Mariscos Jalisco

If tacos had a cult following, this would be the altar. 🌮🔥 Mariscos Jalisco serves, without exaggeration, the best tacos I have ever eaten. Pure umami. Crisp, juicy, perfectly balanced — every bite hits exactly where it should. And don’t stop at the tacos. You must also try the Ceviche de Camarón and the Ceviche de Pescado: fresh, vibrant, citrusy, and deeply flavorful. Simple ingredients, absolute mastery. This is the kind of food that resets your benchmark. I would honestly fly from Germany to Los Angeles just to eat here — no hesitation, no drama, just tacos. Street food at its very best. Iconic, uncompromising, unforgettable.

Came to Mariscos Jalisco around 1pm on a Saturday during a weekend visit with friends in Culver. It's one of their go-to spots, and I can see why! The tacos de camaron are SO crispy and flavorful, just the right amount of spice. Friends said that they also package part separately for to-go orders to preserve crispness. There were 3-4 small tables and street parking when we arrived. The staff are fast, and you can tell it's beloved by locals. Wish we had a place like Mariscos Jalisco in my neighborhood!

Absolutely my favorite taco truck for the moment in Los Angeles is this hard shell shrimp taco truck and don’t forget to try their shrimp cocktails…. Absolutely FUEGO and definitely worthy of a Michelin recognition that they achieved for serving absolutely spot on and reasonably priced tacos from a truck…..so give it a try and don’t forget to tip the workers because they deserve it so thank you and keep up the great job!!!!

This spot has been on my bucket list for a while and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a non-assuming truck down a pretty busy part of La Cienaga. There was parking right along the curved street leading up to it but oncoming traffic is a little scary so be careful. I got two shrimp tacos and the Poseidon for $21.90. A pretty good price for all the seafood you get. The Poseidon is huge and a meal on its own. It comes with tons of octopus and doused in a sweet cocktail type of sauce which I didn’t really love, the sweetness over powered the seafood in my opinion. The shrimp tacos on the other hand, I could easily eat 10 of them. I’m not quite sure what’s in the filling, if it’s potatoes mixed with shrimp but it’s amazing. They’re perfectly fried and crispy but not at all greasy. It comes with a great shrimp cocktail type of soup that is not the sweet cocktail sauce the Poseidon is in. It also comes with a side of the spicy sauce which is definitely not for the weak. I’d probably just stick to these only next time. Those are enough to keep coming back.

Delicious hard fried shrimp tacos! There are mini tables and chairs on the side of the food truck if you want to eat on the spot

Don't be fooled by the street and the surrounding area. I was hesitant the first time but let me tell you those shrimp tacos are absolutely worth it. I think they chop up the shrimp, Mix it with other ingredients and then deep fry the entire taco. It is served with a really fresh salsa, some avocado and it's absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend getting at least two per person (shh I could eat four!) The Ceviche is delicious as well however I had the mixed seafood one and it was extremely fishy. I did not enjoy it, but have since gotten the shrimp only ceviche and found i fresh and flavorful. A squeeze of lime and drizzle of the orange house made sauce and you're good to go. I'm sure some of the other items are fantastic too, but I can't handle too much spice so I tend to stick with the shrimps ceviche tostada and the shrimp tacos. Grab a Mexican Coke while you're at it to really add to the experience. The service is fast and easy and they accept Apple Pay which is a plus :)) Just park along the street but keep an eye on the parking restrictions. The ambience is simple. It's a classic LA food truck on the side of a busy road and there are litt plastic stools and a couple tables. It's fun it's casual. It's tasty.

This restaurant has a couple locations. We visited the food truck on the side of a busy road. Not the best atmosphere, but the food more than made up for it. They had about 20 things on the menu, but variations on the same 3-4 items. Some soft drinks available too. We had the regular, shrimp, taco and the triton. The triton is a spicy version of the shrimp, but with additional fish on top and some octopus chunks. Amazing food. Even if you are not usually a fan of shrimp the tacos will amaze you. Very cheap.

The Google map says this place closes 4pm or 5pm depending on days, but they close before 4pm. In my experience, they start closing around 3:30PM. They do accept both cash and credit cards with no fees. The food came out quickly but as some of the reviews mentioned, they pack the to go orders poorly. Not properly sealed and leaking. They do have some tables and chairs in front of the food truck but they start putting them away early. The tostadas were below my expectations for both shrimp and fish. The shrimp tacos were delicious, it's very hot so please be careful.

The hype is real. We tried their crispy shrimp taco and it was legit. The tacos come with a sauce but I highly suggest you add their salsa on top, it kicks it up a notch. We plan to go back soon to check out their ceviche. We found their truck parked on La cienega and parking was plentiful. They have a few tables & chairs so you can eat the tacos fresh which I highly suggest. I did notice several people drop by and take their food to go. I look forward to coming back soon.

The shrimp tacos are out of this world, unique and amazing. The street parking here is more convenient than at the Boyle Heights location but because there are only stools and no tables it can be more challenging to balance a big order. Service is friendly and fast. While all of the items are fresh and delicious, along with the shrimp tacos the Poseidon is the special item that you'd bring your friends to try. Just be sure to order a soda, it's crazy spicy for anyone doesn't have a high heat tolerance!

Honestly one of the best places to get Mexican seafood. Shrimp tacos are a must. I love that they give avocado free of charge on the side for you to add into your food. My girlfriend really loves the ceviche too. They are located across from Target but there's usually plenty of street parking. We usually call ahead and pick up and it's efficient most of the time. They also have a sit down space in Pomona for folks who don't want to come all the way out to the west side.

76 dólares por una charola de mariscos Se pasan Le dijeron a mi hijo alcanza para 20 tostadas! nos alcanzó para 10 miserables tostadas Nunca vuelvo a comprar ahí

This guy was extremely hungry! That coctel de camaron had no chance! Great fuel to start our morning! For a hard day at work.

The tacos are so fresh. The staff was so nice. I recommend this to anyone that is visiting LA. I honestly dream of these shrimp tacos. I'm not sure if it has changed but they only accepted cash at the truck the last few times I've gone.

Let's keep yelp REAL!!! Its simple they serve really good food. Its hard to find a consistent marisco spot on the west side, believe me we've tried. After going through some restaurants I came across this food truck and the reviews were hard to ignore. The only though part about visiting can be the parking situation but you'll find something within a block of the truck. The lines can be short or long depending on the day and time. I feel like most people haven't been put on to the marisco game lol. Now to the good part, the food. The menu is fairly simple which I am a fan of, don't overcomplicate it. We had the coctel campechana and tacos de camaron. The coctel was fresh, flavorful, and needed no additional flavors. I really appreciate the quality of the seafood and the broth. The tacos were very unique, I can honestly say I've never had anything quite like it before; Crunchy, flavorful, and a good salsa to accompany them. Have and will continue to be back. Highly recommend.

If you love seafood tacos, you need to try Mariscos Jalisco! All of the dishes are loaded with seafood (shrimp, octopus, etc) and are delicious. The peinados (oysters) are a must on the weekend. Each one is topped with either a piece of octopus or a shrimp with tomato and onions. We've been here multiple times and they always are so fresh. There are small tables and stools to eat at and usually a good amount of parking along La Cienega. Service is quick and friendly. Highly recommend!

Such fresh seafood!! So good I had to come back two days later to get it again lol had to get the shrimp tacos, Mixta tostada and the ceviche tostada. They're very generous with the avocado and salsa portions ! This place is cash only but does have an ATM. I ate at the food truck both times but inside has a lot more seating! Service was quick and efficient. Gotta say this may be my new fav bite in LA

I don't love this location. It's off the side of a large and busy street and parking and crossing are equally scary. That said, those shrimp tacos are worth braving the traffic. I love the crunch of the hard shell, and I love the experience of eating it next to a total stranger with my plate perched on the ledge that runs along the outside of the truck. The tortilla is fried hard and strong, so strong you lose the more delicate bread-and-shrimp stuffing inside, but then there's a great contrast of textures with gooey avocado on top and a watery tomato sauce all around. The Fish Ceviche is a cold contrast to the intensity of those tacos. It's not perfect but there's something unforgettable about this experience. The tacos are delightful and I'd absolutely come back for more.

Yeah, totally worth the hype. Delicious, filling, and cheap! Definitely some of the best tacos dorado I've ever had. The sauce really brings it together but I had to add some habanero just to kick it up. I would drive here (30min) once a month to get these tacos. Probably twice a month actually. Stop number one on the taco tour was a hit!

Best fried shrimp tacos anywhere! I've tried several menu items from Mariscos Jaliscos but the shrimp tacos are by far the best! They come with a red salsa, and avocados and are a bit messy to eat with everything stacked upon each other but all the flavors go so perfectly together. I do like the Boyle heights location a bit better, I find the taste of the tacos more consistent but it's nice that this location takes card and not just cash!

Seafood truck located by LA fitness, good and fast service, the food was great everything fresh

Unique take on Tacos de Camarones! These tacos were really delicious, however, there was something missing for me. Definitely worth the price though. The workers here were super kind, humble and friendly individuals. Thank you for your service! The atmosphere here, considering it was Truck Style felt homey for me, considering I grew up in this area lol. I recommend you try this place for yourself, no regrets here!

I love this place sooo much!! Some of the BEST shrimp tacos I've ever had! Def a must try. I've recommended this place to so many of my friends and they all fell in love!

This will be my first time ever rating a food truck and it is a special one! The service is good nothing out of this world but the incredible food makes up for it all it's a very special spot for ceviche, tostadas, oysters, shrimp cocktails, and my favorite the shrimp tacos. It's a very unique taco that I would recommend to everyone if you like seafood it comes with a very fresh seafood salsa, sliced avocados, lime, and a spicy salsa. It's out on the street but they set you up with a little areas to eat which is pretty cool it's always best to eat there because you are gonna want more fresh is always better. Give them a try you will love it.

Finding truly fantastic mariscos can be a quest, but my recent visit to Mariscos Jalisco was a pleasant find. From the first bite, it was clear this place uses quality products. Loved the flavors.

Omg that poseidon tostada is inspirational. I also had the shrimp tacos which had great texture and flavor, but the poseidon tostada's flavor was quite literally the best fresh ceviche-esque dish I've ever had. The seafood ceviche in the poseidon is so incredibly bright and refreshing, but this place cranks it up to the max with whatever extra sauce they put on top. Like if Holbox's ceviche felt like sipping an ice-cold pina colada on a hot day, the poseidon tostada feels that, but you're also on the beach, the sky and waters are a beautiful clear blue, and you just had your first wave of cool ocean water crash over you. I dunno, something about the sauces and herbs they add just make the dish absolutely BURST with refreshing flavor. I feel mentally and physically recharged lol. Fair warning that the poseidon is definitely "very spicy" on a scale of mild to medium to very. I'm very comfortable with "medium" spicy at most restaurants, but I was a little wheezy and in pain halfway through the poseidon. Still finished it despite feeling so uncomfortable for the second half. I think next time, I'll ask what to get if I really liked the flavor of the poseidon but could only finish half of it before I started feeling uncomfortable. Also, they're definitely open on Saturdays as of July 20, 2024. I asked if they took card, but the employee asked for cash.

Still the GOAT. I feel like they've gotten better. Pro tip: if you're ordering to go asked that they dressed them to eat there but just in a to go box. They do it better! 10/10

First visit after hearing so many rave reviews! There's a couple locations, but this was closest to where we were so we got 3 shrimp tacos to try. I have to say it's definitely worth the bang for your buck- $2.50 per taco & it has fresh shrimp, generous amount of avocado over a crispy taco covered in great salsa! I really enjoyed it but felt like it tasted much better with the hot sauce. We parked down the street and just ate at the stools so the food would be fresh- I think it comes deconstructed if you ask for to go. Will definitely be back to try some of the other items like the ceviche & Poseidon tostada though

Delicious and fresh cocktail, abalone, squid and shrimp. Price is average for a seafood cocktail. It was delicious and I regret not getting a shrimp or fish taco, will definitely comeback.

Soooo happy I finally realized Mariscos Jalisco had a truck right down the street from me. Don't know how many times I've gone to the McDonalds or Pollo Loco across the street and didn't realize one of the best trucks was right in eye sight. Well shame on me. I've loved Mariscos Jalisco ever since I first tried it at their original location but living far away it was hard to go back as many times as I craved it. Everything is fantastic. From the Poseidon to the oysters when they have them but the ceviche and 3 shrimp tacos is my go to. Also you can't beat the price. Enjoy!

You haven't lived until you've had one of these fried shrimp tacos. The crunch, the warm taco, and the refreshing ceviche on top with the avocado slice is a dream.

These shrimp tacos were incredible! I had to eat them right there, they looked too good! They're hot and crispy, that salsa is light and refreshing, and the avocado and lime went perfectly to complement it all very nicely. Definitely going to stop again if I'm ever driving by!

Ayo! I'm back with a Banger! Been wanting to try this Shrimp Tacos and finally had the opportunity. I ordered the Shrimp Tacos and they were Bang-in! Crunchy Taco shell with shrimp filling fried to perfection. Topped with some avocado and red salsa, i don't know but i prolly could or ate 10 of them. I also ordered the Aquachile Shrimp Tostada. It was good but a little to sweet for me. It had a nice kick if you are into spicy. I would def come back for more shrimp tacos and maybe try the Ceviche next time. Super affordable prices, street parking and a few small chairs if you wanted to eat there. I highly recommend these Tacos!

Shrimply AMAZING!!!! My Buddy has been telling me about this place for years and it's right down the street from my office. Finally the shrimps aligned and I got my ass down to the truck. Service is good. Food comes out super fast. I started with 3 fried shrimp tacos and 6 oysters. Let's talk about the tacos. Perfectly fried, crunchy and the shrimp bits were chopped chunky and was mixed with some kind of stuffing. Avocado slices and salsa topping was perfection. The flavors blended perfectly! The oysters were delicious! I've never had an oyster w salsa topped with a slice of octopus or a whole shrimp before. Super hearty and delicious. It took away from the taste of the oyster, but still very very good. These tacos are so amazing I had to get another three. 6 tacos, 6 oysters and a jarriotos w 20% tip was about $40. I wish they had tables or something to grub on, but slamming these tacos down on red plastic stools worked just fine. Def coming back!!!

I can't stop talking about the tacos de camaron here!! I stopped here as a self made taco tour and had to get it based off the reviews. I was not disappointed at all. The tacos came out fresh and the service was so fast. Once we jumped on line, a line quickly formed which the business had no issue knocking out due to how efficient they are. I will definitely be back!

My husband and I went to go get tacos on Sunday afternoon, we heard raving reviews from my friends about Mariscos Jaliscos so I want to go try it out since it's right down the street from where we live. We got 5 shrimp tacos, 1 aguachiles, and 1 fish ceviche, all of this totaled $25. I read the reviews that people had ordered fish tacos which I was hoping to get but when we went they did not have this on the menu... I wonder if they took this off? Not a fan of shrimp personally, but my husband ordered shrimp tacos and really really enjoyed it! He said that he would go back in because they were the best shrimp tacos he's ever had. Ceviche was very fresh but nothing special compared to others I've had before. 4 stars because the ceviche and aguachile were just okay, but shrimp tacos were amazing/outstanding and would return juuust for these goodies!

Hands down the best tacos in Los Angeles! I love the shrimp cocktail as well. Well worth the drive!

Don't get run over as you make your way to this taco truck! It's literally on the side of the street so finding parking in the nearby commerical plaza is your best bet unless you can find something on the street. Fried crispy seafood tacos is what Mariscos Jalisco is all about. The majority of their menu revolves around shrimp or fish whether it's in a taco or ceviche form. They even come with a generous amount of avocados that you can scoop out yourself and add to anything. 3 shrimp tacos and 2 orders of ceviche came out to around $20 which is a steal for how good the food is. The tacos are amazing here and be warned that they can get pretty messy! They are fried/glued shut, which is why you'll see many photos be lathered with the salsa over them because you can't really open the tacos. Fucking incredible and for only $2.50? Order as many as your heart can take. The ceviche is also amazing and comes with several large tortilla chip discs to eat alongside. Side note: they have stools on the sidewalk to sit and eat but there's no dedicated table area. Unless you want to scorch in the sun, I recommend getting your order to go.

Fresh seafood that's hard to come by for most food trucks. The shrimp tacos had a crunchy outside, moist shrimp inside, and topped with fresh avocado. It's hard to tell but the shrimp might be a bit raw still in a good way. The Poseidon tostado was huge! And a little bit spicy

Got the crispy tacos de camerones. I agree with some other commenters in the fact that something is missing from the taco. On its own it's about a 3/5, with avocado and salsa about a 4/5. The taco has a great crunch and an honest amount of filling, but the filling itself reminds me more of a fritter than anything with shrimp. Honestly in a blind taste test I would not guess shrimp. However my meal was made quickly and it's very cheap ($2.5 per taco) so overall it's not a bad spot.

Food trucks are always on my to eat list and I am so glad I stopped at this one. It is on a busy street so parking could be tough... but worth it. Bring sunscreen if you plan to eat at their table by the truck. We took our food to our hotel and it help up nicely. The ceviche was bomb. I had fish ceviche and it was so refreshing and light on such a hot day. It came with half an avocado, lime wedge, and tostados. I also had a camaron taco and, again, bomb. I would say you can't go wrong with food truck tacos, but unfortunately you can. Luckily, Mariscos Jalisco's has your back and is dishing up exceptional food.

I've been making my way through Time Out Los Angeles best taco list. I also saw Eater LA's taco list and other "greatest tacos" compilations and Mariscos Jaliscos is always way up there and usually always placed #1. Was it all hype? I had to go and find out. This truck is way closer to me and also takes card! The other trucks could be cash only. I stopped by on a Thursday and was able to snag a parking spot right near the truck. It was not hype. The shrimp tacos are worth it. Roy Choi was also not exaggerating on his IG food blog review of Mariscos Jalisco. I can't explain that first bite of the crunchy shrimp taco when you can taste the flavors exploding in your mouth with the salsa. I'll always remember that first bite. I also got the mixed tostada which was also refreshing and yummy but that was kind of a hard thing to eat on the sidewalks on the stools. I would probably get more shrimp tacos next time! Mariscos Jalisco is definitely an LA icon. I will have to make time to get here again, even after I'm done finishing up my best tacos list. I went to 7 places so far and still have 21 to go to before the year is over. I'm very blessed to be living in LA with all these awesome taco trucks~ :)

Passed by this truck on a busy day, and it did not disappoint. Flavor was spot on, I paid $15 for a Campechana, so not a bad price. The service was quick and efficient. I will definitely be going back for more, this was just my test run.

We came here because of the long-ago review by the late Jonathan Gold which heralded the shrimp tacos as the best tacos in LA. They did not disappoint. Maybe these shrimp tacos are commonplace in Jalisco, but we had never had anything quite like them. In many ways they were like fried dumplings. I loved the fact that with the tacos they give you 1/2 an avocado. Plus you get hot sauce and a cup of delicious salsa! My wife had the ceviche mixto which she raved about. And in 7 days we literally came here 3 times!

I was driving out near mid-city, running errands, when I passed their food truck. This was on my mind all day, that I had to make a stop at the end of the day, and I don't regret it one bit. Their shrimp tacos are always hot, crunchy, and packed with flavor. I also had their cóctel, which was to die for. On top of that the staff is always fast and friendly, and they have chairs located on the sidewalk for you to enjoy your food on the spot. Don't think twice about stopping by!

Visited this place while my friend was visiting LA. We wanted a quick bite to hold us over before a hike. The food turned out to be one of the best I've had in LA so far I strongly recommend the shrimp and fish tacos which were phenomenal. The service was really great, and the restaurant had a relaxed and fun vibe. You have the option to order from the food truck out front, but also can have a sit down meal, too. The parking was easy which I also really appreciated. The prices are very appropriate and the portion sizes are large. I would also highly recommend the chocolate flan (something I had never tried before) which is flan combined with a really moist, chocolate cake. I will definitely be back!! Eating here was one of te highlights of my friend's trip.

Everything everyone says is true. The tacos are life changing! I was planning on sampling the menu and started with one taco, but decided to order 2 more tacos instead. This is a super windy day, and I was wearing a new white shirt... that's how much I wanted them. (The shirt survived unstained, in case you were nervous. I recommend wearing another color, truly, lol.) I'll return with friends to sample everything on the menu soon!

The Shrimp Taco Was Undoubtedly THE BEST THING I EVER ATE!!!! I went bac' twice more for more Shrimp Tacos!! INCREDIBLE QUALITY !!!! Crunchy Crispy FRESH Taco Shell with scrumptious shrimp and avocado !!! AMAZING !!

Everything is so fresh, tastes amazing, friendly staff and service! The tacos are amazing, so is the cocktail!!

Is it just me that wishes that the shrimp tacos had more flavor going on in the inside...it's just mushy flavorless paste..but despite this..it's still pretty damn good Ceviches good too..wish the pieces of seafood wasn't so chopped up... I sound like a hater, I'm not! I love coming here but just being hyper critical

So glad MJ is close by. We ordered shrimp tacos but like we ordered a lot! It was so good and satisfying. We brought it home and it was still crisp and delicious. They are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am- 4 pm. There's plenty of street parking, unless there's high traffic. Needless to say, we will be back!

This place was listed on LA times must try places and I am so glad I did! This is at the moment my favorite place for crunchy hard shelled tacos. Generally No line to order at this location And food is prepared after you order. Price is unbeatable There are stools outside if you want to eat it freshly made. I had the Tacos de Camaron The crunchiness of the taco goes perfectly with the delicious blend of salsa you can either dip or pour over your tacos. It also comes with avocado that you can take a bite of with each bite of your taco! This will be my go to taco spot!

This is a taco truck with a few seats outside. I really liked their seafood ceviche taco. The seafood was fresh and the ceviche was flavorful! We ordered both spicy and non spicy, the spicy one was too spicy for me but tasted good, so if you like spicy definitely order that. The regular ceviche one was really good, I actually finished every hit besides the tortilla. My husband said the shrimp tacos were good, I had a bite it was good but a bit too starchy for me. They gave us half avocados with the tacos. The avocados were so tiny and cute.

One of the best food trucks and restaurants in LA. We are never disappointed. Highly recommend!!!!!!!!

I drive past the truck just about every day and never stopped. I was at the car wash across the street and walked over while they finished up. I ordered a fish taco, shrimp ceviche tostada, and a drink. It was FANTASTIC! So flavorful! The fish was perfectly cooked and covered in a crunchy tortilla. The shrimp ceviche tostada was out of this world. You can tell it's fresh, and they season everything well. A squeeze of lime took it to the next level. And the pricing is great as well. Finally a deal in a city full of high priced food trucks. I highly recommend stopping if you're in the area. I'll definitely be back soon!

Most affordable seafood you'll find in LA! The oysters shrimp and octopus all tasted very fresh. They have some hot sauce which I absolutely loved. The tacos was very crispy and was one of my favorites. Just be aware that seating is quite limited and there are no tables.

Love the food but I really wished they cleaned the poop vain out of the shrimp before they serve it.