Definitely a hidden gem! Mariscos El Kaliman is tucked away toward the back of the shopping center, so it can be a little tricky to find your first time, but it's absolutely worth looking for. The food is delicious and everything I've tried has been full of flavor. The aguachile is definitely worth trying--really flavorful and one of the things that stands out here. The food is a little on the pricier side, but the quality and portions make it worth it for me. One thing to know before coming: weekends can get BUSY. If you're coming during peak hours, expect a wait. Despite that, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you're craving really good mariscos. It might be hidden in the shopping center, but judging by how packed it gets, the secret is definitely out. expect it to be pretty loud! read more

So apparently no refills on any drink here. Did not like that at all. It's BS. What kind of restaurant does that.? Anyways. Besides that they had forgotten to bring all our food as well. But overall our waitress was nice and did a great job taking care of our table. The food was quite yummy too. The sushi is a must try. SO GOOD.! We sat at a booth and enjoyed that it was not too loud. We got to enjoy our meal without having ti yell out to each other. read more

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Super hidden seafood spot in the back of car stereo place and tire place. Walked in and was seated right away, the place looks like a typical mariscos spot with the booths and spot for live music. Ordered the fish taco, shrimp taco, tostada Kaliman, kids quesadilla and fries, Jamaica. Starting off with the eh the Jamaica did not taste homemade not a biggie, the fish and shrimp taco were okayyy nothing crazy. Surprisingly the quesadilla was really good full of cheese, the fries were nice and crisp and fresh and the tostada kaliman was the best in the high desert. It was full of raw shrimp, cooked shrimp and octopus, it was enough for two people. Definitely recommend you try the tostadas! read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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The food was super hot and quick.The service was great the server walked fast. I did ask a few times for little things like sauce or lime but it was a busy time. The restaurant was really busy, they have a restroom for each gender . It's not the cleanest restroom. read more

Teniamos mejores expectativas! Pero no , todo estaba frio al momento que nos sirvieron, el lugar no estaba lleno , la comida estaba seca como que tienen todo preparado. read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - La carne estaba FRIA ! Las tortillas igual frias y pegadas , toda la comida estaba fria . - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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The food I tried, the aguachiles 1/5 they were very spicy and the flavor of the shrimp taste a bit like dirt, Camarones a la diabla 3/5, michelada 4/5 , the tacos meat was hard 1/5, the cóctel 3/5 well portioned. The camarón empanizado 4/5 they were crispy. The rice was a bit undercooked. The service, the cleaning table lady was nice, the waiter had no customer service, looked mad. The location is hidden & the ambiance is cool. Be aware. When splitting the bill with my family, it wasn't adding up, see for yourself in my photos, they pocked $6 before taxes. They charge extra for avocado & tortillas. Use the barcode menu on table because the actual menu prices aren't updated. read more

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The music is so loud you can't even order or hear the waitress. It's not party loud where you're having a great time it's so LOUD that you can't think. The place is too small to be that loud. The food was not great. We ordered the mocajete and it was for two people but they give you one single scoop of rice and a singular scoop of beans in a little cup. That is not for two. That is two bites. But if you want a drink. That bartender was amazing. His drinks were delicious ! It's defiantly worth going if you just want to load up on greatly made drinks and escape your thoughts cause you won't be able to hear them with how loud it is. But if you're wanting to go for a normal dinner and enjoy the night go somewhere else where you can at least talk and get more than a bite of rice. read more

The music is so loud you can't hear yourself think. But the food is so worth it. 2 or 3 tacos, Kaliman will fill you up. The molcahete is really good. Camarones Costa Azul is worth trying. Definitely coming back.But i'm going to have a challenge for the mariachi's next time. Something Vintage read more

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Food is decent, but if you're doing a to go order or door dash. CHECK YOUR FOOD! Because once you go home and realize you got the wrong food they are not willing to own up to the mistake they made and refuse to give you the correct order forcing you to pay TWICE! The manager Jenicka is completely unprofessional, dismissive and rude! She told the girl helping us to ignore us in hope we would just "go away" because they were too busy to assist us. Un consejo, no hables mierda de los clientes solo porque asumes que no hablan español. Este lugar debería despedirte por ser una perra con los clientes. read more

Sooooo they toook forever to even take our order, chips and salsa mid, spice no other flavor and watery. I ordered a quesadilla and they took forever to bring it out no salsa no rice no beans for fajitas no tortillas ngl the fajitas were good but we're still here waiting for our waiter trynna chase her down to pay the bill also music is very loud live performance $20 a song they kinda pushy too about you getting a song from them and couldn't even get a refill I would not come here again 1/10 read more

Amazing good and very good service from our waitress. Will be going back again. Food was excellent fresh and fantastic presentation. read more

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We were really hoping to like this place as people reviews hype it up very much. Well, we did not like anything. The food has no flavor. I guess people come here for the live music and the big portions but absolutely not for the flavor. The aguas frescas are not even authentic either. Flavorless. The service is not all that great. If you want a big portion of food but flavorless then this is definitely the place to go. Tostada embarazada. Cóctel de mariscos. Tacos de camarón and agua fresca de jamaica. All flavorless. We didn't even finish our meals. Will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Service wasn't too great. We asked our server more than once for a high chair. Eventually I got up and got one myself. She also forgot our utensils. I ordered chicken nuggets for our kids meal and she just gave me a huge plate of fries. No big deal it happens... so we reminded her we were missing the nuggets & she brought them out right away! Two Dino nugget sized nuggets on one plate for $12.99. Huge waste of money. Ceviche was good however shrimp cocktail was not that great. Could have gone to a commercial restaurant for a much better experience. The setting itself was modern and they have live music. I just think you don't get what you pay for. read more

Mal servicio mal comida! Las servilletas siempre con mal ambiente! Nunca recomiendo esto lugar a nadien

Went on August 7 2025 around 12-12:30 tell me why they charged me for a soda refill 5 dollars and for extra sauce 4 dollars I asked the girl about it she said that they charge for refills and for sauce too. And then she asked me if it wasn't normal? I said no if I'm eating and I finish my sauce and I ask for more you are charging me 4 dollars more? Never going back. read more

I think Very type of shrimp was delicious. We got the shrimp platters. And the whole tilapia was also delicious. Hands down

Ordered a swordfish taco and a shrimp taco for takeout. I got a super greasy chorizo taco instead of the swordfish. Literally nothing but chorizo in a tortilla. Shrimp taco was mealy and bland. Two stars for the portion size I guess. No amo read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Chorizo taco instead of swordfish - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Food is excellent, great service, and I really enjoyed the experience and ambience. It was an epic experience. read more

The service was great, the environment is a little too loud for me personally. I like music but not the point I can't talk. The seafood is the only reason I come ones a while. There's no free refills on sodas and they charge you for any extra sauce even if it's a little bit. read more

If I could give this place ZERO stars, I would. Hands down one of the worst experiences I've ever had at any restaurant. I placed a simple order for ceviche -- and they completely messed it up. No big deal, mistakes happen, right? But what followed was an absolute circus of unprofessionalism, rudeness, and outright disrespect. When I called to let them know the order was wrong, a staff member named Daisy told me over the phone not to worry -- we could KEEP the incorrect ceviche since it had already been touched, and they had our correct order waiting. Seems reasonable. But when we arrived, the story flipped faster than a tortilla on a hot comal. Suddenly, we were being told by a rude woman at the counter that we had to return the ceviche we were previously told to keep -- the same one we had already sampled. Excuse me, what? You want us to bring back food that's already been eaten? Gross and unsanitary! Then came the gaslighting. They flat-out refused to give us our correct order. No refund. No solution. Just attitude. As if we were the problem. To make things worse, I'm Hispanic -- but I initially spoke to them in English out of habit. They must've assumed I didn't speak Spanish, because the manager, Yennica, turned to another staff member and said -- clear as day -- "Déjalo en paz, a lo mejor se aburre y se va." ("Leave him alone, maybe he'll get bored and leave.") Are you kidding me?! I was stunned. This wasn't just bad service -- it was deceptive, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional. You don't treat customers this way -- especially when YOU made the mistake. If you care about good food, respectful service, and basic human decency, stay far away from this place. They clearly don't value their customers -- and they definitely don't know how to run a business. Zero stars. And if you're reading this, Yennica -- I didn't get bored. I got louder. read more

The fish tacos and tostadas are amazing the prices went up recently! So they need to update their menu but still worth the price ! Highly recommend the Marlin taco read more

Si pudiera dar cero, lo haría si... mi novio y yo hubiéramos venido las últimas tres veces y todo fuera genial, la comida era genial, el ambiente era genial la cuarta vez que vinimos. Había música en vivo y, de nuevo, la comida era genial, pero al descubrir que la música cobra 25, fueron extremadamente astutos al respecto, se acercaron a nosotros casualmente como si todo fuera parte de la experiencia de la cena y quisieran cobrar 75 $ además de una comida de 100 $. Si ese es el caso, deben avisar a los clientes con antelación. El restaurante también tiene responsabilidad si conocen la política, deben informar a los clientes de que la música cobra. Incluso la seguridad estaba de nuestro lado. Experiencia horrible, por favor, no vayas aquí. La banda era demasiado insistente. Crecí en OC, donde los mariscos están por todas partes y en todos los lugares en los que he estado, cada vez que había música en vivo, nos lo decían con anticipación. Experiencia horrible If I could give zero I would if....my boyfriend and I had came for the past three times and everything was great food was great ambience was great on the fourth time that we came. There was live music playing and again food was great but come to find out that the music charges 25 they were extremely sneaky about it they came up to us casually as if Everything was part of the experience of dining and wanted to charge a $75 on top of $100 meal. If that's the case they should let the customers know ahead of time. The restaurant has responsibility as well if they know the policy they should advise the customers that the music charges. Even security there was on our side. Horrible experience please don't go here. The band was way too pushy I grew up in OC where Mariscos are everywhere and in all the places I've been every time there was live music they would tell us ahead of time. Horrible experience read more

The place is hidden towards the back, no sign, and the window is super tinted. Looks like a nightclub. Not sure if we will go again, the food was good, Michelada Pacifico wasn't good, the service was good. The girl was nice and told us thank you for coming. The place was kind of empty and tiny. read more

Great restaurant to go and have amazing food and drinks Great service and music recommend it to everyone!!! read more

First time visit. Food came out fast, service was great as well. Everything tasted great. Camarones a la diabla did not disappoint at all. Definitely recommend giving them a try and can't wait to come back to explore menu options. read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Camarones a la Diabla - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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I would like to preface this by saying this has been a favorite for my family, most food served here is great however, when it comes to staff and management they need to work on their hospitality and integrity. We placed a to go order and upon arriving home and eating we notice two errors. 1. there was a bitter and sour taste coming from one of the shrimp cocktails like an old lime that has developed a bitter taste from going bad! Completely inedible! 2. There was no octopus in the shrimp cocktails. We specifically order them this way with shrimp and octopus and there was no octopus in either one. So we did what any customer would do and called the restaurant. We spoke to a lady who didn't state her name, and we proceeded to tell her about the dilemma with our order. She states that there is no way it could've trastes bitter or sour since people have been eating the cocktails without complaints, she was not apologetic and was rather rude and worse, she didn't believe us! She said to come back another day to get the cocktails remade. Which we did the next day and once there (a 30min drive) the staff said they were unable to fulfill what THEY had told us they would do and there was nothing they could do. So now we drove there for nothing! These cocktails are not cheap either $26 so as a restaurant you would think it would be to their best interested to keep their integrity and their customers satisfied. Instead we were made out to be liars, and that is never ok! Mariscos El Kaliman, do better! We have been loyal customers for years and the first time we ever had a complaint! this sort of behavior towards your customers is just wrong! read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Shrimp only, no octopus as requested and the most disgusting bitter taste! - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Worth. The. Wait. Wow Camaron cucaracha 10/10! A must! I've been looking for good mariscos in the high desert and this place tops all the other places. Highly recommend! P.s. Parking can be difficult. read more

Decided to try this restaurant for lunch and we loved it. Food, service and drinks were all incredible. We will definitely return again. read more

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2 time coming to this place and didn't disappoint the pescado zarandeado is so delicious even my kid ate some it's a big plate and it fed 3 of us good service great food read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Best spot for pescado zarandeando we love it love coming here the food service awesome the music too.. - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

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Been coming to Mariscos El Kaliman ever since quarantine ended and wow they never disappoint. Definitely the best mariscos in the High Desert. They just get better by the minute!!! Recently renovated and now serving Mexican Sushi. The Guamuchilito roll is my favorite Extremely flavorful/fresh food like always and attentive staff. On the other hand, the restaurant itself is very clean. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a night out with friends or family, this is the place to be. Great food and music. I believe they have banda/grupo Friday-Sunday. Glad to hear they're opened on Mondays now read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Newly renovated - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Shrimp Taco's and Shrimp Tostada de Ceviche de Camaron were delicious this afternoon. Jenny was my server and she was the sweetest girl read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Shrimp Taco's and Shrimp Tostada de Ceviche de Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

I had the oysters. .. They were pretty awful... The food I got to go however was able to hit the spot. It's in the cut which is cool. Decorated nicely. Perfect for a quick date, or a private party. read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Oysters - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Was getting service at an adjacent business and while waiting I ordered 2 tacos carne asada and a small ff (16$ 4 $ tip) wait and received and walked down to continue my wait ... French fries where cold and tacos just meat and tortilla. Nothing else. No toppings no salsa nothing. 20$ for 2 tacos and small ff no sides no nothing. Also un-inspired service at the front. First time there and could have been an impression but for now ... there is other places to eat read more

I ordered grilled fish tacos (without breading, a la plancha) and they were not very appetizing. The fish strip in it was small and overall taste was barely edible. It was Sunday evening and really busy and they were rushing around just TOO much to do a good job. Meanwhile the brass band and drummer are blowing your ears out. read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Grilled fish tacos (a la plancha) were not very appetizing. - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

I just recently moved to the high desert last year. I was craving mariscos. This place had amazing reviews. As we walked in the restaurant is hidden between car & tire shops. Would consider this a hidden gem. The food and the portion sizes are unbeatable. The food was fresh. The michelada was the BEST!! read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

The food here is amazing if you like seafood you'll like this place. I recommend you trying this place out if you're near by.

Great food and music! Great Seafood plates! The service is great always attentive and so nice! :-) read more

Mariscos El Kaliman - Mexican Near Me - Hesperia, California

Decided on some seafood and chose this restaurant to have our regular Sunday dinner. Horrible mistake!!!! I thought it was a restaurant but turns out it's a bar/restaurant!!!! Do not take your kids ! Unless you want them to witness a guy throw up! A guy fall over drunk!! Extremely loud music that you can't have a conversation! Service is non existent! Our waitress was too busy listening to the live band I had to get the guy cleaning tables to go let her know we were ready to order after sitting there for an hour. No water service. She brought the wrong order then called us liars until she checked her order slip then she said ok I will change it. The food is ok at best. Be prepared to spend $50-75 just on food. For ok? At best food go somewhere else!! I warn do NOT!!! Take your kids. This is a Bar disguised as a restaurant!!! Rude service! Ok food! And extremely LOUD!!! Oh and they never cleaned the vomit off the floor!!! Gross!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Not worth the hype. Food is just okra, drinks are definitely not potent (you'll just be wasting you're money)

Fantastic food. We tried the mariscos tostadas and the hot molcajete. The meat in the molcajete was generous, the salsa was spicy but not too spicy and it was all high quality. The mariscos was fresh and delicious, we got oysters on a half shell and shrimp tostadas.The service was great on a Saturday but when we returned on a slower evening our drinks went empty and some items were forgotten. I think the staff was short that day so it's possible she was the only waitress that evening. We will definitely be returning. read more