Absolutely loved this place! Came here during the annual Pismo car show. The staff is super friendly and fast. The Micheladas are a must! Had the shrimp tacos 10/10. They have outside tables providing us perfect view of the car show parade! Would definitely recommend read more

My wife and I were in town for the Fourth of July weekend, and eating here was at the top of my list because I have celiac disease and they offer gluten-free fish and chips. I'm happy to say it exceeded my expectations. The fish was fresh, tender, and flaky, with a perfectly crisp, golden-brown batter that you'd never guess was gluten-free. The fries were equally delicious, hot and crispy. It's a challenge to find good gluten-free food, especially fish and chips, but El Pizmo absolutely delivers. I highly recommend it to anyone, especially those with celiac disease or anyone looking for outstanding fish and chips read more

Back again Love it here! Food always tastes great. Services is always friendly. Do not miss it is well worth it. Love smoked salmon tacos. Clam chowder very good as well. Very comfortable ambiance. Thank you read more

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We came in on July 4th for a quick light bite and ordered a small poke and 1/2 dozen oysters. You order and pay at the register and they bring out your food. The staff were friendly, the vibes were casual and more importantly the food was great. Generous portion of poke and very seasoned in marinade. The oysters were meaty and delicious. I ended up ordering 1/2 dozen more and a side of rice to go with the poke. I do wish the rice was more of a sushi rice but it still worked. Would definitely come back the next time we are in Pismo. What a great find. read more

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The BEST clam chowder in Pismo Beach!! If you want FRESH fish, this is the place. Expect friendly service and semi-comfortable seating. We will be regular customers from now on. read more

El Pizmo Fish - Poke Bowl and Clam Chowder! - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

I stopped in only for a short time, and they specialize in fish & chips. Ambiance was what you'd expect of a fish and chips place near the beach. Service was friendly, and the owner (?) was a merchant marine previously, which is cool. The Baja fish taco was decent and had some spice, but the toppings made me want to order the fish & chips. I'd guess that the fish and chips would make it a 5 star vs. the 3~3.5 star fish taco. Note that I'm comparing it to fish tacos you'd get near the border, but for something around Pismo Beach, should be top tier. read more

El Pizmo Fish - Baja Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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Solid 4 1/2 stars! Wifey & I had a quick anniversary celebration and took a drive to Pismo Beach for the weekend! Being that we had never been to Pismo Beach before, when we got hungry for lunch...we did what all folks do, follow their noses! We somehow ended up at El Pizmo Fish after smelling that waft of frying oil! So glad we did! El Pizmo Fish is a nice little family joint - that day we were there, run by father & daughter. And boy, were they plenty busy enough during what looked like a decent lunch rush! Very simple & succinct menu, we ordered 2 of each: -Fish Tacos Baja Style with Local Rock Cod ($5.95) -Fiesta Bowl ($16.95) - seared local rock cod with butter & garlic over a bed of rice and topped with their house verde & crema Didn't take very long for our orders to arrive, probably about 20 minutes or so - but we got to watch them being cooked up! Smelled so good! The fish tacos were excellent! Fresh tortilla, crisp cabbage, light & airy fried rock cod! Top off with a dash of your favorite hot sauce from their lengthy choices of bottles on their counter! So many flavors and textures all at once! Even with sauce, the flavor and flakiness of the rock cod still came through - super tasty bite! The Fiesta Bowl was great too, nice sized portions of rock cod this time pan-fried in butter then topped with their house verde sauce & crema. Flavorful and cloudy, but still enough to fill you up. Awesome health-conscious bowl! Prices at El Pizmo Fish were a bit high but that's to be expected in the tourist area of Pismo Beach. But the prices were justified because the quality of the fish you receive is stellar. We would have ate there again during our visit downtown if we had the time. Maybe someday soon we'll be back for another meal stop! read more

Had dinner here at this small little eatery while in town recently. Greeted with a welcome entering, walk up counter service, place your order and pay they bring you your food when its ready. The fresh seafood is excellent here, and made to order. Started with a dozen Oysters on the half shell, they were so tasty and fresh with just a squeeze of lemon. Ordered the Fish and chips for dinner, the three piece Rock Cod basket. It was very good, three nice size pieces of cod on top of a pile of golden brown fries. Served with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Well made and cooked to near perfection. This place has great fresh seafood and is definitely worth the effort and time. Glad I stopped and recommended 4.5 Stars rounded up for the friendly gracious service 01142 read more

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I love fresh seafood and no trip to Pismo is complete without some. Having never stopped in El Pizmo, it was time, on this trip, to try it out! Service great and the food comes out super fast. And holy moly is it all incredibly fresh! The chowder?! The chowder. It's insanely good. So herbaceous and huge pieces of clam with the smallest potato bites; you're not getting a bowl full of filler here. The shrimp? Succulent. The oysters? Perfectly shucked and served with the appropriate amount of lemons. Even the tartar and cocktail sauces shine. This place rocks. My gripes are hella minor. I wish my oysters were served on ice. The ketchup bottle desperately needed wiping down/cleaning, as did some of the hot sauce bottles. And the seating options are those metal chairs that aren't the most comfortable but this isn't a spot for a leisurely meal. You're meant to get in, fill your belly, and get out. 10/10 will be back though next time I'm in town. read more

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First time we went, we absolutely loved the food, so much so that we planned the last day of our trip so that we could finish it by eating there again. Unfortunately, they closed over an hour early for whatever reason and we couldn't finish our plans or enjoy the food again. Not a huge deal but kind of a bummer ngl read more

El Pizmo Fish - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

There's a very homey vibe to both this place and the service that we received, it was relaxed. Unfortunately they were out of poke The tacos we ordered were decent, personally I would have liked more flavour in both but maybe that's because I burnt my tongue at Kbbq the day before. My partner said the tacos tasted good and we both were satisfied with the quality of the fish The calamari and chips looked disappointing to begin, there is not much calamari but some of the pieces are thicc bois. The taste however was great! With the tartare and cocktail sauces provided this was my fav of the three dishes. Wont back down that it is pricey for the amount given but the quality is undeniable! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Shrimp taco Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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I have been to every fish place nearby and this place this is best! You can find fried fish everywhere but it's hard to find a really good pan seared cod plate like this. The fish is fresh, the flavors are spot on and the service is amazing. The man who runs it might be the nicest man alive and I crave this every time we come to visit. read more

Came on a little family day trip and was searching the area for some good chowder! I know a lot of people love splash cafe, for me yes it's good but let's not overhype and wait in long lines when there's so much other places you can give a try. I came straight here and ordered their seafood salad, chowder, fresh poke, fish and chips, fried calamari and raw oysters. Let's just say I had to come back to get chowder to go! I believe it's also gluten free. The place isn't huge but they have plenty of seating. I was access to the restroom as well. Inside kinda gives me deli style. They have a few table and chairs to eat outside as well. Also a table filled with so many different hot sauces! Yes if you like spicy they got options!!! Even a house made mango habanero saauce. The chowder was bomb, thick but not too thick, so flavorful and plenty of chunks in there. Bomb! Get it. The calamari was also good, they come shaped as sticks they looked like huge potato wedges. The fish and chips were great with the tartar sauce and extra lemons, I got the rock fish? I'm not sure something rock, it was flaky and really meaty. The chowder fries were good too jsut French fries with chowder on top. Seafood salad was refreshing and delicious. Fresh poke had great seasoning and she also gave me a bag of tortilla chips to eat with it. I like how they serve tacos there as well. Star of the show was the dozen of raw oysters.... Soooo fresh and juicy so good! Some weee smaller than others but it was perfect! I'm still thinking about them. Great service, super fast and everything was hot and fresh! Definitely grab a bite here you will not regret it. read more

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Wow great clam chowder! I liked the depth of flavor. Fish tacos - I liked the cabbage and salsa toppings- it felt very fresh. The tortilla was a bit burnt so it kind of affected the taste overall. Overall I think the fish tacos were just alright because of this. Halibut fish and chips - juicy and tender - piping hot. read more

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Are you guys open on Mondays? Went by at 6:15 and all closed up even though closing is posted at 7. I leave on Wednesday and really bummed I'm missing my chance for gluten free chowder and fish & chips because you don't open until Thursday. read more

El Pizmo Fish - Closed - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

The food was So DELICIOUS. Wait Time was short and the staff was super friendly. The owner Anthony was the one who took our orders and let us sample the food before buying. It was our first time there but I can already tell that he runs his business with love. We will definitely be coming back. This is our new favorite spot for fish & chips Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

Fish was super tender, plump, and moist, fries crispy. Food came out fast and fresh. Very chill place and friendly staff, though not a whole lot of places to sit since it's small. Was so good we got another order. read more

El Pizmo Fish - 2 pc rock cod fish and chips - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Oyster was amazing. We love the fish tacos and the sauces. Service was casual but warm. Ambience casual, but nice. read more

delicious, quick, healthy! friendly service and nice art on the inside! Will come back! read more

The food has been consistently excellent. We have been to this restaurant twice and this hole in the wall, never fails to impress. Their icy, fresh oysters were shucked and delivered to our sidewalk table with kind, friendly service. We enjoyed the cruising entertainment of the Pismo strip and made quick and easy work of our mid morning snack. I love places like this. Will make sure to visit every time I'm in town. read more

El Pizmo Fish - A dozen oysters in a half shell - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Amazing food & service! We're happy to accommodate my dietary restrictions, this food was hands down the best seafood & the best price! My dad (who has been coming to the area for 40+ years) raved about their clam chowder. It wasn't your boring chowder, it had lots of clams & seasoning, and not too many fillers like potatoes and veggies. We also tried the Baja fish tacos, fresh oysters, and calamari & chips. Everything was cooked perfectly. Barstool seating, very clean, or just walk a block to the beach. Worth the drive! read more

Food was great. Fresh ingredients, and a lot of hot sauce options. Friendly employees. read more

El Pizmo Fish - Fried fish tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Update: still amazing! We have to eat here every time we go through Pismo. We split two orders of the three piece rock cod and the clam chowder. Amazing! read more

If you are looking for a hole in the wall seafood fix this place rocks!. We had a yummy papaya salad, halibut fish and chips, and delicious and filling poke bowl. Highly recommend all of the above. When we walk by later, we are going to get clam chowder and another Poké bowl to go. The servers were very friendly. Don't miss this place! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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OUTSTANDING!!! This is a must have when traveling through Pismo Beach. Gluten Free a Plus+

Great place! I would definitely recommend. A great meal while enjoying the beach and all the sunshine. Service was friendly, quick and welcoming. Restaurant is very clean a great place to be at and enjoying a cold beer along with some fresh seafood. read more

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Saw the 4.7 rating and new I had to check them out, happy I stopped by. Great quality of food with great flavor being served here. Cozy small resteraunt with a few tables to sit at inside. Nice menu: fish, shrimp, clam chowder, tacos, ect. Ordered a Baja Fish Taco which ran me about $5 bucks for 1 taco. A bit pricy but a very good taco your being served. The fish was very fresh and battered/cooked to perfection. They top the fish with lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa and cream. Make sure to park along the main road or across the street in the parking lot as we all know parking in Pismo can get tight. Overall, very good and I would highly reccomend anyone to come try them out! Thanks El Pizmo Fish the hospitality. Till next time! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Baja Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Food was amazing! The two girls working were amazing and very helpful. They offer gluten free options for all the battered items. Would definitely recommend! Service was quick and seating was easy. read more

We enjoyed the poke here! The poke was fresh, seasoned well and had a nice sweet sauce to join it all together. This is an unassuming shop. Their rock cod taco was pretty flavorful. We tried the ceviche as well, but were not super excited about it. The ceviche was a little bit over the salty, although it was still good. Grab and go counter type service for a quick meal to go while sitting on the beach read more

El Pizmo Fish - Poke - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

I am symptomatic celiac and had no issues here. The food was amazing! Got the three piece rock cod with fries and a side of coleslaw. Will definitely be back while here on vacation! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Fish and chips - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

We ordered fish and chips. The cod was delicious but unfortunately the coating was not. It wasn't seasoned properly and was very overdone. The fries were okay. The service was friendly and fast, but I can't recommend because of the food. read more

Loved everything! Hubby and I had the rock cod fish and chips.Yummy clam chowder. Will def go back.

Delicious , everything and more ! The clam chowder delicious home made taste. The fish tacos fresh tasty crispy. Fish delicious flaky !! The serve great , the out door dinning was the perfect added touch to this great food ! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Clam chowder, fish platter . - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Decent fish tacos. I would rate them in this order 1. Shrimp 2. Cod 3. Halibut 4. Smoked Salmon I probably wouldn't get the smoke salmon since it was cold in the taco. But it had good smoked flavor. The lemons gave a nice touch on the tacos. Came here on a Friday night and they were quick to order. Great fast service. read more

Best Baja Fish Tacos! Fried perfectly with generous cabbage, salsa verde and salsa crème!! Smoked salmon and clam chowder were absolutely perfect!! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Looking for clam chowder? Skip Splash.....overrated , ridiculous lines, no place to sit. Found El Pizmo Fish. It's a simple spot with no lines, just good food and service . The clam chowder blows here blows Splashes out of the water . $3 cheaper for the bowl too.They don't offer it in sourdough bread which was fine with me . Met the owner today, great down to earth guy busting his butt working along with his employees. He spent some time talking to us how he makes his clam chowder fresh and what the ingredients were. I had a poke bowl and it was just fine too. read more

ABSOLUTE BEST FISH TACOS, FISH AND CHIPS, SMOKED SALMON IN PISMO! Don't miss out, we've come two weekends in a row and the quality/consistency is to die for. The girls are super helpful and kind and knowledgeable about the food. The owner is always in and even gave us generous samples of the smoked salmon. Thank you El Pizmo. See you soon!!! read more

Loved this place and so glad we found them on yelp! Freshest fish, nicest service by the staff and owner! Had the Baja fish tacos and felt like I was back in Cabo! They are delicious, crunchy and flavorful!!! Also loved the papaya salad (zesty, citrusy and refreshing on a hot day) and of course the outstanding ceviche! Cant wait to come back and try the poke! read more

El Pizmo Fish - Baja fish tacos (like in Cabo!), ceviche (outstanding!) and papaya salad (a must try, it's SO refreshing!) - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Best poke! Everything we ordered was really good. We came here with our 4 kids and everyone was so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend!

Seems every time we were in the neighborhood, they were not just yet open. We're locals so we walk the beach quite often. Looking to support our small businesses. Yay woo hoo they were open today and we had such a great lunch. The fish was very crispy and piping hot. Calamari strips mmm mm, one more shrimp would've been nice. We sat at one of the tables inside, cool vibe and friendly people. Next time we gotta try the tacos since I hear that's a winner. read more

El Pizmo Fish - Sample platter yummy cocktail sauce. - Tacos Near Me - Pismo Beach, California