aguachiles were a lot better then expected so delish! good service and staff was very welcoming the flan was a good dessert too

Well let me start by saying I was told this place is named El Malecon, so don't know why it shows differently here as the name on the outside also says el Malecon. Nevertheless, the name doesn't matter! This place is amazing and the most delicious place for Mariscos in California!! This is the best I have experienced in the 2 years I have been here. The food was super good, flavorful and the service was outstanding, warm and friendly people serving the food. The ambiance is hometown local place with great food! If you are in the area, passing by or a local, this place is absolutely the best!! Everything on the menu is fantastic and I will for sure be back to eat their delicious food. The ceviche is good the fish is good and the authentic flavor is great! You won't be disappointed if you visit! I recommend it and I know you will truly enjoy it! I will be making a trip back from NorCal to Porterville just to come eat here. It's worth the 4 hour drive!

Stopped by on a work trip, and almost left cause all we saw was a little bud light sign, glad we walked in! Was shocked to find a full house of people and lively atmosphere. 6$ Coronas, entrees from 8-22$ (also free ceviche they put at the table!) so very reasonably priced, and the food was unbelievable. The service was also fantastic. I don't write many reviews but felt I had to- I've been to a lot of restaurants on my trips and this is one I definitely wish was local for me in San Diego. I say it's always a good sign when you're the only white folks in a packed Mexican restaurant- and that held true here lol

I came here on my lunch break because I wanted some shrimp empanadas when I opend my container and see the rice and beans I already knew they were not going to have flavor :/ and I was right they had absolutely no flavor at all and the rice seemed like it came from a type of rice-a-roni box... I can say the empanadas were perfect the only think id change is the sauce it came with it had a weird sweet taste, like as if they used miracle whip to make it, I'm used to having a chipotle type of sauce when I buy these at other places, so yea I didn't like the sauce. I gave them 4 stars because of their service it was quick and they were really nice. just improve on the rice and beans and the sauce and it will be amazing!

Best shrimp tacos ever and the ceviche is very fresh, leaves you wanting more. You can get breaded or grilled shrimp and they are both good.

The spot really is amazing the food was outstanding and definitely uniquely theirs, service was spot on the servers were super nice and thoughtful and were very quick with many things and lastly the ambiance of the place definitely matched with there food which was awesome

If you're considering seafood.. this is the place to go! Their menu has pretty good graphics! I ordered the fish .. and so awesome and fresh no fishy smell ... the serving is generous and the service is fast !

My husband loved this place! When we walked in he was greeted by a friendly man server and was given what's in the picture. By the way the tostadas here are really good, like really good. My husband said the cheviche was the best he has ever tried. It wasn't fishy, it was refreshing and he really liked that. It smelled clean in there and it really feels like a Mariscos restaurant. Nice music not too loud. Very friendly attentive staff My only complaint is the horchata is not made like Mexican horchata, it is from the fountain. So it doesn't really taste like horchata. But if your not picky you might like it. I'm picky.