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Mexican Restaurant 4.1· 1,354 reviews $10 to $20

El Buen Pescador

Texas, United States

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine including all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp at El Buen Pescador in Port Isabel, TX. Casual, cozy dining with onsite and takeout options.

4.1 / 5

Guest rating

1,354

Reviews

Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine

Texas

City

$10 to $20

Price level

Closes at 9:00 PM

Overview

About El Buen Pescador

El Buen Pescador offers a casual and cozy setting for enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine in Port Isabel, Texas. Known for its local seafood specialties, the restaurant provides a variety of meal options including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on comfort food and small plates.

With a menu featuring all you can eat fish and shrimp, flavorful tacos, and traditional soups, it caters to solo diners as well as groups and tourists. The atmosphere is relaxed yet trendy, offering quick service and a welcoming space accessible to all guests.

Guests can choose to dine onsite or take their meals to go, while parking is conveniently available for visitors. The establishment prioritizes accessibility with wheelchair-friendly entrances, restrooms, and seating areas, making it a comfortable choice for families and individuals alike.

Fast service Serves local specialty Breakfast Solo dining Wheelchair accessible Cocktails Takeout available Good for groups

Quick facts

  • Price range: $10–20
  • Located at 1401 TX-100 #7, Port Isabel, TX
  • Contact: +1 956-426-9036
  • Visit duration: 15 min to 1 hr
  • Accepts credit & debit cards
  • Free parking lot & street parking
  • Good for kids with high chairs and kids' menu
  • No delivery, dine-in & takeout only
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at El Buen Pescador.

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • No Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • No Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Hours

Opening hours

When El Buen Pescador is open during the week.

Closes at 9:00 PM

  • Monday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Central Texas, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.

Reviews

Reviews for El Buen Pescador

What recent guests say after dining at El Buen Pescador.

4.1/ 5

Based on 1,354 guest reviews

All You Can Eat Fish Cash Only All You Can Eat Shrimp Blackened Fish Garlic Shrimp Fried Fish Seafood Soup Cole Slaw Tres Leches Shrimp Cocktail

Rating distribution

5 56%
4 22%
3 9%
2 4%
1 10%

Katie Lane

Mar 13, 2026

"I was born and raised here in the area, moved to Illinois 7 years ago, came back and THIS place! Ah blew my mind. The price was fair, service was on point, the atmosphere was casual and chill, and especially the food we had the ayce fish & shrimp (you can order different ways each time!), shrimp cocktail (homemade, Mexican style with avocado, onion, cilantro and tomato juice served with fresh fried corn tortilla chips, popcorn shrimp (best "popcorn" we've ever gotten they were whole shrimp cut up. Usually it's fake farm raised mini shrimps in disgusting batter and pre fried. Not these. These were real and my daughter loved it.), menudo to go (I had at home later that evening, the best flavor, perfect balance of hominy to meat, and to finalize we had a slice of the pecan tres leches. Everything was amazing!!! Provecho let me tell you please support this business so I can come back every. single. time. I come home to visit!"

hector reyes

Mar 08, 2026

"great food, limited seating AVD they only take cash but they do offer an ATM. they have a limited schedule. I believe Thursday to Tuesday open at 11 am."

Caroline Hackney

Feb 02, 2026

"The food and hospitality at this place are absolutely excellent. The fish and shrimp deal is really amazing. This place definitely lacks curb appeal and the styrofoam plates aren't ideal (although possibly a sensible COVID friendly option) but once you can get over the aesthetics, it really is worth a visit. Don't forget the delicious desserts which are offered at incredible prices!"

Elizabeth Molina

Jan 29, 2026

"This is my family's traditional stop when we go to the beach every year. The food is good and the dining area is a little small but comfortable. The dishes are great but this time I feel like the portions are smaller and the prices are a little too pricey. Personally, I hope they can add more lights to the restaurant. Still a good place for mariscos."

Mikey Cantu

Jan 28, 2026

"I was too lost to even remember to get a picture before clearing half the plate. 6 flour tacos of bistec covered in melting cheese, with their amazing orange/red sauce. Dear God, I wasn't even hungry and I still killed this thing. My only issues were the lack of sign outside making it a little hard to find and the fact that their sink had no running water. It could've been perfect."

Teresa Yaw

Jan 11, 2026

"This was my first time going here, and it was ok. The alligator information session was great! The guy had an engaging personality and really knew about alligators. I saw the big gator in the pond. I walked the whole path that surrounded the center but didn't really see much worth mentioning. There is a water treatment plant that was kind of interesting. Employees were nice and friendly."

KR Nguyen

Jan 06, 2026

"This is a small restaurant, not for big crowds. I must say, the staff and food were so good here. I wanted to come back after eating the shrimp Tacos because I made a mistake and was going for the fish tacos. I got half grilled and half fried. All were on corn tortilla which was fine, it made it bearable with holding the taco and it's very loaded! The sauce for it was delicious as well."

Perla B Lopez

Dec 02, 2025

"I love it there!!! Their 13.99 all you can eat buffet is awesome. The taste is great. The garlic shrimp/fish is my favorite. Their agua de Jamaica is bomb!!! Overall I super recommend this place."

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

El Buen Pescador is a popular Mexican restaurant in Port Isabel, TX known for its fresh seafood dishes and casual atmosphere. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeout services with wheelchair accessible facilities and family-friendly amenities.

The restaurant provides onsite services including dine-in and takeout. Delivery is not available. Dining options feature breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, seating, and table service.

Yes, it features a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating to accommodate guests with disabilities.

Meals generally range from $10 to $20, with options like all-you-can-eat fish and shrimp, as well as small plates and cocktails.

Reservations are not accepted here. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Credit and debit cards are accepted for payment. Cash may also be used, but check with the restaurant directly for details.

This Mexican restaurant is located at 1401 TX-100 #7, Port Isabel, TX 78578. For inquiries, call +1 956-426-9036.

Opening hours may vary. Contact the business directly for the latest details on operating times.

Yes, detailed menu items including hamburgers, Mexican plates, tacos, appetizers, cocktails, and more can be found on the menu page.

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