Food is delicious and fresh. Patience for service as it's all made to order. Ambiance is typical of a Mexican restaurant and very clean

The food was good service on the other hand. There were four of us and one other table with three people who were just drinking already had their food. It took 5 minutes just to get drinks, 2 ice teas, and 2 cokes, 35 minutes to get the food, two number 8 fish filets with sauce and shrimp tostada, 2 medium mixed cocktails. But if you want avocado, watch out because you will pay extra for it 1.75 for half an avocado on each item and watch out for the 4 to 6 dollar change for the sauce on the fish some items have it and some don't but they will and it if you don't look at your bill and 2.50 for chips and Salas each order, even the first one as you sit down. And for service being bad or good, you will be charged 15% on your bill. That is fine. If you have good service. SO WATCH YOUR BILL read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What the fck lmao this many calamari for 23$ is crazy & she didn't even give me my change back at all !!! I placed a to go order & they gave me this much for 20 is crazy read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Calamari Frito - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Incredible oysters and seafood! Good service. I wish we had this restaurant in Tucson.

Better prices. I preferred a burrito and I was told it came with a side of beans and rice. After paying over $20 with a small tip it was just the burrito and a child's hand full of lettuce. I went back to ask about the rice and beans I was told came with it then I was told I had to be charge for it!!? Fuck this place I will never be coming back the burrito was the size of a regular burrito from any other taco place. Do better. read more

It's not that the food is bad it's more so that it's just very plain. I ordered the fish tacos and they're edible but the rice and beans just weren't the best match for the type of fish. I probably would've given the review of three but in an unfortunate event, as I stared off into the distance, a small mouse ran up the wall, therefore just really leaving me a question, the cleanliness of this place, I didn't really finish the food because I couldn't get that image out of my head but it you fishes and terrible. The sides could do better seasoning. Happy hunting! read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very impressive portions of food! The freshness of the fish was incredible as the restaurant and the meals didn't smell fishy at all! The location is very loud though. Surprisingly loud, but the food was good! read more

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Takes for ever ... To order,to get the food... Good flavors but our waitress forgot our order and keep asking same cuestión over and over again I may come back....may not read more

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Really great "Mariscos" place in downtown Phoenix. I had the oysters with ceviche and avocado, and the shrimp and octopus cocktail. To drink I hade a "Michelada" w/ bud light. The oysters were fresh and tasty, however I was not crazy about the price; $15 for 6 oysters. The Michelada was one of the best I've tasted, some might think it too spicy but for my taste it was perfect. The shrimp and octopus cocktail was kind of bland, it needed a lot of help from Mr. Tapatillo, some salt, limes and ketchup. The complementary chips were sooooo good and the salsa was great too. I was disappointed that they don't give you the seafood consome in a cup that other seafood restaurants do. Overall it was a tasty meal. The location is pretty far from the west valley and there is little parking. I would still recommend it 9/10 will be back. read more

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My dad was in town and wanted oysters. This place is close to my new place and didn't disappoint. We got the oysters Pacifico style which had shrimp, avocado, and some other things that were really good. I got a mixed coctel that was packed with octopus and shrimp and my dad got fajitas. Definitely will be back to try some other things! read more

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Simply put, this is the best Mexican seafood in town. If you are looking for luxurious food, visit Barrio Cafe or Casa Corazon down 16th street. If you want an easy-going regular Joe kind of place, El Pacifico won't disappoint. Flavors are simple, fresh, and tasty. Fresh hot chips and salsa. My go-to is the ostiones con callo (oysters with scallop). Three drops of one of the many wonderful hot sauces on each of my dozen beautifully presented oysters, a ground beef taco, and a couple of Pacifico beers is enough cause to thank God for allowing me to find this place. read more

-0/10 HORRIBLE service they served 3 tables of more then 5 people way before our table of 4! They also accused us of not paying for a receipt that was clearly a date other than the date i was there they only have one person out of all there team cooking in the back plates only come out every 20 minutes one by one read more

The place looked sketchy online nervous if we should try this place. But the food did not disappoint!

If I could give zero stars. I would. I heard so many good things about this restaurant and it hurts my feelings to write this and ate it at my uncles house it was the best ceviche I had. Went today the 24th and the atmosphere was completely off when me and my mom walked in stood there for 5 minutes without even being talked to and got looked at crazily by the staff. Took them 25 minutes to plate our 45 dollars worth of ceviche (to go) the most expensive ceviche I've had but it was worth it from what I remembered. Went home and and found a long black hair in the food. All of the workers have long black hair. Went back and wanted all of the money back and was met with the cook coming out screaming in my face telling me I put the hair in the food and to never come back to his restaurant again because I said I was calling the BBB AND THE FOOD INSPECTOR ON THEM. the girl told me I was being dramatic they were nice to me. Lies I know when I'm being treated wrong (so many things were said by me and them I won't lie) but the way all of them were coming around the corner to look at my hair to see if I put it in there (the hair was cooked into the shrimp). I HAVE SHORT BLUE HAIR. ITS NOT MY HAIR. Worst experience I've ever had at any restaurant. And I know they are being rude to us because we went to MARISCOS BAHIA on 16st and broadway (after leaving here) as soon as we walked in we were greeted asked how we were doing even over the live Mariachi band and was out of the restaurant within 5 minutes of being there getting the same (to go) order of ceviche we got at this restaurant. I could write so much more this is the condescended part. read more

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Wow... what can I say... I have been coming to this restaurant ever since I moved to Maricopa County. On Saturday, me and two others arrive and it is closed from 7:00 - 8:00. We decided to wait until they reopened. Once they reopened they greeted me and all my friends with a $50 cover fee (per person!). We had watched at least 3 other groups walk into the business with no hassle. When we arrived they were talking about us in Spanish and told us the only way we could enter was with a $50 fee per person. I'm sorry... but has anyone else ever been to a RESTAURANT with a $50 cover fee? I am honestly so disappointed and feel me and my friend group were personally targeted... Was once a great place, maybe stay away until they get new management read more

I think I was flim flammed! This pictures looked better than what was brought out. The bar wasn't really a bar. And the oysters that I had a taste for...never showed up. Disaster on 16th street. Save yourself. Your wallet. And your time. You're welcome read more

Been going for years here. .family loves seafood and this is our spot . Great food , great beer just a bit too loud sometimes. Prices have gone up a bit every time we've gone but other then that's everything is delicious read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Aguachile Rojo - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is my favorite mariscos place. Their ceviche and aguachiles are the best here in Phoenix. And top it off with the best micheladas with aguachile toppings. read more

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Very poor service, terrible burrito and the drinks were overpriced. Won't be back. The burrito was brought out with just tomato and rice?

Worst "seafood" restaurant I've ever been to. Way overpriced for the small portions. Their seafood cocktails are literally small cups for $11+. Go to a real marisqueria. This place is a rip off. read more

This place is amazing. Im from California and come to Phoenix every few weeks. This place is always on my list. The oysters are amazing. Mango margarita is the best ive had. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Amazing!!! I'm from LA so i'm picky about my mexican food and seafood. This place was great. Seafood cocktail michieladas, pacifico oysters with avocado and the ceviche are great. I highly recommend. read more

Been here twice and does not disappoint. I was the only gringa both times. First time my husband ordered for me in Spanish. Second time, I attempted some Spanglish as our server did not speak English very well. Another employee came out to verify our order. That was very nice, and good customer service. The food is excellent and the price is pretty good for seafood. I have ordered the seafood cocktails, ceviche, shrimp tacos, and all has been delightful! I will add they do play the music here extremely loud in the evening, so if that bothers you come during the day or make sure you don't sit near the little DJ booth and speakers! read more

Food and service were great, and the frozen margs are some of the best I've ever had! I was there with my brother in Law and he, like and idiot, forgot his watch! He called the next morning and they let him know he could come pick it up that day. I really appreciate their great friendly service and amazing food! Will definitely be back. read more

LOVE this place for Baja style fresh fish and food! Always fresh, delicious, clean, and friendly. Laid back & casual with cold beer and a good tequila selection. You will NOT be disappointed. Give this little spot a try!! I suggest the Tostada Emarazada and a Modelo Especial. read more

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Micheladas in this place are the bomb!! I really like mine with Pacifico beer only. But talking about food and fresh seafood I always order the aguachile tostada because it has scallops and fresh shrimp cooked in lime juice with a kick of green chilies, salt and pepper, believe me sounds simple but it's very good and its totally worth it!.... Today I ordered the "tostada embarazada" way too expensive and had lack of flavors and no oysters at all, but luckily the server was pretty nice and brought me a side of oysters to fulfill my cravings. Over all great service and very chill bar. But micheladas are a must if you are visiting this place. read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Michelada - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I have been searching for oysters that remind me of an old friend, and I have finally found them. And our waitress was amazing on top of it all. In my opinion, This place has the best oysters in all of Phoenix. Definitely going to be a weekly customer from here on out!! read more

I had never even heard of this place, but my dad loves it so this is where we had lunch. I'm personally not as big of a fan of Mexican seafood as my family but I did try it here. Was I ever surprised at how much I enjoyed it. We ordered a dozen oysters and we had to order a second dozen because they were phenomenal. The beer and service was also amazing. As an entree I ordered a shrimp cocktail and it was delicious. I'm still not as big of a fan of seafood, but when I do crave it this is definitely the place to go read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They added their own 36% gratuity on. It was just me and another person. They stared blankly ate as I questioned it

Their food is good but their service is terrible! You will be waiting forever! Even for take out it takes forever

Center of town Mexican fish and more place. Futbol, not football, on the TV. Combination plate with a Chile relleño was fine. Viena had a fish taco---not what she expected but I thought tasty. They had aguas frescas which not every Mexican Restaurante offers. Great selection of hot sauces. Not much for tap beers but ice cream (Thrifty) and big selection of Mexican beer on tap. For a casual lunch with seafood offering, pretty good choice. Pleasant staff read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Interior - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is amazing !!! Great service great food !!! They make the best michiladas here that goes perfect with aguachilles in red sauce also the grilled cucarachas to die for !!!!! Bravo guys read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Aguachilles with Michilada - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is a Mexican seafood restaurant and grocery. You can dine-in or buy fish to bring home and cook. For those who are unschooled in the field of eating in combo fish-shop/restaurants, the place will smell faintly like fish. Fair warning if you find the smell repugnant. Also, if you're experience with Mexican seafood ends with the fish taco or Baja Fresh, be warned - this place is not quite what you are expecting. I dropped in, lured by promises of $5.99 lunch specials, and was surprised at the prices on the menu - most items were in the double-digit range, and I was only looking for a quick, cheap lunch. The menu is large and varied, with everything from beef to octopus fully represented. As tempting as the more expensive entreés sounded, I diligently stuck to my budget, opting for the $5.99 shrimp burrito. $5.99 isn't bargain-basement for a burrito, but for a flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, a standard ensalada, and some flavorful rice with vegetables, I'll bite. The shrimp was in a sauce that had hints of citrus and tomato, and another bright, tangy note that I couldn't quite place. The shrimp itself was excellently cooked, not soggy like poor-quality ceviche or overly-rubbery like poorly defrosted frozen camarones. In short, delicious. The rice tasted like it was cooked in some kind of broth, and had tomatoes and carrots thrown in for good measure. Also delicious. The salad was the standard that you get in most Mexican places, but, importantly, the iceberg lettuce, green bell pepper, and tomato all tasted fresh. No limp lettuce here. The veggies provided a very satisfying crunch to the burrito and the rice. They also served beer and liquor. read more

Super noisy place, you cant enjoy food, the guy who's at charge of sound barely cares, also you can hear while he is messaging from his computer, and they charge extra fee on everything! (Seasonings and chips). So doubleck first is not bad idea. read more

El Pacifico Restaurante Y Pescaderia - Seafood Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They have delicious food! My boyfriend and I always get the fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and it is so delicious! Seems like a random thing to order but hands down it is the BEST Alfredo and most fresh and large shrimp I've ever got!!! Not to mention the staff are always so great to us. Our server remembers what we drink every time so it feels like home walking in! read more

Went here today and very much enjoyed my lunch. I shared with my husband and we had the shrimp burrito red enchilada style and the fish burrito the same way. Both super tasty. The burritos were actually fairly light, not a heavy lunch like a typical burrito from most Mexican restaurants. The red sauce was very good as was the texture and taste of the tortilla. The shrimp and fish were excellent, very fresh tasting. The burritos came with rice which was very good and a little side salad of lettuce, tomato, and cucumber with some cheese sprinkled on it, the veggies were all very fresh and crisp. We also had the shrimp ceviche and it was very good as well. The salsa that comes with the chips was also tasty. It was not spicy, which I like, but for those looking for some spice you won't find it in the salsa that came standard. Only thing I wasn't impressed with was the iced tea, very weak and tasted a little dirty. But hey, next time I'll get a margarita instead! I liked the atmosphere, felt like being in Mexico. The service was friendly but a little slow, also very authentic Mexico! Overall, definitely recommend it! read more

Actually, sometimes this place is a four..or a five, but overall I'd give it a three. Anywho.. I tend to come here often. We first came here because we had eaten at San Carlos Bay three times that past week and decided to give another mariscos place a try. With each meal you get a small bowl of chips (more than one bowl will cost you extra). I'm not a fan of the salsa, but I eat it anyway. It's mostly liquid and a little spicy for me, and I think it has the consistency of that Chinese soup I don't know the name of. I've ordered several different things, such as the camarónes al mojo de ajo (shrimp in garlic sauce), which isn't the best, but if you take out the shrimp, eat them separately, and then mix the sauce, rice, and beans together you get a strange concoction of awesomeness. I've also ordered ceviche tostadas, which are good but HUGE (two was too many), as well the shrimp soup (caldo). This was very good. My husband tends to order the whole baked snapper pretty often (it's cheaper here than at San Carlos Bay, if you're into whole fish...), and sometimes they'll top it with shrimp for free. The BEST thing about this place is that they often (but not always) will give you each a free appetizer. You usually get a choice of either seven mares soup or a tiny bowl of ceviche, both of which are good with the chips. I will say though, that before I started coming here I used to HATE soup. Somehow the seven mares appetizer soup has turned me onto other soups (the shrimp soup here, same thing but less seafood, Japanese udon, and the lagman at Golden Valley Uzbek). If you come on a Friday (and probably Saturdays, as well), you'll likely encounter karaoke night, which is often entertaining. Unfortunately, this is also the reason for three stars. Several times the karaoke was so loud we couldn't talk to each other and had to sit there awkwardly staring at the television. Other times, though, the volume is totally fine. This place also has a bar to sit and watch a game, and sells raw fish and other seafood as well (including ceviche) that you can just take home to cook. Another mention is that the service is usually a little too good. Checking on us every three minutes good. But that's definitely better than never and the waitresses are always nice and helpful ;) I think they have pretty good happy hour specials here, but we're never in time for them. Someday I'll try a margarita. read more

OMG; they were right in prev reviews; it is going to a small Mexican beach restaurant. I cant believe we got a dozen oysters on the half shell for only $10. Of course, we were lucky we went on a Friday, during their happy hour time; First visit, not the last for sure. Everything we ordered was delicious. And, the free cup of soup, called the 7 seafood soup was great!!! Do try the shrimp tacos , as Hubby loved them,, and he is not a big tortilla fan. I want to try other items, so we will be returning; The prices are very reasonable, and the staff who served us was great. And, of course, I ended my meal with the Fried Ice Cream; it was awesome. The place was clean, and cheery inside, and they even sold some seafood at the back of the eating area. Not a lot of custom when we were there, but people should absolutely try it, Ole !! read more

Great service, excellent atmosphere, and fantastic karaoke. Really enjoyed the micheladas and the house special oysters.

I just started working nearby and so tried El Pacifico today for the first time - got a margarita while I waited for my take-out fish-taco combo.  The margarita was huge and tasted great, served in a frosty fishbowl.  Three breaded fish tacos/rice/beans were $16, so not exactly cheap, but boy were they good!  The fish smelled and tasted very fresh, cooked perfectly, great flavor breading/sauce, huge piles of fish in each taco, tortillas were good.  Great chips & good mild/medium-heat salsa.  Serving size was more than adequate.  All in all love it and delighted it's nearby, I'll be going back, a lot.  The only thing about this place that I don't love is that it's not crazy cheap.  And it shouldn't be, frankly, because the food is great, but I'd like it better if it was 30% less expensive. read more