Mariscos El Cata

Congress St and Twiggs, San Diego
(619) 255-0670

Recent Reviews

Alaina McMinn

Food and service was amazing! I would definitely recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos

Andy R.

Great food great vibe. I eat out a lot this is highly recommended!!!!! The location is great as well. If your in old town SD definitely check this placo out!

Joy Dallas

Our server Allie was amazing and kind as she was funny. I personally didn’t love the ceviche (my preference) but the atmosphere and Allie made up for

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Beaner Eaner

The Birria juice was really good, the server was nice, and overall great customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos

Ahmad Bamarni

My experience at this restaurant in old Town wasn't pleasant because for one the food was overpriced and disgusting. And the customer service wasn't good. I wouldn't recommend anyone to eat

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jeannette E.

This restaurant is now under new ownership. The ambiance, service and food was great! We were greeted at the entrance by the owner himself, which made it special. Come check it out for yourself, I'm glad I did!

Ken B.

It's rare to have decent mariscos North of the CA-94 where you can sit down. The prices are reasonable. The Tacos Gobanodor were good. My wife enjoyed her michalada

Richard C.

This place was Soooooo Good, it's soo nice to have a legitimate Mariscos Restaurant in Old Town, this is Definitely a Place to eat, the Food is absolutely Delicious, Drinks where GREAT service was also Great, We will Definitely be Back

Yolanda D.

Had a Great time. The environment was nice, and added to the old Town feel. The food was Great, and our customer service was superb! Alex our server was really enjoyable and gave us alot of laughs, and down to earth! This added to our vacation list to return when visiting again! Thanks Alex, and staff

Jon Hamby

Arrived to empty tables full of food all around, much of which was on the floor. Should have known right then. Server delivered stale chips and salsa, so stale we couldn’t chew them. Ordered beans and guac, the beans were a soupy, milky mush, tasted like dirty water. Ordered quesabirria (corn and flour tortillas). The meal came out and was tasteless garbage. Gross boiled meat with half-hearted melted cheese on a soggy tortilla. This was one of the worst meals I’ve had in 15 years and I eat at restaurants 6 days a week all over the place. Took three bites, paid the $70 bill, and walked across the street to a restaurant that actually cares about the quality of food they provide to their patrons.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Birria Tacos

Mark Davidson

Stumbled upon this place and gave it a try. Got the El Cata Plata & shrimp & octopus tacos.Was surprised to see a mound of melted cheese on the tortilla. Not authentic at all. Veggies and seafood were over cooked.While the El Cata Plata looked good, it was the most bland seafood dish I have ever had.The raw Tuna didn't taste fresh, cooked shrimp & octopus were both over cooked rubber. Raw salops and raw shrimp were edible but flavorless.Tried adding salt, lime but it didn't do the trick. Ate a few bites of each item and asked for the bill.Service was quite slow.They also have a credit card fee.Do not recommend whatsoever.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ana A.

it's our 21st year anniversary and we made the right choice, by stopping here to eat!!! if you want to eat fresh seafood PLEASE STOP BY, you will not regret it

Sarah N.

If I could leave no stars I would. The food was disgusting, drinks were not good. The woman's bathroom had no toilet paper. DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!

Chris N.

There's nothing positive I can say about this restaurant drinks are overpriced, and average food was disgusting. Service was average. The women's bathroom had no toilet paper. will never return.

Sabrina R.

Decided to go here today and I regret it !!! I don't know how this place is open ! The food is absolutely disgusting! We should of left as soon as we got the chips and they were so stale they seemed like yesterdays chips , but we stayed and gave them a chance . I got asada tacos and the meat was not seasoned , tough pieces of what tasted like some sort of boiled meat ! We also got a asada burrito and there was no meat in it ! The birria tacos were awful ! They give you a side of what u think should be consomé but its hot sauce ! Save your time and money don't come here it's disgusting!!! The server was good tho !

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