El Pescador - Hawaiian Gardens

Reviews

• Jerome H.

  star star star star star_border 24 October 2026

  In my earlier review I mentioned their was a new owner and this location will operate with a new name, but I failed to provide that name.
  I understand it will be known as 'La Bella Epoca'.

• Marcus F.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 23 October 2026

  This is the worst service ever! I am so upset! Who ever reads this do not waste your time coming here. First of all my party of 13 we ordered guacamole w/chips as an appetizer. It never came out. We ordered our food and again reminded the waitress. Again nothing she said they were making it. I order 2 disgusting chicken tacos and I specifically asked for guacamole on them and they bring me tacos w/ a slice of avocado. I asked the lady and she said they are making it. My children ordered nachos and no guacamole, no pico de Gallo. I asked for guacamole and again the lady said they are making it. So by this time I'm still waiting my tacos are cold the nachos are cold. Basically every plate we ordered was missing guacamole.
  
  When we were more then half way eating and we asked again. Now waitress tells us they are not making it they ran out. That is ridiculous because every plate had avocado. Instead of telling us 4 times they are making it why didn't they say we don't have any. The food was disgusting. They are soo lazy because when I asked for pico de Gallo they brought me onion, cilantro, and tomato chopped up. As if I have to make it my self no lemon no nothing. The beans taste like refried beans out of a can. I'm amazed at how this place is running. There must not be enough cooks because all of our food came at 1 plate at a time. So basically we did not eat all together. The service is horrible and they really need to serve better quality food. It's false advertising guacamole on the menu. To the owner we wanted to really enjoy a nice birthday celebration instead we were all disappointed and did not enjoy our time in your restaurant. Changing the name is not going to make a difference. FYI they are changing the name of the restaurant soon.

• Rob R.

  star star star star_border star_border 19 October 2026

  Came in on a Friday around 630PM with a couple of friends.
  
  Street parking is limited, so we parked couple blocks down and walked. It was moderately busy, around  2 minute wait time after we walked in. They took us to the back area which looked like more of a bar scene.
  
  Impressed with the free chip basket having cheese and beans. Small detail, but never had free chips served that way. We started off with the ceviche trio sampler and guacamole. The ceviche was pretty good and would order again. Nothing special about the guacamole but it paired nice.
  
  I ordered the taco and Chile rellenos, but substituted the beef taco with a fish taco. It came with rice, beans and a side of guacamole. Not too impressed for the price and taste, but not bad either.
  
  Service took a while, but we were always greeted in a friendly manner. Towards the end of the meal a DJ started to set up and worked the crowd. I appreciate the extra entertainment.
  
  I would come back to order drinks and ceviche while enjoying some up beat music.

• Desiree G.

  star star star star star 6 October 2026

  Best Happy Hour!!! Had yummy ceviche - 3 different mixes and supper yummy fresh guacamole!! O and don't forget michelada's and margaritas. Watermelon and jalapeño Margaritas were yummy!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

• Martin N.

  star star star star star 3 October 2026

  The food here at this Mexican restaurant is really good they have so much to choose from their kids menu is really good for the price ! Their seafood menu amazing ! They also have Menudo during the week and I can say it is pretty fresh and I am picky !! I can't forget about their drink menu they're happy hour is until 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday . Customer service is great The waitresses are very helpful fast Service !