El Pantano Marisqueria — Restaurant in Woodland

I've gone to El Pantano several times over the years, and there's one main reason I keep coming back: the shrimp cocktail.

Theirs is the only one out of several places I've tried that has a really good flavor and isn't bland. It's sweet, fruity, and full of shrimp, tomatoes, onions, avocado; I always order it along with something else, and the large order is big enough for most people to not be able to finish it and take it home.

The tacos I've had were good here as well, and I can't really say I've ever ordered something here I didn't like.

The tables are clean, and the service is good but there typically aren't a lot of wait staff, so if you need something you may need to wait a bit to catch someone's attention.

Overall, if you're in the Woodland area and like seafood or Mexican food, definitely...

This place is horrible. Went back when it was next to the jack in the box and not only was it overpriced, but they took forever to bring out the food and the portions were tiny, even for a small quesadilla it was 12 bucks and took 45 min to get. Everything from waitresses to cooks and tables were super unhygienic and dirty. It was hot, humid, the was music ridiculously loud where you couldn't hear anyone else speak. There was flies everywhere! I was ready to leave after 40 min of waiting for the food but they said they would still charge us eventhough we hadn't consumed anything. I asked how much longer and the waitress said she didn't know. It took another 30min to get light orders of food eventhough the place was empty. Literally just my family and a drunk in the corner half passed out munching...

Flavors of food was good. I ordered a chicken quesadilla which was very cheesy and the chicken tasted great. My BF ordered camarones al kora which tasted very good but a little salty and the shrimp was very tough because it was over cooked. Rice and beans are decent. The salad served with the entrees has oranges on it which was odd. Too many hot sauces on the table. I think 3 types is more than enough for people to choose from (there was like 10 different ones). Also thought it was weird that the prices on the menu are covered with white out so you don’t know the prices for the items. The service was great. Very welcoming and attentive. The karaoke was fun and...