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    El Marro

    4.8 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Street Fish Tacos

    Wow. This is definitely a hidden gem. We got the Flautas de Camarôns. They are crispy, but not over cooked with tender shrimp and a delicious savory sauce with a perfectly balanced Chipotle mayo. Then fish tacos perfectly fried in deliciously seasoned dough with nice crunch from hard shell inside of soft shell with pico adding the perfect freshness (rice/beans not pictured but also hood). However!! The special combination caldo is one of the best things I've eaten. The broth (made with grouper) is so umami flavorful with just the right hint of spice and plentiful seafood. If its offered it's an absolute must try, as my best description is a hug in a bowl. It was huge, and I could not stop eating it. Then the fried plantains with dulcet is a perfect end to a fabulous meal. Their prices are extremely reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Our server was also the chef so was able to provide extra details and information. This is not even mentioning the table salsa and chips which were also delicious with the salsa very fresh and refreshing.

    Menu 1/5
    Mark M.

    Very great, authentic food. The horchata is house made. The red fish was some of the best fried fish I've ever had. Always worth the walk over from Helicon. Food comes out fast and the staff has always been nice.

    We are staying at a local hotel before our flight in the morning and found this amazing restaurant on Yelp. WOW!! if you want authentic Hispanic food this is a place to go. They do not have a liquor license, but you can BYOB. Delicious food (and a lot of it!) Thank you to Jose for the wonderful food & conversation!

    Beef tacos
    Jacki B.

    El Marro is a cute little spot with just a handful of tables to dine-in. The service was great, with both guys working being so friendly and attentive, but we weren't very impressed by the food. The complimentary chips and salsa were delicious and flavorful, but the beef tacos and chicken quesadilla were just okay... not bad but nothing great about them. They seemed kind bland, as did the sides of rice and refried beans.

    Enchiladas
    Dan K.

    El Marro is a quaint little restaurant in the Oakdale business district. As we entered, we were greeted promptly and both guys working were very friendly and attentive. They have a small dining area with about 6 tables. The lighting in the dining area is very bright, maybe could have a dimmer lighting. All the food came out very fast. We ordered the flautas for an app and they were delicious with the chipotle mayo for dipping and they were stuffed with shrimp. They had very good flavor. For our entrees, we got the steak burrito and the enchiladas. Both dishes were very filling and were very tasty. We are new to the area and glad we checked out this little gem in Oakdale.

    Pescado al mojo de ajo

    Great food. The ambiance made us feel like home. It was very clean and the service was great.

    I was excited that I stumbled into to this place. The menu looked great. I gave it s shot. I was not impressed. Greasy fried fish tacos. I could. ot really even eat any of this food. I never heard of greasy fried fish tacos. I most likely will not come back.

    Great small authentic Mexican restaurant that was delicious and had excellent service. Definitely recommend!

    The flan was tasty.  Not too sweet.
    Carl K.

    Might be the best restaurant value in Pittsburgh. I had the Diablo shrimp and flan for dessert. Deceptively simple presentation with sophisticated taste. If I lived here, I'd be a regular. If you want to drink, BYOD.

    Great service, AMAZING food! Do not walk, run here for an awesome meal! In the heart of Oakdale, you will not be disappointed.

    Quesabirria
    Trish L.

    Came in on a Thursday night for takeout. I was greeted immediately by the staff, as well as the bright decor and string lights. I ordered the quesabirria (order of 3). The man who took my order said it would be about 7-10 minutes, but I'd be surprised if it was more than 5 minutes. They were super quick! I drove right home, opened the container, and the food was still piping hot. The salsa picante on the side is amazing. The quesabirria was PERFECT. Juicy, flavorful, cheesy, delicious. The prices are very reasonable. I will be back! I have my eye on the chocoflan.

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    Nice small little restaurant with really nice staff. Best ceviche we've had! Great service!

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    Food was fantastic and server was very friendly. Prices are high, but food is great. Fresh and cooked to perfection.

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    Food is always so fresh and service is great. Large portion sizes. Try the Carne Asada!

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    very friendly staff. food was excellent. wide variety of options. definitely will be back.

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    4.7(7 reviews)
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    I've heard good things about this food truck and tried it on Friday when I was t my Grandpa's…read morenearby. Their lent menu is a little more trimmed down than their regular food truck menu I have seen before. I got the fish sandwich, hush puppies, and a large side of lobster mac and cheese. It was a little pricey, $31. The lobster mac and cheese was as much as the sandwich for a container the size of a to-go soup bowl which seemed like a little much. There weren't that many lobster pieces for the price, like 3 or 4 decent-sized chunks, and the mac and cheese itself was pretty bland. The fish sandwich was the best part but I still wasn't wow-ed; I was also charged $1 for one slice of american cheese. I'm fine with paying extra for things, that just seemed excessive. The hush puppies and fries were clearly just frozen, and the fries were cold. For the price, I wouldn't come back here during lent but may visit the food truck at a different time to see the bigger menu.

    I stopped by Johnny's Seafood Shack on Friday and ordered the fish and chips. The fish tasted very…read morefresh and the fries were hot and crispy. The slaw was good too, but overall I'm just not that big of a fan of slaw. The fish and chips came with 4 decently sized pieces of haddock and a bunch of fries. Honestly, this could be a meal for 2 people if you're not extremely hungry. It was kind of expensive, but worth it in my opinion due to the quality and the amount of food. I would go again. I'm interested in trying their lobster rolls after lent is over!

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood - Nothing sets the tone for an enticing night, quite like The Big Eddie chilled shellfish tower.

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    4.5(514 reviews)
    10.3 miDowntown
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    I have a very good friend who happens to be a vegetarian. However, to celebrate birthdays, she…read morelikes bringing close friends and family here. Basically, every year her gift to me would be steak dinner at Eddie V's. Also, don't worry, they have plenty of things on the menu for her. This is a "big box" establishment that follows the formula. Meaning you can go to any location in the country and expect the same ambiance, menu offerings, etc. I am a-ok with that because it's always been a lovely experience. It's got old-school, romantic decor vibes. Quite often you can expect live music (pianist, jazz, and so on). The service is exceptional. The food is amazing. Everything is cooked to perfection. Seasoned perfectly and if I am being honest, I never leave any food behind on my plate. They have a nice selection of drinks including mocktails. In a world of big-box, they stand out.

    La recepción es muy buena trabajan rápido y cordial sin embargo al llegar a la mesa tardaron en…read moreatenderme , el servicio es básico y se puede mejorar solo vi a l meser@ tres veces además que no tomo los tiempos bien llegó el aperitivo junto con la comida , no ofreció mas tragos el manager nunca pasó por la mesa , el ambience es genial con la música de jazz en vivo , pero es un lugar que no cumple con las expectativas de servicio y puedes encontrar mejores lugares con un menor precio en el menú , aunque la comida es buena pero el resto no lo compensa The reception is very good they work fast and friendly however when I got to the table they took a long time to serve me, the service is basic and can be improved I only saw the waiter three times besides that I did not take the times well the appetizer arrived along with the food, he did not offer more drinks the manager never passed by the table, the atmosphere is great with live jazz music, but it is a place that does not meet the expectations of service and you can find better places with a lower price on the menu, although the food is good but the rest does not compensate for it

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    Sea Shell Bar - Jalapeno Poppers

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    3.7(58 reviews)
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    My bf and I chose to have our Tuesday lunch outside on the patio at the Sea Shell Bar. The weather…read morewas perfect that afternoon and several groups of people were enjoying the outdoor tables too. Our server was very friendly, but we could tell she was a little frazzled from the large crowd she had on hand. We were able to place our order and get our food within our work lunch timeframe, though. I ordered a turkey club to go along with two apps that we shared: breaded mushrooms and jalapeño poppers. Both were good, but I thought the jalapeño poppers were just a little better than the mushrooms. They were thick, stuffed, and spicy. My turkey club came with a pickle spear and a side of ridgey chips. The club was good, but definitely could've used some kind of sauce. They brought me out a little container of mayo, but i'm not a mayo fan. So, the sandwich was a little dry for me. They really loaded it up with turkey! I ended up taking half home for lunch the following day. Also, on Tuesday's they have a free cookie for each patron! They were chocolate chip and they were definitely fresh and chewy. I would certainly go back for lunch outside again in the future.

    Tried the fish sandwich to go last Friday. Very disappointed! I see pictures of giant fish…read moresandwiches at fish fries all around for $14-$16 and saw people giving good recommendations on the Seashell. I figured wife and I could share a fish sandwich from there. VERY small piece of fish. I am not a big eater but could probably have eaten 2 of them myself! You get a spoonful of coleslaw and a small cup of Mac n cheese for $18+. Wouldn't go there again. Fish was just ok. Nothing special.

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