El Barco Mariscos

Amazing mexican seafood restaurant . Good service , spicy salsas and big portions . Try the clamato michelada , Mexico's take on Bloody Mary .

The dinner for 2, 3 or 4 is FANTASTIC! Crab legs , mussels , shrimp , octopus , squid , mahi mahi , chicken , steak , veggies and more! Cooked to perfection!

Amazing large portions ! Crab , small shrimp and mahi mahi amazing. Avoid the steak -- not tender and dry. margaritas are nicely priced but low on booze content. Great Mexican seafood gem in Chicago!

Must try! Had the carne asada and it was amazing! Also the shrimp ceviche was a 10/10. No complaints great environment too

The waitresses are very friendly . However, I had the chicken enchiladas and they where not very tasty. My cousin had the carne asada dinner which she also thought the steak needed more seasoning.

Their octopus Ceviche is the best overall ceviche in the actual city , next to the one I make in my kitchen.

Everything is very tasty here. Frankly, not many flaws here. Food is fresh and the fish is the star.

The food was awesome. That Steak platter was huge. I trully recommend this place to people visiting CHICAGO.

How did a Mexican restaurant forget my chips and tortillas ??? Plus when is the raising of the Mariacada going to stop???Used to be $65 now it is $94 with less food.

The Michelada 's are the best value on the Near North Side!

The Steak and Snow Crab Legs are my favorite! Perfectly done and always fresh :)

Seafood appetizers , various excellent margaritas , bisteca, everything

EVERYTHING IS GOOD!! I especially love the salsa negra they accompany the chips with.

The El Barco Style Prawns are so addicting, you'll come back tomorrow for more. Oh, make sure to get a mango margarita to complete this incredible meal.

Came in for my birthday and we ordered a parrilla of meat and seafood . Soooo good.

And while I'm on the subject, I've been to Veneno de Nayarit across the street three or four times and enjoyed that MUCH more. The entire Barco experience was unsatisfactory. :-(

Everything... cannot go wrong with the platters... OR THE RED/BLACK SALSA .

A MUST go place!!!! There is always a wait but well Worth it

Deep fried whole red snapper with chipotle sauce is must-have!

They have good vegetarian fajitas and the best mango margarita in town

Just had the best steak of my life. Get the parrillada for a large group of people. The steak is towards the bottom, mmm.

Authentic Mexican seafood !! The best day in Chicago...this tostada de camaron is awesome!

This restaurant is a Mexican restaurant that has an amazing selection as well as delicious sea food dishes.

Skip the Guacamole and go for the chicken tacos & strawberry margaritas

Great food, but if you are light sensitive get a seat inside. The outdoor fence lighting is harsh on the eyes and ineffectual on the food.

A place to go if you like ceviche and enjoy eating a whole fish

Must haves: Tamarind margarita and the refried beans . My favorite dish is the salmon fajitas .

Best fish tacos . Highly recommend! Great hole in the walk

Get the margaritas & the chicken tacos !!

Get a pitcher of margarita on the rocks. Every. Time. And try the snapper...sooooo good!

I love the red snapper .

The fish is excellent!

The Calamari was phenomenal

The portions are GIGANTIC! Get the shrimp in white wine , garlic and cilantro . Boneless snapper chipotle style is incredible.

Try the octopuss ceviche . One of the best pusss ever.

Best refried beans and Mexican seafood in the city !

Can't go wrong with the ceviche .

Two things: margaritas and red snapper

I would skip this one. Just go across the street to "Alegrías" or even better to "La Costa." They also charge for each soft drink refill (Europe?) weird. Food is nothing to write home about.

Come hungry . Stay long. Try something new everytime because I have not had a bad dish ever.

Love this place. It is likeMexican Seafood , really reasonable prices. SO Yummy!

Shrimp a Diabla baby

Tip...try everything you wont be disapointed...

Anything with 8 legs. Amazing.

Exellent food and great eye candy ! ;)

Buttered shrimp

Mariscos are Bomba

The greatest place on earth

The best guava Margaret ever!

9$ margarita pitchers . overwhelming portions and flavors. Go hungry.