I had the surf and turf burrito, and it was packed with meat! Everything was well seasoned, and the…read moreportions were generous. My wife and daughter had the cócteles, and everyone left happy. The beer is always cold, which is a plus! The place has a comfortable, laid-back feel, and the music playing in the background adds to the atmosphere. Overall, good food, cold beer, and a nice spot to hang out with the family.

Was invited here by my son and his girlfriend. They have been here a few times and love it. The…read morerestaurant is small,.they have a few tables. Tvs available to watch. The lady who helped us was patient and helpful. I got fish tacos. They were full of fish and delicious. The shrimp ceviche was great too.

The food is on point. My husband said his rice and beans reminded him of his mom's cooking. She was…read morean amazing cook so, there you go. Good ol' home cooking. The only thing is their beans gave me gas. Not all beans do that. The service was great. The ambiance even better. Love all the lights and colors everywhere. Very nice.

This family owned Mexican restaurant serves up authentic Mexican dishes with a large special menu…read moreof seafood items as well. The waitress service was friendly and relaxed. The restaurant was clean, welcoming with vibrant colors. The restaurant serves ice cold beer which is a plus. The Mexican dishes like the carne asada plate and breakfast dishes were made very well with generous portions. The fish taco was huge and very tasty. The rice and beans were hand made and authentic tasting. I want to try more menu items next time. We loved their fresh chips n salsa as well. We wish this place was closer to home so we could come daily. Prices were very reasonable. We recommend this cozy family restaurant. They were so nice!

The food is amazing across the board. The Service is just as impressive. Nancy is incredible and…read morenever let the coffee run low.

Such a great breakfast spot in Chula Vista!…read more I had such a great experience here! The chilaquiles and beans with chorizo were delicious, and the strawberry pancakes were the perfect sweet addition to breakfast. The café de olla was so good, and I was amazed by the size of their horchata! I also loved that they serve pan dulce at every table -- such a nice touch. The restaurant was packed, which says a lot about how popular this spot is. There's a great variety of breakfast options, and everything I tried was delicious. I'm definitely adding El Prieto Coffee to my list of places to visit whenever I'm in San Diego. If you're looking for a Mexican breakfast spot in Chula Vista, give this place a try!

We saw this food truck and decided to give it a try after hearing a lot of good things about the…read moreseafood. I'm really glad we did because the food was so good that we actually came back two days in a row -- which should tell you a lot about how delicious it was. We tried a few different items, including several types of tostadas and their shrimp cocktail. Every single item we ordered was full of flavor and tasted fresh. If there's one thing I highly recommend, it's the Chula Vista Tostada -- that was easily one of my favorites. The service was good and the wait for the food wasn't long at all. We went once on Saturday and again on Sunday. The lines were pretty small when we arrived, but it definitely picked up afterward. To anyone reading this review, don't let the negative reviews stop you from trying this place. Sometimes the best way to know is to try it for yourself. Trust me when I say the seafood here is worth it -- you won't be disappointed.

The toastada was amazing, it had great portions and extra toastadas. They have self serve salsa and…read moresauces which was great trying all of them. We also had a fish taco that was great with the chipotle sauce. The ambiance is great and inviting. The place has a great variety of food and all looked amazing. The service was good.

Mariscos El Prieto is officially on my list for my next trip to San Diego! The stand was busy, and…read morethe food did not disappoint. I tried the fish tacos, culichi bowl, seafood tacos, and consomé. The culichi bowl was loaded with seafood and sauce, and the tacos were delicious! Everything I tried made this visit worthwhile. If you're exploring San Diego and looking for a seafood and taco spot to add to your food lineup, give Mariscos El Prieto a try. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

My bf and I stopped by Mariscos y Birrieria El Prieto on a Sunday morning and one of our favorite…read moreYouTubers suggested it. Ambiance: The place was busy but not overwhelmingly crowded. Just a heads up before you go, there is no seating. It's a standing-room-only setup with barrel tables throughout the outdoor space. You order from one of the trucks, find a place to stand, and enjoy your food. The atmosphere felt lively and authentic, making it part of the experience. Service: Service was quick and efficient despite the crowd. There was even someone helping direct parking, which made arriving and finding a spot much easier. Food: The complimentary consommé completely stole the show for me. It was rich, flavorful, and packed with chunks of seafood. Every bite had a deep, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. It was honestly my favorite thing we tried. We ordered the Gobernador, the Negrita, and fish tacos. The Gobernador was loaded with shrimp and melted cheese, creating the perfect combination of rich, savory seafood flavor. The shrimp tasted incredibly fresh and was cooked perfectly. The Negrita was another standout, piled high with shrimp, sliced avocado, and topped with an oyster that added even more fresh ocean flavor. It was served with tostadas on the side, and every bite was packed with bold seasoning, fresh seafood, and great texture. The fish taco was good and made with fresh ingredients. My bf and I are big foodies and have eaten a lot of fish tacos over the years, so we're probably tougher critics than most. While it wasn't our favorite item of the meal, it was still enjoyable, and the Gobernador and Negrita were the clear standouts for us. While the prices are a little higher, the quality, freshness, and portion sizes help justify it. Overall, this was a great experience from start to finish. Between the flavorful seafood, and generous portions, it's definitely worth coming back again.

Stopped by for some lunch on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised by how easy everything was…read more There was plenty of seating and parking, and the dining room had a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our server was friendly, attentive, and checked on us throughout the meal without being intrusive. The chips and salsa were also a hit. The chips were thick and crispy, and the salsa was fresh with just the right amount of kick. I ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, which were served with Mexican orange rice, refried beans, and warm, tasty flour tortillas. The portion was big, filling, and delicious. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Overall, this was an excellent meal with satisfying portions. If you're looking for Mexican seafood in a comfortable setting, this spot is worth a visit.

La Sinaloense Filete…read moreCoronado - 4.4/5 This was a white fish topped with shrimp, melted cheese, and a creamy chipotle sauce. I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp was slightly overcooked, but it still had good flavor. It came with rice, beans, and fresh corn tortillas, which were surprisingly good. The portion was generous and definitely filling. Queso Fundido with Chorizo - 4.6/5 This was my favorite item. The queso fundido was rich and flavorful, and paired with the fresh corn tortillas and the house salsa, it was hard to beat. Overall, La Sinaloense is a little on the pricey side, but the food quality matches the cost. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were solid, and I left satisfied. I'd definitely make this one of my regular spots.

Sergio was great!! Me and my friends came here to celebrate her birthday, the food and service was…read moregreat and our server Sergio went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience!! Will definitely come back here.

We had the best time! Our server Sergio was the nicest and was very attentive to our loud group…read more Definitely come back again!

- we decided on this place because of the great meal sets they offer…read more - there were lots of options to choose from, we went for the dinner set where you could choose two proteins (1: salmon, cod, rockfish..etc 2: wings, shrimp..etc) - the food came out piping hot with freshly fried fries and two pieces of white bread lining the bottom, we also asked for extra lemon pepper seasoning on top of everything - that fried shrimp was the best we've had! So light on the crisp which allowed us to taste the tenderness of the meat - fish was fried nicely as well but we'd choose another type of fish to try next time as this one was too thin and not as tender as we'd like - overall great spot with a kind owner, we'll definitely be back to try more :)

Was in the area and chose this spot to try since all the reviews were good! It is located in a…read moreliquor store, which is cool! Right as you enter, you will see them on your right. Service was friendly, and seemed cleaned to me! no complaints there. There are a lot of items on the menu, that I wanted to try but we decided to order the Fish Combo dinner and a lunch special (?). For our fish combo, we went for the Fried catfish (I never had cornmeal fried catfish, btw!) with 3 pieces of fried chicken (3 pieces of wings with drums) and our lunch combo we went with the jumbo shrimp. I believe the dinner combo comes with white bread and a side of either mac salad/potato salad/cole slaw. So i went with potato salad. For the lunch combo it includes the fries and a drink. I didn't know you can request a specific level of crispness/fry ! I woulda definitely asked for a more crispy fry. Everything was perfectly fried, I honestly enjoyed their fries a lot. Loved the flavor of the lemony pepper of what they sprinkled on top. Really takes it up a notch. There are no tables to sit and eat, which sucked for me since I was far from home, so I just ate in my car. But I mean, they're in a liquor store so ‍ shrimp was definitely jumbo, I think if I were to go back I would re-order this. The price is fair... Portions not bad. During the time I was there, seemed like a lot of regulars came by so that is a good sign

A quick pick up and 4 fish tacos to go! Im glad she got the fish taco always a lunch and a Jamaica…read moredrink to go. Busy at the shopping center close by Parking in front is plus but parking a large lot She liked the service to pick up it was good

My husband and I came here on a Sunday evening to grab dinner. We normally go to the Bonita…read morelocation but this was closer to where we were and close to the freeway. There were about seven tables inside and a few other tables outside. There was a soccer game on that others were watching on their TV. The menu seems the same. I ordered the garlic shrimp, chipotle shrimp, and smoked tuna tacos. My husband ordered the seafood, smoked tuna, and chipotle shrimp tacos. All were delicious. My husband said that the seafood was okay. This location is great for a quick bite. I personally like the ambiance at the Bonita location near the Vons to sit down and catch up with friends. There was plenty parking available.

The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious! Parking was limited but we got luckyread more

I got a couple rolls to go as well as some edamame. All serviceable, nothing remarkable but an…read moreinexpensive option for some decent sushi! Fun decor in this place! When I came in to pick up my food there was no one at the host stand and it seems like there was one waiter running the whole show during busy lunch time. Little teeny tiny parking lot but it's right across from the shopping centre parking so not a big deal.