Copa Loca
El Pulpo Loco

El Pulpo Loco

6619 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626, United States

Soup • Lunch • Mexican • Seafood


"So I’m changing my review finally. Because I finally food another Mexican restaurant that makes the guacamole for me a lot smaller and cheaper. First of all service here needs to be worked on. I think the waitresses got a little too comfortable with me because I was always coming everyday to eat here. Yes some stuff on their menu is good but not everything. I understand you want to make conversation and want to be cool with me because I was always coming but I’m just a customer coming to eat that’s it. Asking personal questions is a big NO. Secondly they’ve gotten so comfortable when I call to place a order they answer the phone saying want do u want I’m really busy… if you are busy then don’t answer the phone but to pick up the phone and say I’m busy want do you want Going forward this place is very expensive and not everything is good on the menu …when they service you water it’s warm and don’t add ice and if they do the put water first and then add the ice and warm still taste warm it should be add ice first then water. Also there water taste like start faucet water and they calm they have a filter for it. It’s disgusting so I don’t order water anymore or any drinks from here I just bring my own drinks now. Also , I can say this their guacamole is very good here but the down side is that they only do it one size and it’s a big size for 14$ very expensive and I don’t even Get to finish it because it’s to big … they don’t give you a option for a smaller one for cheaper .. so your stuck with paying for something to big and can’t finish . Orchata is kinda watery as well.their burrito de asada and chicken things toasda are very good and the ajillo shrimp dish is good but not everything on that menu is good. : this is Very pricy stop. But thank god o found me a restaurant that makes me that guacamole just as good and cheaper… when looking at my bank statements I’m spending 300 to 600$ a month on pulpo loco I think I derserve some better service … but that all changed now that I found me another restaurant… you’ll be seeing me a lot less now that I found that guacamole some where else lol :"

Mariacos Las Islitas

Mariacos Las Islitas

14867 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, United States

Fish • Casual • Seafood • Mexican


"I had the opportunity to visit this restaurant recently, and overall, I found the ambiance to be quite pleasant. The decor was tastefully chosen and aligned well with the atmosphere they were aiming to create. We actually made a special trip from Valencia just to give it a try, as my father had expressed curiosity about it. Admittedly, it being Father's Day, the restaurant was quite busy. However, we arrived before the main dinner rush, hoping for a smoother experience.Unfortunately, there were some delays in our dining experience. It took nearly an hour for our food to arrive after we had placed our order, which was a bit unexpected. Throughout the evening, the waitress paid infrequent attention to our table, seldom checking if we desired additional drinks or anything else. Given the premium prices at this establishment, one would naturally expect a higher level of service. I can speak on this matter from a place of experience, having grown up in the restaurant industry and with my family collectively owning six different locations. Consequently, the explanations provided by the staff for such lapses in service do not appear justified, particularly when considering the multitude of negative reviews this restaurant has received.To provide a fair assessment, I must mention that the food itself was decent. However, the enchiladas seemed to have a canned taste, which was somewhat disappointing. The white rice accompanying the dish was satisfactory, but didn't particularly stand out. In conclusion, while the overall experience at the restaurant was okay, there were certainly areas for improvement, especially in terms of service. Despite my background in the industry and the unflattering reviews I've encountered, I maintain an open mind and appreciate the effort put into crafting the establishment's ambiance and decent-tasting food. Also is there valet even legal?"