Mariscos El Puerto — Restaurant in Chino

The location is an old gas station converted into a restaurant. The inside has small tables that can be joined together for large groups. The restaurant is heavily decorated with murals. It is clean.

I ordered to go to my family. 1st I tried to call in the order, but the phone was busy. So I had to go in and place the order.I'm assuming that they turn off the phones on Fridays/or during Lent. It was a hectic restaurant. I did have to wait. You have to order 1st at the register & pay. They take cash or card.

The food is very fresh and delicious. I had a Sonora taco, which is battered fish and shrimp with cabbage on a flour tortilla, onions, and tomatoes. They also have a cream sauce. It was super yummy. The cost was $3.49 per taco. I also had fish tacos(battered fish) which are made similar to the Sonora taco just on a corn tortilla under $2. I also tasted my mom's corn cake, sweet and...

Food: The fish tacos are some of my favorites in the area especially for the price! The fish is so fresh and flavorful! They are also made to order so be prepared to wait for a few minutes, especially when it's busy. I've also had the ceviche tostada which is very flavorful and a generous helping. Also, they have a nice salsa bar with chiles and jalapeños and pickled carrots up for grabs.

Drinks: I haven't tried their Micheladas yet but I've seen them made and they look delicious!

Setting: It's a casual dining area with a few booths and tables and a giant underwater mural on the walls. It can get a bit loud and crowded at lunch time during lent season lol

Service: Staff have been friendly and have answered any questions I've had.

TIP: check out the weekly specials-they're a bargain!

Verdict: I'll be back to satisfy that...

Mariscos el Puerto in Chino has absolutely ruined me for all other carne asada tacos. Seriously, nobody else comes close. I've tried carne asada tacos at countless places, and these are in a league of their own. The meat is the star of the show – incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. It's not chewy or tough like you find at so many other taco spots. They've clearly mastered their marinade and cooking process because the carne asada is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It's seasoned perfectly, with just the right amount of char from the grill. I honestly don't know what their secret is, but it's magic. If you're even remotely a fan of carne asada tacos, you have to try mariscos el puerto . I'm telling you, these tacos are life-changing. Go. Now. You...