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    El Gordo Seafood

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Vuelve a la vida (come back to life) cocktail with extra avocado... Really good!!!
    Rogelio S.

    My personal experience here: Quick and friendly service, great and authentic Mexican seafood (cocktails) and fair prices. I'll definitely be coming back soon.

    Oysters
    Stephanie H.

    So good and authentic! Don't miss out on this place! We had the oysters, aguachile, and beef fajita taco! All so yum!

    Palomaza drink and fajita, beef, and Pastor tacos! (They Slap!!)
    Chase L.

    El Gordo Seafood in Bishop Arts District is a little-known secret that you're sure to enjoy when you visit! The authenticity and the atmosphere of this business is will take you away on a beach vacation without a care in the world! I strongly advise that you ask Jose (one of the most humble and kind restaurant owners in all of DFW) for his signature special, the "Jose's Way!" (*limited to 2 per day*). Sure to be the next go-to sidewalk bar counter drink in the area - easy to walk up and grab a drink and deliciously authentic Mexican seafood. One or two of these drinks will set you off on an adventure, you've been warned! Araceli was our server and did an absolutely incredible job making us feel welcome from the first step we took through the door. Give them a visit one evening and enjoy the experience.

    Shrimp boil
    Jay V.

    Food was ok. Nothing particularly amazing, especially for the price. I had the shrimp boil with sausage, corn, and two small potato's. I asked for spicy and my sis for extra spicy. Our waitress mixed our orders. Nephew had pasta and it was tasty. Found the cocktails pricey for a restaurant bar which they took long to make. Service was extra poor. Our waitress did the minimum (probably because we had a party of 6 and tip was included). Never came to check on us and we had to consistently call her over - for water, drinks, utensils, etc. She seemed annoyed and hardly exchanged words in any of the interactions. It wasn't busy either. The only time she asked if we needed anything else was 5 mins before we were done. The ambiance was ok. One big TV streaming college football in the main area.

    Blackened fish (water, cooked frozen)

    Terrible food, and staff was unprofessional. If there was a zero star review, this would be it. The shrimp on the ceviche tasted days old - it melted in my mouth and there was an aftertaste. It needed a lot of seasoning/lime, but we didn't care to fix it - it was gross. The rice looked like a microwaveable Ben's Ready Rice, it was hard and didn't taste like Mexican rice at all. The blackened fish was watery and oily at the same time, you could tell it was cooked frozen - the taste didn't make up for it either. The server did her best to be nice but there was a gentleman on the phone cursing and using the N word while toting a container of dishes (we knew he worked there). The cook looked distraught, didn't acknowledge the food that we sent back, and he was sweating all over the place. Just not a great look to be walking around the dining area. I was so excited to check this place out, being a new Mariscos spot in Bishop Arts, but this was easily my worst meal experience of the year by far.

    Shrimp Boil
    Bianca Z.

    The flavor of the shrimp boil and crawfish was so bomb! Great music, great vibes. Araceli the bartender was the sweetest. Drinks were really good! Can't wait to go back.

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    Great tacos! Service was great and the aguachiles was fresh and flavorful! Definitely going to back!

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    Ordered calamari they looked like crumbs and were hard as a rock. Ordered house margarita tasted nothing but pineapple juice. Not worth it.

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    Food never disappoints and I always enjoy my servers. The servers are great and I will always be back!

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    Great place for loud music late at night when you want to sleep. Truly a special experience when you get up at 5am!

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    Vale, Chata and Isaac are the best servers! Food never disappoints and i always have a good time cause of them. Forever a customer!

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    I love the bartender jazzy and I love it here the food is beyond delicious omg it's just perfect !

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    Seafood boil #4 was good... it's out 3rd time here. Good to have a good spot in the neighborhood. Lexi provided great service

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    The owner even let us try an upcoming item on the menu, "prepared oysters".

    $25 Oysters (12 Pieces)

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    Pesca Coastal Classics and Boozy Cocktails - Blackened Catfish

    Pesca Coastal Classics and Boozy Cocktails

    4.5(37 reviews)
    2.1 miTrinity Groves

    Electric coastal energy with Mexican influence and bold drinks. (Get the Mangonada!) Sought this…read moreplace out in a Rockefeller oyster craving and wasn't disappointed! These and the calamari were wonderful and my husband and I split the steak frites with chimichurri. I especially appreciated the size of the menu- (no photos on it, green flag according to Gordon Ramsey) but also a good variety. Always shows they put a focus on quality into the select options they have. Above average service from our waiter Angel was also appreciated. They had run out of saltines to eat with my oysters, but offered a basket of fresh house made chips instead and I have to say- a creatively satisfying substitution. Honestly really great. Would come back!

    Nice decor and setting but was quite empty and we waited some time for a hostess. Otherwise, the…read moreservice was great and we had a kind waitress The food was all okay but nothing that blew me away. The apps were the Aguachile which was the better of the two, and the other were the crab croquettes which were packed with crab but lacked in flavor. Of the entrees the blacked catfish was the better one. The only issue was the huge portion of mashed potatoes which were reminiscent of powered mash, but the catfish itself was outstanding. On the other side I've never had a lobster roll before but this genuinely has no flavor and has experienced some serious shrinkflation when compared to other pictures here on yelp of it. The fries were great though. The dessert also was nothing memorable and was a very basic bread pudding that could've been warmer. Overall, I was not impressed by Pesca as the reviews may have led me to believe, but it is still a solid place in trinity groves that deserves be more attention.

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    Dozo Omakase and Handroll

    Dozo Omakase and Handroll

    4.5(43 reviews)
    2.1 miTrinity Groves

    28 nigiris, 2 cold plates, 3 handroll all for $205? All while being fresh fish? 100% worth the…read moreprice. All the fish were meticulously prepared, flavorful and paired with complementary dressings. One of the reasons for the superb value was coming in during happy hour which run till 7pm. You can find half priced nigiri, specially priced cold plates and other delicacies. We sat at the omakase bar and one of the requirements to sit here was to order an omakase - as the name would suggest. Just an FYI. The chefs and staff were all very kind and the ambience was intimate. Our server took a while to check-in on us. This was slightly problematic when we wanted more ginger, water or the check. She was fine overall. Here's all we got: 2 Seared Truffle Salmon 2 Dozo Omakase 4 Chutoro Nigiri 2 Otoro Nigiri 2 Yellowtail Nigiri 2 Seared Salmon Nigiri 1 Truffle Salmon HR 1 Daku Toro HR 1 Negitoro HR 2 Salmon Belly Nigiri 2 Salmon Nigiri Chutoro and Otoro were top tier, extremely fatty, melt-in-your-mouth delicious! The variations of salmon were our second favorite and some of the best salmon we've had in Dallas. Would recommend.

    Great service and delicious Japanese food. The value is exceptional for what you're paying…read more Highlights include: hotate was super fresh, really appreciated the sauce on top that highlighted the flavor; chirashi bowl was packed with fish and rice, superb value They have joined our rotation of go-tos, definitely will return.

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    Hugo's Seafood Bar - Seafood tower- oysters, mignonette, poke

    Hugo's Seafood Bar

    4.8(35 reviews)
    0.1 miBishop Arts District, Oak Cliff

    A friend from out of town and I visited Hugo's for lunch this past Sunday and had an amazing time!…read moreEverything we ordered was phenomenal and all the staff treated us so well. We sat at the table for two near the door which had great lighting, and it was really fun to people watch as pedestrians roamed outside. Our server recommended a few cocktails - I got the Limelight which was delicious and my friend got one of the clarified cocktails, which was also very tasty. Honestly the alcohol flavor was masked super well so they're very dangerous drinks! Will have to come by to try some of the others. Our server was super helpful explaining & coursing out the menu, and we got a bunch of items to share. First up we got the scallop aguachile, which was tart and spicy and super refreshing, and the salmon tartare which was creamy and decadent and came with shatteringly crisp wonton chips. Really excellent starters, and they made me want to come back and get the rest some time! Then we split the ahi tuna tostadas and the crab avocado tostadas, which come 2 per order. Hugo O. came over to ask if we were sharing and helpfully had them plated one each per plate so we could eat them more easily, and also brought over a chili pequín hot sauce to complement the tostadas. They were so good! I'll be dreaming about both the tostadas and the pequín sauce for a while. The ahi tuna was super fresh and went so well with the accompaniments, and the crab didn't get lost in the other flavors on that tostada. The crisp tortillas underneath also held up really well to each bite; I'm so used to tostadas shattering upon first taste but the structural integrity of Hugo's were super impressive. For our main we split the fish of the day, which was seared Hokkaido scallop atop a bed of corn risotto. This also came pre-split into two bowls so we didn't have to do it ourselves, which was a super nice touch. The scallops were cooked to perfection, super soft and tender with an incredible crust, and the corn risotto was super creamy and savory. Almost a little too salty for me with the amount of cheese, but still so good I almost licked the bowl clean. Seriously good food here - sad it's a bit of a trek from where I live but I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

    Best seafood in Dallas. Hands down…read more Is it expensive? Yes. Is seafood generally expensive? Also yes. Is it fresh and delicious? Yes and yes. I am from the Pacific Northwest and I love seafood. I've lived in Dallas for 3 1/2 years and have generally avoided it because anytime I've had it, its been disappointing. This is the first seafood place that's not a sushi place that I am obsessed with. It's a very small space, very intimate, can be a little bit loud at times depending on who's sitting next to you...but if you have the money and you're looking for quality seafood, this place is incredible. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion or a date night. highly recommend. service is great. We ordered the seafood tower and every single item on it was delicious. Definitely ask for some melted butter to go with your lobster. Im not big on poke but the poke was seasoned with sesame oil and was so fresh. The scallops were buttery and amazing. The oysters were the perfect size. Fresh? Not overly salty. The mignonette was perfect. This was the first meal I've been this excited about since i discovered otaru sushi...but other than that can't think of any other places where the food blew my mind and made my eyes roll back in my head. The thing is that seafood can be so tricky. The biggest part is the quality/freshness. Everything on the seafood tower was extremely simple, but it was also perfection. It was beautiful to look at as well.

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    Haywire

    Haywire

    4.4(879 reviews)
    3.2 miUptown
    $$$

    Fancy spot! You wouldn't mind if I review it, would you? Eating out in Dallas can get really…read moreexpensive, really quick. Often times after it's all said & done, you wonder - was that worth it? Thankfully, that is NOT the experience I had at Haywire! I ate here on August 9th, 2025 and enjoyed everything about it. I was with a large party but would love to return for a more intimate experience. On this Saturday, my younger cousin was graduating from Parker University so I was in town for the weekend. At around 1pm, I was one of the first to arrive at the restaurant. Unfortunately the parking is a bit confusing. There was construction being done on the same street when I went but there's a parking garage for customers that's difficult to navigate AND the elevator that connects wasn't operating at the time which was an issue for many (but not me, I got a good spot & walked). My party hadn't all arrived yet so I took a gander. Upon entering the tall doors, the space breathes southwestern elegance: wooden structure, leather seating, separate dining areas with highlighted ranch-style art. The abundance of space gives it an open-concept feel. The lighting fixtures are modern, the space was dim but not too low, with an option to utilize the large windows also. I was quiet impressed at the overall presentation. When my party did arrive, I wanted to keep it simple so I ordered the Chicken Cobb Salad and a Hibiscus Haze with Vodka. The table shmoozed as we ate some of the appetizers: the Crab Dip & Green Tomatoes, both amazing. The food did take some time but, considering it was 10-12 of us, that's expected. The Hibiscus Haze was splendid: smooth & flavorful, a great concoction. Cobb salads are usually pretty thick but this one was HEARTY. It came in a large bowl stuffed with the all the toppings. The dressing it was tossed with was well balanced but could've used a tad bit more. With some pepper & a little ranch, I was set! I defeated the salad but it also left me stuffed to the gills. Satisfying meal that I would order again! There are tons of restaurants to dine at in Dallas & sometimes you never know which is worth your time. Despite the inconvenience of parking, I'd bet my bottom dollar that this is a good place to eat. Whether you want a fine dining experience, it's a special occasion or just want a good drink with a meal, Haywire has enough to satisfy all interests.

    Found this restaurant here on Yelp as we were looking for something close to American Airlines to…read moreget a good meal. Loved everything about our waiter Kev. Knowledgeable about the menu & great recommendations. Kev was a joy to have as our server. The food is amazing & love the ambiance of the restaurant. My only complaint...we came in early Saturday prior to Stars game. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked if we had a reservation. We did not, the restaurant wasn't busy at all. We were asked to wait. Waited maybe 5-10mins. No biggie, A lot of open tables were available for immediate sit down. Again that wasn't a big deal. I had asked for a booth & wanted to sit in front room. The hostess said no a problem. She handed us off to a younger hostess and she took us to a table. I told her I had requested a booth. In the front room only 3 tables were occupied. I pointed out the booth and she said that's for party of 6. However, we could have the 1/2 table/booth. Made absolutely no sense because that was for a party of 6 as well. I made this comment & she just stared at me without saying a word. I didn't want to seem difficult and took the table as she just walked away. Kev was confused as we were. No good communication skills. It was an awkward encounter. The restaurant wasn't busy at all & never was whole time there. Kev wasn't sure why she didn't move us a requested & was puzzled himself. However i apologized to him & explained I wasn't trying to be difficult, but prefer booth sitting and most times we will wait for one. We left at 1:45p and restaurant was no busier than when we arrived. Reservation/Booth or not! I guess saying all of this, your front staff need to have more people skills when dealing with your customers. They are the face and first point of contact. Again Kev was amazing & food was outstanding!

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    Saint Rocco's New York Italian - The entrance. Great experience on an opening night.

    Saint Rocco's New York Italian

    3.7(590 reviews)
    2.1 miTrinity Groves
    $$

    I haven't been here since 2017....my recent visit was for a birthday dinner (not mine) and our…read moreserver was Anaiah. He was great. From the beginning of service to the end. He gave recommendations for dishes to try, and answered all of our questions. As a customer, I appreciated that he'd tasted items on the menu which is a plus for those of us who may want to try multiple entres and are undecided. After presenting him with my options, although he spoke well of the two entres I wanted, I went with the Grilled Chicken Alfredo. The dish was good overall, I just needed a pinch more salt (and I do mean a literal pinch). I ended up getting a slice of Tiramisu to go. My dining experience this time around was much better than the first time I came. One of the guest with our party ordered the Cacio e Pepe, which we enjoyed watching the tableside presentation of.

    Service wasn't great. Must be short staffed. Took a while to order. Had to walk inside and ask if…read morewe can order. The food was OK! I was offered Parmesan cheese for my meal and agreed but never received any. The next encounter was "would you like it to go?" I didn't want to bother to ask about the Parmesan cheese since I was almost done with my meal. Also it took forever to get the check and we did not receive the 10% discount for living at Trinity groves and had to mentioned it again. Overall, it was ok! It is a convenient spot to go to when you live across the street!

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