El Pescador opened in 1983 in another city and family members started opening their own restaurants in SoCal. I sat at the bar and had a beer and the beef taquitos with guacamole. Guac is made with onions and tomato. Like a bit of pico mixed with the guac. The Taquito plate is presented nicely. It would be five stars, but the tap Modelo beer was a bit flat. I was surprised thinking Modelo is a big seller and doesn't sit around in the kegs too long. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bxj6GJYuhw8 read more

Terrible service. We waited almost 30 minutes before our waiter even came to take our order. After taking our order, he never checked on us to see if everything was okay or if we needed refills. When we asked for the check, we waited nearly another 30 minutes. Instead of waiting any longer for the waiter to return, we went to the front to pay. We spoke with the manager, Monica, and explained our disappointing experience. Her response was, "Well, we're busy and someone called out." I understand that unexpected staffing issues happen, but that shouldn't become the customer's problem. A simple apology and an effort to make things right would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, the poor service and the manager's response made the experience even more disappointing. read more

The food was good. Just the chips and salsa could be better. The drinks the blended ones were amazing but on the rocks not so good. The rim on glass needed more salt. The service was excellent our waiter was very friendly and was attentive but not too overly attentive. Which was perfect. The place has a nice cool Mexican vibe. Will be coming back soon. My birthday dinner was amazing. Thank you. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

El Pescador - Carson - Mocahete - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

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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! read more

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Bad food, flies everywhere. My parents went here yesterday for my mom's birthday and had a terrible experience. They got a molcajete to share and said the rice tasted old, the chicken and carne asada were dry. The food was so bad not even our dogs wanted the leftovers. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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)!!! read more

El Pescador - Carson - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

Service is great Food was alright. I am pretty picked but my uncle and aunt picked this place. We were a pretty large group and the service didn't disappoint though. Ambiance was nice with good music Everyone had a mixture of carne and mariscos .. my enchiladas were okay. Everyone liked their mariscos though. Perhaps we will try it again when we come to another concert.. Happy yelping mis amigos y amigas read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

El Pescador - Carson - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

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

El Pescador - Carson - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

This place was alright - I was not a fan of the tortillas. The shrimp enchilada was average, but the fish taco was great. If the tortillas were better, I really think the fish taco would be on another tier. The service was really good, but man this place has an interesting vibe. It's like not sure if it wants to be a cheesecake factory or a night club. Great place to catch a game though as they have plenty of TV's and big screens. read more

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. read more

El Pescador - Carson - Pescado Frito - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

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Love the full bar. Have been there a couple of times and they have excellent customer service and awesome ambiance. The food is delicious. If you go for a drink ask for el Chaparrito de Nelson, he is the vibe no matter how packed the bar is and how many tables he is taking care of he will always have a smile and serve you how you expect. Nelson loves his job and makes his customers enjoy the time well taken care of. read more

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

Came here during a weekday for happy hour and to celebrate a birthday. It was busy, but we were seated quickly and our server came to our table within minutes. The music was loud so had to kind of shout at times We did not like the salsa. The best way to describe it is that it was not a chunky salsa and tasted more like tomato soup. We both got margaritas and were pleasantly surprised on the size of the margarita for the price. I highly recommend getting one during happy hour, you will be happy :) The food options for happy hour were ok. We got ceviche to share and it didn't taste as fresh, but was ok. We were glad they gave plenty of lemons and a good portion go avocado. I also got the taquitos and was not impressed with the amount of meat in them, but they did give a nice portion of toppings. We came for a birthday and usually you're not charged for the dessert, but we were...so that was a let down. They only offer a cheesecake too. They came and sang at the table at least. The dessert was $8. read more

El Pescador - Carson - Ceviche - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

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The ambiance excellent , the service great the food bad the wife ordered a fish dish it looked like somebody sat on it and was bland my shrimp enchiladas the shrimp were so small also tasted like I was eating bugs disappointed read more

A Mexican and Seafood restaurant in Torrance, was a good choice for us for dinner, after driving all day from Sacramento. The restaurant was welcoming with nice Mexican music setting off the ambiance. The door was very good. The carnitas quesadillas was so thick with meat, and huge. The fish taco and carne asada tacos were very good. The enchilada was also good, but I would've preferred more of a cumin base sauce than the tomato base . But it didn't take away from anything because everything was so fresh. An excellent place if you're hungry. There is so much on the menu, including happy hour from 3-7 pm on weekdays. Our server, Martin, was excellent, and so friendly and upbeat. Please thank him personally. read more

Came here on a rainy Saturday with my family and in laws. As we were getting seated, my husband asked if we could get the far back booth and the host mentioned that was the seating for staff to take their break at... I found it a bit odd that she would bluntly say this out loud instead of coming up with any other excuse as the table is in the dining room. I find it surprising that the location doesn't have a space for staff that isn't dining room space. We did ask if it would be okay for her to check with the front to see if it was okay to sit there- we did get sat there. The servers were very polite and friendly. The food was just okay. I got the camarones en ajo... 6 sad shrimp for $22. The garlic flavor was lacking and the mojo part of it was lacking as well. The rice was the best part of the meal, fluffy and flavorful. My kids got camarones empanizados and corn dogs. We had not visited this location in about 8 years and sadly, I think our next trip back won't be soon. read more

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Really good ambiance a soccer lover's dream the place is full of TV screens to keep up with the game. There is also a dj on the weekends so keep in mind that it is noisy in here. The food was really good and the portion sizes are large! Service was also good our waiter was upbeat and made some jokes to liven up the experience. read more

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From customer service to the food are chefs kiss ! The restaurant itself is nice and clean . Not too loud and not too quiet either. Definitely will be back ! read more

The greeters walking in we're nice. The food was a 3 because it was edible but not tasted great. I ordered aguachille and sauce tasted like lemon and vinegar. I had to add salt and hot sauce to it. My other guest ordered cocktail shrimp and pulpo and just tasted like tomato cocktail V8 sauce. They didn't bring any tostadas for that dish or lemons. Only crackers. Hmmm. I had better seafood from Antojitos lunch truck in Gardena. My kids order hamburger and chicken nuggets which were like home basic food. I also had to ask for refills on our drinks a couple of times. I asked for napkins for 4 people and only get 2 napkins. The best part was the mariachi band. read more

Went here for a late lunch. Good sized facility. The bar area looks like it can be used for parties / dances. A dj table was to the side and noticed the lights above. Multiple tv screens played sporting events and music videos. I ordered a chili verde burrito off the lunch menu. The chili verde was excellent! Rice and guacamole salad finished off the platter. All well done. My friend had a Diablo enchilada meal. Says the sauce packs a little heat. All meals were great. The bartender was good spirited and intermixed with those at the bar. Our waitress was good but did seem to disappear for periods of time. Chips were ok and the salsa was more of a sauce. Otherwise all was great. read more

Friday Night Visit. Drink Special - Green Beer $6 bucks. Pretty Good promo. Food was "meh" - Honestly, the food has change - not a fan of it. The service was ok, we did have to go and get our water from the bar area. Music was great though l! Bathrooms were clean and no lines. However although the hours advertised said "closes at Midnight" By 11 we were being lead out. read more

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Never knew about this restaurant until my nephew invited us for his birthday with his in-laws. I'm glad we came here because I really like the vibe of the restaurant. The hostess at the front didn't speak much English, I tried my Spanish, but I'm very limited. Thankfully, someone else came out to help with the language barrier. Let's start with their jalapeño margarita....yum! And presentation, beautiful! Chips & salsa are, of course, a staple but basing it off the salsa, delish! My daughter's dino nuggets & fries came with more fries than nuggets, but she can't complain about that. My husband's enchiladas were good. It came with a mixture of fish, shrimp, and crab, I think it was. And I ordered the Carne Asada a la Tampiquena, which was very appetizing. Can't wait to try other dishes! Oh, and they also have live music during the weekend and lunch specials. So spacious inside too! read more

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Other times I've came to this place service was great . Today has been horrible. I have to keep stopping the waiter calling him to remind him of my drink and food. The place is not even busy. read more

They disconnect the phone when you're trying to call, bad business. Called to see if they would have the Mexico game today, it rung the first time and went to disconnected. read more

El Pescador is located in a strip mall in Carson. Parking is free and easy. They have a large lot. The place itself is large so you can't miss it once you drive in. They have daily specials and all sorts of events there. It has a large bar and we could see people having the best time. I think soccer was on. Sometimes they have live music and Happy Hour. You can give them a call and see what is up. They have every drink you can imagine. It can get a tad loud in the bar, but once you enter the dinning area it is quiet and a real family restaurant. There is a lot of seating in comfortable booths and the service is excellent. The staff is super nice and very kid friendly, this looked and felt like a family restaurant and everyone seemed very happy. The food is great. It is brought pretty fast and boy is it hot, so beware. We just loved all that we had. Their guacamole is tasty and they have really great enchiladas. We also had nachos and they were fresh and packed with everything my grandson wanted. The servers checked on us often and made us feel at home. All of the menu items looked good. We did not try their special fish dishes. We need to do that. Enjoy. read more

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We ate at this restaurant on Saturday 2/28, when we paid, the server said the transaction didn't go through, and the manager said they had to recharge us. Both transactions went through, I called yesterday and they said they would leave a message with the manager to call back. I haven't received a call back for reimbursement. read more

The first visit was nice. But the last two times they've practically kicked us out! Ive gone on my Friday date nights and they close at midnight! (Date nights mean a lot to my husband and I) I'm not done drinking my margarita and they are already closing on me at 11ish pm and refusing service to incoming patrons and this is coming from the manager the blond Hispanic curly haired lady with the glasses. They pressure me on slurping my margarita really fast before closing time, they even turn on all the lights, (mind you, this is the bar area) they shut down the music, they put up all chairs, the whole room smelled like fabuloso, like how the f*** is it my fault they are not fully full of patrons? I understand it's Black Friday, if you want to work special hours post them! My job did! I understand, we all have families we want to spend time with but this isn't the first time they do this to my husband and I. I was really enjoying my margaritas and felt pressured to leave! I ordered my meal, I ordered my drinks I'm expecting to be treated with respect and fully serviced till I leave. My server Geovanni was amazing he was really attentive it was more of the management that was the problem. Management were the ones with the really bad customer service, the ones behind the cameras! It's like wth! We are those that had our children young and are now enjoying our dates nights, don't be one of those spots to ruin it for us! We really enjoyed it before today! read more

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My husband and I were there this past Friday and ordered the Fajitas. It really didn't have much flavor and the rice tasted like uncle Ben's and the beans tasted like they came out of a can. Terrible food! Not authentic at all. The only thing tasty was the guacamole they brought out. Very overpriced for the food not being authentic. read more

Love coming her for some oysters and ceviche. It's always fresh and very tasty and always hits the spot. Usually get a margarita as well. Service is usually pretty good. They can get busy but the servers always do their best to stop by as often as possibly and you can tell their quick and attentive. I've only ever sat in the bar and it's always loud in there. The dining area can be pretty loud too if they have mariachis playing. read more

El Pescador - Carson - Organic margarita - Seafood Near Me - Carson, California

The waitress did not bother to check up on us at all. The 7 mares i ordered tasted like tomato soup. Horrible, Horrible, Horrible spot...if I could put a negative star in would. read more

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

If you don't know , they have excellent wing!! We always try to sit in the bar because of the music and tv's. The Cadillac margaritas are good but on the expensive side $15. The service is usually quick and the food is very tasty. My choice is usually the chill rellenos. read more

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