Las Islitas No 1 Menu (Update 2025)
Las Islitas No 1 is a Mexican restaurant located at 5875 Hooper Ave in Los Angeles, CA. This divey and casual spot offers a wide range of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Customers rave about the delicious seafood dishes, such as the Pescado Zarandeado and ceviche de Cameron. The empanadas de camarón with the spicy green sauce are a must-try. The ambience is lively, with loud music and a welcoming atmosphere for groups and families. While the parking lot is small, there is an option to use the lot across the street with a friendly crossing guard. BYOB is allowed, as the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol. Overall, Las Islitas No 1 is a great choice for affordable and tasty Mexican seafood, perfect for a casual meal with friends or family.
Especialidades / Specialties
Molcajete Al Gusto / Molcajete To Taste
Camaron, Pulpo, Mejillon, Baby Clams y Pata de Jaiba Shrimp, octopus, Mussels, Baby Clams and Crab Legs
Pescado Zarandeado Kg / Grilled Fish Kg
Grilled fish served with sliced avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, lemon wedges, and a side of green sauce.
Empanadas De Camaron / Shrimp Pastries
Cada una. / Each.
Ceviche De Sierra / Fish Ceviche
Diced fish marinated in lime juice, typically mixed with carrots, onions, cilantro, and pickled jalapeos.
Ceviche De Camaron / Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado.
Ceviche Casero / Homemade Ceviche
Ceviche de camarones con aguacate./ Shrimp ceviche with avocado.
Ceviche P M
Camaron crudo y cocido, pulpo, callo de hacha / Ceviche with raw and cooked shrimp with scallops and octopus
Ceviche De Camaron Y Pulpo / Shrimp & Octopus Ceviche
Nuestro Ceviche de camaron con Pulpo / Our Shrimp Ceviche with Octopus
Ceviche Mixto / Mixed Ceviche
Ceviche de Camaron y Pescado / Shrimp & fish Ceviche
Tosti Ceviche
Raw and Cooked shrimp Ceviche in our signature red sauce with Tostitos/ Ceviche de camaron crudo y cocido en nuestra salsa roja acompanado con Tostitos
Ceviche Tatemado
Camaron cocido, crudo, pulpo y callo marinado con limon y habaneros tatemados. Boiled shrimp, raw shrimp, octopus and scallops marinated in lime juice and roasted habaneros.
Ceviche
Botanas Frias Curanderas / Cold Curanderas Snacks
Islas Marias
Ceviche de Camaron y Pescado, Pulpo, Imitacion de Jaiba y Camaron Cocido /Shrimp and Fish Ceviche , Octopus ,Imitation crab and Cooked shrimp
Callo De Hacha / Scallops
Thinly sliced scallops garnished with fresh jalapeo slices, red onion, and cucumber.
Aguachiles Verde
Verde, chiltepin, tatemado, tropical. / Green, chiltepin, tatemado, tropical.
Torre De Mariscos / Seafood Tower
Ceviche de camaron, pulpo, aguachil, camaron cocido y callo en forma de una torre banado con nuestra salsa roja/ Shrimp ceviche, octopus, aguachil, cooked shrimp and callo in the shape of a tower in our signature red sauce.
Copa Loca / Loca Cup
A mix of shrimp, octopus, and fish in a tangy tomato-based sauce with fresh herbs and spices.
Ensalada De Mariscos / Seafood Salad
A medley of shrimp, octopus, and fish, garnished with sliced avocado, red onions, and cucumbers, lightly seasoned with chili flakes.
Ensalada De Camaron Cocido Y Pulpo / Cooked Shrimp And Octopus Salad
Cooked shrimp and octopus mixed with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and cilantro.
Aguachile Tropical
Aguachile verde con mango/ Green aguachiles with mango
Aguachiles Rojos
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with red sauce, cucumber, and red onion.
Aguachil Tatemado
Aguachil en salsa de chiles tatemados/ Aguachil marinated in roasted peppers
Coctel De Camaron / Shrimp Cocktail
Medium or large shrimp, served hot, cold, or with Clamato (tomato-clam juice).
Coctel De Camaron Y Pulpo / Shrimp & Octopus Cocktail
Shrimp & octopus in your choice of medium or large size. Served hot, cold, or with Clamato.
Campechana
Camarones, pulpo, almejas baby, imitacion de jaiba. / Shrimp, octopus, baby clams, imitation crab.
Vuelve A La Vida
Camarones, pulpo, almejas, imitacion de jaiba y ostiones. / Shrimp, octopus, baby clams, imitation crab & oysters.
Cocteles / Cocktails
Tostadas
San Blas
Ceviche de camaron, pulpo, callo de hacha y pescado. / Shrimp, octopus, scallops & fish ceviche.
Callo De Hacha / Scallops
Scallops marinated in lime with cucumber, red onion, and chili on a crispy tostada.
Mixta / Mixed
Ceviche de pescado, imitacion de jaiba, pulpo y camarones. / Fish ceviche, imitation crab, octopus & shrimp.
Camaron Cocido / Steamed Shrimp
Shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro on a crisp tostada.
Ceviche Sierra/ Fish Ceviche
Ceviche de pescado. / Fish ceviche.
Ceviche De Camaron / Shrimp Ceviche
A crisp tostada topped with marinated shrimp, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and avocado slices.
Pulpo / Octopus
Octopus tostada with tomato, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and avocado on a crispy tortilla shell.
Jaiba / Imitation Crab
Imitation crab, cilantro, tomato, onion, and cucumber, marinated in house juice, topped with avocado and chili.
Aguachile
Shrimp marinated in lime juice, typically with cucumber, onion, and serrano pepper on a crispy tostada.
Camaron Mancha Manteles / Luisiana Style Shrimp
Estilo cajun. / Cajun style.
A La Cucaracha / Spicy & Lemon
Camarones Al Veneno / Veneno Style Shrimp
Estilo pasion. / Passion style.
Mejillones / Mussels
Tender mussels garnished with fresh cucumber slices, tomato wedges, and red onion, served with a lime wedge.
Pulpitos / Baby Octopus
Deep-fried baby octopus typically sauted with onions and garlic sauce.
Patas De Jaiba / Crab Legs
Spicy devil, garlic, spicy lemon, spicy garlic, or butter.
Langostinos / Prawns
Prawns with choice of sauces: Devil Spicy, Garlic, Spicy Lemon, Spicy Garlic, or Butter.
Chicharron De Pulpo / Fried Octopus
Crispy fried octopus served with a side of creamy dipping sauce and fresh guacamole.
Pina Cantamar
Media pina rellena con camarones, pulpo, imitacion de jaiba, salsa especial y queso. / Half pineapple filled with shrimp, octopus, imitation crab, special sauce & cheese.
Botanas Calientes / Hot Snacks
Platillos Tradicionales / Traditional Plates
A La Diabla / Devil Style
Shrimp in spicy sauce served with rice and salad/ Camarones a la diabla acompanados con arroz y ensalada.
Al Mojo De Ajo / Garlic Style
Garlic style shrimp served with rice and salad/ Camarones al ajo acompanados con arroz y ensalada.
A La Cucaracha / Spicy & Lemon
Shrimp in a spicy citrusy sauce served with rice and salad/ Camarones a la cucaracha acompanados con arroz y ensalada.
Empanizados / Breaded
Breaded shrimp served with rice, salad and fries/ Camarones empanizados acompanados con arroz, ensalada y papas.
A La Mantequilla / Butter Style
Butter style shrimped served with rice and salad/ Camarones a la mantequilla acompanados con arroz y ensalada.
Momias Coras
Camrones envueltos en tocino y queso acompanados con arroz, ensalada y papas / Shrimp wrapped in bacon & cheese served with rice, salad and fries.
Langostinos / Prawns
Prawns served with rice and salad/ Langostinos al gusto acompanados con arroz y ensalada.
Camarones Al Coco / Coconut Breaded Shrimp
Coconut breaded shrimp served with rice and salad/ Camarones empanizados en coco acompanado con arroz y ensalada.
Chicharron De Pescado / Fried Fish Chunk
Empanizado, regular o mixto. / Breaded, regular or mixed.
Filete Al Gusto / Fillet To Taste
A elegir entre a la parrilla, empanizado, a la diabla, ajo o a la mantequilla. / Your choice of grilled, breaded, devil, garlic or butter style. Served with rice and salad.
Mojarra Frita / Fried Tilapia
Crispy and flavorful fried tilapia, a delicious seafood option
Mojarra Al Gusto / Tilapia To Taste
A elegir entre frita, a la diabla o al ajo. / Your choice of fried, devil or garlic style.
Pescados / Fish
Es Hora De Su Vitamina / It's Time For Your Vitamin
Ostiones En Su Concha( Piezas) / Oysters On The Shell( Pieces)
Oysters on the shell. Choice of half dozen or dozen.
Ostiones Especiales / Specials Oysters
Ostiones en su concha con camarones cocidos, pulpo, pepino, tomate y cebolla. / Oysters on the shell topped with boiled shrimp, octopus, cucumber, tomato & onion.
Ostiones Viagra / Viagra Oysters
Ostiones en su concha cubiertos con callo de hacha y ceviche de camaron. / Oysters on the shell topped with scallops & shrimp ceviche.
Ostiones A Las Brasas ( Piezas) / Grilled Oysters ( Pieces)
Grilled oysters topped with a rich, golden sauce, served in their shells.
Mares / Seas
Camarones, pulpo, langostinos, patas de jaiba, mejillones, almejas baby. / Shrimp, octopus, prawn, crab legs, mussels, baby clams.
Camaron / Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a savory broth typically includes carrots, potatoes, and celery.
Camaron Y Pulpo / Shrimp & Octopus
Shrimp and octopus in a broth typically with onions, cilantro, carrots, and celery.
Langostinos / Freshwater Prawn
Freshwater prawns cooked in a savory broth with carrots, celery, and potatoes. Typically includes onion and cilantro for added flavor.
Pescado / Basa Fillet
Broth with basa fillet, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
Caldos / Broths
Tacos
Camaron / Shrimp
Crispy shrimp topped with shredded lettuce, diced red onions, creamy avocado sauce, and a drizzle of tangy pink sauce, sprinkled with black sesame seeds.
Pescado / Fish
Crispy fish fillet topped with shredded lettuce, radishes, creamy avocado sauce, and a drizzle of spicy mayo on a soft corn tortilla.
Preparado Para Michelada / Michelada Mix
Michelada mix typically includes clamato, lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and chili powder. Mix with your favorite beer. No alcohol included.
Aguas Frescas / Fresh Flavored Water
Rice drink or hibiscus flower drink. Refreshing flavored water.
Limonada / Lemonade
Refreshing, thirst-quenching lemonade, perfectly sweetened.
Refrescos Mexicanos / Mexican Soft Drinks
Sodas En Lata / Canned Sodas
Choice of Coke or Coke Light.