Mariscos El Pulpo Authentic Mexican Restaurant 2

This is a great neighborhood restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is always great, every single time. My husband loves the chipotle queso burrito, and I love the enchiladas with spicy green sauce.

Bad !!! Not real mexican food its called MARISCOS and they dont offer any sea food just ceviche !! Server in rush to clean table no kids menu or beverage ! Go to Manatee if u want real mexican and great taste food

The waiter was nice. They had Jarritos. That ends the positive comments I can give. Bagged chips. Heated salsa from a jug.
I thought 35 minutes was long enough to get served 3 chicken tacos. I was wrong.
Just nope.

I really, really wanted to like this place since I had seen advertisements all over in the paper for it, it’s close to my house, and I love Mexican food. Service was awesome and the person who served us (I believe the owner) had a notably happy, cheerful persona. However, I was a bit underwhelmed by the food. It seemed to lack effort and creativity compared to other «authentic» Mexican restaurants I’ve been to. Atmosphere was homey but didn’t have a lot of dimension. The churros we had for dessert was honestly the highlight of the experience. I would like to see this place succeed since I like supporting small, local businesses but the food could use more flavor and appeal. I will probably give this place one more try before I rule it out.

This place is great. I come here a lot. Never had a bad experience. Very nice people and good food at reasonable prices.

Our first time here was an amazing find! We were joined with our parents and they had Chimichangas. My wife had guacamole which is freshly made and it was chunky and fresh. I had vegetable fajitas and they were to die for. Two for one margaritas I had a frozen strawberry very tasty. It takes a while for food to come out but it was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back this is a must eating experience!!!

The food was gross, the beans looked like they were right out the can and the soda was from a can off name brand cokes and sprite. Over all it was gross and will never go back!

Good great food… fast…delicious…clean place. Atmosphere good… fair prices! Why hasn’t everyone heard of this place, come for a great meal! Magnifico!
Set in corner of strip mall out of way. Do not miss it?

I started eating my meal when it dawned on me why I hadn’t eaten there in awhile-​it is simply bad food. The food is bland and the ingredients don’t seem fresh. The staff is nice but I won’t make this mistake again.

… Avoid at all costs. I don’t know I had high hopes for this place and the man working was super awesome and nice but the food was just bad. There was no one else in the place but us so the service was good.
I ordered a burrito with chicken and Brandon had chicken chimichangas they were super small and something was wrong with the chicken, it was rubbery and the rice tasted like fish… I couldn’t eat more than two bites of mine and Brandon’s was tiny and he didn’t finish it either. Probably won’t be back.

Salsa was from a jar, the rest of the meal tasted the same. Bland and seemed to make no effort with the dishes. Don’t waste your time. Staff super nice though.

Interesting find tucked away in the corner of a strip mall. Very clean with a courteous staff.
However, the food was just sort of meh. I have a feeling after tasting the tap water that the weird taste in the food stems from their water supply. Anything that has to use water (such as ice and rice) had a distinct strangeness to the taste. The salsa was also pretty awful.
On a plus side, happy hour is all day and the drinks are decent. While I don’t see myself coming back here, I would not say «stay away» to anyone interested in giving it a shot.

I am a business owner myself and would visit this place probably at least 2 times a week. I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD. The only problem I have with this restaurant is NO FREE CHIPS AND SALSA. I mean this is a Mexican Restaurant, we expect it. What is wrong with you? Do you not get the hint. I could almost reassure this place would be packed if that was done. I know when CARMELITTA’ S Mexican restaurant stopped serving chips and salsa without a $ 1.50 charge, I walked out. Went back 3 months later, no charge. And to this day, no charge, they got it. That place does a heck of a business to this day. I’m there quite often.
Also, do not really like owner’s to be my server. Very, very awkward, and a sign of a losing business.
ADVERTISE!!! THOSE FREE CHIPS AND SALSA. Check out your improved patriotism…
I will check in one more time in the future, if they survive.

Hmmm just not a fan. Husband liked it but me and the kids were just not a fan. We had to pay for chips and salsa and the salsa was a lot like tomato sauce, not much flavor. Chimichanga and burrito ok husband liked the chicken tacos. Beans were good not a fan of the rice. Margaritas were ok but my husband loved them. He thought it was a good price for the 4 of us. Service was good and restaurants was clean. Not many people here for a Friday night.

This is a good little Mexican restaurant. Had chimichangas, tacos, and burritos. The kids enjoyed everything and so did we. This was the first Mexican restaurant that we visited since being here and so we have nothing to compare it to.

Food fresh and tasty, drinks strong and always 2−4−1 includes the top shelf margaritas. (Yum). Everyone at my table enjoyed the chimichangas, tacos and enchiladas good too. I plan on trying the civiche and some seafood next time. Don’t let the location stop you from missing this gem in Seminole. Very clean, authentic with good food. family run too.

Really good food, quaint little place, but they prepare the food fresh for you. Great Sangria, great appetizers. Try a ceviche with shrimp, and a lot of other seafood, this is truly delicious.

Such a tiny place that most just drive by! Stop in it is well worth it! The ceviche is amazing and fresh and the chicken chimichangas are wonderful! Great little hole in the wall place! Everytime we go there is only a handful of people in there. Great for the family or a quiet dinner for two! Enjoy!

Best Mexican restaurant in Seminole, the chimichangas, chips and beer are delish!
This secret place needs to be discovered, I guarantee you enjoy the food, service and prices!