I've had Mario's bookmarked for a long time... My bf said he was craving fish fry so this is where we headed. The area isn't that bad, really. Go in the daytime if you're scurred... They have everything you need in one spot.... bootleg merchandise right outside the front door and a liquor store inside!! Hood heaven!! The line wasn't that bad on a Sunday afternoon, I thought for sure the church folks would have it LIT!! The employees were super nice. We ordered catfish, black eye peas, mac and hush puppies. I enjoyed everything and I usually don't fool with hush puppies! The bf didn't like the mac, said it tasted boxed... I'll def be back but probably alone.