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This was a disappointment! We were really excited to have fish / shrimp tacos and this place was clean and clearly a popular tourist place. However, the tacos itself were not the best, it didn't feel super fresh, but the condiment self service bar was good. The horchata was also a pre packaged in a bottle which was ok but overall a disappointment.
Hmmmm... tacos! My wife and I had a long day in Chapultepec Park and El Pesacadito and some cerveza hit the spot. Their fish tacos are very good. Fried right in front of you. I also had a shrimp quesadilla which I could eat every day. They have a few locations, including in Condessa and Juarez.
Worst taco place we tried in CDMX. Ordered the Fish Taco & Shrimp Taco, they didn't refry it. So we were eating these fried taco cold. What's wrong with them. It was disgusting and the tortilla was also cold... Would have been better if they actually fry them again.
I enjoyed this place. I got a shrimp/fish combo taco which is sort of regular on its own, but you can turn something very plain looking into a masterpiece using their extensive topping bar. You can add sauces, salsas, cabbage, pickled toppings, etc. They have an English menu if you need one and they also have friendly staff helping with the ordering and the menu and seating etc. Lots of open air seating and a very casual vibe. It was a nice switch up from all the meat tacos from the trip. I just had one taco since I had 4 tacos at another place across the street. The fish and shrimp was being hand dipped right there on the spot.
Whenever I'm in CDMX, I make it a point to stop by and have one of their marlin tacos. Why? Coz these tacos are not easy to find back in the States. Plus, they're tasty and cheap. No complaints on the service. The place was clean and easy to find.
Well, I had really high expectations for this spot, but Ieft severely disappointed. Pros: Large corner restaurant, plenty of seating, organized, friendly, clean. Cons: Ordered the fish taco and shrimp taco. Unfortunately, both weren't fried fresh. The pieces were already fried and actually sitting on the rim of this large fryer (as with many other pieces). I'm guessing this is how they're able to deal with large crowds and are able to expedite the food. But in doing so, they've seriously compromised their food. So what I got was just soggy, oil-soaked pieces of shrimp and fish. Both were just tepid, especially the fish. Just lacked serious flavor. Not sure what kind of fish, but it was super lean and dense - almost like canned tuna. Zero crunch at all, and I could barely taste the crema. Just a really disappointing experience, unfortunately. Checked all the boxes, except the one that says the food was good.
Absolutely incredible tacos. Quick, friendly service. Delicious menu. Old school vibes. Tacos de Atun - 5/5 Tacos de Camaron - 5/5 The Atun tacos are phenomenal. Super flavorful and juicy. The Camaron are crispy and juicy. The entire menu looks amazing. Service is quick. Definitely an old school restaurant. Need to go back to try everything. The salsa and fixings bar is a great touch.
I read the reviews and thought people were too harsh, but they're right. This place is just meh. Not bad, not good. The dressing bar is fun. But what you end up with are these massive tacos that are still just fundamentally kinda lifeless and dull. Good service and good value, so I wouldn't say don't go...but just don't expect to be wowed in a city with such good food.
One of my favorite taco spots that we got try in condesa! I wanted to go here after seeing Mark Wiens try this place and I'm so happy we were able to make it. Then tacos are big, I only got one and was full. I got the tacos with a fried fish and chile rellano in it. They have a salsa/toppings bar, paired it with a corona, and chefs kiss! You order at the register and then they bring you your food, definitely has a Mexico taco place vibe, which I loved.
First meal in CDMX and it did not disappointment. We ended up ordering the que sotote, which is fried shrimp with a cheesy pepper (?jalapeno). It was so tasty, not to mention the large array of toppings, salsas, and sauces alike. I saw both locals and other travellers there!
Wow just wow. Hands down THE BEST SHRIMP tacos in all of CDMX. Also probably in the top 5 shrimp tacos I have ever had which is a ton. Located on the corner, it was east to find. They have indoor/outdoor seating and it is very spacious. What I loved is when you get in line, you order with the cook who serve you the tacos right then and there. Then you can hit up the salsa bar if you'd like for amazing toppings on the tacos. They serve soda, juice, water, and beer. A restroom is on site for customers. Tacos were so flavorful. We had the batters fish and shrimp and the batter was so good! Perfectly crispy and flavorful. The quality from the tortilla, to the protein, to the veggies was a 10/10. Considering your paying $48 pesos per taco, you really can't beat that price ANYWHERE. If you find yourself looking for a great seafood taco, please consider them. You will not regret this choice. Next time I'm in CDMX, this will be on of my first stops. Cant wait to come back
Got the fish and shrimp tacos. I will say, I took them to go and ate them at home so a little flavor is lost when you do that. That said, I just thought they were a little meh in flavor even with the salsas, pickled onions, and lime. The service and vibes were on point in here even if I wouldn't come back for the food.
Hmm, where do I start? We came here at least 4-5 times during our recent trip to Mexico City. The tacos are out of this world, especially the fried fish and the one with jalapeño. All the condiments allow to make these tacos customized per our own flavor profile and they have got things great salsa, toppings etc. Staff was super nice and accommodating as well, I'd definitely be coming back here when I;m in town next time. read more
This place hit the spot after a long day of walking around Mexico City. We came in for lunch absolutely exhausted and left happy, refreshed, and very well fed. The tacos were incredibly fresh and flavorful. We tried the jalapeño-stuffed tuna, smoked marlin, and a tuna-shrimp combo--each one was excellent and cooked perfectly. But the real star is the self-serve toppings bar. The variety of toppings, salsas, and fresh house-made sauces takes the tacos to a whole different level and lets you customize every bite exactly how you want it. Paired everything with cold Coronas and Topo Chicos, and it was such a satisfying, no-frills but high-quality meal. Generous portions, great flavors, quick service and absolutely worth the price. If you're in Mexico City and craving amazing fish tacos, El Pescadito is a must. We'd go back in a heartbeat. read more
Visited again this time around with a few friends and was disappointed as the fried fish tasted nothing like it did the last time. This was one of those places where I was very excited to eat at, I wish they can go back to how they did things before. read more
This was a disappointment! We were really excited to have fish / shrimp tacos and this place was clean and clearly a popular tourist place. However, the tacos itself were not the best, it didn't feel super fresh, but the condiment self service bar was good. The horchata was also a pre packaged in a bottle which was ok but overall a disappointment. read more
1 year ago
Hmmmm... tacos! My wife and I had a long day in Chapultepec Park and El Pesacadito and some cerveza hit the spot. Their fish tacos are very good. Fried right in front of you. I also had a shrimp quesadilla which I could eat every day. They have a few locations, including in Condessa and Juarez. read more
Worst taco place we tried in CDMX. Ordered the Fish Taco & Shrimp Taco, they didn't refry it. So we were eating these fried taco cold. What's wrong with them. It was disgusting and the tortilla was also cold... Would have been better if they actually fry them again. read more
I enjoyed this place. I got a shrimp/fish combo taco which is sort of regular on its own, but you can turn something very plain looking into a masterpiece using their extensive topping bar. You can add sauces, salsas, cabbage, pickled toppings, etc. They have an English menu if you need one and they also have friendly staff helping with the ordering and the menu and seating etc. Lots of open air seating and a very casual vibe. It was a nice switch up from all the meat tacos from the trip. I just had one taco since I had 4 tacos at another place across the street. The fish and shrimp was being hand dipped right there on the spot. read more
5 months ago
Food was fine. Had tacos de camarones and tacos de campechano. Service was great, and portions were HUGE. Had a slight mix up on our order but they fixed it right away. read more
Whenever I'm in CDMX, I make it a point to stop by and have one of their marlin tacos. Why? Coz these tacos are not easy to find back in the States. Plus, they're tasty and cheap. No complaints on the service. The place was clean and easy to find. read more
2 years ago
Well, I had really high expectations for this spot, but Ieft severely disappointed. Pros: Large corner restaurant, plenty of seating, organized, friendly, clean. Cons: Ordered the fish taco and shrimp taco. Unfortunately, both weren't fried fresh. The pieces were already fried and actually sitting on the rim of this large fryer (as with many other pieces). I'm guessing this is how they're able to deal with large crowds and are able to expedite the food. But in doing so, they've seriously compromised their food. So what I got was just soggy, oil-soaked pieces of shrimp and fish. Both were just tepid, especially the fish. Just lacked serious flavor. Not sure what kind of fish, but it was super lean and dense - almost like canned tuna. Zero crunch at all, and I could barely taste the crema. Just a really disappointing experience, unfortunately. Checked all the boxes, except the one that says the food was good. read more
Absolutely incredible tacos. Quick, friendly service. Delicious menu. Old school vibes. Tacos de Atun - 5/5 Tacos de Camaron - 5/5 The Atun tacos are phenomenal. Super flavorful and juicy. The Camaron are crispy and juicy. The entire menu looks amazing. Service is quick. Definitely an old school restaurant. Need to go back to try everything. The salsa and fixings bar is a great touch. read more
I read the reviews and thought people were too harsh, but they're right. This place is just meh. Not bad, not good. The dressing bar is fun. But what you end up with are these massive tacos that are still just fundamentally kinda lifeless and dull. Good service and good value, so I wouldn't say don't go...but just don't expect to be wowed in a city with such good food. read more
3 years ago
One of my favorite taco spots that we got try in condesa! I wanted to go here after seeing Mark Wiens try this place and I'm so happy we were able to make it. Then tacos are big, I only got one and was full. I got the tacos with a fried fish and chile rellano in it. They have a salsa/toppings bar, paired it with a corona, and chefs kiss! You order at the register and then they bring you your food, definitely has a Mexico taco place vibe, which I loved. read more
First meal in CDMX and it did not disappointment. We ended up ordering the que sotote, which is fried shrimp with a cheesy pepper (?jalapeno). It was so tasty, not to mention the large array of toppings, salsas, and sauces alike. I saw both locals and other travellers there! read more
Wow just wow. Hands down THE BEST SHRIMP tacos in all of CDMX. Also probably in the top 5 shrimp tacos I have ever had which is a ton. Located on the corner, it was east to find. They have indoor/outdoor seating and it is very spacious. What I loved is when you get in line, you order with the cook who serve you the tacos right then and there. Then you can hit up the salsa bar if you'd like for amazing toppings on the tacos. They serve soda, juice, water, and beer. A restroom is on site for customers. Tacos were so flavorful. We had the batters fish and shrimp and the batter was so good! Perfectly crispy and flavorful. The quality from the tortilla, to the protein, to the veggies was a 10/10. Considering your paying $48 pesos per taco, you really can't beat that price ANYWHERE. If you find yourself looking for a great seafood taco, please consider them. You will not regret this choice. Next time I'm in CDMX, this will be on of my first stops. Cant wait to come back read more
3 years ago
Got the fish and shrimp tacos. I will say, I took them to go and ate them at home so a little flavor is lost when you do that. That said, I just thought they were a little meh in flavor even with the salsas, pickled onions, and lime. The service and vibes were on point in here even if I wouldn't come back for the food. read more
3 years ago
Tasty fried giant seafood tacos, plenty of seating, fast service, lots of toppings for your hearts desire. A nice change from the standard meat tacos around the city. These tacos are huge, freshly fried seafood options, and loads of toppings to add. Will definitely come back here for more on future trips! read more
3 years ago
The rating is within the context of a casual taco restaurant. Our Campechano tacos were brimming with freshly battered, fried fish and shrimps. There are numerous condiments and salsas served buffet style. They looked amazing, but we were cautious and only added a cooked, red, spicy chile sauce and lots of lime. The tacos were delicious and filling! The staff are as nice and helpful as can be. I am a Spanish speaker, but no worries if not; there are menus in English and staff speak some too. The atmosphere is clean, casual, indoor/outdoor. read more
2 years ago
Totally lives up to the hype! The shrimp tacos are some of the best I've ever had. You get to watch them making them - the folks frying all the shrimp and fish are impressively efficient. Ordering was a fast process. They have beer and some other bottled beverages. Their salsa bar has lots of options for toppings. Prices are dirt cheap. read more
2 years ago
These tacos are cooked right in front of you. Somehow they are not greasy at all. The Shrimp is cooked perfectly and the fish is light and mild. The best part is the little buffet of toppings after you get your tacos so you can dress it up as much as you want! My favorite is the campechana half shrimp/half fish! Delicious! read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
One of the stops in our taco tour. We sat outside and people watched and our order was out in a few moments. We got the fried fish and the shrimp and devoured them both. Lots of topping and salsa options. Service was quick and friendly. read more
4 years ago
I was honestly kind disappointed from this spot. We only ordered a few tacos because it was 2pm and we we're going to eat dinner a few hours. I got an original fish taco and a marlin tun chile relleno taco. The tacos were actually huge but I felt like the fish had no flavor. I remember watching a YouTube video about this place and then I suddenly remember about the crema! They never gave us any! I went up to the sauce bar guy and asked for some and he was able to give us some. However, we only had a few more bites left and eating it with the crema was definitely a game changer. This place probably would've gotten another star had they put crema on all our tacos in the first place. read more
This was the first place we came to eat after arriving to the city. The tacos are tasty and cool ambiance, very laid back and situated on a pretty corner. I like the concept of ordering your tacos and then move to the prepping area to add all toppings and sauces. read more
We were trying to hit up as many taco places in the area before our dinner, and since we had a million al pastor tacos..El Pescadito seemed like a good change! They are known for deep fried seafood tacos. This review may be biased because we were only able to try one taco, but the waiter said this was the most popular and delicious! So we went for the que-sotote (fried cheese stuffed chile relleno with fried shrimp). You basically stand in line and tell them what you want while the guy makes your tacos right in front of you! It's a super quick process. Then you dress your taco at the bar on the side, eat, and pay at the register. The salsa bar has so many types of sauces, slaw/veggies, and salsas. And you can dress to your stomach's desire! We were overwhelmed by the amount that went into this taco, but underwhelmed by taste. It was a bit too much fried stuff, but if that's your thing then you'd love it. I'd prob try the fish taco if I come back again. read more
Good service, bountiful salsa bar, wide range of sauces. The tacos were good, but wasn't too uniquely flavorful or noteworthy in my opinion. I had a cheesy shrimp taco and a marlin(?) taco. Mexico City has so much good food, if I were to return to Mexico City, I would probably prioritize trying other places first before this one; the competition is just too high! read more
100% yes Their shrimp tacos are amazing. I ordered two and it was so good I went back and got another. They're so flavorful, crispy and fresh. They make the fish/meat base in front of you then you go to another counter and pick and choose your toppings and sauces. Highly recommend. One of my favorite spots we went to. read more
If you're looking for Fish Tacos in CDMX ... Don't. Look. Any. Further. El Pescadito is so good that I waited in line, twice. Food: 5/5 - Amazing fish tacos, crispy and full of flavor - Good portions. 2 tacos and you're set. - The shrimp tacos are solid as well. - Topping galore. You get to dress up your taco as fancy as you want. It'll be the bell of the taco ball Location: 4/5 - In a chill, tourist-friendly part of Mexico City - There's a park near-by so that's a great option for walking Atmosphere / Ambiance: 4.5/5 - Chill. Down to earth. Casual. No need to dress up. It might be for the best as well. Spilling those awesome toppings is a highly likely possibility. Quality: 5/5 - Food tastes fresh as they fry up the grub right in front of you - Good portions at a great price. read more
2 years ago
A laid-back corner spot in the La Condesa area of CDMX offers both indoor and outdoor seating. I had tacos filled with freshly prepared crispy fried fish and they were darn good. You can load up on unlimited sauces, salsas, pickled red onions, coleslaw, and limes from their topping station. The portion sizes are larger than at any other taco places we've visited. Just two tacos were enough to satisfy me and prepare me for more taco adventures in the neighborhood. read more
3 years ago
The food was exceptional and the service was really good. Very clean and the vibe was vibrant. read more
My friends and I were in CDMX a few years ago and heard how fresh the seafood tacos were here. They weren't kidding. Definitely hit this place up if you want some good shrimp or fish tacos (there's so many combos to choose from!) read more
We were walking over to Chapultepec Park and came across this restaurant - which is actually a spot that my boyfriend's favorite food blogger scouted out on his Mexico City taco tour! We lined up to order, it was fun because we could watch the seafood getting cooked. We ordered the ta-catote and and que-sotote, so we got a taste of marlin and shrimp. The tacos were fairly big and were topped with tons of stuff. It was a messy meal but delicious! Because there were a lot of things in one taco, it was hard to pin point what seafood I was eating, a lot of it was masked by the deep fried batter. The ambiance definitely felt a little touristy, even the food itself so it wasn't my favorite meal in CDMX but it was still good. I hadn't had seafood tacos on the trip yet so this was a good first find! We got a bottle of horchata which was very refreshing. read more
2 years ago
If you want seafood tacos, come here! The food here is incredibly fresh and tasty. They have a condiment bar that you can load up your taco how you'd like. I highly recommend! read more
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Calle Atlixco 38
Col. Condesa
06700 México, D.F.
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