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    El Dorado Express

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Richard H.

    People service was quick sweet and helpful Seafood always a hit The vibe is old school which I enjoy a lot We got fish tacos which were yummy Seafood cocktail which is not really ceviche still delicious Also next door is a cash only ice cream always busy never got it but I have to try one day

    Yesssss!! Delicious!!! Found this new spot and we are happy!! Fish tacos!!
    Katarina N.

    Happy people, and great service, fresh, delicious and plenty of seating. Went for a craving and out was perfect. Going back for all their specials!!

    Fish tacos
    Alex M.

    Came here with friends before Top Golf in Montebello and ordered 2 fish tacos and a bean and cheese burrito. The food came out in a timely manner and it was decent. My friend paid to be honest so I am not sure how much everything was but I came during Taco Tuesday so there was a deal. I believe it was $1.25 for one taco? The burrito was packed with the perfect amount of bean and cheese and I believe it was less than $5 which I thought was pretty decent! The taco was pretty good! There was a good amount of fish to toppings ratio which was good. We ordered through a window and there was outside seating out front and on the side of the restaurant. Depending on the time of day and the amount of people, you should expect a wait. There was one person taking orders and he would stop between customers to make/distribute completed orders. - There is plenty of street parking. - My friends all seemed to have enjoyed their orders. Overall the experience was good! Nothing that stood out too much.

    Fish tacos
    Genesis S.

    Best fish tacos in east la Great customer service friendly staff Asada nachos are delicious too

    Ceviche mixta

    I always go for the fish tacos but this time I wanted to try the ceviche, I got the mixta & it didn't disappoint! I got it to go and the portion was big! Definitely will be coming again for the ceviche!

    Fried tilapia with French fries, salad topped with fresh avocado, and Spanish rice
    Thomas C.

    I had the fried tilapia, soooo good!! What topped it off was the awesome service given by Gabby who took our order. Kept checking to see if we needed anything else and super friendly. I'll keep coming back.

    Fish Tacos

    We absolutely love their Fried Fish or Shrimp Tacos. We go on Sunday for the Fish or Mondays for the Shrimp because they have price specials on those days. Super friendly workers and owner. Plentiful shrimp and fish with tacos and condiments. They're not stingy at all. Has outside seating with shade but we typically get ours to go. We travel from South Central just for these tacos. Totally worth it! We bought 25 Tacos today, lol.

    6/26/24 Orden de aguachile.  9 camarones.  Mitad cebolla y mitad camarón. Por $6.99.  Que inche robo. Se pasan.
    Mike M.

    The food was okay. But some things are a rip-off like the order of agua chile. 9 fuqen shrimp for $6.99. It was half shrimp and half onion. Don't order this. Or order it with shrimp only. Tacos de camaron were $3.25 for 3 tiny shrimps on each taco. More veggies than anything. Cóctel de camaron was OK. Place disappointed. I'll stick with Tacos Baja in East L.A. I really tried with this spot but felt I got ripped off. Ponganle mas! Nos sean codos!

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    This small establishment is excellent! The food is inexpensive and delicious. The staff is always helpful and courteous.

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    Walked over on Sunday during lunch and was extremely surprised at their shrimp tacos that I had to order more. Definitely recommend!

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    This place used to be good from the old owner. Now the Food was Old and stale. Burrito had no meat. Beware not worth the price.

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    Came to eat for the first time and was not disappointed. Shrimp and fish tacos were fire! Def the new spot for my marisco cravings.

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