If you're looking for a spot that blends warm hospitality, amazing cuisine, lively ambiance, esthetically beautiful decor, look no further than Mariscos Choix. The staff were warm, welcoming and attentive from the moment we stepped in the door. This was our first visit and our lead waiter was gracious enough to walk us through the menu. This definitely elevated our dinning experience. Now let's talk about the food, the menu boasts of an array of Mexican seafood cuisine that transported our tastebuds to various levels. Each dish we ordered was a perfect blend of textures and flavors that showcases the Chef commitment to high quality cuisine. In conclusion, Mariscos Choix exceeded our expectations, it's definitely a Chef driven destination that warrants rerun visits!! read more

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Delicious food, got the green shrimp aguachile and the mojarra al mojo de ajo, followed by a cafecito and churros. All very good. Great vibes. Went for lunch on Tuesday during the World Cup. Great service. read more

Mariscos Choix - Mojara frita al mojo de ajo - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Came in for a late dinner with my friend Ana. She ordered the fajitas mixtas and I ordered the 7 mares. We shared an order of the queso empanadas. The 7 mares was just OK. I don't know what kind of fish they use but it was probably marlin. Not the 7 mares I am used to. Seemed kind of skimpy. The fajitas were asked for medium well and got them medium rare. Empanadas were ok this time around. Nothing special. It was busy for a Friday night. That was expected. The live music was going at what seemed like a privada out back. The service was ok this time. Hoping for a better experience next time. Parking is available on the street people also park across the way in the del taco parking lot read more

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Tried this place out on a Sunday night after seeing all of the reviews on yelp. The ambience was very loud as they had live Banda music, so I couldn't hear conversation with my friend. Our servers name was Andre, he was very friendly and chatty and checked on us a few times and always made sure our water cup was full. We got a Paloma and a lime margarita, the Paloma came out warm after waiting 20 minutes for it. The lime margarita was fake tasting. So I definitely don't recommend the alcoholic beverages here. We ordered two shrimp and steak tacos, and the all seafood tostada. Food was very good. The bill was $83 for two drinks and two entrées. Definitely plan to spend money if you come here. The food was the reason for the four star review because the alcohol was not good. read more

Mariscos Choix - Mixta tostada - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

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Ariana is the best! She will take care of you. The ambience is 100% is really chill and the Food! Wow the mariscos are chef kiss

Amazing delicious first time here I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their food. read more

Food is amazing . Alondra and the manager did an excellent customer service.. will be back soon

This is my first time back since the remodeled and I got to say, Samantha our server was excellent. Food was delicious and having such great attention from her made our experience the best. If you haven't been back yet, it's time. Try the Agua chiles negros!!! And the chilaquiles rellenos de chicharrón!!! New way to eat them. Enjoy! read more

Hugo took care of us like nobody has! First time going and the molcajete was one of my top 3 I've ever tried! Loved the music as it wasn't obnoxious!! read more

Upon entering here for our 1st visit ,we were seated right away. They had water mist going on outside, so we sat inside, due to humid weather Waitress took our drink order (lemonade & michelada) Michelada & 2 waters received & right after was our half dozen oysters We right away were bummed that they had no LANGOSTINOS available. (No reason given) Still waiting on my lemonade. Our main dishes came, tostada de camaron cocido 7/10 aguachile mix (green) half cooked /half raw shrimp 8/10 & at this time my husband let the server know we are missing my lemonade. The tostada shells are too hard! Despite the lemonade matter, $9.99 for a lemonade is insane! No refills! Take the ice out & it's half a cup of water, limes & sugar se pasan! There's better mariscos out there & this is more for the ambiance. read more

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BEWARE OF THEIR MISLEADING MENU PRICING I came to this restaurant from Miami, Florida as a first time visitor based on a recommendation from a trusted source. However, my California family and I had a terrible experience at this place while watching the Mexico soccer game. We were specifically told that margaritas would be on happy hour until the game started at 6:00 PM. Based on that information, our group ordered several margaritas, expecting the happy hour to last until kickoff. The game didn't actually start until 7:00 PM, but when the bill came, we were shocked to find out we had been charged regular price because the bartender claimed the happy hour didn't exist and the drinks specials actually started when the game started which should've been at 6pm but fifa delayed the game until 7 pm. As a business owner I expected this restaurant to do the right thing and they did not honor the happy hour price or any special from 6-7pm for the delay of this game. Now mind you, the bartender himself handed us the happy hour menu and confirmed the price of the margaritas would go up from $5 to $9 at 6pm. That was completely different from what we were told when he brought the tab and it was an entire bait-and-switch. The margaritas were not even $9 because in what math do you equate $85 for 5 margaritas and $51 for 3?? Receipt has been provided time stamped 5:25pm on a Tuesday along with their happy house $4 off Margarita discounted menu. There was no premium liquor or any extras to these drinks. The restaurant is very shady for that and if they are not going to honor happy hour prices at all they need to advise customer of this. Needless to say, nowhere in their menu do they mention a soccer game special on drinks or whatever "social hour" means on this receipt. I did try to resolve this at the restaurant and your bartender stated that the happy hour didn't exist contradicting what he had said earlier and this man didn't even know how many drinks we drank. All he offered was to take 3 drinks off the menu but that doesn't make me whole. He provided me with the wrong pricing and should've stood behind it. Since the restaurant staff won't fix their wrongs I am left with no choice but voice my concerns on this platform and hope the owner sees this and reaches out to me. The service was just as disappointing. We waited a very long time for our tostadas for our Aguachiles and even longer for basic things like silverware. The bartender Joel blamed the delays on the restaurant being crowded, but that excuse didn't make sense because we were one of the only customers ordering food at the time. To make matters worse, the food was mid at best and definitely not worth the prices they charge. What's even more misleading is that the food menu doesn't list all prices, so you have no idea what you're going to be paying until the bill arrives for many of their items. Overall, the misleading happy hour information, lack of full menu pricing, slow service, and underwhelming food made for a frustrating experience. I felt misled and taken advantage of. I won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for honest pricing or good service. 0/10 the entire experience is unacceptable please stay away ! read more

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The food, staff, and atmosphere are top tier. Food was fresh, full of flavor, and you can taste the smokey flavors in the sauces. Fish fresh, staff friendly and on point read more

Daniel was very attentive and super nice! Will come back because of him and the drinks

Was in the area and was craving tacos. Ambience: 5/5 really nice inside - they have like a porch vibe with salsa/cumbia music playing. Band will start playing around 4ishpm, didn't stay for that though since we finished eating way before then. This was on a Saturday afternoon. Service: 5/5 Laura H. our server was awesome, they also brought over water in a bowl for our dog, yes they're dog friendly - definitely helps! For all you dog lovers out there. Food: 2/5, overpriced! Fish Tacos: 2/5 barely any fish tasted good though. Ceviche: 3/5 average Shrimp Empanadas: 4/5 really good, but lacking shrimp IMO and a little greasy, my sister didn't think so though, was for my . Parking 3/5 - I don't think they have their own parking at least I didn't see one. There's street parking and a parking lot on the side of the restaurant, took a risk and parked there - no ticket and car was still there when we got out, so I guess doable? Overall, will not be back because prices are way too high for what we ate IMO. Bill was almost $150 including tip for 3 people, this cost is like going to West Hollywood. We had tacos and ceviche, and one had steak fajitas, still...way too much. If you don't mind this and just came for the vibe then I guess you'll be fine. read more

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My first time here. This place was recommended by my bro who has been wanting to try it out. This place did not disappoint. The food is delicious! The drinks are delicious! Fish tacos were excellent. Ceviche is tasty. Shrimp appetizer was full of flavor. I get the feeling that you can order whatever you want and not go wrong with the flavor and quality of the seafood. The service was great! Very welcoming and friendly! Shout out to Rosalinda for making our first time experience great! read more

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Luis Daniel Ramon Jairo are all great wonderful customer service great lovely aesthetics

Ambiance: We came in on a Friday afternoon and were seated right away. Being here makes you feel like you're taken out of Downey and on vacation. Lovely out door seating, lively music, fun decor, and large Tv screens playing the World Cup. It was a lively but also relaxing vibe. Food: we got the rebelde, New York steak taco, fish taco, mango flight, and Nemo cocktail. Recommend all of them. Everything was delicious! The Nemo cocktail was a fruity tropical drink that even came in a cute fish glass cup. Service: our server Lupe was such a joy. She was very attentive, kind and intuitive and was able to service a busy group on a Friday afternoon! Thank you so much :) read more

First time trying this place. We got the octopus tacos, tostada mixto, homemade lemonade and Michelada. Everything was delicious and fresh. I will come back again read more

We were in the Downey area and checked out Mariscos Choix today, and we are so glad we did! I love Mexican seafood, and it did not disappoint. As soon as we entered, the beautiful patio transported me to summer vacation. Alondra, our server, was so helpful and gave great recommendations! The Super Campechana was my favorite dish. There was so much seafood and the sauce was perfect! It was light and fresh- really great for a summer day. I look forward to coming back here one day especially for a cocktail! read more

We arrived at 730p on a Monday night, at first glance it's absolutely beautifully decorated with great photo ops. I was eager to try the food hoping it wasn't just overrated food-- spoiler alert-- it wasn't! We walked directly to the bar for quick seating and sat at a small table, perfect for 2. We were greeted by Daniel, the lead bartender, who provided phenomenal service all evening. We stayed till closing, okay maybe a bit past closing, but the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the food and other drinks but I didn't. We will absolutely be back. Thank you Daniel! Go try Mariscos Choix! read more

Mariscos Choix - Mariposa drink - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

The aguachile was SO good! The sauce was perfect as-is--I didn't even need to add any extra salt or lemon. The shrimp was fresh, perfectly cooked, and cleaned really well. Service was great, and the whole place was such a vibe with super cute decor. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The waitress name alondra was amazing with everything we asked for and great customer service

An excellent experience from start to finish! The seafood was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The drinks were delicious, but the oyster shots "Pajuelazo" were definitely the highlight of the night. As an appetizer, we tried the Ceviche Mitotero Appetizer, and it was outstanding. We also highly recommend the shrimp and octopus cocktail, which was one of our favorite dishes because of its freshness and amazing flavor. The service was exceptional thanks to Samantha C. and Liz, who were attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. The manager even stopped by our table to greet us and check in to make sure we were enjoying our experience, which shows their strong commitment to customer service. This is definitely a place worth visiting. Highly recommended and a must-try experience! read more

Had an incredible time here. Andre's service was A++++. Food was amazing and drinks were great too. Nothing but nice things to say here. Thank you all. read more

Mariscos Choix - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

The best mariscos I've ever had in my life. Amazing spices, flavorful dishes, and the best experience from the employees! Everyone is always so welcoming and warm. I love coming here. 10/10 read more

Food was amazing including the camarones cucarachos y chicharrón de pescado. Laura our server was very friendly and attentive. Driving from the San Fernando valley was worth it! read more

Mariscos Choix - Camarones Cucarachos 2.0 and Chicharones de Pescado - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Service was kind and attentive by the server Carlos. The aguas chiles negros are delicious, but be warned that as the most mild, they are still very spicy! Oysters preparados are a must and the pulpo tacos are tender as well as juicy. The cocktel de pulpo and camarón is delicious and tender, though it could use extra lime and salt as well as more vegetables. The less than ideal thing is that the drinks are very overpriced for the quality. At 18 dollars for a standard sized margarita I expect a flavor that isn't cheap sweet and sour with artificial purées.. the same can be said for other cocktails on the menu - otherwise the drink presentation is charming. Skip the drinks and head over to a number of tequila specialty bars in L.A. Food is amazing! Ambiance is bar/cutesy lounge. read more

Mariscos Choix - Aguachile Negro - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

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We came to Mariscos Choix with a group of 8, and we had an amazing time! Our waitress, Lupita, was fantastic and so friendly, attentive, and fun. She made the experience even better. The food was outstanding. The pulpo zarandeado tacos were absolutely delicious, the tostada mixta was incredible, and the Baja tacos were amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The restaurant itself is cute, airy, and has a great atmosphere with fun vibes throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! read more

Food was great- ambiance on point and live music was an added plus ;) We called early to make a reservation for 17 and were accommodated easily and seated right away! read more

I originally came in craving Flame Broiler, but while walking by Ahipoki, I noticed they offered cooked options as well. The manager waved me in, welcomed me, and took the time to explain the menu and help me choose since I looked interested. I'm glad I decided to give it a try. The food was excellent! I ordered the salmon with rice and salad, along with a variety of toppings, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I'll definitely be back. read more

Mariscos Choix - Salmon, rice and salad with toppings. - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Food was great, great customer service. Hugo was the shit... on it, keep checking on us and asking us how we were doing. 5 stars!! Get Hugo nice gift card or a nice lunch!! read more

Walking up I really loved the glass windows and the patio . This is a high end Mexican cuisine spot with Banda & Dj . We went in to celebrate my friends bday on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. The service was very attentive and we were checked upon often . The food was tasty and we loved the HUGE michelada glass . Its definitely a place to celebrate, be prepared to read the check twice pricing does reflect the aesthetic. read more

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The place was buzzing with chatter, food moving around, and live mariachi. My table had the chilaquiles, tacos de pescado, tacos culichi, tostada mixta, aguachiles, and some tequila shots. The food was okay tbh. The ambience was lively with music, football, and conversations flowing. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Mariscos Choix - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

great experience great service Moises was out server and the food Ana's drinks were great ambiance was 100%. read more

Great place for a girls night out! Seafood was very fresh & delicious. Our server was very friendly & helpful with recommendations. Highly recommend! read more

Mariscos Choix - Aguachile - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

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First time here & Veronica was amazing & welcoming! Thank you for the wonderful service (:

Amazing service and amazing food. Samantha was very helpful and offered great recommendations as well as amazing service, especially since this was our first time at Mariscos Choix. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Came in for brunch and the brunch menu items looked really good. Especially the sweet ones - flan de vanilla pancakes and lechera French toast. But we opted to fill up on the delicious mariscos! Our server Moises was attentive and friendly and gave us great recommendations.AGUACHILES?!? YES. We tried both rojo and negra. Rojo was on the spicy side but negra is more spicy umami goodness. They also have verde and habanero if you're feeling extra spicy. The shrimps were butterflied and large. Also got the Tostada Rebelde - loaded tostada with. Raw and cooked shrimp, onion, cucumber, mango, avocado, and spicy sauce. This one tostada is finger licking good and more than enough. For dessert, get the Flan de Elote. Texture and Flavor on point. So so good! The restaurant is beautiful! Come hungry, leave happy. Btw- they have mariachi during brunch (noonish) and parking in the lot across the street (the Del taco) is available. read more

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Highly recommend mariscos choix!! the atmosphere (today they had live mariachi which was AMAZING), cleanliness and the quality of food and service is top tier! Andre costumer service made our experience even better, he took very good care of us ! We are First timers and now returning customer ! Even our puppy was treated with kindness! read more

Mariscos Choix - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Ambience is extremely amazing service really making me feel like family Andres is top tier and made our experience very wonderful 10/10 recommend drinks strong as well ! read more

Mariscos Choix - Aguachile Verde and a Mariposa - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California