What a cute place to find in the sleepy Saturday night town of Payette! Downtown Payette is what Caldwell once looked like before investors went in and built more businesses. The streets are dark and very few places are open and that makes me sad because this could be such an adorable old town downtown vibe for locals! So don't miss this restaurant towards the end of Main Street and then hop across the street to Hammer Time for family fun with axe throwing! El Kamaron has done a great job with their interior decor, seating layout, has a full bar, and an extensive menu that includes quite a bit of seafood options! It's the Torres Mariscos that sold me on trying this place and it didn't disappoint! This is a menu item that you'd see regularly in a beach town in Mexico like in Nayarit, MX! It was loaded with shrimp, octopus, and crab. I was so excited to just eat the meats that I didn't even want crackers or chips. Just let me feast on the meats with the avocado, cucumber, onion and tomato and I'm in heaven! I'll be back for this item alone! I also ordered a holiday specialty drink called the cranberry Paloma and I loved it. It was beautifully presented with a dehydrated orange slice and floating cranberries with a Chamoy and Tajin rim. I tossed my straw to the side so I could enjoy each sip with the rim! The staff ate so lovely and friendly with smiles and always ask how you're doing and if you need anything! You order at the table but pay at the bar counter closest to the door. There were two birthday celebrations going on and each birthday baby (adults in their 60's) received a cute colorful shot in a champagne flute and the entire restaurant sang to them. It was an enjoyable experience! read more

El Kamaron - Torre Mariscos (seafood tower) - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

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Fried trout appetizer was a good surprise!! Enchilada with rice, refried beans and salad - excellently prepared by chef. My wife had chile relleno Enjoyed a Draft Modello and watermelon margarita. All were refreshing and had great taste. Service was fast, friendly and superb while seated at the bar, run by the owner's son. This place has great choice for Mexican cuisine in Treasure valley. read more

Food is phenomenal best Authentic Mexican cuisine around. Service extraordinary, th re staff is so friendly and accommodating, couldn't ask for better. Atmosphere is welcoming, friendly and they treat you like long lost family every time you go there! Thank you so much! read more

I love this place. It's the only place in payette the staff is super nice. The place is really clean and the food is excellent. No complaints give it a try. reasonably priced for what you get. read more

The food is amazing as always as well as the service! These guys try hard and it shows, Bobby is awesome! A little loud at times but a fun atmosphere! read more

Awesome food and service. At least once a week. Everything we've had has been great. Wide variety of seafood

Food was great and service was above average. We had the carne asada burrito and chicken enchilada. Both were worth the price. The place is clean. 4.8* read more

El Kamaron - Chicken Enchiladas - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

How do we get this Lucky to have a great restaurant like this in our little town? I love this place. The atmosphere is light and airy, very family friendly. it's got great vibes. I love the food, and what a menu! I tend to always order the fajitas and the ceviche, but I'm really wanting to branch out and try some of their other dishes. It's a super interesting menu with a number of things I've never tried before. Everything I've eaten here has been exceptionally good. I've tried the tacos the fajitas (outstanding) and the ceviche so far. They have excellent seafood, fresh and flavorful like it just came off the boat. Staff are very nice and accommodating. You get to have a cocktail with your meal, which is nice. The margarita is one of their specialties, which I suppose is no surprise. You need to come down here and have a meal and check this place out. read more

This restaurant was decorated very nicely and they even had a giant shrimp on the top of the restaurant which I thought was funny and it drew my attention. Authentic Mexican cuisine and the service was great! Very friendly and accommodating. I recommend this restaurant and will definitely eat there again! read more

El Kamaron - Cheese enchilada, quesadilla meal, from the Mexican restaurant carne Asada tacos - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

Family recommended this little spot in the heart of downtown Payette,ID It did not disappoint.crispy warm tortilla chips, homemade style salsa and delicious soft tacos.Choose any meat you desire carnitas,asada, al pastor and I think there was even chicarron. I will be back! read more

El Kamaron - I choose 3 different meats, delicious - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

Bobby is my waiter. Very cool dude. My first time here. I like the ambiance. Has a bar for you that like to have some drinks. The chips are very yummy . The salsa is mild but I added some of their hot sauce and it is now a bit spicy... I'm a big spicy fan! read more

El Kamaron - Carne asada taco, chicharron taco, carne asada tostada and beans - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

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Was skeptical when we pulled up but had a great dinner. Definitely will go back!! Great tostadas and chili rellenos!

Moving to the area and needed a meeting place with the realtor. Very happy we chose Eľ Kamaron. Quick service, yummy salsa and all three of us with smiles on our choices. We'll definitely be back once we get settled... read more

Definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to try Mexican seafood. I am very picky with the horchata and this restaurant had that perfection taste to it. read more

El Kamaron - Torre mariscos was so delicious! Super tasty even the tostadas that came with it was good. Definitely going back to try different plates. - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

A couple months ago I was looking for a good Mexican place and found this one on Yelp. It had great reviews until one review in particular stopped me in my tracks. Someone said that, because they serve so much fish here, everything has a slightly fishy taste. That one review was enough to prevent me from going. Fast forward a couple months, I had forgotten about it and my husband suggested we go here. We ordered our food and everything was DELICIOUS. Our waiter was so nice and attentive, our drinks were always filled and he checked on us multiple times throughout our meal. I got chicken tacos and my husband got a burrito. They were awesome. The chips and salsa were so flavorful and the refied beans were so good too. I loved their Mexican rice as well. AND they have coke products which is always a plus! The next day, I went to eat my leftovers. I took a bite of the chicken and immediately could taste fish. I had to spit it out. SO, here is my concluding review: This place is awesome and doesn't have a fishy taste UNTIL you eat the leftovers. So go, order your food, but eat all of it at the restaurant or you'll regret it. Overall, I can't wait to go back! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Their food is fresh and delicious. Their homemade salsa is sooooo good! Amazing drinks are also available and I highly recommend their margaritas. The service has always been phenomenal. It's a family ran restaurant and they work so hard to give a good experience. We eat there anytime we can, but also frequently get our food to go as we are busy in the summer and fall months. It's a cute little place and is very clean and inviting. We bypass tons of restaurants to go to this one. Stop in if you get a chance. read more

Three words: Best. Tacos. Ever. Get the shrimp, obviously! Wouldn't have gone inside if I hadn't seen this place on Yelp but wow am I glad I did. read more

El Kamaron - Shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

Great Little place El Kamaron, this is hands-down, the best Mexican food I've had in Idaho and eastern Oregon, Amano's in Caldwell is very expensive. This place is down earth and rocks real Mexican food not covered with Gringo american cheese like most of all the places in Ontario and the area service is on par. They even have Centenario tequila! live entertainment on the television definitely coming back here again it's worth the drive from Adrian Oregon read more

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I ate their tacos. They're El Pastore and they were raw and they had maggots in them. And I think I'm gonna die. I'm going to the hospital. Don't eat there. And I'm going to Dollar General because my wife needs some stuff. read more

A real find in downtown Payette. Excellent customer service, great food. Carne asada and chicken enchiladas were so good! Reasonable prices. You may need to wait for a table but it's worth the wait! read more

I had three tacos with rice and beans. All very authentic. The tacos ( asada, carnitas, and pastor) were super tasty. Nothing fancy. Came with cilantro and onion. Salsa tasted good with a slight kick. I spoke with server who said they opened 7 months ago then had to close due to COVID. Such a bummer. Been open again for a short time. It reminds me of restaurants in Mexico. I wish them well. I didn't give 5 stars because the server didn't check on us until we asked for check and my drink was gone long before. Hubby had camarones al mojo de ahi. Good and shrimp tasted fresh. Good luck you all! Thanks for masks and gloves! read more

El Kamaron - Taco de carnitas, taco de carne asada and one de pastor with rice and beans. - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

This is a Very Happy Place. From the minute you are greeted as you walk in the front door, you are immediately engulfed in a festive atmosphere where mariachi music is playing in the background. There is usually a soccer game playing on the TV. People at each table are actually engaged with each other, laughing and conversing, enjoying their food. People linger well after...it truly is not just a meal it is an experience. This was our 4th visit, and the wait staff is always very attentive without being intrusive. The food is original, has always been fresh and delicious. The portions are plentious...My husband and I always share a plate and have leftovers. As you can also see, the children's playe is enough for an adult as well. The price: Honesty? Less than feeding your family a cheap, scrappy, fast-food joint meal. read more

We have eaten here several times and the food has been consistently good. The prices are reasonable and the staff very friendly. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Great food and service. Nice place clean and friendly. It is very filling for a great price, especially in this economy. You get great a bang for your buck. Will definitely eat here again. read more

El Kamaron - Burrito, rice and beans. - Seafood Near Me - Payette, Idaho

Great food, great service. Will eat here again next time I am in the area. Can get the spicy hot sauce if you ask for it.

It was packed on Sunday evening and we sat at the beautiful wood bar. Great friendly attentive service. My husband had the Diablo Shrimp and said it was the best he has ever had! We had a big beer and a Tostada too. This is the best Mexican place! read more

Food is delicious, service is very good. The prices are good. This restaurant is out of the way but worth the trip.

The food was good. The service was terrible. Over one hour to get our food with no updates, refilling of water, chips or anything. 3 other groups came in after we did and were served their food first. They've lost a customer. Oh and by the way, I may be caucasian but understood everything you were muttering to each other in Espanol. read more

We stopped in for lunch on our way through town. It was the best meal we had the whole trip! Don't judge this book by its cover! This is excellent food skillfully prepared. I'd eat there every day if it weren't so damn far! read more

This spot get 1 star only because my wife liked her food. First off, the service was bad;literally ignored our table and had to keep flagging the wait staff down. They found it more enjoyable to talk and gather at back of restaurant rather than service us. They were out of draft beer; Corona and Michelob. The nachos were dry, cheese was cold, and salsa was mainly red juice. Won't go back! read more

Authentic Mexican fare. Good friendly atmosphere in downtown PAYETTE Idaho. My first stop for my Rice & Beans fix. read more

I like the atmosphere and the family business. All of the staff seems to care about the customer and the prices are reasonable. The Asada Tacos are my favorite. The only reason they didn't get 5 stars is the hours seem to be sporadic. read more

was in there around 2:30 this afternoon 07/14/2024 and all the tables were full and the staff totally ignored us when we walked in. didn't get a time on how long it would be, didn't clean off the table so we could sit down, didn't even acknowledge us. not happy about that!!! i love your restaurant but after this I don't know if I'll be back. I understand they were busy but they could have acknowledged us there. couldn't even sit at the bar it was filthy. the lady working looked pissed off slamming stuff around. read more

I compare Mexican restaurants by their chili rellenos. I put them towards the top of places I've been. I had carne asada and as the menu tells, they use a chuck steak which is a bit touch but full of flavor. Their rice has seafood undertones. The only complaint I have, besides the empty Modelo Negra tap, is that the music is a bit loud if you want to talk to someone across the table plus the sound comes from the speakers built into the TV. The wait staff were great. Would I go back? Hell yes! read more

Great authentic food. Restaurant was current clean and upbeat. Tacos were great. Looking forward to going back!

Wife and I decided to stop in Saturday evening to give it a try. Was amazed by the cleanliness and decor. This was very nice inside compared to dull appearance from outside. I had the small Ceviche with the Chile Relleno and it was awesome. Fresh chips and salsa were also spot on. Wife has a chicken enchilada with rice and beans and they were top notch. I can see this place sticking around for awhile. Salsa grill better watch out... these guys are coming for the take over... read more

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Don't let the outside fool you....this place really knows how to cook! We have been eating here twice a week for over a year now, and are never disappointed! My favorite has to be chicken fajita's, the spices are incredible, chicken done perfectly and veggies very fresh! Hubby rotates his menu but he really loves the Carnitas and they have delicious beans and rice and the salsa is to die for! I literally get a craving for their chips and salsa if I don't get it at least once a week! But get in here early....after 5PM it gets very busy and it's not that big of a place! read more

Just opened in downtown Payette. Six of us had dinner last night. Think the grade was 3 for and 3 no go. Me, I had the shrimp tower. Celery, shrimp, octopus, spices, squid and a bunch of other stuff put into a cylinder and taken off just before serving.....hence the tower. Very tasty and followed my low carb program. This was a Thursday night with an almost full house. A couple of the diners nit picked their beans and rice, but my was just fine. I will go back and try their Mexican shrimp cocktail. read more

If you are use to California Mexican food I recommend visiting the place. My husband and I stopped for lunch here. We will definitely be back service was great and food was yummy! read more

Small look to the outside. Very wonderful food! Very fresh and light. Truly has the traditional Mexican fair but also has a wonderful seafood menu. Very good prices. Not greasy. Staff is very polite. Have been back twice and will come again to try more from the menu. read more