Pacifico's Restaurant

04/13/08

go with a quesadilla, skip the "Mexican" style seafood

by dhyanaG at Citysearch

Listen, if you're a true lover of high quality, well-prepared seafood, this is NOT the place for you. I once ordered a grilled piece of halibut (whose moist flakes should practically melt in your mouth) and I seriously was confused by the consistency and for a second thought I had accidentally been given chicken! Whatever, I was gracious and ordered another pint to help get that dry, chewy mess down my throat. And now I know not to order a dish with fish being the centerpiece. I might be daring and try ordering a shrimp dish someday, but that's as far as I'll go.

Also, as someone who's spent time in various Central American countries, eating from both street vendors and at 4 star restaurants, I can say that this is a poor representation of Mexican seafood. It's bland and super Americanized. It's like Mexicali Fridays.

That said... it's a decent spot to go grab a beer & quesadilla lunch with a co-worker (though it can get pretty busy. your "lunch hour" may turn into an hour and a half rendezvous). The outside patio is festive and appealing and the service is pretty standard.

Your bill does tend to grow unexpectedly large, so I suggest any or all of the following:

a) Go with the cheap mexican beer on tap vs a bar drink

b) Share. One quesadilla (which comes with a pile of fries & side salad) and an appetizer or meal salad is plenty for two people.

In conclusion, get something "safe". It's hard to screw up a quesadilla or a salad or guac & chips.

• Pros: parking is easy with the lot/ draft beer / good portions
• Cons: overcooked seafood, bland seasoning

02/11/08

Exceptional seafood fajitas!

by kumarik at Citysearch

My boyfriend and I go to Pacifico's when we crave Mexican style seafood. He loves siete mares soup and my favorite is the seafood fajitas. When we want a light meal we split a small order (it's not actually small) of the seafood mixta platter and/or the tasty campechana shrimp cocktail. My boyfriend also LOVES the tres leches cake and sometimes makes me go with him just for one slice.

We also take our parents, who usually don't eat healthy. When they visit from out of town, they like to go to Pacifico's and order different fish dishes.

We've always had great service. Everyone seems very friendly and happy. They probably get to eat a lot of great food as a perk!

• Pros: Great variety of healthy Mexican seafood dishes
• Cons: Can get expensive if you're hungry

09/21/06

Seafood with a Spanish accent

by therealdiningdiva at Citysearch

Good for patio/sidewalk dining. This place offers seafood with a Mexican twist. It so worth a visit. Service is fast and friendly. (Hi Ernesto!) My favorite dishes: Salmon Enchiladas and/or Shrimp Quesadilla. Walking distance to movie theater and stores. Muy bueno!