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El 7 Mares Restaurant

3.3 (68 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Shrimp cocktail
Betancourt E.

I can't say enough about this place, I used to go to the one up on broadway in Lincoln heights back in the day and it was always my favorite Mariscos restaurant. I came here as the other one has closed many moons ago and this place was awesome, great camarones al mojo de ajo, great service from all the staff of waiters and waitresses here, very fast and very friendly, the food was spectacular, great taste , fresh, one of a kind flavor and the portions are huge . I love this place and will continue to come here for many years to come, we drive all the way from Santa Ana to beautiful East Los Angeles for this awesomeness.

Monica V.

I haven't been to a 7 Mares since I was a child, so I decided it was time to come back and try it... We were craving Mariscos and all of our favorite places were closed, since it was already 7pm... 7 Mares closes late so we decided to go here.. This location is in Boyle heights, it's not as big as other locations. We came during the week so it was not busy... I ordered the aguachiles, which were pretty good and definitely spicy for me... A few bites in I started to get teary eyed ( I can't handle spicy that well.) My boyfriend ordered the 7 Mares cocktail... it comes with assorted fish, honestly it's a bit to fish for my taste... We also got the prepared oyster shots.. They were good.. Overall we had great customer service, our waiter was very nice and attentive, she keep refilling our chips and salsa... The restaurant was clean and the food was good, Now I know if I'm ever craving late night mariscos 7 Mares is the place to go...

Carnesada plate with beans and rice
Luis C.

Tried this place for the first time it was highly recommended. Meat was great but honestly the rice wasn't for me. Beans good and guac. Would I come again? Probably yes but different plate. But one thing the waitress was amazing sadly forgot here name, but I had never seen someone so attentive and helpful than her and it was here so that's a plus.

Prairie S.

3.5 only and am rounding up. The interior is cosy and jolly, calling to mind a cheery soccer bar with opulent booth seating. The food seems ho-hum. My lunch special the Shrimp Diablo was not short on quantity, so value for a $10 meal was good. At least 10 medium shrimp are served in a piquant tomato-based sauce in a hot dish, while Mexican rice and a selection of plain, steamed vegetables are served on the side. The vegetables pleased me, but they are nothing more than what I could rustle up from a frozen mix of cauliflower and broccoli florets tossed in the microwave! On the side, you are given a desultory looking iceberg lettuce salad which is served with standard store bought Italian dressing...so not impressive. The tomato sauce was heavy-handed. Halfway through I thought I would start getting heartburn--something I usually don't get. Towards the end I began to feel unwell. I actually couldn't move for a good period afterwards which kind of ruined my afternoon. The sauce was without balance just really hot, spicy, and acidic all together. On balance, I would give them another try for their cosy interior. Next time I'll stick to a standard breaded fried fish or something. As well, free chips and salsa (although unimpressive salsa) are a plus to go with your cerveza. They have popular mariscos and ceviche and oysters so if you are feeling brave ....It's a fun setting at least!

Breaded shrimp
Daisy A.

Food was burnt from the outside and not fully cooked inside also it had no taste .. disappointing

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It was our first here and will be the last after finding rotten cheese on my sopes. Era la primers ves que compramos comida aqui, y sera la ultimate despues de encontrar pedasos de queso rancio en mis sopes. Que asco!!!!!!

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Leticia es una tranzera que se robó mi dinero y Fernando se ase pendejo que no sabe mirar las camaras . Servico de clientes muy mal.

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A lil worn down but excellent service and great food. Plenty of parking. Not a bad place to eat if you're in the area.

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Aguaschiles are delicious. We ordered a tray that and ceviche and they were so good. I recommend them to anyone who wants seafood

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Great food and very friendly service. Definitely going back one more time while I'm in town on a business trip.

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The tostadas de Jaiva didn't have any flavor was to plain had , no tomato onions cilantro or lime it was not what I was expectomg.

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