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    El Pescador - Carson

    2.8 (793 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Mexican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL PESCADOR - CARSON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Zoila S.

    What a great experience I had with the staff. I called a week ahead to make reservations for at least 12 people originally and told them I wanted to be by the mariachi band. A couple days later I called because I had add 6 people in total we were 18 peoplw and they didn't give me a hard time about it. We went to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday. The parking lot is big, you can park by the other retail stores that are next door. Their food is incredible. I had the Malcajete and had the margarita flight. I was enjoying the mariachi so much that i forgot to take a picture of my food. The Mariachi made the ambiance more alive, more exciting. The Mariachi played great hits. They even sang las Mañanita birthday song to my mom. The servers were friendly and accommodating. Kid friendly.

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    Brandon F.

    I came here as I went to the other location before. Service was slow. There was no host to seat us. It was not that busy food came fast once I was able to order. The food had great taste. I will have to think about coming back to this location

    Juan M.

    Stopped by after a galaxy game with my family for quick bites and we were immediately met with help to get seated within a minute. We chose the area that was a bit more quiet on the left so we could talk. Food came out quickly and everything was just fine! Nothing to rave about, but nothing to nitpick either. I had a great time and they even brought our cheesecake for my fiancée for her birthday! Thank you for a great experience!

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    Angela L.

    Food was OK. Not bad but not great. Service was great. Guacamole on my plate was bad, tasted old and spoiled. Chips were cold. Ambience was OK.l, place is decorated and feels spacious. Drinks were weak as heck. Barely any booze in it and waaay too sweet. Mojarra drita was awesome but the salsa was lacking.

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    Lanae F.

    I don't go to this place often enough, but each time I go I thoroughly enjoy it! The restaurant is in a good size strip mall with plenty of free parking Met with friends for dinner and happy hour was still going strong. The bar area was very lively and a little too loud for us to be able to hear one another so we sat in the main dining area. We ordered drinks and I had two appetizers for my meal. One friend ordered a burrito and the other fajitas. This place is fair prices and yummy food. Service was quick until the end. Took a little extra time to get the bill, but nothing unreasonable.

    Surprised my boyfriend with the Porsche Experience today and saw that El Pescador was less than 10 minutes away and I'm so glad we came here! The restaurant was not what I was expecting - it is so big, nice, and clean in here! It's soccer themed (not sure if it's bc of the World Cup or that the Dignity Health Sports Field is up the street) but it's so cool (the walls look like soccer balls and they have a soccer statue of soccer players). There's also tv's all over the restaurant (so much nicer than Buffalo Wild Wings tbh). The menu is huge and there's so many options. I went with the fish ceviche and it did not disappoint. My bf got chicken fajitas and was happy with it! Our server, Eloy, was very attentive and kind. He made us laugh and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We will definitely be back the next time we are in area! Thank you for such a great experience, El Pescador (and especially Eloy)!!!

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    Myra G.

    After doing business in the area and realizing we hadn't eaten all day, we were starving around 3 p.m. We checked some reviews and saw that El Pescador was only about six minutes away, so we decided to stop in. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated right away. Almost immediately after sitting down, chips and salsa were brought to the table. The waiter took our order shortly after, and the food came out in a timely fashion. Everything we ordered was delicious, both the food and the drinks. The restaurant itself is aesthetically nice and well decorated. The atmosphere is upbeat, and there are TVs playing sports, which makes it a fun place to hang out. Overall, the service was friendly and attentive. It definitely seems like a great spot for happy hour or just grabbing a good meal if you're in the area.

    Amber M.

    Our school staff met here for a holiday get together. It was about 18 of us and we were well taken care of by the El Pescador servers. We all ordered drink. They had a happy hour price margaritas. They also had fountain drinks and of course traditional drinks such as aguas frescas. I ordered two tacos de asada. I also ordered ceviche de pescado. My food was great! My colleagues ordered salad, burritos, shrimp. It is a seafood restaurant so they have a variety of seafood dishes too. The ambiance was laidback and there is a bar on the other side of the restaurant. There were huge TVs on the wall with a beautiful fireplace display on the screen. There is plenty of seating inside. There is ample parking as well. Great restaurant! It is an excellent choice to host a staff holiday party.

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    Agustin R.

    It's been a while since I've been here but it's pretty much the same thing like always as far the food goes as far the restaurant goes and bar side it was pretty dead for a Saturday compared to other times

    Alyshia B.

    I came here after work with a few coworkers and each one of us ordered completely different kinds of food. Overall, food was great. Customer service was really nice. She was extremely friendly and caring. The agua fresca pepino was so delicious. I love that it wasn't too sweet or to water down. I shared a Molcajete and there was still plenty of food left so I took it to go. The taste was really good. The ambience was beautiful and has a mini stage inside for bands ,plenty of seating ,clean bathroom and good music.

    Service was great, but I ordered a carne asada plate. Unfortunately it came with a parasite

    Pescado Frito
    L D.

    I've been living in the South Bay all my life and I've never been here. Decided on a spur of the moment lunch. Boy am I glad I did. The service was great, the food was amazing, the drinks were strong. Wifey and I will definitely be back. We usually judge a place by its bar because we love to sit at or in the bar area at most restaurants. This spot checks all our boxes. Friday mornings in the bar area are lively..... Andy was our waiter and he was the absolute best.

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    food was okay ,No flavor Service was mediocre Ambience with traditional !! Asked for water 3 times never got it we came In around 6:30pm

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    So disappointed.. Hair in my food and Noo Flavor.. customwr service was great but not the food

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    Ask the Community - El Pescador - Carson

    Do they allow birthday cakes?

    Yes they do.. they will supply the plates and utensils as well

    Is there a Taco Tue?

    Not at this moment

    Do they have mariachi on Sundays?

    Yes

    Will you have the ggg vs canelo fight tomorrow, if so, is there a view of the tv from every seat in the house?

    Yes they do have TV in the happy hour section but I really don't know about the restaurant part .

    What time does Mariachi perform on Friday?

    Yes they have maricachi on Fridays and Saturday nights

    Is there mariachi on Saturdays?

    Yes, every weekend there is

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    3.8(77 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I was in search of a sit down Mexican restaurant in the area so I last minute chose this place. I…read morethought it was odd they close at 6pm being a place that serves buckets of beer. The vibe was really off. The place is nice and clean and appealing but there was no music playing. They had on naked and afraid and some news on their TVs. We were the only people there so the place was so quiet and boring. The lady was very polite, but it just wasn't a "fun environment". The food came out at all different times which was weird because we were the only ones there. I'm always trying to find somewhere close to go hang out and invite friends to have drinks and eat but it was just so off I wouldn't want to go back with friends. Food- I had the fish taco which was good, the calamari was very chewy and not that good, and the enchiladas were decent Service - Service was good (flys were coming in tho so I think they should keep the door closed) Ambiance- lacking. They need some fun music and give me a reason to order some beer and hangout more. I don't really see this as anything other than a takeout place unless they extend their hours and improve the vibe.

    I love this cute hidden gem in carson. It's hard to find a good shrimp cocktail these days! Plus…read morethey serve incredible MIcheladas and have big TV's to watch games. The menudo was out of this world! Not to mention the incredible portions. The owner came to our table to talk to us and share about himself and family. We will be coming here weekly for our dose of good Authentic food and good vibes.

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    Top Shelf Tacos

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    •$$

    This review is mostly based on customer service. Service to me is almost always more important than…read morethe food itself. Haven't been here in a while. They had a food truck parked out front. We asked if they had any plant-based or vegan options. They only sold burgers however the lady that helped us was very sweet, polite, and kind. She told what they had and what we could order inside instead. We walked in and the gentleman named Oscar G. cashed us out. He was also very friendly! Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and non-dairy items. Provided us with what we needed right away, the container for the salsa and brought out fresh ones for me. Very nice guy. The food came out right away. The portions were big in my opinion. The prices were decent, the portion was great, and best of all the service was good. Their self-serve condiments was a PLUS! I've been to a lot of taco spots and these were by far the freshest and crispiest cucumbers, fresh cold salsa, onions and cilantro was also fresh. The food was good and filled us up. It was simple but fulfilling. Will definitely be back and highly recommend it. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats as well.

    I stopped by Top Shelf Tacos in Carson on Taco Tuesday, where tacos were only $2 each. At that…read moreprice, it was easy to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the asada, carnitas, al pastor, tripas, cabeza, and lengua. The asada was tender with a nice grilled flavor, but my favorites were definitely the tripas and cabeza. Both were a little greasy, but in a good way--they had a lot of flavor and were probably the standouts of the meal for me. One thing I liked was the condiment bar. You can load up your tacos with as much onion and cilantro as you want, plus they have radishes and lime wedges available. They also offer two salsas, a red and a green. Both tasted good and had solid flavor, although I was hoping for a little more heat. Overall, it's a solid taco spot, especially on Taco Tuesday. Good variety of meats, reasonable prices, and plenty of toppings to customize your tacos. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some tacos.

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    3.4(1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    I haven't been back in a few years but it felt comfortable walking into La Capilla once again. They…read morehave a birthday special on the day of a birthday where you can choose from one of four 1 item combos and get a free meal and dessert by presenting your ID. They used to let you pick from more choices years ago but free is free right? I chose the number 4 which is a tamale with beans and rice. My wife ordered their chicken tortilla soup which has been a longtime favorite. The size of the bowl has diminished about 30% from what I remember but that's been a common theme the past few years in many places so oh well. We also ordered a side of chicken taquitos which came with a generous amount of sour cream and guacamole. The food was very good overall although the chunks of beef in my tamale were dry. I prefer chicken but unfortunately they were out. I should have asked for pork but didn't think about it till later. Our server was very helpful and just a sweet, thoughtful young lady. The gentleman bussing tables was also friendly and considerate. Prices have definitely gone up but those are the times in which we live. There is street parking and an underground parking garage a short distance away. There are quite a few restaurants in the area so parking can be a little challenging. With so many new restaurants in downtown Torrance, La Capilla may no longer be at the pinnacle of food choices but for longtime South Bay residents, it would be sad to see it go. It's nice to have places that bring back memories of wonderful times gone by.

    Man, La Capilla you're one of the family spots we all grew up going to with our families for…read moredinner. Birthdays always included flan, and being called Panchito. However I think what kept everyone there was the pitchers of margaritas, and the specials on the wall to the left when you walked in. My dad lived for those. LETS TALK ABOUT NOW': HORRIBLE DOESN'T DO JUSTICE. The chicken taco fell completely apart, and was freezing cold. The burrito had no flavor, there was none in the sauce or the meat or anything. The rice made you want to gag, I don't think a stray dog would eat it. Lastly my meal, enchiladas. I mean, come on how do you eff that up?! The cheese wasn't melted, the tortilla was raw and needed to be heated (or fried) Either way save your money, and take the drive up to another well known spot.

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    3.7(447 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    I had really high expectations for my visit. I came here when they first opened up all the time and…read moreI recently was in the area and was excited to be back. Service was mediocre. I'll leave it at that. My order came out relatively fast. My ceviche was packed to go well. No spillage and they were generous with the ceviche, tostadas and condiments. I ordered the De La Baja ceviche tostada and it was fresh and good. It was missing something from when they first opened up but overall good.

    Food is good the service at this location is horrible. It happened the first time I was there and…read morethought maybe they're having a bad day but same thing today. First time going to this place and the girl working there just ignored me trying to place an order at the counter. Second time another worker ignored me for pickup order. I stood there after she helped another customer with her pickup order and she just walked away. The bleached hair lady kept waving her hand at me to wait while she was boxing up orders coming out of the kitchen. My order was already at the pickup station but she chose to ignore me 10min. All she had to do was give me my order that was already done and go back to boxing up orders coming out. Food is good but don't expect any type of customer service at this location. Worst customer service with two different girls working here. Time to find another place

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