Over the several past years the quality of the food remains great. Most amazing meaty shrimp and the flavoring is standout. The scale of spicy used is 1-10. If you like spicy then 8 is perfect. I have tried several of their Shimp plates. Almonds, veggies, Diablo r(red hot sauce), there are so many varieties that sound great. For the first time I didn't finish all my Shimp. They don't skimp on the shrimp. They also have burgers and chicken plates for those in your company that fear seafood. ;) It is a hole in the wall but a great find. It has survived over the years and probably because the food remains good. The is a ~4 person bar if you want to stop by for snack and a beer. Early on AC was an issue but it feels like that was fixed somewhat. Happy eats read more

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All I had was the shrimp and a beer while I was waiting.. it was good! We want to try it again! read more

My review was posted as "Not Recommended". That is inaccurate. I highly Recommend this restaurant for the Shrimp Lovers. Each time I have been here the dish has been delightfully seasoned. read more

This was Like my 3rd time coming here and the food is always great, we brought my mom and her bf with us this time to try it and they scraped their plates! Meaning they loved it also! Haha the flavor of everything was great. We Will definitely keep coming here :) read more

Camaron Pelao - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

I give the food Perfect 10 the quality of seafood is a #10. I've tasted many dishes i like them all . Call ahead of time though like 20 min b4 to let them know to please turn on the AC. And for the refill they forget about drinks so tell them to bring u a pitcher. The Grouchy cook is a seafood chef ‍ from Mexico . If you come to eat something great you'll be satisfied. So for the food a 10 + For the service -10 but worth every penny to eat there. read more

Sea food is fresh, very good and clean Rosaura cook/waitress is awesome! Good Mexican sea food!

Food is still great!! Service is till on point! Haven't been here in a few years do to moving out of town and had to make a visit for this great lil restaurant. read more

Camaron Pelao - Pablonos - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

Food is very good! Waitresses could be more friendly. We only go in the winter, early spring or late fall as it gets very hot in there and I don't think they have AC. read more

This is one small business worth supporting!! The food is fantastic, service is great, owners are wonderful, great outdoor seating, its fantastic all around! Had the camarones poblanos, wow, absolutely delicious and flavorful! Another favorite is the camarones almendrados, scrumptious! Be a team player and support your local small business and put this place on your list!! read more

Best authentic mexican and seafood place. My cousin owns this place and everytime we visit its a must to stop by for lunch. The shrimp are so delicious and the flavor and seasoning of any item here always stands out . The restaurant is small feels homie , it has a small bar and everyone is super friendly. The authentic cuisine is excellent , the food is made to order , fresh everytime , most of the time by the owner (he works alot). The prices are great for the amount of food and quality you get. There is enough parking on the lot or street .If you happen to be around the area stop by and have a taste of the delicious food. read more

Camaron Pelao - Camarones a la diabla - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

Garbage service, arrived at 8pm , waitress walks up to take orders at 8:15 then tells us we're closing at 8:30! I asked so your kitchen closes at 8:30? Because you're doors are open? She goes and asked the cook, his lazy ass said just NO he was shutting down the kitchen. Fucking douche probably had to go watch Sabado Gigante. I was with my wife and 3year old wtf! Fuck this place lost customer forever and all of my friends and fam. read more

This is the best food I have had in Merced or Atwater. The peel and eat garlic shrimp comes with rice salad and bread. It is served with a delicious sauce. Excellent homemade food at great prices. They give you chips with rockin hot sauce and beans. Delicious! read more

Baja filet is phenomenal. Just the right amount of spice, not over powering. Rice, beans, and tortillas complimented it well. I could tell it was great just by the smell. They have a nice inside seating setup but for lunch to go. All the staff were nice and welcoming. Definitely will be back! read more

The food is nasty and soggy the woman is really rude and the only nice one is the grown kid he knows how to handle a restaurant better than his parents read more

My favorite place for seafood in the area, the cook is always friendly and the waitress is attentive. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious!!! Great flavor and generous portions, I got the Camaron Pelao the other dish is campechana con ostion. read more

Camaron Pelao - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

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Still amazing! This time had the relleno, which is stuffed sea bass with shrimp and cheese and peppers and onions. Delectable and perfect. What I wrote before: Highly recommend. Stopped by this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed. Family members ordered the shrimp scampi, the spicy shrimp fajitas, and the mixed seafood dish with octopus, shrimp, and fish in the house salsa. The service was great, and the food was served fresh and hot. We will definitely be back next time we are in this area. read more

Camaron Pelao - a plate of rice and chicken - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

Went here on a Friday at 6 PM and were seated promptly. The wait staff were very friendly and helped us with recommendations since it was our first time. We got the Cameron Pelao, Cameron Poblano, and an order of the Ceviche Tostadas. Everything was EXCELLENT with a ton of flavor and texture in every bite. The Poblano is mild and very tasty while the Pelao was more spicy, maybe too much for some but just right for me. The Ceviche Tostadas were out-of-this-world good! There is plenty of salt in the food the serve, but not overly salty. So, if you're on a low salt diet, like I am, make this your one "free" meal for the week where you don't worry about sodium. Highly, highly, highly recommended! read more

Unbelievably good food, prompt and friendly (if not overly cheery) service, and the best tomato beer I have had anywhere - and I drink those pretty much everywhere I go. I don't know what the seasoning they use is, but it's amazing! The Camarones Cancun, and the Camarones Guatemala were two very different, and equally tasty dishes. But their ceviche is where they stand out. This stuff is amazing - it's a seafood dish where the fish and shrimp have been cured with citric acids instead of being cooked. It's absolutely incredible. I will absolutely eat here again, and probably as often as possible! read more

Went for lunch and was the only one in there for the duration. The place is small and cozy. Chips were stale, beans were bland and the salsa was watery but good. Ordered the fish tacos which the fish lacked flavor but garnished well, no lime given. Coming from San Diego these tacos can't really compare but for the area they're decent. The biggest disappointment was the cleanliness. I had flies constantly landing on me and my food, as well as swatted flies on the windows that had yet to be wiped off. Makes me think how clean the kitchen is. I will give it another try based upon the other members good reviews on the food. After first time I would give it three stars but the sanitary conditions drop it down to two. read more

The place is small around 10 tables and the waitress needs to learn to smile but the food is excellent. and the chef comes out and talk to the people. I live in Tijuana Mexico and I know Mexican sea food and they can really cook good food in this restaurant. we were 4 people and I tried the 4 dishes all were excellent. read more

This place what fucking horrible service, walked in and the waiter wouldn't stop rolling her eyes at us, it was only 7:30 and they close at 8:30 but she said they were closing soon and she got all mad, she forgot my drink and my fam and I felt sick shortly after leaving. The chips were stale and the waitress was being a bitch so we decided to leave before they started to cook our food. She charged us 50 fucking dollars just for our drinks but the cook came out and told us it was ok and we finally were able to leave, the waiter didn't even know English and it was so hard to see in there, if I could give a 0/5 star review I would, never coming ever again and definitely not recommending to anyone. Conclusion: What the fuck. read more

The food here is so good!!!! We've been tying almost everything on their menu and haven't been disappointed yet. My husbands favorite is land and sea platter it gives you a taste of everything they offer here. The inside looks like a log cabin but the service is friendly and food is made fresh read more

I eat all over California regularly and I love little cozy family spots but this was probably the worst one I've been too. The waitress was rude from the start, rolled her eyes every time we asked a question. The don't have flour enchiladas which means everything is pre made and not fresh. Chips were stale. My daughter asked for nachos and the lady told her they can't make them lmao. This is by far the worst wannabe authentic Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Never ever again. I give every restaurant a chance at least once. read more

Such a great little restaurant with great food. The waitress is so sweet! I had shrimp enchiladas and it was amazing! I will definitely be going back as often as possible! Go there and soon! read more

One of our relatives had gone here and subsequently purchased a gift certificate at Restaurant.com. We were looking forward to eating here since it's a little different than the Mexican restaurants in the area. It's a shrimp and seafood place. The waitress said that the owner didn't take the gift certificates, which seemed odd because they are still selling them on restaurant.com (we looked today before we went). The food was four out of five stars. The house dish - Camaron Pelao, was a little spicy (we ordered "low") and very tasty. We also had fish and chips (pretty good), shrimp enchilada (very good), camaron al mojo de ajo (pretty good) and a quesadilla (okay). The background music was interesting - all instrumental and, as we listened more, violin covers of '70's pop hits like YMCA. Kind of fun, although I don't think that's what they have intended. There was no air conditioning in the restaurant, which makes a difference on a day like today (mid-90's even by 5 pm). We'd eat there again. read more

We have eaten here twice, it would have been more but they close early. Shrimp plates have been awesome! It is small and casual, I'm sure family owned. They have always been great at recommending what is good! With all the mexican restaurants around this IS one of the better ones we will frequent more often! They do ask how hot / spicy you want your food. I said hot and it was perfect! Spicy enough so lips are tingly but not on fire! GOOD FOOD! read more

Great shrimp fajitas and amazing shrimp cocktail. They didn't get skimpy with the shrimp. Rice has a great taste. Can't wait to go back. It does get hot inside since no ac, only a swamp cooler. I would suggest late dinner to go. Oh and the shrimp a LA Diablo gets really spicy after level 7. read more

I have been driving by Camoron Pelao for 4 months now and i finally stopped in today. The faculty is nice and welcoming and the chef, waiter, and cashier(all the same person) was really nice. The food was great. I ordered a shrimp burrito and my wife ordered shrimp fajitas. Both had a great traditional flavor and big portions for the price. They have free chips and salsa. The salsa was my only complaint. I wanted more than just a little 3 oz container, you know something you can fit a chip into. But all in all it was a great meal and a good time. The only regret I have is that I didn't stop in sooner. read more

My absolute favorite restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and anything else we can think of here. read more

This place is absolutely terrible, my mother and I decided to go here for lunch and both of us got sick shortly afterwards. The fish was swimming in grease, flavorless and had a really soft gross texture. The shrimp were just as flavorless. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless they have recently replaced there cook!! read more

Heard about the place from a friend. finally decided to go check it out. There were three families were in there eating, the waitress never greeted me or my husband, we sat down waited, waited and waited....... I peeked my head around the corner to see what was the hold up for our menu. Waitress sees me but says nothing, waited some more. Five, seven minutes gone by another couple walks in, they get their menu right away. Still waiting, peek my head around the corner again, waitress still not acknowledging me. Then she comes out bringing the table near me their drinks and appetizers and says nothing to me or my husband as if we were not even there. We walked out. We felt like they only do business with their own kind; since we were treated so rudely. read more

I come to this place as often as possible and I have not been disappointed with a dish yet. I recommend the fish ceviche tostadas, camarones a la Diabla, and camarones pelao. This is the best place to eat in Atwater! read more

Camaron Pelao - A la Diabla and Cameron pelao - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

Really great food! It was cooked fresh made to order. My mom got the shrimp platter and it was amazing! My fajitas were tasty and well seasoned, but did have a bit more spice than I like, however I am pretty anti spice! The chips they bring to the table are thick and crispy!! And their beans are amazing! read more

Food is really good. It is way too small overall I love the food it was great I ordered spicy shrimp. Our wait was 5 to 10 minutes. Cute little restaurant. read more

Searching for something to eat before heading to the Atwater pumpkin patch and came across this place on yelp. This place is solid and I'll definitely be back. Food is more home made style. Had chicken tacos and partner had the sea bass. Sea bass had tons and tons of garlic and also dish taste fishy at all. Chicken tacos had good amounts of flavorful chicken chunks. The beans are a thinner type than a lot of restaurants but way more flavorful. Rice is fresh with herbs and carrots. Clean and quiet with friendly service. Some of the better Mexican food I've found in the Central valley. Will definitely drive the few minutes north of Merced to get back here. Also kid friendly. read more

I had just left my son at UC Merced, and was headed back to the Bay Area. I was starved. I got off 99 for no particular reason and headed North East because a street led me there. My only hope was to avoid del Taco, Carls Jr, and the like. I stopped at the first restaurant I saw, the improbably named "Peel & Eat Shrimp." I don't have much to say about this little joint. Except that the Traditional Chicken Burrito that I ordered was flat out, hands up in the air, jump up and down screaming Halle-Freakin'-Lujah the best burrito I have ever eaten! Hot, fresh, and full of perfectly cooked beans and large pieces of tender chicken! I had no expectations walking in. But surpassing any conceivable expectations and surprising me with the Best Burrito Ever Award earns this giant little restaurant 5 Stars! read more

Food was edible, decent flavor. Ordered a plate of three chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. It was okay. Enchiladas had mostly cheese, like 5 tiny pieces of grilled chicken inside each enchilada. They looked more like three tortillas folded in half drenched in sauce with cheese and tiny bits of chicken inside. Not really enchiladas from a typical restaurant. The rice, on the other hand, was very very delicious. And a bean and cheese burrito for the kids. It was definitely on the salty side :( And the Horchata tasted like water. Total waste of money. Service wasn't great. Lady had an attitude. I believe her name was Rosaura, according to my receipt. Perhaps that's just the way she "talks" but she asked us questions with an attitude, lol. Her personality wasn't too welcoming. Atmosphere is decent, very brown inside but comfortable. So for a plate of enchiladas with rice and beans, one bean and cheese, one Horchata and two waters, the total came out to $20.01. Would I go again? Hmmm maybe in a few years I'll give it another try. read more

Camaron Pelao - Chicken enchiladas, rice and beans. - Latin American Near Me - Atwater, California

Place is amazing . Red beers with a shrimp are awesome . I go a lot ! Have the pescador if you like spicy seafood !

Awesome. First time there. Had the garlic shrimp and two ceviche tostadas. Fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place.

THIS IS IT!! I live to eat! Doesn't get any better. I spend my life at restaurants, but this hole in the wall is to die for. Try the Filete Relleno smothered with chile Chipotle sauce and shrimp and vegies. read more