Really good and tasty. Prices are a bit high but i feel it’s worth it. Service was good
What guests say about El pacifico
El Pacífico seems to be appreciated for its tasty Mexican cuisine, cocktails, and warm atmosphere, with several customers also highlighting good value for money. The service is often described as friendly and attentive, but a few reviews mention waiting, uneven service, and sometimes noise. Some comments also criticize the size of certain portions and the consistency of some dishes, while several others say they would like to return.
Reviews / Ratings for El pacifico
Great atmosphere and the food was solid. Only thing I want to mention is that the server we got, dared to ask for a tip, telling us that it's like that here compared to "the place where we came from" as a mediocre attempt to racially profile us. Not only that, the service was lamentable, we had to wait an hour for food while seeing people that just got seated getting their food much earlier.
Had a amazing date night with my husband there!! Special shout out to étoile who was amazing, made a killer margarita and made sure our evening was more then fun ! The shrimp quesadilla is now one of the only reason I will wake up in the morning. Highly recommend, very good quality price
Great tacos and a pina colada. Really cozy atmosphere.
El Pacifico is traditionally one of my favourite restaurants to spend my money at. The drinks are delicious, especially the Mexicana Mule. The Pirata quesadilla is phenomenal, and I recently tried the calamari and was very pleasantly surprised at its tenderness, which the waitress kindly confirmed for me before I ordered. The many times that I and my friends have been there, we were impressed at the staffs genuine kindness. It’s clear they work very hard. Sadly, yesterday on September 4th, I had my first encounter with the owner. More on this below. He did not serve me, but did see me enjoying their delicious food as he stepped in and out of the establishment to serve other patrons. I was luckily served by one of the phenomenal regular waitresses who I have been served by in the past. When it was time to pay, another waiter who seemed younger than my original waiter gave me the bill. I waited patiently with my tummy full for the card reader. The owner then proceeded to whisper to her, this young girl, to charge me 107.77 dollars. For context, I ordered a quesadilla, calamari and a Mexicana mule. No way on God’s green earth could that amount to 107.77. Thankfully I checked the amount before I paid, since he whispered this command to the young girl, and I yelled out shocked “107.77!” I exclaimed. The young girl was bewildered immediately and took the card reader away immediately. She asked the owner “you told me 107.77” then he came up to me, and I asked him why would he do that? I told him what I ordered, and he pointed to the correct receipt. It was at this point that I began questioning his intention. And I told him, you saw me enjoying your food, I’ve come here many times before, why would you try and rip me off? His hands were shaking and he didn’t give me a valid explanation as to WHY he told HIS waitress, who clearly looks to him for guidance, to CHARGE ME 107 Canadian dollars when he KNEW that was NOT the price of my bill. It was a sour moment between us. Plus, to add insult to injury, I had been having some issues with my debit. When he finally corrected his own ill intent, my card didn’t go through. I have been having issues with my debit card. The owner of this business then laughed under his breathe at me. So after trying to blindly overcharge me without reason, he tried to insinuate that I was broke. Not cool man. I’m taking a break from this restaurant for the foreseeable future. If I were to come back here, I hope to never run into the male owner. It’s hard running a business, but integrity is invaluable. Never even received an apology by the way… or a discount or my meal, or a half hearted smile. Zilch. Yikes! Beware Hocheleaga. Check the card reader before you pay.
Had the Quesabirria! So damn good!
Delicious food and perfect horchata!
The piña colada is to die for! I'd order a whole bucket of it!
I was with a group of 14 people and the food was delicious!
Fav spot
I came on a Sunday for the first time and was served by Isabella! Not only was she super sweet but she was also very attentive and explained everything in the menu very clearly :) definitely passing by again soon
Definitely some of the smallest tacos I've ever had. I ordered the pastor tacos, and each one had only a tiny piece of pineapple while being much saltier than expected. I also ordered a margarita, but it was filled with so much ice that there was very little actual cocktail. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially considering the price.
Amazing cuisine ,cocktails and ambiance !
Very nice place ,food,drinks ,ambiance, staff rocks.For sure Im coming back.
Very good.. unfortunately bad attitude from one of the waitresses. Didn't even say thank you after paying and leaving a good tip. The other waitresses were nicer and more attentive. Maybe that other one had a bad day...who knows... will definetely go back though..
Wow!!! One of the best Mexican restaurant around.. we had ceviche, guacamole, Al pastor , rib eye , pescado tacos.. and one pirata quesadilla...
They have a big tv for the World Cup but broadcast the game from their phone and it doesn’t work… soooo frustrating !! The waiters were overwhelmed and slow, but the food is great. Not ready for the World Cup..
The food was fantastic, full of flavor and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the service was a huge disappointment. From the moment we walked in, our server didn't smile or make us feel welcome. She never checked on us to see if we were enjoying our meal or if we needed anything. She didn't bring us utensils, so we had to ask for them, and she even forgot my girlfriend's dish. Throughout the meal, we had to ask other staff members for everything because our server wouldn't even look our way. The food is truly worth coming back for, but the service needs significant improvement to match the quality of the restaurant.
I came here with a friend on an evening where the weather was patio perfect so nobody was inside. Although the interior didn't look bad, I didn't experience it much. Service was fine. I like that they offer the option to add queso/cheese, really enhances the tacos in my opinion. Overall solid Mexican food, ranks in among the middle in the long list of Mexican restaurants I've been to in this city.
My go to mexican place in hochelaga Excellent food and cocktails
What a gem this place is! The excellent service is refreshing and the dishes are simply delectable! I have celiac disease and, in my excitement at the delights on the menu, ordered the tacos al pescado. It arrived, beautifully presented, and I realized it was breaded. Totally my fault for ordering without looking. But the staff immediately offered to replace it with one of their many gluten-free options. Their ceviche (I chose the mango habanero) is the best in Montreal and rivals even the best restaurants in Lima.
Some great food and drinks
Food is amazing! The drinks are great too, it's a small cozy place, very cute decorated, perfect spot for a date! The service is nice but a little slow, that's the only thing I think they could improve. I will definitely come back!
Really nice birria tacos 🌮
Love this place
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Opening hours
- Sunday 17:00 - 22:00
- Monday 17:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday 17:00 - 22:00
- Saturday 17:00 - 22:00
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