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Al's Fish and Chips - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants Seafood Seafood [Edit]
2139 Roosevelt AveRedwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-3474
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
71 reviews for Al's Fish and Chips
Review Highlights
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"My husband loves the beans and the fish tacos." In 42 reviews -
"...with avocado and pineapple with Cuban black beans and rice." In 3 reviews -
"...yummy yummy FRESH fish tacos (served battered and fried." In 4 reviews
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71 reviews in English
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Review from Aleks G.
Pacifica, CA
11/13/2010
YUM!
Good service and good menu. Great place for a fish taco and beer. The fish n chips is tasty too. This has become a regular spot for me. -
Review from Melodie K.
Menlo Park, CA
4/10/2011
I ate here over a year ago, and I was craving fish tacos so we decided to go back. First thing we see is a "Change in Ownership" sign - ut oh. This might be bad.
I noticed it had been freshly painted; the new owners (husband and wife) have only been operating it for 2 weeks, and it shows. Service is tenative and awkward; they forget things that customers might want - like a fork (plastic) - I saw one customer get up and get her own tartar sauce for her Fish & Chips and watched both owners make 4 separate trips for things they should have brought in the first place. They're trying really hard, but their inexperience (and nervousness) shows.
After watching them make extra trips to get knives and forks, I suggested to the owner that getting a container for them and placing them on the table with the other condiments and napkins would be a timesaver. He said they actually had them, but forgot to bring them in.
Onto the food -- I was really hungry so we ordered the Clam Chowder. It wasn't good; honestly, I make better clam chowder than that. It was thin, there were alot of large onion "skins" in it, canned clams and I'd guess a chicken broth base (vs. clam juice or fish stock) and it was too salty.
The fish tacos - they were good, not great; very moist and not heavily breaded, which I like but I would have preferred not to have cold, refrigerated salsa plopped on top of nice hot fish.
I might go back and see what things are like, but I would probably wait 6 months - to a year. -
Review from John L.
Redwood City, CA
5/1/2009
Went here for lunch this week. It's located in a strip mall that was a little bit off the beaten path but it was definitely worth the drive.
Although it's a fish and chips restaurant, the decor seemed to have a bit of a Latin or Cuban influence. There was a La Bodeguita Havana, Cuba plaque that I kept staring at because it reminded me of La Bodeguita in Palo Alto. Also written on the wall behind the counter was "Mi Casa, Su Casa".
The eating area was neat and clean, several small tables and chairs that I assumed can be moved together for larger parties. They also have counter seating that faced the wall with accompanying bar stools. Each table was amply stocked with malt vinegar, ketchup, Tabasco, salt, pepper, and napkins. There is also a small self-serve counter where you get silverware and water.
The menu was colorfully written on a black markerboard. I ordered the 3 piece fish and chips ($10.25) and bowl of New England Clam Chowder ($4.50).
They lady that took my order brought out the clam chowder first. It was a generous portion and included ample amounts of clam as every spoonful I had contained clam. It was very satisfying and I started to feel full till my fish & chips arrived.
I quickly regained my appetite as the fish and chips looked very tasty. They are freshly made here and on the markerboard they inform patrons to expect a 10-15 minute wait. It was served with cole slaw and big bottle of tartar sauce. The cole slaw was fresh, crunchy, and light on the mayonnaise which was fine since it seemed healthier. The fish was excellent as it was tasty and moist. The batter was a very thin layer and seasoned lightly. The fish was so good that I ate a whole piece before remembering to use some tartar sauce. The chips reminded me of steak fries and were fried to a golden brown perfection.
Overall a very satisfying meal but unfortunately I did not meet Al. -
Review from Lolia S.
San Francisco, CA
5/16/2008 2 photos
Al's makes delicious seafood tacos in the middle of a residential Redwood City neighborhood. I had the 1 fish & 1 shrimp taco platter ($10.95) which comes with rice & Cuban black beans. You choose your tortilla and preparation (corn or flour tortillas and grilled or fried seafood). The tacos are small and not overstuffed. They can also be purchased individually ($3.35 a for fish taco).
* Grilled fish taco - chunks of mild white fish, salsa fresca, finely shredded cabbage, and a thin, somewhat creamy, pale orange, tangy special sauce - very tasty - I just wish they were larger and that I could add more salsa.
* Grilled shrimp taco - same fixings but with plump, large shrimp instead of fish - yum - probably just as good as the fish taco
* Rice - not the Spanish style you get at Mexican restaurants, plain white rice, rather boring
* Cuban beans - soupy with whole black beans. I threw some hot sauce on it to liven things up.
The food was fresh and very good but I wish they had a salsa bar. They do have an interesting rack filled with over 2 dozen types of bottled salsa/hot sauce but I prefer fresh salsa and some of those bottles of hot sauce looked old.
The place is casual with pictures of Cuba on bright walls and a flatscreen TV. Prices are higher than what I would expect for a casual fish & chips place in a residential neighborhood, e.g., $8.45 for a two piece fish and chips order. They charge extra for chips and salsa. I wanted to try their "crabby cheesy bread" but it's $6.95. The menu also includes salads, burgers, and burritos. There isn't much that's Cuban on the menu, other than the Cuban beans.
The charge minimum is $10 and they deliver. They were also friendly.Listed in: Restaurants close to downtown…
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Review from James L.
4/18/2010 ROTD 6/22/2010
Despite being a local I'd never stepped into this place before this weekend. I don't know why--maybe it's because having grown up when Redwood City wasn't exactly a mecca of good food, I still never think to look close by when I'm craving good seafood.
So here's to changing that habit! When I walked into Al's I was a bit apprehensive, since there was a definite burnt oil/old oil smell in the air. I wanted to try both fried fish and not-fried fish so I over-ordered: Two fish tacos, grilled, and a three-piece order of fish and chips, to go.
The fish tacos were fantastic--the grilled fish was nice and juicy, the portions were generous, and they weren't heavy-handed with the salt or other fillings, which was great. I wouldn't have minded more salsa on the tacos to brighten up the mild flavors but overall they were a home run.
The oil smell had me worried about the fish and chips, but despite that the fish was perfect! Generous portions of fish, light on the batter, and despite what I had smelled the pieces did not taste of burnt oil or too much oil. The crust was a little soggy, but I'm not going to ding Al's for that when it was my choice to spend a bit of time running errands before taking my fried food home. The fish was still nice and piping hot, and I was given plenty of malt vinegar which was great.
Where I will ding them on are the fries and the cole slaw that accompanied the fried fish. The fact that the slaw had hardly any mayo was right up my alley, but the cabbage tasted old, and judging by the chips' color and texture they were a pre-cooked frozen kind.
Overall verdict? I dunno if I would be a regular here--at nearly $4 per taco (after tax) and roughly $11 for a three-piece fish-and-chips order with great fish but mediocre chips/slaw, this is definitely Peninsula Pricing at Its Finest. However to Al's credit the portions are very generous (I had enough food left over for a second meal), the execution is good overall, and the fish is fresh and juicy. I'll probably wait 'til I'm back at my favorite place on the coast to have fish and chips again, but I'll definitely be coming back for the fish tacos.Listed in: FOOOOOD! (on the Peninsula!), Mmmm, Fish Tacos!
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Review from Louis G.
San Carlos, CA
The grilled fish and shrimp tacos were awesome. I definitely recommend rolling in here and trying out the fish tacos. For my money I think they were as good as Sancho's.
They have a ton of different hot sauces here including habanero technology. Even the beans were awesome.
My friends weren't incredibly fond of their fish'n but if they had followed the advice from yelp they would have had the tacos. I'm definitely coming back here!
Al's Fish and Chips tacos are the apple of my eye. Al's Fish and Chips tacos make me hungry when I'm full, and full when I'm hungry. Al's Fish and Chips tacos are the light that holds back the darkness. -
Review from Stuart T.
San Mateo, CA
4/5/2008
The people that said they weren't friendly, well you weren't kidding! I walked in during standard dinner time and the place was empty except for three workers. As I walked in, they stopped there conversation and just stared me down. They all looked pissed. No one said a word to me the whole time. I just gave my order. Then gave them the cash from what I read on the register. Waited for my order and left.
The fish taco was pretty tasty. But since I've had just as good fish tacos at some local taquerias that are slightly more friendly, I think I'll stick to them. -
Review from David P.
5/18/2009
Fresh, light fish and prawn tacos with a Cuban twist in a small shop served with a smile.
Service can slow to an excruciating halt at the hight of lunch hour. On my second visit, I didn't get there until 1:30 PM and got my order very quickly.
I highly recommend the Cuban battered codfish or prawn taco special. Tacos are served with avocado and pineapple with Cuban black beans and rice. Cuban food tends to not be very hot, so fortunately they have a rack with about 30 hot sauces to chose from. -
Review from Alyson C.
San Francisco, CA
3/8/2010
3.5 - Why just 3.5? It's good. But it's not the BEST i've ever had (um, hello, have you tried Nick's Crispy Taco, Nick's Way?!) Came here on a whim to check this place out and fulfill a fish taco craving.
It's quite a drive after exiting 101, driving through residential to get to the location. Inside, it's very casual with a bookshelf of different hot sauces to the left of the entrance. There's lots of Cuban decor on the walls.
Both the boyfriend and I ordered a combo plate that consisted of 1 fish taco, 1 shrimp taco and a side of rice and beans. It took about 10-15 minutes for our food to cook as they do cook it fresh. They batter and fry after you order.
I enjoyed the fish taco more so than the shrimp, although i will say the two shrimp in the taco were jumbo. It's just that the fish was a lot easier to bite into. The special sauce was tasty as well. The white rice was ok, but even better when topped with their black beans. The beans are very flavorful, with bay leaf, spices, etc. It was definitely not your average black beans.
So yes. It's decent and maybe worthy of another visit (the burger next to us looked so tempting). But it's not something I will drive to if I must-have it. I'd rather drive up to SF and pain for parking to have it at Underdogs. Just my 2 cents. -
Review from Kevin L.
Berkeley, CA
8/17/2006
Corn dog lovers know the delectable treat that is the fresh, hand-dipped corn dog delight.
Well, batteredNfried fish aficionados will have an analogous feeling of joy as the kind ladies of Al's dip their fish first in the batter, and then into the hot oil.
The feeling is just FRESH (Despite the greaseeeee)
Apparently the fish tacos are dandy, for those who want to prolong their lifespan. The only real method that extends human life is the ultralow calorie restriction. Can a life be measured in discrete units of energy converted (calories eaten), as opposed to minutes and years? Al's is not the place to discuss this. Shut up and fill your face with the best fish on the peninsula (TAKE THAT RoseNCrown) -
Review from Shannon R.
Redwood City, CA
2/18/2008
We took a food writer friend with us the last time we went to Al's. He was thrilled about how perfectly the calamari and fish and chips were fried, crisp yet moist, with a delicious batter. He kept spontaneously raving about Al's for the rest of the day.
I was almost delirious over the wonderful fish tacos, because -- before Al's -- the only Bay Area restaurant I'd found that makes them to my taste (Ensenada style) is the Flying Fish Grill in Half Moon Bay.
The only snag we hit was that our three-year-old had to be coaxed into trying the chicken and chips, because the chicken was real pieces of meat, freshly battered and fried, and she is used to kiddie-style ground up/frozen chic-o-bits type fare.
My experience has been that the cooking at Al's improves with each visit; don't see how it can get much better than this, though. -
Review from Mi Sun K.
Redwood City, CA
5/30/2008
Eh, the food is pretty average overall. The fish and chips is actually pretty good (yeah, the fries are the frozen kind though). The one chicken burrito I had was bland. Their enchiladas are also lacking that kick of flavor. Crabby cheesy bread? Pretty freakin' good, minus the little crunchy things in it (sorry, can't remember what they're called). The fish tacos are bomb, but damn expensive. I'd rather go to El Grull next to Sequoia Station for a tasty taco. I did appreciate the fact that they had yummylicious, thirst quenching Jarritos available in their cooler -- kudos for that.
Now on to the HORRIBLE customer service...
First encounter: I needed to use their restroom to wash my hands and I got an "okay, you're bothering me for this?" look from the woman behind the counter. She told me the keys were on this metal rack in the back and lazily pointed to it. Wow, thanks for the tremendous help. I couldn't find the keys and I totally hated the fact that I felt like I was bothering her again by asking for assistance. She matter of factly handed me the keys after finding them at the very back of the rack, like I couldn't find them on purpose. Ugh.
Second encounter: Monotone teenager (?) with a total disinterest towards her job and makes up for the lack of excitement by texting while taking orders. Wow. Just wow. Put your damn phone down just for a minute. UGHHH.
I've been back there a couple of other times, same crappy service, same average food. Sorry Al, but I will be fully avoiding your establishment (although I frequent literally ALL the other stores around yours) because of your horrid service. -
Review from Gman F.
Los Angeles, CA
11/12/2007
Just visited Al's for the first time tonight. After years of eating fish tacos in Baja I've become a little hard to please in the fish taco area. Typically they are average at best. BUT I was very happy to say this is one darn good fish taco, not exactly Baja style but tasty none the less. And the very flavorful Cuban style black beans and rice was an extra bonus.
Will have to give a STRONG recommendation for people to try Al' if you are in a fish taco mood. If you have never tried a fish taco, give it a go you will like it. Took me a while to try one after I moved to San Diego but now I'm a lover of them. -
Review from Anna L.
10/20/2007
Daaaayyaaam Good fish and shrimp tacos. You can order the fish or shrimp fried or grilled, but I was craving Ensenada style tacos. The fish taco could have a tad more fish, though it was really tasty with that sauce. NOW, the shrimp tacos had large almost prawn size shrimp and was perfect! I have been dreaming about going back ever since I finished that taco... My bf loved the salmon plate too, comparable to the plate at Back A Yard cafe in Menlo Park.
Small mom and pop's joint, friendly staff, cooked to order= Winning Combo! -
Review from Jenny B.
2/11/2008
I have only eaten here twice, and both times I had the same thing: shrimp tacos..and they are delicious. The shrimp are fried and its in corn tortillas with cabbage and this yummy spicy cream sauce. They really are quite good.
The only reason that I gave three stars is that the people that work here are not friendly AT ALL. No smiles, no nothing. Sorry, am I putting you out by coming in here to buy food? I get the sense they get a lot of their business from the surrounding neighborhood. Maybe they can afford to not be welcoming. I am not asking for a hug, just service with a smile. -
Review from Norma A.
4/5/2008 2 photos
You could drive by this place and not even know it was there. The inside is really nice, I assumed the owner must be from Cuba by the decor.
After setting out to find the best Fish n Chips spot in the area. My brother recommended this place. We ordered 2 orders of 4pc fish and chips, It was so much food. These are large pieces of fish we could not even finish one order. The fries were actually a little cold, I mean like they were pre-frozen and they were not able to thaw in the hot oil. The fish was okay.
I was a little disappointed because although the fish and chips are cheaper here than the other places, the quality of the fish was not so great. I looked at both the paper menu and the board menu and I could not find what type of fish it was.
I will go back to try some other items on the menu.Listed in: Fish N' Chips Anyone?
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Review from Eva O.
3/1/2009
I know I'm not adding much to the already resounding roar of applause for Al's Fish & Chips, but my Yelp profile wouldn't be complete without a review of my absolute favorite fish taco place in the whole world.
The food here is amazing! I love the Fish Taco plate with Cuban beans,
but the Fried Calamari can't be missed either just delicious.
Excellent service they have always been super nice to me. -
Review from Melanie V.
San Francisco, CA
3/11/2008
Super yummy fish tacos! You can get them grilled or fried, be forewarned that the fried ones are quite heavy, and delicious. They make everything fresh here, I've seen the girls chopping onions and tomatoes for thier pico de gallo and they dip each fish fillet in batter and into the fryer only after you've ordered it. I've also tried the grilled fish burrito, which was delicious and the garlic calamari, also fantastic. They also have chicken and steak for you meat eaters but I haven't tried those yet ( I gave up meat for lent). The BF is quite partial to the fried chicken tacos though and when we brought our co-worker here she discovered that the crab enchiladas are in fact made with real crab, always a plus! Kind of in the middle of nowhere Redwood City but worth the trek through a random residential neighborhood.
UPDATE: Try the grilled fish tacos, I like them waaay better than the fried ones. They have better flavor and you don't feel like you just ate a ball of grease afterwards.Listed in: The only reason I look forward…, Taco Flavor Kisses!
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Review from Steve F.
Palo Alto, CA
4/10/2010
After reading some promising reviews I was excited to give this place a try. When we arrived it looked closed with all the chairs up on the tables and no one behind the counter. However, there were two customers sitting at a table talking. Al's was open, but apparently the staff wanted to be ready to get out of there when they closed in 45-minutes.
A young man eventually appeared from the back and continued cleaning so they could close. Without looking up from what he was doing in the back of the store he asked what we wanted. We ordered our food to go since the vibe was not welcoming.
After we paid he bellowed at to two women at the table reading menus, "You ordering to go?" Startled, the women meekly said they were planning on eating there, but asked if that was okay. He grunted it would be okay.
While the visit was disappointing, we had our food and rushed home excited to sample our fish and chips score. The fish and fries were below par, bland, and soggy. Frozen and reheated? Seemed likely. The slaw and other items were equally bland and sad.
I could have lived with a bad customer serves experience, assuming it was a one off, if the food had been good, but the food was tragic at best. -
Review from Cathy D.
San Jose, CA
Updated - 10/6/2008
Just went to Rubio's last week, chain restaurant where they have the world famous fish tacos. Fish Taco Especiales at Rubio's use to be my favorite....key word 'USE' to be before I discovered this place.
Al's Fish Tacos are even better....WOWWIE!
GET THE FRIED FISH TACOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Listed in: RUB A DUB DUB I'M READY TO…, YELP HELPED
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9/1/2008
Yummy cabo fish tacos here!!!! I like the fried fish tacos on flour tortillas. Fish is tender and… Read more »
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Review from Travis D.
Palo Alto, CA
5/14/2009
This place is definitely more taco joint that serves fish and chips rather than a traditional fish and chips place.
My GF got the fish and chips and was more than happy with them. The fish was cooked well and the breading was good. The coleslaw was also surprisingly good. The only slightly disappointing thing was the french fries, which were kind of an afterthought.
I opted for the fish taco plate, one taco with fried fish, the other grilled. Both were really tasty. I like the crispiness of the fried one, but also the fresh fish taste of the grilled one. The surprising star of the show, however, were the black beans. I don't know what they do to those black beans, but they are incredible.
We'll definitely be back. -
Review from Eric M.
Dublin, CA
3/2/2009
We've been walking past Al's to get a Prima Sando for the past few months. Today, we stopped short at Al's and had a fantastic lunch. The menu is a bit daunting as they carry everything from tri-tip sandos to Cuban rice and peas to freshly made clam chowder.
Everyone around the table raved about their individual meal, and the fish/shrimp combo I had was really good. I spiced up the cole slaw a bit with some vinegar and hot sauce, and it was the perfect accompanyment to the seafood.
The service was over-the-top friendly and the restaurant was clean and well-managed. We'll definitely be back for more. -
Review from Jennifer F.
Redwood City, CA
10/1/2009
My friend and I came in the other week. He got a burger and fries. He said it was really moist and full of flavor. I got a carne asada burrito. Yummmmy! Really good, tasted really healthy and good for me. Service was great, the staff were very friendly.
Over all: Great experience and I would come back again for sure. -
Review from Jeff D.
Menlo Park, CA
2/12/2010
I guess I should have gotten the fish tacos.
The deep fried cod and chips had a funky smell and taste, like something burned in the oil . . .
Cook's is closer and way better. But they don't have tacos. But they have a better selection. Sand Dabs. If you haven't tried them you should. The freshest, most local and sustainable fish for NorCal. These guys are never frozen. -
Review from Jenni W.
Redwood City, CA
10/27/2010
This may sound crazy. I know this is a fish & chips spot. I just don't care for fishy tasting prawns. I was really excited to not need to make the trip to Barbara's Fish Trap in Half Moon Bay to get my fix. Big BUMMMMER !!!
I also LOVE Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park but Barbara's Fish Trap in my all time FAV... -
Review from Andrew F.
Menlo Park, CA
8/20/2008
More than just fish and chips, Al's has a huge menu that will please even the pickiest eaters. Their shrimp and fish tacos are the best, and freshest in the area without a doubt. My son loves the mini corn dog plate.
Ironically, we used to live a few blocks from Al's and moved just before they opened. Probably a good thing though, if I still lived nearby I would probably weigh 300 lbs from eating there every day!
Prices are a bit more than usual taquerias in the area, but everything is made fresh to order. Once you taste the food, you'll be happy to spend a few more bucks on it. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Redwood City, CA
5/9/2006
Great service, yummy yummy FRESH fish tacos (served battered and fried... don't complain..just don't eat McDonald's for a week and you will be fine).
Food takes 10 minutes or so because they are really making your food when you order it.
This pregnant lady was oh-so-happy to have delish fish tacos...oh and the calamari was extra-goody-licious too.
I love the secret sauce that seems to go on everything. It is some sort of mayo spicy chipoltle creamy goodness.
It's not cheap, but it is tasty and fresh. -
Review from Liz H.
Redwood City, CA
11/10/2007
Great fish tacos, the battered fried kind, very crispy and good, with a citrusy sauce and cabbage on top. The fish taco special comes with cuban black beans and some plain rice.
A nice place for lunch and to hang out talking with friends. It's I guess a little bit of a dive in atmosphere, with very plain tables and the TV going. But, it's comfy. -
Review from Wing C.
Woodside, CA
Updated - 6/15/2011
Looks like ownership has changed - too bad. I have not tried it since this happened. But yelp is forcing me to add a rating so I will knock it down to 3 stars until I try it again.
1 Previous Review:
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11/2/2007
Tasty fish taco's. I've only been here once, but I plan to make this one of my regular lunch spots.
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Review from Ray W.
2/22/2009
Food is good.. Ventilation is a quite underpowered.. I left smelling like i just worked a double in there!
The fish burrito ( fried) was quite tasty as were the fish tacos.. I believe the menu has been changed up a bit since it's inception.
The decor is somewhat clean and the service is friendly..
One star deducted due to the ventilation and another deducted due to the value/food cost factor.. -
Review from Aaron S.
Redwood City, CA
Updated - 5/20/2010
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Have you ever followed a recipe and at the very end it says "remove the bay leaf". Not 1, not 2, but 3 whole bay leaves in a fish burrito. After biting into one I thought hmmmm. Then the 2nd was annoying and I fished out the 3rd.
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Person who rang me up I think prepared my meal. Keep his prep gloves on and rang me up. Then walked back to the grill.
I like to support our neighborhood businesses. Not when they are sloppy like this.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/10/2007
Fish is fresh and regardless if you get the tacos or the fish & chips, delicious. In the middle of a… Read more »
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Review from Nick J.
Mountain View, CA
2/21/2010
* Shrimp taco OMG
* Fresh and tasty
They make it when you order and it is good. -
Review from Greg G.
3/16/2009
I was really happy with this place. It's in the freakin middle of nowhere though. I convinced some of my coworkers to try this place rather than the normal fish and chips spot at Cook's in Menlo. I had a weird way at ordering because I thought I just ordered a two piece and a clam chowder but I was brought a fish and shrimp combo and some chowder. The shrimp was really good. Still had a nice snap to it. The fish was decent as well and the batter was super good while it was hot. I sort of turned around to talk to some people and while doing so the batter sort of left some grease behind. I didn't feel gross afterwards as it was still very good even after the mishap.
Maybe I can convince some people to come again with me. If i do I will pass on the chowder and go for the fish tacos which a coworker exclaimed were awesome. If coming for lunch get there early, it's a little cramped for space. -
Review from J. K.
Redwood City, CA
8/21/2009
It's nice to have a place like Al's within yelping distance, primarily because of the niche it fills. While you seemingly can't drive a mile in RWC without hitting a taco spot, Al's niche is food with a Cuban flair. They have obviously put effort into the fun decor. The menu has lots of mouth-watering options, but when I stopped in it was for fish tacos - I saw the little white van parked on Woodside Rd one day, and figured I'd give it a shot.
While I wasn't disappointed with the flavor or the freshness of the tacos, I was left wanting more. They are a bit small compared to what I'm used to. But they were good nonetheless.
Can't wait to try more of the items on the menu! -
Review from R B.
Redwood City, CA
1/15/2008
Great fish tacos,Sometimes staff rude and short which puts me off a bit. Fish & chips are just okay.Hope they work on that being it is in the name.Go for the tacos!,Won't be there half the time or answer the phone,call first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Update:
Tried fish and chips again,Still the same.Lowered 1 star for that,Tried
Cook's Seafood Restaurant in Menlo Park.Cook's knows how to make
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Review from Elle P.
San Francisco, CA
7/13/2009
This place is good! So my skater kid is done with Red Morton Park and I look up Fish and Chips on yelp..and Al's pops up with great yelp reviews. It's like 4 mins away so I call some friend to meet us there. It is way at the end of Roosevelt..but it's a hidden gem. Clean place! I got the shrimp and chips and the Fish tacos. The prawns are big and fresh and yummy!
4 stars because I'm coming back, I want to try the other items on the menu! -
Review from Yuko K.
Campbell, CA
9/24/2009
I'd have never found this place if it wasn't for Yelp and GPS. It is located in an inconspicuous shopping mall.
Tried 4 different tacos - 1) Regular fried fish taco, 2) Regular fried shrimp taco, 3) Cuban style taco with grilled cod, 4) tropical style taco with grilled prawn - and my favorite was the regular fried fish taco because I usually like baja style fish taco on corn tortilla.
Regular fish and shrimp tacos are on corn tortillas and come with cabbage, pico de gallo and "secret sauce," which was creamy, smokey sauce. Cuban style taco comes with pineapples, avocado slices and pico de gallo, on a flour tortilla. Tropical style taco is with mango, cabbage and pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.
I am taking one star out for two minor reasons - 1. they only have bottled hot sauce (although there are lots of them) and not fresh salsa available 2. two fish tacos ($3.65 for regular, $3.85 for cuban/tropical) are just not quite filling for almost $10 and I probably could have eaten at least one more taco.
I'd definitely return for fish taco craving. -
Review from T H.
Mountain View, CA
4/12/2011
I went to this place as it was recommended by a friend. GREAT fish and shrimp tacos, carne asada ain't too bad either. The fish tacos come with a house sauce on it that definitely adds to the flavor.
They have EVERY hot sauce ever imagined (see the images) to accent your mouth's desire.
They have ice water on tap with cucumbers which is actually quite refreshing.
Place is intimate but there is always a place to sit, even during busier lunch hours. -
Review from prista c.
Palo Alto, CA
12/15/2007
I am particularly partial to the shrimp tacos. Big battered fried shrimps in a bed of cabbage and salsa/sauce. The fish and the carne asada tacos are also good but for me, the shrimp tacos are the best. This is my place when I have a fish or shrimp taco craving. I've been here on consecutive weekends!
Listed in: Cheap eats around Palo Alto, My mexi fix
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Review from Lilly B.
Redwood City, CA
1/25/2008
Yuck yuck yuck. I rarely have fish n' chips because it's not exactly good for you but I like to indulge every once in awhile. I got my order to go and when I got home I was so sad, the fish was waaaaaay undercooked and the chips were obviously from the freezer. I ate one piece of the fish, three fries, threw the rest away and cried face-down on my bed.
