We were first timers here, dining in on a Friday night. The place was packed, including a big table celebrating a birthday. Table service was instant, really good. From their full service bar we ordered a couple cocktails and put in our food order. Both arrived quickly. Tostada's and a burrito were very good. The dining room was a bit loud but all in all we had a good meal. read more

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As a longtime patron of Mariscos on Summit, I can attest to the authenticity and flavor that this gem of a Mexican restaurant consistently delivers. I've been coming here for years but never wrote a 5 star review they so deserve. We've moved recently from the neighborhood and last night we made a visit to dine in vs other times we always ordered carry out. From the moment you sit down, you're treated to a tantalizing array of chips and salsa that set the tone for the culinary journey ahead. You know when the chips and salsa are good, that's a very good start. Last night's visit, every dish we ordered surpassed expectations. Personally, I indulged in the Mar Y Tierra, and it was delish. The steak, cooked to perfection, melted in my mouth, while the shrimp provided a delightful contrast. The seasoned rice and beans were so good! Mariscos is very authentic, evident not only in the flavors but also in the ambiance. While English may pose a challenge at times, the attentive and friendly service ensures a seamless dining experience. read more

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I drive past almost every day as I work nearby. A colleague recommended this place and today I decided to stop in for lunch. I am so glad that I did! I was greeted with a smile as I walked past several tables of customers clearly enjoying their food and drinks. The server brought out warm chips and delicious salsa as I perused the menu. I just wanted a lighter lunch, so I ordered a fish taco and a shrimp one, both Mexican style. The fried fish taco was divine, with a thin layer of breading. It tasted so fresh and had an ample amount of fish. The shrimp taco was equally delicious but was kind of cheap on the amount of shrimpies. Overall it was a very good experience and I look forward to taking my family there for dinner and drinks soon! read more

Mariscos El Amigo 2 - Fish taco and shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I recently went there and ordered 4 dishes, 3 were hot dishes and 1 was a shrimp cocktail which is cold and in my eyes should be ready to serve. Well after a 30 minute wait the hot dishes came out and not the shrimp cocktail which like i said is a "cold" dish ready to serve, after another 20 minutes or so the cold dish never came out and my daughter said just forget it and cancel it. My daughter did not get to eat which is completely uncalled for! I do understand that the girls were somewhat busy but the problem wasn't that the dish was late, the problem is they forgot!!!! Perhaps hire more servers? And that's not the worst of it!, I forgot my reading glasses so I just assumed what they charged me was correct, but how wrong I was! The dish that I ordered said in the menu that it came topped with shrimp at 26$:.... Well when I got home I looked at the receipt and they charged me 33$:... For it! Not only that they charged me an extra 7$.... For topping the shrimp (which should've came already added for the 26$). So all in all I paid 40 dollars for a 26 dollar dish! Do yourself a favor and check your receptis before leaving the establishment. Very unorganized staff.!! Ya ni la riegan! read more

We recently tried Mariscos and it exceeded my expectations. The food was well prepared and the service extremely welcoming.

Overall a nice place for fresh Mexican food. There are Mexicans working and dining here so I am assuming that means it is pretty authentic. We normally order the fish and shrimp tacos. We have also ordered the oysters. All very fresh and reasonable. The service is pleasant and attentive. The ambience and dining area can use some updating. This is our go to for oysters. read more

Love the oysters, fish tacos and friendly staff. Best food and prices. It is also close to my home.

The camarones verecruzana - Shrimp was grilled and butterflied beautifully. The poblano peppers grilled and sliced nice along with the tomatoes which were nicely de-seeded. Signs of a good chef. The waitress was all about making you happy. Nice place. read more

I had a Torta desebrada and it was delicious! My sis had a Mix Fajita plate and she loved it. Our waitress was very sweet her name is Diana. She always asked everyone if they were okay. She greeted everyone as they walked in. Thats how a waitress should be. The other ones should take notes. Lbvs. We will return! read more

I tried this restaurant 3 times because I like to make sure it was not an off day for the server, because we have all had them. I was in the food service business for 30+ years, from busgirl, to server, to cocktail waitress, to bartender to manager then to beverage department manager and if someone says they never have a bad say they are lying. SO my 3 visits... First time in there they barely acknowledged me. Unless you drink pop, no American beverages like tea or ice tea. Then trying to explain what you want was very difficult. I know this is a Mexican restaurant, but I question why American restaurants have to cater to Hispanics but they do not try for Americans coming into their establishment. This first visit the food did come as ordered. She tried her best to make sure I got I guess americanized tacos with lettuce tomato and cheese. The food was okay, the tacos very small. BUT guac was very good. The do not give you a check. They do not come back and refill water or clear plates or bring check. you have to go up to the register and ask to pay. That I found strange. Second visit was pretty much the same as first, with a girl that again did try to make sure it was what I ordered. Third and LAST visit - the girl barely acknowledged me and I sat myself and waited for her to get done talking with another waitress. Only 1 other table in the place so not busy. I ordered just as I did before, but this time the tacos came with stuff I did not order and did not come with lettuce tomato or cheese. AND she never said a word, like I did not exist. I had to wait and wait for her to stop talking with the other waitress to get her attention and come back over. I then had to order the things to make it a taco for ME...not necessarily their way. BUT I am paying for it and so yes I want my taco to be how I can eat it because I have a bad stomach. She brought the chips and guac with the tacos instead of as an appetizer, though I asked for them first. Service was bad. Here are my problems - If you are going to have a restaurant with a menu that does show Spanish and English, someone should be able to speak to English customers or have a sign stating they do not serve Americans or do not speak English. If restaurants and businesses in this town have to have someone able to speak Spanish for them, why don't they have to do the same for Americans? I will not go back to this restaurant even though I did like the guac because I should not have to struggle to order and be treated like I SHOULD NOT BE IN THEIR PLACE TO BEGIN WITH. Yes reverse discrimination is alive and well in Elgin, Illinois. read more

Amazing food. Good customer service. Awesome drinks. Come here if you want to have a good time and a great atmosphere for adults and children alike. I enjoy coming here. Everytime. read more

Good, but somewhat forgettable. The place is clean and seems well-run. It is a pleasant place to sit down and have lunch. Nothing leaps out as a flaw, but there are so many choices for Mexican food in Elgin that unless this place is the most convenient for you, you'd do better to visit, e.g., La Flor. From what I remember, there do seem to be more seafood options than is typical for these places, so if that's important to you, maybe this is your place. read more

It was ok. Not horrible. Friendly service. Typical Mexican food, the carne asada tacos were yummy. Rice and beans were good. read more

This is my favorite Elgin Mexican. It starts with the chips and salsa and they are amazing. Salsa is spicy and I would recommend adding a side of Pico and Guacamole. So fresh and so good. Anything with Carne asada is outstanding but the shrimp is great too. Special weekend menus for menudo if you like that but I rarely stray from the Carne. read more

The food has always been very good whether we eat in or do take out. Great prices. The staff is always friendly and they have a nice a nice atmosphere. The only thing I would suggest is that they have more lights on outside. It looks dark when you drive by at night. We will do definitely be back. read more

Food has been great. I usually get take-out since I live close by. They have a mariachi band if you like the music. read more

Mariscos El Amigo 2 - Camarones A La Veracruzana - Mexican Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

The Large Shrimp Cocktail had maximum 6 shrimps :( It was mainly soup/red sauce. They put 3 tiny pieces of avocado. The flavor was good though, but I won't be returning read more

It wouldn't seem that hard finding good, cheap, quick mexican food in elgin... but honestly I had a hard time until I found here. The service is kind of slow but the food is absolutely delicious. You can tell it is fresh ans this place is really clean. Im so happy I found a good spot finally that I don't feel gross after eating there. Spicy lovers, I recommend the jalapeno rellano taco and the shrimp Diablo appetizer. read more

I was coming home from work and I decided to stop and order take out. The services was not great the girl in the cash register was rude she didnt care if I ordered or not. I get home and I barely have shrimp the rice has literally no flavor. Does the owner have respect for their bussiness ???. I am terribly disappointed the only reason this place gets packed its because they sell alcohol. read more

Mariscos El Amigo 2 - Serioulsy $ 11.99 for this - Mexican Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

We order from here frequently. Our favorite dishes are the shrimp verzcruzano and steak tacos with cilantro and onion. The rice and beans are awesome. read more

I really enjoy both their steak and pork. Chips and salsa which are always served on the house are tasty as well. Their salsa served with the entree's is boldly not that spicy as it has a bit of a tangy flavor which is a nice change of pace from most other Mexican restaurants around. They are blessed with an extra warm and friendly staff and the mariachi band that plays there weekly makes for quite the cool, Elgin experience. read more

Horrible food. I asked for a very spy you filet of fish. Even was spicy it still smelled a dirty fish and the taste was worse. I asked for melted cheese. I couldn't sleep and had stomach aid next day. It was too oily. Not the right direction for cooking. Hello, please make sure your preparing food for people! read more

Burrito meat too soupy, The new fish tacos taste like Gordon's frozen fish sticks and the red sauce enchiladas made me sick, on top of the fact you can't get ground beef. I'll go elsewhere read more

We are new in the neighborhood and love seafood. we thought we would check this place out. Small restaurant, friendly staff. Their camaron a la deabla was a bit salty and very spicy which did not bother me. But the rice was delicious. My kids love the chicken tenders. Over all good food. read more

Love their steak tacos. Simple but tasty! Cilantro, onions and their homemade salsa and that's it folks! Order that rice drink too. Sooooo good! I don't like eating there when the mariachi's are there bc its so loud but thats my only complaint. read more

Not pleased with this place... To start of We ordered half a dozen of the langostinos as our appetizer only to find out they were 3 divided into two and NOT HALF A DONZEN..... Food was very bland didn't have much taste, the camarones a la diabla were not good the sauce wasn't spicy as expected, over all I wouldn't recommend this place nor come back again.... read more

Fast friendly and delicious!! Pastor Tacos and home made chips and guacamole amazing!

I live nearby so I tried it right after they opened. It has since been one of my favorite restaurants in town. Service is good, but a little on the slow side. Food is excellent! Lots of great choices on the menu, I haven't made a bad choice. I always have a hard time picking! read more

Food was great. I'm giving 2 stars due to at the end of our meal. Server drop napkins and silverware on the floor. She then picked them up and place them on top of clean napkins and silverware. She then grab them and gave them to the next customer. How sanitary is that?!? read more

This restaurant is nothing like it was when I first encountered it. My first visit was so charming the food was so good, I came away very pleased. This past Friday right after Thanksgiving, was another matter. The chips and salsa were subpar. Salsa looked like thick tomato paste with CONSIDERABLE hot sauce in it. I ordered a dinner with an extra fish taco to try. The taco came with debris in it. When asked for a replacement, I did get one, but it was not at all good. But I accepted my fate because getting service was such a struggle. Then when it was time to pay, the wait person did not give me an itemized billing just a dollar total with some indecipherable scribbling. I insisted on itemized bill and found that they charged me for two tacos even though all I wanted was a replacement for the dirty one. I got that overcharge attempt removed. Then at the register a sign warned 4% more "convenience fee" will be added to the bill if I use a credit card instead of cash. When I questioned that, I was told it was not going to be added and then as I'm signing my name on the slip I saw that it was indeed added. I signed in duress rather than any more battling, and just X'd the tip. None was earned anyway. The original owners must have left the country. read more

Nice, clean, little Mexican restaurant. Food is good, both the chicken burrito and the enchiladas suizas are great choices but the menu is loaded with options. Decent seating and a good choice for a low key lunch or dinner. read more

steak nachos!!! cheese enchiladas with green sauce!!! tacos yum. these three are all delicious!! i love this place :)

I only come here when my dad wants to go out to eat. And every time I come here, the food is ridiculous. No flavor at all. Don't bother ordering the skirt steak, because it will most likely be over cooked and taste like a tire. The beans and rice that come as included sides are the blandest I've ever eaten. You, can tell they are pre made and just reheated. The milanesa is non existent, it's as thin as paper. I wouldn't be that disgruntled if the food wasn't over priced. The wait staff is slow, but they are nice. I am Mexican, and am used to wonderful favors in food, but this place doesn't do it justice. They are better places if you are willing to drive a little. read more

Very very bad service, pretty much the waitress took our order brought us our food, with no eye contact or conversation. She never came back to see if we needed any refills or to ask how our food was. I wanted to order something for take out but NO ONE even looked our way. When we got up to pay the cashier just told us the amount and took our card and that was it, not a "Have a good day" NOTHING. Food was OK but because of the AWFUL service we received we will never be going there again. read more