Mariscos Chihuaha – South 6th Ave

Mariscos Chihuahua has several independently-owned locations in Tucson and Phoenix. In 1971, the family behind Mariscos Chihuahua opened a small mariscos — Spanish for seafood — stand in Nogales. The stand eventually turned into a full-service restaurant in 1994. Among the many seafood dishes and cocktails offered, Mariscos Chihuahua offers octopus, shrimp, marlin, oysters, scallops, sea snails, and calamari. By far, the fan favorite is the shrimp or fish culichi — sautéed shrimp or fish served in a creamy green sauce. According to Mariscos Chihuahua, the culichi is "the dish that made us famous."