Mario’s Westside Market

OMG! Ber Rabbit syrup, hot hog head cheese, liverwurst, and fish to go! Yummy! It’s just in the hood so make sure you’re not alone. But well worth the drive!

You don’t need me to say it, but I’m going to say it anyways. This place has the BEST Catfish I’ve had in my short time of living. I mean it’s just delectable! I can probably eat it everyday. I had some yesterday, I’ve had my share today and I probably go tomorrow too, for the record.
I’ve also tried the wings. They were cool. I mean I’ve had better, I’ve had worse. I wouldn’t brag about them but I wouldn’t tell anyone not to try them either. I would probably order them again, just to satisfy a quick chicken craving. I wouldn’t travel across town to order them specifically though.
The Mac&Cheese is good to me. It was prefect yesterday, but I had to add salt and pepper today. When I added the seasoning, it tasted better than any I’ve had recently. I enjoy how cheesy it was. I also like that the macaroni isn’t over cooked. Oh, let me mention that it did taste like boiled water today. It wasn’t an extremely bad taste, but just a little weird. I would definitely order it again though.
The Sweet Potatoes were mouthwatering. They reminded me of an ol Thanksgiving dinner from my childhood, except in my childhood, they were sweeter. They didn’t give me enough of them, but from what they did give me, I could tell that I was hooked. I will make sure I get a medium or large when I do go back.
I just realized they cheated me out of a drink. I guess if you don’t mention, they won’t offer. It could’ve been too many people in line for them to worry about little ol me. Either way, I’m a fan.
I’ve added this place to my «If I don’t get killed in front of the store, you’ll see me again» list.

Probably the best cooked fish you’ll have in Las Vegas!!! Affordable meal prices and easy flowing lines.

Let’s just say my family asks for this crunchy fried catfish all the time now.
Hot & Tasty! But go earlier if you want a big selection. We went in the latter afternoon and they were out of ribs and a couple other things.
The line is in back. You order and pay there. There are a few tables.
Friendly staff.
Reheats pretty well because the coating has cornmeal. Retains a little crunch. But it’s still best fresh and hot. We always have leftovers because we get a big container of it.
I’ve tried the greens, Mac and cheese and… I was curious about the chitlins. Greens were good. Son liked the Mac and cheese. I liked the chitlins. My husband’s family is from the south and we make better Mac and cheese so I’m biased. It’s standard. It’s a bland sauce style like velvetta. I find it bland but it’s a different style than ours. It’s the kind kids love though.
Ask for the sauce packets. They are great on everything.
Also a tip. We went in expecting to spend 30 or so. We ended up spending over 40 bucks… And we walked out with more food than we actually wanted.
Instead of asking them to weigh by lb, order how much $ worth you want. For example… around $ 15 dollars worth of catfish. Instead of 2 lbs or whatever. You’ll hit closer to your set budget.

From out of town visiting vegas. Pretty cool spot. Hidden jewel whole in the wall. If u want some good fish and wings this is the spot. Atmosphere isn’t the best but food was good.

Because I’m all about that catfish– and Mario’s is some of the best I’ve EVER had. Being from south Texas, it’s been hard to find southern-​style gulf seafood, but Mario does catfish right. The batter is light and full of flavor, you won’t even miss the tartar sauce and the hot sauce is entirely optional. Sides of mac and greens taste like they were made with someone’s grandma’s recipe, they’re that good.
Location is a bit odd– head in anyway, and hang a left to the back of the store. If there’s a line (and there will be), suck it up and wait. Buy by the pound or purchase a meal, but don’t go without getting catfish. They also offer chicken tenders, wings, and a bunch of other sides, but it’s probably best to stick to the basics before branching out.
Eat in at their small dine-​in area by the coolers of sodas, or grab yours to go– if it’s too far from home, you can always take it to the nearby Lorenzi park. You’ll need to break a sweat after eating this kind of meal.

Yeeeessssss
Laaaawwwwdddddd.
I want more. This food was delicious!
I wish they stayed open later

Tell me anywhere in town that serves Fried Catfish better than Mario’s…Nope, not M&Ms, Ella Em’s, Gritz Café, nobody…
Come on down,(if you ain’t scurred of the location) get in line, and do what the majority of peeps do… get their Catfish fix… lines can be 20 – 30 deep especially on a Sunday. Dinners have gone up a buck to $ 9.99, but still have very generous portions and includes a drink.(Cherry and Grape Kool Aid on tap!)Sides are okay and the Dirty Rice is good.
Another good thing is you can pay for your order as you pick it up! No more going up front to the cashier to pay for your food… ALOHA!!!
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Best fish in Las Vegas, It’s a must go to spot everytime I visit sin city. I had Marios for the 1^st time 6 years ago. My friend bought me a plate when i came down for my dress fitting, her wedding was in Vegas. Unfortunately the marriage didnt last, but my relationship w/​Marios is still going strong Lol. The seasoning is on point, the fish is fresh & the grocery store has a variety of hard to find items.

marios is a great place where i get soul food the catfish and ribs are awesome. great customer service too everyone is funny and nice !

Bomb food, catfish is amazing! The people are really nice! I feel like I’m in the east coast again when I go in.

Disclaimer: This is market is not located in the best part of town.
With that out of the way, the layout of the market is kind of weird, it took me a minute to navigate my way to the hot foods counter, which had a long line due it being lunch time and urban legend of the Catfish. Once I made it to the front of the line I ordered the Catfish lunch special with macaroni and cheese and fried cabbage as my too sides. the food was outstanding and tasted similar to my mother’s home cooked meals. While waiting for the hot foods. I noticed an equally large line at the meat counter where customers ordered traditional southern foods like hog head cheese, smoked ham hocks and chopped ham. The produce section carries fresh greens year round. I will definitely be back come holiday time for some authentic ingredients.

Had to come here on the recommendations from 2 other people. Had their famous fried catfish and from someone who doesn’t eat catfish, WOW! I already recommended at least 10 people and I’m sure they won’t be disappointed either. It’s a little out of the way for me but would stop by again for some other choices on the menu.

Most people would take one look at Mario’s Westside Market and keep driving. At first, a friend of mine encouraged me to venture in and try Mario’s freshly cooked dishes, especially their fried catfish. Once I agreed, and found myself THOROUGHLY ENJOYING Mario’s tasty, breaded catfish, I almost couldn’t stop eating them!
What some people find somewhat off-​putting by Mario’s is its fast-​paced, «big city style» atmosphere. You should know EXACTLY what you want BEFORE you place your order, because Mario’s staff doesn’t wait for you to stand around and peruse their menu. They’ll move on to the next customer if you ask too many questions or pause for too long — because time is money! (lol)
Despite the fast-​past, no-​frills urban atmosphere (which I find refreshing, having lived in big East Coast cities before), Mario’s Westside Market is a «must try» in my book — especially for anyone who enjoys delicious fried catfish and other «soul food-​style» dishes.

Went today and i have no idea what they are doin. The fish was dry and salty. Safe to say i wont be returning.

They get minus 2 stars for not using louisiana fish fry, im glad i bought some mississippi catfish to take home so we could fry it ourselves in the RIGHT breadin, overall good fish, great if u dont NEED louisiana fish fry and great sides!!!

Mario’s has some of the best catfish I have ever had. It is light and airy, and never greasy. Mario’s Westside Market is a small grocery type store located in North Las Vegas, on MLK and Lake Mead. The area is not great, and there is plenty of riff-​raff so I don’t usually go alone. Anyway when you walk in, go straight to the back and stand in line to get the hot food. Trust me, there is always a line. They have catfish, chicken, sides and other southern staples like smothered chicken, and homemade desserts like banana pudding and pecan pie. I usually get the catfish meal, that comes with 2 sides and a drink for $ 9.99. Sides include mac and cheese, yams, collard greens etc. The meal comes with white bread, and make sure to ask for hot sauce. The market itself is dingy, so I have always gotten my food to go, but you are able to sit down and eat inside if you wish. If you are in the area I suggest you check this place out.

this place is amazing i have been here once and fell in love with the fried catfish so i bought 2lbs i might share… lol
the mac n cheese was dope too
awesome cant wait to be on that side of town again.

For soul food eaters Mario’s is definitely a contender. The portions are really generous for the price. The also sale chicken wings and cat fish by weight after its been cooked so you really come out with a lot of food for the price.
The lines are usually long but they move fast. The staff is friendly and truly enjoy their customers.

I would’ve given this establishment a complete 5 star rating but there is only one thing that honestly brought the experience down, the sides.
I had initially heard of this place through friends and coworkers and was strongly recommended. All I ever heard about this place is that the catfish was to die for. A friend from work offered some to me on one occasion and though it was a bit cold when I tasted it, the crunchiness and flavor of it was so amazing. I needed to try it fresh, and soon!
I decided to go a couple of weeks later, and though it may not be in the best location it is completely worth going to! The line was a bit long when I arrived but moved fairly quickly. I decided to get 4 catfish filets and a side of hush puppies (an order has 8). I took it home, open it up and inhaled that delicious steam that rose from the box, this alone made my mouth water. The crunch on the filets wad that of fried chicken but not heavy or greasy. Still very delicate and light. A small drizzle of lemon or hot sauce is honestly all you need as you want to taste the freshness of this fish. On to the hush puppies which was the reason I did not give this place 5 stars. When I first bit into one I noticed that it was spongy. A spongy feeling that happens when things have been reheated a few times. Seasoning and flavoring was there but not freshness.
Marios is a great local gem that everyone is Las Vegas needs to visit at least once. The cooks definitely know what they are doing with their fish.