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Santa Monica - Mariscos Guillen La Playita restaurant
4.9

Mariscos Guillen La Playita

  • Santa Monica
  • $
  • Mexican
  • Street
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    awful
  • Perks
    great

Food: Stale dishes of the sea

Ceviche Tostada and Shrimp Burrito at Mariscos Guillen La Playita triumph with their freshness and ample portions, however, the predominant narrative is one of unimpressive tastelessness. From the Pollo Taco with its bland chicken to many other reports of flavorless meals, the restaurant seems to miss the very essence of culinary creations – taste.

  • Great Quality

    Fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced, creating an exceptional dining experience.

  • Bad Taste

    Complaints of bland, flavorless, and disappointing food experiences prevalent.

Top 3 dishes at Mariscos Guillen La Playita

  1. 1

    Ceviche Tostada 🏆

    Fresh shrimp, crisp tortilla, balanced flavors, consistently delicious by many.

    Ceviche Tostada dish
  2. 2

    Shrimp Burrito

    Loaded with fresh shrimp; great flavor; best in the hemisphere.

    Shrimp Burrito dish
  3. 3

    Pollo Taco

    Great seafood tacos, often described as fresh, hot, and flavorful.

    Pollo Taco dish

Vibe: Disappointing drinks in a dump

While their cocktails rescue some of the dining experience, the ambiance puts a significant damper on overall enjoyment. Positioned next to a tire store and with a very limited and uncomfortable outdoor seating, the restaurant matches no description of a cosy dining spot.

  • Great Drinks

    Cocktails are fresh, tasty, and praised for their high quality.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Detractive remarks on poor ambiance alongside a tire store, very unappealing.

Perks: Overcrowded park and dine

The convenience quotient of Mariscos Guillen La Playita is seriously compromised. With its intense parking woes and the lack of sufficient dining tables forcing customers to improvise group meals, the restaurant's service, although friendly and quick, cannot salvage a subpar experience.

  • Great Service

    Staff are frequently cited as friendly, attentive, and providing fast service.

  • Hard To Park

    WARNING PARKING SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED, extremely frustrating for drivers