Unfortunately, this place was disappointing in pretty much every category. Food: The food itself was very bland and lacked flavor. They give you a lot of different salsas to choose from, which is nice, but the flavor should already be in the food--not something you have to create yourself with salsa. The marlin tostada tasted more like tinga than marlin. The mixta was watery and didn't have any noticeable lime or freshness to it. Overall, the seafood just didn't have the flavor I was expecting. Service: Service was extremely slow. It took forever for someone to come over and take our food order, and then we waited even longer for the food to actually arrive. Ambience: The atmosphere also felt off. The music was mostly pop and rock, which didn't really match the banda/norteño atmosphere you'd expect from a place like this. When you walk in, it also feels like everyone turns around and stares at you, which made it a little uncomfortable. The biggest issue was that in the middle of our meal, we were asked to move tables because a larger family was coming in. That was really inappropriate. Once customers are seated and already eating, they shouldn't be inconvenienced to accommodate another party. Between the bland food, slow service, uncomfortable atmosphere, and being moved during our meal, the overall experience just wasn't good. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back based on this visit. read more

I would have loved to give this place 4 stars, but it fell a little short for a couple of reasons. We visited on Father's Day, and I wanted to try one of the side items. However, our waiter immediately discouraged me from ordering the Tacos Gobernadorbecaise they don't sell alacart, which was disappointing. The taquitos plate was heavily smothered with no beanswith no flaver, which overpowered the different protein flavors and made the dish taste somewhat bland. A side of guacamole or crema would have helped balance the flavors and improve the overall presentation. My daughter ordered the enchilada plate, and to our surprise, it didn't come with beans and rice. This was the first time we've ever been served enchiladas without those traditional sides. The price difference to add them was less than $1, so it was difficult to understand why they weren't included. Oh, and one of the TVs showing the soccer game was about 15 minutes behind the others. LOL. Window blinds were off balance and paper material making the place feel cheap. It's a shame because the issues I mentioned seem relatively easy to fix. Addressing them would go a long way toward improving the overall dining experience. I do admit that the other dishes we tried had very good flavor and I may come and try again in a few months... Ambiance needs improvement, it feels like a cenaduria.. eat and leave. But then again I was there at 11am read more

Awesome mariscos spot in Covina. I ordered the shrimp and callos cocktail and it was one of the best I ever had in SoCal and that is saying a lot. The seafood was super fresh and the service was great! Washed it down with a Pacifico Michelada. Coming back again to try the Aguachiles! read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Michelada Pacifico - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

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Yes I came back already 3/25/26 and it didn't take me 4 years this time. hahaha I can't stay away. Ordered a half order of fish ceviche. MY GOD ITS SUCH A HUGE SERVING. GOD BLESS them for being so generous. It's freaken amazing. Flavors are very highlighted. Fish tastes fresh. The lemon citrus and the veggies are all fresh. Just so darn good!!! I'll be back next week Anzuelo with friends. I've been raving about this place. read more

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Overall, the food was pretty good. Service was very slow, it took almost an hour for us to get our food. The environment was okay, it felt a bit uncomfortable upon arrival. I don't think I would come back. read more

Let me tell you about this one! Fresh seafood, great fish tacos, and the michelada's are bomb! Oysters stole the show'! Very friendly service! Please go support this place! read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - 1/2 Dozen Loaded Oysters!!! Cheers! - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Good food, poor service. We waited a very long time. Not sure if they are understaff. Wish the food was cold. Very dirty restrooms. read more

Authentic Mexican Seafood Style food. The fish taco is the best around and the octopus quesadillas/taco was delicious. The best part was the prepared oysters with ceviche and octopus. The Michelada beer was one of the best I've tried. Food is excellent and the service is decent. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - 1/2 order of prepared oysters - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Good food. Good music. Great service. Clean location. This time around only have their guac no onion, made fresh so hits the spot. read more

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Food was so delicious and service was great!! We really recommend the Aguachiles and the Camarones wrapped in bacon. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Aguachiles - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

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Great flavor! Food is fresh and prepared as ordered. Among my 5 top seafood places to eat. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

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Amazing food, great music and convenient location! Sea food tower is 100% delicious. I will definitely be going back

Mi lugar favorito! Highly recommend!! Los ostiones, botanas, tostadas, tacos... todo está delicioso. El servicio- bien atendidos y la musica siempre al punto read more

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This Mariscos spot never disappoints. I ordered the mojarra plate and it literally melted in my mouth -- so delicious. Perfectly crispy, not overly fried, just right. The seafood is always fresh and full of flavor. Prices are reasonable too. Definitely a go-to spot! read more

It's a small place, quiet. But then I was there during the week. Food was actually pretty good. I was looking for something new and found this place. I ordered the mojara and honestly I wasn't sure but it was really good. Now don't get me wrong would I drive down from LA just to eat...no. But if I was in area...yeah I would hit it up again. Tacos gobernador were also good. If you in the area then hit this place up. read more

Fish was cooked nicely Atmosphere was a little loud but overall nice place to chill and have a little lunch. read more

I went into this restaurant on a whim, and I am so glad that I did. Today was like my fourth visit & I love it so much! They serve all sorts of seafood and everything that I have ordered so far is delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant because the food is so good, the service is fast, & the employees are nice! read more

I highly recommend this place for seafood. Very clean and friendly environment. The food is very clean and delicious. I had two fish tacos and a ceviche de tostada. The shrimp was clean. 100/10 they I am definitely coming back again. read more

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We just found our new local Mariscos spot in Covina! Service was excellent from the moment we walked in. I ordered the Torre de Mariscos. It was so good; the serving came with a lot of food, so I took the rest home. I also ordered a classic Paloma, which was okay. My boyfriend had the Aguachiles which came with a decent amount. He also had the Michelada, which he enjoyed on that hot day. The owner, Joel, stopped by our table to check that everything was up to par, and it was. You can also order by phone and pick up to avoid dining in. The ambiance was lively; they had music playing in the background. Parking is located in the back of the building. read more

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Do not come here!!!! Please save your money and go to a real mariscos spot. The wait was so long to get our food but the worst part was the food. Tostada de marlin tasted like tostada de tinga. Tostada mixta was so bland no matter what we put in it never gave it taste. We ordered other stuff and it was a huge let down. We walk in and everyone just stares at you like you're invading space. read more

Mentioned these before.. Camerones Costa Azul.. bacon wrapped with cheese, so much flavor!!! read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Service is amazing, and food is delicious. Good environment overall Will be coming here more. Posted picture of menu read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

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I tried their mango aguachiles and aguachiles last week when I ordered a pick up on UberEats and it was packed cleanly and the portions were bigger than I expected, the tostadas were tasty! I was pleasantly surprised. I would come try here again, but next time in person to try their drinks as well and see what those are like. Thank you read more

Yea no!! i been wanted to try this place an finally to be disappointed, im giving my opinion an everything we got an it was flavorless! Got two orders of hamburger and fries had no flavor an soggy. I got a camarones empanizado an it was just not the business, had to eat some cuz to pay too much for nothing ugh! But yea no not ordering anything again.: read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - to put salad like that! just don't do it!!! it had black on it!! - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Many reviews mention the welcoming and helpful staff, contributing to a positive dining experience. Food was amazing! Very clean as well. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Mango AguaChiles - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Food is absolutely fire here. Their ceviches is packed with flavor with perfect texture. Even their Caldo Mixto is hearty and delicious. Service is always on point. Highly recommend for everyone. Clean and fresh interior with summer vibes. read more

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Overall great experience will be coming back again. If you're coming for some seafood and drinks specifically this is the local spot ! The staff is very attentive and welcoming, the restaurant is well maintained as well. read more

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Tacos Gobernador were DELICIOUS!!! Absolutely loved the flavor and the quantity of the shrimp. Truly recommend them. ¡Los tacos gobernador estaban DELICIOSOS! Me encantó el sabor y la cantidad de camarón. Verdaderamente recomendados. read more

Súper delicious I had a Torre de mariscos omg I really recommend so juicy and spicy and my camarones a la diabla #1 nice atmosphere read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Torre de mariscos - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

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I ordered the Torre de Mariscos. The food did NOT taste freshly made and it definitely didn't look fresh. As the pictures depict, the onions and cucumbers were super soggy. Made me believe these Mariscos had been sitting in the fridge for days. The flavor wasn't good either. As much as I wanted to enjoy this meal, I did not. Very disappointed! My family will not be returning. read more

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If you're craving fresh, flavorful mariscos, this place is a gem. From the moment you walk in, you can smell the ocean-inspired flavors coming out of the kitchen. The seafood is incredibly fresh--nothing tastes frozen or bland. I started with the tostada de ceviche, and it was loaded with tender fish, bright lime, and the perfect balance of spice and crunch. Service was also great! Mi gente !! Come and try it out ! read more

I was craving some fish tacos and after browsing local spots' photos on yelp, the Ensenada Tacos here looked the best so we decided to give it a try. We arrived just over an hour before closing. The service was GREAT! Smiling faces, good vibes, and we were checked on a couple times during our visit. The inside is clean and well lit with natural light, I was vibing with the music and a michi, chips & salsa while waiting for our food. We ordered the Ensenada fish tacos, tostada de agua chiles, taquitos de pollo, Coctel de Camaron, and michis. Everything was delicious, loved the drinks and the fish tacos were very good! Every table had around 7 different salsas, plus we were provided with a house Chile de arbol salsa. The taquitos were four small 5" taquitos for $12, no guacamole provided, would not recommend ordering this. The tostada de agua chiles had a generous amount of avocado! We were charged a 'surge charge' fee of $2.18, there was a family of three, and two gentlemen who ordered drinks at the bar. Was surprised to see a 'surge' charge at small local spot like this, I was a little disappointed in that cause I can see myself returning but I hate hidden fees. Overall, the quality of the food is good. The flavor is delicious and I will definitely be coming back. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Restaurant appears to be clean, there was no customers when we arrived but people started coming and going after we sat. Place seems to be new. Service was good and food was as well. They serve beer, they take credit cards and play Spanish music/music videos on one of their tv screens. My husband ordered their caldo mixto (shrimp, octopus, and fish) and I ordered two tostadas (one camarones and one aguachiles). Both of us agreed that our food was good and fresh. My husband did have to peel the shrimp in his caldo but the shrimps were big. My favorite was the aguachiles. But both tostadas were excellent. We'll be back. read more

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Love this spot so much!!! Great Freaking service Nice, Clean, FAMILY owned!! Lady Is always so nice and welcoming every time I come back !! Great clean simple food love it... Especially in Covina its hard to find ogod authentic spots like this... A gem Try it out!! read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

First time here. Good size portions for the ceviche tostadas. I asked what were the top selling and the cashier said pescado, camaron, and aguachiles. I ordered two of the three (camaron, and aguachiles) and they did not disappoint. They were loaded with ceviche and tasty. The tostada was solid, crunchy, and did not break apart if you wanted to lift it to eat. Check out the picture. They do have beer on the menu. read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Tostadas: Top right is camaron (shrimp). and bottom left is aguachile. - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Taco Tuesday with shrimp tacos dorado We took it to go so everything was separate so as to keep it nice and crunchy. The salsa had cabbage already in it which made it easy to assemble. The store itself has a cool mural throughout and is very clean. I'm def going back for ceviche soon! read more

Mariscos El Anzuelo - Shrimp tacos dorado $2.50 ea on Tuesday - Seafood Near Me - Covina, California

Very disappointed. Will not be coming back. Lady was rude through out our whole experience. All she did was take our order, dropped off our food and never came back. Had to ask the other server for a refill of chips and salsa and my son's order of chicken nuggets that she forgot to put in. She then argued saying we never ordered them which I responded "it's okay, if you didn't hear him (my husband) " and she proceeded with her stank attitude. I didn't want to tip, but as a server I felt guilty not tipping. I just hope she was having a bad day. read more

Delicious food, great fast service! Just had the taco dorado and taco Ensenada & they were sooooo bomb!! 10/10 recommend the agua de piña as well! Wishing this business nothing but success! read more

The Shrimp Cóctel, tostada Campechana and the tacos de camarón dorado are always amazing! I drive 40 min to pick up if I don't feel like paying DoorDash. I recommend order to go. Service you can tell it sucks but please give the food a chance. Order online so you don't have to deal with the people there and just pick up an enjoy. 10/10 read more

Love their Taco Tuesday shrimp dorados! Nice change from the typical street taco meat selections other places offer.