Mariscos El Rafa

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ModerateMexican, Seafood

Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Raeleen R.

The food was so good & fresh! I highly recommend coming in and trying the food & Micheladas. The place was clean & the servers were attentive.

Danny P.

This is the first time that we sat down and ate at this establishment. We have always picked up tubs of Mariscos to go for our family functions, the Mariscos were really delicious. Dinner tonight was good, Coctel Maleficio Aguachile, callo de hacha, this was made of Aguachile, shrimp, and scallops, and was delicious. There was a lot of seafood in it. The tacos de Camarón were also very good. The service was great. The young lady that waited on us was courteous, friendly and attentive. The structure is medium in size with plenty of tables and chairs and booths to sit down and enjoy your meal. The prices are fairly reasonable in line with other establishments of its kind. There's plenty of parking with the handicap stalls near the front entrance.

Amanda C.

This is my mom's and I's favorite location for some delicious lukewarm shrimp cocktail with pulpo! Her and I have recommended it to MANY and they love the service & how quick the servers are! It's always so clean inside and they have all you need right at your table!

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My friends have been coming to this place for years. It's a very nice layout inside and the staff greets you as soon as you step in the door. The food is priced very fair and the taste is fresh. Definitely a good mariscos place. It is cash only by the way. read more

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Tim B.

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I really love the food from here. The Culiacán style is my favorite mariscos. This place is cash only so make sure you plan accordingly or you can use the ATM inside. We ordered the Cazuelita Mixta and a cooked shrimp plate. Both were excellent. The waitresses did a good job asking if we needed anything and the food came out pretty quickly. The ambience is that of most Marisco restaurants with music playing. Overall, the food is great here. read more

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Quería buscar un buen mariscos aquí en Ontario, porque no soy de aquí y vine aquí el servicio estaba bueno te atendían bien rápido y muy amables Esperamos como 10 minutos por la comida. La Michelada del toro estaba súper deli lo recomiendo! De comida, pedí tostada de ceviche de pescado y una agua chile del 10/10 super recomendado read more

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Josefina F.

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This place is a gem their ceviche is really fire and shrimp dorado tacos are so delicious not hard

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Greg F.

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When searching for another Mariscos spot in the area, we found Maricos El Rafa. Mariscos El Rafa is located in a small strip mall near the 60 Freeway in Chino. The interior is clean but disjointed with half of the space having little lighting. You can tell the owner made an effort to make the interior as welcoming as possible. It should also be noted the business only accepts cash. Regarding the food, we had the crab salad, breaded shrimp, and tilapia. The latter two entrees came with rice and beans. The breaded shrimp was good, and the tilapia had little taste. On the topic of taste, the refried beans were very average, and the rice was hard and contained several clumps. The crab appeared to be imitation and was served on a styrofoam plate. Regarding the service, it was excellent. Each of the employees were welcoming and attentive. read more

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Melissa R.

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I really wanted to like this place I got a tostada de agua chile and it tasted bland. My boyfriend ordered shrimp soup which also had no flavor and they used canned veggies.. & If you want water, you need to purchase it! They didn't check on us which is fine because we really didn't need anything (Waitresses seemed nice while taking our order) Overall very disappointing experience because of the lack of flavor in their food ! Eat at your own risk ! read more

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Jay T.

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The food is always spot on. We usually get our orders to go. The food is fresh and quite delicious. The price is fine for what you get. Shrimp and octopus are delicious! We will definitely come back here. read more

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We are miles from home ... glad we chose this restaurant. The portion and flavor is very filling. The servers are very kind and welcoming. The atmosphere is very festive I enjoyed our lunch. Good luck and may you stay in business for a very long time. read more

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Raeleen R.

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The food was so good & fresh! I highly recommend coming in and trying the food & Micheladas. The place was clean & the servers were attentive. read more

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Lupe M.

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Bomb ceviche! Highly recommend and happy to support this local small business! Cash only but they have an atm

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Danny P.

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This is the first time that we sat down and ate at this establishment. We have always picked up tubs of Mariscos to go for our family functions, the Mariscos were really delicious. Dinner tonight was good, Coctel Maleficio Aguachile, callo de hacha, this was made of Aguachile, shrimp, and scallops, and was delicious. There was a lot of seafood in it. The tacos de Camarón were also very good. The service was great. The young lady that waited on us was courteous, friendly and attentive. The structure is medium in size with plenty of tables and chairs and booths to sit down and enjoy your meal. The prices are fairly reasonable in line with other establishments of its kind. There's plenty of parking with the handicap stalls near the front entrance. read more

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Audrey P.

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Staff is amazing they make you feel welcomed and are very kind I arrived one hour to close I ordered the mitotera, and the tostada de pulpo which was tender everything was fresh. I didn't care for the Michelada be prepared to pay cash complimentary water is not given read more

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Sirlina S.

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This place will never fail! Got the best cooked shrimp and octupus tostadas! The chile here for the tostadas is the best! will always come back. Best Mariscos in Pomona! read more

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Amanda C.

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This is my mom's and I's favorite location for some delicious lukewarm shrimp cocktail with pulpo! Her and I have recommended it to MANY and they love the service & how quick the servers are! It's always so clean inside and they have all you need right at your table! read more

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Christina A.

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Literally the best mariscos around chino area. Always fresh & my go to is El toro tostada & prepared oysters. service is always great. read more

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Jessica O.

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Shrimp ceviche 5 stars! 4 bucks and amazing! Make sure to grab the sauce. Service is amazing anytime I go! read more

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Paul Q.

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The service was amazing. I went in for a to go order of a cocktail de camaron (shrimp) . It was huge and super fresh. It was so delicious. They had a large variety amd will. Return to try. It is cash only so come prepared. read more

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Food is delicious and the micheladas are a must try. Stop and try this place if you are ever in the city of chino. read more

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Candi J.

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Was craving seafood, I saw this place closed at 8pm. I walked in at 7:14 and the girl said they were closed for dine in and are only handing out pick up orders. Seriously, you cant order to go? This should be listed on their website. (Order ahead, after 7 no dine in option) but nothing. Very disappointed in this lack of customer service. The host could have been at least apologetic. read more

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Guillermo D.

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mala experiencis ordenar un caldo de camaron pero despues de 40 min de espera no llego a mi mesa y al preguntar solo disen que disciple pero estan trabajando en el asta que tome la decision mejor de retirarme read more

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Patricia S.

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The food was ok. The tilapia fish was dry, beans and rice did not have much flavor. The ambiance was ok. The worst part of my visit was the staff. The girl that greet us at the door and sat us down looked me up and down as I walked in. SO RUDE!! When I asked one of the ladies for a fork she seemed upset for asking her for it. All the ladies seemed to have an attitude or be upset. Never going back!! read more

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Ariana Rodriguez

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I ordered the Campechana and it was bland. Didn't have the flavor I was looking for, though the ambiance did seem ok.

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Gina T.

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I wanted to try this place because I love seafood and the pictures on the website looked really good. First negative was that they accept cash only. Then we were served with styrofoam plates and plastic utensils. We ordered an appetizer that was $30. It was super salty and wasn't worth the price for the small plate. The micheladas were served in plastic cups and super salty as well. Not worth $10.75 . We will definitely not be returning and would not recommend. read more

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Crystal G.

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Excellent service, fast too. Food was delicious. I opted for the fish and shrimp tostadas. Prices are super fair so I'll def be back. Keep in mind, it's cash only. read more

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Noemi C.

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We arrived at 7:05pm on Google Maps and Apple Maps says they close at 8 and the employees offered us service just to take out because they were already closed! So why don't they put that they close at 7? read more

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JP M.

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Service is once again stellar and quick! Even when they are busy. And of course the food is amazing ( it always has been ) With this new quicker and attentive staff it really has become our favorite marisco spot again. read more

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Rocio T.

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All the tostadas are bomb! My favorite is la tostada culichi! Very service! Coming back for more. read more

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Juan T.

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I haven't done a review in a while as I usually don't have much time after having dinner and getting home late. This time I am going to just because I am a bit upset at the service. However, let me start saying the food was good and delicious. The ambience was ok although we sat next to some men that may have had a bit too many beers and were well a bit loud. I will say if you do visit take cash as they only take cash. They do have an ATM but you know they will charge you for taking money out. Another thing to be mindful and I should mention is to count your change as they were shorting me 10$z . The young lady simply gave me my change real quickly and said GRACIAS, I turned around and started walking out as I dropped the tip in the tip jar. I then proceeded to count my change and turned back and said hey you shorted me? She right away said what 5$! I said yes! And she handed me the 5$ and smirked. All I can say about this is it may have been an accident but be careful and count your change. I think it was not an accident. Just FYI. I will be going back but I guarantee I will be more careful on counting my change and hope I get better service. read more

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Maria R.

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We love coming here just finding interesting that they always round up your charge. For example my total was $31.71 and she rounded to $32. Good food and like every other place prices have gone up. read more

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Mayra C.

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Good seafood, good miches and good music playing. Waiters are nice. Cash only! Atm located inside read more

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Andres M.

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If you're looking for a mariscos food place, this is the spot great service, ambience is family friendly.

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Victoria A.

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Highly recommend the cocktail is vary good and they put alot of seafood in it. I will be back again. read more

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Evelyn E.

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The fish ceviche is all cucumber and tomato with no flavor I guess we should have known when we saw the price.

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Devina G.

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******CASH ONLY****** was looking for a new place with good michis and I found my new spot if you like your mix a little more tomatoe-y it's bomb. The cazuelita was really fresh and good the pulpo was super fresh some places don't do pulpo too well but everything was clean and fresh. My husband liked his mojo de ajo Plato and he's pretty picky I would definitely come back but bring cash. They have a little atm but it looks a little janky lol read more

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Angel O.

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Pedi tostadas de camarones. Y nos dieron pura verdura Y según son su especialidad. Shrimp Ceviche read more

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This is my favorite mariscos place in the I.E. by far. The seafood is always fresh and has great flavor. I highly recommend coming to this establishment if you are looking for Sinaloa style ceviche. FYI, this place is cash only. read more

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Phong H.

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my favorite place for ceviche. Great prices, great service, and great portion can't complain.

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Yaret B.

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Los mejores mariscos en el área de Pomona , servicio muy bueno . La tostada mitotera es una de mis favoritas se las recomiendo

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Linda M.

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I rarely leave reviews but due to the audacity of this place I just had to. Service overall was horrible. My order was spicy and when they remade it, the red headed waitress came back with my order and said they were going to charge it again. I refused and told them to just bring my other order back instead. She left and came back with the new order and said that my old order had been tossed and that I could have the new order but that I needed to make sure I said something because I had eaten half of it. I reiterated that the plate was actually pretty full!! When we got the bill there was an extra charge, well these shady ass people charged half of the order!! Like WTF how do you say one thing and do another!! I will definitely not be going back there again!! read more

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The authenticity of the cuisine is exquisite. The service is second to none & the house sauce compliments the seafood perfectly. The ambiance is comfortably casual. read more

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12150 Ramona Ave
Ste 6
Chino, CA 91710
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(909) 465-1199
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Hours

What time does Mariscos El Rafa open?

Mariscos El Rafa opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Mariscos El Rafa close?

Mariscos El Rafa closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Mariscos El Rafa take Bitcoin?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not take Bitcoin.

Does Mariscos El Rafa take credit cards?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mariscos El Rafa have catering options?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa does have catering options.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have a drive thru?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not have a drive thru.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have a happy hour?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not have a happy hour.

Does Mariscos El Rafa serve alcohol?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Mariscos El Rafa allow dogs?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not allow dogs.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have TVs?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mariscos El Rafa have bike parking?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa has bike parking.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have outdoor seating?

No, Mariscos El Rafa does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have parking?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Mariscos El Rafa wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mariscos El Rafa have free WiFi?

Yes, Mariscos El Rafa has free WiFi.

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Mariscos fresco todos Los Dias ceviche, cocteles, callo de hacha, aguachiles Fresh seafood everyday ceviche, coctels, scallops

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Food, Service, Ambiance are perfectly executed very rarely that a taco spot exceeds at all points…read moresimultaneously I came in for a quesadilla de asada and also ordered a consome for the hangover 10/10 I damn near thought I bought it in my Pueblo thank you

Wow, we would pass by this place all the time and never knew what it was about. Glad we came by on…read morea Thursday, it was packed! The interior is so colorful and you would never know that by the outside. The birria tacos are pretty good, the quesadilla was good, the agua frescas are good.

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Flavorless machaca. Soggy potatoes…read more Beans had so much cheese I couldn't taste anything else. 2 stars, worker was friendly.

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Ensenada Surf N Turf

Excellent food, excellent service and a great atmosphere and dining experience…read more I had the ceviche mixto and it was .com. Super fresh and tasty. They have a great salsa bar including roasted and seasoned white chilis. My gorgeous Lady had the shrimp tacos and they were to die for. This place is really nice but it is tucked away in the corner of a business center. But well worth searching for. If you go, get me a plate and I'll see you there. The end.

This place is near archibalds next to Starbucks. I ordered…read more2 fish taco combos. The tacos were good. The rice and beans were decent. I don't have much to say. The customer service was excellent they're very polite here. I need to come back and try the other seafood. I was underwhelmed by their food tbh. The red salsa was good and the Pepsi was bubbly. I'll maybe try their ceviche next if I'm in the mood.

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This is by far my favorite taco spot in the area! Their asada is one of the best! It is very…read moreflavorful and has a nice smoky taste to it. They have homemade tortillas that are also better than a lot of other homemade ones I have gotten. Everything I have gotten here has been good! Like the nachos, burritos, menudo, salsa, rice etc. The employees are all really nice and helpful!

First time here came for lunch Right off the bat as I walked…read morein I was greeted by the cooks which of course is nice. Atmosphere was nice, music was playing. I really came for the Quesobirria tacos I ordered the combo with 3 tacos and rice and beans. Also got a regular drink that did not come with the combo. Total was around $25 which kinda crazy but I understand price for meat has gotten higher so restaurants still need to make a profit. They had three salsa this I have to say was the only downside was that none of them were actually spicy at all. I'm not sure if the one I had was the habanero one that's what it was labeled, but it did not taste nor look like habanero salsa so perhaps they just didn't have that one at the bar. Once I got my plate, it looked great Every taco had a very good portion of meat inside they were nice and seasoned. The meat was not even remotely dry. It was nice and tender and juicy. Tacos were by far the best ones I've had in this area. Their rice and beans were good as well. All in all, I definitely will be coming back. Also, I love that they have outdoor seating.

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This place was on my mind for months. The ambiance is nice, I was very impressed to see how many…read morepeople came in to celebrate their birthday and they come to your table without too much commotion, just enough. Fun team of waiter and waitresses. You can go and enjoy some Mariachi on Sundays from 12pm -3pm and I cannot wait to go back for another dinner date. They serve you chips and salsa while you look at the menu, no pressure. Great recommendations, the plating is appealing and the food is authentic tasting I enjoyed my chile relleno plate. There is a nice bar area, plenty of tables for a larger group if that is your choice. You can't beat that a cute little local place to enjoy a wonderful dinner!

I remember when they used to be in jurupa and always loved their food,m. We finally made it to…read moretheir new location and new restaurant. All the food tasted amazing as per usual. You get large portions and worth the price IMO. The food came out in lightening speed ! Which was shocking and loved how fast we were able to eat. The only negative thing I can say about their new place is the service. The service was great but they interrupted our meal several times and I felt like we couldn't take a breath to enjoy the food. The server kept asking if we were ok but we barely got our food and we were asked several times while trying to enjoy it. Also the photographer just coming up to use while we ate. We literally took pics with food in our mouths. Everything seemed so rushed. With all the times we were asked if we were okay or needed anything no server came with a pitcher of water to refill our cups. None of them asked about our drinks either. I will be back but maybe in the day time and not the evening time. ( to see if it will be different) the owner or manager needs to tell staff to kind of chill on asking people if they are ok especially when we barely got our food and interrupted several times during the meal. Let people eat and enjoy it for a little bit before being asked like every 5 mins lol

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The food is genuinely excellent, everything from the enchiladas and chilaquiles to the burritos and…read moretamales really delivers. The issue is the service. I'm not sure if they're going for that intentionally blunt or "edgy" style you sometimes see online. Instead, it feels more like the staff is mildly irritated that customers are there at all, which takes away from an otherwise great experience.

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Amazing food, friendly service, and incredible food. I truly appreciate the professionalism that…read morethe staff gave from start to finish. The restaurant was rented out for a few hours to host an event for my family. Everything was done with elegance and class; it was such a pleasure to have booked this restaurant. A special thank you to the owners, managers, and staff who made this a beautiful experience. Thank you also to our server, Jose, who without a doubt would be the reason for many of us returning. This was my first time here with my family, but definitely not my last. Only con: limited parking in front; but it is so worth finding a parking spot. They put much effort into this place. I really appreciate the ambiance; it was a pleasant one. Highly recommend giving this place a try, you won't regret it. If I can offer what item to try, it would be either the bowel, birriaqueso tacos, or burrito amor. Hands down BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN CHINO HILLS! (Sorry didn't get pictures) next time

Let me start by saying this place is kind of expensive…read more That being said every single thing that touched the table was above average Mexican food. We ordered mole which is notoriously not great at every Mexican restaurant. 5 stars would go back just for the mole. My wife got a few cocktails which were on the expensive side but really interesting and flavorful. Even the chips and salsa was incredible. We're be back, can't recommend this place enough.

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2.6 mi

I knew this place wouldn't make it for whatever reason everything that goes in this location…read moredoesn't last very long it's on the backside of the Shoppes. They should've left well enough alone when it used to be an Irish pub same owner I believe and for whatever reason they decided to go with this Mexican Cantina that was just never full of people or really caught on. The prior Irish pub used to have some music and dancing I can't remember maybe on Thursdays or something and it was pretty popular so why they made the change I don't know but now it's permanently closed. Let's get something in here that's well liked and tolerated by everybody that can last a few years instead of every other year there's something new struggling to make it go. Their street tacos and food platters weren't bad and the beer was always cold, it was a quiet place to hide out but I guess that was its downfall sometimes you could be the only one in there or two or three other people and that won't pay the bills in a location that's known for high rent.

Checked this place out on a Friday night and it was pretty empty, considering there's a live dj…read moreplaying all night. It's located at the Shoppes with easy parking at night. Music was loud but decent so expect to speak louder if you wanna chat. There's a billiards table, though you need put in $2 quarters to play. Chicken Nachos were good and not heavy. Cocktails were decent. But wow $22 a tequila shot surprised me when I paid the bill.

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Xavi's Cantina & Grill

Went for a taco Tuesday! The tacos were delicious! Different flavors to try. The price was good…read more Ice cold beers refreshing! Definitely coming back!

This was a great restaurant to try. It was quiet on Sunday morning. I ordered pozole, which was…read morevery good. I needed to ask for cilantro for some added flavor but it was still good. The hubs ordered chilaquiles which was also very good. The best part was the service. It was awesome. The only delay was getting seating. Everything else was very quick and with a smile. I hate when I ask for something and it's like an inconvenience for the servers. Not here though. GREAT EXPERIENCE.

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$3 Margaret's Sunday special! Best margarita I've had in a while!

Chilaquiles was amazing. Definitely will be back

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Urban Fish Taco

This evening I had an order delivered and it was missing part of my order. I called the store and…read morethe team member said that they would make the missing part of my order. I got there a bit late and Gannier said it had been waiting and he would remake the items. I asked if he would remake the whole order since I had to come quite a way to pick my order up. He said he would and before I knew it the order was complete. I am so grateful for his customer service and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with our order this evening. Thanks so much.

Dang! Those were two of the best fish tacos I've ever had…read more This was my first time here after being bookmarked for months. Easy to find and easy to park. Short line and the menu offered decent choices. I picked one Baja fish taco and one blackened white fish taco. Both were on their delightful corn tortillas. Loved the texture of the tortilla and the fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The Baja was lightly deep fried and the white fish was grilled. Both were fabulous. And their side salsa is wonderful. Will definitely be back.

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Angry Chickz

4.3

(17 reviews)

7.1 mi

People are very friendly greeting you there. Food is cooked and delivered properly. Good tasting…read morefood and good size portions.

I ordered medium fountain drink with medium spice Angry Mac bowl. The bowl comes with 2 chopped…read moretenders over fries w/ mac & cheese and Angry Chickz Sauce. Boy, was I angry? Yes! I was angry because it was delicious. It was super busy during the early dinner hour. Lots of to-go order so it took time to get my delicious meal. Ambiance was nice with cool decor. If you want to be angry, come to this shop, and you will walk away angry. Hahaha. Joking. Both the cashier and service were super friendly and helpful in deciding on the spice level. I will definitely come back to sample the other spice level. Not the hottest level where you will need to sign a waiver.

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Strangers on the street Lovers while we sleep Scorpion was a bit much, downgrading to ghost Hot (, Ghost) #2 Combo from #angrychickz

SET Coffee

set-spanner is a highlight!! perfect way to start my day. rly enjoyed the vibe of the space - could…read moredefinitely see myself coming back with my laptop to study or get some work done.

Tried the Set Spanner Latte (half sweet, light foam) and really enjoyed it. The coffee flavor still…read moreshined through, which I appreciated. At first, the foam had a slightly savory taste, but once everything was mixed together it developed a nutty, almost Biscoff-like flavor that really grew on me. I ended up finishing the entire drink! The space is thoughtfully designed with a great balance between work-friendly seating and a separate back area for conversation. The overall vibe was welcoming, and they made excellent use of the space. My only small critique is that the seating at the long communal tables could be a bit more comfortable for longer stays. Overall, a really good experience, and I'd definitely come back.

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HiroNori Craft Ramen

This spicy cold dipping noodle at HiroNori hits differently in this weather!!!…read more Such a flavor explosion! We're doing some summer healing over here. Vegan lover? They got vegan ramen too! I was surprised by the soy meat. If you love the classics like me, the Tonkotsu Ramen is a great choice. Gotta try some appetizers too. The pork bun was loaded with meat And the cucumber crab salad with drinks was so refreshing. Chilling summer IG: socalhkfoodies

Terrible establishment, they don't care about their customers…read more Honestly, the worst service I've ever had anywhere. Long wait, people that came in after got food first. & left after eating their food & we still didn't even get our food at that point. We also had a crying baby & nothing was done until I got up & started questioning them. Just ridiculous. Will NEVER go back! Would give 0 stars if I could

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Casa Diaz Sabor a México

This place was on my mind for months. The ambiance is nice, I was very impressed to see how many…read morepeople came in to celebrate their birthday and they come to your table without too much commotion, just enough. Fun team of waiter and waitresses. You can go and enjoy some Mariachi on Sundays from 12pm -3pm and I cannot wait to go back for another dinner date. They serve you chips and salsa while you look at the menu, no pressure. Great recommendations, the plating is appealing and the food is authentic tasting I enjoyed my chile relleno plate. There is a nice bar area, plenty of tables for a larger group if that is your choice. You can't beat that a cute little local place to enjoy a wonderful dinner!

I remember when they used to be in jurupa and always loved their food,m. We finally made it to…read moretheir new location and new restaurant. All the food tasted amazing as per usual. You get large portions and worth the price IMO. The food came out in lightening speed ! Which was shocking and loved how fast we were able to eat. The only negative thing I can say about their new place is the service. The service was great but they interrupted our meal several times and I felt like we couldn't take a breath to enjoy the food. The server kept asking if we were ok but we barely got our food and we were asked several times while trying to enjoy it. Also the photographer just coming up to use while we ate. We literally took pics with food in our mouths. Everything seemed so rushed. With all the times we were asked if we were okay or needed anything no server came with a pitcher of water to refill our cups. None of them asked about our drinks either. I will be back but maybe in the day time and not the evening time. ( to see if it will be different) the owner or manager needs to tell staff to kind of chill on asking people if they are ok especially when we barely got our food and interrupted several times during the meal. Let people eat and enjoy it for a little bit before being asked like every 5 mins lol

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U-Grill Korean BBQ

Shawn was a great host. Made sure we had what we needed, from the food, drinks and clean grill at…read moreall time.

I've been here ten times or more, and each time the service is fire. Both the drink menu and the…read moreprices are good. I frequently choose this kbbq, and it's undoubtedly superior to Gen. The sides here are consistently fresh and have a wonderful crunch, which is something I always enjoy. The Japchae here is amazing and the sesame oil on them is perfect. I recommend getting the corn cheese to dip your meats in. The steamed egg and the soft tofu stew is great too. They don't cut corners when it comes to the meats, and they are delicious. I will continue to come to this place.

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New York Pizzeria

Family-owned & operated

Established in 1984

Such a hidden gem,family owned. The pizza is DELICIOUS and…read morethe pasta is too. They have yummy lunch specials and I always have good food every time. I found this place in 2009 and I still love to come here. Also they have heart shaped pizza for Valentine's day. Not sure they still do. The red sauce they use is so good, the dough, the ingredients tastes good next day for leftovers too. Also this place is filled with nice staff and if you're nearby they deliver. My friends from out of town always come here when they come to Chino too!

This place is definitely a hidden gem. We booked this spot because they were able to reserve tables…read morefor our Soccer party. They reserved 4 tables for us and gave us 2 large pizzas. We also added another cheese pizza. The pizza was DELICIOUS. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was very tasty.. I had like 5 slices.. the large pizza came with 10 slices and we also got them double cut to go a little further. They also have some games like Pac-Man, pinball and air hockey. Bring dollars or quarters if you want to play. Everything is about a dollar to play. We enjoyed this place and we'll probably come back to try other pizza. Great spot!

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Toni R.

Elite 24

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299

1297

1 year ago

I had a great meal at Mariscos El Rafa! I ordered the ceviche with pulpo, agua chiles, and camarones, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion size was generous--perfect for sharing with my sister. One thing to note is that the restaurant is cash only, which was a bit inconvenient, but luckily, we were prepared. The drink options are all bottled, and there aren't many choices for kids, so I wouldn't recommend bringing little ones under six if they don't eat seafood. The service was a bit slow, and the staff wasn't very attentive, but honestly, I'd still come back just for that ceviche! read more

Stassi B.

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3

0

3 years ago

Food is alright but the girl with the red/orange hair think her name is hazel is sooooooo RUDE. She needs to get some manners I don't understand how anyone would ever want to go in and deal with a miserable person like that. I do not recommend this place to anyone. Don't waste your time. I feel bad for the staff that has to work with such a horrible person. read more

Cipriano G.

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4

56

3 years ago

man fat ass little mermaid ‍ disrespectful, ugly ass,i take shits that look better than her i would say the place needs a remodel but fuck that she does,and asap and shit you could only do so much but with her i would give up ......and she be looking like lil moo moo.....the owner i would say her name but even her name is fuckd up read more

Jose P.

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4

0

4 years ago

The food is good and well seasoned I rarely write reviews but this place deserves it the service was also good and the music isn't too loud so it's a good vibes place. read more