San Diego Mexican Food Reviews

1177 Broadway, Suite 14
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 585-0773 (map)
Official website

Bottomline - A very solid sit-down option for authentic Mexican style seafood.

This restaurant has three locations, but the only one I've been to is the one on Broadway. A few people have suggested the one in Eastlake is better, so I'll need to get out there some time. At any rate, the menu and recipes are basically the same for all of them.

The first thing to contend with here is the intimidating menu. It's huge. Well over 100 items, all of which look and sound delicious. I strongly suggest getting a cocktail if you're going to try and ponder over entree choices for long. Or spend some time quizzing the wait staff.

It's all here. Fish in sauces, grilled fish, fried fish, mixed fish, stuffed fish, tacos, enchiladas, etc. Though the menu has pictures for many items, asking the server is a good idea.

Some translations for those (like me) weak on Spanish -

Molcajete - This is a stone bowl typically used as a mortar and pestle. If you see something like shrimp molcajete on the menu it just means the dish will be served in a stone bowl, not that it's cooked in the bowl or anything.

Machaca - In this context you can assume this means the meat will be shredded or finely chopped.

Campechana - Your basic Mexican style seafood cocktail typically with a mix of fish. Not as thick and tangy as an American style shrimp cocktail. More sweet and brothy.

Everything I've tried has been great. Quality fish, solid preparation, generous portions. Prices are quite good when you compare them to what you'd pay for the same thing at an American style seafood place.

A mariscos is a good alternative to the typical tacos, moles, or carnitas you might be used to. And Pescados y Mariscos Hector's is a very dependable mariscos option.