This is the true hidden gem of Costa Mesa. Don't let the name fool you they do more than fried chicken in fact my favorite is the grilled options particularly the half chicken plate. Think of El Pollo Loco but way more authentic 10 times more tasty and triple the portion for less cash. The salsa has amazing authentic flavors in it the chicken is marinated to an exquisite delicious full body flavor and the beans taste like great grandmothers. Do yourself a huge solid and treat yourself to a meal here you will be back at the very next day I can almost promise you read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Let's make a DEAL!!! Only $10.49 for a half-chicken combo: 4 pieces of perfectly cooked chicken, 1000% tastier than Raising Canes+ tortillas, beans, Spanish rice, a roasted jalapeño, and fresh salsa. SOLD! This place is such a big bargain but tastes like a million bucks. Everyone there is super friendly. They stepped out behind the counter and handed me my food with a smile and a thank you, and everything was clean and the whole place just smelled like dinner at your favorite aunt's house. Oh and they got two sweet arcade games in the back. Instead of spending $13-18 bucks on cheap fast-food, do the math and head to Captain Mike's in Costa Mesa. read more

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Great food and great service I got the chicken plate with the 2 sides! Food tasted great and portions were pretty good. read more

I've been going to Mike's for a very long time. My son now takes my granddaughter there. I'm English so very picky about my fish n chips!! Mike's is the best and Chicken is delish too. read more

Basically a Mexican Long John Silver's. Quality fried fish, shrimp, and chicken at affordable prices. I got the shrimp and fish and chips combo. The fish and the batter were very light, although they definitely needed salt. I wouldn't get the shrimp again as it was slightly overcooked and didn't wow me. I also got a side of deep fried mushrooms. They were so juicy and flavorful. read more

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This place was a 5 stars for me 2 days ago when i visited the first time but today i had whole different experience, first of all i was charged 50 cents more for the same exact order but this time the girl on register asked me to sign a tip receipt which wasn't there last time, anyways i tipped as i normally do but i didn't even get the food to my table, like why asking people to tip if you're not gonna provide any sort of service??!! anyways this was my last time in this place and I would never come back read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food is very good. Note: Prime rib, crab legs come in huge portions! You will spend $$$ for a nice dinner here---

Got the fish and shrimp with onion rings..They gave me 1 fish the size of a tortilla chip and 3 shrimp with 3 small onion rings.. If the food was good I could look past the portion but I just couldn't eat it..the fish was rubber, the onion rings were burnt and slimy and the shrimp was just ok..All the food is old and all I can say is I better not get sick from this ..Do yourself a favor,save your money it's complete trash..Go a few miles down to fountain valley to union jacks fish and chips.. read more

Happened to be working in the area, picked between this place and the place mexican food next door. I chose WRONG. Ordered the fish and shrimp combo! The fries had no salt, which is okay for me I didn't mind, but the shrimp AND the fish had NO FLAVOR!! I was shocked. The sauce is the only thing keeping it from being completely tasteless, therefore i'll toss it two stars. read more

The chicken is amazing, so flavorful and never dry. The pico they give you with the chicken is also tasty and unique. Shrimp and chips are to die for! Older guy in the front could be a little nicer however always seems to be in a bad mood but food is great! read more

Well food was good the onion rings were pretty bad. So always makes me unhappy is a place that nickels dimes you. 3 bucks for what they call a large soda. Then after spending 23 bucks he wants to charge me a dollar for my refills. No thanks I just won't be back ever. For 3 cents worth of soda I hope Captain Mikes runs a ground. read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Poor excuse for a large soda. Maybe a small at best - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

From the outside one would not think that such delicious fish and chips would be found, but it was delicious! Light, airy, non greasy batter and thick fries to top it off. If you don't want "chips" you can substitute beans and rice! I highly recommend! read more

Don't waste your time or Money. Although parking and service was good. The food had no taste, it was purely cheap bland whatever fish. The breading was ok, and the fries too. But the fish which based on the name suggest a great place. Well I believe the effort in the kitchen was mediocre and it felt as if I got a bag put together crap from people that don't care about your tastebuds. Due to covid, eating outside or in the parking lot is a norm now. But they shove your food in a paper bag, but yet they allow 2 people eat inside their establishment right there in front near the cashier. So they broke local rules and law. They serve tasteless fish, but they got good parking. read more

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best good old-fashioned hand-made fish n chips and chicken ever. I live in Vegas but am here once a week and always save time for one meal here. Usually get food to go, but have enjoyed an occasional beer and watched soccer with the locals read more

Worst fish and chips I ever had!!! Ordered to go and when I got home this is what I paid for over $10 plus $2 tips! No flavor and batter taste like old frying oil that was used many times! Please go to Hook and Anchor and you will get a good plate of fish and chips for $9 and good service too! I will never go back to this place ever again! What a waste of time and money!!! read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Fish and chips! Worst ever! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

"O Captain (Mike)! my Captain (Mike)! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won..." Tonight, that "prize" was the 3 piece fish and chips for $8. The batter was divine - golden and crispy - the perfect consistency. It was on par with the best of the best. It's located in a strip mall - no frills. You can get rice and beans instead of fries. $4 beers. Until my next visit, bon voyage. "The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done, From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won..." read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - 3 piece chicken combo comes with rice, beans, tortillas ($7) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good, smooth and flakey fish tacos! Needed a bit more seasoning but still good overall. Lemons provided were oddly plain but everything else was surprisingly delicious. Price was super fair but i would appreciate more quantity, service was fast. Fries needed more salt but shrimp was soft inside and crunchy outside just how I like it; tartar sauce was delicious and really added more to the meal. Place was pretty small inside in a cozy way, easy to find and nice to eat in. read more

I read the reviews on Yelp for this place, which has been in my vicinity for years, and thought I would give the chicken a try. It was AWESOME! The skin is crispy and buttery! The chicken is very tender. It is better than Pollo Loco or at least just as good. I have had the fish here once and thought it was good but nothing to write home about, so to speak. But, I would go there and order the fish again. I don't know of another place in the area that makes the fish as well for the price. Plus, I usually eat sushi if I am craving fish. Anyway, it's a bit of a dive, but the chicken is SO good and a great deal! Dave, Costa Mesa read more

Best Fish in town! The chicken is great if you're in the mood for it too. The prices are very fair too. Nice decore.

I don't understand how this place doesn't have a higher rating! Got the fish and chips, fried zucchini and mozzarella sticks. Everything was delicious and will be coming back. read more

Cool spot I found as driving by. Very good fish and chips. Definitely stop by get your daily protein here! read more

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The chicken is really small Spenseth and they don't give you the whole chicken Capt Mikes read more

Close at 7:30 pm and they refused me at 7:00pm really looking to try the food for the first time

Cheap, well prepared, good food. I made sure they serve cod for their batter fried fish, because pollock and tilapia are not acceptable. Ample portion and cooked perfectly. Nothing fancy, everything good. read more

The Good: I was in the mood for some fried fish and I always drive by this spot so I thought now would be the best time to try it. The fish was meh to me, you know a bit soggy and oily and not seasoned very much. I don't know if it was because I took it to go or if my taste buds were off this day but I thought it was pretty average. It came with a small boat of fries which were on the soggy side as well. Maybe next time I should eat it there and see how it is fresh. The Bad: On the small side and above the price I would expect to pay. There are so many great food joints around this area that I would hit first. The Ben: It felt like a old school place with a few people in the booths and a tv playing some sports, I believe it was soccer. read more

My mom was down visiting and she was craving fish & chips. A good friend suggested that we take her to this little joint called Captain Mike's Fish Fry. The fish was good and it didn't have that fishy ocean taste, which was a plus. The batter on the fish had this nice golden and crispy texture to it. The fries were alright, just like the ones you get at the bowling alley. The staff was friendly and the TV had a Spanish dubbed version of a horrible game remake of, "Dead or Alive." Which was funny enough to completely distract us from any conversation :) Overall the fish & chips were pretty good. Definitely better then any regular fast food fish and chips. But we wouldn't suggest making a drive out there just to try them. read more

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been coming here for over ten years and have been extremely pleased every time , the chicken is hands down best around, i mostly come for the fish and chips but always get the rice and beans read more

Total hole in the wall in kind of a dumpy shopping center, but super good! Or at least the Fish n' Chips was. Crispy on the outside and nice meaty chunks of fish inside with steak style fries also crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Delicious! read more

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I order a fish taco every time I like it and In my opinion it really good with lime on it

I love fish and chips. It is not an easy dish to be good. unfortunately Mike's Fish fry that is so close to where I live was a bit disappointing. As most of the reviews state. The two piece fish was moist but greasy. i asked what the fish was and was told Cod Fish. I know Cod both fresh and salted.. this Fish was very flaky..I hope they were honest. It was the batter and their oil temperature. The french fries was done correctly. I also ordered two pieces of chicken. Dry and not moist. less flavor than El Pollo Loco which I dont go anymore. I used to go to the original on Alvarado. What killed me was that for a drink , I was looking for something not too sweet. saw Modelo beer. as I was Paying. the bill was close to $20.00 The beer is $4.50 plus tax is almost $5.00. This is a hole in a wall place charging this type of price. Almost same price as one order of food plate. The experience does not inspire a return. read more

Fries are hard from frying too long tartar sauce is great but fish was not good cause it was fried too long not a nice fish fry shop feel either the mexican tv show was so damn loud its for deaf people feels like a mexican fast food place homeless guy outside crazy guy talking to himself inside read more

Should have known better but thought I'd give it a try. First the breading on the bottom of the fish filets was not cooked. It was raw. Second, the coleslaw had a grey tint to it. The fried shrimp was ok. Won't return, though. read more

Hands down my favorite chicken spot. Total hole in the wall. Chicken is always on point and tastes amazing along with the rice, beans, and jalapeño they throw on the side. Have tried other of their sides like fries, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks and they were good as well. Can never go wrong with this place. read more

The chicken & fish combo is absolutely amazing ! My wife and I went here for fish and chips I decided to get the combo with chicken and I will be coming back here on a regular basis. The chicken was amazing and the best fish and chips in town. read more

This spot is hit or miss. Sometimes they serve small portions and sometimes they're more generous, I don't get it. Also depending on who's taking the order you can't specify if you want dark or white meat only. I've never heard of that at a chicken shop, usually you're able to select your pieces. The is tasteful, again depending on the cook. read more

This place has been hiding from me for a long time now! I finally decided to check it out. All this time I've been going to Alejandro's and passing this place, what a shame! Well Alejandro's is mostly a late night drunken food stop for me and this place is closed during that time. I have to agree with Jimmy L about this chicken being better than El Pollo Loco and Charro Chicken, but Super Pollo is still my #1 choice for chicken. My friend and I both got the Chicken Combo to go, by the time we got back to hear place my car was smelling so good, practically starving at this point! When I opened my box I was really happy to see how much chicken was part of the combo, then when I put a burrito together, I was sold even more! There was a decent amount of chicken, rice, beans, a jalapeno, and tortillas for $6.99. The service was great and quick, the place is clean, and I'm definitely coming back. read more

After reading all of the reviews about the great, grilled chicken here, my curiosity was peaked. This is a mexican style grilled chicken place. I ordered the two piece dark meat chicken entree, drumstick and a thigh, with tortillas, salsa and a jalapeño for around priced at around $5.29. Normally, these pieces or parts of a chicken are moist and flavorful. Not here. The chicken was dry, overcooked, burnt to a dark char in several places and it had the texture in many bites like jerky. The chicken was flavorless perhaps because it was so overcooked. The salsa had a bitter, strange taste. Needless to say, the chicken here was not good. Would I return? No. read more

Instead of visiting Alejandro's for a nice carne asada burrito, I decided to grab some fish and chips at Captain Mike's Fish Fry instead. The service was quick and courteous and for 6 bucks you get 2 pieces of fish and fries. The fish was quite large, however, it was a little bit on the greasy side. What I should have done was order the grilled chicken which was what everyone else was eating at the restaurant. So I guess next time I go, I will order the chicken and report back. Update 5/7/08 So I finally went back and got the flame broiled chicken. It's definitely better than your chains and its CHEAP. Get the chicken and not the fish if you do decide to come. read more

Paid 4.99 for a single piece of fish and fries. Tiny piece of fish. Maybe the chicken is good. But the fish meal is not worth the price. read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Tiny piece of fish - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Killler char broil chicken, the leg & thigh combo with beans and rice is great. Highly recommended. read more

Captain Mike's Fish Fry - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California