Memorial Day weekend — May 23–26, 2026 — is the unofficial start of SoCal summer. Warm weather, a long weekend, and the kind of appetite that calls for a proper celebration meal. Mariscos El Puerto Escondido has been making that meal possible across Southern California since 1992, and this Memorial Day is no different.
Ceviche, aguachile, mojarra frita, crab legs, seafood cocktails, and $3.99 shrimp tacos — all made fresh daily at five locations across Inglewood, Hawthorne, and San Bernardino.
The Memorial Day Mariscos Spread
A proper Memorial Day table at El Puerto Escondido doesn’t need a menu — it needs a plan. Here’s one that works for 4–8 people:
Round 1 — The Table Starter Order a seafood cocktail — shrimp, octopus, or mixed — for the center of the table. It arrives in a large cup with tomato-citrus broth, avocado, and lime. This is communal, festive, and sets the tone immediately.
Round 2 — The Ceviche Course Go all three: Ceviche de Camarón Crudo ($13.99), Ceviche de Pescado ($11.99), and Ceviche de Pescado y Pulpo ($16.99) with a plate of tostadas. Let the table sample all styles. Add the aguachile if anyone wants heat.
Round 3 — The Centerpiece Mojarra frita — a whole fried tilapia placed at the center of the table. Crispy outside, tender inside, served with rice, beans, and tortillas. The dish that turns a meal into a memory.
Round 4 — The Indulgence Crab legs with garlic butter. Slow it down. This is the closer.
Throughout — shrimp tacos at $3.99 each. Order a round for the table at the start and again whenever someone needs something in hand.
Order Direct — Skip the Fees
Order your full Memorial Day spread ahead of time at elpuertoescondidorestaurant.com — direct to the kitchen at your nearest location. No DoorDash markup, no Grubhub service fee, no third-party relay.
For groups of 6+, ordering directly is especially important: your full order is communicated cleanly to the kitchen without a middleman misreading items or splitting the ticket.
Locations Open Memorial Day Weekend
All El Puerto Escondido locations are open through the Memorial Day weekend. Extended hours Friday and Saturday (until midnight). Confirm Monday May 26 hours at elpuertoescondidorestaurant.com/locations.
- 📍 3629 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood — near LAX
- 📍 4182 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne
- 📍 10321 Hawthorne Blvd, Inglewood — near SoFi Stadium
- 📍 1970 Ostrems Way, San Bernardino — Inland Empire
Why Mariscos Is the Right Memorial Day Food
Memorial Day is an outdoor, warm-weather, communal occasion. Mariscos — with its communal dishes, bright flavors, and celebratory format — fits the energy naturally. There’s a reason ceviche and seafood cocktails appear on more tables over Memorial Day weekend than almost any other time of year in Southern California.
At El Puerto Escondido, it also happens to be the food the family has been perfecting since 1992. That’s not a tagline — it’s three decades of the same recipes, made fresh every morning, available across five SoCal locations this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are all El Puerto Escondido locations open on Memorial Day weekend? A: Yes — open through the long weekend. Extended Friday and Saturday hours (until midnight). Confirm Monday May 26 hours at elpuertoescondidorestaurant.com/locations.
Q: What’s the best group order for Memorial Day at El Puerto Escondido? A: Seafood cocktail + ceviche trio (all three styles) + mojarra frita + crab legs + shrimp tacos — a complete spread for 4–8 people.
Q: Can I pre-order for Memorial Day pickup? A: Yes — order directly at elpuertoescondidorestaurant.com. Ordering ahead is strongly recommended for holiday weekends, especially for groups.
Q: Which SoCal location is best for a Memorial Day family meal? A: Any location works — same menu and quality at all five. Choose the one nearest to you at elpuertoescondidorestaurant.com/locations.
Q: Is El Puerto Escondido good for a large Memorial Day group? A: Yes — the family-style menu with shared dishes like mojarra frita and seafood cocktails is built for groups. Order direct for large party coordination.
