This location sucks! I ordered my usual shrimp n chips. The shrimp breading was hard and dry, no flavor. The shrimp itself tasted old and rubbery. Then to top it off, they hardly gave me any fries! Definitely not coming to this one anymore. I'll stick to Tempe location. read more

Just pounded a messy fish sandwich with some amazing onion rings. I can't get enough of this place! I've been coming here since I was a kid, 25 years later it still hits the spot. The new addition of Casey's Awesome sauce is no joke. Now my kids ask for a Pete's run about every other week. Thanks Pete's for being such a pillar in Mesa. read more

Pete's Fish & Chips - Sippin the best Pepsi in town with the best sauce in town. - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My first time trying Pete's fish and chips was horrible. Tasted like fish patties bought at the grocery store. No tarter sauce!! Who eats fish with red sauce. Disgusting!! Cash ONLY and there were 30 cars in line at the Drive-Thru! It took 30 minutes to get through the drive-thru . That's just ridiculous for a square piece of fish. I'll never eat there again. read more

I ordered 2 7 pc of shrimp and fish, came to my car and found out it was incorrect (they gave me all shrimp.) the lady that I spoke to had a complete attitude and wouldn't remake the order I wanted and told me if I wanted to get the order I wanted that I have to purchase a whole new, it was horrible customer service and I am highly upset that the manager and employees handled this completely unprofessionally. read more

I mean as a staple of Mesa dining, you know what you're going to get. Something fried. And sauce. All the sauce. I am partial to their tarter sauce which I could eat on its own. But it's not going to be handmade fish filets, or shrimp scampi, so if you come knowing that you'll enjoy it. read more

Food was pretty decent. I enjoyed the shrimp and the sauce that comes with it. Fries were ok and fish wasn't great but decent. If you don't like seafood they also have burgers, corn dogs, etc. read more

Pete's Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I honestly don't understand why everyone thinks this place is so good. It was gross. Food is not even fresh you can tell it's frozen. Fish was not even good. A huge disappointment. What's worse is that they take cash only so we had to go to the atm which wasn't even worth it. Don't eat here if you think you are getting fresh fish read more

I have now officially inducted myself into Pete's Fish and chips cult following. I'm not going to put their free sticker on my car but I can put in on my dryer or smack it on a light pole or something of that nature and I will continue to be a faithful attendant regardless. About my conversion, the first time I came here I was over it before I started it because they didn't have tarter sauce or proper cocktail sauce and I thought what kind of fish shack does not have these delicious ointments??? But through time I became curious of the long lines and missing seaside fare, I decided to try it again What makes this place a success is CONSISTENCY. There is something to be said for it and mastering the Frier! Simply delicious GOLDEN FRIED SHRIMP & FRIES EVERY TIME! Never greasy! Oh and I now love that special sauce they make. Except for missing the cheddar biscuits I now have no need for Red Lobster. My shrimp can be found off the coast of Pete's read more

Pete's is the place you want to go if you're short on time and money because it's reasonably priced fish. Don't even think about dining in here. The convenience is in using the drive-thru and I love seeing their mural. I have always wondered - do their murals ever get ruined by graffiti or do the gangsters just respect Pete? Cash only. Which I think is a good thing because drive-thru is super fast. The food is always hot and fresh. Everything is breaded and if you say "no salt", they've always gotten it right. You can get scallops for like $4. It's a deal, Pete! read more

Where does a person go to report that most of entire staff wasn't wearing a mask. All other restaurants are in compliance for good reason. This needs to be reported and I will search as to whom should receive notification of this. I'd be somewhat if it was just one person, but I had counted 5 from my angle, only 1 was wearing and 1 girl at least had her chin covered read more

Always seems busy so I thought I would try it out. Got the 5 piece chicken with fries. The chicken was little bitty pieces and fries were so so. The sauce had little flavor, seemed like ketchup and maybe some vinegar. Don't see what why it's always busy, won't go back. read more

I don't understand what prompts people to come to this place. They don't take credit cards? Don't try to tell me that's part of the "charm." It's time to expand your customer base! However, that won't do you any good if you're always serving up cold, tasteless fries. The fish patties are decent, but the "chips" need some serious help. "Chips" is in your name, for Pete's sake! read more

Been going here for many years. It's family owned and one of the few places that still only requires cash. It's clearly written everywhere on the building they don't accept credit cards. People still try. Food is good and reasonable. I personally like the shrimp and love the onion rings with petes sauce! Jeez petes sauce is good with everything it seems like. read more

Meh. Fish are square and WAY to over breaded. Clearly frozen. Totally underwhelming. Will not be back.

YUM! Seriously YUM! I had been wanting to try this place for a long time. Finally went for lunch on a Wednesday. There were about 5 cars in line at the drive through in front of me but the line went quite quickly. (There were also another 3 + groups waiting in line at the walk up window). I tried the two piece fish with fries. The fish was so so so good. The fries were good also. I got the tartar sauce and the signature sauce. Both were yummy. I was so impressed with the price and product and service that I went back a few hours later for a snack - to try the onion rings. Those were good also but not as amazing as the fish and fries. I have been dying to go back again ever since. I must have told a half dozen friends verbally about this place the day I tried it. Mmmmmmmm (cash only!) read more

Love Pete's! Not a big fan of their fish so the shrimp and chips basket is my go to order. A little disappointed in today's experience cause I ordered and paid for a small pink sauce and never got it, but I got 8 shrimp in my 7 piece meal so I guess that kinda made up for it. Overall though, I love Pete's, will always be one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Nostalgia, nostalgia, nostalgia. I've eaten at Pete's since I was a little kid- and had the chance to recently stop in as an adult to "re taste" their Monster Burger! Still the same- some may be turned off by the blandness but I'm saying "YEAH" based on nostalgia and the soft place in my heart for Pete's Sauce (think of a watery, spicy version of ketchup)!! Newcomers may be turned off by the shabby decor, outside-only dining, and cheap-o exterior but this is truly a great greasy spoon for burger, fish, shrimp and chips. The prices are right- 4 piece shrimp and chips for $4, monster burgers for less than $2, and cheap sodas (Pepsi products). Please remember this location (and most all Pete's locations) is CASH ONLY. Expect some lines in both the walk-up order window and drive-thru. You can grab your free bumper sticker when you order- display it proudly! read more

CASH ONLY! CLOSED ON SUNDAYS! NO ONION RINGS OR CHICKEN STRIPS ON FRIDAYS! Been going here for 30 year I love this place outside dining only Get the Seafood combo to try the shrimp and fish! Messy Fish sandwich is great too! read more

Horrible customer service what use to be 15 minutes was over an hour in drive thru‍! Been a customer for over 15 years, I know there always busy but today was ridiculous!!! Won't return again I am done, last time the fries were salty we shall see today. I am disappointed the food is usually delicious the place is terrible now! If you are hungry and don't want to wait then don't come here! The straws aren't covered, with COVID-19 pandemic if your wearing a mask and gloves, then why aren't there covered straws!? ! read more

The Shrimp and Chips are the best here! Make sure you get a large order of Shrimp. And a large side of their amazing Shrimp sauce because YOU will run out with the little bit they give you. A large Root Beer and you're SET! Down sides of the place - They take CASH Only and many times at this Mesa location they seem trashy, rude, and communication is frustrating because they do NOT understand English. P.S. Even though the Drive Through line is long, for the Best service and quality go during lunch hours. read more

My wife and I went to Pete's Fish and Chips in Mesa AZ. We ordered some fish, crabettes, and shrimp. Neither of us were impressed. Perhaps it was good, say the 1950s, but not today. The fish did not have much of a taste, though it was the best among what we ordered. The crabettes were a waste of money (tasted like flour). The shrimp, was so-so. My wife says that she can cook better fried shrimp then Pete's. Obviously, we will not be returning back. read more

Just sad, the fish is just some odd patty. Fries were luke warm and soggy. It may be worth trying once but we'll never go back.

I guess I'm spoiled by Pacific Northwest fish and chips. Pollock is not a choice fish for fish and chips. Cod or halibut is the best fish! Pollock is scrap fish! Somehow the symmetrically cut Pollock is not appealing, the famous fish sauce is not memorable, the tartar sauce not good. We like the crispy coating but fish was mushy and not tasty. Won't be back. read more

Frozen processed seafood like most fast food joints. The fish patties tasted like the fish sticks mom used to get by the bag full at the grocery store. Maybe I'm too picky.The fish&chips place I did like offered 2 large fish fillets with a choice of beer, tempura, cracker, and one other batters which they then hand battered and deep fried. Came with fries, and drink.The condiments include tartar sauce, lemon wedges,malt Vinegar, and a horseradish sauce for under $8 out the door. Unfortunately that establishment is to far away and Petes is just not worth going to no matter how near or far. read more

I don't get how this place stays in business. Horrible parking, they only take cash. From the outside the place is beyond dirty. You can't power wash that patina off. It's years of greasy build up, so one can only imagine what the inside must be. Board of health must be on take. The fish and chips I got were not eatable. Even the drink cup was greasy. After waiting forever for my food to come up I took a bite and threw it all away. This place will make you never want to eat fish and chips again and wash with a strong degreaser soap. Now I get the reason why Mesa downtown is dead. read more

Had the BEST experience at Pete's! I think her name is Kate, she works at the front and she made my day! Good job Pete's for the the best employees and the best food! read more

1st cash only and nothing bigger than a $20. There is a ATM onsite if you need to get cash. This location is always busy! Drive thru or walk up. The fish and chips is delicious. I love the Pete's Sauce. You can even buy it by the gallon. If you do not like fish they offer chicken strips, burgers and onion rings. Except they do not serve chicken on Fridays. Seating is only outside but they have misters if it is hot outside. But the weather does not prevent people from coming!!! Not open on Sunday's. read more

Family owned and great business Good fry Sauce , and onion ring except on Fridays (they don't have onion rings on fridays) read more

My favorite dive for good chicken strips! You cannot beat it! I could DRINK the Pete's sauce!!! Just give me a straw!!! I can't say much for the fish-- I don't eat the stuff! read more

Super disappointing... the fish is essentially like a large rectangular fish stick with too much breading. If you haven't had more authentic English Fish and chips (Thirsty Lion is pretty good) then you might like it but otherwise it's just a let down read more

There's so much local hype about this place. I REALLY wanted to like it. There was a huge line for the drive thru AND the outside stand. Gotta be great right? Right? Ummm....no. Service is fine. Very friendly. Its the food that is awful. When I mean awful I mean I think frozen fish filets are better from the grocery store and thats not saying much because theyre not very good either. The fries were just ok. Ive had better. The fish i swear to god are frozen square fish filets from the store. Not flavorful. And just not good. Save yourself and go elsewhere. read more

Love Petes they are amazing. I would eat there all the time but don't want to get fat.

First time here had to go the through the line three times, I'll take the blame for not having cash as they only take certain cash for orders. By the last round my 11 month soon was screaming his head off all because the manager couldn't add one item to my order which took less than a pump break to get from the order speaker to the window. I think I'll pass on this message location. read more

It was decent, the service was fast. I like the South side location better. The tartar sauce here was a little bland compared to the other location and the sandwich which comes with secret sauce was ok. Three stars because of the service. read more

We've been going to Pete's since I was a little girl... a long long time. I remember my mom saying "we're going to Pete's" and we would cheer, yaaay yummy, cheap, fast, the best in town, I just drove down there after work, 15 miles to pick up dinner, every one cheered yaaay when I walked in the door. read more

CASH ONLY??? With a broken ATM out front. I get it you're trying to be retro, but it's 2018 get with the program if you want more customers! read more

I love Pete's. This is hangover food at its finest. I am from Phoenix but currently live in the PNW. I came down for a visit and wanted to take some friends who came with me on vacation to try one of my favorite eats. We were in Mesa and tried the Pete's at this location. They claim to be Christians. It's posted on their window but I have to tell you the customer service has got to be the rudest I have ever experienced and I've been to Gino's on the SS so I know rude. Lol The woman slammed the window on me in the middle of me asking for a straw. When I asked for an extra sauce I paid for the large and was given the small. I should have checked my order before I left. The fries were stale and the fish was cold. I was mortified to claim this as one of my favorite eatery's to my family and friends who have never been. The Central Phoenix location is much better but wow, absolutely terrible service at this location. I'll be sure to stick to the South Side location in Phx. read more

Let's all be honest here, any fish-n-chips connoisseur knows Pete's is mediocre at best. It doesn't surprise me in the least that it has been the hot spot for fish-n-chips in the east valley. It's been around for decades and that's what keeps it alive--the nostalgia factor. I can already feel the heat of the Pete apologist's blood boiling. Since it opened in 1947, Pete has been dishing up their mediocre dishes for generations. Growing up in the desert your dad ate there and your dad's dad ate there. Pete's has provided Arizona with their sub standard fried fish pellets for years....and people LOVE them, my god they'll eat this to the grave. Despite the cult-like-fish-n-chips following with addict bumper stickers that misinform Arizona newcomers, it is not what you would think. For Pete's sake they buy frozen fish pellet wads you see in your frozen grocery aisle. The process goes fry, salt the suckers to death and VOILA, there's your signature Pete's dish. My suggestions? Well there certainly are bigger fish in the sea! (I love puns!) The best fish-n-chip communal are few and far between but I would recommend Knock Kneed Lobster or Papa Joe's Fish-N-Que. They are light years ahead of the fish "pellet paradise" known as Pete's. read more

Disgusting is the only word I can think of for this food. Perfectly square orange colored deep fried fish that makes McDonalds fish filets seems like a gourmet meal! The only thing resembling shrimp was the fact that they formed the fried "shrimp" into the proper shape. After taking one bite of fish and one of shrimp I thought at least I have the french fries to eat. They were nasty too! I wasn't expecting anything fancy by any means, I came her because I wanted greasy fried fish and shrimp and the only part of that I got was grease. I just don't understand the love for this place. read more

My friend's daughter asked if there are any fast food places that are only in Arizona? They mentioned a few and I told them we have those in Texas too. Pete's Fish and Chips was mentioned as an original. We happened to drive by one on the way back to the house. Today I decided to walk the few intersections down to Pete's. It all was downhill from there. There was a line so I had plenty of time to review the menu. The main thing I wanted to try was the fish, only one piece came in the #1 combo along with shrimp, fries, and a drink and one sauce. At this point I'm curious about what the sauce is and notice the sign offers a tart and pink sauce as well. I opted for the #2 Seafood combo since it included two fish and three sauces. The guy at the counter was abrupt with the order. He was peering out from a dark screen and could barely hear him to notice he was talking to me. I asked for a bottled water as the drink - he asked if I wanted just a plain cup of water (bottled water was priced less than the 32 oz drink on the menu so I thought I could at least get that). I just agreed and moved on. No asking what kind of sauce or offering anything else. The food was ready relatively quickly, I barely got my hand out of the window as I reached for salt and pepper before it was slammed shut again. When I sat down and opened up the deli paper covered platter I was a bit taken aback. Two squares of obviously frozen fish product and nine prepared frozen shrimp. This looked like something from a food service supplier - except I've used Sysco's fried shrimp and they are infinitely better. The "sauce" turned out to be watered down ketchup with perhaps a splash of white vinegar. The fish and shrimp had no real flavor and way to much breading. Not awful, but the Ultimate Fish Sticks from Costco heated in my toaster oven far surpassed this supposedly famous fish. The fries were ok, and perhaps the only thing that seemed homemade. I managed to eat most of all the platter before I ran out of sauce. I wished I had tartar sauce and cocktail sauce AND that I had gone to Long John Silver's instead. LJS blows Pete's out of the water. I had to stop by McDonald's on the way back to get an apple pie to get the taste of Pete's out of my mouth. Overall, I give Pete's a "D" for disgusting. read more