El Pescador is one of those places that makes you feel like family the second you walk through the door. The service is always fast, friendly, and welcoming, and it's honestly one of the easiest restaurants in Fillmore to recommend with complete confidence to anyone visiting town. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do. The margaritas and micheladas are off the charts! generous pours and huge compared to the tiny drinks you get at so many other Mexican restaurants. The food is consistently great too. My personal favorite is the Pollo Tampiqueño, but their Molcajete, fajitas, albondigas, homemade tortillas are all amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the menu. Their signature seafood plates are absolutely worth trying. If you're anywhere near Fillmore, El Pescador is worth the drive. Family owned with great food, great people, great atmosphere, plenty of parking, and the kind of local restaurant that keeps people coming back. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for a long time, and I finally was able to eat here. My husband and I went for lunch during the week, and even though it was pretty busy for a Monday, we were seated right away. Our waiter came over with menus and was very helpful with a few questions that we had. We ordered a Molcagete, which is a lot of food and can definitely be shared with 2-3 people. We also ordered a camarones costa azul plate. Everything was so delicious, but the molcagete was my favorite. Another great thing about this restaurant is that they hand-make their tortillas right there. I loved the warm, hand-made tortillas. I also had a spicy margarita, which was amazing. The restaurant had so much space, a bar area, and can definitely be a great place for large parties. I loved El Pescador, and I can't wait to go back and maybe try their lunch specials. read more

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Me and my friends have been eating at El Pescador for years. It's always a great option when in the area and an awesome option when someone is visiting from out of town where they don't get great Mexican food. The service is always good. There's always a crowd so you know it's always popular. The vibes are always on point. I love how they added the huge space covered outside of the original restaurant. On this most recent day there was a table of 50 people being served without issue. We made sure to get our order in before they did so we didn't get stuck. Our food came out fast and it came out perfect. We started with chips and salsa. Ordered guacamole and the bean dip. All delicious. We were waiting for the rest of our party to show so we ordered a recommendation sampler plate which was very tasty. The chimichurris on it were perfect. I had the Mojarra Frita that is a fun fantastic fried dish for the occasion. I fancy the mango margaritas blended. Always get the giant. Just be careful when they ask you if you want a second. And if chewy is there, he'll give you a shot of their homemade tequila. read more

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I love coming here. And if you can catch Chuy in the am, have had the pleasure of having am shots with him! He's so funny and friendly, he'll come sit right in your booth with his bottle of Tequila and talk about living life to its fullest. That's the real family restaurant experience. The pan in the am while you wait. Or fresh tortilla chips in the afternoons and evenings. It's a great place to sit back and eat good. Service is always kind, courteous and fast! read more

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I came here for a work lunch with a group of about 20 people. The restaurant is quite large. There is a main part of the restaurant that was really busy by the bar area but we were sat in another section of the restaurant and had the entire dining area to ourselves. We had great service from start to finish. We ordered our drinks and food within a few minutes and our food actually came out before our drinks did. I ordered a chile verde burrito (dry). I appreciate the side of guacamole for a garnish and that they did not add a bunch of rice as a filler. The inside of my burrito only had pork chile verde and refried beans. The meat was soft and full of flavor. I enjoyed how large my burrito was too. Many of my coworkers got seafood items and they also looked delicious but I didn't snap any photos. I pass by the place so many times for work on my weekly commute but I think it would definitely be worth a stop on a road trip coming home from the Central Valley back to Ventura. read more

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The food is delicious and the portions are big. But the handicap pa rking is disgraceful. Only 2 spots near the side entrance. No designated spots at all by the main entrance which is in the middle of the building. 2 spots on other side of building with all the nearby doors locked requiring a very long walk to main entrance. Unable to have a conversation as it very loud (high ceilings create echos). Enchiladas, quesadillas, mango margaritas, fish all delicious. read more

My husband and I decided on el Pescador for our day date on a Sunday afternoon. Once we walked in the atmosphere was very fun! Music was great! I personally love banda & the place was full of laughter & smiles ( a great sign). We hadn't been in a while so we were very excited to try some delicious mariscos. Well, we were not disappointed! Our server first of all was very attentive & even though the place was very loud she listened carefully & made sure our order was right. I ordered the pineapple with seafood topped with some melted cheese. It came with some homemade tortillas & it was absolutely DELICIOUS! We also got some micheladas which was a great pair with our food. We highly recommend & will be back! read more

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Amazing food! It was so delicious and came out so fast! Decided to try the watermelon drink and it was so delicious you wouldn't even know there was alcohol in it! Staff is friendly and check in with you to make sure you have what you need. Came in with a big group and they were able to accommodate! Definitely recommend if you're in the area read more

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I've loved everything I've ordered here. Really tasty rice and beans, great tacos, excellent enchiladas, savory chile verde, it's all good! But what made me have to write this review is the Shrimp Cocktail. Whenever I think about ordering shrimp at a restaurant I get nervous. I worry there won't be enough shrimp in whatever dish I order because I have a distorted sense of what constitutes an individual serving size of shrimp. I need a hell of a lot of shrimp to make me happy. And a hell of a lot of shrimp is exactly what you get when you order a Shrimp Cocktail here. Plenty of shrimp, even for the likes of me. So many shrimp! The Shrimp Cocktail comes in two sizes. When I first started coming here I'd get the small size, and I was entirely satisfied. But then I tried the large, and, well, there's no going back now. So.....many.....shrimp! The large Shrimp Cocktail rules supreme! And I need to say, it's not just about the number of shrimp that makes the Shrimp Cocktail here so great. The cocktail sauce the shrimp are served in is phenomenally good in its own right. Plus it's loaded with lusciously ripe diced avocado. This is not a shrimp cocktail where I'm fine with leaving half a glass of cocktail sauce after all the shrimp are picked out. The waitstaff always asks if you want your Shrimp Cocktail with "everything." I'm allergic to raw onions and I appreciate the fact that I can order my Shrimp Cocktail without them, and it actually comes to the table that way. I love El Pescador because I don't have to worry about the shrimp situation. I know for a fact there are going to be plenty of shrimp. I can relax and feast on shrimp to my heart's content. Mikey C says: I'm the same way about lobster. read more

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Dads 60th bday and he loves El Pescador but the Fillmore one. As kids for any special occasion we'd go to the Santa Paula location but that one has gone downhill. My dad practically knows everyone at the restaurant. It had been years since I had been here. The restaurant has expanded since I had been here. They opened up another section. I ordered the nachos and they were huge. Good not the best but good. Most of my siblings who also came to celebrate our dad liked there food. Most importantly, my dad loved it! They even brought out the mariachi hat to put on him and sang him happy birthday (tears). Not too crazy busy or loud in the area we sat but it's was on the other side away from the bar area. Pretty restaurant. Parking can be crazy as it is very popular. People love from all Ventura County to eat here. Service was awesome. We had to to well because our server went above and beyond. For my fam, it will forever be a special place. read more

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Had such a great experience yesterday here! The service is so great! The food all tasted great and was so seasoned! The drinks were delicious and the waiter was so fun and sweet! read more

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This is my second visit and it's still just as amazing as it was the first time! Our server, Fernando, was absolutely the best! This guy needs a raise and acknowledgement! (Employee of the month perhaps!?!) First test for a Mexican restaurant is its chips and salsa. Fresh made and hot chips with the perfect salsa. It's going to be a win! We got there during happy hour so margaritas were only$6 and came in large pint glasses, not some mini tumbler like so many other places. I got the mango chamoy and it was delicious. My friends had the pomegranate margaritas and they were delicious too. We decided to share the Don Alejo family platter for$60. So much food! The food came out fast and hot! Tons of rice&beans. Pork, chicken, steak & chorizo. Quesadillas. Guac, creme and pico. Taquitos. Fresh made tortillas. We were stuffed and brought a ridiculous amount of food home. I absolutely recommend this place! We will be back for Taco Tuesdays! read more

El Pescador - Fillmore - don alejo combo plate was massive and amazing - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

The service was amazing, very attentive waitress. The place had good music and seemed clean. However, I ordered the molcajete and for $37.99 I did not think it was worth it. It did come with rice and beans and homemade tortillas, but the dish itself was not good. It lacked sauce and the meats were dry and salty. The tortillas were also cold. The rice and b and were good but felt like this meal was way overpriced for the quality I received. I used to love coming here for the molcajete but it's not the as it used to be. read more

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Staff was great, very welcoming and attentive. Food was also very good. Very home made, which will keep people coming back time and again.

Always love coming to this place. Nice little halfway stop between Santa Clarita and Ventura. Love the Mexican seafood options that they have and they are plenty of them! They have a nice little bar there too, so you can get a Michelada or a margarita. We had the fried fish which I always love as well as garlic, shrimp and steak. Price point is pretty good as well. Services always good but sometimes the waiters get distracted and you gotta call them back to the table, but not that big of a deal. read more

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The food was fantastic (Mar y Mar), the drinks were great, with excellent service as well. We'll be back to be sure.

Can't say it enough, love this place! Great vibe all around. As we enter the pleasingly decorated dining room, we're always cheerfully greeted and feel welcomed to enjoy fabulous Mexican seafood. Service is energetic, attentive and always with a smile. Never happened to come by on a weekday, but so glad we did. All 24 weekday Lunch specials are $12.99 and the portions are a big as dinner. We both overate and heading to our campsite with lunch for tomorrow. I enjoyed my favorite Ceviche served with Pescado soup, loaded with fresh white fish and shrimp and served with their famous handmade thick hot fresh tortillas! Yum! Hubby loved his beef enchilada made with authentic sauce, generous tender chucks of beef, served with creamy beans and according to hubby (not a rice eater), "very tasty rice". Thank you El Pescador for always being so good to us and feeding us a little too much! ;) read more

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Good food as always. We were put in the area with all the tables. Music on but was all bass. Horrible environment to eat. Will wait for the main restaurant next time. read more

Stopped by here for dinner...I cannot say it any better than some my fellow reviewers (Sara B, Mikey C, Anita C...)-If you want an outstanding meal (comer Mexicano), El Pescador is the place to go. The service start to finish, yes-lots of shrimp and ALL of the food tasted great! Seasoned just right, served quickly by attentive staff members-I would go back tomorrow! The ambiance is perfect as well. I am not a "secret shopper" or spy but...I walked through past some of the tables, looked at food people were served, listened to a few people ordering and the looks on their faces. Superb. If you want an outstanding (not just very good) Mexican meal, this place is it. You know, turning into the parking lot and seeing how large it is, and having to hunt for an open space, I began judging at that point: I thought to myself "this place must be good!" And it is. read more

Drove an hour for this restaurant and will definitely come back, quick service, everyone is so welcoming, the environment is great, and the food is amazing !! read more

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If you happen to be on the 126 near Fillmore, this is a perfect stop. Excellent Mexican food several seafood dishes drinks if you like in a very large dining area perfect for groups noise level is high. You can get one of the side rooms to cut it down. Sunday is their busiest night but they seem to be busy no matter what day of the week you're there. The staff does come by for the order. And they seem to work in partnership with each other so your food should come out quickly just enjoy. read more

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Food was good and fresh we ordered a catering order and the food was delicious packaged well

One of my go-tos for lunch when in the Fillmore area. They have a good lunch menu here with plenty of options and good prices. There should realistically be something for everyone on there. Usually end up getting the Pollo Tampequeno or the Chile Relleno. Both are delicious options and have rather large portions (especially for a lunch special!). They also have a large drink menu with plenty of classic as well as more modern offerings. While I will typically order a Cadillac Margarita, their tropical margarita and their Watermelon Candy are also some good choices when I'm looking for something different. While it's not normally busy when I stop by for lunch during the week, this place can get PACKED for dinner and on the weekends. While they have a large restaurant, it's incredible how popular they are and how packed it gets. So just keep that in mind when coming. Overall, wouldn't be my first pick for Mexican food, but the food is consistently good and will always be my first choice to grab a bite when in the Fillmore area. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in Ventura County. Family owned and run. The freshly made tortillas, chipotle salsa, fresh seafood, beef and poultry. Try a seafood cocktail, a meal in and of itself. Always great service as well. read more

El Pescador Fillmore, Cali. Great food, atmosphere and service. A full bar and a variety of tequila. If Micheladas are your thing, then you must have one! Handmade corn tortilla are amazing, coupled with creamy frejoles will definitely require a second order. Salsa not hot enough, ask for it to be hotter and they will happily ablige you. Once you finally decide what your ordering, you can't help but have regret as you watch all the delicious food coming out. If your lucky enough to have Enrique serve you... what a treat. He is great. read more

Again and again this is the most authentic and deelish Mexican. I can't stop eating our guac and bean dip. Their sauces are theirs and no one sells them in a shop. If you think you like Mexican food, come here to LOVE it. As stated by a resident dent Cali gal who travels to mexico every year. read more

El Pescador is my husbands happy place. the food is wonderful, fresh tortillas, the refried beans are so tasty, we drive from Thousand Oaks to come here. Our favorite waitress is Lydia! She is the best! we love everyone there. Lydia makes the BEST margaritas! we go for breakfast mostly and the Huevos Rancheros is a WIN! Chuy is a wonderful person and we love seeing him if we are lucky. read more

The server was very rude !!! Today we get there for lunch and was a terrible experience

I have been coming here for years and each and every time, the food, drinks and service are AMAZING! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

Was not expecting this gem in Fillmore! Looks can be deceiving! We've passed by the place multiple times when on our way to Ventura. Passing by this place, it never caught our interest. It looked like a Vallarta Supermarket from the outside. The inside was partitioned into two areas one side looked like it should be open air seating but it's fully covered. The other side like a regular restaurant with a bar the main focal point is the hand made tortilla station in the center of the room. We had shrimp ceviche tostadas, Aguachiles verdes and the mocajete. Everything was delicious. Generous portions as well. The shrimp dishes were great made me feel like I was back in Mexcaltitan. The chorizo and steak from the mocajete was my favorite part of the meal with the home made corn tortillas. The service fell a bit short, but it was packed. Would definitely come again! read more

The menudo is my favorite here.. along with the selections of margaritas. Love the music they play and the staff are always so friendly

My husband and I are regulars here. Food is great and service is beyond. When you go to this restaurant, not if but when ask to be seated in Lalo's area. He's the best server in the restaurant. read more

The food and service is great. Authentic Mexican dishes. We enjoyed our dinner with the family

Everything went well. Beautiful location, plenty of parking, got seated right away, great ambiance. The server was courteous and available the entire time. The foodhad a great presentation and was truly delicious! My drink was very nicely done and there was lots of it! A real value for the price. It was my first time there and they really made a great impression. I will most definitely return, or try another of their locations. read more

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Service was good. 5/5 Drinks were good. 5/5 Food was meh. 3/5 I don't live around Fillmore, so personally this is not a spot I'd drive 40+ mins to again. If I was a local, sure, there's not a lot of variety in this area. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. The games in the waiting area were fun. I'm a sucker for claw machines. The key hole game was fun too...I was trying to win that ipad! read more

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I found this restaurant loud, over priced and not very good. I have enjoyed before many years ago. Not now.

Adding a photo due to the videos I posted not working. I had the fajitas and they were awesome read more

El Pescador - Fillmore - Fajitas Al Pescador - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

Love El Pescador, stop in whenever I'm on the 126 and feeling like Mexican food. The chips and salsa and fresh, ask for the guacamole, it never disappoints. The service is always on point, quick, friendly and attentive. The restaurant is large enough for many groups, but also quaint enough for a couple. I had the (2) cheese combo meal and my daughter had the carne asada taco combo, food was awesome as usual. read more

We came here hoping for a relaxing dinner, but it was rushed and disappointing. I clearly asked the waitress to hold our food so we could enjoy our drinks first, but everything came out within 2-3 minutes. Kids' meals came fast (as requested), but our food was pushed on us too soon. To-go box had to be asked for twice, and when we accidentally left one of our packaged meals, staff threw it away instead of letting us know (we were still standing there). It felt like the priority was flipping the table, not making us feel cared for. Food was decent, but service was poor. Won't be coming back. By the way the water was insanely disgusting. Tasted like straight plastic garbage water or definitely not filtered. Would rather have paid for bottled water but obviously was never offered but please be cautious of the hype of this restaurant. read more

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The food was good, it typically is always good when I come. The server, Adriana, was great. However, before leaving we needed help from the person at the register. I asked her for help and she disregarded me. She asked her colleague and they both disregarded my requests without a reason. Poor customer service. read more