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Seafood restaurant · Los Angeles

Seafood and Tacos in East LA

Counter-serve mariscos with fish tacos, tostadas, and a mural-lined dining room.

Aquatic mural behind a counter-serve seafood restaurant.

Counter Service, Quick Turn

Mariscos El Jato Jr. serves seafood from a counter-serve space, so the order starts at the front and moves with a clear pace. Guests choose dine-in or takeaway, and the service stays set up for fast service. That format suits a stop for fish tacos Los Angeles diners already know to look for, or a plate of tostadas when the meal needs to move without a long wait.

The flow stays direct. A customer comes in, orders, and gets on with the meal or the carryout. There is no drawn-out table setup before the food reaches the guest. Lunch works here. Dinner works here too. The room fits a short break just as well as a fuller stop, and the counter keeps the visit focused on the food rather than on extra steps.

Fish tacos and tostadas anchor the house style. Those dishes suit a counter where the line moves and the plates leave quickly. A guest can sit for dine-in service or take the order to go, then head back out with a meal that already matches the pace of the room. The menu page covers the wider seafood range on the menu, while this page stays with the rhythm of the room and the way the counter shapes the visit.

Counter-serve seafood plates on a casual counter.

About Mariscos El Jato Jr.

Mariscos El Jato Jr. serves seafood in Los Angeles at 2936 East 4th St. The space is counter-serve, with an aquatic mural on the wall and a casual, direct setup that suits a quick meal or a longer stop at the table. Lunch and dinner service run every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The menu centers on mariscos, tacos, tostadas, and cocteles. Fish tacos sit beside shrimp tacos, ceviche, aguachile, shrimp cocktails, and mixed botana. The kitchen also prepares dishes such as mojarra frita, tacos gobernador, and breaded shrimp or fish plates. Cold seafood cups and tostadas give the menu range in texture, from crisp shells to brothy, chilled servings.

Service options include dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. The restaurant accepts reservations and serves alcohol and cocktails. It also offers comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and small plates, so guests can build a light meal or order more than one plate for the table.

Mariscos El Jato Jr. is set up for solo dining, groups, tourists, and kids. The dining room has wheelchair-accessible seating, an accessible entrance, an accessible toilet, and an accessible car park. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking includes free street parking, a free parking lot, paid street parking, and a paid parking lot.

Colorful seafood dishes in a simple dining space.

Mural And Access

An aquatic mural sets the tone inside the dining room. It gives the space a clear sea theme before the first plate reaches the table. The wall art is part of the room itself, so the setting reads as seafood from the moment a guest steps inside.

The restaurant includes wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. A wheelchair-accessible entrance supports the arrival, so the path from the sidewalk into the dining room stays straightforward. Free of charge street parking gives drivers one more practical option near the door. A guest can arrive, park, enter, and take a seat without a complicated start.

The room stays casual and direct. The mural handles the visual side, while the access points handle the practical side. That balance suits a meal that may be quick, seated, or carried out. Guests who want to stay can settle in for dine-in service, and guests who want a faster stop can keep the visit brief and head back out.

Fish tacos and tostadas on a busy counter.

Hours And Payment

The restaurant opens every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. That schedule covers lunch and reaches into the afternoon, so the visit fits a midday plate or an early dinner plan. The address is 2936 East 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States, which places the restaurant on East 4th Street in Los Angeles.

Reservations are accepted, so a guest can plan ahead before coming in. The register takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, which keeps the checkout step simple after the meal. Delivery and takeaway are both available, so the order can leave with the guest or go out another way.

The daily hours, the payment choices, and the address give the visit a fixed routine. A guest can arrive during the open window, place the order, eat in the room, and pay without changing how the meal works. The restaurant stays open on the same schedule every day, and the front end of the visit stays clear from the start.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Friday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

Good to Know

Planning your visit
Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests who want a set time can plan ahead before arriving with their party.
Parking
Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking Guests can choose curbside spots or a lot, then head straight in once they park near 2936 East 4th St.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access are all part of the visit, so guests can move through the stop without extra steps.
Payment
Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can pay with a card or a phone at the end of the meal, then leave without handling cash.
Children
Good for kids The restaurant works for family meals, with table service making it easier to settle in once children are seated.
Who comes here
Groups · Tourists Groups and tourists fit the room well, so larger parties can order together and use the same counter-serve layout.
Atmosphere
Casual · Trendy The room pairs a casual feel with a trendy look, and the aquatic mural gives the dining space a clear visual cue on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours?

The restaurant is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. That schedule covers lunch and an early dinner window, so guests can plan a midday stop or an early evening meal without checking different day-by-day hours. The same hours apply Monday through Sunday.

Does the restaurant accept reservations?

Reservations are accepted. Guests who want to plan ahead can set a time before they arrive, which helps for group meals or a visit on a busier day. Walk-ins can still use the same daily hours.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay with a physical card or a contactless phone at the end of the meal. That keeps checkout simple for dine-in, takeaway, or a quick order.

What parking options are available?

Free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, a paid parking lot, and paid street parking are all listed. Guests can choose the option that is closest or easiest to find near 2936 East 4th St. It helps to allow a little time for parking before a lunch visit.

Is the restaurant accessible?

Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet access are all available. Guests can plan an arrival that stays on one level from parking to table and restroom. That makes the visit easier to move through once the car is parked.

Is it suitable for children?

The restaurant is good for kids. Families can come in for seafood plates, tacos, or smaller orders during the daily lunch and dinner hours. Table service and a casual setting make it an easy stop for a family meal.

Find us

2936 East 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States