First came here back in 1989 with my mother and again returned this past year. The shrimp and steak were just as good as we remembered. I would definitely recommend.

Tried so very much to return to the El but for the life of me could not find the restaurant. I have such great memories of the cozy, Awesome food, we spent almost 2 hrs trying to get there. Unfortunately after all efforts we failed...to find the place and gave up and returned to the GR Caribe. If recent ratings and fond memories are consistent, I will once again try to return and enjoy the awesome fresh seafood at the El Pecascador.More

I first ate at El Pescador in 1982. What is now a pedestrian street had traffic in those days. It's in Cancun Centro or Cancun Viejo, the original town before the tourists really started coming. The place is tucked away on Tulipanes, the pedestrian street,...just off Avenida Tulum. An easy walk from the bus station or a quick cab ride from Zona Hotelera. The restaurant has a wide ranging menu specializing in seafood. In the years since my first meal at El Pescador, I've been back many, many times. I'll have to admit that in all those years, I've limited myself and probably should branch out, but I can't pass up the charcoal broiled lobster or shrimp. In either case, it's quite a stack of good food. Back in the early days when I was in my thirties and still able to eat mass quantities, I would also enjoy their sopa de mariscos. Incredible stuff! Since that first visit in '82, I've only stayed in Cancun four times, preferring the relative peace and quiet of Isla Mujeres. However, when we go through CUN on our way to Isla, we take the ADO bus from the airport to Centro and stroll over to El Pescador for lunch. Then we catch a cab to the ferry. Very inexpensive way to get to the ferry and it wouldn't be a complete trip without stopping at the restaurant. Other times we've taken the shuttle to the ferry and then come back over during our stay and eat at El Pescador. It's not fancy, but very well decorated and well laid out. We usually eat next to the front half wall and look out from the shade on the passing people, dogs and cats. There are a few tables outside and quite a large dining area inside. I can recommend it highly for a pleasant and flavorful lunch or dinner. Maybe we'll see you there!More