El Cangrejo seafood restaurant
$$ • Seafood
Hours:
4472 S Archer Ave, Chicago
(773) 331-2092
About El Cangrejo seafood restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Caldo De Camaron Con Cascara Shell on Shrimp Soup
Charola Jumbo Hostiones Preparados Micheladas
Charola Mixta El Cangrejo Crab Mix Platter
Orden De Langostinos Order of Prawns
Huachinango Frito Fried Red Snapper
Mojara Frita Fried Tilapia Whole
Red Snapper Cucaracha Style
Cola de Langosta Rellena
Camarones a La Plancha
Camarones Sarandeados
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
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El Cangrejo seafood restaurant offers authentic Mexican seafood in a cozy setting. The restaurant is known for fresh seafood flown at least every other day, including shrimp, lobster, octopus, and scallops. Dishes like La Botana de Cangrejo Frio and shrimp cocktails are flavorful and well-seasoned, often with a touch of spice. The menu also features a very tasty soup and oyster shooters. Friendly waiters do their best to make each meal enjoyable, providing attentive service despite the restaurant being small and often busy. Although there can be a wait of more than an hour for a table, the delicious food and lively atmosphere make it worth visiting. Locals mostly know about this spot, and many find it meets high standards for quality and flavor.
Customers have praised the restaurant for its delicioso, flavorful, and fresh seafood. The service is exceptional, with attentive and friendly waiters. While the restaurant is often busy, especially on weekends, the food is worth the wait. Some customers have noticed that prices have increased, and the quantity of certain dishes, like camarones sarrandeados, has decreased over time.