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    Pacífico

    3.2 (467 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Pork Belly Tacos
    Marcos L.

    It was tasty and definitely worth the might however I feel there may be better options for the price point and general experience in the area. I loved the food items we ordered but felt like they were all very one-note in terms of flavor Great night club! Awesome for a quick happy hour!

    Allison C.

    We were looking forward to trying Pacifico for the first time, doubling as both dinner before a show a couple doors down and also celebrating New Haven Restaurant Week. We picked up pretty quickly that this was going to be a rough experience. We waited way too long after being seated to have anyone come over to our table. The manager must've taken notice, because he served our table rather than the other waitstaff. It then took nearly an hour for the appetizers to get to us, which were fine but not outstanding. My mom said that her chicken enchilada had way too many cartilage pieces that she had to spit out. Our entrees thankfully didn't take an hour to come out, but I definitely didn't love that the plate was swimming in blood from the steak and was all underneath the rice. We asked for the check when the entrees arrived to ensure we would get to our show on time, and we're glad we did. We never even got a water refill. It's too bad, we really wanted to like it here!

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    Başak O.

    We didn't eat we just had couple of drinks. Sangria was good. İ took White one. The server was kind. Place was colorful and cute... For lunch menu there was a quesadilla, sandwiches, bowls,, burittos... but we didn't try!

    Chocolate dessert
    Mary C.

    Lots of options on the menu. We chose to do family style and share a bunch of appetizers and the paella. When split with a bunch of people it's easy to enjoy many plates. Service was prompt and the staff were kind and attentive. We were seated upstairs, my only complaint is that it was super cold and there was a draft. Note: Not a handicap friendly location, with steps to enter.

    Quesadilla
    Enxhi B.

    Came here after previously having walked by in the past. Decided to get drinks and some appetizers one night just for fun. The outdoor seating is decent and on a busy street in the city. The food and drinks are pretty good and the service was fine as well. It's a bit pricey but a nice change for a date night. I got a mai tai cocktail and hubby got a beer. For apps/tapas we got the steak tacos, croquettes and quesadilla. All pretty good but small of course lol.

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    Conrad J.

    Mmmm Pacifico! Great drinks, a huge menu with tons of delicious food. We sat outside and the breeze was perfect on this hot day. I had the skirt steak with a side of fried rice. Perfectly filling and we never felt like we were waiting for service. All staff were great and prompt. Definitely worth a revisit.

    Ceviche
    Autumn B.

    The Ceviche here is sooo good ! The only thing is I wish it came with more chips. I am a regular at Pacifico and everytime I go the service is always great & the vibes and music are up. This is downtown so I normally take the shuttle to avoid the parallel parking. When the weather is nice outside this is a perfect place to eat outside and enjoy the city vibes.

    Stefan C.

    Stepping into Pacifico Restaurant left me feeling carried away to a Mediterranean location. My eyes were immediately drawn to the stunning coastal blue mosaic of tiles behind the bar and decor combinations of colors and materials. My martini was served in a tall v-shaped cocktail glass. It was mixed swiftly so it was cold but not watered down. The olives were very firm and offered an adequate flavor. The calamari appetizer was light, flaky, and well-seasoned. It was served with an aioli dipping sauce that was a tad too spicy for my palate. Another highlight was the incredibly fast service and cordial bartender. Overall this was a comfortable and spacious spot positioned above street level that provided excellent people-watching, uniquely fresh fare, and sufficiently good beverages. Read more on IG: themartinibible

    Roxy H.

    Quaint corner of the block restaurant. I dined outside to take in the sights and sounds of New Haven. Only in town 48 hours so it was cool to see Yale and handle some work duties I ordered two drinks, both were delicious. The 2nd drink definitely gave me a buzz. lol. I started with the empanadas. They were served with a cold tomato based sauce. Not bad but not good. It's missing something like seasoning or acid. Maybe onion? I also ordered the red sauce mussels. Delicious!! Great broth nicely flavored and made the dish so yummy! Definitely would come back!

    Salmon tartar
    Lydia L.

    I came in for Restaurant Week and just about had to be rolled out the door! I caught the tail end of happy hour, so I started with a mojito and a couple of oysters, both of which were quite nice. The mojito may well be the best in New Haven, as they claim, but it would be even better if they used granulated sugar or demerara instead of simple syrup. Still, very yummy! For the first course of the prix fixe I did the salmon tartar, which was very interesting. There's mustard and capers mixed in with the salmon, which gave a nice zip that went great with the avocado. I could also have eaten an entire bowl of the potato and plantain chips! Second course was the lomo saltado, which had a lot going for it. Putting the fries on top kept them nice and crispy, and the fried egg with the perfectly cooked rice was lovely. The meat and veggies were also super tender. My only complaint was that I like my saltado saucy, and this was pretty dry, so there wasn't much for the rice and fries to soak up. Still good, but could be better. Dessert was the passionfruit flan, and it was so good I almost gave five stars just for that. It was tangy without being too sour, and the whipped cream cut the acid perfectly. I have no notes--I'll literally probably come back just for dessert!

    David from Pacifico

    The food and service was excellent. Please stop by and have David take care of you. His personality and service is chefs kiss! The food amazing.

    Graduation Menu!
    Corina G.

    Good food, nice service, weird restaurant layout! My family came here for a college graduation celebration dinner. The restaurant is cute to look at, but is awkwardly laid out and had some rather steep stairs. Even though we had made a reservation, our large 13 person party was crammed into a very tight little nook, which could've been pretty uncomfortable if we were much larger people. For graduation weekend, there was a pre fixe menu (3 courses for $65: appetizer, entree, dessert), which I thought was a great idea. The options were appealing and the food came out pretty fast. I got the crab cake as appetizer, branzini as entree, and coconut sorbet as dessert. The food was pretty yummy and the entree portions were generous with a capital G! The waitstaff was friendly, accommodating and customer-service oriented. Not a bad option for a special event!

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