The story
Tucked away at 117 West 107th Street, this backyard restaurant operates as a true labor of love run by a husband-and-wife team. As Jack’s Dining Room notes, the space offers “incredible Mexican seafood” served with homemade tortillas and sauces, where the family atmosphere and generous neighbors make you feel like part of the family. It’s a no-reservations, walk-in-friendly spot that fully leans into its hole-in-the-wall charm.
The menu centers on coastal staples: Grilled Sea Bass, Buttered Shrimp, and a Michelada that rounds out the experience. With outdoor seating and a no-frills setting, this hidden gem captures the casual, communal spirit of LA’s best street-food finds—perfect for those who value flavor over formality.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The Michelada is the standout star, earning raves for its bold, refreshing kick. Overall, reviewers describe the food as vibrant and satisfying, with a warm, unpretentious energy.
“So this family behind us, they're drinking this drink called a michelada that I've never seen before. And they were like, 'You have to try it.' Good. Okay. It's kind of like a spicy tomatoey corona. Very interesting. They usually say don't get high on your own supply, but when your supply tastes that good, you're going to get high on it. Incredible.”
What creators say
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A unique backyard restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team in LA, serving incredible Mexican seafood with homemade tortillas and sauces, where the family atmosphere and generous neighbors make you feel like part of the family.
Dishes mentioned
Grilled Sea Bass
This is a whole three-pound sea bass that supposedly you're supposed to make a taco out of it. And we're going to hit it with the mom's homemade chipotle sauce. Wow. I'm going to be honest. I don't think my New York ass is ready for that bite. That's one of the better sea basses I've had. And the homemade tortilla is excellent. You could just taste the love in it. Food like this just puts a smile on my face.
Buttered Shrimp
All right, next up we got their buttered shrimp. You know you're at the right spot when the food comes out on papered foam plates. Whatever the orange buttery sauce is on the shrimp is incredible. And I feel like there's probably so much good juice in the shrimp head here.
Michelada
So this family behind us, they're drinking this drink called a michelada that I've never seen before. And they were like, 'You have to try it.' Good. Okay. It's kind of like a spicy tomatoey corona. Very interesting. They usually say don't get high on your own supply, but when your supply tastes that good, you're going to get high on it. Incredible.
