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El Marisquero Seafood

4.5 (72 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Baja fish taco & Marlin quesadilla

This is easily the best food I've had in Austin, which says a lot given that this city is known for great cuisine! My friend and I went here based on local recommendations and we tried a few dishes - we cannot decide which one was our favorite! You can tell that they use high quality fish and seafood for their dishes, and they can make it as sweet or as spicy as you wish with different tasty sauces! The staff was very kind and hospitable, as well - they are very friendly, and they will gladly advise you if you are unsure what you would like to order. We truly felt welcomed here. We will definitely be regulars at El Marisquero - their food is worth every cent!

Soseh P.

We were in the downtown area and decided to try this on a Friday afternoon. I liked that it's very well covered so rain or shine you can go here. We tried two kinds of ceviche and a shrimp taco. the ceviche with mango - it was good but was lacking lime and citrus flavor but overall the choices of seafood was greatly balanced with the red onion and tomato and all. 3 Amigos ceviche - this was really nicely done with the zest, citrus flavor and the combo of all i ingredients. it just happened to be a tad on the saltier side ( may have been just today's batch that had too much salt). Really enjoyed that both ceviches did come with good amount of crunchy tostada. We also tried the shrimp taco. Their house chipotle sauce on the shrimp taco was a chefs kiss and levered the flavor so well.

Side of fries
Kim H.

Food truck only open from 12-7. They have covered area with picnic tables and decent parking. All of the food was really good but the stand out dishes for me were the Baja tacos. 1 per order but they were crispy and had a nice fish portion. The seafood tower was really large and the seafood was fresh. the mango ceviche was another top favorite. It was a little different than the other ceviches since it had the fresh mango and the sushi grade tuna. The soup lacked a lot flavor it was probably our least favorite dish. The fried fish was overcooked and small for the price.

Kids menu. Fish sticks and fries.
Amber C.

This place is a solid 3 for me. I came here hoping to find flavors similar to what I grew up with back home--west of the San Bernardino Mountains--but this wasn't it. At first, I was excited when I pulled up and saw the word "Sinaloense" on the truck, but the taste didn't match the promise. They don't even offer house-made salsas--just bottled hot sauces. As some reviews already mention, the food lacks flavor. Yes, the portions are generous and you'll leave full, but it's not enjoyable when the food is bland and you're constantly swatting away flies. Honestly, this would work better as a sit-down restaurant than a food truck. I suspect the hype comes from social media "influencers." I found this spot through YouTube while searching for authentic Mexican seafood, but if your taste buds are expecting Pacific-style seafood, this place isn't it.

Ceviche de pescado

Fire ! I'm from LA area and moved to Texas an have struggled to find mariscos .... But this joint right here can fit right in to the LA category! Super bomb a must try !!!

Menu 1/1/25
Vicky N.

I was craving aguachile after having it a few months ago in San Diego. I found this truck after some googling, and the aguachile here didn't quite hit the mark for me, but that's ok. There's a small parking lot adjacent to the seating area, behind the white food truck. There are two of them, one white and one blue. This is honestly probably the nicest food truck set up I've seen in Austin. Dedicated parking lot and structured covered seating. They played music really loudly. We didn't mind the music, but we minded the volume. We thought it could've been turned down a few steps. Food was served quickly after ordering. Service was good! We ordered a full order of aguachile camaron y callo (shrimp and scallops), rojo. That was a mistake lol we should've done verde. I normally like spicy food, but this was so spicy for me that if there were any other flavors, the spice covered it all. I'm actually not sure if there was anything else beyond the sour and spice, though. I was expecting more flavor, like what we'd had in San Diego, but that's not what we got. And after five or so bites, I couldn't taste anything other than spice. The ceviche was good, but I think it had too many onions and tomatoes. There didn't seem to be a balance between the ratio of ingredients. My bf got the baja taco with fish, and he said it was good. Hot, but good. I didn't try it, but I'm taking his word for it since he didnt have any criticism for it. If I'm ever down south again and craving aguachile, I might give this place another chance and order something different.

Grilled tacos left, baja tacos right
Kevin H.

I've been waiting for mind blowing food to bring back my yelp and I found it here!!! Order: baja tacos, grilled tacos, quesadilla de camaron, the tres amigos ceviche. Quick review on a couple items: I'd get the baja taco over the grilled taco and the ceviche was plenty! Good flavor and it was fresh! What I really want to talk about is the quesadilla de camaron. OH. MY. GOD! That was, hands down, the BEST quesadilla I have ever had in my life. The flavors were phenomenal. I didn't take a good enough picture that included all of it, but I will buy that quesadilla every time I come to Austin. You will die sad and unfulfilled if you miss an opportunity to buy the quesadilla de camaron from Marisquero Seafood!

Shrimp tacos - the best!
Shairy G.

Obsessed! As a native Floridian, I absolutely love fresh seafood and have missed it so much since moving to Austin. The food at El Marisquero is not only the highest quality, but most delicious seafood I've had in Texas. These people know what they're doing! And out of a food truck?! Just trust it. I've tried their fish tacos, shrimp tacos, tostadas and ceviche. Every thing I've tried has been incredibly impressive and leaves me wanting to try more. The team is also super friendly and seem like great people to support. I love watching this business thrive!

Ceviche 3 Amigos, michelada's and Aguachile Shrimp and Octopus
Bella O.

El Marisquero is hands down the best place to get ceviche in Austin. We came here for the first time and were seriously impressed. The ceviche was the star of the show as it was super fresh, perfectly seasoned, and a generous portion. Everyone at our table loved what they got. There was a bit of a line when we arrived, which honestly just confirmed how good the food was going to be. It's a small spot with limited parking on the side, so plan accordingly. Also, it's BYOB so definitely bring something cold to sip on with your meal. Great flavors, chill vibes, and unbeatable value. We'll definitely be back!

Battered fish taco.
Anne E.

Food truck with diverse fish options. The tacos are $6 each and they are substantial. Homemade pico de gallo, slaw, and sauce. There's an array of hot sauces available to spice up your experience, too. The ceviche is the star of the show. We enjoyed it immensely. For $20, it was enough to feed both of us. Service was solid. It's a food truck, so don't expect a lot from an ambiance perspective, but I sure did appreciate their sun shade and multiple fans running while we were there! El Marisquero, go check it out!

Baja fish tacos (2)
Stephen K.

As a native San Diegan I'm always on the lookout for So Cal style Mexican food as well as good seafood, both of which can be tough to find. Hence my pleasure at finding this place, through all of your recommendations! My main craving at the time was fish tacos, so I got two, which ended up being a ton of (delicious) food. The fried bread fish portions are very generous, to say the least! And it's proper white fish, not Mahi Mahi which you often find in these parts. And the ceviche tasted great as well and is also highly recommended. And prices were very reasonable. One thing to keep in mind is it IS a food truck, though covered seating is available.

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Best ceviche in Central Texas, this spot never misses! The 3 Amigos ceviche is my favorite.

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Food was really good but way understaffed long wait to just place an order. Should consider having more than one person when opening.

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Buena comida nunca e visto y probado tan rica comida la recomiendo los cocineros son chidos

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This is a gem! I recommend everything: shrimp taco, shrimp and octopus quesadilla, and shrimp quesadilla. We will absolutely be back!

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Cherry Creek Catfish

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Had been wanting to come here since good seafood and catfish is hard to find in Austin. Finally…read morecame in. It's like a step back in time. Being from Florida totally reminded me of a fishing shack off the river. Totally casual and laid back. Everyone smiling and having a great time! We were greeted immediately at the hostess stand and taken to our booth and right next to us was a piece of nostalgia that took us back to my kids childhood! Wow! Our waiter was the absolute best. Has been there for over 20 years and ate there as a kid! We started out with the fried green tomatoes. A HUGE basket. Perfectly cooked and a great ranch dip. It could have been shared between 6 people easily! Next came out our entrees I had the "small" which was still huge catfish platter with beans, hush puppies and very large, perfectly cooked onion rings! Everything was so fresh and just wonderful. Tasted of pure home cooking! Son had the fish and shrimp platter. Again, the amount of food for the piece is just beyond words. Just a wonderful experience! We already told them we will be back. If you go - check out all of the photos near the bathroom area or all the fishing photos. Was a lot of fun!

Where have we been all this time?!…read more My husband and I had a late lunch at Cherry Creek Catfish after church on Sunday, and although this place has apparently been around forever, this was our first visit. We started with the corn nugget appetizer--sweet corn and cream corn, breaded and fried to a crispy golden brown and served with ranch. They were sweet, crispy, and very yummy. My husband ordered the catfish dinner with onion rings, beans, and coleslaw. I had the catfish and shrimp dinner. The catfish and shrimp were both fried beautifully--crispy on the outside, flavorful, seasoned well, and most importantly, NOT greasy. That alone will bring me back. The coleslaw deserves its own little shout-out because it was so, so good, and the beans were right there with it. My husband enjoyed his onion rings too. Now the hush puppies? They weren't for me. My husband said they were okay, but I would personally skip those next time and double down on one of the other sides. One of my favorite things about the meal was discovering the next day that my leftovers reheated beautifully. When fried catfish and shrimp can survive the refrigerator, get warmed back up, and still have some bite and flavor to them, somebody in that kitchen knows what they're doing! Everything was very, very yummy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. If you've never been--or, like us, somehow managed to miss this longtime spot--I definitely recommend stopping in for lunch or dinner.

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4.3(575 reviews)
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Excellent!! From…read morethe moment you walk in the door, you feel the vibe, it's cool, classy, and laid-back! The menu is full of incredible options, you're sure to find something that inspires your palate, and satisfies your belly!! Our server, Lila, is a beautiful person full of joy, and clearly loves what she does! We were there with friends, and enjoyed a beverage before ordering food; even the drink menu has something you probably haven't tried before! #GoForIt! The food is incredible, served hot and fresh. The flavors in every appetizer and entrée were pure perfection! I have never been a Salmon fan... but I LOVED their Salmon appetizer, and look forward to having it again! I don't remember what we all had, but EVERY dish was prepared to perfection and served with HEART!! It was our first time there, and we will definitely return. Thank you, Lila, for making our first visit memorable! If you're wondering if this place is worth a visit, don't think .. just go, and enjoy yourself; you'll be glad you did! I took several pics, but they were somehow deleted... bummer!

I'm actually kind of sad that I haven't tried this place out yet. It's been on my list for quite…read moresome time as I drive by every single weekend. finally decided to pop in and was able to grab a seat at the bar. The bar definitely had plenty of TVs, so if you're sports person. You could easily catch a game while here. One of the Table tents, notified guest of a happy hour for oysters, which I'm not an oyster fan, but hey to each their own. Had to try out the clam chowder and it was one of the best clam chowder I've had quite some time. You could easily taste the clams at a really nice consistency not too thin, not too thick and I didn't even have to add any salt to it. It was just really tasty. When the clam trotter was delivered, I happened to look at what other plates were on the serving tray ready to go out in one of them happen to be this phenomenal salmon dish. I asked the gentleman what it was and he said it was his favorite dish on the menu, so of course had to try it the salmon dish absolutely out of this world the glaze on it side. It came with it. Everything just fit really well together and y'all that plate was clean by the time it went back. This place is definitely on my shortlist as I really would like to try some of their other plates again that salmon and the clam chowder really made an impression and highly rate this place if you're looking for a good seafood place in Austin. The vibe of the restaurant was laid-back, but also very open, clean setting clean lines plenty of light and they even had really clean restrooms. The staff also was very pleasant and friendly with every one I interacted with.

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Keepers Coastal Kitchen

3.9(166 reviews)
4.3 mi•Circle C Ranch
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Keepers Coastal Kitchen brings a coastal-inspired dining experience to South Austin with a relaxed…read moreneighborhood feel. The restaurant's "landlocked life, coastal state of mind" concept comes through in the menu, featuring seafood-forward dishes, creative cocktails, and Gulf-inspired flavors. I ordered a custom crafted Black Cherry Muddled Mezcal Margarita, which was a great balance of smoky mezcal, sweetness, and fresh flavors. It was a unique twist on a classic margarita and was the highlight of the meal. I started with the Roasted Carrots, served with whipped ricotta, watercress, date vinaigrette, and candied pecans. While the combination of flavors was interesting, the dish felt more like a salad than a true roasted carrot dish. The carrots were also a bit overcooked, and I would have preferred for the carrots themselves to be the main focus and shine as the highlight of the dish. For my entrée, I ordered the Cioppino and customized it by removing the clams and adding extra mussels. The dish featured mussels, white fish, shrimp, and chopped clams in a flavorful tomato broth served with grilled sourdough. The seafood was well prepared, however the broth was a bit too thick like a marinara consistency but had good rich and savory flavor. The restaurant was not very busy during my visit, which made for a relaxed dining experience. The atmosphere is casual yet polished, and it's a nice spot for anyone looking for coastal flavors without having to leave Austin.

I really wanted to love Keepers. As someone who loves…read moresupporting local restaurants -- especially Persian-owned businesses -- and lives in an area that desperately needs more great dining options, I was rooting for this place from the beginning. Unfortunately, over time, the food has been more disappointing than memorable. From the opening preview when the shrimp hot dog made its debut -- an ambitious choice, but not one that made me excited to come back -- to the overly salty crab fingers and other menu items that have felt like they were trying to be interesting rather than actually being delicious, it just hasn't come together. The biggest frustration is that the potential is clearly there. The location is great, the concept is unique, and Circle C needs more restaurants that people can't wait to return to. I'm still hoping they find their stride because I want local places like this to succeed.

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3.8(718 reviews)
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This is the best Pad Thai I've ever had. (Including Thailand) It is an unexpected hidden gem! All…read moreof the things my group ordered were delicious. The Tom Yum soup, the seafood fried rice and seafood salad were especially good. I feel compelled to add more to my review after reading several of the negative ones. Not sure if they've turned things around or they're under new management, but we had a lovely experience. It was lively but not too loud, our waitress was really sweet and the price was exceptionally reasonable considering how expensive things have gotten in Austin!

On paper, it should have been easy: seafood, oysters, and a place that sounds like it knows what…read moreit's doing. In reality, it was a masterclass in how to make a restaurant feel busy while somehow being empty. The wait times were absurd, especially considering there weren't people there, which made the whole experience feel less like dining out and more like being held hostage by a very slow clock. The seafood was not good. Not "not my favorite," not "a little off" -- just plain not good. The menu was also bizarre in a way that felt less creative and more like someone lost a bet and had to build a restaurant around the leftovers. And if you're looking for anything dairy-free or gluten-free, good luck. The options are basically "no" with a side of disappointment. It is not family friendly at all, with no options for children. This is more the kind of place where you start questioning your choices before the appetizers even arrive.

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4.1(76 reviews)
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Was craving some Cajun boil seafood and this place didn't disappoint. Located in a food truck lot,…read morewe ordered the dinner krab dinner. Include: (2) krab clusters, (10) shrimp, sausage, corn, egg, and potatoes. Ordered it "suicide" style which basically means all of the sauces/flavors together. Places great. Food cost was ~$45. Arrived around 2:00pm on a Saturday and food came out in like 7 minutes. Didn't skimp on spices and butter. Plenty of to fill two people up for lunch and leave the room to be able to try things either within the same food truck lot or somewhere else. We elected to grab coffee else where. The guy working was super friendly and helpful. Even took the trash bag to throw away the shells for us. We didn't ask but the one critique is to include crackers apart of the orders or simply pre crack the claws before you hand out the bag. Got creative with breaking the harder shells. Other than that, food was great, will be back if we come back to Austin.

Seconding what someone else said about them making it more obvious they're open! There was another…read moretruck in the park closed and I was worried they are too because it's tucked into a corner and there aren't lights or anything, but I LOVE seafood so I got closer to check and saw the paper open sign in the window. The man cooking is incredibly sweet and came in clutch when I forgot to order seasoning. I was visiting from a region known for crab/seafood boils and was not disappointed! Crab tends to turn to shreds when it's overboiled, and I was EASILY pulling out nice, intact pieces from the shell, so no worries about that here. If you're in the area, definitely approach the truck even if it looks closed--worth it to double check!

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4.0(637 reviews)
3.4 mi•Bouldin Creek, Zilker, 78704 (South Austin)
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I received a coupon via Facebook for $6 Fried Calamari, so I decided to check it out. Good…read moredecision! I went there on a Saturday afternoon, after my long run of 10 miles. I was very hungry! I thought of ordering something else from the menu, but the plate of calamari was so plentiful, enough for a full meal. It was served with a dipping sauce, lemon and jalapeño. Very tasty! The waitress was nice enough to take our picture and was there on time to refill my water glass. I was also very thirsty from the run! I loved the experience there. I will go back for brunch and perhaps more fried calamari.

Visiting the city and friend was craving seafood and found this spot. We made a reservation but it…read morewasn't needed; shocked for a Saturday evening. But we were seated immediately and the staff seemed nice. Now for the action...THE FOOD Drinks 5/10: lots of ice, no real flavor Andouille & cheddar hush puppies 6/10: these had a nice flavor to them and they were fresh and hot when they came out. They weren't too greasy which was nice. The sauce it came with was OK. It wasn't my favorite though. Redfish and crab 5/10: I feel like the menu duped me. On the menu it says the fish is pan seared however my fish had a crust on it. Not a pan fried...it had crust as if they coated it....a literal crust. I did green beans instead of asparagus. The green beans were a little overcooked, but they were seasoned well and had great flavor. I'm not really a fan of warm tomatoes, but it added something different to the green beans for me. TLC signature crab boil 8/10: good portions, flavor was good. French fries 4/10: ketchup saved these fries. Too much parsley and lacked flavor. Plus they were not hot.

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