Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! I've been coming to El Wicho for quite some time, and every visit has been a great experience. The quality of the food is always excellent, and the prices are very reasonable. Our server, Yuli, was attentive, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of throughout our meal. If you're a fan of mariscos, I highly recommend giving this place a try--you won't be disappointed! read more

Mariscos El Wicho is great. We stopped in for dinner for the first time last night and really enjoyed it. We split the Botana Especial with red and green aguachile and shrimp ceviche, along with a couple of margaritas. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was fast and friendly. The place is also very clean, which we appreciated. Highly recommend. read more

DELICIOUS! Flavorful! Walked in, were greeted right away. The restaurant wasn't super crowded at 11:45am on a Wednesday. We were able to get a table easy enough. Placed our orders. Our drinks were brought out to us promptly. I ordered the ceviche de camarón o pescado. I couldn't decide between shrimp or fish. So the server said he'll do half and half for my order. Problem solved! My friend got the Botana de camarón cosida. Both dishes were refreshing. Mine had a great citrus punch to it. Definitely lots of lime! You'd think it would be all that filling. Just some fish and some shrimp. But there was so much on the plate, I was DEFINITELY full! Even left a little on the plate. The place was nicely decorated. Very kitschy Mexico street stand vibes. No overly loud music or tv blaring. Could talk easily over lunch without yelling at each other. read more

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It's been a while where I ate at a place and left there going, man that was some amazing food and I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes. This place is some what of an off location and you would have to know it's here. Little small restaurant with friendly staff and nice decor. I wanted to try everything but looking at the price I had to make one choice. Waitress was very helpful with making my decision. I decided to try the Botana Especial, which has shrimp aquachile Rojo, verde, and ceviche. Price was little out of what I like to spend for a lunch but I said what the heck, I'll roll that dice. Waitress came back with the fish and they looked yummy and decorative. She recommended to put some mayo on the tostada and she selected two salsas she likes the best. Well I never put mayo on anything but for some reason I said hell with it, I'll give it a try. First took a spoon full of the aquachile Rojo and just tasted the juice.. Oh my word, I don't know what kind of magic they pulled here but I never tasted such fresh, tasty, refreshing aquachile in my life. I was instantly in love.. So i put on some mayo, shrimp, cucumber, and slice of fresh avacado. Drip some red sauce and in my mouth it went and wow, for this time only I would have to say I like mayo... Combination of everything went so well together. Rojo was my favorite out of the three but shrimp ceviche was also amazing. Verde also had nice flavor and very tasty. Portion were pretty good and I was pretty full by the time I finished the dish. I was tempted to pick up the plate and drink the left over, but my luck I spill it all over my shirt. I really really enjoyed this place, I felt like I was sitting in the beach somewhere in Mexico and someone just made my dish and brought it to me. I can't get over how yummy this place was, I can't wait to try the tower which has some octopus and scallops.... Yummy. Girl told me owner started off with food truck and now open this place and it's been here two years.. Hope it stays busy and open for long long time. read more

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Absolutely love the agua frescas here! My favorite is always the watermelon agua fresca, so fresh with amazing flavor. They're also known for their ceviche; I didn't get it this time, but it's always delicious and high quality. The service is super friendly, greeting us right when we walk in and quick too. From the outside, it looks like a little hole in the wall, but they serve very authentic ceviche. Overall, a great spot with excellent prices! The small agua fresca I got is actually a huge portion for only around six dollars! read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Watermelon agua fresca - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Oh my goodness, this place is SO GOOD!! I had the shrimp ceviche, fish tacos and a michealada with dos XX. Everything was served fresh and fast. The staff is responsive and friendly. Great location close to the ASU campus and the freeway. But let me get back to this food! The ceviche was so fresh and the shrimp tender. You can tell right away when the ceviche is premade in the morning and sat there until lunch rush. This stuff tasted like they just made it like right now for me! The fish tacos were so hot and tasty. I even got a bite of shrimp taco when it came out by accident. I regret sending it back. Maria was my server, she was so sweet and attentive. Everyone in this place is doing a great job and the cooks and the food are operating on another level! Do yourself a favor and try this place. 10/10 would definitely recommend! I will be back again and again! read more

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We just landed and were on our way to our hotel but wanted to get a bite to eat first. We decided on mariscos and stopped in here. It's a casual place where you order up front and then sit down while they prepare your order and they bring it by. Honestly? Honestly? We didn't have enough stomach to try what we really wanted to try so we stuck to a shrimp/octopus cocktail, aguachile verde and a fish taco. Hubby had the cocktail and said it was pretty good. I thought the aguachile and the fish taco were also very delicious. The guy who helped us was very helpful and friendly. Nothing to complain about. 10/10 would come here again. Check it out! read more

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Really disappointing service experience. The restaurant was not busy, yet we sat waiting for a long time without being greeted, acknowledged, or helped by any of the staff. What made it worse was seeing other customers arrive after us and get attended to right away while we continued to be ignored. After a long wait with no service at all, we decided to leave. The lack of attention and basic customer service was frustrating and unprofessional. read more

Quality ceviche and agua fresca. Very reasonable price. Want to try their Aguachile next time. 100% am coming back.

Very friendly courteous service. Love the seafood ceviche tower! Octopus was soft and tender like Los Cabos makes it. Do have the mango margarita with tamarind chilli brimmed, ask light ice so you'll get more margarita Yes will definitely come back again!! read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Seafood ceviche tower - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Asked for a campechana, I started eating it everything was good till I tasted the oyster, let me tell you it was rotten i would not recommend this place at all would never come back they need to check they food they served before someone calls the food inspectors on them read more

Mariscos el Wicho in Tempe is hands down the BEST mariscos spot in Arizona! Service was a 10/10, food 10/10, atmosphere 10/10, and the value for the quality is unbeatable. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delivered with care. I had the Mango Ceviche--perfectly prepared shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy mango sauce, topped with strawberries and oranges for a refreshing, mouthwatering balance. Absolutely unforgettable! He ordered the Botana Especial, featuring butterfly shrimp marinated in both red and green marisco sauces, separated by their signature ceviche in the middle. The flavors blended together beautifully--savory, tangy, and bold. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and I can confidently say they have the best ceviche in Arizona. If you love authentic mariscos, this is a must-visit! read more

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Fresh, Flavorful, and Worth Every Bite! I'm always hesitant to eat seafood in Arizona, but Mariscos El Wicho has completely changed the game for me! This place is everything I look for: super fresh, flavorful, and clean (my #1 priority). I ordered the ceviche de camarón, and it was perfection. One thing I loved is that they didn't mix ketchup into it--instead, they provided packets on the side, letting me enjoy the ceviche just how I like it: savory, tangy, and packed with lime. The vegetables were diced perfectly--no overwhelming chunks--and the balance of shrimp to veggies was spot on. We also tried the aguas frescas, and they were out of this world! I had the watermelon, and my coworker had the pineapple--both were absolutely phenomenal. They were flavor-packed without being overly sweet, hitting all the perfect notes. The portions are generous, the value is great, and the service is excellent. This is hands down some of the best seafood I've had in Arizona. I almost don't want to share how amazing this place is so it doesn't get too busy... just kidding (kind of). Support this spot--they deserve all the love! read more

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Dropped in on a late Saturday afternoon lunch. Holy moly was I glad I did. Had the Aguachile Rojo/verde combo. Super delicious with lots of citrus and the right amount of zest and spice. Nice selection of bottled chili sauces on the table to add extra heat. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and efficient. Felt comfortable being there and I will definitely be back. read more

Small place but great service and food. Has everything you need or want and felt authentic.

So I came here the other night for the first time. I got the Tuesday taco special ( forgot to take a picture) and it was really good! The guy serving was really nice but could smile vs. just looking so serious. The place looked nice but the music was a little loud for me. I ordered tostadas for my mom. I did like the way that served, kinda make your own. I just wish they would close so early. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Toastada shells - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This place has the best mariscos in Arizona!!! I always get the Botana Especial (red and green aguachiles with shrimp ceviche) and their cheese quesadillas! SO GOOD and always fresh - my go to spot! read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Botana Especial - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The restaurant was newer and clean. My favorite part of the restaurant was how authentic the food was. My shrimp quesadilla was so good and I loved the shrimp civiche. Our server was really nice and the food came out quickly. It was a little on the expensive side for Mexican food read more

Hey everyone, back with another feastora for you. Been on the list for a minute, and for great reason and super glad it was. Definitely one of the better Mariscos places I've been to lately. Check it out. Limoñada Mineral - Super refreshing, super smackalicious, this one's perfect for me cause I'm always mixing juices and sparkling water. Amazing! For real. Try it! Guacamole, Salsa & Chips. Love the Chips, homemade, Guacamole was delicious, Salsa was on point, no complaints at all. Yum! Botana Mixta - Shrimp, Pulpo & Callo soaked in lime juice and house cocido, served with fresh Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Tostadas on the side, yooooo. Must order for me. Tosti-Ceviche - First time for me but absolutely loved it. Super good Ceviche de Camarón on too of a bed of Salsa Verde Tostitos and fresh Avocado on top. Yummmmm Check em out for sure, super clean spot, the staff was super attentive, the food was amazing, the music was on point, all of it. Will be back for sure, it made my list for sure. read more

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Welp I hate to give them such a low review because I have had them in the past and the food was great but this time not so much. I order the small shrimp cocktail thru the Yelp delivery and honestly it was not good at all. Not anything I have had in the past. I usually order from them once a month when I need to go into the office and it was a little disappointing this last time. The shrimp tasted old and not good at all the Clamato was so over powering which isn't a bad thing but there was no flavor. The cucumbers tasted old and it just felt as if this was made a long time ago. I'm not sure if I will order again after this last time. read more

Delicioso! I had the carne quesadilla and the fish tacos! Absolutely banging!! All I needed was a beer to make it perfect. The people are both friendly and helpful. read more

I am from LA and every time I travel to PHX for work, I have to stop by El Wicho!! Ceviche de camarón con una agua de sandía hits the spot every time! The service was good because they checked up on me to see if there's anything else I needed!! And they got classic songs playing all day!! I recommend this spot !! 10/10 for me !! read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Ceviche de Camaron - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Look, it's simple right? Mexican Shrimp cocktail... then why has been it been challenging to find one that satisfies my palate? Well, until now. I've been craving a cóctel de camarón and I've done as I always do, scroll and search because I'm not going to make it myself because I always make 2lbs worth and then eat it all in like a day and well, that never feels good after the fact. I get excited about a spot and then become uncertain upon reading reviews, or disappointed after getting one from a spot. Today, I scrolled and scrolled and found Mariscos el Wicho, the reviews, though few seemed promising. Now, I was almost confused by the spot located in suite 10.... Marisocos is suite 1 at the end of the plaza. Strolled on in. I admit I may go a bit heavy on Valentina and ketchup when I make mine at home... maybe. So, I did add a squirt of ketchup into mine after first taste and a mix of the plethora of hot sauce options on the table. Look, I don't know why it was so frigging good to me? Maybe because I'd been craving it? I could literally taste everything, cucumber, avocado, cilantro and the jalapeno and it just tasted so good, refreshing. The shrimp was fresh. It all tasted so fresh. Like so fresh AND I received better service at the table than I have in a restaurant in a long time. Like for real, and it was friendly not this awkward weird "leave me alone, already" type of thing. No, the dude was great, the cocktail was exactly what I wanted and needed and I am likely to head in again but next time I'll go for a regular and not a large. So glad I skipped the drink. Not a visible public restroom but I did hear him offer upon inquiry. I'm satisfied. A little pricey I suppose, with a heavier tip $25 but I got the large, it came with the perfect number of totasta shells for the portion and a few packs of saltine crackers. I wouldn't have made my own for any less and these days, it isn't really all that pricey. Not to mention, the taste was worth every penny. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Large cóctel de camarón - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Amazing service and fresh food every single time we visit. Wicho's agua chiles and cóctel de camarón are our fav!

Came here on a day trip to Tempe from Scottsdale--and I would drive again for this. Shrimp ceviche platter and the pineapple aqua fresca were light, fresh, delicious and large enough to share. We enjoyed every bite. You can see them peeling shrimp and juicing limes in the back. Staff were so friendly and made great recommendations. The location in a strip mall surprised us but don't be turned off. Many people were coming to eat in or get take out. Don't miss out on this hidden gem just outside the university area! We will be remembering this place long after we travel home. read more

So fresh & flavorful--shrimp ceviche & fish tacos. Perfect for quick bite after arriving to Phoenix airport and headed over to Tucson. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Riquísimo, pedimos la Botana Especial, Tostada Mixta y un Taco de Pescado, todo delicioso. El lugar muy limpio, el personal muy atento y el servicio muy rápido! Muy tranquilo el lugar y ambiente muy estilo Sonora. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Último bocado de la botana especial! - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Delicious ceviche and awesome staff! Came here for a quick meal and delighted by their wide selection of ceviche and aguachile and their friendly staff. We ordered the aguachile verde with shrimp and a serving of ceviche, and both were fresh and delicious! The aguachile had a nice kick to it and ceviche was mild, but each table is equipped with an array of hot sauces that complement the seafood well. The space isn't large, but I was impressed with the quality of food they serve--no fuss at all! Definitely recommend this place for a meal or a refreshing snack. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Aguachile Verde - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

First: the service and being greeted as soon as walk in the door was not only pleasant but refreshing. The man taking our order at the register was beyond helpful and made ordering easy. The food was amazing! We lived in Mexico for 7 years and this seafood was as fresh or maybe even fresher! I appreciate the quality and presentation ( plating ). Very high quality seafood. The quantity in generous, if not more so. I believe the tortilla chips may be house made. My husband ordered the "Campechana Grande" Coctel which he exclaimed was the best he's ever had and we've traveled throughout Mexico and Belize! I had "the Torre" which was a tower of seafood which I couldn't finish! The food is truly worth the trip if you like fresh seafood Mexican style. The location is casual and very clean. The staff is friendly and informative. Mexican music played by adds to the authenticity. This is a gem in the dessert! read more

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It's pretty good but for Arizona if this was in California, it wouldn't even be in the top 20 but for Arizona, It's pretty good. It's way too expensive for what it is. It's pretty empty in there except for Fridays when the Catholics take over during lent. Girls at the front counter are always very nice. read more

So I have been here twice now. They are a little pricey but you get a good amount of food and it is good. I've been super into shrimp lately so it's a good place to get my fix. You order at the counter and then they bring it to your table. Service is super quick and you don't have to wait too long. The only reason I can't give a full 5 stars is that some of my shrimp looked a little grey and I don't think they let it marinate long enough to be fully cooked. Fortunately I didn't get sick or anything but I did have a few stomach cramps later on, but they subsided rather quick. The second time I went everything was perfect and I and no issues at all. Just something to consider when you go, a lot of the dishes are cooked by the lime/citrus etc which can take a bit longer so request cooked shrimp or just make sure to check that all of the shrimp are nice and pink. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Botana mixta (I think) - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Excellent and attentive service. They were super nice and quick to serve. Loved the music. Delicious food! The botana especial does NOT disappoint one bit. read more

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Great portions, flavor and authenticity. We got the ceviche and it came with 8 tostadas so plenty of food for two. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Ceviche and Agua de Pina - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ok, I read the reviews and trusted them. Not only did they hit the head the nail on the head, but they accurately described the freshness, taste and presentation. I'm here to add my own take on this ceviche heaven. First of all, if it weren't for their location, we would be here much more often, but we live way out on the West side. Will that keep us from making the drive, no way! This fully satisfied my culinary cravings. The seafood is so fresh, you may think you are beachside at the best restaurant on the coast. Like a resort??? No, it's a typical ma & pop establishment, but their service and smiles easily put it up there with the best 5 stars out there, especially in the desert! Their array of hot sauces (pictured) enhance your experience and I felt like I was eating at least 7 different dishes. Try them all! The server check on us at least THREE times to see how we were doing. Toward he asked if we needed a box, my wife said "yes", I looked at him as if I said, "hold my beer, I got this"! If you are on the East side or picking up friends and family from the airport, don't cheat yourself of this hidden gem. If you live on the West side, please get some takeout for us! I'm torn between getting the word out and keeping it all to myself! But, these guys earn a top shout out for the best ceviche I've ever had. Good job guys!!! read more

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Unos de los mejores lugares de ceviche que a probado!!! One of the best ceviche places I've ever tasted here in the Valley give them a try. Gracias now vemos pronto otra vez. read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Soy cliente de hace mucho tiempo y sigo recomendando comer aquí, más sin embargo creo que se están excediendo con los precios, entiendo que todo es más caro ahora pero hay platillos a los que les aumentaron casi el doble y en mi opinión es una exageración... (tosticeviches de 8 dólares a 16.99???) read more

Great spot for takeout of Mexican style seafood. The shop is small and very clean. The staff is very helpful. Portions were very generous, one order easily fed two people. The food was fresh and flavorful. read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. Absolutely delicious! Excellent service hands down. All of the waters were delicious too!! read more

Mariscos El Wicho - Clamatos preparados, agua de piña! Delicioso - Seafood Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Stopped by for my first time today and had a lovely lunch! Service was very fast and I really enjoyed the Ceviche de Camarónes (shrimp ceviche tostada). Aside from that the restaurant itself is very clean and has a fun atmosphere! Can't wait to come back and try more things on their menu :) read more

Called phone and message said they were open. We arrived at 6:40pm Monday night and place was closed.