Welcome to Marisqueria El Escandalo

“ We've enjoyed both visits to Marisqueria El Escondido. First visit I tried the seafood cocktail. Maybe a bit on the sweet side but still very delicious. Today we tried the shrimp empanadas and the octopus tacos. The service is great and the foods even better. We'll be back. ”

“ Wonderful service. Appetizers were absolutely delicious! Entrees were yum and huge portions! Good margaritas. Hidden gem right here in Cumming ! ”

“ Amazing experience! Each guest receives a delicious Ceviche Tostada when you sit down….instead of chips and salsa. Great margaritas! ”

“ Absolutely amazing service and food! We had such a wonderful experience here and highly recommend coming here for date night, a lunch with friends or a meal out with family! Luis was our server and was phenomenal! I got the fish and shrimp tacos and they were the best I have ever had!! ”

“ Highly recommend. The food is wonderful and the service is amazing. We tried the camarones cucharas and they were delicious. ”

“ One of the best seafood restaurants in north Georgia. Reminds of my time in Guatemala!! Fresh seafood and authentic seasoning. Drinks are fantastic! ”

“ Tonight was a special night - our anniversary - but we wanted to support local so we chose Marisqueria El Escandalo which translates to The Scandal Seafood. This was our first visit and it turned out to be a fabulous choice. The restaurant has a great vibe, full bar and is set up for live music. We were there on a Thursday so it was it was a quieter night but feels like it would be bumpin’ on the weekends. The menu can feel a bit overwhelming but everything looks simply delicious. Instead of the traditional chips and salsa they deliver a tostada with a tiliapa ceviche which Josh devoured. My onion allergy was the only thing holding me back. We chose the shrimp empanadas as an appetizer and they were the perfect crisp with a nice heat from the tomatillo salsa which was balanced with the avocado slice. You simply must try these. The bar delivered two perfectly made skinny margaritas which were made with top shelf ingredients. For our main course we selected the grilled red snapper. Guys this was a whole fish - eyeballs and all - so not a filet and we devoured it. It was beautifully served on a platter with a side salad, rice and fries. Tell me you don’t love a place that doubles down on the carbs. We left very full and with happy bellies. Thinking we may have just found our new fri-yay night restaurant. Highly recommend if you love seafood that’s packed with flavor. ”

“ Stopped in for the grouper tacos — service was friendly and the place felt welcoming. The tacos were really good! The fish had great flavor and crunch, stuffed with cabbage and pico, and topped with a chipotle-style sauce that tied it all together. The guacamole was fresh and tasty, but the refried beans were a letdown — thin, bland, and lacked seasoning. Also, they only had white rice instead of Mexican rice, which was unexpected. Overall, solid spot for tacos and guac — I’d definitely go back for those, just skip the beans next time. ”