Pacifico's
Culver City, CA 90232-2614
Phone: (310) 559-3474
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Washington Boulevard
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Editorial Review for Pacifico's – by Jennifer Schwartz
In Short
The brainchild of La Salsa founder Howdy Kabrins, it's apparent from the gleaming, stainless-steel fish bar that this restaurant is serious about seafood. The rest of this pseudo beach shack is anything but mundane--vivid murals keep the modern decor playful, and chatty servers treat patrons like they're part of the family. Menu items include Mexican shrimp cocktail fancied up with diced octopus and a splash of orange soda, and a fried whole red snapper.
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User Reviews for Pacifico's
04/13/2008 Posted by dhyanaG
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
02/11/2008 Posted by kumarik
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
