Mac's Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mac's Downtown, a Cajun/Creole - American - Seafood gem located in El Paso, Texas. This women-owned establishment boasts an extensive menu with options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers alike. From traditional jambalaya to lobster mac and cheese, Mac's offers a unique and flavorful dining experience. Customers rave about the Southwest Seafood Soup, Shrimp Cocktails, and Fried Cod Sandwich. The restaurant's impeccable service, diverse menu, and vibrant ambiance make it a must-visit spot. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty gumbo or a refreshing ceviche, Mac's Downtown has something for everyone. Don't miss out on their delicious seafood dishes and welcoming atmosphere.
Soups
Southwest Seafood Soup
Medium sized award winning broth soup with cod, shrimp and veggies. Rice on the bottom.
Small Clam Chowder
New England style chowder.
Medium Clam Chowder
16 oz New England style clam chowder.
Large Clam Chowder
24 oz New England style clam chowder.
Small Gumbo
8 oz traditional New Orleans style gumbo.
Medium Gumbo
16 oz traditional New Orleans style gumbo.
Large Gumbo
24 oz traditional New Orleans style gumbo.
Shrimp Cocktails
Mexican style shrimp cocktail with a dozen shrimp, cucumber, avocado, green onion and our special sauce.
Ceviche
Chunky shrimp and cod ceviche served with fresh tortilla chips.
7 Piece Jumbo Shrimp
Fried, blackened or grilled jumbo shrimp served with homemade fries or a spinach salad and cocktail sauce 1 unavailable.
Large Shrimp Cocktail
Mexicans style cocktail with 2 dozen shrimp, cucumbers, avocado, green onion and our special sauce.
Jambalaya
Traditional jambalaya with andouille sausage, chicken breast and shrimp served over rice.
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ahi Ceviche
Mains
Sandwiches
Fried Cod Sandwich
Hand breaded cod filets served on a toasted bun with homemade fries and tartar sauce.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand breaded chicken breast served on a toasted bun with homemade fries and cajun mayo.
Blackened Cod Sandwich
Fillet of cod seasoned with mac's homemade blackened spice served with homemade fries.
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Chicken breast seasoned with mac's homemade blackened spice served with homemade fries.
Po Boy Shrimp Sandwich
Hand breaded butterfly shrimp served on a toasted bun covered with our fresh made coleslaw, served with homemade fries and pico de gallo.
Po Boy Cod Sandwich
Hand breaded cod filet served on a toasted bun and covered with our fresh made coleslaw, served with homemade fries and pico de gallo.
Po Boy Chicken Sandwich
Big sandwich! Chicken breast on a toasted bun covered with our fresh made coleslaw, served with homemade fries and pico de gallo.
Po Boy Oyster Sandwich
Hand breaded washington oysters served on a toasted bun covered with our fresh made coleslaw, served with homemade fries and pico de gallo.
Salmon
Healthy. blackened in our homemade spice or grilled with lemon salt and pepper. Served on white rice with a spinach salad.
Cod
Healthy. cod fillet pan fried in butter with our homemade blackened spice or grilled fillet seasoned with lemon pepper (no butter) served on white rice with a spinach salad.
Chicken
Healthy. chicken breast seasoned with mac's homemade blackened spice or grilled with lemon pepper and no butter. Served on top of white rice with a spinach salad with balsamic vinagrette dressing.
Combo
Healthy. cod, chicken breast and shrimp cooked with our homemade blackened spice or grilled with lemon pepper. Served on white rice with a spinach salad.
Grilled Salmon with garlic mushroom sauce
With a spinach salad.
Blackened
Fried
Shrimp
7 pieces of butterfly gulf shrimp served with homemade fries and cocktail sauce.
Chicken Breast
Breaded chicken breast served with homemade bbq sauce and homemade french fries.
Oyster Dinner
4 jumbo fried oysters served with homemade fries and cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp
4 jumbo shrimp breaded, blackened or grilled served with homemade fries or a spinach salad.
Catfish
Farm raised catfish served with homemade fries.
Etoufee
Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta.
Scampi
Garlic cream based shrimp pasta.
Pastas
Tacos
Fried Cod Taco
4 tacos hand breaded cod covered with honey cilantro slaw and served with blackened rice.
Fried Shrimp Taco
4 tacos hand breaded butterfly shrimp covered with honey cilantro slaw and served with blackened rice.
Grilled Cod Taco
4 grilled cod tacos covered with honey cilantro slaw and served with blackened rice.
Shrimp Taco
4 blackened or grilled shrimp tacos covered with honey cilantro slaw and served with blackened rice.