I got the small Mango Wango with cooked shrimp. Wow, it was sooo good! The small size is already huge. All the ingredients tasted fresh and amazing, the shrimp were decent sized and they gave enough, all the ingredients worked together. In particular, the red sauce is super tasty. The place is pretty small, found street parking 2 blocks away. We were there around 11am so there was only 1-2 other people. read more

Portions reflected the prices paid and it was really good. Ingredients were fresh and it was full of flavor. The spices on top of the avocado was a nice addition. This is a cash only place but they take Venmo if you don't have any on hand. I didn't finish my meal and had to take it home. It was still good as leftovers! There was some wait as each dish is made fresh but can't complain. The only thing I would complain about are all the flies inside the establishment. We moved tables to try and use the fan to get the flies away but it didn't work. Hard to enjoy a meal when we are constantly swatting flies away from our food... read more

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Honestly this review has been overdue, I been here a little more than 5 times and I just don't get tired. I live all the way to San Marcos so every time I'm down in San Diego I gotta bet my mango mango! It's just so delicious, fresh, and so tasty. I already bought my bf, my mom, my dad, my friends because I just couldn't stop talking about it, and yes, everyone fell in love as well. My mom had the cocktail and she said it tastes exactly how they make it in GUADALAJARA. I'm obsessed with this place, I wish they were closer To me Service is amazing always! It's first come first serve on table, so wherever you sit either inside or outside you'll be happy read more

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Food was so good! The restaurant is little but perfect. We found a table right away. It was a little hassle with paying since it was cash only and who cares. I had the shrimp cocktail and my husband an aguachile negro and he liked it. They had a lot of things on their menu read more

This review is for the food only. The area is a little edgy (not uncommon in SD downtown) and finding a place to park is nontrivial. You order at register and they deliver the food to your table. Can sit inside or outside. Note that the cocktail section refers to cocktails like "shrimp cocktail", and not to drink cocktails. The tacos are really good. They are also substantial. The shrimp cocktail was delicious and refreshing. and the quantity was very generous read more

Went here for lunch the ceviche tostada el prieto was really good and had a bit of a spicy kick to it they also have lots of salsas for you to add to it. The service was prompt they brought our food out at reasonable time. The ambiance is casual and plenty of benches inside and outside. Highly recommend for the mariscos will be back to try some of their other menu items yum! read more

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Food was ok, honestly I was hoping for more. We ordered birria tacos and they didn't provide consommé which was odd.

Everyone needs to try this spot! Absolute 1000/10 ! The food, the service, I loved it all! The owner Sochi is super hospitable and made the atmosphere extremely welcoming. This wasn't just for our table either they showed the same attentiveness to every table around us, which stood out to me. I ordered the El Prieto raw - its an absolute must try ! Portions are huge ! Salsas/sauces are amazing and flavorful. Food is very, very fresh. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. Plenty of seating inside and out and found parking not too far away which was nice. read more

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I love myself some ceviche, and was told to try out this spot. The inside is cozy, but during that day, there was plenty of seating inside and out. Service was friendly, and explained to us the spice levels to give us a heads up. Their portions are huge, and the seafood was fresh. Really enjoyed this place. read more

Ferchaladas - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Before SDSU games my boyfriend and I like to hunt for super good taco spots and this place definitely made the list. Nice variety, super seafood very well, the only thing is that this place doesn't serve alcohol, but that's just a personal preference of mine. Otherwise, a great no frills tacos spot with quick customer service, outdoor seating, and great food. read more

Ferchaladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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While visiting San Diego, we were seeking a place to cure our mariscos cravings and spotted this cute little establishment with ample street parking. I love that you can order at the window from the friendly staff, and that there is a modest amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Something that drew us to Ferchaladas was the eclectic menu with some of the freshest options. I immediately chose the Tamarindo Jicama ceviche and a birria taco for good measure. My ceviche came stacked with fresh shrimp, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and jicama with a generous toss of the tamarind sauce. The tajin on the home made tostada was a nice touch. This dish was perfection. My birria taco was phenomenal and also made to perfection. My daughter liked her Hija De Su** Madre Tostada but preferred my son in law's meal. He has a habit of always choosing the best things on any given menu! We all loved his El Prieto ceviche which came tossed in a black sauce with cucumber, red onion, tomato, and avocado. I highly suggest coming here with dining partners that love to eat so you can try a variety of dishes. I will most definitely return when in SD. read more

Ferchaladas - Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love this place! The food and service are always top notch easily a 10/10 The owners are incredibly kind and attentive, and Sochi always serves with so much care and the sweetest smile. The El Prieto is my go-to favorite, but honestly everything on the menu is amazing. The ambiance is lively, fun, and they even have outdoor seating. Parking can take a few extra minutes sometimes, but it's definitely worth it. Loveee this placeee! read more

Ferchaladas - El Prieto - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Hidden Gem Alert!!!! Must Try ASAP!!!! Randomly driving by and noticed all the benches outside were full... flipped a U-turn and went down to try it out. Ordered a Birria Nachos to go and Shrimp Taco while I waited. The taco was amazing!!! Packed with flavor, crunchy, cheesy, juicy, soooo good! They bring over 4 large salsa bottles to each table. My favorite was the Serrano salsa (green bottle)... super spicy but delicious. All of them were great! The Birria nachos were HUGE!!!! Packed with meat, crunchy nachos, cheese, Ben's, onions, etc... I was stuffed but couldn't stop eating. I didn't try them YET but a few others had ceviche's... they were stacked so high. Vibe was fun and relaxing. The service was great. They were fast and friendly. Indoor dining room was small but enough for a few small groups. Outdoor, they had a bunch of large picnic tables along the sidewalk and side of restaurant. Street parking. 100% coming back. read more

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Our group of 8 came here for a pre-roadtrip meal and the food was amazing! We each ordered 2-3 tacos and then shared 3 ceviches and a large shrimp and octopus fries. All the food came in generous portions. Our mistake was ordering 2-3 tacos each when we really only needed 1 with how many dishes we got to share. I got the shrimp and octopus taco and the SD taco - both were great! Can't remember what my favorite ceviche was but I thought all of them were worth getting. Staff was accommodating to our large group and were very friendly! read more

Ferchaladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Food The food is delicious!! And not too pricey! I was only able to try the birria tacos and shrimp tacos but I already want to go back! Every ingredient is fresh. The tacos are flavorful but not too heavy. Service The staff is very friendly and easy to chat with. They are very accommodating with to go boxes and sauce to go! Ambience Super clean and super cozy! There's plenty of seating inside with outdoor seating as well. read more

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Hole in the wall restaurant that specializes in seafood ceviches! It was so good! My son ordered a Large Enamorada. I ordered Birria Ramen. My Husband ordered Shrimp Tacos. They have great tasting sauces! Every ingredients were fresh! I cannot wait to come here and go down the menu again and try everything! The servers were so nice and helpful especially on what food to order. By the time we left, a line has formed outside already and that tells me my son made the right choice for lunch!! Try it!! read more

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The tacos were so good! I wish the salsa was spicier but they gave us a few different ones to try and they all had good flavor. The tostada was a huge portion! We tried it because it was most popular but I still am not a huge fan of octopus so i think next time I'm gonna try the El Verde. The tostada itself was really good and so was the sauce. read more

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I get the hype! Wow! The food was outstanding. The tostadas were prepared in such a fun and yummy way. We got the cocktail de camaron y pulpo. Loved the way it was served. All of the fans blowing inside made it loud, but worth it! The tables outside make for a nice atmosphere when you can enjoy the beautiful weather. read more

ENORMOUS flavorful tacos. We ordered way too many thinking that the price matched the size and we were pleasantly wrong. You get plenty of sauces, options, and a neighborhood feel here that serves up fresh seafood. The only caveat is no alcohol but you can go down the street and grab a 6 pack (or bring a cooler like one of our neighbors that day O_O). Try the SD Taco! Street parking can be a bit of a challenge depending on the time of day but a short walk won't kill you. read more

We got the signature ceviche and both the shrimp and octopus tacos. The ceviche is huge, with all the seafood in a creamy ceviche sauce, and super delicious - signature for a reason. The tacos are hefty and flavorful as well, though the shrimp and octopus were both slightly over. Sauces were tasty. All in all very solid mariscos spot and will have to come back to try the birria as well! read more

Ferchaladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing food, place was busy but they kept the line moving. Also, food came in fairly quick and staff were on top of having tables cleared. I had birria fries and they were a 9/10 read more

Ferchaladas - Birria Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

We loved the ceviche, and everything we ordered was well prepared and flavorful. The service was friendly, and we had a great experience overall. We will definitely be returning when we're in San Diego. Be mindful that it is cash only. read more

Ferchaladas - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I don't normally sit in the restaurant to write, until now! Small gem, located on a relaxed busy street, a mix of homes and businesses. Parking is limited, not like you won't find something but be mindful to start looking. A decision was hard to make, so many smiling faces and delicious plates. I came at a good time, one of the owners was there running the cashier and helped me make a decision. I went with Our Famous "Hija de su P^+@ Madre Tostada" (yes that's how it's spelled) and barria taco with cheese. Both hit different! I felt myself being transported. This is just bomb dot com good. Another way you know its good. They are open til sold out or 6pm, whichever comes first. I sat near some regulars who come every single Sunday. Yep, I will be back. read more

Ferchaladas - Barria taco with cheese - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here on a Saturday right before closing, and the place was pretty empty. There was just one family finishing up as I arrived. Parking is street parking only, but I got lucky and found a spot on a nearby side street. They're cash only, but they also accept Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. It was surprisingly chilly inside. It was about 57° outside, so I'm not sure why the AC was blasting. Cell service is pretty bad inside, so if you're eating solo, don't expect to doom scroll or send texts. My food came out in about 10 minutes. I ordered: Shrimp taco: Absolutely delicious. The shrimp had great flavor and were piled on generously. Birria taco: Crispy, fresh, and loaded with meat. They bring out four different sauces, though none are labeled. Still, they really elevate the tacos. One downside is that they don't offer free water. You have to buy a bottled water for $2, which feels a bit steep. Overall, the staff was very friendly and the prices were reasonable. $4 for the birria taco and $7 for the shrimp taco. Definitely quality food. read more

Ferchaladas - Shrimp & Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Best tacos in San Diego. The tacos are big with very generous portions of meat, lots of flavor in the sauces with a hint of spice. They took longer to cook but, the wait was well worth it! The restaurant is small and it takes cash only and the service was great. The ambiance is of a family restaurant with a very cool mural painted outside. I saw other people's orders and the plates were impressive. Next time I go there I'm going to try one of the ceviches. read more

Ferchaladas - Taco birria, octopus tacos (2), SD taco, Cali taco and yellowtail taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here with a few friends and the food was great! We had the mango wango ceviche high was refreshing but a little sweet for my liking. The prieto ceviche with raw shrimp was incredible. W also got the shrimp and Cali tacos which were perfectly cooked and crispy. The service was great, it was my first time there and they were very helpful. It has a small hole in the wall casual vibe. The parking is a bit tough but I was able to find a spot on the street. They're cash or Venmo only. read more

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The BOMBEST Mom n Pop seafood/Mariscos joint in SD and beyond!!! From basic to Boujie taste this spot has it all. Been coming here since it opened and haven't looked back since, definitely on the rotation!!! You're greeted and served by the owners who are awesomely courteous, respectful and give you guidance on their dishes. Had the Famous Hija Tostada, the combo cocktail, and the Birria taco and they were ALL TOP TIER!!! Tables inside or outside for the weather, to suit your comfort level. #mariscosgroceros for the WIN!!!!! read more

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I gotta say it's the best birria I've ever eaten! Now add the fries and shrimp, just became the best combination of surf and turf. Great service too by a young lady named Liz and a super friendly waiter Uriel. I will definitely be coming back regularly to this place!!! A MUST TRY!! Only down side they don't sell alcohol but the aguas frescas next door are bomb too!! read more

Ferchaladas - Birria Fries with Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Ferchaladas is a great spot to get not your average ceviche! It's bomb! The different mixes of flavors are mouth watering! My coworkers n I hit that spot frequently and the owner, Fernando, is a great host! I highly recommend this spot! read more

Hands down the best Shrimp Tacos in San Diego, and possibly Ceviche! I went to Ferchaladas a month ago but still dream about those shrimp tacos. We also ordered the birria tacos and shrimp ceviche which was hella good. They give you plenty of chips/shells to go with the ceviche which was nice, and I'd also order the birria tacos again. But the real star of the show has to be the shrimp tacos which are packed with a ton of flavor and goes perfect with their sauces. Service wise they were friendly and welcoming, and did a good job handling to go orders and dine in guests. Overall a great experience! Would I go again? Absolutely! read more

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So yummy! Birria tacos were meaty and tasty. Tortilla nicely fried. Nice, casual ambiance

This is must try spot. They have some of the best ceviche and tacos! The Enamorado Ceviche with creamy cilantro citrus sauce with tomato, avocado, onion, cilantro and olive oil was THE best. I highly recommend this unique dish. They'll ask you if you want it raw or cooked, and we got cooked and the shrimp was tender. We got the small which was generously portioned and was enough to feed two people. We also got the QuesaBirria Taco which was perfect. It's up there with the best birria you can get anywhere in San Diego. This establishment is located in a humble neighborhood where the parking is a bit tight. Note that they only take cash or Venmo so come prepared! Also be sure to check their hours before visiting. I'll definitely be back here for some more ceviche. I want to try the El Prieto in black sauce or El Verde next time but dang...the Enamorado was so good it'll be hard to try something new. I guess I'll have to bring a crowd next time so I can try lots of other dishes! This place is a keeper and a go-to spot for some amazing Mexican food! read more

Ferchaladas - QuesaBirria Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Before going make sure you have cash, Venmo or Zell! Street parking and definitely can be a bit tight! We usually go around 10am when they open and usually have no issue getting a spot! There's indoor seatings and outdoor picnic tables. Quite spacious for a big party. The owner is amazing, welcoming and extremely accommodating! It was our first time and he was helpful in explaining what the various sauces taste like and to be honest, they are amazing! And having great sauces, do make all the different! The dishes were are well seasoned and refreshing! Cucumbers and the other vegetables were crisp and went well with the dishes! Looking forward to returning! read more

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This place is worth the hype! The tacos are loaded and each one we had was unique. I didn't get a chance to take photos because we devoured the food. The inside of the place is fairly small but there's outdoor seating. We were in and out quickly. Bring cash! read more

Amazing taco spot that we popped into after being in barrio Logan. It's a small spot that is cash / Venmo only. Very seafood forward menu plus Birria. The tilapia taco was by far my favorite, the sauces and cheese baked into the tortilla was super flavorful. Wish I got the Birria one with cheese too as that might have been my favorite part! Definitely make sure you get the sauces that come in the squeeze bottles as well. All the portions were huge so very worth the prices! The ceviche was the only thing that wasn't my favorite, flavor wise / with the raw shrimp. But 100% would come back for the tacos! read more

Ferchaladas - Birria and tilapia taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was really really hoping to love this place but unfortunately I did not have a good experience. I'll start with the parking... it's pretty horrible, it was tough to find a spot that was close to the establishment... they do not have their own parking lot, you have to find street parking. Upon entering, we weren't greeted, employees just kinda walked around us while we were looking at the menu, and since the space is very small, I felt like I was in their way while trying to figure out what to order. My boyfriend ordered a shrimp cocktail, I ordered the vegetarian mango option and we also got some birria tacos. They also do not serve alcohol which was confusing because from looking at the pictures on Yelp, I thought they served micheladas but they do not. My boyfriend did not like the shrimp cocktail, he said it tasted too much like clamato and it literally looked like soup. For me, my vegetarian mango "ceviche" tostada was OK. The flavors didn't really mesh well... and there was A LOT of tomato to mango ratio. Really what saved the experience for me was the birria tacos, those were pretty delicious. The reason I am rating so low is because towards the end of our visit, I got super lightheaded and by the time I walked back to my car I had to sit on the sidewalk and I immediately threw up everything I had just ate. I felt like death... and that is the first time that had ever happened to me after eating out somewhere. Not sure if there was some type of cross contamination with the seafood or the ingredients didn't mesh well with me but it was NOT a good experience for us. read more

Ferchaladas - Vegetarian "ceviche" tostada option - MANGO - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was very happy to find out that they were open for Thanksgiving!! everything I ordered was delicious and had huge portion sizes. They were prepared fresh and the woman working the register was really patient and gave really good recommendations based on my spice tolerance. I don't usually like red chilaquiles and usually opt for green sauce... but this one was so good and flavorful! I would definitely come again. I would definitely recommend this place and come again. I'm glad I found a new spot to satisfy my cravings for some good Mexican food! read more

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We have been meaning to try out Ferchaladas and we happened to be in the area this week - oh boy we're so glad that we had the chance to go! I cannot rave about this place enough! We only got to try their tacos this time but can't wait to go back and try their ceviche. We had our foster dog with us but they had plenty of seating outside so we were comfortably able to enjoy our food fresh instead of taking taking our food home. We ordered 4 tacos: 2 birria tacos, 1 shrimp taco, and 1 octopus taco. I can honestly say that I would order any of the tacos again. However if I had to rank them: (1) birria, (2) shrimp, (3) octopus. The birria really just hit the spot for me and was very juicy. Each of the tacos had the perfect toasted cheese layer that ensured the tortillas were sturdy and extra tasty! The cabbage onion on top was the perfect bright balance to the heartier taco fillings. The portions were very generous for the price. Ferchaladas is hard to beat! We'll definitely be back! read more

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may this place stay in business forever. it was SO good. staff there had good vibes, there was alot of seating and parking just around the corner. mind you, i dont even like shrimp, but their food looked so good i just had to try it. they provide you with 4 sauce bottles which i assume are chipotle sauce, cilantro sauce, salsa verde and salsa roja. all of them were worth trying. shrimp taco: 9/10, WAS SO GOOD. shrimp fries: 7.5, was definitely good, but it just wasn't what i expected taste-wise for loaded fries. for reference, if you typically get like carne asada fries or something, these are a completely different taste profile. (fish) ceviche: 10/10 literally ascended to heaven had a flashback ratatouille moment. tldr: TRY THIS PLACE read more

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Ferchalades keeps pulling me back like a culinary magnet. I've been before, and somehow the flavors keep leveling up. The aqua chiles are the showstopper again: that inky-black sauce hits with this cool, electric brightness, then deepens into something smoky and almost hypnotic. It's the kind of dish that makes you sit up straighter and rethink your life choices in the best way. Everything arrives with intention, the kind of care you can taste. The energy in the room hums just right, like everyone's in on a delicious secret. If you haven't tried Ferchalades yet, go for the aqua chiles alone. They're a whole experience wrapped in one dark, glossy, unforgettable bite. read more

Ferchaladas - Hands down one of the best Mexican spots I've ever been to! The aguachiles were absolutely perfect - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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