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    Mariscos El Chango

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Melissa R.

    the best aguachile ever!!!!! and i'm a aguachile connoisseur and have tried aguachile from far and wide and this place, that is hidden and attached to a gas station has it. my mouth is watering just thinking about it and they have great miches too! i've been here so many times and get the aguachile always. i have tried the ceviche de pescado too and 7 mares caldo and both really good as well! my only thing is that they close too early :/ i would come more often if they closed way later like how they used to

    The missing page !!! Finally don't have to come in and place in the order I can call in knowing the full menu .
    Robert R.

    Best mariscos I've tried in the area. Quality is the same for takeout and sit down. They accept phone orders. Their King Kong is perfect for sharing with any group. Great flavors and fresh ingredients. The aguachilles are a great options too.

    The food is so good, this is my second time and it's my  favorite Mariscos.
    Theresa R.

    I found this place on Yelp. The food is so good, this is my second time and it's my favorite Mariscos

    Tostada de Aguachile
    Lily D.

    Hidden gem, place is hidden next door to the gas station. The service was good, space to dine in. The food was delicious, the portions were perfect. Not many options for kids but plenty of seafood options to pick from.

    Governador con asada

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    1 month ago

    Food was good and hot the people where nice and the place was very clean would recommend for others to go

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    2 months ago

    Food amazing never disappoints governance tacos delish. Been coming here for a long time recommend to friends didnt dissapoint either.

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    1 year ago

    Hole in the wall off freeway but really good. Server was really nice and attentive. Will come back!

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    1 year ago

    Crazy food, best tostada mix I ever had, flavor is crazy my suegro recommended me here haha

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    2 years ago

    Delicious every time! Michis are perfect and the king kong is my go too. Friendly staff and clean

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    2 years ago

    I love this place. Super bomb aguachiles! Great reasonable prices. My go to mariscos in Moreno Valley!

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious even for being pickup! Definitely going back for agua chiles and enjoying them there

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    2 years ago

    Love this place every time I go I have a hangover and this place is the best to cure it.

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    2 years ago

    los mejores mariscos pero el servicio no es bueno y varias veces esperé más de una hora para que abrieran, se supone que abren a las 11:30

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    2 years ago

    My husband and I love this spot. We found it by chance and have been going back weekly since.

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    I think they changed the name not sure Good food good prices good service 100% recommend it or saludos a mi compa chango

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    3 years ago

    Super good tacos I tried the gobernador and camarón empanizado! They were really good I recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Service is horrible. Wait time is long. Food is bland. Won't ever come here again!!!!!

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    4 years ago

    Aguachiles are so delicious!!! Flavor is not too spicy but just the right amount. The King Kong is very flavorful too.

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