This is the spot Great food Fresh food Great food environment Yet the beast of all Is Edwin His service Energy and how he make us feel ad home Anytime you come here please look for Edwin He is the best You won't be disappointed read more

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We had a really disappointing experience here. When we arrived, the waitress told us there would be about a 30-minute wait and asked us to stand in line. We were a party of five and were happy to wait, but we noticed multiple groups coming and going while we were never seated. Throughout the time we waited, the waitress kept repeating that we were "on the line" and needed to keep waiting, but it didn't seem like any real effort was being made to seat us. After a while it started to feel very dismissive and passive-aggressive. We eventually left without ever being seated. An hour had passed. It was frustrating because we were patient and respectful, but the situation didn't feel fair or well managed. Hopefully the restaurant can improve how they handle waitlists and communication with customers. read more

Really bad experience here. The owner had a private graduation party. And the music was extremely loud, absolutely no consideration for their customers. Service took extremely long everyone at the table got prepared meals. I got a shrimp cocktail and my food didn't even get here. I had to keep asking for it. You would think that if you're the owner you're gonna have more consideration for your guests and the money coming into your business. read more

I thought this place would be so bomb, especially since it's in El Monte but it lacked flavor and the burritos are filled with rice, not the quality ingredients you'd expect. I heard there's other location in Downey that might better but I haven't tried it yet. read more

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A friend and I started coming here to try the happy hour specials in the bar. Our first visit was in April. The food is tasty and Edwin and Alex in the bar area are great and very attentive servers. But I also noticed that every time we were there, the door to the women's restroom would never close completely or not at all. It appeared they had tried to fix it, but the problem persisted. On May 8th we decided to stop by for happy hour and once again service and food were great! But the women's restroom door couldn't be pushed closed at all this time. So I asked to speak to a manager. Guillermo Bonilla came out immediately. I informed him how great the food and service were in my experience, but also asked why they couldn't fix the door. He explained they had attempted several times but that the problem would come back. I shared my discomfort and he quickly reassured me he'd take care of it. Well, immediately within 10 minutes, workers were there to fix the problem. Thank you Guillermo. I appreciate when management actively listens to their customers and takes action. I love to spend my hard earned money where I feel customers are appreciated and that we matter. This place has become one of my favorite spots! read more

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Ambiance and happy hour was lit. The service was good and they accommodated our large group. We stayed for hours. read more

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Great customer service! Love how I'm greeted with such a warm welcoming. Food is always fresh and tasty. Cool layout and where the bar is located. Cool vibes. read more

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Really great experience especially best bartender ray and Christopher will be returning

I've gone to this place often before,and I been going less and less do to the bad service. Food is always good, but service has become really bad. Today I left after waiting 10minutes to even be able to order our drinks, and still didnt get to do that. Our server started attending other guest, a table that came after we did. Im chef at a Mariscos restaurant, and I am very familiar with what good service should be, and this place has gotten really bad. Not worth to go spend money somewhere to leave upset. read more

Killer margaritas and shot flights; the Bar is trendy. Happy hour is a must. This place is quickly becoming a local favorite. Portions are decent. I love the nachos and quesadilla here Service is a hit or miss, but it's okay. When you have good company, the chips and salsa are fire. It is very spacious and great for large parties. read more

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El Pescador is located on the corner of Valley Blvd and La Madera in El Monte, Ca. The restaurant has a lot of parking on the street and in the parking lot. It is clean and dimly lit, however the windows bring in a lot of sunlight. We went on a Saturday unfortunately after happy hour . The server came to take our drink order and although the place wasn't full it took awhile for her to bring the drinks. The chips and salsa were freshly made, crispy and delish. The Long Island tasted like a margarita, not my fav. The molcajete was filled with 2 bacon wrapped shrimp, 2 pan fried shrimp, thinly cut steak and chicken, nopales, and cheese- the sauce was tasty and not at all spicy. It was served with flaky rice and thin, cheesy beans. Overall the food was satisfying and something I will defiantly get again. The server gave us the check without asking if we wanted dessert, I asked for dessert so she took the check and added the dessert. Our server could have taken the time to ask us before bringing the Check, this disappointed me. But it will not affect my return. read more

This was my family's first time eating at this establishment. We normally visit the W. Covina location. I decided on the Aguachiles because I love shrimp and I wanted to try something new. My go to is always the fish and/or shrimp ceviche. The portion seemed small but they were tasty. I like my shrimp to be a bit more cooked. Service was great! And the ambiance was relaxing. We did not sit in the bar area. We sat in the dining area. I would definitely return to this location. I probably would not order the same dish because of the portion size. I think that would have been better as a lunch size option. read more

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The menu book is very animated LOL so many photos and options. Their guacamole is delicious! It is a must try! The price is worth the portion and the price. I ordered the salmon with rice and shared with my husband. It is very filling and they cooked the salmon perfectly. I think next time I will try their burrito. It is super big and looks tasty too. The service is amazing and friendly. Their service time is fast. Parking is free. www.serenescreen.com read more

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Service was great the waitress was very attentive and super helpful when it came go the kids. However the food was horrible. ordered a shrimp cocktail and it tasted like mango. Along with a plate of chilaquiles and it tasted sour. When we came home the family was sick with vomiting and diarrhea. read more

Happy hour here is legit--deals that actually feel like deals, and drinks that don't cut corners. The staff are exceptionally friendly; however, occasionally, it may require a bit of effort to capture their attention if you require assistance. Only gripe: parking is limited and gets tight when the place fills up (which it does, fast). We ended up circling the block once and eventually parking on the street, but the food and vibe made up for it. Go a little early, grab a seat, and let them take care of you read more

As I entered this restaurant I absolutely loved the 2024 New Years decorations. I also loved that they had so many televisions everywhere, and some of them had the Star Wars movie on them. This place is not that big but it looks like it can hold a lot of people. Everything looked clean and well decorated. The service we received was great! Our waitress had a huge party of us to deal with and she handled everything perfectly. She made sure everyone was taken care of at all times. I just wish I had gotten her name because she was amazing. Now to the food. I seriously thought the food was way over priced for what you got. My shrimp cocktail was $19 which is way more than I pay at better restaurants. There also wasn't that many shrimp in my cocktail. Although it was good tasting, it wasn't worth the price for me. My husband ordered a beef taco plate. We noticed that the beef taco had hardly any beef. It had a teaspoon worth of beef inside the taco but it was mixed with a ton of onions to make it appear full of beef. My husband hates onions so this didn't got well for him. The beans on everyone's plate seemed like canned beans. I saw a bunch of dishes that we ordered and none of them seemed worth the prices. Everyone agreed. Although the service was great, I definitely wouldn't return to this location because of the prices. The food just wasn't worth it for us. read more

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This review is solely on Micheladas and bar service. I did not dine in here. I've always like visiting Pescador for their Michelas, and this location does not disappoint. I usually get my Micheladas with extra spice. I asked the server to make it that way and they did not disappoint. I came in during a dodger game and the place was pretty packed. Seems like a good place to have a beer on a game night. I will come back here again just to have their Michelada, maybe next time I'll order some food read more

Ramiro our waiter is better than the food. Even though the food is fantastic. Great combination. Yeah Ramiro. read more

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I arrived as instructed over the phone, anticipating the NFL game would be broadcasted once it started. Upon my arrival, I waited for the game to begin, but as time went by, I inquired whether the game would be shown with the sounds and they informed me it would not. The server explained that they were unable to do so because other customers had requested music instead. If that was indeed the situation, why were customers informed otherwise? I settled my bill and departed for another restaurant that honored their commitment. This is my last time at this location. So unfortunate. read more

Happy Hourr is where its att! XL BEERS and a meal! Fun Festive Atmosphere! Spanish music, Soccer and Cold Brews read more

Food at this El Pescador is 10/10! Sure some may have a better ambiance or better service but this location is the one to come to! I have 3 locations between me and this location but I still prefer this location because of how darn good the food is! read more

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Excellent service and really good food. I had the chile relleno, not only was it big portion but very tasty. The beer mugs and tequila shots kept us there for 3 hours read more

as soon as I got there, first of all I was super tired from working a lot. as soon as I walk to the barn the bartender automatically denies me service. they ended up giving me service after all. After all that I did not get an apology just the fact that I was provoked that way and no apology. i've never felt so disrespected. whoever those gentlemen are well actually very unprofessional bartenders who ended up being extremely rude. I didn't get no apology whatsoever they deserve to be fired. right when I walk up to the bar you're gonna automatically deny me service saying I was drunk and I wasn't even drunk. i've never had that experience in my entire life. do better and hire more professional workers. Absolutely disgusting customer service I got today read more

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The dude who host the karaoke on weekends sucks and is rude etc. we went in and put our name for karaoke and waited like one hour for our name to be called. Then we made a complaint and he shouted through the microphone that he has his own system and we have to wait. He is literally playing favoritism his friends can sing 3-5 songs back to back but us he is like wait your turn I got my own system on how I work this karaoke. And then in Spanish he comes to our table after we complain he is like wey cual canción vas a cantar wey. Thats really rude. And then Edwin our server when we are paying he says where's the tip. When we were going to leave it in cash. Why force customer to leave tip in card when you don't know they are leaving tip in card. This restaurant needs to train staff better read more

Wow what a little gem. I wasn't expecting much when I went in but things quickly changed. I was immediately greeted when I walked in. It's really cool how they have the restaurant and bar separated completely. The restaurant seating areas looked nice. And you could actually have some what a romantic dinner. I however opted for the bar area. HUGE MENU's! SO MANY OPTIONS! Where do I start? Well I wanted to keep it simple and hope for the best. I got the chicken quesadilla. Chicken was fresh, well seasoned. They don't skimp on the cheese or chicken at all. Display was nice. Staff was also attentive. Seating was clean. The only reason I didn't give it 5 is I need to try more things on the menu first before more is decided. However I will definitely be back here. Oh and the music is super loud in the bar it's actually kinda funny how loud they put it. read more

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I absolutely love seafood and this place is so good. I love the spice as well for the food and there margaritas are so good.. I enjoy having the tacos as well and I can't wait to come back again with my friends read more

We go to this restaurant at least once a year. Every time we go there's something different. I appreciate a restaurant that makes changes to improve itself. We always receive good service and good food. The location is easy to get to and has its own parking. On busy days lot can get full but there is good amount of street parking. read more

I asked for a table for two. They sat us in the bar area. It had nice ambiance, and decoration. I would say it was a little too loud for me personally. But everyone seemed to be having fun. Our server came to us almost right away and brought back our drinks pretty quickly. They also start you off with chips and salsa which is nice! We ordered the camarones de ajo, ceviche, and tacos gobernador. I was in the mood for seafood and it was all very good! I was actually pleasantly surprised. I'm a big fan of garlic so the shrimps were super tasty. Altogether, it was a good experience! I'm glad I came and I will definitely be back for more shrimp. read more

Rey is awesome! He knows your regular order even before you order it! Great guy and service

We enjoyed a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. It was really crowded, and we sat in the bar area, which was super loud but very festive, with several different games playing on the large screens. Wet Chile verde burrito- Pork chunks in green sauce - 4/5 I enjoyed this burrito very much. Really large, so I took a lot of it home and really enjoyed it! Very flavorful overall, and I would recommend it. Two Shrimp Enchiladas, Rice, Beans & mixed vegetables - 3/5 JJ ordered this-- it was okay, but he said that the tortillas tasted weird. JJ is an enchilada aficionado, and shrimp enchiladas are among his favorites. This plate did not cut it for him, although it was well presented and looked good. Service - 5/5 Our server was Edwin, who was excellent! He was very friendly and attentive and we had great service, in spite of how busy they were. He also brought us a warm, green, smooth salsa for our tortilla chips, which was very good! The complementary tortilla chips were good too. The sports bar here is a great place to dine if you're looking for a nice place to watch a game. Parking was plentiful in their parking lot. read more

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A perspective from a non-Mexican guest: muy delisioso y bien servicio! We were seated as soon as our entire party was complete. Fast and friendly service. Latin ambiance with mellow music. Delicious food and refreshing beverages. Great selection of food and drinks at a decent price. Our server was attentive to our needs from beginning to end. Would come back and highly recommend- especially for family (or friendship) gatherings. read more

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We usually go to karaoke on Friday's/Saturdays. You need to get there early, because the bar is small and it gets packed really early. For the past 6 months or so we noticed there is always tables reserved, so today I called and asked to reserve and apparently they don't take reservations. I said, not true I see a reservation plate there, oh it's for the owners friend! Oh come on, every week. Now I can see if it's for special celebrations but thats just ridiculous!!! I have never been to karaoke bars with reservations every damn week. Food there is excellent and KJ Quando is great! Good vines read more

Was hesitant to try based on 3 stars in Yelp, but decided to after seeing the pics. Happy hour includes a drink for around $12.99. I had fish tacos and a margarita and husband had street tacos and a beer. Both are delicious and just enough for lunch. Atmosphere is sports like, clean, spacious and inviting. Highly recommended. read more

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Wow haven't been here in years , decided to visit today around 12:30 pm since we were in town visiting and couldn't believe how rude the waitress was to us . Worst welcoming ever to the bar area , I guess they have their regulars and chase away the new faces . read more

it's not necessary to leave a tip when the service is not all that. Even then, servers should be grateful whether it's a dollar they receive. Company should train their employees to have a better reaction whether they receive tip or not read more

I really love this El Pescador! I've been to other el pescador locations but this one is my favorite one! They have a really great happy hour menu and the food is really good! I really loved the Tacos Gobernador with Shrimp! They are really tasty. The service is also great. The servers are all super friendly too. read more

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El Pescador (El Monte) is a true gem! The food was absolutely fantastic, and our waiter, Caguama, provided great service. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. If you're looking for amazing food specially the margaritas this is the place! read more

My coworker love to visit this place for happy hour at the end of a long week. It's super festive and they serve good drinks. Be ready for Latin dancing and music! read more

Delicious food, always fresh, even on Mondays - and their service is superb - Only downside is, the music in the bar is beyond loud, so loud that it reaches to the dining area - if you call to place a phone order, they can barely hear you, that's how loud the music is - The servers are very attentive, especially Ramiro, this is why I always request to be seated in his section - read more

Highly recommended! The comsome presidencial and the tacos governador are very good. The service is excelent.