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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 1098 reviews

What Roberta A likes about El Calamar:
Huge portions! Be ready to share with friends, or if you have no friends then be ready for leftovers. The staff is super friendly and the service was impeccable. They took care of us. The prices are more expensive than other places but the portions are very large ! Worth the money! Immediately after being seated you will get a large basket of just made tortilla chips snd salsas, so fire! We went on a Friday around 7... View all feedback. What Ethan C doesn't like about El Calamar:
This place has gone downhill lately. I really don't want to give them any more chances. I have been a customer for quite some time. Definitely more than 5 years. Every time I go I order the same thing and every single time they cook it differently. I swear to G not one person has made the momias the same way they originally made them back in the day. They are either too dry, not enough cheese not enough sauce, it's a... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.5 ★ from 202 reviews
Joshua
19.08.2023 - 17:36

Came here today with a friend who recommended this spot…… sub par food for 1 $45 meal….at l1st glance you think wow that’s quite a lot of food don’t let the pic...

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Bruno
19.08.2023 - 17:36

I have been going here for years, and recently the quality of the food has gone downhill, while the prices have increased significantly. There are much better h...

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Edith
19.08.2023 - 17:36

The place was practically empty, I tried the shrimp soup but it was not good. Had no texture or flavor, I tried to fix it by adding lemon, onion, cilantro and s...

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Liz
19.08.2023 - 17:36

The food was delicious... my picky kid actually ate the quesadilla... it's a chill family environment and the service was amazing.. highly recommend... omgg the...

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me
19.08.2023 - 17:36

Horrible service almost 2 hours and we asked the server how our order was coming she said let me check if they started it yet. She said they had a lot of to go...

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This restaurant has received a mix of reviews lately. Some long-time customers have expressed disappointment with the declining quality of the food and inconsistencies in preparation, while others have praised the large portions, friendly staff, and delicious dishes. Complaints about the high prices for lackluster meals have been balanced out by positive comments regarding the excellent customer service and family-friendly environment. Overall, while some patrons have had less-than-stellar experiences, others have found this spot to be a reliable choice for a satisfying meal.

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4.0 ★ from 6 reviews
Jarrett
13.04.2023 - 11:41

One thing I always look forward to is green jalapeno cream salsa. I love her tostada de ceviche this time I have half a dozen oysters. The owners are super nice...

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Cortez
13.04.2023 - 11:41

Had a fresh Carnitas Tacos with handmade tortilla!! Good!!! Go through a snowstorm in flip-flops to get them so good! Never had a shrimp empanadas and it was lo...

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Okey
13.04.2023 - 11:41

Chips n salsas are great to start. Customer service is great. Had the Enchiladas and Ceviche. The Ceviche could have been better. Enchiladas were tasty. The lim...

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Laura
15.12.2017 - 11:38

Great customer service. Food was amazing. I would recommend the tacos governador. Definitely coming back.

Mohammad
15.12.2017 - 11:38

So I'm updating my review and giving this **** hole of a place a negative 1 star rating but unfortunately yelp won't allow that!! Uuggh!! I was a frequent

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