My rating is for the food and great service. You'll see why. I didn't know what to expect here... walked in and thought we had to order up front. We were sat down and given menus. The horchata in a fancy cup helped lighten the mood. The food is great! The service was pretty darn good too! My fav was the La Mazateña shrimp. They were fabulous! On another note and not part of the review, the restrooms- they were in the back, attached to the back room where people were eating. there was a sign pointing down a hallway that pointed to restrooms. Went down and thought the lights would turn on. They didn't. Someone came from out of the dark. Surprise?!?! Phone light out. Ah, women's. No light in there. I was desperate. I went in w phone light. Realized that someone else was in there going too. They got out of the stall and tried to switch the light on, and nope. Finished going, light randomly turns on. Wash and go go go! read more

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Delicious fresh fish! The chocolate clams and fresh oysters were so fresh and delicious. My guy got a whole fish fried. The staff is friendly and nice. Live music most days. We became regulars there! read more

The best spicy shrimp quesadilla in the world you have to go there and try this thing you will never have one like this ever again it's the bomb. read more

Blown away by all the delicious food! Everything we ordered was amazing! So glad we found this place. We will definitely be back! Great service as well. 10/10 read more

Mazateño Otay Mesa Tijuana. Great service, really tasty food. Would come here and dine again, and again, and again. Highly recommended. read more

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Todo muy muy rico! Lo unico que falto era una cerveza fria para acompañar estos tacos deliciosos! read more

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Looking for a simple yet delicious shrimp taco.... You've found the right place! Don't expect anything fancy just great food and excellent service from the happy staff! read more

Great spot, delicious food and friendly staff. We were recommended by a friend, this place did not disappoint! We came during lunch hour and we still received fast service. It about 10min away from all the major surgery spots (in downtownTijuana) and very easy to get to. Parking is a bit difficult but not impossible-to find with a little patience. I orders a shrimp cocktail and it was delicious, I did not need to add anything and I am very pick when it comes to shrimp cocktails. I also had a spicy crunchy octopus taco which I am not a very bug fan of octopus but it was surprisingly delicious. I also ordered a shrimp taco and not only was it huge (enough to make 2 tacos out of one) it was also very delicious! The wife ordered a mazatena quesadilla which was huge and delicious. We did not try the lemonade but I was told it was one of their delights. Overall, this place gets a 10/10 and will be my go-to-spot for seafood whenever I come to Tijuana! read more

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Best octopus tacos, this is a must if you're in TJ! We came on a Saturday before noon and found a table right away, but when we left there was a line so try to go early if you want to beat the lunch rush. We ordered 6 tacos for 3 people plus ceviche and it was too much food, but it was all delicious. The tacos are big and filling. Our favorite was the octopus, then octopus and shrimp combo, shrimp, fish, and lastly the fish chicharron. The ceviche was also really good, but came out last and we were all pretty full by then but took it to go and enjoyed it later. They also serve you a seafood consome in the beginning with salsa, cabbage, and fresh chips. The crema and green salsa they give you is also a must on every taco! And the chips lol. The waitress was very nice and a man came and sang live. It was a great experience and the food was top notch! read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Fish, chicharron, shrimp, and octopus tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

The food was AMAZINGLY GOOD The service was fast and everyone was friendly! If you enjoy seafood this is the place for it!! Try the fried fish tacos... the best!!! read more

A quick trip to Tijuana for some yummy and authentic tacos and ceviche. This restaurant is known for its classic Mazatena (sautéed shrimp) tacos. I also enjoyed fish and shrimp ceviche with tortas. Highly recommended read more

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Wow, I think I'm on my 20th taco in three days and this is by far, hands down the best I've had. Had the octopus and shrimp! The green sauce is to die for. Good fast service too! read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Octopus and shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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We've read good reviews on this place so we took a 20 min Uber ride from Avenida Revolucion (downtown area) and we must say, it was worth it! It was pretty packed when we got there around 1:30 pm. It's huge and perfect for groups. Service is really friendly and very accommodating despite us not speaking any Spanish. Note that looks like all of the tacos are served in flour tortilla. Not sure if you can substitute it with corn. We usually prefer the latter but we find that seafood pairs really well with flour. What we got: Their special: La Mazateña (shrimp enchilada) - the cook on the shrimp is spicy and flavorful! I can also taste a bit of butter where it was probably sautéed in. It also has mozzarella cheese! The fixings like salsa, shredded lettuce, and other condiments are served on the side so you can easily modify any taco to your liking. We find the white creamy sauce works perfect to tone down the spiciness + a generous squeeze of lime! Camaron a la mantequilla (butter shrimp) - we got two of these since this was the taco that compelled us to visit. Now on one of my top 4 most favorite tacos of all time, the shrimp is perfectly cooked, seasoned, and the addition of oozing and generous butter makes this one perfect. It's more simple than the shrimp enchilada and less spicy for sure. You HAVE to order this! Crunchy pulpo (octopus) - My fiance ordered this one and he loved it. Seems like they used the same spices that they did with the shrimp enchilada. I'm personally not a fan of octopus but I gave it a try and I loved its flavors and definitely the crunchiness was an added appeal. Fish tacos - we just had to try their fried fish tacos since we're in Baja, where I'm assuming it's originally from. Sadly we were too full at this point but the taco was served with two big pieces of fish that is fried to golden brown. In the States, they usually just serve it with one piece so that alone gives this one an edge. Horchata - we ordered two horchatas and were surprised to see how huge they were! Served in a very heavy yet beautiful glassware. This horchata was refreshing and also helped eased the hotness of everything a bit. Special mention to the seafood soup and chips they serve complimentary as a starter. The seafood soup was my fiance's most favorite item on our table. It was rich, hot, and very comforting. We loved dipping the chips into it as well. Overall, our bill came to around $30 USD! Some reviews here say it's basically paying for San Diego prices but I'd have to say, with the quality of their seafood, it's worth the price! read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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Food was extremely spicy, service wasn't the best. Out server was pretty rude. When arriving we asked if they accepted card and were told yes. When it came time to pay they were aggressive and yelling, wouldn't return read more

I was not impress, my free soup was not hot enough to kill any bacteria. For $18 we, Had 3 fish tacos and one shrimp tacos that was not hot and really not worth to talking about. Drinks, we got bottle of coke and Horchata....The green sauce was nice and spicy. Had White sauce. No red sauce only store bought bottles. The pico de gallo could be better. But there was a lot of locals eating there for lunch. Services was good. read more

Mariscos are amazing. I love the tacos de Camarón enchilado. They start you off with a small marisco soup that is delicious and then take your order. Servers are attentive and service is super quick. Highly recommend if visiting Tijuana to stop by! read more

Greatest shrimp tacos in Baja. Service here is always friendly and excellent. Overall, a great place to go eat and enjoy some really good shrimp tacos read more

We've been here several times and it never disappoints. Price is reasonable for TJ. The complimentary seafood consomé(broth) they serve before the meal is delicious. We always order the Tacos de camarones enchilados with cheese. I also ordered some marlin and octopus tacos. My wife loves their green salsa. We always have to stop here when visiting Tijuana. I highly recommend it read more

I've wanted to try this place for years ever since I saw it featured on MEXICO One Plate at a Time, the Tijuana taco crawl episode. The first taco listed is their namesake taco "El Mazateño ". It is a taco with cheese and spiced shrimp and it tastes great. I also ordered the spicy octopus (pulpo) which is similar but made with crunchy octopus. I think I liked this one even more. Rick Bayless thank you for sharing this spot! read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

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First off as soon as you walk in the waiters are attentive and friendly. As soon as you sit down you get consomé, chips, and salsa as a starter. The food was delicious! If you're in the area give it a try! read more

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Cash only. Get the consume, its to coat your stomach, and that thing is pack of flavor. But be careful, that thing will burn your fingers if you spill it on yourself, know from experience. The best darn shrimp and octopus tacos, super flavorful and spicy too. Highly recommended! read more

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I decided to come to TJs and only eat at taquerias. I went to multiple ones and they're all really, really solid. Like 8 out of 10. I had only one complaint: at every place I went to there wasn't really a salsa bar. So all the tacos get served with lime and radishes which is cool, but I'm used to having a salsa bar with pickled onions, pickled carrots, different salsas, etc. If any one of these places had this, the tacos would have been amazing! I'm actually going to copy and paste this portion to all the places I went to then my 2nd para I'l go into detail on what I ordered. So I only ordered the shrimp taco and it's so full of shrimps! It's kinda crazy. They also put melted cheese in it though I could have used more cheese. You also get a small serving of fish consume and it's stupid good. I was really amazed at the free consume you get. So come here for a shrimp taco! read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Shrimp taco! - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Their fish tacos are amazing! Service is great! tacos de marlin are good. I love how they are big with double tortillas. Aguachile was tasty and refreshing on a hot day. read more

Great food at a great price. Big portions and everyone is super friendly. Place is small but clean.

Incredible. I don't say this lightly but some of, if not the best, seafood tacos I've had in my life. Just check out the pictures from this place - rest assured knowing it tastes as good as it looks. Even at 2pm on a weekday, this place was bustling with a FULL HOUSE. Upon ordering, my dining companion and I quickly learned why. The food is incredible - fresh grilled seafood and unbelievably flavorful salsa make for an unbeatable combination. Bravo, Mariscos el Mazateno! read more

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Ooooooooooh can I pls give 6 stars. Let's get the easy stuff out of the way. The parking is a little tough because there's so much around the restaurant. seating is quick. the place is packed the staff is friendly. They first start you off with consome that is so good in flavor you can't help but but ask for more fresh pico de gallo and plenty of salsa options and chips. I ate so much here lost count of the taco we had. The top favorite of the night was the marlin tacos so much cheese and and shredded fish perfectly seasoned fried shrimp tacos were loaded with shrimp the grilled shrimp enchilado tacos and pulpo enchilados tacos both worth a second order the fired fish was huge and fresh no need to go to the beach read more

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Best seafood place in Tijuana, highly recommend the enchilado shrimp tacos, my all time favorites read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Taco de camarón enchilado - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

The tacos are FIRE! Come here for brunch on a Saturday and your culinary outlook on the meaning of life will change!! With 5000+ reviews on google, there's a reason why this restaurant is a local favorite! The food: We tried the Pulpo, Marlin, and Shrimp tacos (devoured the Pulpo and didn't take a pic) ...all were delicious and just what you would expect! Parking: You can park across the street next to the Chevron. Look for two orange cones and a parking attendant. Tip 2-3 bucks and you are good all day. Don't park in front of the restaurant that is located to the left of the public parking area. It may look closed if you arrive before 11am. But they open at 11am and tow cars straight away. Drinks - The Jamaica is fresh. They have a beverage station in the dining room making fresh drinks to order. Surprise experience! There is a street market surrounding the restaurant for blocks on end. After eating your way through a few tacos, walk it off and check out an authentic street market. It's super safe! Tip - the journey there and back is an adventure. Slow down and take in the views. You are in for a treat. read more

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Although there were a lot of people, their service was pretty quick. The ambiance of the crowd and the various families that came in and sat gave me a feeling that this place was going to taste authentic and good. I ordered the shrimp tacos, fish tacos (taco de pescado) , and the octopus (pulpo tacos). Of the three, the fish was my favorite, just because I haven't had a decent one around my home town, and I've had a lot of different fish tacos. Another good order is the shrimp aquachile. I think i tastes better than the ceviche. Graded sashimi shrimp, avocado, onions and cucumbers all French in their water Chile sauce. They bring out the tostado and crackers so you can dip it with the shrimp aquachile. Highly recommend this place if you are going through TJ for a quick bite. read more

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Craving a seafood fiesta? Look no further! Mariscos El Mazateno is a hidden gem. Their tacos explodes with fresh flavors, and the chicharron octopus is perfectly tender. Don't miss the house margaritas - a tangy complement to the salty goodness. friendly service. Highly recommend! Also, try the clamatos across the street. read more

The shrimp tacos were really good but was disappointed on that they don't have a just clam cocktail they wanted to make it but was selling the clam by the pice not worth it. read more

The best spot for the tastiest mariscos, hands down. Their signature taco is La Mazateña which comes overflowing with shrimp in chile sauce and cheese served on two corn tortillas. Or, you can upgrade for a few pesos more and get the Super Mazateña on flour tortillas. It comes naked and you add your own toppings, which they have on the table and include cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, and limes. There are probably four or five different hot sauces in bottles to choose from as well. My other favorites are the marlin and good old fashioned fish tacos. Again, the portions are generous and always piping hot. It's cash only so be prepared for that. read more

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Delicious always, the tacos are always full of lots of seafood and the flavors are amazing!

I came here to try their aguachile, but also ordered a few tacos as well. They had pulpo enchilado and mariscos gratinados, which was a new item. Too bad they ran out of jamaica and didn't offer any other kind of drinks, so we each got a Mexican Coke. When you sit down, they give you complimentary chips, salsa, and consomme. The chips were really greasy and consumme was pretty good. They have a counter that makes tacos and another one that does other items on the menu, so not everything came out at once. The pulpo enchilado was crunchy and had lots grilled octopus in it- it was flavorful and delicious. The mariscos gratinados was alright to me- nothing really special about it. I tried my friend's shrimp taco and that was okay too. I couldn't wait to dig in the aguachile when it came out. There was a lot of shrimp and some avocado pieces on top. It was so spicy, but sooo yummy! I'm glad I came here because it satisfied my craving for something light and scrumptious. read more

Tacos tacos y oh y tacos! Servicio es rápido no siempre hay asientos, hay que esperar talves 10-20 minutos los tacos de camarón enchilado está rico poco picoso pero sabroso los de pulpo también muy ricos y el costel de camarón también sabroso! Siempre hay bastante cliente ah y la limonada de agua mineral que no falte por que no hay bebidas para adultos read more

A relaxing environment with delicious food and very tasty beverages. The waiters were very attentive to our needs. read more

Mariscos el Mazateño - Fried plantains with vanilla ice cream - Mexican Near Me - Tijuana, BCN

Fresh, crispy, and delicious fish tacos. Once you get your tacos you can decide what toppings to put on. I recommend using cabbage some lime and the pico de gallo! The squid taco was amazing as well! FYI- if you want beer you can buy it next door and bring it into the restaurant in a cup! There's going to be a line so be prepared. read more

Some of the best mariscos in TJ. Generous price/portions and great taste. They do get busy and there can be a wait but it's only because it's delicious. read more

Siempre la mejor calidad de comida y sin duda es y seguirá siendo mi lugar favorito para los mariscos!!

Wow I was looking at the reviews and few people said the best shrimp taco they ever had! Let me tell u... It's beyond delicious and fresh, truly the best shrimp I ever had... Gonna miss it in the cali for sure! read more