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El Barco Mariscos
1035 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622-3931
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Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC $283 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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Mariscos El Veneno 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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#999 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 8
  • Neighborhood: Gold Coast/Old Town
  • Address: 1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3931
  • Phone:  (773) 486-6850
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Dec 3, 2008

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“Seafood mexican...”
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Sep 2, 2008

Seafood mexican veracruz, cheap margarita's, unusual salsa, good fish selection, hot waiteresses more

“Super fresh, delicious...”
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Aug 30, 2008

Super fresh, delicious food, and not just mariscos! more

“Do not dine in on weekends fri-sat-sun”
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2 of 5 stars
ChicagoBlondie   1 contribution
chicago
May 7, 2008

El Barco Restaurant is okay i like to go eat there only on weekdays. During weekends is terrible long wait time the service is hidious on weekends.Don't go there during weekends or Holidays you will regret it. more

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Mar 27, 2008

I dream about the octopus sauteed in white wine. more

“Great ceviche and fish...”
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Feb 27, 2008

Great ceviche and fish tacos more

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Feb 18, 2008

The food is great. The service very poor. The margaritas are really bad... more

“For seafood lovers. I...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 9, 2007

For seafood lovers. I only eat shrimp, but they had octopus and my friend loved it. Very huge portions. Two people can share an entree. more

“Mexican seafood. Good...”
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Dec 4, 2007

Mexican seafood. Good value. more

“Don't Waste Your Time”
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Krikeybunter   1 contribution
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Jun 9, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

I tried to like this restaurant and I have been let down too many times. Food: No flavor. Yes, the portions are huge but it doesn’t matter because the food is terrible. Service: The worst service I have ever gotten in this area. The staff is unorganized and if you aren’t buying liquor your drinks will not be refilled. Atmosphere:... more

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El Barco Mariscos Address

1035 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-3931
Tel: (773) 486-6850
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.