My bf and I have been living here in Merced for about 4 years and barely came across this Mariscos…read moreplace, I can't believe it took us this long! Located in a small shopping complex with plenty of parking, so it's a little hard to pass up if you're not familiar with the area! We've started coming here since we found out, the mariscos and drinks are amazing, the quality and portion sizes of the dishes are definitely work the price! The michelada's are thirst quenching, huge, and tasty! We will definitely be coming back regularly!

Oh. My. GOD. This…read moremariscos spot is an absolute gem! The portion size compared to the price is INSANE. You get a serious amount of food -- the tostadas are loaded, and the cocktail? Packed to the top. No skimping here at all. The flavor was completely on point and everything tasted so fresh. It honestly felt like I was in Mexico eating seafood right off the coast. Every bite was bright, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. If you're craving authentic, fresh mariscos with generous portions, this is the spot. 10/10 -- I'll definitely be back!

I had a great experience here with my family. The seafood was really good I ordered shrimp and…read moreclams with potatoes and sausage, and everything came out fast and tasted great. We also ordered two baskets of fries, one Cajun and one lemon pepper, and both were seasoned perfectly. The service was excellent as well. Our server did an amazing job taking care of us and made sure everything came out right. The ambience was fun and welcoming, with a lively but comfortable atmosphere that made it a great place to enjoy a meal with family. Overall, it was a great experience and a nice spot to go to. If you like seafood, I definitely recommend checking this place out.

AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE Braulio was great and super kind!…read moreWill def be coming back!!!

Great service, great food! Thank Yelp for another great…read morerecommendation! We couldn't wait to wait to eat, thus photo is after we chowed down. Food had great flavors and portion were good. -Thai fried rice: shrimp, calamari, scallops -Pad see ew: sliced beef, fat rice noodles and American broccoli stir fried with a lightly sweet soy sauce. -BBQ beef, large portion, side of cucumbers and rice. Location HIDDEN in backside of business center next to Indonesian grocery store. Plenty of parking. Ambiance

The food is good and consistent. Staff could be friendlier. They open at 10:30. We waited outside…read morefor 10 minutes for them to open at 10:40. When she unlocked the door I asked if they did open at 10:30? Her disgruntled response was not welcoming, not accountable, nor friendly. They could stand to do a deep clean in the restuarant, windows, doors etc.. It's too bad because this could be a 5 star with a little cleaning and gracious attitude adjustment.

Had my mother's 100 th birthday party in the banquet room and it was fantastic!…read moreGreat service Great food Every one had fun and mom was happy

Very sweet waitress and was so kind and efficient. Celebrated my birthday early here and it was our…read morefirst time ever eating here. We loved the spaghetti and artichoke dip and fresh sourdough bread and Shirley temple too! Very clean atmosphere and nice and quiet.

I first tried El Palmar because it had some of the best ratings on DoorDash. My dine-in experiences…read morewere also very pleasant. I usually order the Supreme Burrito. Idk what it is, but the burritos here are stellar and so moist and tasty. Hands down, the best burritos in Merced. El Palmar was also one of the first places to offer Birria in Merced. I have always enjoyed their Birria Tacos and would highly recommend. They also have Birria ramen too if you'd like to try it. The restaurant is pretty clean and has plenty of parking. If not, you can go park in the Chevron area next door. When dining in, they'll give you some chips and salsa. They do have beer available for dine-in. They don't have a self-serve salsa bar so you'll have to ask the cashier for all of your condiments (salsa, lime, etc). This is my favorite Mexican joint and has never let me down! Come enjoy!

The food is yummy. The service is great and the atmosphere is very pretty. there's really nothing…read moreelse to add. I keep talking just to fill up the page but it's a waste of time since the point is the food is yummy. The service is great and the office is wonderful done

The guy who greeted us when we came in was very friendly. The food was ok, but many of the dishes…read morewere cold as they maybe need to rotate it more frequently. My husband liked the Mongolian pork and spicy chicken. The selection was ok. The service was good, she cleared our plates pretty quickly. The BIGGEST issue my family had was the horrible chairs which were falling apart and EXTREMELY sticky. We refused to sit in a booth as they were dilapidated and looked to have a faux leather with a sticky back just "patched" over the existing deteriorating bench seats. The chairs at the tables were also very dilapidated and crumbling. The chair backs and metal chair frames were sticky. The atmosphere honestly reminded us of an old casino with outdated decor. We read the reviews prior to going and they seemed very positive so we thought we'd give it a try. It cost us just over $60 for my husband, son, and I which we thought reasonable. We collaborated and give 3 stars.

I have no words. Absolutely the worst buffet in the area. I found multiple bugs in my food and my…read moredaughter ate one by accident. She went home and immediately vomited. The service was meh, they would be nice once and rude the next. The environment was very mediocre.

My boyfriend and I went there for a date night. I've been craving oysters and a Michilado for a…read morewhile. Excellent service, great food, low music and atmosphere. We need to go back for some more seafood.

I came here a few years ago and I recall the soups being really good. I couldn't find a lot of…read morecaldos on the menu. The food was just okay, tbh gave this place 3 stars because the service was good. Not sure if the ownership changes over the years, but it was just different.

It's been a while since I've eaten at this place but the tacos are the best I've had so far--the…read morehandmade tortilla just has something special compared to other restaurants I've tried. My favorite was the fish tacos & the ceviche (not pictured). But you can tell the food was freshly made--like a home-cooked meal. One of my favorite taco places & I will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area again. 10/10 for the food. I think the environment could use some touching up and the service was okay. My Spanish was mediocre but I'm glad the person working got my order. There was only one person working and she was doing everything (cooking, making tortillas, taking orders, cashiering etc.)--so props to her. As much as I love this place I have to be honest and give it 4/5 stars due to the environment but the food is really good nonetheless.

Delicious shrimp and fish tacos, with a small side salad. Great delicious taste. Great service…read more Small place with great food

Mr. Pho in Merced is hands down one of our favorite spots! Every single time we come in they are…read moresuper fast and incredibly friendly. The pho Absolutely delicious. The broth is rich and flavorful. The portions are generous, the meat is tender, and everything tastes fresh every time. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food. If you're in Merced and craving amazing pho with great service this is the spot. Highly recommend!

Absolutely the best Pho outside of San Francisco…read more And maybe better than that!! Actually, Bone in brisket with perfectly cooked tripe, I must drive an hour and twenty minutes each way and I have no regrets, I just buy extra.

Wow! Where do I start? I contacted Bella Luna for a group reservation for my the parents of my…read moreson's water polo team. We were all visiting from out of town and there was a group of 38 of us. I called and left a message and Giancarlo called me back right away. Giancarlo is an amazing owner/manager and helped set up our amazing experience. We were able to sit in the back room on 3 separate tables. Our original group grew from 30 to 38 and they were still able to accommodate us. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful - exquisitely decorated with an Italian grocery store next door. I love this! You can dine and shop in their amazing little store! Our dinner was absolutely delicious - I ordered the margherita pizza and my husband ordered the gorgonzola and fig pizza. Of course I didn't get any pictures because I ate it too quickly and was having too much fun! Our servers provided us with the best customer service and took such great care of us. They were so patient with our large group and truly treated us like family. I want to thank Giancarlo and his wonderful staff for the excellent service and food and helping our team's parents enjoy a wonderful time together. It was so memorable and we will always be grateful for this phenomenal experience! I highly recommend Bella Luna if you are in town and want some delicious Italian food and feel like a VIP. The servers and their amazing customer service are one of the biggest reasons I would come back again and again!

A Merced downtown favorite. A great place to get a sandwich or salad for lunch or a nice pasta dish…read moreor steak for dinner. One of my favorite things here is the free bread and dipping sauce before your meal. A few favorites of mine include the crab ravioli, chicken Milanese and for a starter, Arancini. They also make a delicious pizza. The service is outstanding. The servers keep the drinks filled and don't hide out in the back. The ambiance is really nice-exposed brick and wood.