We love El Pescador! It's one of our favorite places in Fajardo for fresh seafood, and we've always had a great experience here. The ceviche is seriously one of the best we've ever had. So fresh and full of flavor! The lobster with butter sauce is delicious, and the shrimp with butter sauce is just as good. Everything always tastes fresh and cooked perfectly. We also love the location. It's in a cute little area where you can walk around before or after dinner and enjoy Fajardo. Great seafood, great atmosphere, and a place we always look forward to coming back to! read more

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All things went well. The hostess was attentive indeed as we arrived and she was able to get us through a side door and into the inside air conditioning indoor area. We do travel with a wheelchair. The server was very good and well knowledgeable on the menu. He was even photographed in the menu. We ordered a couple cocktails as well as many appetizers. We didn't order any entrees, as our family likes to try many things. My wife's favorite is ceviche and she was impressed by this dish. (Order it) We also ordered fish bites. Solid choice as the guava sauce was memorable. La arepas de coconut. Solid. The fish empanadas were great. Definitely order those. But calamari was chewy and overcooked. I'd pass on this. Cocktails were amazing. Spicy margarita is spicy!! I had a mojito which was delicious. You won't go wrong with any cocktail. Server was great. He did mention to me that we should order soon as the kitchen will get busy. We waited as we were enjoying our dinner. (We didn't have any problems) I'd go back. I'd also suggest sticking to your plan. It's your evening and don't let service control the experience. At the end of it...you control the tip = thank you. read more

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I ordered the mahi-mahi filet with cilantro rice (served with red kidney beans on the side) and garlic cream sauce, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I also tried the coconut mojito on the rocks, which was a standout: refreshing, well-balanced, and served with fruit (strawberry, cherry, and blueberries) mixed in. My wife had the fish mofongo, which she felt was just okay--decent, but not particularly memorable. That said, overall this is a great dinner spot if you're in the area. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors; we opted to sit outside since the AC inside was a bit too cold. Definitely worth checking out for a relaxed meal and solid cocktails. read more

This was by far my favorite meal. Small, casual, open aired spot across from the water. The hog fish dish with cilantro rice and salad was everyones favorite. Sangria was unique and delicious. Service was a bit on the slow side for a night where only 2 other tables were occupied. read more

El Pescador - Hog fish - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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We had heard about this place and wanted to try the food! We were a little disappointed with the service though! The place wasn't that crowded as we went at around 5pm for dinner right when the restaurant opens. They also charged a tip on their own even if we were 4 people dining! Food wise was decent. We ordered fried red snappers and the drinks were delicious!! Do visit if you are around Fajardo for sight seeing read more

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Nice place in great area for Seafood. Terrific service. Exciting menu. We ordered Calamari as a starter and it was extremely overcooked. I wanted the Mofongo with Lobster but could only get Lobster whole. We ordered two whole lobsters and both were quite over cooked. I had rice and beans as a side and the beans were not typical at all and were quite strange with very few beans in the serving. My Nephew had Mofongo and it was just crushed Tostones. What a disappointment! read more

This open aired, ocean side restaurant was a great find! The staff were super friendly and attentive. The restaurant had a small crowd but we still made reservations. I would imagine this place would be packed in the high season. Be warned there is only one blender so it takes a while to get drinks... and I definitely recommend their frozen coconut mojito. We ordered the ceviche appetizer and that alone was worth the drive. I know we had other appetizers but I honestly cannot remember them due to the amazing mess of the ceviche. For the mains I think my steak with cilantro rice, was the best meal of the night. The rest of the table had hog fish, rice and beans, tostones, and lobster which were enjoyed by all. read more

So excited to be here again, even if we missed seeing Angel. Server was a great young man. Mango sangria was amazing. Mojito was ok. 1 and 1/2 lb. Spiny lobster unfortunately was dry. But did have nice charred flavor and the tostones were delicious. Hubby's pollo ajillo was also dry. We asked for More garlic sauce and it wasn't even garlicky. Bummer. Really cool interior with wood tables and driftwood lights. Love being here just wished the food was better. read more

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We went to dinner here on our first night in Fajardo. The servers here were extremely friendly, being patient with our large family as we figured out what we wanted to eat. The decor was very nautical with shells and taxidermy of fish, which the kids loved. It was right next to a large park and the ocean, so the ambiance was spectacular. The food was really good, but we thought the prices would have warranted larger portions or more gourmet food. We will likely not return here because the amount we paid for the six of us to eat here was not worth what we actually got. read more

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I loved this little joint when we were in town for the kayak tour. The waiter was super nice checking with us about our tour's time, making sure we will have enough time to eat and digest. The food is amazing. The best Mofongo I have had here. It is so soft and it blends well with the steak. Also. I ordered Lobster with rice. It was very fresh and tasty. I loved the vibe in here. It made me feel what Orhan Pumak feels when he wrote Istanbul. I would totally recommend this place. The only thing is if the rice can be a bit more softer, it would be even better. read more

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The food was fantastic. Fish was Fresh. The chef came out and talked to us about to order and how he cooked it. A service was great really nice ambience well decorated small, not too crowded and noisy. read more

Super nice vibe here I came here for my birthday and it was hands down THE BEST food I ever had in PR!!! The food is amazing it was perfection everything was great in taste our server was sooo sweet and nice , location is perfect the Decor is nice and natural located by the water and by a park , I can't believe how good the food was This is not a place u want to skip out on great for dates or families . Don't take our word or pics for it go there yourself !!! Our waitress name was Meg she was so informative and great thank you for your service read more

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What a great place. My wife and found by chance and decided to give it a try. The food was amazing and the service was great. Highly recommend asking for Alexander as your waiter. He was a great young man and was very attentive and personable. Give it a try. It is worth it. Steak is great and Carne Frita was yummy too. read more

Great homemade food. The sangria and whiskey with coconut water are amazing. Food is fresh and tasty. The owners work hard to ensure you have a warm experience. They make everything to order. Enjoy. read more

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This restaurant has the BEST Mofongo that I have EVER had. We came across the restaurant and upon our return to the island we went back and the Mofongo was as delicious as I remembered. My husband also had fresh fish and truly enjoyed his meal. Portion sizes are good! Restaurant was clean with inside and outside dining. The service staff were professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant. I will return EACH time I am in Puerto Rico. read more

4/1/21 We stayed in Fajardo and walked down here for dinner one night stopped because the plates looked amazing. I ordered the whole fish (fried) as recommended by the waitress. The Caribbean salad it came with was delicious and the fish itself was perfectly cooked, not dry and was crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside. I ordered a side of rice and beans because I mean Puerto Rican rice and beans how can you pass them up and arepas those things are just plain addicting so I had to get a side of them as well! Piña Colada to drink since that's the island's signature cocktail. Service here was perfect! Our waitress, I didn't write down her name but she was a doll! She answered all our questions, she gave great suggestions of the menu and was super attentive. Zero complaints! The food was amazing!! My friend ordered the churrasco and I of course had a bite and the steak was mouth watering delish!!! If you are in the area, this place is a must stop! read more

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We stopped in for a late dinner after a day of snorkeling in Fajardo. The wait was a little long but worth it! Our server Alexander was attentive and professional. My husband enjoyed the Carne Frita and i had the Churascco. Food was spot on ! Great atmosphere as well. Great find after the place we were originally going to didn't work out. Highly recommend El Pescador and Alexander! read more

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VERY BAD food and service while being expensive! Avoid if possible! We have been waiting for over 1.5 hour for our food on a not very busy day (many seats are empty). The waitress never came to check in on us. We ordered a lobster with garlic cream sauce but the lobster came with no sauce and it was overcooked. 18% gratuity was forcefully added even for a table of 4. We argued about the bad service but was given a very bad attitude by the owner. She charged us 18% tips disregarding our complaint. read more

El Pescador - 18% gratuity was forcefully added even for a table of 4. - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Very cute little restaurant with a Tulum vibe. Friendly staff. We got the churrasco, fries and curry coconut pineapple rice. My husband and I shared the dish, thank goodness we did the portion were big. Best churrasco so far. They didn't have chimichurri but the chef made a fresh one for us. Fries were great. Rice was not overpowered by the curry coconut pineapple. Sangria was not my favorite but the pina colada with condensed milk was delicious. read more

El Pescador - Sangria - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

What a gem ~Food is so fresh ,perfect seasoning ,food service is fast and cozy ambiance.definitely will revisit and try different dishes read more

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Highly recommend eating here. The drinks, staff and food is phenomenal. We had one of our best meals here during our stay on the north east part of the island. read more

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Delicious restaurant! The ambience is very relaxing with low lighting. The staff was extremely friendly and everyone spoke English. They asked us if we would move to another table because they got a party of 14 and when we did, they offered us two drinks on the house! The chicken was very tasty and the beans taste just like grandma used to make. Highly recommend! read more

El Pescador - Chicken, rice and beans. - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Drinks were great- PR sunset & frozen coconut mojito. Food had potential but my 2lb lobster was over grilled and tough. Had to ask for a side of garlic butter. Husband ordered churrasco which had great flavor but was cooked med-well when he asked for med. I also had to wait 5 minutes after my husband was served his food. The staff is friendly but service is slow. The spicy crab dip appetizer was the best tasting food ordered. We loved the ambiance, nice music playing, small and quaint. They don't accept Amex and don't tell you or signs not posted. Signs posted only for discover not accepted. Big disappointment since I downsized my purse because of going on a bioluminiscente tour and didn't bring any other credit cards- had to pay cash. Which included her tip. Had to keep asking for water for both of us since she would only bring water for the person who asked for it. Lol read more

El Pescador - 2lb lobster and churrusco steak - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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We visited El Pescador the last night of our stay in Las Croabas and it was the perfect end to a wonderful trip. The decor gives an eclectic beqch vibe perfectly in harmony with this little fishing village. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was pretty busy when we came so we had to wait 30 minutes for a table but it was totally worth it. My friend is vegetarian and the server gave her several options to choose from, both on and off the menu. I ordered the octopus and found it to be delicious, fresh and well prepared, not chewy or overcooked which can often be the case. The drinks were great too! I forgot to take photos of the food but would highly recommend ! I think El Pescador is the best of the restaurants in this area. read more

El Pescador - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

The frozen coconut mojito is perfect after a day on the water. Some of the best fish nuggets you will ever have! The lobster in garlic butter was a decadent surprise that will go down as one of the best dishes I have ever had! You must go here if you get the chance! read more

El Pescador - Frozen coconut mojito - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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It is a hike getting to El Pescador, the road there was scary but once there the restaurant the food and the drinks were so worth it. We had the lobster with the cilantro rice and the salad -WOW hats off to the chef. Highly recommend read more

El Pescador - Beautiful outdoor dining - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Awesome service and food was fresh and delicious! So glad we were able to walk from El Conquistador and enjoy this restaurant. Highly recommend, especially if you are staying at the resort and want to get great food with reliable service. read more

El Pescador - Sure and turf. - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

TOP NOTCH 5 star restaurant EVERYTHING was amazing!!!!!!! The Hog Fish was the most amazing tasting fish I've ever had in my life !!!!! When i go back this the first place im going to hands down. Our waitress Meg was Stunning very professional and checked on us often. The location is beautiful, the restaurant is beautiful and perfectly cooked food. Come here and you will NOT be unsatisfied!!!! read more

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Great food, we had mofongo for the first time. It was very tasty, sitting a bit on the heavier side. One was enough for my wife and I. The kids had a shrimp sandwich and white fish entree. the fish was delicious. The shrimp sandwich was no different than what you would get on the mainland. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

I think this place is a tourist trap. Right next to bioluminescence drop off. I don't doubt the seafood is fresh, and it tastes decent. But the seafood prices are the same if not more expensive as an nyc steakhouses (Gallaghers, The Palm). Service is not as jumpy as I would have liked(I get it, it's Saturday on an island). Took 45 minutes to get entrees though. The setting is actually pretty neat. The flaps that pop up to add extra barstool seating is dope. Maybe go on a weekday? read more

4 stars for the service 5 stars for the food, ambiance!!! Really loved the food here and the decor and ambiance is great. Nothing to change on those notes. Service/staff could be more confident, proactive on water and drink service and all around more friendly. Felt like they were shy or sober hung and it was affecting the experience. We ordered a full pink snapper and whole lobster, both excellent, read more

Beautiful outdoor dining, the yunque snow tastes like a liquor infused horchata which was very yummy. Our entire group loved everything we ordered and we shared. From drinks to food as well as service. Definitely a memorable place and if we are ever back in PR this is the place to be! Our new favorite restaurant in PR! read more

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W.H.A.T... an amaaazziiinnngg drinks and food. The Quantity??? Don't even ask.. such large portion that you CANT finish.. I ordered virgin Pina Colada and veg Stuffed Mofongo. So good.. read more

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Best meal of our 9 day trip in PR!!! So delicious and fresh. Great drinks. Great service. Great atmosphere in the evening. I wish we'd eaten here for every meal. read more

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Five stars all around! I first came here 6 years ago while on work travel. 6 years later and El Pescador continues to wow my palette! This time around, we got the grouper ceviche con tostones for an appetizer and the de shelled lobster in creole sauce with veggies. Absolutely amazing. If you love spicy food as much as I do, ask for the Chef's pique which is simply divine! The margarita was huge and the service and ambiance amazing as always. Even if you stay in San Juan, do yourself the favor of making your way to Fajardo for this special treat. read more

El Pescador - Grouper ceviche con tostones - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Overall wonderful experience. Owner brought out fresh fish and lobster and made his recommendations on how to have it prepared! The conch was the most tender, best I've ever had. When in Fajardo, do not miss out on this wonderful dining experience! read more

El Pescador - Angel's catch! - Seafood Near Me - Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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This place did not disappoint. We tried various places in the week that we were in the area and kept wishing we just went back to El Pescador. The rice and beans were so yum and the view was very pretty, the staff were friendly as well! read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. This is our second time visiting as it was our favorite restaurant the last time we were in Fajardo. It did not disappoint - the skirt steak was tender and very flavorful, the deshelled lobster was delicious, and the cheese burger was excellent. Plus, the drinks were yummy too! I would highly recommend this place, but get there early, because they can run out of some entrees (especially because they are fresh caught). Enjoy! read more

Loud, f-bomb dropping table next to our ran us out of the place. We got our order to go and it was excellent! (Fish tacos.) need to tell the rowdies to f-off back to your sh*thole New England. (Smile) read more

Very nice ambience, low lighting, and nice people. The the lobster and the shrimp plate were absolutely amazing, both cooked in a garlic butter sauce. The rice and beans are very flavorful. My wife got the chicken dinner and was also very impressed. Will be back. read more

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