my absolute favorite local mexican spot great for any meal and perfect for groups. you can enjoy watch any game while eating there too they have specials all throughout the day -- lunch, happy hour, platters so much on their menu there is something for everyone do miss their home made unlimited chips and salsa. read more

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At approximately 4:04 PM, I visited this establishment with my family to have dinner during happy hour. This was not our first time visiting, as we had previously been here with our child during the same time period and had no issues. When we arrived, our waiter informed us that we were not permitted to sit in the bar area because of the volume of the music. While I understood and respected the establishment's policy, I did mention that we had visited just a few days earlier during the same timeframe, with similar music volume, and it had not been an issue at that time. Unfortunately, the situation ultimately resulted in my family and me being asked to leave. I was disappointed by the way the situation was handled, especially because we had previously visited without any problems and were simply trying to enjoy a meal together as a family. Based on this experience, I personally would not consider this establishment to be particularly family-friendly. It gave me the impression that accommodating customers and families was secondary to maximizing business during the busier Friday evening period. As a result of this experience, I will not be bringing my family back. I would encourage other families to be aware that their experience may vary depending on the time, crowd, and area of the establishment. read more

El Pescador - Downey - Outside of restaurant so people which El Pescador I'm talking about. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Upon walking toward the restaurant, you'll notice there are two entrances--one for the bar, while the main restaurant entrance requires you to walk around toward the major street. We were seated right away, which was great, but it took about 13 minutes for someone to bring us menus. This was on a Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. I ordered an Adios Muthaf***a, and I have to say--it was on point, but definitely strong! For food, I ordered the fish taco and the shrimp enchilada, without pico de gallo. Unfortunately, the guacamole was a disappointment. There were tons of diced tomatoes, which took away from the flavor, and overall, it just wasn't very tasty. It lacked lemon, cilantro, onions, and even salt. The rice and beans, however, had good flavor, and the shrimp enchilada was actually very good after I discarded all the picadillo On the second plate, the meat was a little chewy, and the guacamole had the same issue as the first plate. We did order dessert--churros with ice cream--and that was tasty! Overall, I'm not sure I would come back for the food, to be quite honest. I might return for the bar area and drinks, though. Music: 3.7/5 Customer Service: 3.9/5 Food: 3/5 Overall: 3/5 read more

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We love coming at lunch or around happy hour. They have really great deals and pretty generous food portions. My favorite thing to order is the ceviche. I think they use really fresh ingredients and it's not too spicy. We also got the Chile Relleno. It definitely used to be bigger in the past, but they do a really good job cleaning out the Chile and the batter is really light. I will say the service has definitely gone down since the last time we came they used to be a lot faster and more accurate with orders. read more

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Taco Tuesday was awesome! Drinks were great but a little pricey. Will try to catch Happy hour next Tuesday we go. Great place and service. The ambiance is OK, music is a little too loud for our liking but typical in a sports bar. read more

Food is great, service is horrible !!!!! It's so hard to get someone for service!!!!!!

Food: 8/10 Service 8/10 Ambiance 8/10 El Pescador in Downey is always a solid choice. We went during peak hours on a Sunday, so we expected a long wait, but we were seated in about 30 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all given how busy it was. The only small hiccup was that the host didn't take my number, so I had to keep checking in to make sure we didn't accidentally get skipped in line. Once we were seated, everything flowed smoothly. Our server was attentive and came by regularly to check on us without being overbearing. The food was delicious, just as expected, and definitely lived up to the reputation. If you get the tostada mixta, ask for agua chile salsa on the side. Thank me later. The restaurant side is spacious, but you can definitely feel the busy energy during peak times. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd continue coming back to. read more

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Lets be honest. We dont come here necessarily for the food. 100% for the drinks and the vibes. Most of the new El Pescador locations operate 2 different settings, restaurant and a seperate "sports bar". Both are awesome, clean and service is always on point, usually any location ive been to. Food tho? Its mid. Big menu, lots of options, fresh, but very mid. Aguachiles are worth trying, Fajitas are IG worthy, but lack kick and seasoning. Cocktails and other seafood are ok but not something that make you want to order again. Drinks are insane tho, from the fruity drinks to the Micheladas. They carry a decent selection on draught as well. read more

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This restaurant was pretty good. There was a two part bar area one was loud and festive; the other side was quiet and less crowded. The food was good with nice potions. Drinks were full of ice and over priced. Very tasty though. I probably wouldn't go back for drinks , but the food was delicious. read more

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We just had lunch today ! We got there before breakfast hours where over but the waitress took forever to get our order So they couldn't serve us one plate of chilaquiles The food was wack ! And the service suck! I would t recommend going if your hungry they take forever read more

My first visit to El Pescador in Downey--and definitely not my last! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed. The space is beautiful, spotless, and has such a welcoming vibe that instantly makes you feel at home. I was lucky to be helped by Melanie, who made the entire experience even more special with her kindness and great service. Now let's talk about the food... WOW. The carne asada plate was absolutely to die for--perfectly cooked and full of flavor! It came with nopales, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, savory chorizo, delicious beans, and perfectly cooked rice. Every bite was a treat! And the best part? This incredible plate (and other amazing dishes!) are under $15 during lunchtime. You truly can't beat that. If you're looking for delicious food, great service, and a lovely atmosphere, you HAVE to come here. It's simply amazing! read more

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My wife and I love coming here, the vibes are cool and this location has a modern Mexican feel. We like to eat and have a couple drinks in the bar dining area which is spacious and they play Spanish music like reggaeton or they will play hip hop from time to time. They have lunch specials that include a beer. In my opinion I think most of their food is good although I haven't tried it all, I usually will get their carne asada tacos and it comes loaded with asada, guacamole and two tortilla which in between the two tortillas they put cheese so it's like a quesadilla carne asada taco! You can't go wrong with the aquachiles, sometimes they come out spicier than usual, the tostada de Cameron is always on point. Now with the service, the service during this visit was great, it was not a busy afternoon but when you go on a weekend when they are busy you may experience some waiting for service. The beers are always cold and my wife loves the Pina Coladas. The parking may be a hassle sometimes but it's worth it. read more

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// Food: Carne Asada Plate, Chicken Tacos, Guacamole, Chocolate Cake Honestly, everything was delicious during my visit. From the starters, such as the Guac with chips, to the over stuffed chicken tacos and large portion of the asada plate, everything was cooked well and exceeded my expectations. The desserts are delightful, I zeroed in on the chocolate cake, but I did take a bit or two of the chocolate brownie and the churros. Overall everything I ate was delicious and would order again. // Service & Restaurant: The service here is top notch. My water was refilled nearly 10 times while I was dining. They are quite on top of things, and are constantly passing by to take any plates that are no longer needed. The restaurant itself is quite large and has two main areas. One is more bar like, while the back side is more of a dining area. Both of them were nicely decorated and really clean. // Notes: Yeah it is pricey, but you get good food and service. I will be back to try some of their other items for sure. Also, their menu is full of pictures, which lets you visually see exactly what you are going to order. read more

Celebrated my mother's birthday at El Pescador. Everybody got something different and everybody enjoyed their food. Service is great and the ambience is so beautiful. I love the lighting. Also, don't forget taco Tuesday! The tacos are always great. read more

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Definitely 5 out of 5 stars! I'm in town on business and our clients brought their kids. Now adorable but one was very loud and antsy. But the entire staff still had smiles on their faces. The food came out quickly as well as the drinks. Now onto the food we shared this platter the Tablon El Marisco Tour. Oh my god every thing was delicious. Definitely share at the table this was enough for 4 adults and there was still some left over. Then I had the Mexican Candy flight for a drink. I have no idea what was in those drinks but it was nothing but delicious goodness that danced on my tongue like a sweaty night at the club!!!!! And don't get me started on the oyster shooters. If I could give this place 10 starts I would. Good job El Pescador!!!! read more

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The Mojara was fire perfectly cooked and seasoned. Rice and beans very good. Agua de Tamarindo delicious. Totally recommend this place. read more

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Servicio al cliente súper chévere Siempre me atienden con amabilidad y se encargan de hacerme sentir como en casa. Con música siempre una se la pasa chévere read more

El Pescador - Downey - Mango margarita blended - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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Blah! This is one of those places you come to once and see what the fuss is about and then you see why people only come here once. The food is bland, great presentation though but flavor is super lacking, when the best part of your meal was the chipotle salsa..... something's wrong. Service was ok, our waitress for the drinks and chips was more attentive than our actual waitress. The other "attractive" part of this place i guess would be the ambiance, the colors, the neon lights but that will only get them so far. Overall a 2 star at best but don't take my word for it, maybe i just went on a really bad night. read more

El Pescador - Downey - Entrance ceiling - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

This was our first time visiting for Taco Tuesday, and wow--what an experience! Right when we arrived, we were greeted by security at the entrance, who scanned us before letting us in. You first walk into a spacious patio area, and we were given the option to sit in the restaurant or at the bar. We chose the bar--and it was huge. The vibe felt more like a club than a taco joint: big-screen TVs on multiple walls, a DJ booth, and music loud enough to feel in your chest. There were plenty of seating options--low tables, high tops, and the bar itself. We grabbed a seat and ordered the essentials: Margaritas. They were flavorful, not too strong, and hit the spot. We were served warm chips and salsa, a nice touch to kick things off. Then came the tacos--every variety, and they were all delicious. My least favorite was the fish taco, simply because it was less seasoned than the others. But let's talk about that green salsa--OMG, amazing! It added the perfect kick to everything on the plate. Our waitress was great, though it was a little tough to hear her over the music. Next time, I'd love to come back and try sitting on the patio or in the restaurant section, just to see if it's a bit quieter while still keeping the same fun energy. read more

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The food is always good here. We ordered the Al pastor nachos today but they were really good. Their early happy hour is really good we got a Pacifico Michaela for $5. We also love sitting in the Cantina section, service is always fast and friendly. Ambiance inside the Cantina is great, good music and sports TVs with games going on. Parking is good as well. Early happy hours is until 3pm but then there is another happy hr from 3-7pm read more

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Updating recent visit. Food and Service is the same. Great as ever. The difference between last visit and this visit is the newly upgraded LCD for sports event. Huge! Good place to watch sports! I recommend! Good food, drinks, service and vibe. read more

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First time here although I drive by it often... grandson wanted to go so I indulged him. Ambiance: nice looking outside and creative modern deco inside. I appreciated the comfy booths/seats and sturdy tables. Would likely be a nice place for large parties and get-together. Service: everyone is super friendly and smiling. I know it's Downey and my appearance may scream Latina- but I'm not... they started in Spanish, I answered in English.. they were still speaking Spanish. ‍ This didn't bother me much... but I was a little annoyed that they did not give silverware to the kids (I had 2 boys en tow) and no extra napkins- I was a server once.. this is a basic. I had to ask... and for some reason... it took awhile, although it appeared not busy at all and was an off time (3pm). Grandson started eating his rice with his hands Food: I was not impressed. I get better tasting food at the taco truck by my work and the hole in the wall by my house. My daughter came along and said the alcoholic drinks were good.. she ordered a cocktail that looked amazing (I don't drink). My burrito was warm but beans and rice were cold, kids food came out last and piping hot... my daughter ordered ceviche.. it seemed ok. On the positive, lunch meals are priced at $14.99. It is quite a large serving so my little and I had leftovers. Overall, seems like a good place for adults & drinks and maybe some snacks. Don't recommend bringing kids as they don't appear popular - no other table had children there and service was not inclusive of children. Personally, I would not go again. I'll stick to my taco truck and local shop. read more

Ambiance is amazing; party central! I can see why people gravitate to this restaurant! Food is so so no big wow factor for me but I'm Mexican so I'm hard to please. The service was the best thing about this whole experience it was fast! We were in Downey for a family thing and decided that we were going to have dinner together and one of the girls suggested this place! It's a really big restaurant divided by bar type of vibe and a separate family section! All inclusive type of restaurant so kids are welcomed. I did not realize there were different entrances so we came in through the bar area! Television screens galore and music was popping! We had called up for a large party so we were seated at the main restaurant. Our reservations were for 7:00 pm but were seated upon arrival! Very accommodating place. We ordered and the food came out so quickly I think we're still missing some drink orders from the bar when the meals came out, impressive! Enjoyed our meals and our company. Meals were very decently priced out, mar y Tierra combo as about $26, chips and dips are on the house and well everyone had a good time! Birthday boy Eve got a special surprise from the staff! Here are some of the food pics from our party read more

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My friend and I came here after dinner hoping to get a quick little drink. The website says it closes at midnight, even on here it says it closes at midnight. Upon our arrival we start walking towards the bar and an employee comes up to us saying they're closed. We say okay and we start walking out and I mentioned to him that online it says they close at midnight. The employee proceeds to say "I guess" with a really annoyed tone and was very sarcastic. He then proceeded to walk very close behind us and basically rushed or pushed us out of the bar area. My friend and I found this very rude and disrespectful. If he had mentioned that the hours have changed, that would've been a much more professional and respectful answer rather than pushing us out of the bar and being disrespectful. Very unprofessional read more

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Had such an amazing time celebrating my sister's birthday at El Pescador in Downey! The service was excellent, the restaurant decorations were beautiful, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything made the night feel special and memorable. Definitely had a wonderful time with family and can't wait to come back again! read more

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Service is no good and food too expensive There is always a long wait and employees are rude and unprofessional read more

Muy buen servicio,excelente porciones de comida todo en general muy bien. Excelente ambiente familiar y para pasar un buen rato en el bar con los amigos read more

El Pescador - Downey - La mejor michelada que he probado - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years and always enjoyed the experience, which is why this was so disappointing. Apparently now they only give one batch of chips and salsa for free, and after that they charge extra. It may seem minor, but changing something that's been part of the experience for loyal customers for years feels cheap and unnecessary. Longtime customers notice when restaurants start cutting corners, and unfortunately this change really left a bad impression on me. I never expected this from a place I've supported for so long. read more

El Pescador - Downey - 1 small batch of chips ....... - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Terrible service! We've been coming to this location very often and today we're so upset. We got there today at 6:45pm. It was a bit busy but within 10 minutes everyone got seated. We had requested to be seated by the dining area right by the reception. We were 2 people, they had a table of 4 available for some time with no customers waiting to be seated there. I ask the girl that writes down the names if we could seat there since table was available. I was told that they couldn't seat us there because it was a table for 4 people. Mind you that we were always seated at a 4 people table every time we come here. Manager Adela was rude and kept us waiting for 40 minutes and Adela kept ignoring us/not acknowledging us at all. We got out of there very frustrated and hungry! What a disappointment honestly! Manager needs to have some work ethics and respect for customers. I wish we can do "0" stars for this place. read more

Excellent breakfast on a Saturday morning. Service was superb. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return. read more

El Pescador - Downey - Cafe de Olla y concha - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Food (4/5): So yummy! The food here is consistently really good: to their seafood, steak, chicken, etc. Their aguachile is super spicy so be aware. While I do enjoy their food, I wouldn't necessarily come back here just to eat, rather, to enjoy the liveliness of this place along with them playing multiple sports. My biggest critique is that the drinks are overly sweet. Service (4/5): Overall a welcoming vibe! My partner and I have been here on multiple occasions and have had one time where he thought the waitress was rude and didn't feel she was knowledgeable in the types of beers they had on tap. I personally didn't have any complaint about how attentive the wait staff is and how quickly we get our food despite large crowds consistently here in the bar area. Ambiance (5/5): Such a fun place! I love the lights, music, and intimacy of Pescador. The music is loud so make sure you have a hearing aid to help you talk to whomever you're with lol. You can hear edm, pop, hip-hop, reggaeton, and other music. Price (4/5): I find the lunch deals to be really worth it! The quantity of food makes price worth it, however, it is more on the expensive side. read more

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I leave a 4 star reason being that the tortillas were microwave done. The molcajete was delicious and the 1/2 dozen ostiones preparados were good. The 2 drinks I order needed a bit of more alcohol. Forgot to take a picture of the first drink. Our sever Lilly was excellent her service was 10 out of 10. To the owner or the manager please make sure the tortillas are done on a comal not microwave. read more

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This place is just mid tbh. The food is decent but not exceptional. Service is so so and accuracy of orders is spotty. Not a bad lunch spot just also not a great one especially in an area with such exceptional Mexican food spots. Very noisy family style type restaurant. read more

They do NOT answer the phone for to go orders. Poor service and attitude once she answered the phone after the third time.

The restaurant area is nice and a little less loud va the bar area. I did wish there was a closer access to the restaurant area from the entrance but it is what it is. We have had two Molcajetes. The all seafood one is delicious and very well served for 2-3 people and the regular one, also 2-3 people. The service has been pretty good however Lily (I think her name was) has been the best server. read more

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The food was good, but very deceiving from the menu, service was good, overall looks nice inside. read more

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Tried to place a to go order, called twice and no response, first time it rung they clicked the second time they let it ring.

Family went celebrate a birthday we had a seafood platter with a delicious lobster butterfly shrimp, marinated shrimp , bacon wrapped shrimp all delicious along wiith rice, potato salad and vegetable medley. The carne asada could been more marinated for a flavorful experience good portion size though. Had a order of chicken taquitos needed more chicken but was good, our food presentation was very mouth watering and eye appealing. The ambiance was upbeat plenty of party style music for those who like latin, reggaton and salsa . If you have children beware videos with a lot half dressed women ! The staff made our loved ones Birthday special they came out danced, sang and had A ENTHUSIASTIC Birthday production going on . THAT IN ITSELF WAS UNIQUE. read more

Came out with my family two hours before closing. As soon as we arrived we were told that the kitchen was already closing and we were rushed to make a decision on food as soon as we were seated. Only appetizers available so we settled. For drinks We ordered a Mexican candy shot flight and my cousin took her sips from each one out of their chilled glasses. When I took my turn from the last glass the regular watermelon candy shot my glass popped and the bottom of the glass broke off leaving me soaked like completely drenched and sticky with glass everywhere. They asked if I was OK, but I was shook up and embarrassed. It ended up ruining my whole night. They did bring us new drinks to replace the flight because the one we had was no longer safe to consume. They did not comp us the drinks at all or our meal and I feel like the whole experience was just tainted from the beginning. read more

El Pescador - Downey - Glasses popped on me from my Mexican candy shot flight - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Rent a cop kept saying it was closed although we were not going into the restaurant, but what's confusing is that it was 11:06 pm and googles says it closes at 12am. read more