El Pacifico specializes in authentic coastal Mexican cuisine with a primary emphasis on fresh, high-quality seafood preparations. The kitchen crafts traditional recipes featuring zesty ceviches, grilled fish plates, and shrimp dishes seasoned with vibrant Latin American spices. Patrons encounter a straightforward dining environment that prioritizes flavor accuracy and consistent preparation of regional staples. The menu highlights the versatility of Pacific coast ingredients through bold salsas, house-made tortillas, and lime-forward flavor profiles. Every plate serves as a testament to the culinary traditions rooted in Mexican maritime heritage. This establishment maintains a focus on delivering substantial portions of grilled, fried, and marinated aquatic delicacies to enthusiasts of bold, savory, and heat-infused food combinations that define the broader region of Latin American gastronomy through direct and uncomplicated cooking techniques.
El Pacifico offers an exceptional dining experience that highlights authentic Mexican flavors, with many diners praising the high quality of the ceviche, birria tacos, and refreshing cocktails like the michelada and pina colada. The restaurant is frequently described as a cozy and beautifully decorated gem in Hochelaga, providing a welcoming atmosphere for everything from casual outings to date nights. Guests often appreciate the generous portions, affordable pricing, and the attentive, professional service provided by the dedicated staff, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking a genuine taste of Mexico in Montreal.
11/10 pour la nourriture (ceviche mango habanero & les tacos de pescado), les boissons (surtout celles à base de mezcal) & l'excellent service de Natalia, qui était une hôte chaleureuse & organisée malgré l'achalandage. C'est notre nouveau spot préféré d'Hochelaga
Le ceviche était frais & goûteux, les tacos aux crevettes était aussi aussi très bons! Il y a plusieurs mocktails disponibles également. La déco était vraiment jolie, la musique pas trop forte - tout pour une agréable soirée! J'ai adoré ma première expérience & j'y retournerai avec plaisir!
Jul 10, 2026
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Excellent restaurant, j'y vais souvent & c'est toujours aussi bon. Les tacos pescado & birria, & le ceviche sont absolument délicieux. Je recommande sans hésiter!
TOUS était délicieux ! Prix abordable. Le ceviche mango & habanero, les quesadillas, sopa de tortillas, le tostada etaient trooooop bon. La viande est bien assaisonnée & de qualité ! J'ajoute dans mes top restos mexicains définitivement.
On a bien apprécié le happy-hour pour les drinks de 17-19H.
What a gem this place is! The excellent service is refreshing & the dishes are simply delectable!
I have celiac disease &, in my excitement at the delights on the menu, ordered the tacos al pescado. It arrived, beautifully presented, & 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 & rivals even the best restaurants in Lima.
Ceviche is good but really needed some spice, good thing they make an EXCELLENT hot sauce. Quite spicy, soooo addicting. Really took the ceviche to a perfect level of texture & flavour. The ribeye tacos were lightly seasoned but really good! Great with the green & hot sauce!
We took the regular ceviche & the mango & habanero one, both were excellent, the calamares are really good as well, as a main I took the birria tacos, they were packed with meat & served with a little bowl to dip in, best Pina Colada I had in a while. Shout out to the little spicy sauce they serve, it's hot, but oh so good!
