Boyle Heights · Mexican Seafood · Tacos
Boyle Heights taco truck institution — the deep-fried shrimp tacos on a red tortilla are essential LA street food
Raul Ortega's Mariscos Jalisco taco truck has been parked on Olympic Boulevard since 1990, and the deep-fried shrimp taco on a red-tinted corn tortilla has become one of the most replicated street food items in Los Angeles — and none of the replications match the original. The tortilla is pressed fresh, stuffed with shrimp and potato, deep-fried until crackling, then topped with avocado and salsa. It arrives hot, requires immediate consumption, and costs about $4. The campechana seafood cocktail — shrimp and octopus in a tomato-citrus broth — is the other essential order.
Mariscos Jalisco is boyle Heights taco truck institution — the deep-fried shrimp tacos on a red tortilla are essential LA street food. Regulars order taco de camarón (shrimp taco) and caldo de camarón.
Mariscos Jalisco is priced at $ — approx. under $20 per person.
Mariscos Jalisco takes reservations by phone — call (323) 528-6701 to book.
Mariscos Jalisco is at 3040 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, in Boyle Heights. Street parking on Olympic Blvd
Mariscos Jalisco is open Daily 8 AM–6 PM. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.