El rayo seafood boil

4100 S Palo Verde Rd, Tucson
(520) 589-7250

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Susan Ng

Ceviche was decent. The boiled lobster tail tasted dry and bad. But the vibe was great there. We got there at noon and there was hardly anyone and I feel like this truck is the only truck open at lunch time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil

Clickelle

Amazing! Tried small items from most trucks at the Swap Meet court and this is the one I *NEED TO* go back to! Tried the ceviche and want the whole menu based off the sumptuous flavor and excellent service (they added extra tostada shell since we picked up our order late). INCREDIBLE FLAVORS AND MEGA PORTIONS, THANK YOU🤩💫🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

EH Imports

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I was pleasantly surprised! I didn’t expect such exceptional, high-quality food from a food truck. This was the most flavorful crab boil I’ve ever had—every bite was bursting with flavor! The lobster, shrimp, and crab were all plump, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Definitely a must-try!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Corn

Scott Acus

I wouldn't necessarily est it there at the pool picnic tables, but bring it home and it's golden! Quality was great and quantity was amazing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily L

Short wait, reasonable prices and the seafood boil was so good! Definitely coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Santaniello

I went there a week ago and got the number six boil and it was exactly as they said it was on the menu had all this food and it was excellent. I went back again on Friday night and got the same item boil number six and it had only a few potatoes no sausages and like 8 shrimp not a half pound like it's supposed to have. I was disappointed enough the second time not to want to go back there again but I would say the people who are going there need to make sure you get everything you pay for. I ate the first one there and had the second one to go and didn't know it was so little until after I got home. That second time it was early in the night and maybe they were just trying not to run out I don't know but it was very disappointing as a food is very good but it wasn't enough for four people that second time but was really more than enough for four people that first time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Jasmine

Delicious. Very short wait, less than 10 minutes to get the plate. Everything was well seasoned. The medium was perfect, little kick but not too spicy. My partner and I got the 1lb shrimp plate. It was a perfect amount of food to share without feeling overly full. Everything was cooked to perfection. Tender shrimp, soft potatoes, and the sausage and corn were perfectly cooked. The environment is super nice too. I could see this being a perfect spot for a nighttime dinner because theres nearby foodstands with churros and other sweet treats too! Definitely gonna come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

janet Boone

My daughter and I ordered big combo platter and it was amazing. When I picked up, the presentation was great and carefully wrapped so it did not leak in my car. It was way more food than we expected and so good. Very seasoned, not too hot but very good flavor! I might even argue the best seafood boil in Tucson! Definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Nelson

The food was amazing. Even though we did not get everything extra we paid for :/ we live an hour away it was still nice and hot

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Simon B

BEWARE!!!! I purchased a Seafood Boil. I was expecting to pay their website menu price, however, when I picked up the food I was over charged over $20. When I went back and brought it to the workers attention, he apologized & said he was new. Then the owner stepped in and said, NO, you were charged the right price. I pulled up the website price & he said, ahhh, that's our old prices. As I looked at the board price, it was the same as the website. I was so upset, I just walked away. Becareful when doing business here. They are shady!

Kelsey Evans

Got a seafood boil from here for my birthday and it was 🔥 the amount of food for the price is so worth it! It’s hard to find good seafood in Tucson this is definitely a great place to go!

Jon Lira

Oh boy, this place, while simple and small, is by far and beyond DELICIOUSLY well put together and you can taste the love poured into the seafood boil! Come on by and taste for yourself! Try a bit of everything! Yes it's a little pricey, as is any location that deals in seafood boils, but the shrimp! Oh mmmmmmm yummmmm! You HAVE TO TRY FOR YOURSELF! It's messy but that's just it, YOU WANT TO MAKE A MESS EARING THIS FOOD! DEEEEEELICIOUS!!!

Walter Whately

It was good, but the swap meet property is kind of a dump. Also, El Rayo overcooks the seafood a bit.

Lioncita 24

Simply delicious! Big Huge portions! We ordered two combos but one would had been enough for us both. I've traveled the country eating seafood boil in Louisiana and thisbhands down is the best. Way more food than chain restaurants. They're generous with potatoes, sausage and seasoning. Fast and friendly service.
We were driving by the area in our California trip. But we will definitely be back.

Alexander Barrow

PHENOMENAL!! I'm very picky with seafood in the desert and the flavors that come with not having a natural body of water to source from. The flavors in the seafood boil we ordered were extraordinary! If I could give 6/5 stars, this would be the place to receive that kind of praise. Food and prices are leagues ahead of the competition.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Boil, Wings and Fries

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