Mariscos San Pedro was recommended by a longtime Chicago resident and it didn't disappoint. As a SoCal native and longtime L.A. resident, I was excited to explore Pilsen, the Mexican American neighborhood in Chicago. San Pedro was only a 20 minute walk from the National Museum of Mexican Art, so I was able to check out all the beautiful street murals during my stroll. Cuisine: 5/5. Taco de Camarones (Happy Hour Special and Bomb AF). Bursting with flavor, without bursting your wallet. I should have ordered more, but decided to try the Brandade Dorados. Considering I'm pretty basic with my mariscos (Taco de Pescado, Taco de Camaron, and Ceviche), this didn't disappoint my palette. Lot's of elements to this dish that create a memorable experience, even for a pollo/carne guy like myself. Salsa verde, Pico de gallo, lots of limon, and blue corn tortillas got the job done, followed by Flan to provide the master stroke. FYI: it's not a basic flan. Try it. You'll like it. Beverages: 4/5. San Pedro Margarita. Monopolio Lager Clara. Both refreshing and both a perfect blend to the meal. Get there early to take advantage of Happy Hour pricing. Service: 5/5. The entire staff was warm, friendly, and energetic. Big shout out to Yetzi for her service excellence! She offered great recommendations and made me feel like I wasn't a tourist. Also big shout out to the gentleman who bused the table. Y'all have a great team and I look forward to returning on the next trip to Chi-City. Ambiance: 5/5. Stylish, urbane, local vibe--and not touristy (except me). Great change from Magnificent Mile. You can tell it's a popular place and you'll see why when you eat here. Cumbias on lock (Los Angeles Azules, Sonora Dynamita, etc...) Buen provecho. read more

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This place is super cute! The service was great, however when we ordered we asked them to stagger things out since we wanted to try a lot and we had a small table. They brought everything out almost all at once which isn't a huge deal but makes things feel messy especially when you're trying to have a nice dinner. Onto the food... the oysters and the tuna tostada were great, and why I chose to come try this spot. The scallop ceviche was pretty bland and the empanadas were very sweet for some reason. I did however lose my appetite when I bit into one of the shrimp and it immediately turned to mush. I understand things happen but after that bite I wasn't in the mood to eat anything else. read more

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Mariscos San Pedro is the kind of place that makes you briefly consider quitting your day job to become a full-time ceviche groupie. The Tuna Tostada is a minor miracle on a tortilla: bright, silky, perfectly seasoned, and so fresh! All the fish here is fresh by the way. The room hums, the service hits that sweet spot between warm and polished, and every plate feels like it arrived straight from a chef's very happy daydream. And then there's that bread dish (pan de elotes) -- the kind of bread situation you tell your friends about in oddly specific detail, wondering if it's socially acceptable to order "just one more"... again. I did. It shows up as this unassuming carb sidekick but it kicks everything else off the table (I loved the crab Rangoon empanadas too)! If you're on the fence about going, let me help: stop reading, grab a reservation, and prepare to start ranking your life events with "That meal at Mariscos San Pedro" high on the list. It's hooked onto Thalia Hall, that's why I usually go, so if you have tickets for an event get your reservation in early because they sell out! read more

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What a fabulous place. VERY strong drinks. Yikes--one and I could barely speak. Chipotle braised short rib was a standout. Plantains super yummy. Salads unique and tasty. Not a big tres leche fan. Guac very tasty but a bit spicy for the faint of hear. Good vibe. Good service. read more

Mariscos San Pedro is a place I thought only existed in my imagination...A fresh seafood taco spot that goes above and beyond freshness but well thought through flavors, dishes and a theme that flows so easily. All the highlighted dishes are worth every bite and as an added bonus you have a fun bar downstairs called the punchhouse and a classic theater upstairs in Thalia Hall so you never have to leave. read more

Mariscos San Pedro - Tuna Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Well hello, Mariscos San Pedro, and welcome to my "Best Meal Ever" list lol. I've been to Thalia Hall so many times and I'm embarrassed I never noticed this gem next door. Everything we ate was made with such an original point of view. The Octopus Sonoran dog was amazing, the lobster quesabirria taco was tender and flavorful, the elotes galette was flaky and seasoned perfectly, and the "masa-ron" dessert was the most unique dessert I've seen in a very long time. This place was hopping on a Thursday evening and the waitress didn't miss a beat. I HAVE to come back here and you should too! read more

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Octopus in a hotdog bun? Yes please! Possibly my favorite mussels and fries, along with Pilsen Yards'. This place is not cheap, prepare to spend, but it will reward you with a delicious meal and Mezcal experience. Friendly staff, and energetic ambiance, but not obnoxious. I recommend sitting at the bar. read more

I've heard raving reviews about this spot, so this restaurant has been on my list for awhile! Snagging a weekday evening reservation was fairly easy (it wasn't busy at all), and the service and ambiance is nice. Now this is based on what I got. I didn't get any of the marketplace priced items (whole fish dishes etc) so those could be where this spot shines. They do have an extensive ceviche list; i tried the scallop ceviche which was mediocre honestly (recommend getting another one). I also got the torched oysters with the spicy butter, which was my favorite thing. Also got the taco sampler, and honestly the only good taco was the battered cod one (the other two were not great IMO). My friend got the surf and turf platter, which didn't really come with much surf (shrimp) or turf (steak) for the price. Overall l, it's okay but seemed to be more overhyped than anything read more

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First, when we walked the hostess was cold and unfriendly so my expectations were low from that vibe. Then we met our waitress-- Mali, a breath of fresh air. She was the perfect server and you can just tell she loves her job and takes pride. She knew the menu well, explained it all nicely and all her suggestions were spot on. I was asking a lot of questions and she was patient and if she didn't know the answer she went to find the answer. Over all the our waitress made our experience extra special, thank you Mali. Now you the food-- y'all!!! The food was fantastic and so flavorful. Every dish was different and delicious, not one complaint. We ate: Eel tostada -- this was our favorite, I could of eaten 3 of these. It was so good and the flavors were each unique. Korean fried cobia collar- this was a lot of food! Another great dish; bone in fish fried to perfection with delicious sides Soft shell crab taco- fire!! I've never had a taco like this and we were blown away. Granizado dessert- I was emotional eating this because of how good it was this dessert has so much layers to it, every bite was a piece of heaven. I would of gotten another one if I wasn't so full. The N/A bloody Mary was excellent as well! This dining experience was really amazing and we can't wait to return. read more

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Ambiance - super cute, modern, spacious, love the interior design Service - exceptional, our server was so sweet and offered us menu recs Food - love love love their ceviche and the sauce they paired it with, the octopus sonoran was my favorite (octopus was cooked to perfection) read more

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Elevated Mexican seafood restaurant perfect for a date night or a cute experience with friends! We were immediately captivated by the bold and fun colors on the wall and the menu. They were a James Beard semi finalist in 2025 and named one of the best restaurants in Chicago, and the top best new restaurant of 2024. Ofc course I had to come try! For two ppl, we shared three dishes and had leftovers!! The coctel was a ceviche with shrimp, octopus, mussels, and avocado. I loved how fresh every ingredient tasted, the octopus was just the right amount of chew, and the shrimp were large and plump. Superrr refreshing dish served with two tostadas. We also got the tuna tostadas which comes with black garlic, salsa macha, and avocado! This is their most popular dish, but I found it a bit salty. Tasted a bit like chili oil with tuna, which is an interesting combo with the Asian flare. Finished with the mussels and fries - WOW!! What a GENEROUS portion!! Granted it was $32... but it came with a big bowl of shoestring fried and whole piece of french bread, and at least 30-40 mussels. The sauce was this creamy chipotle lime that was so drinkable and delish! Service is great, and the busser was sooooo adorable I wanted to give that guy a big hug! read more

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I'm not sure what it is with this particular address and its slow service. Last time we were in this building was when Duseks was still here and we experience extremely slow service that day. This time around, we decided to come for brunch on a Sunday, and experienced the same damn thing. Slow service. The food was good though. I ordered their Cali Burrito, my wife ordered their Blue Corn Tlacoyo, me and my son shared their Baja Fish Tacos and my daughter ordered their pancakes. We did ask for everything to be brought out together but they decided to ignore that and brought my burrito about 10 minutes before everyone else's dish. Not wanting the my burrito to get cold, I ate about half the burrito before the rest of the dishes came out. The pancakes are good and my wife's Tlacoyo was delicious. It came with a fried egg, black beans, crema and salsa. The Cali Burrito came with marinated steak & shrimp, fries, pico de gallo, avocado, and aioli all inside the burrito. Yes it could have used more steak in there, but overall a very delicious burrito. The Baja Fish Tacos were also good. The fish was fried perfectly, the aioli was good, but would have preferred a wetter slaw with the pickled onions and a chipotle red sauce to go along with the aioli. That's my preference and that's how they serve it in Ensenada, Mexico. We will definitely be returning. read more

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TLDR: GET THE MUSSELS!! Great food at great prices! Came here on a Friday night after a couple of cocktails at our favorite cocktail bar, The Alderman, and it did not disappoint! Everything we ordered tasted fresh! We got the oysters, Hokkaido Scallops, Tuna Tostada, Mussels & Fries, and fried collar (it was on the chef's special menu). I think we might've gotten a couple more things but we ate it before we took pictures so I can't remember lol. Honestly, there wasn't a single item that we didn't like! Literally, everything we ate was FANTASTIC. Especially the spicy mussels! It comes out in a giant pot, FYI. I was not prepared for how big this dish was. We ordered it at the very end, thinking it'll be a nice way to end our meal... which it was, but it could've fed a small family. It packs just the right amount of heat, and the fries and bread are a match made in heaven with this dish! I can see why our server eats this every day. Until now, Franklin Room's Spicy Miso Mussels were my favorite, but now I'm not sure... We'll definitely be back to try their Omakase menu! read more

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Flavors! Seafood! Vibes! This spot is not to be missed if you're looking for a semi-upscale night out. With a menu focused on seafood, Mexican flavors inspire truly phenomenal dishes split between a cold, hot and mains menu meant for sharing. Dishes not to miss: mussels (served with frites and hunk of French bread); lobster birria quesadilla (this is a fall menu item and DAMN DELICIOUS); squash side (this was a seasonal item but not too be missed: squash purée with squash bites, cotija, salsa matcha amazingness). I'd skip the crab Rangoon empanadas but I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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Our server gave excellent recommendations, and one of them ended up being my favorite being the mussels with fries. It was perfectly seasoned and comforting. The tuna tostada was also unique, with a nutty undertone that took me a minute to get used to but grew on me quickly. Scallops were another standout, especially in the sauce they came with. Great service, great seafood. read more

Mariscos San Pedro - mussels & fries, oysters, tuna tostada, oysters - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

came here for a family dinner around 5:15pm and we had a nice time. the wait staff was friendly and helpful in informing us of the various menu options. we ordered a few different things and the standouts were probably the snapper ceviche, the butter oysters, the octopus dog, and the esquites. the snapper ceviche was very fresh and tasty, and the sauce it came in was also fresh and delicious and perfectly tart. the butter oysters were interesting, it tasted like they put some kind of spicy mayo and then a lot of tajin on top. the octopus dog was really good- it somehow tasted like a hot dog kinda which was really interesting. my family didn't like the esquites and said it was too vinegary and the corn wasn't very sweet but i actually thought it was delicious and savory and buttery goodness. overall, i thought the atmosphere and vibe of this place was lovely and the food was overall good. i know my family can be kinda particular so im also accounting for that. read more

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Everything here was great! The seafood was super fresh and was highlighted perfectly by the chefs balance of flavors for each dish. These "simple" dishes were elevated by the right amount of spicy heat, Mexican seasoning, and citrusy brightness , making every bite delicious. My favorite were between the achiote oysters, camarones al pastor and the snapper ceviche...I couldn't decide which was the best. The mussels were also delicious and it comes with fries and a fresh roll of bread, perfect for dipping into the delicious sauce. This menus is perfect for sharing. Making it great so you can try a little bit of everything. The service was also amazing. They were very attentive and accommodating even when it was busy. Shout out to my server Heaven who made the experience extra memorable. Definitely a must try! read more

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My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 3/50 Month tried: January Favorite dish: Hokkaido Scallop Aguachile My husband had been dying to go here and it lived up to the hype!! So many fresh and delicious seafood options. I definitely recommend coming with a group, because you'll want to try everything. The Hokkaido Scallop Aguachile was easily the best dish, and we still talk about it months later. The lobster crawfish quesabirria and sablefish were other standouts. Surprisingly, the octopus Sonoran dog was not as popular as the group expected it to be. We were also surprised that the nopales were not a veggie side but rather a cheese dip. Still yummy though! read more

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I finally got around to eating at this avant-garde Mexican restaurant on Saturday August 2. First of all, the hype surrounding this new addition to Pilsen is very well warranted. I started off with the hokkaido scallop aguachile which was absolutely delicious. The hibiscus colored and flavored scallops in a slightly fruity and spicey sauce was nothing less than great I would return here again just for this dish! I then, had the baja fish taco which was good. Next, I had the decadent octopus sonoran dog which was more of a lobster roll than a hot dog. This was another big hit because it was just that good! This was very rich and delicious like a lobster roll. I also tried the crab rangoon which was okay and my least favorite of what I ordered on this day. I was very happy to see wines from Mexico on their listing. I have not always been a fan of Mexican wines. But the quality over the last 10 years has made huge improvements. As a result, I can now say that yes Mexico produces some very good wine now and more Mexican restaurants should carry them. After visiting the Valle de Guadalupe wine region and also from the Todos Santos region I can now say I am a fan. I enjoyed a rosado wine from a region that I am not familiar with from the Queretaro region which was surprisingly good. I in addition to the wine, enjoyed the Bitter Love cocktail which was the best new cocktail I have tried in a long time. To finish off the great meal I ordered dessert. I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised to see a leche frita on the menu (carta) which is a delicious dessert from norther Espana. Ordering it was the right choice because it was down right delicious! Last but not least, I do have to mention the great service that I received from my server Mya. She was great and patiently answered a lot of my questions about my first time visit to this restaurant. My experience here was great and I highly recommend you visit as well. I can't wait to return! read more

Mariscos San Pedro - Octopus Sonoran dog - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food. My favorite was tuna tostada, and Caesar salad. The fried oyster tacos were quite good too. A great neighborhood to boot. I bought a few pieces next door. Super trendy area. The place reminded me of all the great seafood restaurants I had at Mexico City. If you can't travel to Mexico City, come here instead. read more

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We had an absolutely wonderful dinner at Mariscos San Pedro last night. Our second visit and it was even better than the first. We were sat at a very private table that felt very romantic (it was Valentine's day) and the service was friendly and efficient. The Torre de Mariscos was amazing, a lovely combination of tuna, octopus, lobster, scallops, kampachi and avocado served with tostados and 3 sauces. It was the best thing we've eaten in quite a while, the fish was so fresh. We also tried the lobster and crayfish quesabirria and we would definitely order it again, very tasty. We had a lovely sparkling wine from Mexico and a really good margarita. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Really fun and vibey restaurant! The inside is super colorful and spacious. The staff is all very friendly. The margarita was delicious! We ordered a ton of food. The red snapper ceviche was pretty good. The crab Rangoon empanadas were nothing exciting but still good! The tuna tostada was very interesting it almost tasted like a dorito! The surf and turf was my favorite dish the shrimp was phenomenal! The desert we got was super good I can't remember the name but it was a chocolate with caramel ice cream and bananas! read more

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Absolutely loved this seafood spot in Pilsen! The decor is so cute. The place is really spacious (with an outdoor patio) and the service was excellent! (They gave great menu recommendations! I came for lunch and I loved the mussels & fries, the cali burrito, and the guava donut. read more

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Second visit here in two years, and worth the trip for sure. Both were immediately in advance of a show at Thalia Hall; Mariscos San Pedro is literally in the same building. Unique, reasonably priced, fascinating (and colorful) menu -- not the usual Mexican pabulum that you see at most restaurants. We enjoyed tostadas, the tuna tartare, and the torre de Mariscos as apps, and then went on to tacos, the mussels and fries, and a couple of specials (the menu is designed for sharing) -- all recommended by our FABULOUS server and all delicious. I enjoyed their house margaritas, other of our party had wine by the glass and mexican beer. Also of note -- somehow Open Table messed up our reservation, and the team at the restaurant was polite and awesome about ensuring we had a table nonetheless. Next time we're in the neighborhood, we'd absolutely return -- unique, fun, and reasonably priced "elevated" mexican seafood spot. read more

Fresh sardines tostada - more on the salty side but the pistachio mole helped balance out the saltiness, sardines were fresh Snapper ceviche y aguachile - the crunchiness of the coconut gave it a surprising texture and the server pours the leche de tigre around the dish Octopus sonoran dog - octopus was cooked perfectly and the salsa macha gave it a nice kick to it, wrapped in a texas toast like bread Shrimp gobernador taco - the shrimp is wrapped in a crispy Monterrey Jack cheese roll which gave it a surprising crunchy texture and it's on the tortilla topped with onion, avocado, and chimichurri Andrew's plantain taco - the taro was very settle, the plantain flavor overpowered it, not sure what the green stuff was, the sauce (cucumber, cilantro) that came with it gave it a nice kick Mango citrus sorbet helado - they give you one perfectly big round scoop, texture is a mixture of sorbet and ice cream, creamy yet light, very refreshing "Masa"ron - a blue macaron and the filling was very interesting, price was expensive for one macaron ($4) and it was underwhelming Special cocktail drink (forgot what it was called, on the special drink menu) - tasted like horchata with rum Overall, the ambience and decor are really nice and the food was very unique. More on the pricey side. Dishes on menu are meant to be shareable plates. Will come back to try their other drinks and menu items. Saw the whole fried fish served at other tables and it looked amazing. Location is where Dusek's used to be and right next to Thalia Hall. read more

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Food was good but service was pretty terrible. Considering it's at the same price point as some really nice steakhouses I will probably not be returning anytime soon. Red Snapper ceviche and Crab Rangoon empanadas were bomb though so it is a shame. The host had an attitude with us? It was weird. We got a text saying our table was ready but when we got there they sat a party of the same size that came in after ours even though our reservation was at the same time. We got the text at 8:55 that our table was ready for our 9:00 reservation but didn't get sat until 9:20. We didn't even complain or say anything and got met with "can I help you ???? " while waiting, by the same host who told us to wait 5 min prior..... maybe she was having a bad day or stressed idk but it was very confusing since we didn't say anything to her prior to that specific interaction other than confirming we were ok with waiting. The server also didn't refill our water until the end of the meal by our request but kept pushing us to get alcoholic drinks multiple times throughout the dinner. Like I said, the food was good but for $18-20 for tapa size dishes I wasn't expecting for the service to be bad but who knows maybe I caught them on a off day. read more

Mariscos San Pedro - Text confirmation - A screenshot of a text message conversation showing a reservation confirmation for Mariscos San Pedro, a seafood restaurant. The messages include a notification that the table is ready and a reply indicating arrival, with links to additional details. The background is dark, and the text is in white and green bubbles. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My coworker and I had a hankering for a Mexican and seafood spot in this really nailed it. We probably chose an earlier reservation time at 5:30 close to when we had gotten off of work. It was strange because we felt like we were the only ones in there, but it definitely got busier as it got later in the evening, it was nice because it felt like we were doing Mexican style tapas, I started out with this amazing drink I could've easily had 2 or more. It was something with abuelita, texting like a Mexican chocolate with an old-fashioned or something. It was really good. The menus may rotate as well. We had the tuna tostada, the scallop aguachiles, snapper ceviche, lobster quesabirria, grilled cammarones, tamal con mole, and the whole dorado. Then we ended it all with flan. Everything was so flavorful. It was such a fun tasting experience. Service was pretty good and helpful with recommendations. read more

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I had such a great experience at Mariscos San Pedro! We ordered the Mexican Caesar salad, mussels and fries, and the guayaba flan--and everything was absolutely delicious. The salad was super fresh, flavorful, and had a great mix of textures that made it stand out. The mussels came in an incredibly rich, flavorful sauce that we happily soaked up with the fresh baguette--soft on the inside with the perfect crunch on the outside. The fries were a surprise hit, too. Cooked in beef tallow, they had amazing depth of flavor and a crispy, golden finish. The guayaba flan was a perfect ending to the meal--creamy, smooth, and beautifully complemented by the guava flavor. Definitely a unique twist on the traditional dessert. Service was excellent--friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, with colorful wall art that added a really nice touch. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area--it's a gem! read more

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I had dinner solo at Mariscos San Pedro on my last night in Chicago. First, I love that they will allow you to make a reservation for a solo diner, because a lot of places won't. Second, I love that they gave me the option of sitting at the bar or at a table. If possible, I always opt for a table, because I usually don't want to be chatted up by other solo diners, especially not after a long day at the convention center. I had come in with a sort of game plan, but my waiter ended up talking me into more food than I had originally planned. The peer pressure! I ended up cutting stuff in half and then taking it back to eat in the hotel room much later (I had a 5:45pm reservation). I had: - Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche with Jamaica, Pina, and Serrano - Tuna Tostada with Black Garlic, Salsa, Macha, and Avocado - Taco Trio with Shrimp Gobernador, Baja Fish, and Andrew's Plantain taco - Tamal con mole with duck and sesame - Flan with vanilla and maracuya The favorites was the Tuna Tostada, the Shrimp Gobernador Taco and the Flan. The Tuna Tostada was fresh, vibrant, and flavorful. The Shrimp Gobernador Taco was so tasty - essentially grilled cheese with shrimps and then thrown into a corn tortilla. I would order a whole order of this next time. The flan was very good - very jiggly, but also I loved the passion fruit sauce on top. I love the contrast between the tartness of the passion fruit and the sweetness of the flan itself. Service was, of course, great. It wasn't full at 5:45pm on a Sunday night, but by the time I left around 7pm, it was packed to the gills. Definitely make a reservation if you're looking to eat around dinner time. read more

My partner made the reservation 3 weeks in advance so you know we were looking forward to trying this place. The first wrong turn was getting the incorrect appetizer, which can happen and it was comped so we didn't complain. The problem is that they forgot our actual ordered apps and never brought them. An hour goes by and with no appetizers yet and I get my main dish, followed by one of the appetizers which were cold empanadas, and then the second crab rangoon empanadas that were good but more dough than crab. My partner received his entree 10 minutes after mine, and apps. My surf and turf was more fat than meat, which was unappetizing. My partner's snapper was more breading than fish. He couldn't even get half way through without eating more breading than fish. These dishes are around $60 by the way, so we had high expectations. I don't know if they just didn't have an expo that night, but it completely ruined the experience. Also, they add a 4% "back of house" charge. We wouldn't have minded paying for that if the experience was better. I will say that our server was sweet, but the food was never checked on, given, and not what we expected. What seemed to be a manager was clearly walking around bussing tables, yet we still found ourselves looking around for someone to ask where our food was. We won't be going back, but we tried to like it! Pretty decor though! read more

Mariscos San Pedro - Snapper - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It took us months and months to finally visit Mariscos only because it is in Pilsen and we never really find ourselves in the area. We ended up having our monthly double date here so we were super excited to try a bunch of items off the menu. The space is way bigger than it looks from the outside and also when you walk in. There's a bar area and two main seating areas. Great variety of cocktails and all very tasty. For starters, we shared the snapper and Hokkaido scallop ceviche. I was fully expecting to not like the snapper one at all, so that's why I ordered the scallop. But I was wrong.. the snapper was amazing. Super refreshing and the flavors.. the flavors here is like a flavor bomb in your mouth. We were also taken back by the Hokkaido scallops because we've never seen scallops that were beet colored! I don't think there was anything wrong with the scallop ceviche but in comparison to the snapper, it wouldn't stand a chance. Between four, we shared one of the tuna tostadas.. which with each of our bites, we were drooling to order each one of us another one. The black garlic and the fresh tuna.. impeccable combination. Have not tasted anything this good in so long.. besides the polenta bites at Kai Zan. The play on texture and flavor is unbeatable. One bite and I was in love!! For our mains, we shared the lobster quesadilla, pulpo sonoran dog, and mussels and fries. Lobster quesadilla had a generous amount of lobster in it but nothing super out of the ordinary. A bit heavy given there's a lot of cheese though. Now.. I was both excited and skeptical about the octopus hot dog. I can say that it has a bunch of interesting flavors going on and somehow it all worked? But I'm not sure if I loved it and would order it again. Definitely works but maybe to get for the one time. I've also never thought to wrap octopus in bacon so that was a first! I do wish the pulps was a bit more charred. The mussels and fries were my favorite out of our main dishes. The broth was so rich and comforting and the crispy fries tasted so good submerged in the broth. Can't go wrong with this dish. To finish off our amazing meal, we shared the flan which was a stretch for us given how full we were but we wanted something sweet. It was super rich and creamy with good bounce. Overall, don't know why it took us so long to come by. I definitely want to come back for their brunch menu next time!! read more

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I so enjoyed dinner at Mariscos San Pedro before a concert upstairs in Thalia Hall! Excellent service, delicious Latin-inspired dishes, and a cool vibe will definitely bring me back the when I'm in Chicago. The photo is the squash esquites...tan ricos! To drink, Not Your Abuela's...also delish. read more

Mariscos San Pedro - Squash esquites...tan rico! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the restaurant in Thalia Hall. I attended an event in the Tack Room and due to technical difficulties with the QR code there I had to walk over to the restaurant and order to go (which gave me access to their full menu!). The crab Rangoon Empanadas were fantastic. The lobster quesadillas were good but harder to eat on my lap in the Tack Room. Server was SUPER friendly and accommodating - technically because there IS that QR code they don't normally place to go orders for across the hall but she made it work. Would love to visit again for a sit down dinner. read more

Wow, wow, wow! Walked in on a Saturday and sat at the bar! We were taken care of by Blanca who was the hostess with the mostest! She guided us through the menu in an expert way! The music was bumping and not too loud and the ambiance was beautiful! Mood lighting and all! The food was phenomenal! The crab Rangoon empanadas were the star of the show!!!! The tuna tostada did live up to the hype so much that I ordered a second one! The shrimp tacos were okay! Overall this place is so vibrant and fun and I would highly recommend for a date night, night out , or group dinner!!! So delicious !! read more

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All under the same roof of Thalia Hall, Punch House and Tack Room, we made reservations for dinner at Mariscos San Pedro. The menu offered seafood dishes with a Mexican elegance. The colorful and animated fish sort of gave me fish and chips shanty vibes, but the actual dishes that came out were beautiful and delicious. Our server was very helpful in recommending a couple of plates to share amongst the table of meat and non-meat eaters. There was an eclectic variety brought out to us with fine execution of flavors and taste. My experience was better than I could imagine. We had a great dinner and a couple of outstanding bites such as the Fresh Sardines with pistachio mole, and the Chef's special. read more

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In my opinion, the food was delicious. It's more of a seafood Mexican place but the service was spectacular in the army was great. It's such a great date night place. I would recommend going to this place if you like Mexican food raw read more

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solid meal, some highlights and other just ok dishes. the drinks were just ok as well. a very large space with multiple dining rooms, service is friendly, food comes quickly. The tacos (fish especially), and the aguachile/ceviche were the highlights. the quesadilla was solid, the caesar was unmemorable, the tuna tostada was also nice. read more

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Absolutely fantastic time here! I went with friends because we wanted to try alot of the menu and everything was so good!! Unique and complex flavors, great service and even half off wine bottles on Mondays! Ambiance is chill and makes for a fun environment with friends! read more

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I thought very hard and long about the 2 star rating but I think it is fair. The staff are amazing. Very courteous, very pleasant and responsive. If anything they hover a bit much, I think I can take care of my own water level in my glass without having a staff monitor it for me. This is not the sort of restaurant that I would expect that to be the norm. Upon entry, we were given menus the size of North America. The menus are ginormous. If you are seated at a high top, one menu almost covers the entire table. Along with that monstrosity of a menu we were also given two additional menus containing rather serious typos... wine listed for $5 is actually $50--I figured $5 a glass is a good break, but I was wrong. Not everything on the menu is available... while there are two kinds of cold oysters listed only the Natural was available (6 for $22) and so we placed an order to share. It took a bit of time for the oysters to arrive (no big deal). The oysters are served with some sort of passion fruit "mignonette" with serrano and limes... These were the most bland, non-distinct, tasteless, except for a hint of lime, oysters I have ever had. Total bust. We then got the mussels and fries. The food arrived in a very elegant tureen which was a fiesta for the eyes. The chipotle sauce and the bolillo bread along with the fries were amazing. Heavenly mix of flavors I was sad to see finished. That food was delicious. One of the best mussels and fries I have ever had. Hands down. We then ordered from the tacos section: the Lobster-Crawfish quesabirria along with a lobster consommé as a dipping sauce. These were prepared as a quesabirria should be expected, I was having these for the first and not being a big fan of cheese, there was too much of it for me. This one is on me. If you aren't a fan of cheese, this dish isn't for you. So am passing no judgment on it, a person who loves cheese likely will find it very tasty. However, my companion who loves cheese did not finish her taco... To be fair though, the taste of the tacos were not offensive to me and the consommé was all right (I would put a bit more salt in it). A puzzling thing with respect to wine. We order a glass and the first serving's poor was noticeably small. I though perhaps the wine glasses are large making the 5oz serving too small. When we received the second order of wine, the poor was double the first serving... I did not ask for an explanation but am just stating facts as I observed them. The restaurant's atmosphere is loud. There is a brouhaha of people talking which give the place more of a cafeteria feel. If you get to sit in the annex part the smell of fish, cooking, and smoke is more than I like to experience. In fact, the next day, I noticed that all my clothes smelled like fish. I had to literally throw all our clothes in the wash and put our coats in the dryer with a sheet to get the fish smell out of it. Perhaps they need to run the fans above the cooking area at a higher level...? In any event-I doubt we will return but if we do it will be because of the mussels. So one star for the amazing staff and one star for the amazing mussels. read more

Mariscos San Pedro - The $5 is a typo! It's really $50! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I only came here for drinks, but it's a relaxed and colorful atmosphere and I enjoyed myself. Easy to get a seat, fast and friendly service at the bar, and good drinks. I didn't try the food but it looked decent. Good prices and right next to Thalia Hall so a good pre-show destination. read more