Mariscos El Rafa — Restaurant in Chino

Got sat right away. Order was taken right away and our food came right away. Waitresses checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything which was great but one waitress skinny with long straight dark hair in a ponytail was a bit intimidating with no smile. Tostadas mixtas were the bomb with abalon fish, shrimp, octopus (big chunks), cucumbers, red onions, lime and house chile.  Music choice and volume  was great.  Sign outside said cash only which I have no problem with but atm machine inside charged 2.75. I advised its our 1st time and asked for recommendations on drinks as they were not clear on menu. Same intimidating waitress said quickly "only bottle of sodas, bottled beers and michaladas" So I had to ask for sprite which was warm. I had to ask for cups of ice. But I did get the cups of ice quick. Overall I give this place 4 stars. Great atmosphere. Restrooms were clean. It was busy so it's...

So for the most part I LIKED this place but after what happened on Father’s Day we won’t be going here anymore. My son ordered the camarones empañisados ( crispy shrimp) as soon as I saw the plate I knew something was off. I took a bite to make sure they were fully cooked they weren’t. By the time I told my son not to eat them he had already ate two an he ran to the restroom to throw up. I asked the waitress why do they look like this it doesn’t look like all the other crispy shrimp an she said we don’t cook them in house there frozen?!? How are you gonna sell crispy shrimp an try an fry them when there fully frozen. To top it off the batter was not fully cooked my son didn’t eat anything an left...

I happen to stumble into this restaurant a couple of weeks ago while doing laundry at the laundromat next door. I had the chilaquiles plate and was not disappointed! I was going to have the same today but I'm happy that the really nice man who took my order recommended the machaca plate! The food is great ! Good size portions and not overly salted just the right amount 🙂The place is very clean and great customer service I will definitely be going back and to try the rest of...