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Mariscos San Isidro - Steakhouse in El Monte, California

Mariscos San Isidro

4.2 (519 reviews)

13030 Valley Blvd #1858, La Puente, CA 91746

Seafood restaurant

About Mariscos San Isidro - steak house in El Monte, California

Customer Review Summary

Mariscos San Isidro is praised for its delicious seafood and lively atmosphere, particularly appealing to fans of banda music. Parking and security measures are notable, ensuring a safe entry to the venue. The restaurant's environment can be quite loud, making it difficult for conversations. Restrooms are small but clean, and the service is generally fast, despite some misleading menu items. While prices aren't displayed, the extensive drink options and good seafood make it popular, though not ideal for families due to the alcohol focus. Some reviews highlight a great ambiance and friendly staff, with specific recommendations for shrimp tacos and enchiladas. However, one severe criticism mentions unprofessional behavior, including claims of drug use within the restaurant and strict recording restrictions. Overall, many patrons express a desire to return for the food and entertainment, while others warn potential visitors of their negative experiences.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
5
335
4
80
3
33
2
15
1
56
Based on 519 reviews

Rooster's Beak Studios

2 years ago

Delicious seafood, one of the best around El Monte. There is usually a parking security that shows you where to park when you arrive at the restaurant. There is also another guard who checks for any potential weapons before entering the restaurant, which not a lot of seafood restaurants do. Live music is performed every Thursday and Sunday, so if you like banda music, you'll love it. It is going to be a very loud environment, so you'll have to do conversations for later. The restrooms are cramped, very small, but they were clean enough. Service was fast, but keep in mind that ceviche of tostada is actually a big plate of seviche (quite misleading). But the seafood tastes so good, and the drinks too. They sell lots of alcohol here, so I wouldn't recommend it here for a family dinner. Prices are not displayed in the menu, so if you are in a budget, this will be a no-no. Overall, the taste will make us visit this restaurant again!

Anthony Sainz (Ant)

2 years ago

The food was delicious and a fairly large portion. I ordered a cocktail and normally places are skimpy on the seafood, this one was hooked up. The shrimp tacos where really good. Ambiance was great and music was great. Drinks were great.

yoalli rubio

3 years ago

Go if you like live Mexican music. We had to wait a lot when we asked for something but its understandable since there is a worker shortage, otherwise very enjoyable.

Letty Gomez

1 year ago

Found this restaurant as we were looking for a karaoke bar. The ceviche was so delicious. The atmosphere was pretty lively. It could've been bcuz somebody was celebrating their bday. Service was great!

Espy Del Campo

6 years ago

Love this restaurant because of great food and entertainment. Personally I love group "Instinto" that plays on Thursdays at 8 pm. They also have entertainment on Wednesdays and Sundays. Jimmy (manager) and waitresses are Always very friendly and welcoming. I enjoy myself every time I go eat here. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Juan Carrillo

Good food and great service! I recommend the shrimp enchiladas. You can never go wrong with the beer on tap.

marianna miranda

DO NOT COME TO THIS RESTAURANT. DRUGS AND CONTAMINATED FOOD. I came to have some dinner and drinks with a friend. As I was trying to record my drink the waiter snatched my phone out of my hand and said no one was allowed to record inside the restaurant. When my friend needed to use the restroom, he wasn’t allowed to, and was stopped by a big security guard saying he couldn’t go in at that time. He pushed his way through cause what?!!!! And we saw grown men doing nasty drugs inside this restaurant. So unprofessional and disgusting.

Todd

4 years ago

My friend, Buckshot, said this place has great fish tacos, so I had to try them myself and they were delicious! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was great.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 10 AM–2 AM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 AM
Sunday 10 AM–2 AM
Thursday 10 AM–2 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

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