Mariscos Jalisco - LA - Olympic Bl

Mariscos Jalisco has revolutionized LA’s taco scene since 2002 with their legendary fried shrimp tacos at 3040 E Olympic Boulevard, earning recognition as a “National Treasure” by food critic Jonathan Gold. This Boyle Heights institution specializes in fried shrimp tacos, cold Mexican seafood dishes, ceviche, aguachile, and fresh oysters, earning titles like “Best Food Truck” and “L.A. Taco Madness 2012 Winner”. Their signature taco de camaron features a perfectly deep-fried shell stuffed with massive shrimp, topped with housemade red salsa and avocado, creating what many consider the most consistently fantastic taco in the city. These “Golden Shrimp Tacos” represent an LA original – apparently these tacos cannot be found in Mexico and have become uniquely Los Angeles’s own creation. The menu extends beyond shrimp tacos with the poseidon tostada – a four-inch-high pile of ceviche, octopus, and shrimp aguachile that’s equally fantastic. The hot shrimp filling with fried shell, topped with red sauce and avocado creates the perfect mix of textures, with customers noting “really the best shrimp taco I’ve had”. Operating 9am-6pm daily from their food truck with indoor dining available, this cash-only establishment continues serving what Bill Esparza dubbed “L.A.’s Taco” to devoted fans across Southern California.