Pacifico Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Carmel

I recently dined at this restaurant, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. If you're someone who enjoys bland, unseasoned food, this might be the place for you. The portion sizes were laughable—my plate had what seemed like a tablespoon of pork, and the beans were so mushy it felt like they had been pureed in a blender. The biggest letdown, however, was the grilled swordfish. Not only was it dry, but it was also cut so thin that it looked more like a deli slice. Swordfish is supposed to be thick, flavorful, and meaty, but this was a sad, dried-out version of what should have been the star of the meal. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have a palate for tasteless food.

The server was incredibly nice, and the hospitality was on point—probably the best part of the whole experience. The decor is also quite lovely, creating a nice atmosphere for dining. However, the food was a huge letdown. They definitely need new chefs! The dishes lacked flavor, and the execution was poor. With such a welcoming staff and a great setting, it's a shame the food doesn't match up. Hopefully, they can turn things around in the...

We enjoyed the Tostones de Carne (short rib) and Del Mar Tostadas (seafood) for appetizers. Both were fresh and vibrantly seasoned. Wait staff was very friendly. We all ordered the same dinner: Churrasco Pacifico, which is hanger steak with frites and side salad. The steak was perfectly cooked to order (rare) and well-seasoned. The fries surprised us with how they were seasoned, but were abundant and addictively tasty! The green side salad was lightly dressed and very fresh. Our only disappointment came with dessert: the flan was noticeably overcooked with visible bubbles. Coffee was okay, not the best nor the worst. Highly recommend Pacifico for dinner, but maybe go elsewhere for dessert (especially when you can get better flan at the grocery for less than $10). The restaurant was empty at 6 pm and the music was very loud, but as more patrons arrived, the music softened, and several families with small children arrived. The staff was very accommodating. Decent...

They have happy hour 4-7 mon - fri , the fried zucchini flowers are delicious 🤤 , I highly recommend the bbq lovers pulled pork tacos 🌮 and the flan 🍮 for dessert . My favorite drink was the Blue Hawaiian cocktail 🍹 . I’ve been there twice and ate everything clean off my plate !! I ordered a Steak 🥩 med rare and had to send back cuz it was too rare . But it was very delicious and came w mango and chimachuri sauce . The waitress was very sweet and not overly attentive but fast. The French fries 🍟 that came with the steak were crispy and beer battered to perfection . The steak also came with a salad 🥗 on the plate . They also gave us a free plate of rice and beans . I’ve also tried the Guacamole and Pork Belly appetizer, it was delicious 😋. Had to ask for ketchup for the fries 🍟 and gave us a small dish instead of bottle . Other than that it...