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    Mariscos La Chula - Downey

    3.8 (705 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    mojarra was excessively fried to the point of being dry and only lukewarm when served
    Claudia L.

    Proceed with caution. Our experience here was extremely disappointing and concerning. The food quality was unacceptable. The potato looked old and had a grayish black appearance when you move the sour cream and the butter away from it, the rice had a foul smell and an even worse taste. The octopus was rubbery and clearly overcooked, and the mojarra was excessively fried to the point of being dry and only lukewarm when served. The only items consumed were the guacamole and our drinks. When we brought these issues to the staff's attention, their response was dismissive and lacked any real concern. We still offered to pay for what we did consume, the guacamole and lemonade, which they accepted without hesitation. Based on this experience, the food did not seem fresh, and it raised serious concerns about quality and food handling. I would strongly advise others to be careful when dining here.

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    Geronimo T.

    Sunday 03.15.2026 12:00sh Went here for Sunday Brunch. We were in the area winging our location to find a place to eat. Found this spot in the corner of Downey and Firestone. Parked in the Back which had plenty of parking. Walked in the restaurant and was greeted and seated. We were seated at a booth on the right side of the restaurant. We noticed the Ambiance had a lot of Pink in the room. From the Dia Dos Los Muertos doll, Mural, Ceilings, and walls. The owner must really like pink. Ordered a Tamarindo Michelada with Negro Modelo, Margarita Flight, Carne Asada Taco, Enchilada, Huevos Ranchero, and Chips with Guacamole. After 10 Minutes, we received our drinks. They were very tasty! Another 10 Minutes goes by and we received our food. The food entrees that were delicious are the Chips Guacamole, Huevos Rancheros, and Enchilada. The Carne Asada Taco, not so much. The Carne Asada was hard, tasted old. I had a feeling they used leftovers from the previous night just by tasting it. Through my experience only. The restroom can use some work. It felt dirty in there. Graffiti on the walls. Mirrors were dirty. The serious thing I noticed in the restroom was there was no soap to clean your hands. This is unacceptable! Big Negative for not providing cleanliness. Overall, I would come back if in the area. Only for Taco Tuesdays, hoping the taco will taste a lot better than what I tasted today. Our waitress's name is Dixi. She is a little rough on the edges. Felt like we were being rushed to order. Other then that, she did a good job. Just the little things that are noticed. I will try again, if I am in the city of Downey.

    Priscilla O.

    So yummy! Came here with my girl friends and every plate was so delicious and shareable. Knocking off one star because it's absolutely freezing in there and service was a bit slow, but the food is amazing and their salsa selection is amazing!

    3 Fish Tacos Rice/Beans
    Valeria A.

    OMG best ceviche I've had in so long! The food was amazing, the service was excellent. I got a variety of things and everything tasted great. I also got a limonada preparada and a café de olla and both were so good. Definitely coming back.

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    Randy B.

    The setting is great and food was good but the service was horrible the girls they have in front are rude and full of themselves. The place wasn't big enough for them to have that big of an attitude and slow service .

    Jacqueline G.

    My first time stopping by La Chula & the food was / vibes were amazing !!! i highly recommend the carne asada chula that comes w chilaquiles, it was so delicious. also shoot out to dixy, our server who made the experience & service great! looking forward to the next visit when i'm in town here !!

    Damaris was our server. She was very helpful! The food was so delicious I highly recommend the margaritas and mago ceviche 100%!

    Damaris was great! I would definitely go back for their food and their drinks. She was amazing and so helpful

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    Such an amazing place the ambiente was good and the server was the best. If you come ask for Damaris, very kind and helpful.

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    Food portions are huge and good. Michi are fire and everything came out so fast! 10/10 service from Abigail.

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    Great service!! Abagail mesera buena onda y attentive! Went during the game even tho it was very busy she kept up la comida deliciosa

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    Good food ! our server was dammaris Shes was so sweet and helpful with us.Today was our first time but will definitely be coming back .

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    Came to watch the Mexico game and Dammaris was super great she kept checking up on us & it was great service.

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    Ask the Community - Mariscos La Chula - Downey

    Do you also sell carne asada tacos?

    Yes! We sell a variety of of meats not only seafood

    Are the $1 fish tacos all day for Fridays?

    Hello Ana! Our fish tacos will be .99¢ only on Tuesdays, it is an all day special

    Is Fridays still $1 for fish tacos?

    Yes, Tuesday’s & Friday’s .99¢ fish tacos

    Do you guys still have bottomless mimosas?

    Yes everyday till 3pm

    So, this establishment serves fried cockroaches as a snack/botana. Does that mean that cockroaches are fried in the same fryer as all your other foods items like your fried fish, tostandos etc etc?

    Yes. After sweeping them off of the floor they throw them in the frier. They're 😋 delicious!

    Do you serve alcohol, beer or margaritas?

    Beer & margaritas !

    Are reservations available?

    I dont think so, the longest I have waited is about 30 to 40 minutes.

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    Tacos Don Goyo Downey

    Tacos Don Goyo Downey

    3.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    The wife and I were craving some tacos, we heard some good things about tacos don goyo so we…read moredecided to try it out. We got there on a Friday at 12pm and when we arrived to the location, the parking was ridiculous, they do not have any parking for customers other than in a very small cul de sac which is French for a dead end. They have 1 parking spot for handicap. It is obvious that the neighboring houses complained to the city about their customers taking all the residential parking so they built a wall in the middle of the street, crazy right! Anyways, let's get into the food!!! So we got the tacos, 4 pastor and 4 asada and a horchata, came out to about $50. Pretty pricey, worth it? I don't know. The tacos were great, the asada has a char flavor and the pastor is freshly roasted and served with pineapple, the tortillas seemed to be made by hand as well and gave it that real authentic flavor. The horchata was a bit too sweet. I would recommend this place, but make sure you go when it is not busy. The staff were polite and helpful when ordering, they did not rush at all. They have 3 benches in the shade available to eat on. It is an outside dining in a clean environment.

    Great place to eat if you're in the Downey or LA area. I'd say it's one of the best taco spots--my…read morewife and I really love it. I highly recommend the tacos, especially the carne asada and al pastor--they're the best on the menu. I've tried the quesadillas, but they weren't as tasty, and the tripitas weren't the best either. For the best experience stick with carne asada and al pastor. They have about three small tables on the side to eat, but there's no parking or restroom available. Bring hand sanitizer and be ready to park wherever you can (without causing any trouble). It's the LA area, so parking is always a challenge. But don't let that stop you from trying these tacos. Cheers!

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    Senor Birria

    Senor Birria

    4.4
    (744 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Happy mother's day to all moms…read more After church brunch for my wife who's a mom. Bring her to one of her favorite places. Busy as usual and shout out to the young lady counter staff. Vibrant personality bilingual so knowledgeable. Basicly she's got this counter handled! Great customer service. Oh and she is wait staff as well My Wife ordered Birria tostada bowls and I went back to the wet burrito. Horchata is blended well. Hispanic music flowing makes a comfortable sit in. I may have mentioned before They are POS by clover. That have beer, bottled sodas and cans. That have a unisex restroom Small salsa bar. If you want consomé to go they have 3 sizes. They have high chairs as well. This place is hard to find just look in the left corner of the strip mall and there they are. If your in a rush be patient the food is made to order so that means it will take a few. This mom and pop prides themselves on good food that also do catering and today I have seen a lot of pick ups of trays of Birria Wow Tostada bowl is awesome well plated shell looks quality. My wet burrito is the bomb with avocado sliced on top. Haven't found a place to top this. Food taste fresh and good taste This establishment is clean and cozy yet booming. One of my wife's and I spots we recommend

    I was in search of some Mexican food and saw the high ratings for this restaurant. The place is…read morevery hard to miss as there is only a small sign in the corner of the strip mall that distinguishes itself. It was empty when I walked in and was happily greeted by the cashier. I had ordered the birria plate and went to pack some salsa and pickled onions at the salsa bar. Food came out pretty quick which was great. The birria was good. It was very juicy and had a kick. There was a pretty big portion of meat too. The pickled onions were a great addition of flavor. The rice and beans were fine, but forgettable. I don't feel very impressed, but the whole meal was just decent. Overall the food was 3.5/5, but round up for the friendly service.

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    Tacos Gavilan

    Tacos Gavilan

    3.8
    (665 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Tacos Gavilán means "Taco Hawk" in English, so if you're a hawk for well made…read moretacos/mulitas/burritos or sopes set to a lively, thrumming soundtrack of South American music all at reasonable prices...then make like their namesake hawk and dive bomb your way to this restaurant! Your favorite Yelp correspondent was in the Downey area for a medical appointment when hunger pangs happily coincided w/ my need to kill a little time for traffic to abate. I ordered a mulita asada, a pair of asada tacos, my obligatory Diet Coke and a flan. The latter item would make my wife and doctor cringe because of my diabetes...So I ordered it solely for research, to give you fellow Yelpers an appraisal. My doctor and wife will be pleased to know I only sampled two bites of the flan. Tacos Gavilán features a well-provisioned self serve bar, brimming with all manner of flavorful sides. From refried beans to queso to finely minced onions y cilantro and multiple salsas, there's no shortage of items that'll elevate your order to Flavortown. The service is quick and friendly. The caliber of the food is good, tho not stellar. Certainly will fill you up and that's all you can or should expect at their (reasonable) prices The flan, made for Tacos Gavilán by a company called Flan-Tastic, is, true to its manufacturer, fantastic. Super moist, drenched in caramel with a bouncy, jello-like consistency. ALMOST as good as my best friend Mick's Cuban wife makes for special occasions. For my entree, two tacos, medium fountain beverage and dessert I spent $19.95, incl taxes.

    I tried this location for the first time and it didn't disappoint!…read moreVery delicious food and drinks. I loved my asada sope very tasty The tacos al pastor very also on point! Great customer service Nice and clean restaurant

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