We had a slight snack craving while enjoying our beers at Duck Foot, and luckily Chef'em Mariscos was set up right outside! - PARKING - If you're already coming to Duck Foot for some beer, you have plentiful parking available and can enjoy Chef'em Mariscos without fear of circling around! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - As a food truck, they'll take your order and prep the food while giving you a buzzer to let you know when to come back to grab your completed order. They have big menus with all the prices listed clearly. After ordering, it took around 10 minutes before the buzzer went off. - FOOD - Fish & Chips ($15?): Really large portion of fries! They had really good seasoning on them as well, although they were a bit on the soft/soggy side. They also only served 2 pieces of fish, which weren't that big either. The whole order was piping hot though, so it was tasty to eat fresh! - OVERALL - A solid food truck option if you ever see it at your local brewery. If we have another snack craving and Chef'em Mariscos is posted up, we will most likely try another option off the menu! read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Fish & Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

Not sure if this place changed the ownership. The menu is very small and limited now. The taco doesn't even have pico. It only had arugula on top of fried fish/shrimp. The fries also tasted horrible as the oil is over used. And the Cali burrito was very very salty. And worst of all, no salsa available at all! On top of the bad taste, it's over priced! Will not be back for sure! read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Most recent menu as of 7/2023 - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is a food truck serving a wide array of Mexican fare at great prices. 4.5/5 shrimp ceviche: the vinegar/acid juice used to cook the shrimp tastes different from what I am accustomed to. The assortment of shrimp, onions, tomatoes, avocados with sprinkled tajin on two tostadas are quite the eye catcher and pack the crunch and flavor I was looking for. 4/5 fish soup: a hot, acidic, spiced stew of fish. 5/5 fish taco: crunchy, fresh veggies, creamy sauce, and batter fried white fish enveloped in a freshly made taco; I wish I had the capacity to eat more of these just so I could order more. 4.5/5 parking: there are some spaces in the lot you can park at or on the side street 4/5 payment options: $.50 charge for using credit card on their square machine I'm sure I will come again when I'm around the area, and will likely try their aguachiles and other tacos. read more

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It's always nice to run into a new food truck. This is an interesting truck, given it's own by a Turkish gentleman who makes some pretty good Mexican Food. I had the grilled fish burrito. It was a very good burrito and came very well wrapped. The fish was very well seasoned and tender. The mayo base sauce was very good too and complimented the fish well. I liked all the freshly chopped cabbage, tomatoes and onions. The flour tortillas was of a good quality and tasted good. I only had the creamy chipotle sauce as an add on and it was very good. It offered good flavor and a mild heat. Service was good. You can find the truck on Imperial across the street from the Walmart Neighborhood Market. read more

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I'm currently sitting outside Duck Foot Brewing, drinking great beer and eating THE BEST DAMN CARNE ASADA FRIES I'VE EVER EATEN!! These fries are not your ordinary carne asada fries. They feel like a French cuisine meets Mexican street food hybrid sensation! The sauces are AMAZING! The fries came drizzled with a creamy sauce that is out of this world! The salsa on the side is hot, smoky and delightful. The carne asada is fresh and juicy and tender. Dear lord. I wish I had a bigger stomach! If you have the opportunity, treat yourself!! read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Carne Asada Fries!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

Not open during posted hours at listed address. Does not answer their listed Google phone number. What else do I have to say to get to eighty five characters and get to post this review? read more

They forgot about my order completely so I had to ask after an hour (they were really busy at a brewery). They then brought me a partial order. I got the second half but never the toppings I paid extra for. The plain fries for $7 is criminal. They were the size of a small McDonald's fries with 0 seasoning, and no surprise cold. I was given a salt and ketchup packet. I had gotten the hot dog, which was good but again 100% plain. In summary I could have made this meal myself an hour faster for $1.50. My friend got the carne asade quesadilla and while he said it tasted good, for $12.50 expected it to be twice as big. Next time they're at the brewery I will not be buying. read more

I was so hungry, I didn't take the time to take photos on my first visit here! But wow! This food truck lives up to all the positive reviews. They have a happy hour (3-6pm daily) where fish burritos are $1 off which might as well go towards the tip for Chef Em! The fish burrito is large and generous enough for lunch and dinner! It was very flavorful and it was fresh tasting. I didn't need salsa with how the flavors mixed in the burrito, but I wanted to try each one to see which one I'd like for next time. I recommend sampling all the sauces if it's your first or second time here. The salsa bar is self served (which can be iffy during COVID but to each their own) and in addition to salsa, there are also pickled onions, limes and little cups/baggies. They partnered with all the major delivery services also if you rather not stop by in person. No outdoor seating though as of 12/17/20 but that may change given how unpredictable 2020 has been. I will be back to support this local business! read more

We just ate some of the BEST TACOS that we have ever had!!! The carne asada and surf-n-turf tacos were so good!!!! Definitely coming back here for more. Oh, and their hot sauce is no joke!!!! read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Hidden gem! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

This is one of the best taco place in town. Wow!!! I wasn't expecting anything like that from this relatively new and small place in the neighborhood. Sooo Fresh! You literally can feel the freshness of ingredients. Definitely best fish taco I've had in a while! And I'm that mean person who normally writes only the bad reviews, but this place absolutely deserves 5 stars. I'm just very impressed with the quality of their food. Approved by Irina! Yum. read more

Decided to try this place out at Duck Foot Brewery and was SO disappointed. I ordered Carne asada fries and it took more than 30 min for them to make my order. Once I got the order the fries were covered in arugula.... I've never had Carne asada fries with arugula before. Not good. I was also give some hot sauce with the fries which turned out to just be Frank's. Won't be coming back. Beware. read more

The menu is incorrect. They no longer serve authentic, mozzarella style cheese with the gobernador or quesadilla. They now only serve infuriatingly cheap, gross yellow shredded cheese. I was crushed to discover this as I was excited to finally find a place with excellent carne asada fries that also has good cheese. I can't stand the shredded yellow stuff on my Mexican food. I really enjoyed the fish tacos. They use a good tortilla that is not made to order but is fresh and seems to be from one of the local tortillerias. They serve huge chunks of fish with big moist flakes and an excellent crisp, not too thick batter. The red sauce is good. Nice body and fresh chile spice. The owners mom provides homemade baklava I was excited to try but they didn't have it at the times I went. read more

I grab food off this place once or twice a week while at Duck Foot. The tacos are amazing. Especially with the arugula topping, what a great addition. The owner is friendly and hussles as fast as he can. Sometimes Duck Foot is packed so it might take a little longer but nothing to complain about, just have another beer. I can't wait until the fish tacos come around again. Rotating menu so you'll never get bored eating at Mariscos!!! read more

I tried fish and carne asada tacos, which shortly became my favorite. The fish was fried at the moment, which you can understand from the fresh cooking taste, and the sauce for carne asada was sooooo good My second time, I tried a quesadilla and California burrito. The cheese they use for quesadilla was my favorite! Definitely not cheap jack-cheddar from a market. Lastly, their rice pudding is a must try! In overall, I wasn't expecting much after seeing cheap prices, my only intention was to eat fast&cheap. That's why I am highly impressed and happy with the taste I found in the end. Definitely and highly recommended. read more

We catch Chef M when he's at a local brewery we frequent. His fish tacos are a game changer - my wife has celiac and he does them gluten free and prepared seperate. I eat them for the taste! His carne asada tacos are also a hit. Gluten free fish tacos and GF beer. He's gave my wife a taste of her old life. Thanks Chef M. read more

Chef'Em is legit!! This guy knows what he is doing. Give it a try, I promise you will not be disappointed. The food is amazing and you can't beat the price! read more

I love these guys. Super clean , fresh quality meat and seafood . Great customer service . read more

$1.75 fish tacos!! Fresh, delicious coleslaw and white sauce, fresh corn tortilla. No doubt this are the best fish tacos on San Diego! read more

This place is amazing!!! We started with shrimp cocktail; while waiting, chef gave us a complimentary fish soup (which normally my wife and I it would never eat!). It was out of this world! We went ahead and bought an order for the road. We are from Riverside Co and will gladly make the drive down to enjoy this phenomenal chef's food. Thank you for an amazing surprise, one chef to another! read more

Soooooo goood ! Tried them out at DUCK FOOT BREWERY . I had their 3 tacos shrimp fish carne asada and shrimp fries holy shit

Hidden gem for sure - the best food truck w- delicious items - super fresh -when u arrive they give you a cup w soup it's fabulous -This food truck had the best fish and shrimp tacos I've ever tasted !! Also the carne asada nachos were so delicious and also one of the best maybe THE best You have to try their food - I stayed in the SD Hilton and passed it a few times so so glad I stopped on the way home it made my experience much better - thank you food truck your food was quality and the toppings made it look beautiful - so delicious wooow !! read more

Convenient location. Delicious food! Ordered carne asada fries and shrimp ceviche tostada. Tender marinated steak and fresh shrimp! Complimentary cup of tomato soup was unexpected and warms you up. Stopping here every trip back to SD. read more

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I don't think anyone should come here to get soft white flakey fish with a salsa salad, so fresh, I've never see the likes. No, that wouldn't be what you would want on a hot day, or the watermelon juice tasting. (right day) You are welcome that I'm saving you from fresh, tacos, burrito you are next buddy, and fish. So as I said, stay out of my line. It's only going to grow. read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Taco de piscado - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got fish tacos and it was delicious I can't wait to go back and try the carne asada fríes

What a thrill to have gluten free beer battered fish tacos! Best I've ever had in my life. I'm from Rhode Island and it was so great to eat a fish taco since being gluten free. A must try! Very gluten friendly business. read more

Even during this time of restriction, the team manages to produce amazingly crisp, fresh, tongue-dancing dishes. The fish taco was not only cheap, but filling and absolutely delicious. Looking forward to trying everything else on the menu! read more

The best Carne Asada Fries I've ever had!! Not oily at all and the plate was so full that I couldn't eat it all by myself Everything was so fresh. I am definitely coming back for more!! read more

Where has this food truck been my whole life? Fish tacos are unreal!!! Crispy fish + fresh cabbage + homemade sauce = mind blown. Find him on imperial ave across from Walmart or at local breweries. 100% will be back read more

what an amzzing experience!!! every time we see these guys, they provide so much good food, so friendly, so many good vibes. tacos OFF THE FUCKING HOOK!!! all the homemade sauces, sooooooo good!! the homemade baklava, OFF THE FUCKING HOOK!!!! y can't miss with these guys!!!!!! S&i read more

My husband and I were on a mini vacation and came across this gem. Wow!! The flavor is amazing we tried a couple of their seafood items and we were amazed how delicious and how fresh it tasted. Just perfect, we hope to go back soon to try the other dishes on the menu. Hats off to the chef that had great customer service. He was very nice and just made sure we were happy with his service. Fish tacos are very tasty and just the best we've had. The tostadas were the best we've had with so much flavor. We loved the dessert his mom makes from scratch Baklava Can't wait to go back read more

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The aguachile was flavorful and great but for $9 per order, there was not enough shrimp in the order. I've gone to other Marisco food trucks that offer more for less and are just as flavorful. read more

Was working nearby and found this food truck I Definately would come back food was great price was perfect 5**

I LOVE this place. We live out of town and have been to mariscos every time we've been back (3 times since June). Great tacos for good prices and Emre and all the employees are so nice and friendly. Definitely recommend! And will definitely be back when we move to SD next year. read more

Chef'em Mariscos - Fish Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

By far the best fish and shrimp tacos I've ever had! I order from these guys all of the time and I have never been disappointed! Super consistent service as well as cheap prices! They've also given me freebies 2-3 times this month, trust me these guys are awesome!! I would definitely recommend ordering from Chef'em Mariscos. You won't be disappointed! read more

All I can say is WOW! Best mariscos in town. Everything is super fresh. Food is amazing, and very reasonably priced. The fish taco is the best I've ever had. I definitely recommend coming and eating here read more

Don't forget about the carne asade fries everyone. Crispy McDonald's like French fries over carne asade, fresh slices of avocado and other goodies! There's two small tables with 2 seats on each. Enjoy! read more

Wow. I went to San Diego for vacation and spent 4 days trying different tacos from local tacos trucks/mom and pop restaurants. I decided to write my review on what I found to be the best fish taco I've ever had at the end of my trip. Chef'em Mariscos fish taco was HANDS DOWN THE BEST. I complimented him on the white sauce he used the made me lick my fingers. The fish was crispy and soft on the inside. Everything about this taco was amazing. If you're in the area definitely check them out. read more

My dad is super particular about eating out, so after he raved about the fish tacos and shrimp cocktail I had to come try it out, and Chef'em Mariscos did not disappoint! Had the fish tacos and I gotta say they're the best I've had! The batter is delicious, not too thick, & the fish itself is nice and plump, whereas other places you'll get a thin fish stick. I added the chipotle mayo, made it even better . Will bring my fiancé when he's down in SD for the holidays . read more

Chef'em Mariscos is one of my favorite taco place in SD and I pretty much always get their California Burrito. They also have more creative, fusion inspired tacos that are fun to try! read more

The food was great! Service was excellent! I'd definitely come come back when visiting San Diego! Wife really enjoyed the Ceviche and fish tacos! read more

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