restaurant · Garfield Ridge

Mariscos El Oceano

Seafood restaurant · Garfield Ridge

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5960 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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Sizable seafood portions, authentic flavors, great drinks, and service  

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5960 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Get directions

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5960 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Get directions

+1 773 424 0700
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Chicago’s Best Mariscos Restaurants | Eater Chicago

"Easy to miss but hard to forget, El Océano left Cicero to relocate to its unassuming new spot in Garfield Ridge in 2021. The restaurant´s extensive Nayarit seafood menu features aguachiles, seafood cocktails, and tostadas alongside soups, pasta, and even a shrimp hamburger. Many of El Océano’s offerings can be customized with sauces, each packed with flavor and varying heat. The Molcajete Océano is a standout; this pre-Hispanic stone bowl used to make guacamoles and salsas infuses a mineral-rich flavor into a mix of shrimp, crab legs, octopus, scallops, and mussels, all bathed in a spicy, garlicky Nayarit-style sauce. Pair it with one of their balanced, memorable micheladas (do not miss the tamarind one), or go bold with their cerveza Océano, beer garnished with shrimp, cucumber, and a kick of Valentina sauce and chile piquín. The laid-back environment is great for groups, with TVs for soccer watching and convenient parking." - Brenda Storch

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Supanarat N

Google
100/100 The best seafood I ever had. The flavor is incredible. Portion is huge and all filled up with seafood. It is incredibly fresh and affordable price for seafood. We had 2 entree and 3 drinks. Service is excellent and they have their own parking lot. Family friendly a lot of seat and comfortable.

Tonya Brown

Google
My cousin and I couldn't find anything on the menu that we wanted as a lot of dishes are served cold, they were out of pastor and we learned that their shrimp isn't deveined. So we just had drinks. The servers were nice and so was the atmosphere.

Ann Jacobson

Google
You guys! Idk what to say! I guess that I’m sad I waited so long to go! First of all, Luisa was THE BEST. She recommended the drink and the entree. The owner’s brother so happened to be sitting at the bar. We didn’t know who he was, of course. We were talking a little bit and we asked about the shrimp and modelo dish. We didn’t even know what to do with it! Haha 😅 Anyway, he asked if we lived in the neighborhood and told us his sister owns the place. He had overheard all of our previous praises, I think. He gifted this dish to us so we could try it. Omg. No words. Oysters and shrimp were phenomenal! I can’t give enough praise! Also, I’m not a sweet eater. I often can’t drink frozen drinks bc they are too sweet for me. I drank the whole thing. It was soooo good. Trust Luisa! Xoxoxoxo Filete Relleno pictured with the fries.

Betzabeth Salinas

Google
This place is a hidden gem! I can’t stress this enough on how its never really packed when we go. Yes it’s a little hidden not too much light but this place is amazing! The food is delicious, portions are unbelievable and not to mention the seasoning. Just writting about this makes me want to go back. Empanadas are out of this world.. melted cheese and huge! Servers are always nice and attentive. Hey you even get a complementary shot at the end. What more can you ask for? You have to try this place out! We will definitely keep coming back.

Billy Cabrales

Google
We had an amazing experience at Mariscos el Océano! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ceviche was perfectly balanced—bright, citrusy, and loaded with fresh seafood. The empanadas were golden and crispy on the outside with a savory, well-seasoned filling inside. And the tostadas were a definite highlight—crunchy, generous, and packed with bold flavors. The service was warm and attentive, and the laid-back coastal vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. If you're a fan of authentic, high-quality seafood, this spot is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Yvette Boone

Google
We’ve been living in Garfield Ridge for 4 years and we JUST discovered this place. The shrimp empanadas are the best I’ve ever had. The steak is seasoned to perfection and the drinks do exactly what they’re supposed to do. The mango margarita is a MUST try. Our new favorite restaurant.

cathy ocampo

Google
Everything I've tried so far has been delicious ! Very good flavor and good portions. Third time here and service never disappoints. Shrimp empanadas and aguachiles as appetizers. Parrillada is the best I've tried. Definitely recommended.

Laura Davila

Google
The food was delicious, very flavorful and fresh! The waitresses were also very nice! ✨
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Maria G.

Yelp
WTF is this? I ordered Camarones a la Plancha and they gave me Camarones with no shell, the kind they use for the Shrimp Cocktail. AND they have zero flavor $32 in the garbage. If I could give them a negative Star I would Never again

Maria M.

Yelp
Very bad food unflavored, the seafood was not fresh at all!!! Langostinos were half cold and half hot and very salty.. something was wrong in the dining room, it was full of smoke and NO FANS . This place is NOT RECOMMENDED

Youxin C.

Yelp
Server is friendly. Not too busy at noon. Food was delicious, portion size is ample. I had Filete Gratinado, its flavorful, presentation looks appetizing.
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Sandra L.

Yelp
We tried the Oceano ceviche with scallops Sharon and octopus- it was really good, a lot of flavor, we had the 4 empanadas de camarón- huge! And also good. The lady was very attentive and nice.
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Vianney F.

Yelp
Food was horrible!!!!!!!! Shrimp was dirty. Imitation crab, scallops were smaller than a dime. The customer service was good, the server saw that I was not happy with my plate & offered to bring me another dish. The second dish was worse than the first the only good thing this restaurant has going for itself are the piña coladas, and the fries. my husband and I were the only ones in the restaurant and they had 80s music playing with a Telenovela on TV. They definitely need to revamp their menu and a new chef.
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Ann J.

Yelp
You guys! Idk what to say! I guess that I'm sad I waited so long to go! First of all, Luisa was THE BEST. She recommended the drink and the entree. The owner's brother so happened to be sitting at the bar. We didn't know who he was, of course. We were talking a little bit and we asked about the shrimp and modelo dish. We didn't even know what to do with it! Haha Anyway, he asked if we lived in the neighborhood and told us his sister owns the place. He had overheard all of our previous praises, I think. He gifted this dish to us so we could try it. Omg. No words. Oysters and shrimp were phenomenal! I can't give enough praise! Also, I'm not a sweet eater. I often can't drink frozen drinks bc they are too sweet for me. I drank the whole thing. It was soooo good. Trust Luisa! Xoxoxoxo Filete Relleno pictured with the fries.

Anahi G.

Yelp
I ate it cus I was starving not cus it was good , no flavor , tacos full of grease, rice taste like plastic . Please do better

Courtney K.

Yelp
The restaurant is clean, the food is good. But if you go, you better speak Spanish! We were regular customers for months, and we always had the same waitress, who was very friendly and sweet. The last time we visited the restaurant , there was another waitress there that did not speak English. (Or claimed she didn't speak English) She looked irritated when we continued to speak English, and grabbed a drunk man from the bar to translate! Very unprofessional. We never went back after that, and we were there all. the.time. It's a Mexican restaurant, I get it. But gueras gotta eat too!

Salvador L.

Yelp
Follow instructions on what the customer wants , if not at least say something that you couldn't cook what ever the customer ask.... I just wasted the food
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Veronica M.

Yelp
We were greeted with a big smile even though we arrived close to closing hours. We started with the shrimp empanadas, omg deliciousness, I added the creamy sweet sauce... so yummy! For our main dish I ordered the langostinos dinner it came with a very spicy delicious sauce, literally finger licking goodness! My partner had the seafood boil it comes im a small or large bag. He was concerned because he thought it wouldn't be enough food but it was more than enough with plenty to take home for seconds the next day. Our drinks, yummm let me tell you... I had the vodka mango it came with my favorite Vero paleta (sucker) perfectly made with tajin on the rim, and he order a cantarito another drink that left my guy smiling from ear to ear. As we were leaving I took the check because I was treating my partner to dinner for his bday and I kinda mentioned that I was covering it and the lady comes out with a slice of cake and two shots of tequila! Made our evening even more perfect' we left there super full and feeling all cheesy! Haha everything was delicious and the ambiance was chill for a chill evening! Will definitely come back again!
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Mro C.

Yelp
Greta local, laid-back Mexican style seafood spot. We ordered a few items for takeout that the whole family enjoyed: pulpo mojo de ajo (octopus in garlic sauce), steak and chicken tacos, as well as the ceviche de pesado (fish) and ceviche the camarón (shrimp) over tostadas. I'll be back. Check the full menu for more!

Diana P.

Yelp
La Parillada and platillo de Langostinos is bussin My favorite spot Come check it out
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Adriana G.

Yelp
I couldn't wait to get home to write this up. This place had so much to offer from comforting hospitality, amazing food quality and an incredible atmosphere. These photos don't do this place justice, it was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend. Latino-owned so you know we took care of them.

Kachhaem B.

Yelp
It was awesome . The seafood boil was great and tasty. The food was amazing . The service was okay .
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Michele C.

Yelp
Unassuming from the outside and definitely a locals a gem, the food here was made to order and outstanding. Went with a group of co-workers for dinner, it was virtually empty, which initially was concerning but we decided to stick it out as we had been in training meetings all day and just wanted to eat and go back to our hotel... The portion sizes were great. The ceviche was awesome and definitely shareable. I had the seafood soup which seemed like a bottomless bowl because no matter how much I ate, it didn't seem to go down- it was delicious! Unfortunately I didn't take a pic of everyone's food but they pretty much licked their plates and there was no shortage of food- the meals all come with garlic bread, rice and salad too. The adult beverages were also an added bonus. The margarita was good the spicy tequila drink was excellent (sorry can't remember what it was called but it's in the menu) and they have a full selection of Jaritos (an authentic Mexican soda that rivals coke products) - fruity flavors and highly recommended!

Sandra M.

Yelp
The food was amazing & the portions are huge!! We had the empanadas de camarón, mojarra , pulpo and shrimp tostadas and the mendigo especial . We took doggie bags home because we couldn't finish our meal. Excellent service as well. Would definitely recommend and come again.

Monserrat M.

Yelp
the seafood soup tasted like ten pounds of booty, even the entrees tasted like taco bell booty

Brown G.

Yelp
Food was not to likening,Tacos had a lot fat And my dinner ain't even come with a drink... which came out To about 16$ dollars without it.

Frank N.

Yelp
This place is so good everything is properly made and the owner cares about his customers. He ran out of Pacifico and went to bring me some. The food is amazing.
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Stephen M.

Yelp
Awesome steak taco dinner, cilantro and onion. Delicious has a new definition. Very clean place, wonderful servers. Good prices and close to home
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Kimberly B.

Yelp
So delicious. Haven't had mariscos like this in a while. Authentic felt like I was eating at mi mamas kitchen .
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Chris P.

Yelp
Amazing service! Although a small building they were able to sit our 16 person party. Had 2 very attentive and nice servers helping us out they were super patient and understanding. Food was great! Seasoning is the best I've had. The owner even stopped by to greet us. They also had the jams on the speaker and created a very good overall experience definitely our new spot for mariscos

Enrique C.

Yelp
Good food! Love the service and ambience! I'm a huge fan of Nayarit style and this hit the spot.

Esmeralda L.

Yelp
Love coming here. Food is excellent drinks are delish. Service is exceptional 10/10 recommend.
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Chris M.

Yelp
My first time and I got carry out. The interior is very nice. Since it was my first time, I went basic, steak tacos with cilantro & onion, and rice. All of it was very good. Both salsas were delicious.

Cha R.

Yelp
This is one of the best sea food I have ever had. Very reasonable prices. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Definitely new to go to spot.
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Mariela D.

Yelp
The service was slow, and the food was pricey, but the taste was okay. 3 Stars is good for me.

Sara R.

Yelp
Very expensive its so so waitress has poor service. The food is ok i guess but need better ptices

Jamie A.

Yelp
El Océano is delicious!!!! The customer service is amazing and they make sure that their customers are well taken care of. I highly recommend eating here because the food/drinks are great! I will be back!
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Go R.

Yelp
This place is amazing! Highly recommend it. Food is authentic, service is excellent. Also family friendly with plenty of parking. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

J C.

Yelp
Good food and good prices, there's almost never a long wait to be seated and they sell alcohol!

Cesar R.

Yelp
Seafood is fresh, delicious and good size portions. Also micheladas are one of the best in south side. Service is friendly and attentive.

Monica R.

Yelp
The food and drinks are really good . This is my second time coming here and it doesn't disappoint . I prefer this place than all the other ones down archer street. Another plus it has its own parking !!!! No need to park on the street . Will Deff come again .

Cynthia Z.

Yelp
Great service great food! I recommend the flavored micheladas. Will definitely be going back.

J M.

Yelp
Arrived late at night from Midway and this was one of the few places open. I'm glad I stopped in. The seafood was excellent and portions were large. A bit pricey, but well worth if for what you get. I will definitely be back.
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Angie G.

Yelp
Appetizers are delicious. My second time coming and services is very friendly and on top of the food being amazing you don't have to wait long for the food. If you love sea food I totally recommend you come try this spot out if you havn't already.

Jackie D.

Yelp
This place is a gem in Garfield Ridge!! No other like it. The food is fantastic. The service is fantastic. The prices are reasonable. The size portions are huge!! The seafood was spectacular I felt like I was back in Puerto Vallarta with fresh seafood! I've been wanting to try this place and I'm so glad we did. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend!