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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dropped the review down to 4 stars from 5 stars because the second time that I went the food wasn't as good as the first time, but still think the food is great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best seafood sandwiches in San Diego. The salmon burger is so juicy, the shrimp sandwich -the shrimp is very crunchy. The sea bass flakes off :) SO FRESH! How could you go wrong? The staff is really...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty fish sandwiches. Some of the best I've had. If you're able to stand the rude and obnoxious La Jolla crowd then you'll be fine. If not, try to go on a not so busy day which that is pretty much a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven past El Pescador a number of times, but for some stupid reason I never stopped in until today. I do love seafood, especially when it's fresh and wild-caught. Without a doubt, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate the grilled sea bass sandwich with avocado. I thought it was really good and healthy. It can get messy but I dont really care; I'm not trying to look pretty while I eat. My boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dungeness crab sandwich I had was very fresh and delicious. It was served on a sourdough bread and was a nice light lunch (see pic). The place is super clean and the guys behind the counter were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This little spot nestled on Pearl St. (Show map of 627 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA) offers the best and freshest fish and a variety of ways to eat it. Fresh fish to be cooked at home can be bought here and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic fresh fish sandwiches. Im confident when I eat lunch here that my fish was swimming in the ocean within the past 24hours. Good clam chowder also.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for their fresh fish - not the restaurant.I came in here to get some seafood. There was a craving, and it had to be fulfilled. Took a look at the prices and got a little iffy - fish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jacqueline K. was mad craving some seafood so we headed over to El Pescador. I actually just got back about 5 minutes ago. This is place is pretty awesome.Like other yelpers have mentioned, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good lord. Good lord. Good LORD! I want more! This is the single BEST seafood I have EVER had. I've eaten at fancy restaurants, talk of the towns, what have you. Nothing has ever compared.Firstly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the area, you must stop by! Amazingly fresh fish at very fair prices. I ordered the fish tacos and received two tacos with very generous chunks of grilled fish (not sure which kind),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. I am a pescatarian and therefore this restaurant is a crucial staple in my diet. I love it because the fish is super fresh and the quality is amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was ok, but the service was a bit rude.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish, when I searched on Yelp for good food in La Jolla, that someone had mentioned this place is a TINY little market. It could fit in my family room.I was expecting a large, sit-down place...and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm being nice by giving them 1 whole star. Their service simply sucks ass. I have never had such horrible customer service... Seriously, the taco shop down the street from Long Beach with non-english...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
me and 3 of my friends were on vacation we were driving around San diego looking for some good mexican food but we gave up after 15 mins of driving we decided to just stop at the next restaurant we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's so freakin' random to have this tiny fish market/restaurant where it's located...but you walk in and there are about 5 or 6 small tables where you can enjoy your meal. Or maybe just buy some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always went here after i hit the wave. You can't go wrong ... anything on the menu is a go. Since this place is a small fish market, they also serve food. They have a lot of different sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I asked a friend who went to college here what his absolute favorite thing to eat in San Diego was and he said a fish sandwich from el pesador...I originally thought the idea of a fish sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never really appreciated this place until I decided to start getting down on more seafood recently. Visiting here presents the occasional headache and requires some patience for which you will be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fresh fish. Went there at 1 pm on Saturday and it was packed. The mahi-mahi sandwiches and the shrimp tacos are great. I got the Cajun mahi-mahi sandwich and it was spiced perfectly and it had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like to eat healthy and fresh this is the place to eat. It's best for take out though because there aren't many tables. I love the seabass on a salad. Very clean for a fish market.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im not a big fish person but this place is pretty dam good. I highly recommend this place,I was introduced to the place by a fren and have been many times, sucks for wahoo's being so close!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Fantastic! Fresh!Hubby and I shared the dungeness crab sandwich with avocados, fish tacos, and clam chowder soup. Let me tell you, we weren't even hungry (we ate a breakfast buffet at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what... I don't know what's going on - maybe I exist in an alternate universe? - but I didn't like this place all that much. I think reading all the Yelp reviews had set an orgasmically high...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place! If I had visitors in from out of town and wanted to show them somewhere that was indigenous to San Diego, it would be El Pescador. It's a locally owned little fish market with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
always down for a good bowl of chowder after a day at the beach so...- parking: shares a lot with wahoo's fish tacos and mitch's surf shop. limited parking but plenty of street parking around.-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the fresh Grilled sea bass with olive oil and garlic. Really good :) they also have seafood for sale there. Lots of people were buying it so it must have been really worth it :)Chowder was really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is solid. Very good fish, very fresh. Still, I think the reviews I've seen are too high. I've eaten here 8-10 times, here are my bullets:Pros:-very good fish-very fresh-good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm in love- with the El Pescador Fish Market's fish sandwich, specifically. Ohmigod- they have so many choices of fish sandwiches, grilled to order for about $8.50-$9 ea. Amazing. Fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I've been several times to eat and have bought fish to grill at home. My favorite item is a swordfish sandwich. Everything is super fresh. I really like the Cioppino...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador is the perfect place for lunch if you're around downtown La Jolla and craving seafood. The selection here is FRESH...start with the oysters on a half shell or the clam chowder and finish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place about a month ago with my sister. We stumbled into this tiny fish market and, I'm so glad we did. The seafood is so fresh, the bread and the clam chowder VERY good. The garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I ate at the same place as the 4 and 5 star reviews. I was so disappointed with my meal that I will never try it again. The clam chowder tasted like potato soup. I saw a few clams, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must not have been paying close enough attention, since my brain was processing words like fish, tacos, delicious, fresh, spicy and outstanding. I completely missed the fact this place is small....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! The freshest fish, so damn good. omg this place is always packed and you have to hover over the 3 or 4 tables they have to get a seat and parking is a pain. However the food is just amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is worth the headache you'll likely encounter in the parking lot. Absolutely 100% worth it. We found a spot fairly easy, but it was hard to park. Anyway, whatever, the place is worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why why why doesn't my child like seafood? I could have stayed here trying everything on the menu but he wanted pizza or burgers....First off this is a fish market with a few seats to dine at. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. So, one of the things I hate about La Jolla is how pretentious it is. And the people are always complaining about how things aren't fast enough or they weren't treated as if they were royalty....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I were craving some seafood after an 8 mile bike ride yesterday so where did I turn to? YELP!We'd been to Point Loma Seafood and wanted something a TAD bit less pricey than our...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place ! ! Good people and the food is great LOVE it. You got to try it
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm i wish this place wasnt so damn expensive! i get it.. fish costs a lot.. expecially fresh fish... but i can wish right? i just ate a salad with yellowtail from there and it was soooooooooo good. i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers for helping us find a great fish place to eat. First, parking was a little tricky....there are only a few spots that we saw in the plaza. Once inside we were happy to find that it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else in San Diego can you buy Black Sea Bass that has been line caught that morning? The guys behind the counter are incredibly knowledgable about fish and the best ways to prepare it. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so this is actually a 3.5 star, overall....but I'm docking that last half star because the service really just left me (and my party) feeling shafted.On the plus side: The seafood here is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have my rotation of places to eat for a specific item on the menu. This is place is one of them. El Pescador has the best salmon burger hands down. The seaweed salad is also one of the best in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador Fish Market wants to be the La Jolla version of Blue Water Seafood, but comes up way short. The menu structure and prices are comparable, but the food isn't in the same league. For each...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fish sandwich on the planet - period.Super cool staff and crazy fresh fish daily. Tiny place that gets huge business from locals.An absolute MUST when in SD. You locals have is way too good -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
um..i hate to be the bad apple here, but I was a bit disappointed. El Pescador is really small, I mean, they have exactly 4 tables. I came with 3 other people and all the seats were taken at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place it Awesome.. Cute staff and Amazing Food !
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated and disappointing. Came here expecting super fish sandwiches and salads given the 4.5 stars on 115 Yelp reviews... what we got seemed fresh and we liked the laid back character of this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It may be unfair to base my review solely on the "restaurant" component of this outfit, since it is more of a fish market which sells sandwiches on the side, but I'm still doing it. Don't expect to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador is one of my favorite places to grab a fish sandwich in all of San Diego. The prices are reasonable, the fish is super fresh.The only downside is that it's not the best place to eat what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I were craving some seafood for lunch and decided to come to this place cause we saw all the good reviews on yelp. I had the clam chowder and also a shrimp and crab sandwich. First, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best local fish market in San Diego!! The selection of fish is tremendous, and if you don't feel like going home & cooking fish yourself they offer a delicous variety of sandwhiches,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
first off, this place gets a five because the owner is so nice, so down to earth. he sat right next to us while eating a cup of his own clam chowder. (which was very hearty.) he was friendly, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped by late in the afternoon for a quick lunch. Had a very good grilled Alaskan halibut sandwich also sampled the grilled fish tacos, both were tasty, fresh and delicious. Easy to see why this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh seafood made to order right at the counter. Small store front that's easy to miss in the hoity-toity world of La Jolla. Kind of like a smaller version of Point Loma Seafood. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love seafood! Just about any kind of seafood as long as it is fresh.I searched this place out knowing that my self and friends would be meeting in La Jolla for lunch and wine at the beach. With...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the dungeness crab shrimp combo sandwich w/avocado toasted and ahi tuna sandwich, both were outstanding. I've had seafood in San Francisco, LA, Miami etc. and this was the freshest tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is an awesome little place! if you're craving for seafood and a very casual setting this is the place to be. Prices were pretty reasonable for a lunch. The yellowtail fish tacos were very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! We went for lunch on a weekday with a goal to experience shrimp tacos. Yum! Grilled shrimp tacos! Fresh, supple, tasty shrimp cooked up on the grill and alot of them. Yum! I can't quite figure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving seafood (you know those days) and decided to check out this seafood market after seeing that it received some good reviews. Although the place is smaller than I imagined it to be, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummayy!I went to this fish market this past Saturday and my of my, there is some major eye candy behind the counter. I ate also:) I got a sam-bo and it was actually nice. I plan to go back for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome grilled fish sandwiches....and tacos!Great value.....it makes a healthy lunch.Cioppino is good too!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for delicious and fresh fish, this is def. the spot. The sandwiches are great. My personal fav. is the yellowtail with avocado. The fish tacos are also pretty awesome. The prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for a nice healthy lunch!I work across the street, word of advice, PLEASE CHEW A PIECE OF GUM or have a mint after eating here because I can ALWAYS tell as soon as a a customer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn delicious. I got the fish tacos and I loved them so much. I totally wolfed them down though. We had one of the few tables and there were a lot of grumpy people around so we were trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited El Pescador on a weekend trip from Colorado. This is a small place with seating for 16. The primary business is as a fish market where you see the fish in the counter, get what you want...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an amazing crab sandwich and clam chowder...and it was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place. Great sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The fish is super fresh and people very helpful. Went there twice during a short vacation in La Jolla.Had the swordfish dinner, with rice and salad and the lobster dinner. Sure this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, Fresh, Fresh!El Pescador is hands down the best place to buy raw fish to take home or sit down to eat for either lunch or dinner. Although it may seem really busy at times (which it is), I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is aiiiite. It's no different, if not worse, than Blue Point in Mission Hills. I had the medium shrimp and crab sandwich, and it was a little bland. The clam chowder was decent, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
on a recent visit to SD from Chicago, we went here on a friend's recommendation and thanked him profusely for letting us know about this spot.with the day's impressive and appetizing catches on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with high hopes because of the reviews. Here is some advice.-The customer service SUCKS. The guy at the counter had no patience. My friend was confused and he didn't bother to clear...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hate when a place had really good food, but bad service...or really bad food, but excellent service. it needs to be the full package for an awesome dining experience. this is why i couldn't give...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I drove all the way here from work (20 min drive one way!) to order lunch. I've been here once, awhile ago, and the food was tasty. But hadn't been back in about 2 yrs and had a huge craving for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really tasty and fresh food. This is one of those things that makes me want to move there (and the weather.) After seeking out a place for the best fish tacos I stumbled up Pescador. I would actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I literally crave the salmon burgers and oyster shooters. I live in Oakland now and have yet to find anything as fine as this place!
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place really is a fish market that cooks your food. If you are not ordering from the menu, they will charge a separate cooking fee. Pros:Friendly & helpful service. Pretty good value for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place seems unassuming from the outside, like any regular old fish market, but when you go inside you realize their delicious selection of food.the place was small with only a few tables, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! Go here if you like seafood! I got clam chowder and a dungeness crab sandwich with avocado.... OMG! It was so good! I can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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If you don't have much time, this is a great place to get a quick sandwich or bowl of chowder to go. I don't think you can find a better clam chowder anywhere. It is delicioso!A small bowl can really warm you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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If you don't have much time, this is a great place to get a quick sandwich or bowl of chowder to go. I don't think you can find a better clam chowder anywhere. It is delicioso! A small bowl can really warm you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fucking amazing. i could eat there every day
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got the Seared Albacore sandwich and cioppino after a friend recommended. i'll go anytime! Love Tuna so this is a good place if you are craving some sashimi-grade tuna or a good piece of grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simple and delicious sandwiches. Lots of variety of freshly caught fish. Staff is knowledgeable about the fish they sell. The place has a fun, positive vibe. I had an amazing teryaki salmon sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you would be hard pressed to find a fresh fish counter with a better selection of seafood. they awesome part is you can get anything there as a sandwich, a salad, or a plate. their clam chowder is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We loved the place. The food is very good, fresh and visually appealing.Pros:- FRESH seafood- Sandwiches (salmon, mahi, calamari) are appetizers (shrimp salad) taste great- Friendly staffCons:- Tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sourdough shrimp sandwich, Seared Ahi Tuna, Shrimp Salad, Grilled Mahi Mahi, All expected and good food but I always get the smoked (dried) fish salads. Even when I buy the fish there and bring it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a spread of fresh seafood! This place is small so you may not get a seat right away but definitely worth waiting for one or you can easily take the food to go. The menu had quite a selection...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lately, I've been on a quest to find the best fish taco in San Diego. I figure if I find the best fish taco in town, I've arguably found the best fish taco that can be found anywhere. For the category...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
some of the best clam chowder i have ever had. my wife and i also shared a crab sandwich and a medium shrimp sandwich, both of which were super fresh and flavorful. i especially liked the crab,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another terrific review for this place. I love their sandwiches and you can't beat the price for the incredible freshness that you're getting. I LOVE the clam chowder too- absolutely scrumptious....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get any fresher than this!Look in the back and you'll see fish heads a-flyin as they prep and skin live fish. Small and crowded, this is a definite local hangout. Their chowder is to die for,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: cramped fish market, no fishy smell. Yay!Service: Slacker surfer dudes take your order as you nearly elbow people sitting at the tables behind you. Food: Super fresh seafood. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving clam chowder on this sunny Saturday, and of course, I look it up on Yelp, as I'm new to the area. I am SO glad I did, because the clam chowder here is the on the top of my list. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its good, but not nearly as good as its reputation. the food is good. the seating is horrrrrrible. its also a little pricey. If ur looking for this kind of place I recommend Blue Water. Its cheaper,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cioppino is tasty and a great way to start a meal! The prices are very decent at this local fish market/restaurant. It is pretty difficult to get a seat so be ready to swoop in on customers that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having really fresh fish is only part of the secret. The other part, which they understand here, is knowing how to cook it. The cooks at El Pescador could not have done a better job cooking the fish....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here four or five times now and is my SPOT when I'm in the mood for fish. THey're very generous with their fish ... simply cooked. And fresh as can be. I've had swordfish, thresher shark,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I eat lunch here just about every weekend, and we always order the same thing. Its fish tacos for her, and a grilled snapper sandwich for me. We also love all the fresh seafood. We even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You can take this review with a grain of (sea) salt since it's my first. I was looking for some good fresh seafood eats other than my fav, Blue Water Seafood, which can be a pain to park near. So I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If parking and traffic in downtown La Jolla didn't give me a headache just thinking about it, I'd probably be an El Pescador regular. I've tried other fish sandwich places, but El Pescador is my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deliciously fresh and worth every penny, this is the best seafood I've had in San Diego. Our party had scallop ceviche with generous morsels of the succulent mollusk, a swordfish salad platter as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fantastic! I have to definitely agree with all the other reviews that this place is by far the best fish place I have ever ate at. They use fresh fish in all their meals. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like seafood, and want a quick meal, this is the place in La Jolla on Pearl. A sandwich will run you $8 to $13 depending on if you get avocado or not, or clam chowder with it or not. I don't go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freshest fish you can find in a restaurant, the fish are looking at you while you eat!Pros:- cheap and authentic clam chowdahh, 3 bucks for a small bowl, steal of a deal- smoked salmon sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best place for fresh fish in San Diego! The prices are very reasonable and the quality is outstanding. Clam chowder is made fresh throughout the day, I've seen them making it quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh fish and reasonable prices!I had the sashimi plate and the fish was excellent. We had the chowder as well and my wife thought it was a bit spiced but I loved it. Will definitely be back. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ADORE El Pescador!This quaint little fish market and restaurant is literally the waiting zone for well-behaved dead fish to go to heaven (aka my stomach). If I paid more attention in church, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. It is surprising how good a simple burger with some grilled fish in it. The place has some of the freshest fish and still doesn't smell fishy. The salmon is okay, but the halibut is great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allways fresh fish! GREAT grilled fish! love their sandwiches. ...and clam chowder...They get lobsters (when they're in season) also.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador, I LOVE YOU, yes I do. I had longed for one year to try your delicacies, and boy oh boy, you did not dissapoint. YOU ARE A WINNER. Your cioppino hits the spot. Slightly tangy, flavorful,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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It's hard to find a good yet inexpensive meal in La Jolla these days outside of a food court mall, especially in the La Jolla Village area. It's also hard to find a good yet inexpensive seafood meal these days...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was fresh, service was OK. Clam Chowder: Not a big fan of chowder in general, but this was tasty-a little on the spice-y side. $4.95 for medium.Char-Broiled Halibut with Garlic Butter Dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST FISH SANDWICH EV__ERThe terry-ahi sandwich is epic, sashimi and sushi are king here. Amazing service, every seafood item in the case is beautiful. Get some cioppino and bread, along with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious fish! If I had the budget, I would eat lunch here everyday! Unfortunately, getting enough food to grab with friends quickly inflates your bill... but to hell with it. The clam chowder is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought some seafood (muscles and clams) but miscalculated my work schedule. I left the seafood in my fridge for 3 days and followed the directions and was still able to make a delicious paella. A...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly no frills and very fresh looking fish. Arriving after 8pm, we missed out on the sandwiches so we had to settle for the chowder and cioppino. Both were better than average and the cioppino was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was exactly what I wanted, exactly when I wanted it. I was traveling to La Jolla on business and I wanted to grab some great fresh seafood, nothing too fussy but really good quality. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a local favorite of mine! I used to live in La Jolla for many many years and I ate here once a week! the Ceviche ROCKS!!! fresh everyday and with a little tobasco you will be in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place possibly has the best clam chowder I've ever had. Plenty of little chunks of clam (big chucks can ruin a good chowder), lots of little potatoes, creamy, with a hint of peppery spice. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place. I haven't tried anything off their menu, but I have purchased seafood here many times. I take that back, while waiting for my shrimp to be cleaned (yep, they'll clean and devein...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I still lived in San Diego, I would eat here every day.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to Pescador!!!! They always have super fresh seafood. I'm somewhat disappointed in myself in that I never allow myself to order anything other than the teriyaki ahi sandwich. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best fish market is San Diego!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every city needs one of these. Made to order fish sandwiches, salads, or entrees in a variety of styles made from a variety of fish. It's both a fish market and a great, though crowded, lunch spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Swoon! El Pescador may have stolen my heart on the first date. I went for lunch with three friends and we all devoured our food, leaving us happy as clams. I ordered the wild salmon sandwich.. it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find a good yet inexpensive meal in La Jolla these days outside of a food court mall, especially in the La Jolla Village area. It's also hard to find a good yet inexpensive seafood meal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish here is fresh. Fresher than most. That is the only reason to come here b/c their salads and tacos are pretty run of the mill. i never tried their sandwiches
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really fresh. It's a small place so you have to go at the right time, but it's worth it. I love that they have rotating specials and if you need to buy fish it's got good prices for the quality.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador is awesome! If you want fresh seafood and really great clam chowder, head out to this tiny little store on Pearl. They have the fish right in front of you, and the prices are just a tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the food here. We got a seared ahi tuna sandwich, which was very good. Plenty of fish, however too much bread. 9 bucks isn't that bad. We also got the clam chowder which was very tasty for 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't floored by the food here, but it was good. The sea bass that my friend ordered was quite good, so I ended up being a bit disappointed with my crab and shrimp sandwich. It was pretty plain...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. One of my friends who is a SD local showed me the place and it is great for affordable, fresh seafood. The best deals are there sandwiches. The yellowtail is very fresh and its around $8. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seafood lovers rejoice! If you love seafood like I do, El Pescador Fish Market is the place to go. It reminds me of a little slice of Fisherman's Wharf back home in San Francisco and a little slice of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place to go if you want fresh fish. And I think they only charge a couple extra dollars to have your fish cooked for you. I tried their corvina seabass for about $9/pound and their baqueta...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD here was very good as other reviewers mentioned. Tried the clam chowder and it didn't wow me as much as Pt. Loma Seafood's. The guys at the counter are pretty handsome. ;o) That helps a bit....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their salads and sandwiches are great. Love the sea bass and halibut salads. Not very cheap but they give you alot of food, around $10-12 for a salad. Havent tried anything else but its probably all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after reading a lot of reviews, my boyfriend and I went to el pescador. We usually try to stay away from downtown La Jolla because of the crazy drivers and insane traffic- but this place is totally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everything here is huge! its a not the cheapest deal you can get but definitely worth it. my favorite (besides all the slabs of halibut & swordfish plates) is the jumbo shrimp sandwich. seating is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazingly freshest seafood items around. First timer, I had the pleasure of having the crab sandwich, which was amazing. I can't wait to try the rest of their selection. Judging by what I saw in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish tacos are tilapia with cabbage on a corn tortilla. Unfortunately there is no salsa and very little sauce (if any?) on the tacos so though the fish is moist and juicy, the taco as a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish here is as fresh as you can get it. The place barely has anywhere to sit, but our group was lucky enough to get seats after eating half of our sandwiches outside.....the sandwiches were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good. I had the sea bass with olive oil and garlic sandwich, it was DELICIOUS!! I've been trying to find a place that is local joint and this is definitely the place. They sell all kinds of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I CRAVE this place. I used to work in LJ and it made up one of my favorite lunch time excapes. Drop in there to get an amazing fish sandwich, ceviche, or whatever they've come up with de jour and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I called in a to-go order for a work lunch. Upon arriving to pick it up, I noticed a casual, relaxed atmosphere. So relaxed in fact, that as I stood at the counter, the guy who was supposed to help...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would give this place 3 stars if only based on my fish tacos. the tortilla was the thick corn kind and the fish was not fried. i love fish tacos because the fish is fried. but i also ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The freshest fish sandwiches in town! I really enjoy this gem of a place in La Jolla! They always have the freshest fish available for any kind of sandwich you want, in any style you want. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With only four tables, be prepared to come early or take your dinner to go. Luckily we got a table for our group of 7 and it wasn't too busy. We got:Clam Chowder - creamy, right consistency and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in San Diego briefly (moved away not long ago). El Pescador is a place I really look forward to when I visit SD. It's a tiny fresh seafood shop, with a grill for making sandwiches and just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo great! Everything I have had eaten has been amazing. Make sure to ask for a side (or a loaf) of the garlic bread to dip in to the chowder. You'll have bad breath for a week but it is soooo worth...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for over 15 years. I love this place. It's a small place next to a surf shop in La Jolla and they have the freshest fish ever. I always get the chowder and then a fresh fish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good fish, but not the greatest fish. For the price, I was expecting higher quality fish sandwiches, but I enjoyed the food. If you like this place, you'll probably like Blue Water grill on India St.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
El Pescador is so good that Nemo himself would consider eating his own species.If you're expecting a swanky restaurant, this isn't for you. El Pescador is as its name implies - a fish market. You walk...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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I love this place and go there frequently. I usually get things to go because there's no ambience-- just a counter and a few tables. However-- who cares what the place looks like when the fish is so good? I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this 4.5 stars and not a 5 because I have to try something twice in order to give it a 5. Keep in mind, my experience was definitely a 5!!I had the Scottish Salmon Burger and the Ceviche. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the other reviewers give a good rundown on El Pescador. The only things I like to add are it's way too small for what they have inside. I wish it was bigger so it could hold more people and more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On our visit to La Jolla last year, we ate here as often as we could. We sort of "found" El Pescador after walking into Wahoo's down the street and sensing we wouldn't like it. And we mostly gouged on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fish at good prices, a real fish market with the best seafood sandwiches in La Jolla. My favorite is the the combo (with crab and shrimp)... great flavor and amazing freshness. The chowder is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of a rich man's Point Loma Seafoods (if that isn't totally redundant). Much smaller, farther North, tonier, slightly pricier, but an excellent array of fresh fish. I prefer the salads here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fish is outstanding!! I am a NW girl and love fresh fish. Great place to buy fish for a wonderful dinner, also good fresh lunch selections. I wash my car and eat here!!The staff is great about fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite lunch spot in La Jolla. The quality of the food is outstanding, my favorite is the shrimp sandwich on sourdough w/ avocado. Sometimes it crowded and there are only a couple tables, so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best value in La Jolla.Best fish sandwich ever.Super fresh high quality fish, grilled perfectly, not over-embellished with strong flavors; simple soft bun, some shredded greenery and a li'l...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for fresh fish, this is the place! They have the best fish sandwiches at a reasonable price for the quality, at around $10 for a sandwich of about 8oz fish. Even though this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow is all I have to say. Never even thought I would even say I liked a grilled fish sandwich but their 4-5 fresh options are awesome.Healthy, tasty, a lil expensive for the size one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love this place! The Ahi Sandwich is the best! The place may be small, but the food isn't! Everything is so delicious and so fresh! And I know it's great because I have cravings for it all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Awesome - friendly, fresh, delicious. The bread is fresh and the menu changes to reflect the freshest catches. I really enjoy this place every time I go.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The seared ahi sandwich seems to be the culinary consensus here. I too am a fan of their scrumptious and heartily portioned fresh fish sandwiches. What a great stop for a satisfactory and healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definately agree with Brett that they offer some of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had. Same goes with their clam chowder... absolutely AMAZING! They did raise the prices, but I find them still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a small fresh fish market that also makes the best fish sandwiches the world has ever known. All of them are good, but I particularly like the fresh seared ahi with some teriyaki sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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One of the best grilled fish sandwiches I've had in San Diego! This is a very simple restuarant but the food is delicious! It's the kind of place that you order up at the counter and then take your food to a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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the la jolla restaurant's formula is simple: fresh fish, prepared simply and served as soon as it comes off the grill...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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el pescador serves up what have been called the best tasting fish sandwiches in southern california. all of the restaurant's fish is caught locally and served fresh daily. locals come in for the chowders and...
gayot.com - user review
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