Lively atmosphere, amazing drinks, incredible seafood. Do not skip the octopus grilled on volcanic stone, tender with just the right amount of char. Service is friendly and warm, even though we came on the busiest of days. Santo Fish is a gem! read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Life changing octopus - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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2 stars for the good food. But this place needs immediate attention for customer service concerns. We came Friday November 1st at 1:45 pm. After the Dodger parade. The two girls that were working the restaurant as waitresses were so bad. One girl dropped water on our friends sons jacket. We had to walk up and get our own bucket. It was so slow and the restaurant hardly had customers. Yet the two girls took so long to deliver our drinks, water no chips and salsa. Our food took forever to come out and again it was so slow. We never got asked if we needed anything else. I had one michilada and no water offer or follow up for anything else needed. Food was so good and the ambience was not happening for a Friday. I asked for mayo and extra sauce for my tostadas and again both girls didn't check in for other needs. I even asked for a water to go and never got it. I seen good reviews and was just shocked that it was not the case at all. This review is for management and staff to consider the importance of customer service and training needed. read more

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Fresh and delicious! We had the ceviche with the apples and mangos and Pescado Zarandeado which was so flavorful and flakey white. I would recommend proving a bit bigger portion of rice and beans to go with the fish. Tortilla are fresh. Support small and local business! Go to Santos! read more

Friendly service, nice ambiance, but a bit pricey. Food was okay, not exceptional. $200 for me & my hubby. ‍ read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Very tasty mojito - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Mi primera vez comiendo en este reataurant, comi el Pescado sarandeado. De los mejores que eh comido! Excelente Servicio! Muy amables. Nos atendio Jesus! Le doy un 10! Gracias read more

This place was empty, should have been my first clue. Then I ask for water, tap water is good, but I get a $6 bottleof voss instead. The food was ok, but I have had better. The ceviche had mango and was ok but nothing to write home about and the pulpo tacos were mushy so I won't be eating there again read more

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive throughout our visit. We went on a Sunday, and although it was busy, the atmosphere was still enjoyable. They do have a bar area, but we chose to sit in the main dining room. There was music playing, but it wasn't overbearing. We ordered the sashimi, which was fresh and flavorful--10/10. The accompanying sauce was also excellent. We also tried the ceviche mixto, and it was so tasty that it didn't need any extra chile or salt--another 10/10. We also ordered the tacos de marlin, which were a bit disappointing--about a 5/10. The marlin was too soggy and could have benefited from being grilled a bit longer. Unfortunately, they don't offer tacos à la carte, so we weren't able to try the tacos gobernador this time. The taco plate came with a side of white rice. I also had the agua de guayaba, which was refreshing and delicious--10/10. Overall, I had a great experience and am looking forward to going back in the future. read more

Extremely disappointing experience. We waited over 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us--not even a greeting or an update. When we asked about the wait, the host said it would be 20 minutes, which we were fine with at first. But when we asked if we could sit in the bar (which had visible open seating), she told us it would be the same wait regardless. It made no sense and felt like we were being brushed off for no reason. We ended up walking out. If this is how they handle customer service before you're even seated, I can't imagine what the rest of the experience would've been like. Won't be coming back. read more

We finally had an opportunity to stop by on a Saturday, half the restaurant appeared to be rented out to a quinceanera. We started with appetizers, we had the chicharron de pescado and tuna sashimi. The chicharron was too hard for anyone to eat, but the sashimi was good. We tried a shrimp plate, the sauce was too bland but the side salad it came with was delicious. Of course we had to try the santo fish, it's was huge and did not disappoint. I just wish they would have a hot sauce to go with it and some tortillas. The fish was full of flavor and came with a small order of rice and beans. We also ordered the ceviche, that was good. We asked for tortillas but they never came. We also ordered 2 alcoholic beverages and 1 soda, after the appetizers were done I asked about our drinks, our server said the bar was backed up, even the soda arrived after the entrees. I would definitely return for the Santo Fish but maybe on a day when they're not as busy because the service was disappointing. The place felt lively with music from the quince and had plenty of people coming and going. Yes on the sashimi, fish, ceviche, salad and drinks. read more

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It's hands down one of the best Mexican Seafood restaurants I've tried in LA County. It's been a week since we dined, and I'm still thinking about this spot! First, the decor and ambiance are modern yet classy. It's very beautiful. I love the blue and white with wood tones. The food and drinks were amazing!!! AGUACHILES and CEVICHE NEGRA were fresh, so flavorful, and had the right amount of spice. They are generous with the portion too. Also, the ZARANDEADO FISH is a must-try! I believe it's Sea Bass that's been butterflied. It's huge. I've never seen anything like it. It comes with rice and beans, tortillas and salsas and can feed up to 5 people. The fish was meaty and flaky, you could taste the char flavor. I ate it with the pickled carrots, salsa verde, and omg so good! And their DRINKS are so good. The GUAVA fresca tasted like it had real guava and my mom loved the JAMAICA! Service is great! Food came in a timely manner and our server was nice and patient in answering my questions. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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My husband and I were in the Pico Rivera area and decided to try this place out. Family had recommended this place, but did mention some items being a little overpriced. Nothing on the starters list caught our attention, so we ordered a ceviche. It was a shrimp and fish ceviche with mango and habanero. The ceviche was really good but the sauce was really spicy. I did appreciate them not mixing the sauce and ceviche when platted. It was easier to eat without burning your mouth. We decided to order a mojarra and a pescado zarandeado to share. I started with the pescado zarandeado which they said was about 2 pounds. The fish was a good size and it did have a lot of meat. It's served with a small order of rice and beans, and tortillas. The rice and beans, and tortillas and they were good. The fish was good and moist, but did taste a little bland. Specially after I tried the mojarra. The mojarra was delicious and the seasoning was on point. But when I went back to the pescado zarandeado I felt like it didn't have much flavor. I did add salsa and lots of lemon but it needed something else. We are definitely returning for that mojarras and ceviche. The place is really well decorated and one of the cleanest restaurants I've been to. I was surprised with the choice of music which I'm not a fan of for a Sunday morning. Ana was our server and she was great. She was attentive and very helpful with recommendations. Oh and I'm forgetting to mention the mezcalito de guayaba I had. It reminded me of the ones we get when we visited Mexico. It was one of the best ones I've had for sure. The prices are a little higher than other places in the area, but I believe you are paying for quality. Yes, we are going to be returning, and I would definitely recommend this place. read more

I recently moved to the area and have been on the quest for a great Mariscos spot. THIS IS IT. My partner and I came here on a Thursday evening and were seated right away. They brought out complimentary chips and two salsas. My favorite was the salsa de molcajete. Spicy and filled with flavor. For drinks we tried the Agua Santos and the Arrecife de Coral - both Mezcal based drinks with a little spice. Agua Santos was smokey and deep? And the Arrecife was definitely a more refreshing option, both were absolutely incredible and I'd order them again. My partner ordered tacos gobernador de marlin- not usually a dish I like, but these were soooo good! The fish was tender and flavorful and it was just cheesy goodness! Even the rice served with it was buttery and delicious. And the star of the night was the Marea Negra ceviche - a shrimp ceviche in salsa Negra with mango and green apple. I almost didn't order because I wasn't sure about having apple in my ceviche, but these waitress Gabby mentioned it was one of her favorites and I had to try it. It did not disappoint. In fact this is one of the best ceviches I have had in a while. It's very tart, the shrimp is soooo fresh and it is just a favor bomb. I'll order this again for sure! Overall this was a great experience and Gabby made it even better. She had great energy and the service was incredible. I really enjoyed our visit and we will definitely be back! read more

First time here I read the reviews and that's the reason I'm giving it a try. Came here around 4:00pm and it was almost empty only a couple of people. The restaurant is big inside and has a classy atmosphere. Everyone was very friendly. We had the aguachile and Tacos gobernador and everything was good, pricy but good. Next time I will have the oyster they seemed good read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Tacos gobernador - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Food is amazing !!!! Zarandeado take a little bit long but is worth the wait, you can enjoy delicious drinks while you wait, guava margarita is great also paloma, don't recommend tamarindo nor Jamaica, to sweet for me in my opinion. Service is really bad ! Like really bad, I was standing in the front for 10 min, the ladies came back and forth to the host stand 3 different ladies, no one of them acknowledged or even look at me, until I went and sat at the bar top, Alma made things better but still not great. She is very friendly though. Manager was trying his best! Non of the tvs in the bar work ! On a Sunday in a football and baseball Sunday games ?!?!! Ambient is whatever, I'll definitely order their food tofo next time... food is good. read more

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Service is superb. Location is not too busy - went on a Friday night and we were seated right away. And the food? AMAZING! read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Marea negra - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

I recently visited Santo Fish Restaurant for the first time, specifically to try their pescado zarandeado. Since this was my first experience with this style of fish, I can't compare it to others, but I found it to be quite good. We ordered a 2-pound pescado zarandeado, a shrimp ceviche, and some fresh-made lemonade. The ceviche was especially fresh with just the right amount of spiciness. The atmosphere was relaxed, with a mixed crowd and casual attire. The restaurant was clean, and the service stood out. our server checked on us several times and was very attentive, quickly providing anything we needed. My coworkers enjoyed the visit as well and are already planning to return with their families. Overall, a great first experience. Keep up the good work. read more

First time here and last time. Very disappointed with the coptel and campechana. Brought my family to celebrate my brother birthday and the coptel and campechana had more veggies than the actual shrimp, one oyster and tiny pieces of octopus. Food is over priced And took an hour to get our food. Not enough staff specially for a Friday. Our waitress was new. The drinks and food came out on different times. Did not like the services. We kept on asking our waitress for thinks. And they still charge me $30 of tip. That is a rip off. Why? Because the service sucked. I will not return back. Rather go to Chilitos Restaurant. The plates look amazing But needed more flavor the coptel and campechana. read more

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This is my go to restaurant when I'm craving seafood.. the service is always great, Jesus is such a great waiter funny and charming. I always sit by the bar bc I love the atmosphere read more

This restaurant has delicious food and drinks, a beautiful atmosphere and great service.

Truly a disappointment. Photos do not give justice to the unflavored, dry and stale food that is being served. We were a party of two, yet our entrees arrived completely separate so one of our dishes was cold by the time the other got there. We were also charged a service charge on top of our undeserved tip. Although the restaurant was not at full capacity, and was fully staffed, the service was of poor quality. Street tacos would have topped this place by 5 stars. Absolutely un recommended. Do not waste your hard earned money on mediocre seafood. read more

If you love seafood, this is such a nice quiet spot with great food. We enjoyed the grilled fish, one of their most popular dishes. A beautiful presentation, great flavor, super meaty, soft and moist, slightly charred but not dry. Amazing. This platter, which comes with fresh tortillas along with beans and rice, could feed 4 adults easily, and it's reasonably priced. It was just the two of us, so we took half of it home. Will definitely be back. Gabby gave us excellent service as well! read more

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All of the above, Service was excellent! Food was delicious & prices are reasonable. I will have to say they did not have my beer of choice (IPA) read more

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Save your money and do not be fooled by their Instagram pictures. I ordered the.Sarandiado fish and we waited for a while just to get a burn tasteless fish. The price was expensive and not worth it. The drinks are OK, but I'll overall I do not recommend this place. The food is not worth your money. read more

First time trying this restaurant saw a review on TikTok decided to give it a try from drinks to food everything was delicious. Great customer service read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

So Good the Whole Fish Zarandando is one of the best dishes I've ever had!!! Definitely recommend plenty to feed 2-3 people read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - This Fish is Incredible!!! - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

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Gabby gave me the BEST SERVCE ever ! Ask for her in the future. The food is delicious I'm gagged

Finally made it in. Been hearing great things about this place. Came in for on a Sunday evening and it was busy but we were seated immediately. Lively atmosphere with friendly service. Beautiful decor and aesthetically pleasing bar area. For starters we shared fish ceviche and it was fresh. Very delicious. For the main dish we shared a 2lb grilled and marinated white fish. Although it was good felt like more seasoning was needed. Had to add salt and lots of lime. Fairly priced at $44. Not a big fan of cold rice. My kids ordered mac n cheese from the kids menu but unfortunately they forgot about them. We asked a few times if they were ready until they finally admitted they had forgotten. Our food came before theirs which made for a stressful situation. I know mistakes happen but when you kept telling us that they were almost ready when the order was never placed. That ruined our whole vibe. The service was really good as was the food so I'll give them a pass on the mac n cheese. We would definitely be back. Don't sleep on their perfectly made michelada. read more

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Great service by Flor! Yummy food. The drive was worth it. the fish was seasoned just right and so light. read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Fish, rice? Tortillas and beans - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Came to eat dinner for the first time with the family. Sat at the bar section which was nice and roomie. The Service- they were all so welcoming and attentive and kept us informed on the status of our order. Noel our waiter was good! For a Friday it was packed but expected and quick to sit us. The food - Goodness! It was so good! Had the Gobernador tacos yummy the fish of the day (3lbs) was to feed the entire family. Flavorful!! Chips. Salsa. Tortillas. Tostadas. Crackers. The margarita de piñata was delicious Good environment for either coming alone or group of family. Parking can be tough though but not their fault. Coming back ! read more

My visit to Santo Fish was disappointing. The issues started right away with sticky tables and a confusing, non-comprehensive menu. While our server was polite, they were often absent, making it hard to get any assistance. The ambiance was also an issue; the music was blaring and the air conditioning was too low . The men's single-stall restroom was a letdown, as the toilet was extremely small and the toilet lid was broken, almost like it was made for a child. I can't imagine how a larger person would fair. This, coupled with the high prices, made for a poor dining experience. $133.00 for 2, no drinks just water. We're talking about talapia (the swine of fish) not wild king salmon or chelean sea bass. When I seen the bill, for a second I thought I might have taken a wrong turn onto Rodeo Drive 90201. read more

The service was amazing. Our server was a very friendly and nice woman that made sure our table was always well-taken-care of. We tried the following dishes: Ocean Ceviche: an amazing mix of octopus and shrimp in a sweet and sour kind of sauce. Highly recommended if you're craving ceviche in general. 9/10. Charred Octopus: despite the name, I feel like it was grilled to perfection. It was very rich and flavorful, although a bit too spicy for my taste, but nothing that a regular person couldn't handle. Sea Grasshoppers: fried shrimp with its tail and resting on a nice bed of sliced cucumbers. Very delicious and refreshing entree. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice too. Spacious, well-decorated and with lots of different areas to eat in. 10/10 read more

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Absolutely amazing seafood experience! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked--huge compliments to the chef, who truly knows how to bring out the best in seafood. You can tell a lot of care and skill goes into each plate. Our server, Gaby, made the night even better. She was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. She gave excellent recommendations and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. Between the incredible food and outstanding service, this was an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back! read more

Very good food and drinks, very unique, great service, music , and super clean, will be back definitely!

Service was prompt and courteous and the food came out very quickly. I ordered the Mixed from the Sea and I was very pleased with the taste and freshness. My wife has also very pleased with her tacos de gobernador. The location has plenty of parking and is very clean and kept up well. Definitely going to be one of my staples go to for seafood! read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Mixed From the Sea - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Great mariscos from all of Mexican coastal cuisine. Great service! Amazing drinks too!

Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it's not what it seems. Prices don't add up to what you're getting and the drinks are pretty bland with no alcohol. We literally ordered an appetizer and drinks and left elsewhere. The place is cute but not worth it in my opinion. On top of that it was dead too read more

Hidden gem. What they did right.-Pescado zarandeado or Santo fish as they call it is done to perfection and it came with homage corn tortillas rice and beans. The beans neeeded more seasoning. A kiss of spice would have put them over the top. The rice was okay, but nothing to write home about. My friend had this shrimp dish similar to a "cucaracha" plate she had elsewhere and we both loved it. The shrimp were regular sized with no head, but the taste ovearall was salty, slightly spicy and comes in this lemony sauce with sliced cucumbers and red onion. The pairing went well together. The zarandeado was fresh, salty in a good way, spicy and perfectly cooked. Comes with lemon wedges, do once you squeeze the lemon OMG! The guava lemonade was too sweet and barely tasted like guava, however, after the ice melted and I squeezed lemon, it was much better. It does come in a gigantic mason jar so I did appreciate the value of my purchase. Now, I contemplated giving this place ; stars because my fish took forever to come BUT the Santo fish was delish and Noel our waiter was just so attentive. Kept checking on us bringing more salsa and then brought some panela so I could have with my warm delectable fresh corn tortillas. NOEL THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! The bathrooms and the place was very clean. Family atmosphere and the music was not too loud. Overall I recommend this restaurant. read more

The food and service were amazing! The pescado sarandiado was cooked to perfection and flavor was beyond delicious! We also had the ceviche in black sauce with mango and apple, we could not stop eating it! The restaurant is aesthetic and clean. Highly recommend Santo Fish. Would give the 10 stars if I could. read more

Santo Fish Restaurant - Pescado Sarandiado - Seafood Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Went in with a group on Sunday afternoon, when asked for drinks we passed and just asked for water one person order a Guava juice, not knowing it was $8, because it wasn't on menu. The menu stated ENTREES and we ordered our entree to find out the small potions were actually appetizers. We were all brought small bottle of Fuji water and thought that was a nice touch, only to find out were charged $4 each. We were not informed ahead of time that the water was $4. So unopened bottle were not charged. Food too a long time to prepare and everyone felt the food was So-So. With the exception of the large fish plater that fed two. We all agreed it not a place to return.Oh and there was a 20% service charged added for poor uncommunicative service. read more

We celebrated my husband's birthday there, service was exceptional. The owner Noel was there, he was very attentive and professional! Our server Gaby was super nice and took care of our needs. We could have not asked for a better person! The food, oh my god it was delicious! The taste, the flavor was perfect plus the presentation of each plate! The ambiance was really, they were playing great music and we even danced a little bit! I, 100% recommend this restaurant for your family and/or special occasions! Santo Fish made my husband's birthday celebration very memorable! We will return soon! read more