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    Mariscos El Pariente

    4.7 (154 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Open 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Minhchau N.

    Been meaning to leave a review for this food truck. They only have seafood no meat. Their fish tacos are so good. The shrimp tacos are crispy tacos. They're on the corner of San Luis and El Camino. You can call ahead and order over the phone

    Tacos Dorados - Shrimp
    Jeremaine R.

    My coworker put me on to this food truck located in San Bruno on El Camino. We go every couple of months to get the Tacos Dorados, a rolled up tortilla with shrimp and fried with sliced avocado on top and some serious heat for red sauce on the side. Solid, 4.5 overall. I'm a fan. I also like to get a couple of fish tacos to go along with it. Solid breaded tilapia, pico de galla, avocado, mayo and secret sauce. Cost is fair at about $3 per taco. My coworker also likes to get the ceviche to take home, it's a plastic container filled with your favorite seafoods. When I tried it, it was really tasty. A container runs around $18. The service is solid, you order from the window and get your order within 5-10 mins depending on how busy they are. Parking is on the street, it's fairly plentiful and free. The furthest we've walked is about 1 block, maybe a block and half, but most of the time it's right near the truck. They do have plastic chairs to sit on if you want to eat there, but it's not comfortable. We usually grab and go back to the office.

    Jack R.

    Maybe it was an off day, but I didn't enjoy the shrimp tacos that they're famous for or the ceviche. The ceviche came off as very fish, and the fried shrimp mayo like tacos were even worse. They didn't taste fresh at all. You know that seafood slimy taste, that's what this tasted like. I ended up throwing it away in the trashcan because I didn't want to get sick.

    Juan D.

    The seafood is fresh and not frozen, from what I can tell. Today I had the tacos dorados and the tostada aquachile. The taco were crazy good and perfectly cooked. The taco shell was crispy, while the shrimp was not dried out! These tacos have to be the best thing on the menu. The Agua Chile, I hate to say, was below average. Yes there was plenty of fresh shrimp, but there wasn't enough juice and the onions were still raw. It seems like it may have been recently prepared, because the onions were harsh. The service was great. When I drove by, it seemed like they had a short line and I wasn't gonna stop. Four blocks away, I changed my mind, pulled over and called my order in. By the time I got there and parked, I walked up to the truck, paid and I was off. I'm definitely going to go by again for a third time. My heart is set on finding a tostada that I enjoy. And you better believe I'm grabbing some more of those tacos!

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    Suraj R.

    Boom Shaka laka ambiance was gooooood if you know what I mean ;) food was tacos they were bery soggy :( but I still eat bc I am hungry

    On a hot fall day
    Mei L.

    Our 3rd time here.. I always get the tostada especial (octopus & shrimp) but today, I decided to try the tostada salpicon (imitation crab, shrimp, octopus)... it was a huge letdown because it was like 85 percent imitation crab and few small pieces of shrimp/octopus. I didn't get to finish all of it and threw it away. Next time, I'll stick to the especial! Overall, it's a cool place when you're craving ceviche. They are generous with the tostadas- you can always ask for more! Will try the seafood cocktail next time. Parking is easy but the street is really busy.

    Tacos Dorados
    Jonathan Y.

    I got the Tacos Dorados and they are gooood. These deep fried tacos are filled with plump shrimp and some like salsa or something that keeps the inside juicy. Avocado slices come with it too and it's a nice fresh addition to the fried flavor. The hot sauce it comes with is pretty hot but goes well with the tacos if you like a kick! They came out pretty quick like 5 minutes or so and the guy working was nice. The truck was parked on El Camino like a block from the location in yelp so it should be easy to find!

    Coctel De Camaron
    Alyssa S.

    I love their shrimp cocktail. Flavorful and fresh. Perfect lunch for me since I didn't want anything too heavy. Comes with tostadas and crackers.

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    8 months ago

    Love their tacos dorados! Must order if you're here. Can't recommend this place enough

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    Comparable to Los Angeles Mariscos. I'm a Mexican who has been in the bay for 17 years and this is the best I've had.

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    1 year ago

    Pretty good fresh seafood, mixta pulpo shrimp and ceviche. Service is great and it's cheap.

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    The food was mid . It's edible and might eat there again but the ceviche could use a bit more flavor , too plain for my liking .

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    4 years ago

    So happy to find a place or truck that has aguachile selections in Millbrae! Great flavors and fresh seafood that is decently priced.

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    Taqueria San Bruno

    4.5(2k reviews)
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    Why 5 stars? Because mosr burritos are the same. This one is not…read more --- --- --- When visiting the most famous Yelp celebrity of San Mateo County, I knew that I did not have to complete my normal routine when traveling, which is an absurd amount of food research. I simply told Paolo B: take me to one of your favorite places. And that's what brought me here. While I would trust this man with my life, I will admit that a thought entered my mind when he mentioned that this was one of his favorite burrito spots: most burritos are pretty damn similar. Is this one *really* going to be that much better? Well, it was. And that's why they call Paolo the love child of Guy Fieri and Simon Cowell of the Bay Area. The man knows talent and that's why he's goated. First off, I don't know if I've ever seen a burrito on a menu that consists of both steak and shrimp. Normally, I'd have to choose between the two different types of my favorite protein, but here, you get the best of both worlds. Plus, you can request your burrito to be grilled, which just adds a layer of love to something that's already stuffed to the max with it. Throw a little green sauce on each bite and you have one of the better burritos I've ever eaten. If I lived in the area, I too would be a regular here. Unfortunately, I am many states away, but if you're also not local and happen to be reading this review, I have good news for you. It's about as close to the airport as it can be, so you have no excuse not to make it your first stop after you land at SFO, or the last stop right before you head back home.

    We went at 1 on a Wednesday and were able to get a seat outside…read more Food 4/5: the flavors of the tacos were good. We liked the chicken spice over the steak. Definitely take advantage of the salsa bar. We loved the green salsa! Our only big critique was we would have loved to have the chips warmed. If you like street tacos, get the normal tacos and not the special taco. Service 4/5: the staff was friendly. I did have to ask to have someone explain the salsas to me, but overall they were friendly and willing to explain things when asked. Ambiance 4/5: this is a dive and very small. We were able to get a table outside, but if it's busy there may not be places to sit. Overall a nice taco place!

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    Mar Y Mar - lengua super nachos $17

    Mar Y Mar

    3.4(204 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Mar y Mar has been a staple for my friends and me since high school. It has been over 20 years now…read moreand it is still one of those places we always come back to. There is something special about a restaurant that stays part of your life for that long. So many memories with friends started here and it has remained one of our go to spots whenever we want something reliable and delicious. My personal favorite is their shrimp cocktail. It is consistently amazing and I always order it with extra limes. Something about the freshness and the balance of flavors just hits perfectly every time. Places like Mar y Mar are hard to replace. When a restaurant can stay part of your routine and your memories for decades, you know they are doing something right.

    Stopped by for some fish tacos, an octopus tostada, and an agua de hibiscus. Overall, the food was…read moredecent -- not my absolute favorite, but still enjoyable. The shrimp was a bit on the chewy side, and while everything tasted fine, it didn't totally wow me. The octopus tostada had good flavor, though. The agua de hibiscus was actually one of the highlights -- perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too plain. Super refreshing and definitely something I'd order again. The ambiance is lively and energetic, especially with the singers, but it does get pretty loud. It's open seating, so you walk in and find your own table until someone comes by with menus. Service was okay -- not super attentive, but friendly enough. On the plus side, the food came out quickly, which is always appreciated. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. If it were a little less loud and the service a bit more attentive, it would easily be a stronger rating. Still a solid spot for a casual meal!

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    Taqueria Mi Durango II

    4.3(120 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Big fan of Taqueria Mi Durango II here. The taco salads are awesome. Their 2nd location is a bit…read moresmaller with five tables and toned down decorations. The molcajete (traditional stone grinding bowl) $34.27 is fish, chicken, steak, chorizo, shrimp, bell peppers, green onions, cheese & tortillas. It is meant for two or more people. My attempt to do this solo failed miserably. At least they have to-go boxes. The steak and shrimps have a charred flavor. The inside, with the chicken, fish, shrimp and pork sausage had a smokey bean flavor combined with snap of green onions and bell peppers. I was surprised the heated stoneware didn't dry out the meats. It was perfect. Service was excellent for a pay at the cashier and they bring you the food type of restaurant. You have to ask at the cashier to re-fill your water. The self service salsa bar is a plus. They will give you actual silverware and plate if you ask. Minor nit. The price on the electronic wall menu was $32.95. The price on the cash register is $34.27. I paid in cash. They need to update the wall menu.

    I wanted to like Taqueria Mi Durango II, but it ended up being pretty underwhelming. The burritos…read moreare just okay, nothing terrible, but nothing that really stands out either. What really didn't make sense to me was the pricing. A super burrito with meat is $14.82, but a super veggie burrito is somehow more expensive at $15.55. Charging extra for a vegetarian option without any clear reason feels off and hard to justify. Overall, it's a pass for me. There are better spots nearby with more flavor and better value (La Bonita food truck by Ling Nam) Updating to one star since they forgot to give us chips that we paid nearly $4 for...

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