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    Little Shack

    3.9 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    LITTLE SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Mixed seafood cocktail
    Bri M.

    We tried a Michelob ultra michelada which was tasty, plenty of lime and salt. Husband tried the campechana cocktail and it was so-so. Great they had a mix of scallops, oyster, shrimp in the dish, but you could tell the shellfish were frozen and the "thawed" liquid was just in the dish. It tasted watered down with a slightly off frozen liquid flavor. Not pleasant after having fresh oysters in Florida. May just try the ceviche next time. We sat outside and were mostly ignored except when I flagged our waitress. Kinda on the fence about trying them again.

    This place is my ultimate fave in El Paso. From the coralino mix to the steak quesadilla. You can't not have this when in El Paso. AMAZING.
    Fredie C.

    Love this place. The tacos, beer, and service is awesome. Highly recommended. Make sure you try the steak quesadilla.

    Rice
    Alyona Z.

    6/11/20 I came here for lunch, I haven't had tacos in a while and came across this restaurant thanks to yelp. I ordered the taco combo 3 which includes 3 various seafood tacos; fish, shrimp and octopus. I also got a side order of their rice. Everything was very delicious especially the rice, I ended up having that for dinner. The octopus taco was interesting, it has a dense texture so if you're not into that, stick to fish and shrimp but I enjoyed each different taco. Everything was fresh and I was able to enjoy my meal inside as this restaurant was allowing indoor seating. I would definitely return here again if and when I'm in the area.

    a counter with a menu on it
    Caleb R.

    I forgot to make a review about this place back in June so sorry for the piss poor details.. I cannot remember exactly what I ordered, but it was good for what it was. Of course I've had better tacos, and better selections in other places. I guess for trying a new place, it was decent. No more than 3.5-4 stars

    Drinks

    Great Tacos, Great Michelada. Cozy little Taco place. Customer service was great. Very attentive. I do recommend this place.

    Storefront (Little Shack near UTEP)
    Tanya Y.

    Mexican seafood in a Cali inspired diner. I love it. The prices are beyond reasonable and the food is flavorful. The Little Shack is easily one of my favorite seafood joints in El Paso. I have never been to the original TLS, but I'd heard about it, read reviews, seen pictures. When I saw another one opened only a few miles away, I said to no one in particular, "Either they just made a ridiculously silly decision or it's just that good." I've come to the conclusion it's just that good! I love the decorations because it's just enough to give that beach vibe without being overbearing. My inner Beyoncé likes to repeat "surfboard, surfboard" when I'm here. Although there are huge floor to ceiling windows, it feels dark inside (but a good dark). There's still plenty of light, but the wood that are inside give it a hideaway feel. So while you're looking over the menu, they'll bring out your complimentary chips and salsa. Because what's a Mexican restaurant without chips and salsa? When I ate here with my foodie PIC, Ben A., he didn't seem particularly found of the salsa and although it was different than what I've come to expect out of local Mexican restaurants, I enjoyed it and it seemed a fitting salsa for a Mexican seafood joint. It wasn't ridiculously spicy, but it had a warmth to it. Sometime after eating all my chips and having a refill come out (hey, sometimes you're just that hungry) I decided to order fish soup because I had a sore throat and was a little sick. Our food came out really fast, hot and yummy. The soup was perfect to soothe my throat and cough. The veggies in it were all bite size...nothing ridiculously large that I had to uncomfortably take multiple bites out of. Plating adds to the "I'm just right on the beach" feel because it all comes in either styrofoam bowls or paper plates. Anywhere else this would be out of place, but it just works here. I don't believe they have their fish flown in daily...I'm guessing it's frozen cuts, but either way it's tasty and so ridiculously inexpensive that it's just too hard to pass up.

    Coconut Shrimp
    Deanna R.

    Delicious! I started off with an oyster shot (no alcohol in it) it was my first time having one and the mix the oyster was in was delicious !!!! They have a nice cerveza selection and you can even dress up your beer with Clamato or michelada (lime juice and salt mix) they have a nice menu with various options. The tacos can be ordered by the order of 3 or individually if you want to try different ones (which is what I did). The tacos are a great size with enough filling inside of them. The aioli sauce that comes with the tacos is delicious and the table salsa they give you with tostadas at the beginning is delicious! Make sure to add it to the tacos. Their lemonade is delicious as well. Outdoor and indoor seating available as well.

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    Sat down had a beer while I waited for my food, worth the wait. Good service busy but was attended to.

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    Nice little place. Staff is always friendly. The shrimp tacos ste on point. This is one of our favorite spots whenever we are in town.

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    Good variety on menu, i like that the ceviche here is fish. Prices are reasonable, service is fast and friendly. Fish soup is delicious

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    This is an excellent place to get unique tacos with fresh ingredients. I enjoy that it has a spicy and fruit taste.

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