Shrimp Heads

2832 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
(619) 738-8184

Recent Reviews

Chuck Allen

Food was amazing. Only negative would be service was slow.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Sarah Coleman

Incredible food & service. The music selection was on point as well. We will absolutely be back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rhonda Antoine

Hubby and I ate here. To add to our seafood boil rotation. The sauce was bland and just didn't taste good. Had to pay extra for sausage. As it didn't come with our boils. Service was good. But, not that bland medium house sauce !!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Roxxanne Deling

The food was amazing. The staff was so sweet to us. I will 1000% be coming back again and again.Parking: Easy to park. Parking all around the building.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly restaurant.

Recommended dishes: Crab Bucket, Fried Oreos, Sauce, Shrimp Heads Deal

Gabrielle McKay

This place was absolute trash.When we walked in we were asked how many? There were 3 of us. Was rudely told to “go wait outside”We waited until we were called in and seated. While outside we looked over the menu. So once seated we had questions since it was our first time there. The waiter took about 18 minutes to stop by the table to ask if we were ready to order. We asked our questions. Waiter walked off. Waiter came back some time later and we ordered.* Shrimp n grits- shrimps were way under cooked and not edible. Imagine rocks in your mouth. Shrimp was rubbery.*Fried shrimp basket- shrimp was rubbery and old at the same time. Grease was definitely old.*Cajun boil - 1lb of crab legs (1cluster), 1/2lb of shrimp (4shrimp), 2 potatoes. All priced at market ordered spicy.The crab boil was terrible. We asked the waiter if we could have some extra seasoning because it was bland and he stated “it’s going to be an extra charge”. I was baffled by that by whatever, it’s bland it needs something. After asking sever times the waiter finally brought a cup of broth and slammed it on the table. It taste like ramen noodle juice…. Literally.So after a horrible experience I asked the waiter how was the food prepared. His response, it’s boiled then they put it in a bag and pour the juice on it.NO WONDER IT TASTES LIKE NOTHING. It’s boiled in plain water then flavor is poured on top. If you’ve ever had a true crab boil even in bag, you know that this process is incorrect.Also if you know anything about seafood you know that rubbery shrimp is subpar. Also, you can kinda have an idea what a pound or half pound is.My recommendations ….. if you know better….. don’t frequent this establishment. It’s not worth it.For our horrible experience, we received a 5% discount. The only thing that was eaten was the crab cluster and fried shrimp.All that and parking is extremely limited. (Understated)Oh, their lemons are great!! Very fresh.Would I return? No, not even if it was free.We should have eaten at Popeyes next door.10/10 do not recommend!!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Noelle B

Alright guys …. I tried to give it a second chance . Welllll I can’t get the 30min back ( at noon on a Friday) it took to get my order. Guys I only got the garlic noodles!!! And from order to counter it was 32min !!! I was told 10-15 min. There went my entire lunch period !!! There was no concern after asking twice about the amount of time it was taking for one simple dish. Theeeeeen I asked the young lady working at the counter if I could have a glass of water as I’m chocking back a cough. She says “give meA min”. Eyes are watering, tears falling down my cheek. She is standing there chatting it up with the other employee. I ask again if I can please have the water. She ( lol) tells me “ YA , give me a second ok” . I said if “you don’t mind I’m just chocking over here at the bar.” I’m still around so I did finally get the cup of water. And finally I get the noodles. Honestly they had great flavor HOWEVER were on the dry side with A LOT of parm cheese ? on top. It kind of acted like sawdust. Hopefully they get better with time management and perfecting the dishes.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Geno Vera

Food was delicious, friendly staff, butter tasted like movie theater butter.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kelly Lopez

This food was da bomb! We had high hopes and they rose to the occasion. This will definitely be one of our go to’s for the foreseeable future. Yum!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Butter, Garlic Bread, Shrimp Boil

J Gamboa

We came in with a party of 10, got seated promptly, everything we ordered came out fresh and it was BOMB! Truly recommend this spot, we’ll be back again for sure. Shout out to our server Wayne! Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angelica Oropeza

First time coming here and loved it! Service was beyond my expectations, super friendly, and food was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish, Wings, Shrimp Boil

Armando

The flavor of the food was not worth the

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Edi Rivera

Place was great so was the service, flavor was there, for me though the sauce could be left chunky. .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Thomie M Pryor III

Food was great and didn't last too long.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Caitlin Nelson

LOVE shrimp heads! My friends and I come here quite often and the food is always consistently tasty and reasonably priced for seafood. We always order the boiled crab legs, shrimp, mussels and crawfish. It's a fun place to eat if you don't mind using your hands and getting a little messy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tae Kim

The food was meh, service and vibes were great. But the food was rather… not good. Not bad, but the sauce was nothing to rave over. The portions were smaller than other places. Tiktok recommended this place, and i was disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

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