I went there yesterday to bring crabs home for my family and the young man in there was so polite, great service and most importantly the crabs we got were absolutely amazing. They were very heavy and had lots of meat. They were very generous too and gave a few extra crabs. I highly recommend this small business. The kid working in there said his dad owned it for 11 years. read more

I have never left a review on Yelp. We have been buying crabs for 40 years and also since Lopos opened. We order 2 dozen large today. Most were soggy which means they were overstepped or been sitting in water. They were small an nowhere near large. There were 5 or 6 larger ones in thr bottom which were cooked better I think they ran out of large and threw the rest in and wouldn't tell us . We spend at least $1000 a summer with Lopos. This is our last visit. read more

Ordered $300 in crabs this weekend, for more than half to be inedible. Crabs were mushy and had black spots on them. Have been coming here the past few years and won't be returning. read more

Lopos Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Lopos came through for us again. Couple of dozen meaty mediums. Fantastic. Ready when I got there and delicious. Can't do better than these honest and courteous guys. read more

I'm very disappointed by my experience today. I'm a regular here and after today. I won't be returning. Last year I had no issues this year it's been very unsatisfying and quality has been unreliable. Whoever runs their Instagram should be more professional especially to unsatisfied customers! read more

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Great meaty crabs! The seasoning is just right! I will definitely buy from Lopos again when in town! read more

Lopos Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Crabs were light and they said crabs were heavy today which was obviously untrue. Several mushy crabs which was extremely disappointing. We ordered a half bushel and got less than a half bushel. Lots of dark muddy crabs, not even red crabs, tried to over season them to over compensate the poor quality. Will definitely try another vendor, been eating crabs for over 40+ years and these were the worst I have had. read more

At first I thought these crabs were pricey (and maybe they are). But they are fairly priced and saves me the trip of driving all the way to DC or MD (which I hate). We've ordered two times already this summer form the truck. They always tossed in extras and their crabs are sooo big and meaty! It is funny. When we used to get crabs from the warf, they wouldn't be as big and all the legs would fall off the crabs in the bags. These are cooked so nicely and handled with care. When we took them out or the bag, everything was in tact and cooked perfectly. And seasoned perfectly! So glad to have this truck close by. read more

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Every year Mother's Day brings up the same question: do we eat in or out? And if the former, what will require the least amount of cooking and easiest cleanup? The answer, this year: a crab feast from Lopos Crab Shack consisting of: 4 lbs of Alaska king crab legs 1/2 dozen XL blue crabs 1/2 dozen medium blue crabs 2 lbs of steamed shrimp Both the crabs and crab legs were wonderfully meaty and sweet - and as many here have noted - more affordable and of better quality than the more famous variety from the Wharf. A few tips for ordering: - Call ahead (preferably the day before) to place your order. They do sell out. - Bring cash to pay for your order. If you don't carry cash (and many of us don't), they also accept Venmo. - Pair your crabs with store-bought hush puppies a homemade potato and andouille sausage boil. It's a must. We've found our crab shack. Who knew it would be trailer sitting in the parking lot of a gas station? :) read more

Great food and great service!!!! Conveniently located with plenty of parking. Have recommended Lopos to all of my friends and family.

Best crabs I've had in years! This is a little food truck on the side of the road that is doing nothing but passing paper bags of steamed crabs to hungry customers. It is a cash only business. Not cheap, but AMAZING! read more

Got a dozen and a half today. Crabs are nice for mediums and full. Cooked perfectly! Don't sleep on Lopo's Crab Shack. You can call ahead and place an order as well. Great friendly staff. Check it out when you are in the mood for blue crabs like I am. Every weekend read more

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Fresh crabs and crab legs with a good amount of crab meat per individual crab. Great service

Great crabs, nice and heavy. Easy to pre order and pick up. Family loved it and we are very specific about our crabs.

I feel like this place would've been five stars, if the crabs were clean. Great local place to order maryland style blue crabs. We snagged an order of a dozen XL make crabs for $100 including tax (cash only). Crabs were meaty and tender, but definitely not cleaned. Had to scrub off the dirt and seaweed attached to it. We didn't eat all the crabs and instead spent a few hours pulling all the meat out so we could make crab cakes for the next day. I'll probably try them again vs my usual place in silver spring. read more

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Disclaimer - I grew up catching and steaming our own crabs for years. At 17, I worked at a crab house in Baltimore, now Skipjacks. Say all that because I'm particular about my crabs. Overall rating, not bad for Virginia. Despite calling ahead, crabs were keep in warmer and not fresh out of steamer (person ahead of me seemed to get the fresh steamed ones - have theories about why) not sure how long they were in warmer, but texture of meat indicates maybe a little too long. The seasoning wasn't bad, but would prefer less - steamed with seasoning and then given an extra scoop in the bag - it was very salty! I never heard of the brand they use but, again, I'm use to a proprietary mix - could be okay, just suggest avoid the extra scoop! Size/weight for price was reasonable, especially for time of year. If you can't get to Ocean City or Baltimore, this is a decent option, just make sure they are steamed while you wait and get extra seasoning on the side! read more

This is my 2nd time going to Lopos and it's delicious!! XL crabs are only $85/dozen! The shrimp are huge and they're $14.99/lb. We are way more than satisfied! The guys are so nice and personable and they do a good damn job! This will probably be our weekly go to when we just want to eat & chill at home! read more

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WOW... very unassuming, and now days that's where a lot of the not just good but GREAT places to get delicious food from. An as most here have mentioned 90% of the crabs are intact. No need to drive to MD anymore for my wifes crab craving. We also got shrimp and that was AMAZING too! read more

Been in the area since 2013. the best crabs in the area. I would say no place is close to the customer service and friendly staff. Lopos takes care of their customers. I would not go to any other place, I always highly recommend to friends and family. read more

Always great Full Crabs and ready when you are if you schedule a time or just pick up. 2nd crabs this season never disappointed. See.you again!!! read more

Great location, easy parking, and easy to find. Great customer service. Although I was looking forward to having the crab cakes (shown in pictures-looks delicious!!) and the extra large crabs; I enjoyed the medium crabs and steamed shrimp. I will definitely go back again. And thank you for the reminder (when I placed order) that you only accept cash because site shows that you accept credit. read more

Delicious!!! I highly recommend Lopos Crab Shack anytime you're craving some fresh seafood! Joe the owner is super customer friendly and such a great guy he even offered to call me whenever he has a special on crabs as he sometimes have left overs. Such a nice thing to suggest to a first time customer, I've never had a business do that before! I ordered a dozen blue crabs today for the first time after finding him on yelp and man I wasn't disappointed, the crabs are meaty and well seasoned and the prices are perfect especially for the quality of seafood you get. I couldn't wait to get home and eat up, I work just five minutes away and let's just say I know where I'm going for my weekly seafood Friday's! Thanks Joe, see y'all next week. read more

The crabs here are great tasting and full of meat. The guys running it are super nice with great customer service. The prices are comparable to crab houses in the area. If you want Jumbos or XLs you should call as soon as they open. We do 2 dozen of the biggest they have along with a pound of two of their steamed shrimp. I usually go to Quarterdeck if I want to pick outside and have drinks, but when I'm picking up to go, it's tough to beat Lopos. I would give this place a try if you're picking up. The Rub: Great crabs for the price. It's cash only. They're open March-Sept/Oct. read more

Awesome heavy crabs. Shrimp was huge as well! Plus, very nice and helpful guys the day we visited

Surprisingly good product coming out of this food truck on a sus gas station lot. Finally pulled in and tried a few things since there were 8 cars in the lot. Found out those people had all pre-ordered (highly recommended) and were frequent customers. Fast, friendly service. Crabs and shrimp were well seasoned. They were out of crab cakes so I will be back to try those. They are a cash only business - FYI. Would have given the 5th star but their prices are a little high. Their location is super convenient and the demand must be there to support their operation so more power to them to make a buck. read more

Been a crab lover for over forty years. These guys ALWAYS come through! We've been getting crabs from them for the past couple of years, and they seem to always have big, full crabs. Good shrimp too. Never found anyone like them - incredibly reliable. They're nice and easy to work with too. Highly recommend! read more

Wow! Just Wow!!! I found this mobile crab shack through Yelp and decided to check it out and I'm glad I did. I called to check on their sizes and place an order. Found they had Medium, Large and XL. Its a holiday, so I went for the XLs and got a dozen of the steamed crabs and a pound of jumbo steamed shrimp. I ordered and went to pick them up at 3:30 pm, as requested. Was reminded that they are a cash only place since they are seasonal. The location is about 20-25 minutes from my house, which sure beats going to downtown DC which is certainly not feasible on a major summer holiday. Born and raised in Maryland has instilled in me the necessity to find good steamed blue crabs in the area and it is not always easy to do. Finding LoPo's Crab Shack is amazing! The XL crabs were huge and extremely meaty with just the right amount of spice. Highly recommend a visit if you are looking for take out steamed crabs! Just remember to bring cash. There is an ATM nearby, but other reviewers indicate the ATM is frequently broken. I'll most definitively be back in the future. I look forward to future visits. read more

Amazing crabs at a great price! The staff is friendly too! They have been around forever but we just discovered them!

Great place for crabs. Guys are friendly and always helpful. Crabs have always been tasty and true to size. Reasonable prices and good stock. read more

Lopos Crab Shack - a crab in a paper bag - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

This particular crab shack is only available on the weekends, but very convenient to have around if you're in the mood for some seafood without having to go all the way to the DC wharf if you live in the 'burbs like I do. Items Offered: steamed crabs (only male), steamed shrimp, steamed crab legs Price: Reasonably and affordably priced. Tip: Call ahead to inquire about what they have on hand that day and also so you can put in your order ahead of time before pick-up. read more

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Lucked up and found this truck online. Been back a few times since and each time never disappoints. Bought a few dozen large males and crab legs the next time. Each were full, meaty, well seasoned, and steamed perfectly. This is the best alternative to going all the way to the city. And I love that it's family owned and operated. The brothers that run the truck are great guys with impeccable customer service. If you find yourself in the area, definitely place an order...delicious! *Truck takes CASH ONLY! But there's an atm at the gas station behind them. read more

Great crabs and shrimp. A little pricey but once you taste the product you'll know it's worth it. I plan on visiting more next season especially if the DC wharf continue to have lines to get access. read more

Soooo good! Thank you guys for fresh crabs and super friendly service! We will definitely order from you again soon :)

Lopos was great. They are located in a gas station parking lot. I paid $95 for a dozen of extra large (they are cash only). The price was higher than I'd like to pay, but they were worth the convenience & quality. I called ahead to order, & when I arrived the hot crabs were waiting for me. I also got a pound of shrimp which were a nice size in addition to the meaty crabs. I'll definitely be back for the times I don't feel like driving to the wharf in DC. read more

Absolutely amazing! I've been coming here every week since they opened for the summer and they never disappoint! Very friendly staff members and usually pretty quick on their orders! It's crazy to think they don't have their own little crab shack to eat on site! My boyfriend and I usually get 2 dozen large male crabs for about $150 and it's worth every cent! The meat is so sweet with the perfect mix of seasoning! The shrimps are huge and buttery in every bite! Honestly if I could eat this everyday I would! Best crabs in northern Virginia! read more

Lopos Crab Shack - Large male crabs! - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Dozen large male blue crabs. Filled with meat!! Never disappointed when i come to Lopos! read more

Lopos Crab Shack - Large Male Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

This was my first time going to Lopo's. We had a couple dozen of the steamed, large crabs. They were fresh, hot, and of good size. It's been almost a week and my guests are still clamoring about how great they were! I would definitely return, and recommend them to others. read more

We havd gotten snow crabs and blue crabs and shrimp from here.... the freshest seafood ever. and great value for the dollars spent!

Since moving to VA from MD/DC, I got tired of driving all the way back to the city to get crabs!!! Thank god for Lopos!!! Really cool cats working this shack and everything is always fresh, hot and priced reasonably. You will not be disappointed. read more

Lopos Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

We were so excited to get 2 dozen crabs for memorial weekend cookout. We ordered 2 dozen medium crabs. we received 3 medium crabs and the remainder were smaller than small crabs that were not worth picking at. not only that but they were served cold and over cooked. very disappointed and will not be getting crabs from them again. read more