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    Mambo Seafood

    3.2 (90 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MAMBO SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer V.

    The food was good, the atmosphere is family-friendly, but the service was slow. I ordered a mangonada, and it was too sweet.

    Mambo horchata is too cinnamon 4/10 Empanada was good 10/10 asf Coconut shrimp 5/10 it was ok. Did not like Grilled Shrimp and Fish 10/10 Platter Mixed Veggies 10/10 Great for the children. They have a play area. Service was slow!

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    Venetric J.

    The line was long to and we had to wait to be seated outside. Seeing it was. 25 minute wait my best friend and I left but no sooner than we left they text us to be seated outside as we chose to dine in. The food was really good. The only complaint I have is my pupusa's were empty and meaning with no inside meat and vegetable stuffing. They nicely took care of it. The Shrimp were amazing as always, the pupusa's were freshly made and was well worth the wait. The Drink was good however I was not able to drink was okay. It did not have a taste of alcohol so I'm unsure if I'll be ordering drinks upon my next visit. I'll give them an 8 out of 10.

    Salmon with rice & fresh vegetables.
    Angela A.

    The salmon was delicious! The fresh vegetables were slightly crispy: i would definitely order it again.

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    They are sooooooo slow I ordered food and I waited 3 hours HORRIBLE I recommend not to come

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    Great food, especially the burgers. The rice is god teir when you add shrimp and chicken, would recommend to the whole world

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    Service and food were really good! Friendly staff, always attentive to us and good pricing!

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    Don't call and order you will be on hold for about 20-30 min just to place an order!! Customer service is horrible!!

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    3.5 stars. Food is pretty good (typical fried seafood), and it's an amazing value for the price…read more Always cold in here, though (bring a jacket). Catfish (2) & oyster (6) platter $10.95 - the fried catfish had a really good crispy batter. Oysters were big but fishy. Probably just get the fish next time. One fish is pretty big. We shared the platter. Fried shrimp (9) $7.95 - big size and crispy. Bf's favorite. Fried rice is okay, a little bland, but I like the variety. Fries are very good. Good seasoning and crispy. Margaritas $4.50 - 2 for my bf may have been 1 too many. Haha. He liked it. Mango tasted very fresh.

    Español&English Me…read moregustaria si las meseras no estarian tan hambrientas por sus tips, a mi me toco una que ni me saludo o pregunto si me salio todo bien, ademas ni me ofreció llenar me bebida pero bien atenida con mi novio desde que se iba al baño asta la ultima gota de SU limonada. Entiendo la situación económica, pero no entiendo que tanto lo tienes que andar mirando SOLO a el sobre comida que DOS estan comiendo. Consiguen meseras con respeto a todos de la mesa, no a la persona ella piensa va a pagar. I would like if the waitresses wouldn't be so hungry for their tips, I got one who didn't even greet me or ask if everything went well, besides she didn't even offer me to fill my drink but well attended with my boyfriend since he went to the bathroom until the last drop of HIS lemonade. I understand the economic situation, but I don't understand why you have to look at ONLY him when the food is for TWO eating. Please get waitresses with respect for everyone at the table, not for who she thinks is going to pay.

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    Jalapeño Fish and Fish and Shrimp plates were Delicious!

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    4.3(110 reviews)
    5.5 mi•The Heights
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    The yummy house sauce is the freaking best... it's so good... I'm still thinking about it a few…read moredays later... We got the 6 Ibs medium spice level with corn and potatoes. Unfortunately adding corn and potato's is an additional cost but it's so worth it. Curious to try the leftover sauce with the rice next time We also got the gulf oysters which came with your typical oyster dressings. They were so fresh and plump!!! Next time I would try the premium seasonal oysters :)

    I really wanted this to be a hit. Seafood, oysters, alcohol....vibes and a time right? It wasn't…read more I tried the bang bang shrimp, fried pickles, and chargrilled oysters. Something simple that should be an easy win. Unfortunately, everything leaned the same direction: either it was heavy, over-sauced, or overly garlicky. It tasted more like dressed-up frozen food than something thoughtfully prepared. And listen...I don't mind indulgent. But there still has to be balance and fresh food. Fresh like it was raw and delivered today, not fresh like fried in the last 15 mins. When everything is coated, covered, and competing, nothing actually stands out. The drinks didn't help either. They leaned hard on alcohol without much flavor behind them--more "this will get you there" than "this tastes good." Nothing was terrible. But nothing made me want another bite, either. And with seafood, that's kind of the whole point. The atmosphere is friendly, great music, and the service was very attentive. Even the presentation wasn't bad. It just wasn't enough. But at some point, you stop asking what's missing and just accept that it's not landing. I was still hungry so I went next door hoping for a better experience. I want to be clear: It's not bad. It's just not working.

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    4.2(761 reviews)
    4.7 mi•The Heights
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    3rd time to this location,(best) Bellaire is 2nd and the Pearland location comes in last place(food…read morewasn't hot and a little salty) and now we've tried them all! I got my usual Kickin Cajun Crawfish - spicy -so much flavor and it really isn't too spicy! Hubs got the 1lb headless shrimp with Texas Cajun- spicy with garlic butter and they were perfectly cooked. Okra-5/5 very lightly breaded Crawfish eggrolls- meh Wings- Cajun buffalo 5/5 taste like Franks with added Cajun flavors We didn't get it this time but get the red beans and rice- yummmm(better here because it isn't dry like the Bellaire location) service is quick and friendly and the time to come is at lunch or early because they get really busy!

    Nut allergy friendly: Pretty much no issues here!…read more Parking: There's some in the strip mall but definitely less than at the Bellaire location. Time to Appetizers: 20 Minutes Time to Crawfish: 25 Minutes It's a solid branch from the main location in Bellaire, but they're missing some things. For example, the Bellaire location has the new Viet-Cajun flavor of sauce that hasn't debuted here yet (though you can DIY a mix). (Review is for July 2026 if they've updated since then) We got here at 6:05PM and got seated with no issues. Ordered the following: Combo #1 with extra corn and potatoes (3.5/5): Crawfish isn't in season, so don't be surprised at my low rating. It's still great and flavorful all around. Garlic Noodles with Shrimp (4/5): Still incredibly rich and buttery and garlicy and great for a palate cleanser. I'd skip the shrimp; you get eight pieces for $10 extra and that's not really worth it. Crawfish Beignets (4.5/5): Still a fantastic appetizer. Comes out hot, crispy, buttery, and is a really indulgence. 1 lb. Little Neck Clams (4.5/5): I liked these more than the crawfish tbh. It really does depend on what's in season. Very easy to eat, very flavorful. Service was generally good but our server seemed slammed; it took a long time to get water refills and to place extra orders (we got a second order of beignets to-go). Market price for crawfish is high and they're not in season, so don't be afraid to ask. The Combo #1 in July 2026 was $22. Overall, I'll probably be back during crawfish season especially because it's more convenient for me than the Bellaire location, but the Bellaire location has it beat for general atmosphere after the remodeling and much better options for mixes there.

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    Crawfish Cafe - They recommended  the Chargrilled Oysters and the Crawfish. In this photo there are lots of happy people eating .

    They recommended the Chargrilled Oysters and the Crawfish. In this photo there are lots of happy people eating .

    Crawfish Cafe - Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.

    Golden fried oysters served over crispy wonton chips, finished with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Includes four pieces.

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